Health professionals for Depression in Athens

Georgios Tzifas MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in the Integrative Counseling Approach and maintains a private practice in Akadimias. He holds two scientific postgraduate degrees in child psychology and clinical psychology from the University of Central Lancashire (UK). He has a diploma in the Integrative Counseling approach and holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist. At his private office located at 85 Akadimias Street in central Athens, as well as online, he provides counseling and psychotherapy services to adults, groups, and parents aiming at continuous self-improvement, enhancing self-esteem, managing anxiety and depressive symptoms, and improving interpersonal relationships. As a child psychologist, he has worked in the Municipal Kindergartens of Glyfada. As a Psychologist, he has collaborated with the IASIS AMKE day center, which offers mental health services to individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and postpartum psychoses. Additionally, he has worked with the Hellenic Bipolar Organization, whose mission is to empower bipolar patients and promote emotional mental health. Subsequently, he collaborated with the Association for People with Disabilities “NIKI” – Victor Ardant, whose scientific team provides tailored activities aimed at the psychosocial education of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Paraplegia, and Psychotic Disorders. He has also gained significant experience from his collaboration with IASIS AMKE, which provides psychosocial support to vulnerable population groups through psychoeducational interventions aligned with the standards of Psychiatric Reform and the World Health Organization. His motivations include contributing to society and ongoing personal and professional development.

Georgara Eleni is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist. Since 2025, she has been practicing privately as a psychotherapist, maintaining a clinic in Galatsi, while also collaborating with a Psychotherapy Center and the Child and Adolescent Development Center "Anthizo," providing sessions to adults, adolescents, and children. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and has completed two years of training in Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.P.S.Y.), specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. In the past, she has worked in mental health facilities, offering psychosocial support to vulnerable social groups, home-based interventions, as well as on the telephone support line 10306. She has experience in coordinating psychoeducational groups and crisis management. Her approach is collaborative, empathetic, and tailored to the needs of each individual, aiming to enhance psychological resilience and facilitate meaningful personal development.

Anagnostou Xrysanthi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a psychoanalytic orientation, providing sessions for adults. She is also a collaborator at a Social Clinic in Athens, offering services in the field of mental health. In the past, she has worked at the Center for Vocational Preparation and Psychosocial Rehabilitation of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University Hospital of Athens, Aeginiteio, and at the Hellenic Society for the Protection and Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons (ELEPAP), in the Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Department for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI ELEPAP) in collaboration with the Brain Injury Day Treatment Program of the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York Medical School, and Aeginiteio Hospital. She has also worked as a Psychologist in the International Organization for Migration - Filoxenia Project. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed postgraduate studies in the History of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. For several years, she attended Clinical Training at the Forum of Lacanian Psychoanalysis, International Forums – School of Psychoanalysis of the Lacanian Forum, and more recently, she has been training at the Center for Psychoanalytic Research Athens, Clinical Branch of the NLS (New Lacanian School), the Freudian Field, and the Ecole de la Cause Freudienne (ECF), where she is an active member, engaging in ongoing training, presentations, participation in study Cartels, clinical conferences, workshops, seminars, etc. Simultaneously, she has completed a two-year program in "Psychoeducational Interventions - Behavioral Family Therapy in Psychosis" at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, and attended the postgraduate seminar on "Clinical Psychopathology 'Panagiotis Oulis'" at Aeginiteio Hospital. She is a regular member of the Association of Greek Psychologists.

Xristidi Katerina MSc, BTEC is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in psychology from Panteion University and completed a postgraduate specialization program in Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychotherapy at London Metropolitan University, London. Additionally, she completed her specialization in Integrative Counseling/Psychotherapy (BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Integrative Counseling) from the UK institution Pearson, recognized by the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. A key advantage of the Integrative Approach is that it combines techniques from various modalities, allowing flexible adaptation to the needs and personality of each patient. She has worked at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital “Agia Sofia,” at the therapy center “En logo kai ergo,” and at the Hellenic Society for the Protection & Rehabilitation of Disabled Children, in the neuropsychological rehabilitation center for individuals with brain injuries and in the infant department. Finally, she regularly attends numerous conferences and seminars as part of her ongoing professional development.

Aggelaki Dimitra - Eugenia is a Psychologist with a private practice located in Neos Kosmos. She graduated in Psychology from the University of Crete and specializes in Psychodynamic Clinical Practice. She has completed the two-year postgraduate program "Psychosexual Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment" at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPIΨY). She has also been trained in "Eating Disorders" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in the "Management and Psychoeducation of Anxiety and Depression" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has completed the training program in Psychodynamic Clinical Practice at the Hellenic Organization for Psychotherapy and Education in Group Analysis (HOPEinGA). She has also attended postgraduate seminars in advanced-level psychodynamic psychotherapy and existential psychotherapy. She has worked in a private elder care facility, a private center for special therapies, and in the sexual health clinic of the University Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. Furthermore, she has given presentations at parent and guardian associations on the topic of psychosocial issues during adolescence. Additionally, she has volunteered with the Greek seropositives association "Positive Voice." In her private practice, she offers individual psychotherapy and counseling services for adults, both in-person and online, along with specialized interventions for the management and treatment of emotional disorders, interpersonal relationship issues, and eating disorders.

Drakopoulou Xristina is a Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She is certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) by the American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming in the USA. Additionally, she is certified in Hypnotherapy and Clinical Hypnosis, having completed studies in the United Kingdom and the USA, respectively. She has experience in educating children and adults, organizing projects, conferences, and groups, and has appeared in various shows, conferences, and seminars. She specializes in addressing contemporary life issues. Sessions are conducted in both Greek and English.

Karlatira Euaggelia is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with extensive experience in the field of mental health. She provides private psychotherapy sessions, assisting individuals in coping with life challenges, managing feelings of anxiety and sadness, and discovering new ways for personal growth. She has worked at the Hellenic Red Cross (2020-2023), offering support to individuals in vulnerable situations, as well as in Secondary Education in Laconia, where she contributed to the psychological reinforcement of students and educators. Additionally, she has actively volunteered with the organization "The Smile of the Child" (2015-2018), providing valuable assistance to children in need. Her studies include: Harokopio University (2022 - 2025): Postgraduate studies in Education and Culture, specializing in Educational Psychology and Educational Practice. Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (2019 - 2021): Diploma in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT) and Panteion University (2014 - 2019) where she earned her Degree in Psychology. With deep knowledge and experience in the field of psychology, Karlatira Euaggelia offers scientifically grounded psychotherapy approaches, helping people find their balance and well-being.

Vasileiadou Despoina is a Psychologist - Trained Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Omonia. She studied at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She completed her thesis on issues of occupational burnout under the supervision of distinguished professors. She specializes in Gestalt psychotherapy, a holistic and human-centered approach to psychotherapy. As part of her lifelong learning, she attends educational seminars and lectures on topics concerning society and the role of psychotherapy within it. She participates as a group coordinator in caregiver support groups for cancer patients and provides voluntary work in the online program "E-therapy," which aims at crisis intervention. For personal development, she considers it essential to regularly engage in supervision (both individual and group) and personal therapy (individual and group).

Kondylis Antonis is a Psychologist who provides individual adult sessions with experience in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and phobias. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and has undergone further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Diamantopoulou Sofia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice at the Megaron Concert Hall. She specializes in Clinical Mental Health through postgraduate studies at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, and holds a Professional Practice License. Her psychotherapeutic specialization is in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, and she works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist in the Adult Therapy Department at the Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy (I.E.TH.S.). Simultaneously, she has been trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She has worked as a Psychologist in the Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "DAFNI," and at the camp "Athitaki." She has been a regular member of the Hellenic Psychologists Association (SEPS) since 2020.

Η Τασίου Ασπασία (Μάρσια) είναι Ψυχολόγος, αριστούχος απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία στο ίδιο πανεπιστήμιο. Είναι, επίσης, πτυχιούχος του Τμήματος Βιολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Ακόμη, είναι πτυχιούχος της σχολής Πιάνου του Εθνικού Ωδείου. Μετά τις σπουδές της στην Ψυχολογία, έλαβε πλήρη ψυχοθεραπευτική εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, εμπλουτίζοντας έκτοτε τη θεραπευτική της εργασία με κατάρτιση στα μοντέλα του Τρίτου Κύματος της Γνωσιακής, της Θεραπείας σχημάτων αλλά και της σύνδεσης της Γνωσιακής με την Υπαρξιακή ψυχοθεραπεία και τις θεωρίες του δεσμού. Διαθέτει 20ετή εμπειρία στην ψυχοθεραπεία και συμβουλευτική παιδιών εφήβων και οικογένειας καθώς και στη συμβουλευτική γονέων νευροτυπικών και μη παιδιών και εφήβων. Επιπλέον, προσφέρει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων με θέματα άγχους και θλίψης καθώς και διαχείρισης στρεσογόνων γεγονότων ζωής. Έχει ειδική εκπαίδευση και εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη και επεξεργασία διαδικασιών πένθους μετά από απώλεια αγαπημένου καθώς και άλλων τραυματικών γεγονότων ζωής, όπως σοβαρή ασθένεια και ειδικό ενδιαφέρον σε θέματα καρκίνου και καρκινοπαθών με ca μαστού και παρέχει συμβουλευτική και βελτίωση της επικοινωνίας ζεύγους.

Έχει εργαστεί στην γραμμή ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης 10306 για υποστήριξη του πληθυσμού επί COVID αλλά και μετά επί 2,5 έτη και, προηγουμένως, εθελοντικά. Επί σειρά ετών αναπληρώτρια σε ΚΕΔΑΣΥ και άλλες δομές του υπουργείου παιδείας, και εμπειρία επίσης από δομές, όπως ιατροπαιδαγωγικά κέντρα και δομές παιδιών εφήβων. Σημαντικό ζήτημα στη θεραπεία είναι ότι η θεραπευτική σχέση θεραπευτή-θεραπευόμενου, είναι η βάση για κάθε αλλαγή. Αυτή η σχέση είναι μια σχέση εμπιστοσύνης και συνεργασίας ισότιμων ανθρώπων, που αυτή τη στιγμή της ζωής τους συναντιούνται και προωθούν αλλαγές για το θεραπευόμενο, μέσα από τις οποίες, επιπροσθέτως- και μέσα από τη δική του προσωπική θεραπεία,-εμπλουτίζεται και ο θεραπευτής. Είναι μια δουλειά που απαιτεί αντοχή, εμπιστοσύνη και πίστη στη δυνατότητά μας να αλλάξουμε, ακόμα κι αν αυτό φαίνεται αδύνατον ή είναι πολύ δύσκολο, που συνήθως είναι. Είναι μια διαδικασία πιο πολύ υπομονής, ενσυναίσθησης και κουράγιου, παρά μαγείας και γρήγορου εντυπωσιασμού. Πολλές φορές είναι μια επώδυνη διαδικασία αναζήτησης μιας αλήθειας για τον εαυτό μας και για τις σχέσεις μας με τους άλλους, αλλά και συνειδητοποίησης ότι η όποια αλήθεια συχνά δεν είναι μόνο μία. Είναι μία συζήτηση με Νόημα για κάποιο Νόημα που μπορεί να αναζητούμε, το οποίο συχνά μας διαφεύγει, και που είναι σημαντικό να το βρίσκουμε σε κάθε πτυχή της ζωντανής μας ύπαρξης, που συνδέεται με τους άλλους και με μας τους ίδιους .

Maria Galani is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Patissia. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Wales and holds a master's degree in Child Development from the University of London. Additionally, she possesses a specialization certificate in Systemic and Family Therapy from the Laboratory of Human Relations Investigation (Dr. Harris Katakis). She has completed a program in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), as well as a training program in the Systemic approach at the Family Therapy Center (MA, Alia Samara). Furthermore, she holds a certificate of attendance from a training program in Vocational Counseling (ISON Psychometrica). She has completed an internship involving the application of group and individual counseling, theoretical and practical knowledge of psychometric tests, within a preadolescent and adolescent creative activity group with a therapeutic character, at the Family Therapy Center and the Family Care Center of the Municipality of Nea Ionia. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars aimed at her continuing education in her field and has participated in authoring books. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the European Family Therapy Association, the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy, and the British Psychological Society.

Valsamidou Foteini is a General and Homeopathic physician with private practices in Glyfada and Pangrati. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a diploma from the International Academy of Homeopathy. She specialized in general medicine at the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialenio - Benakeio" and at the Markopoulo Health Center. The doctor provides individualized treatment for each case using classical homeopathy. In her private practice, she treats conditions such as allergic diseases, constipation, dysmenorrhea, polycystic ovary syndrome, headaches, menstrual problems, irritable bowel syndrome, and psoriasis.

Η Παγάνη Ιωάννα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας (Κε.Σ.Με.Θ.), το οποίο είναι μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας (European Family Therapy Association - E.F.T.A.) και της Εθνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (Ε.Ε.Ψ.Ε.). Στο τετραετές αυτό εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα παρακολούθησε 1.410 ώρες εκπαίδευσης κλινικών εικόνων, συμμετείχε σε συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας στα πλαίσια πρακτικής άσκησης, καθώς και σε ομαδικές και ατομικές εποπτείες. Το έτος 2025-2026 παρακολουθεί ποικίλα ετήσια εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα, όπως «Συστημική Σεξολογία και Σεξοθεραπεία Ζευγαριών και Ατόμων» (Κε.Σ.Με.Θ.), «Εφηβεία: Εξερευνώντας Όρια, Σχέσεις και Ταυτότητες» (Κε.Σ.Με.Θ.) και «Σεξουαλική Διαπαιδαγώγηση Παιδιών και Εφήβων» (Ε.Κ.Π.Α.). Το 2023 συμμετείχε στην υβριδική επιστημονική διημερίδα «Ταυτότητες, κοινωνικό γίγνεσθαι και κλινική πράξη» της Συστημικής Εταιρείας Βορείου Ελλάδος (Σ.Ε.Β.Ε.) με βιωματικό εργαστήριο που είχε τον τίτλο «Πολυφωνία της Αμφισβήτησης». Εργάζεται ως ελεύθερος επαγγελματίας στον Πειραιά, διά ζώσης και διαδικτυακά, συναντώντας αιτήματα, όπως άγχος-αγχώδεις διαταραχές, ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική/καταναγκαστική διαταραχή, κατάθλιψη, πένθος, διατροφικές διαταραχές, θεραπεία ζεύγους, τραύμα, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, αναζήτηση ταυτότητας, επαγγελματικός προσανατολισμός, δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις. Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία βασίζεται στην ψυχοθεραπευτική στήριξη εφήβων και ενηλίκων, καθώς και στην καθημερινή παρέμβαση σε παιδιά μέσα από εξειδικευμένες δομές. Στο Κε.Σ.Με.Θ. βρίσκεται δίπλα σε εκπαιδευόμενους ψυχοθεραπευτές ως συνθεραπεύτρια και συντονίστρια πρακτικής άσκησης σε συνεδρίες ενηλίκων. Στο ΕΛΛΟΓΟΝ προσφέρει ψυχολογική φροντίδα και αξιολόγηση σε παιδιά και εφήβους, καθώς και συμβουλευτική σε γονείς. Στο Therapy Nest της Dr. Άννας Κανδαράκη εργάστηκε θεραπευτικά με εφήβους και ενήλικες, ενώ μέσω των συνεργασιών της με ARBO, ΝΕΥΜΑ και ΑΛΜΑ έχει υποστηρίξει παιδιά με τυπική ή μη τυπική ανάπτυξη σε περιβάλλοντα ψυχικής ενδυνάμωσης, κοινωνικοποίησης, ένταξης και δημιουργικής απασχόλησης.

Anastasia Xani is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist conducting online sessions. She holds a BSc degree in Applied Psychology and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Counselling (MSc) from the University of Derby. She completed her internship at Roots Wellness Center as a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, managing a substantial number of cases under clinical supervision. She has collaborated with Specialized Therapy Centers, conducting individual and group psychotherapy sessions with adults, adolescents, and children, as well as offering parental counselling. Currently, she provides online sessions, addressing issues such as anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem, and confidence. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars related to psychotherapeutic intervention, focusing primarily on cognitive-behavioral therapy. The main focus of her therapeutic approach is to establish a relationship of safety and trust with the client, aiming to improve their mental health.

Dr. Reppa Glykeria is a Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Athens (Syngrou - Fix). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (Hons) and Physical Education and Sports Sciences, as well as Master's degrees and a PhD in Educational and School Sports Psychology. Approaching her science as a dynamic process that constantly evolves, she has attended numerous post-graduate programs and seminars, including Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Counseling and Career Orientation, Psychoeducation and Family Therapy, Couple Counseling, Eating Disorders and Obesity, as well as Mindfulness for children and adults. She is a Lecturer in Educational Psychology at the Department of Psychology of the School of Health Sciences at Neapolis University Pafos and co-coordinator of the MSc in Educational Psychology. She has worked as a Psychologist in an online psychotherapy program for anxiety disorders due to the Covid_19 pandemic, on the "Isolation, without loneliness" helpline, as well as on the 10306 Psychosocial Support Line.