Health professionals for Depression

Demerouti Vasileia is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and former Chief Resident A at the Athens Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio" and also maintains a private practice in Pallini. She completed her studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Psychiatry at the State Nursing Home of Leros and the Athens Psychiatric Hospital "Dafni." Furthermore, she worked as an Assistant Psychiatrist at the Athens Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio" until 2020 and has been serving as a Chief Resident since then. She respectfully manages a wide range of cases including psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, panic attacks, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia and anorexia nervosa, anxiety and stress, bipolar disorder, sexual disorders, and others.

Metaksa Krystallia is a Psychologist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the American College and has completed her internship and specialized training in the field of counseling, gaining valuable experience in managing and supporting individuals at various stages of their lives. Additionally, she has attended seminars aimed at specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a scientifically validated approach that helps individuals recognize and modify dysfunctional patterns of thought and behavior. As a counseling psychologist, she supports individuals and couples seeking guidance and empowerment during challenging phases of their lives. She creates a framework of trust and safety where clients can express their thoughts and emotions and discover new ways to manage their challenges. Her expertise includes the management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, grief, loss, depression, interpersonal relationships and communication, personal development and empowerment, couple therapy, as well as career counseling for young people. With a focus on the uniqueness of each individual, her goal is to support you in overcoming difficulties, enhancing your skills, and achieving greater balance and quality of life.

Konsoulaki Athina is a Clinical Psychologist licensed to practice. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a two-year Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, and Psychoanalysis from the University Paris Descartes (Université Paris Cité).

She has worked in mental health facilities in Paris and Athens, supporting children, adolescents, and adults, as well as in specialized therapy centers and a private school unit. In recent years, she has collaborated with the Mobile Mental Health Unit of the Western Cyclades under the Regional Development and Mental Health Company (EPAΨY), providing therapeutic and community services. Additionally, she serves as a reception figure at Our Big House, a space for children aged 0-4 and their parents, inspired by the Green House of the French psychoanalyst Françoise Dolto.

Since 2021, she has been attending a Psychoanalytic Training program at the Center for Psychoanalytic Research of Athens (KΨE). In her private practice in Kypseli, she sees children, adolescents, and adults in both Greek and French.

Η Καλαμπαλίκη Ολυμπία είναι Ψυχολόγος με πολυετή εμπειρία στην κλινική πράξη και την εκπαίδευση ενηλίκων και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Λάρισα. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος στην “Ψυχική Υγεία” και υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, με ερευνητικό αντικείμενο την προαγωγή υγείας στην εφηβεία.

Είναι εκπαιδευμένη Οικογενειακή - Συστημική Θεραπεύτρια, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει πλήθος μετεκπαιδεύσεων σε τομείς όπως Αναπτυξιακή Παιδιατρική και Συμπεριφορική Παιδιατρική από την Α’ Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών - Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Αθηνών “Η Αγία Σοφία”, Ψυχοπαθολογία Παιδιών και Εφήβων (ΙΨΚ), Διαχείριση πόνου από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αλγολογίας (Ελληνικό τμήμα IASP & EFIC) και αποκατάσταση.

Έχει εργαστεί σε διάφορες δομές σε Αθήνα, Θεσσαλονίκη, Σέρρες και Θεσσαλία όπως ψυχιατρικές κλινικές, κέντρα αποκατάστασης και αποθεραπείας, Ιατρεία Πόνου, κέντρα λογοθεραπείας και ειδικής αγωγής ενώ υπήρξε και επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας του δρ. Θάνου Ασκητή.

Η επιστημονική της δραστηριότητα είναι πλούσια, με δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα διεθνή περιοδικά, συμμετοχή σε συνέδρια και διαλέξεις σε εκπαιδευτικά και κοινωνικά πλαίσια. Έχει συμμετάσχει ενεργά σε ερευνητικά προγράμματα και έχει πραγματοποιήσει μελέτες σε αντικείμενα όπως ο χρόνιος πόνος, η σεξουαλική αγωγή και υγεία, οι διατροφικές διαταραχές, οι μαθησιακές διαδικασίες, διαχείριση πένθους αλλά και η κοινωνική αποδοχή της ψυχικής ασθένειας.

Με διεπιστημονική προσέγγιση, έντονο ενδιαφέρον για την ψυχική υγεία και προσανατολισμό στην ευαισθητοποίηση της κοινότητας, η Ολυμπία Καλαμπαλίκη προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες ψυχολογικές υπηρεσίες που βασίζονται στη σύγχρονη επιστημονική γνώση και προσέγγιση του ανθρώπου.

Resvani Eleni is a Health Psychologist MSc - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist - Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. She studied Psychology at Mediterranean College, where she received a scholarship, and subsequently completed postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at the University of Derby (United Kingdom). During her undergraduate thesis, she conducted research on relatives of patients diagnosed with melanoma, aiming to investigate any behavioral changes regarding their protection from the sun and the promotion of more protective behaviors within their social environment. Regarding her postgraduate dissertation, she conducted research on chronic patients to clarify whether and to what extent music can be beneficial in the management and treatment of pain. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy and is a member of the International Association of Psychotherapists (NCIP). She has experience and has volunteered at Aeginiteio Hospital, actively attending and participating in sessions for psychiatric patients at the outpatient clinics of Psychiatrists Dr. Smyrnis and Dr. Psarros. She also provided services to the Pediatric Department of the "Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc" Hospital in Brussels, where her activities included preoperative psychological support and creative engagement for children with cancer and eating disorders.

Simosis Rafail is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist who maintains private practices in Panormou and Kolonaki, where he provides individual psychotherapy sessions to adolescents, adults, and offers parental counseling. He studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with honors. Additionally, he completed his postgraduate studies in Forensic Psychiatry-Medical Examinations at the Faculty of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has been trained in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy - CBT (EABCT) for adults at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (IETHS), specializing in anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. Throughout his professional career, he has worked as a Psychologist in private offices focused on adolescent and adult therapy. Furthermore, he has attended numerous seminars and conferences aimed at continuous education and advancement in the field of Psychology.

Η Φόλλα Αικατερίνη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Σταυρούπολη. Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας του CITY College, International Faculty of the University of Sheffield, στη Θεσσαλονίκη, όπου ολοκλήρωσε τις σπουδές της το 2021. Κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών της, ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον παρουσίασε για τον τρόπο με τον οποίο το κοινωνικό και περιβαλλοντικό πλαίσιο επηρεάζει την ανθρώπινη λειτουργία. Η πτυχιακή της εργασία, με τίτλο “The Effects of Socioeconomic Status on Cognitive Performance”, επικεντρώθηκε στη μελέτη της σχέσης μεταξύ κοινωνικοοικονομικού επιπέδου και γνωστικής απόδοσης. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση των βασικών σπουδών της, επέλεξε να προσανατολίσει την επαγγελματική της πορεία στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Από τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2023 εκπαιδεύεται στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας Θεσσαλονίκης (Κε.Σ.Με.Θ.Θ.) – Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης & Ψυχοθεραπείας, διευρύνοντας συνεχώς τις γνώσεις και τις θεραπευτικές της δεξιότητες μέσα από θεωρητική, βιωματική και πρακτική εκπαίδευση. Η συστημική προσέγγιση αποτελεί βασικό άξονα της επαγγελματικής της ταυτότητας. Μέσα από αυτή την οπτική, ο άνθρωπος προσεγγίζεται ως μέρος ενός ευρύτερου πλαισίου σχέσεων και αλληλεπιδράσεων, με στόχο την καλύτερη κατανόηση των δυσκολιών, των αναγκών και των δυνατοτήτων του. Στο πλαίσιο της εξειδίκευσής της, έχει ολοκληρώσει εκπαίδευση στις βιωματικές ασκήσεις συστημικά προσανατολισμένες σε ομάδες. Παράλληλα, έχει ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευσή της στη Συστημική Σεξολογία και Σεξοθεραπεία Ζευγαριών και Ατόμων στο Κε.Σ.Με.Θ.Θ., διευρύνοντας την επιστημονική και θεραπευτική της κατάρτιση σε ζητήματα που αφορούν τη σεξουαλικότητα, τις συντροφικές σχέσεις και τη σεξουαλική ζωή.

Από τον Οκτώβριο του 2024 δραστηριοποιείται στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας Αμπελοκήπων, όπου συμμετέχει στην παροχή υπηρεσιών ψυχικής υγείας και στην κλινική καθημερινότητα του Κέντρου. Έχει συμμετοχή σε ατομικές και οικογενειακές συνεδρίες, καθώς και στη θεραπευτική ομάδα, αποκτώντας ουσιαστική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση διαφορετικών αιτημάτων και στην κλινική προσέγγιση ανθρώπων που αναζητούν υποστήριξη για ζητήματα ψυχικής υγείας. Η παρουσία της στο Κέντρο αποτελεί σημαντικό μέρος της επαγγελματικής της πορείας, καθώς της επιτρέπει να εφαρμόζει στην πράξη τις γνώσεις και τις δεξιότητες που έχει αναπτύξει μέσα από την εκπαίδευση και τη συνεχή ενασχόλησή της με τη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Από τον Οκτώβριο του 2022 έως τον Οκτώβριο του 2024 συμμετείχε σε ατομικές συνεδρίες και σε ομαδική θεραπευτική διαδικασία σε ιδιωτικό πλαίσιο συστημικής θεραπείας, υπό την παρουσία και τον συντονισμό επαγγελματία ψυχικής υγείας. Η εμπειρία αυτή συνέβαλε ουσιαστικά στην ανάπτυξη της κλινικής της σκέψης και στην εξοικείωσή της με τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία σε ατομικό και ομαδικό επίπεδο.

Στο πλαίσιο της κοινωνικής και επαγγελματικής της προσφοράς, έχει προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία ως ψυχολόγος στο Κέντρο Ολιστικής Φροντίδας «ΝΕΜΕΣΙΣ» – Cancer Nemesis. Κατά τη διάρκεια της παρουσίας της στο Κέντρο, δραστηριοποιήθηκε στον τομέα της ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης, συμμετέχοντας στις σχετικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές διαδικασίες και έχοντας ενεργό ρόλο στο κομμάτι της ψυχολογικής φροντίδας. Παράλληλα, συμμετείχε στις κοινωνικές δράσεις του Κέντρου, οι οποίες είχαν αφιλοκερδή και κοινωνικό χαρακτήρα. Από τον Μάρτιο του 2022 έως τον Ιούνιο του 2023 συμμετείχε εθελοντικά σε κοινωνικές δράσεις και εκδηλώσεις των Παιδικών Χωριών SOS Πλαγιαρίου, προσφέροντας χρόνο και ενεργή υποστήριξη στις δράσεις του οργανισμού.

Η ειδικός έχει επιμορφωθεί σε θεματικές που διευρύνουν το γνωστικό της πεδίο και αφορούν διαφορετικές πτυχές της ψυχικής υγείας και της ανθρώπινης συμπεριφοράς. Έχει παρακολουθήσει σεμινάρια του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών με αντικείμενο τον Αυτισμό και τη Σχολική Ψυχολογία, καθώς και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα σχετικά με τη Διαχείριση Εργασιακού Άγχους και τη Συναισθηματική Νοημοσύνη στο σύγχρονο εργασιακό περιβάλλον. Η συνεχής εκπαίδευση αποτελεί για την ίδια σημαντικό μέρος της επαγγελματικής της πορείας, καθώς θεωρεί ότι η εξέλιξη ενός επαγγελματία ψυχικής υγείας απαιτεί διαρκή αναζήτηση γνώσης, προσωπική καλλιέργεια και επαφή με σύγχρονες θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις. Τέλος, η ειδικός είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων.

Karagianni Anastasia Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her practice in Nea Erythraia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology of the School of Social Sciences at the University of Crete. She has received specialized training in the Person-Centered Approach to Psychotherapy from the College of Human Sciences-ICPS and has completed advanced postgraduate seminars. She has worked as a Psychologist in a Geriatric Care Unit as well as in a Psychiatric Clinic. She handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she undertakes.

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).

Eleni Fyta is a psychologist based in Athens, maintaining a private practice and collaborating with therapy centers that support children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Patras, combining scientific expertise with a deeply human-centered therapeutic approach.She has completed training in Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through the Hellenic Society of Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (E.E.Ps.Ps.O.) and is currently participating in postgraduate programs in Clinical Psychopathology and Psychoanalysis.Her professional experience includes positions at therapy centers such as Mind Set Go! and To Spiti, as well as collaboration with the European Network of Women of Greece, where she provided psychological support to victims of domestic violence.Eleni has also been actively involved in volunteer work with the Hellenic Red Cross and various community programs offering educational and psychological support to refugees and migrants. She regularly attends psychoanalytic and psychological research conferences, reflecting her continuous professional development.Her therapeutic approach focuses on building a relationship of trust and authentic communication, helping individuals explore their inner conflicts and foster personal growth.

Polonyfi Athanasia maintains a practice in Rethymno, Crete, offering comprehensive mental health and counseling services with integrity and understanding. She was born in Marousi, Attica, and raised in Messolonghi. She was admitted to the Faculty of Pharmacy in Athens through the national entrance examinations and completed her internship in the Parenteral Nutrition Department at the University Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." With extensive experience and excellent scientific training, she provides her services in Rethymno, Crete, assisting individuals in addressing potential emotional disorders and interpersonal relationship issues with utmost professionalism and sincerity. She holds a professional practice license under number 237467. Furthermore, she has been accepted into the Continuing Education program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offered by the Lifelong Learning Center of the University of Crete, aiming to achieve even more comprehensive training and continuously improve the quality of her services.

Spanou Zeta is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ambelokipi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and license number 905-31/5/2016. After completing her undergraduate studies, she pursued postgraduate studies in the Department of Criminology at the University of Leicester, specializing in Clinical Criminology, with official recognition of the degree by DOATAP. She subsequently completed a five-year training program in Systemic Psychotherapy at S.K.E.PSY.S. (Systemic Center for Education and Psychotherapy), where she was trained in individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, as well as group psychotherapy and counseling.

She has completed a one-year specialization program in trauma treatment and the seminar "Versions: Narrative Tools in Therapeutic Practice" [Self and family descriptions, Fiction Tool, Childhood memories, Life stories (life lines, life story interview, prototypical scene), Drawings as stories (DARP, DBN, HTP)], a 30-hour course at the "Logos Psychis" Institute, and is currently specializing in Couples Therapy at the same institute.

Additionally, she has attended training seminars to enhance her therapeutic skills, the most notable of which are the two-day seminar on skills and techniques in Couples Therapy at Logos Psychis, the two-day workshop on children's drawings by Animus Corpus, and the seminar on systemic reframing at the Center for Personal Development and Psychotherapy of Cyprus.

Moreover, she has volunteered at the Municipality and various NGOs, gaining extensive experience working with vulnerable populations, which has enriched her professional practice and understanding of social issues.

Anastasiou Savvina is a Psychologist and Scientific Director at the Psychotherapeutic Center - Multipurpose Space Animus Corpus, located in Ilisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the Athens University Hospital "Aiginiteio." Additionally, she has attended educational seminars on Psychotraumatology, a Counseling Psychology workshop, as well as training in the MMPI-II Personality Test. The psychotherapeutic interventions she applies include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Hellenic Olympians Association, due to her distinction in Synchronized Swimming.

Kontou Kelly is a Psychologist - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, with postgraduate studies in Mental Health from the MSc program at King’s College London. Additionally, she has significant experience as a Group Analyst and Family and Couple Therapist, providing treatment to patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. In adult and adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Kontou Kelly addresses issues such as anxiety disorders (panic attacks, agoraphobia), mood disorders, depression, dysthymia, eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia, obesity), work-related stress management, conflict resolution in the workplace, existential issues (loss, death anxiety, loneliness), lack of goals and direction, and difficulties in accepting sexual orientation. Moreover, she conducts group therapy sessions for adults and adolescents aimed at improving communication, interpersonal relationships, and assertiveness. Lastly, by offering family and couple therapies, the Psychologist assists in addressing problems within parental relationships as well as their relationships with their children, including situations involving divorce.

Leivaditi Penny is a Military Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with many years of experience in the field of mental health and maintains a private practice in Panormou. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, while simultaneously attending the Military Academy of Corps Officers (2009-2013).

Since 2013, she has worked in mental health institutions, acquiring extensive clinical experience in psychiatric clinics, mental health centers, and psychosocial support services. Over the years, she has developed a deep understanding of the needs of adults facing emotional, interpersonal, and psychological difficulties. Within the framework of her clinical practice, she has been trained at Aeginiteio Hospital in the administration and evaluation of the DSM-5 Personality Questionnaire (SCID-5), enhancing her capability in psychodiagnostic assessment.

Since 2018, she has been training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Group Therapy at the Athens Center for the Study of Humans (AKMA), one of the most prestigious educational institutions for systemic approaches in Greece.

Additionally, she has completed specialized seminars in Systemic Group Psychotherapy, Parent Counseling, and Couples Counseling.

Her therapeutic work includes support in managing anxiety and panic attacks, depression and emotional difficulties, interpersonal problems and relationships, family issues, parenting roles, and matters of self-esteem and self-awareness.

She offers individual sessions for adults, couples counseling, and family counseling, aiming to understand relationships, improve communication, and overall empower the individual within the context of their relational connections.

Andreadaki Kalliopi is a psychologist – child psychologist, maintaining a private practice in Piraeus and has held a Psychologist Professional License from the Piraeus Prefecture since 2008. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health E.P.I.PSY of Aiginiteio Hospital. She has successfully completed the two-year training seminar "New Trends in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and has attended seminars on "Clinical Psychopathology" at Aiginiteio, as well as "Counseling of Children and Families in Serious Illness and Bereavement" from the organization Merimna. Additionally, she has participated in training related to Clinical Psychopathology in children. Moreover, she has completed practical training at the Primary School of the National Foundation for the Deaf, the 1st Primary School for Autistic Children in Piraeus, and the Athena Boarding School. From 2008 to 2010, she worked as a psychologist in the Child Psychiatric Department of Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, while from 2011 to 2019 she was part of the team of the sos 15900 helpline of the General Secretariat for Gender Equality, providing psychological support to women victims of violence. Finally, since 2019, she has been working as a school psychologist in primary schools in Piraeus.