Psychologist for Depression in Kallimarmaro

Anastopoulou Filippa is a Psychologist (MSc) offering online sessions. She holds a degree from the Department of Applied Psychology at the University of Derby and a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology and Counseling. She continually enhances her knowledge through specialized seminars on mental health and psychotherapy topics, while also undergoing training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is a member of the Cyprus Association of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapists (S.G.S.P.K.) and the EABCT. She possesses significant clinical experience, having worked in mental health facilities, including a Psychiatry department, providing support to individuals with various psychological difficulties. Her work focuses on the management of anxiety, somatoform and depressive disorders, grief, addictions, and other mental health issues. With scientific training and a person-centered approach, she delivers high-quality psychological support and therapy services.

Dr. Mamounas Ioannis, MD, PhD, is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pagrati. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Naples, Italy, and specialized in Psychiatry, initially training at the Neurological Clinic of the Theia Pronias Hospital "H Pammakaristos" and subsequently at the Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. During his specialization, he participated in psychiatric research, completed training in Cognitive Psychotherapy, and worked as an on-call physician at the private Psychiatric Clinic "Galini." He later served as a Psychiatrist at the Vocational Rehabilitation Center of Aeginiteio Hospital, while simultaneously being an on-call Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Clinic "Ch. Sinouris." Since 2003, he has been a Psychiatrist at the Local Health Unit of Pagrati of the Social Insurance Institute (IKA) and concurrently a physician for the Special Disability Committees of the Institute. From 2000 to 2010, he completed his training at the Society for Group Analysis and Family Psychotherapy, of which he is a member. Finally, in 2013, he was awarded a doctorate from the University of Athens with honors, with a doctoral thesis titled: "Study of the Predictive Significance of Biological and Psychosocial Factors for the Clinical Severity and Course of Schizophrenic Disorders."

 Η Ζήκου Βασιλική είναι Kλινική Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και τελειόφοιτη στο Ανοιχτό Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο - Ινστιτούτο Διαγνωστικής Ψυχολογίας Αθηνών, όπου έχει εκπαιδευτεί στις ψυχολογικές δοκιμασίες και τις ψυχοδιαγνωστικές τεχνικές (WISC, WAIS, Rorschach, TAT, CAT, MMPI κ.α.) ενηλίκων και παιδιών καθώς και στις δοκιμασίες εκτίμησης των επαγγελματικών δεξιοτήτων, με σκοπό τον επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό και την επιλογή προσωπικού. Στο παρόν διατηρεί συνεργασία με τα Κέντρα Υποστηρικτικών Ψυχοκοινωνικών Υπηρεσιών «Ταξίδι στην Ανάπτυξη» και «1 δις abilities» όπου παρέχει ψυχοθεραπεία σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, καθώς και συμβουλευτική σε γονείς και ζευγάρια. Έχει εργαστεί σε σημαντικούς φορείς της ψυχικής υγείας, όπως η Ομοσπονδία «Αργώ», η ΕΠΑΨΥ, η ΙΑΣΙΣ NGO και το ΚΜΟΠ, παρέχοντας ψυχοκοινωνική και ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη στον γενικό πληθυσμό, σε άτομα που επλήγησαν από την πανδημία Covid-19, σε ασθενείς με χρόνιες παθήσεις και στις οικογένειές τους, καθώς και σε υγειονομικό προσωπικό. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη στις πυρόπληκτες περιοχές της Βόρειας Εύβοιας, ενώ συμμετείχε εθελοντικά σε δράσεις διαχείρισης κρίσεων, στη λειτουργία της τηλεφωνικής γραμμής ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης 10306, καθώς και στη διοργάνωση ψυχοεκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων. Από το 2019 εκπαιδεύεται στο Ανοιχτό Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο, όπου υπήρξε συντονίστρια σε ψυχοθεραπευτικές ομάδες κοινωνικοθεραπείας. Παράλληλα, πραγματοποιεί ψυχοδιαγνωστικές αξιολογήσεις σε παιδιά, εφήβους, ενήλικες, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες. Επίσης, έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στην ΠΕΨΑΕΕ, όπου απέκτησε εμπειρία σε ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες, καθώς και σε δράσεις ψυχοκοινωνικής αποκατάστασης. Ταυτόχρονα, παρακολουθεί συστηματικά σεμινάρια, ημερίδες και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα, ενώ φροντίζει για τη συνεχή της εποπτεία και προσωπική ανάπτυξη. Στόχος της είναι η πολύπλευρη υποστήριξη των ανθρώπων που απευθύνονται σε εκείνη, μέσα από ένα θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο εμπιστοσύνης, ασφάλειας και ουσιαστικής συνεργασίας.

Maria Mpogdanou is a counseling psychologist based in Athens, licensed to practice professionally. She offers face-to-face and online sessions at her private office in Kareas.

She graduated with honors from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. She has three years of clinical experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has also been trained in the application of counseling techniques through her practice at the Alzheimer Center of Athens.

Additionally, she has completed specialized programs in Counseling and couples and family therapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is also certified in positive psychology counseling.

She regularly participates in continuing education and is under consistent professional supervision. This ensures the continuous updating of her knowledge and the provision of high-quality services. She places particular emphasis on mental health, empathy, and scientific evidence-based practice.

Vlaxaki Anna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and possesses a Professional Practice License. She has completed a four-year training program in group analysis at the Hellenic Organization for Education and Psychotherapy in Group Analysis (HOPE in GA). Additionally, she has attended a specialized seminar in Clinical Psychopathology from the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and EPIPSY. She has multidimensional experience in social and educational structures, with an emphasis on psychological support for individuals with autoimmune rheumatic diseases, vulnerable populations, adolescents, and children. 

Matos Orestis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has specialized in Integrative Psychotherapy at the University of Crete’s Technological Incubator "Modern Amfiaraia." Additionally, he is a final-year student of the postgraduate program "Forensic Medicine - Psychiatric Forensics" at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed a two-year clinical training in Psychopathology at the First Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. He has also been trained in Therapeutic Riding and Hippotherapy using the Hippo Kinesio approach and has worked at the Scientific Society for Therapeutic Riding and Hippotherapy of Greece (E.E.TH.I.I.E), acquiring significant clinical experience in special education. As part of his practical training, he has worked at the Educational Company for Neurodevelopment "Monorodi," and as part of his ongoing professional development, he has participated in numerous educational seminars, workshops, and conferences related to the science of Psychology. Finally, he is a regular member of the Hellenic Community of Behavior Analysis.

Lyra Eleni is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private office in Pangrati. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Philosophy of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2012 and has been trained in EMDR Therapy. Since then, she has dedicated herself to the science of psychology as a therapist, initially training in early intervention for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Following this experience, she continued her psychotherapy training and specialized in Clinical Expressive Art Therapy at the Aion Institute under the guidance of Dr. Avi Goren Bar. Since 2015, she has maintained her private practice, where she provides psychotherapy services, specializing in various areas. Ms. Lyra offers a safe and supportive environment (a space where you can explore and express your emotions without fear), individualized therapies (together you will create a therapeutic program tailored to your specific needs and goals), and various techniques (she employs a variety of therapeutic techniques, including art therapy, to help you find new ways to cope with life’s challenges). Additionally, she offers services such as anxiety and stress management, panic attack treatment, depression management, emotional difficulties support, relationship and family problems management, and assistance with self-esteem and personal development issues. She has served as a board member of the Association of Expressive Therapists of Greece and actively participates in numerous conferences and seminars aimed at her ongoing professional development and excellent training. Finally, she has completed studies in acting and is professionally involved in theater and cinema.

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.

Avraam - Repa Marilena MSc, PgCert, BSc is a certified Psychologist - Behavior Therapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. During her undergraduate studies in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens, she was a recipient of a State Scholarships Foundation grant. She subsequently completed her postgraduate studies with distinction in the United Kingdom, at the University of Northampton. Upon returning to Greece, the psychologist specialized in "Behavior Therapy" for anxiety disorders at the University Research Institute of Mental Health and worked as an external collaborator at the Behavior Therapy Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital. She also served as a regular contributor to the print magazine "Periskopio tis Epistimis." Her primary areas of expertise include personal development/empowerment, cultivation of skills for effective management of psychological stressors, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders (e.g., panic attacks, health anxiety, etc.).

Dionysios Siafakas is a Psychology graduate from Neapolis University and holds a master's degree in "The Science of Stress & Health Promotion" from the Medical School of NKUA. He has extensive clinical experience through his collaboration with mental health organizations such as the child psychiatry department of the "Karamanadaneio" hospital, the "H Pammakaristos" foundation, and structures of the "Hellenic Red Cross." He specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and stress management, applying modern cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

Melissourgou Flora is a Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist MSc and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. She provides psychological support to adults suffering from anxiety disorders and mood disorders. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She continued and completed her postgraduate studies (MSc) in the Clinical Psychology program at Royal Holloway, University of London in the United Kingdom. She holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist and has obtained official recognition of her postgraduate degree from the Greek state (DOATAP). She is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS). She has been a scientific associate at the Eating Disorders Unit of the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital “Attikon” and has completed the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy program of the Aeginiteio Hospital for individuals with Eating Disorders. As part of her continuous professional development, she has attended numerous educational seminars and conferences, actively participating in the preparation of publications and scientific papers. She has previously collaborated with the Family Support Centers KETHEA NOSTOS in Elefsina and Piraeus and has been trained in Systemic Therapy (Family Therapy) at the Athens Center for Human Study (AKMA).

Maria Zerva is a Psychologist and certified Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at Panteion University and continued her postgraduate studies in "Clinical Psychology and Integrative Psychotherapy" at the University of Sorbonne.

Subsequently, she pursued a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (E.G.S.S.), which is accredited by the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

In the past, she has worked in mental health facilities in Paris and in Athens, collaborating with private psychological service centers and other private institutions, providing services to adults, adolescents, and children.

She currently maintains a private practice in Koukaki, where she conducts individual cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy sessions for adults.