Health professionals for Depression near Paiania

Fragkiadaki Xristina is a Psychologist practicing privately in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Psychology from Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent and has completed her postgraduate studies in Systemic Psychotherapy and Family-Couple Therapy at the Systemic Center for Education and Psychotherapy “SKEPSYS.” Additionally, she has completed four-year postgraduate studies in Drama Therapy at the Institute of Psychotherapy through Theatre “AION.” Furthermore, she has completed the training program "Basic Principles in Counseling and Psychotherapy with LGBTQ+ Individuals" at Orlando LGBT+ Mental Health Without Stigma. She graduated from the drama school “Theatro Technis - Karolos Koun” and has been professionally involved with Playback Theatre since 2004 as an actor, coordinator, and trainer. She is a founding member of the Playback Psi group. Finally, she is a member of the Refraim team, which focuses on experiential adult education through theatrical techniques and participatory theatre, and of Amate Performance, which aims to carry out social intervention actions through theatrical practice and performance.

Sourina Karina is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist and operates her private practice in Gerakas. She holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree from the University of Derby and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Hellenic American University. In her practice, she handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each client she undertakes.

Η Κοντοπυράκη Ελευθερία, MSc είναι Στρατιωτικός Ψυχολόγος- Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Παλλήνη, όπου πραγματοποιεί ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας της Σχολής Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Ρεθύμνου, ενώ πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών. Είναι επίσης κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης (MSc) στην "Προαγωγή Ψυχικής Υγείας- Πρόληψη Ψυχιατρικών Διαταραχών» με βαθμό «Άριστα» της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει εξειδικευθεί στη Γνωσιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας (ΕΠΙΨΥ), Νευροεπιστημών και Ιατρικής Ακριβείας «Κώστας Στεφανής» και το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών- Ιατρική Σχολή- Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική σύμφωνα με τα κριτήρια της European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Παράλληλα ενημερώνεται για τις εξελίξεις του επιστημονικού πεδίου της Ψυχολογίας συμμετέχοντας σε ημερίδες και συνέδρια και συνεχίζει την επιμόρφωσή της με σεμινάρια εξειδίκευσης σε θέματα απώλειας και πένθους. Από το 2016 εργάζεται σε ποικίλες δομές των Ενόπλων Δυνάμεων, συμπεριλαμβανομένων πρωτοβάθμιων  και δευτεροβάθμιων μονάδων φροντίδας ψυχικής υγείας, όπου αναλαμβάνει την υποστήριξη εσωτερικών ασθενών και των συγγενών τους, παρέχει συμβουλευτική στη διαχείριση κρίσεων και τηλεφωνική ψυχολογική υποστήριξη στους καλούντες, πραγματοποιεί ψυχοθεραπευτικές συνεδρίες με εξωτερικούς ασθενείς κατόπιν παραπομπής και με λήπτες υγείας κατόπιν αιτήματός τους, διεκπεραιώνει αξιολογήσεις Νοημοσύνης (WAIS-IV), συνεργάζεται με επαγγελματίες υγείας άλλων ειδικοτήτων για την υποστήριξη ασθενών με χρόνια νοσήματα και των συγγενών τους,  συντονίζει- εποπτεύει ομάδες ψυχοκοινωνικής μέριμνας σε Αττική και Πελοπόννησο και συμμετέχει στην επιλογή και ανάπτυξη προσωπικού. Είναι τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΑΜ. 3698). Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στην Παλλήνη προσφέρει ατομικές συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες με συναισθηματικές διαταραχές και αγχώδεις εκδηλώσεις .

Plessa Martha is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist (license number 612900). She holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Psychology from the University of Essex, UK, and a Master's degree (MSc) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby. Additionally, she has an HND diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She maintains a private practice in Pallini, offering counselling and psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults. She is a member of the Hellenic Society of Counselling.

She continues her education and professional development by participating in the annual Psychoanalytic Training Seminars of the Psychoanalytic Research Center of Athens.

She has completed certified training programs such as: "Promotion of Mental Health for Children and Adolescents" from the University of West Attica, "Trainer-Coordinator of Parent Schools" focusing on the "Developmental System" by Maria Chourdaki, "Basic Principles of Psychotherapy - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Adult Trainer Education" from the University of Patras, "Special Education" from the University of Patras. She is certified as a "Coordinator against Domestic Violence" by ACTA S.A. She has gained extensive experience in mental health settings, including at the residential care facility "IASIS" Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit as a therapeutic group coordinator, and at the elderly care unit "LOIDA", providing counselling services.

Aliki Konsta is a Psychologist and has her private office in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an MSc from the University of Oxford, with honours, in Criminology and Deviant Behavior. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Counselling Psychology at the University of Athens and has completed a two-year internship at the Counselling Centre for Abused Women of the General Secretariat for Gender Equality, the Centre for the Treatment of Addicted Persons and the Special Therapeutic Unit for Autistic Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders. She specializes in eating disorders, anxiety disorders - panic attacks - phobias, grief and loss management, domestic violence and personal development and empowerment. Sessions are also available in English.

Psychologist - Psychotherapist Elena Kapantai has maintained her private practice in Rafina since 2012, offering counseling and psychotherapy to adults, couples, and parents. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional psychologist license. She has completed specialized training in Systemic – Family Counseling at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships, as well as extensive training in Psychodrama at the Psychodramaforum in Berlin. Throughout her professional career, she has collaborated with organizations such as the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA), the Day Center “Heliotropio,” the Municipality of Rafina-Pikermi, and the Municipality of Galatsi, coordinating psychodrama groups, parent counseling, and psychological support. Since 2024, she has been a collaborator at the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the University of Thessaly in the psychotherapist training program of a synthetic orientation “Alypias Techni.” She has participated in conferences, seminars, and scientific workshops in Greece and abroad, focusing on systemic approaches, psychopathology, addictions, family relationships, and psychotherapy through creative expression. Additionally, she has authored a paper titled “Psychodrama and Puppet Theater in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Psychotic Patients,” which was presented at a Panhellenic Psychiatric Conference. Her approach is based on systemic thinking and the experiential techniques of psychodrama, aiming to enhance mental resilience, improve relationships, and promote personal development. Sessions are conducted in person or online, with strict adherence to confidentiality and discretion.

Kostoglou Dimitra is a Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an MSc in Neuropsychology from the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands. She has specialized in Existential Psychotherapy and has served as a Psychologist in various public and private organizations. She is certified by the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP).

Revekka Hatzisavva is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Athens and specialized in the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria." Additionally, she has specialized in Systemic Family Therapy. Finally, with extensive experience in the field, the doctor aims for the prompt and effective treatment of various psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and psychotic disorders, using methods including psychotherapy through the biosynthesis technique.

Ms. Katsouli Anastasia is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She obtained her initial psychology degrees from Deree College and the Open University with a scholarship and first-class honors (BA Hons in Psychology). She continued her postgraduate studies in counseling and psychotherapy with a scholarship from Deree College, where she graduated with distinction (MSc in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy). She completed her internship at the 1st Municipal Medical Center of the Municipality of Athens and at the counseling center of the American College of Greece. She is a member of the American Psychological Association as well as the Hellenic Psychological Society. She has published research at international, pan-European, and national psychology conferences and has delivered lectures and seminars to international organizations and groups. She continues her long-standing professional development by attending specialized training seminars in psychology to keep updated with innovative psychotherapeutic practices. Additionally, she volunteers on support and psychological assistance helplines. She specializes in adults, and her extensive education, continuous professional development, and psychotherapeutic approach enable her to address a wide range of diagnoses and psychological issues. At the core of her psychotherapeutic practice are always empathy, understanding, respect, acceptance, and genuine concern.