Health professionals for Depression

Patargia Eirini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. Simultaneously, she is a scientific associate at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens at Aiginiteio Hospital. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Research and Therapy of Behavior and in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Behavioural Tech, Linehan Institute, Seattle US). At the postgraduate level, she has completed the program "Promotion of Mental Health - Prevention of Mental Disorders" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, has completed the training program titled "Forensic - Psychiatric Forensic Psychology" at the same university, and has completed courses related to Family Therapy at the University of California, Pacifica Graduate School USA. She has worked at the private eating disorders clinic “Pacific Shores Hospital” in California, USA. In 2013, she created the website "SelfCare.gr", aimed at informing, supporting, and communicating with individuals experiencing emotional abuse and individuals suffering from eating disorders. Her clinical practice includes a wide range of individual and group psychotherapy for adults with eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, anxiety and emotional disorders, depression, individuals who have experienced emotional abuse, and counseling support for individuals facing problems in their marriage or interpersonal relationships.

Mpourtzos Markos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Kozani. He holds a degree in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's Degree (MSc) in Applications of Psychology in Health from the Medical Department of A.U.Th. Additionally, he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through a three-year training program accredited by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, he can assist you in overcoming issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, various phobias, eating disorders, among others. A fundamental principle of cognitive therapy is that our emotions and behavior are significantly influenced by the way we perceive things and by our broader attitudes and beliefs. Thus, during the course of therapy and within a relatively short period, we learn to think more realistically, free from negative thoughts and distortions.

Ο Νικόλαος Καράμπινας, είναι κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου, απόφοιτος του Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία του University of Bergamo της Ιταλίας και του Πτυχίου Ψυχολογίας από το University of Stirling του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου.

Έχει συνεργαστεί με δημόσιους και ιδιωτικούς φορείς ως ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του γραφείο στην Αθήνα, παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων.

Τηρώντας την δεοντολογία του επαγγέλματός του, ενδιαφέρεται για την ψυχολογική ενδυνάμωση των ανθρώπων που τον εμπιστεύονται ως ψυχολόγο τους.

Από την ακαδημαϊκή κι εργασιακή του εμπειρία έχει αποκτήσει άρτιες δεξιότητες κλινικής παρέμβασης και ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης ατόμων για ποικίλα θέματα, με κύρια θεωρητική κατεύθυνση παρέμβασης την ψυχοδυναμική.

Mixailidi Konstantina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital. She specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and trained in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy for children and adolescents at the Hellenic Institute of Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, she has attended a seminar on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a third-generation therapy. Recently, her focus has been on Psychodermatology, specifically on skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, melanoma, vitiligo, urticaria, and trichotillomania. Factors that appear to play a decisive role in the manifestation of a skin problem include the interaction of genetic predisposition, the individual's personality, and stress. Indeed, a significant percentage of individuals with dermatological conditions frequently face psychological issues, while social stigma reduces their quality of life. The application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been shown to help patients manage pain and social exclusion, reduce stress, and successfully cope with their skin condition. Regarding her professional experience, she worked during her internship at the Counseling Center as well as at the Substance Abuse Prevention Center of the Municipality of Zografou. Lastly, she worked at Iaso Maternity Hospital providing psychological support to women with pregnancy-related issues, and currently, she collaborates with the Counseling Approach Center "Grami," as well as with the Speech Therapy and Special Treatments Center.

Vagena Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed a postgraduate program in Counseling Psychology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Subsequently, she underwent a 4-year training program at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, she is certified in the administration of the MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) by ISON Psychometrica. She has worked as a trainer at the public IEK of Aridea and Sindos and at the Mental Health Vocational Training Center, providing training to caregivers of individuals with dementia, autism, and Alzheimer's disease. Furthermore, she has served as a Psychologist at the American College of Anatolia in Thessaloniki, as a School Psychologist at the 12th Vocational High School (EPAL) of Thessaloniki, and as a Forensic Psychologist Expert at the Thessaloniki Court of First Instance. Finally, she was a collaborator for 6 years at the Speech Therapy Center "Playlearning" in Thessaloniki.

Tsatalmpasidou Eugenia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private counseling and psychotherapy practice in the center of Alexandroupoli, offering her services both in-person and remotely (via online sessions). She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of the West of England, Bristol, and received further training at King’s College London, specializing in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has obtained international certification from the International Dynamic Therapy Association, completing a three-year training program in Brief Intensive Dynamic Psychotherapy, a therapeutic method based on psychoanalytic principles that focuses both on rapid symptom improvement and deeper internal changes through a dynamic process of exploring the psyche. Throughout her professional career, she has collaborated with various organizations, providing research services, psychological assessment, support, and therapy. She has delivered presentations and contributed to the publication of scientific studies in international scientific journals. In her clinical practice, she addresses a wide range of mental health issues, most commonly anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, and psychosomatic symptoms. Her work also encompasses personality disorders, as well as difficulties in managing crises, emotions, and relationships. Her primary therapeutic approach is psychodynamic, while she also incorporates elements from other therapeutic models, tailoring them to the specific needs of her cases. Finally, she provides counseling services to couples and parents - families.

Ana de la Guía is a qualified Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist and professional license holder. After completing her five-year studies in Psychology at the University of Jaén, Spain, she continued her studies at the University of Málaga in a pre-doctoral master's degree in Social Research and Intervention. After that, she specialized in a four-year certified program by the European Association for Psychotherapy in Person-centered Psychotherapy at the College of Humanities ICPS in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde (Scotland). Later, she completed a two-year master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Elche, Spain. Ana has also specialized in cognitive behavioral therapy as a Bachelor's and Master's approach and she has completed the first level of EMDR in trauma. In this moment, she has just completed her specialization in sexual therapy from the University of Valencia. As a personal interest, she studies existential psychology, as well as philosophy and anthropology. She is currently taking a training program in Couples Counseling Therapy at KETHESY. During her professional career she has worked in the public and private sectors in Spain and in Greece providing psychotherapy services in different contexts as well as psychosocial intervention in international organizations such as the UN High Commissioner, International Organization for Migration or the Greek Forum of Refugees. In recent years until today, she has been working privately providing individual and group sessions for adults and teenagers, educational programs and workshops as well as personal development retreats.

Kalogeropoulou Fenia is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Larissa. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology - Psychotherapy from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom, as well as a master's degree in Counseling Psychotherapy. Additionally, she has earned a doctoral degree in Neuropsychology from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom. She received training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Hellenic Society of Group Analytical and Family Therapy and in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research. Since 2006, she has been working as a Psychologist at the Agia Fotini Clinic. Finally, in her practice, she handles cases across the entire spectrum of psychology, with a specialization in cognitive behavioral therapy, panic attacks - phobias, as well as anxiety and mood disorders.

Kostis Nikos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Swansea University in Wales, and has completed postgraduate studies (MSc Abnormal and Clinical Psychology) at the same university. Subsequently, he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. He has worked as a Clinical Psychologist in a Private Psychiatric Clinic as well as in a Residential Care Facility, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Psychology, and Anxiety and Mood Disorders.

Panagi Sokratis is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Larnaca. He graduated from Intercollege Nicosia in the field of Psychology and pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Derby (United Kingdom) in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy. As a Psychotherapist, he has extensive experience managing anxiety, depression, obsessions, compulsions, addictions, anger, post-traumatic stress, eating disorders, grief, interpersonal relationships, and more. Additionally, he has provided his services to schools, private institutes, NGOs, international organizations, rehabilitation centers, hospitals (private and military), prisons, businesses, and the media (television and radio stations, magazines, blogs).

Polyxronaki Panagiota is a clinical psychologist - psychotherapist providing online sessions.

She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University, Netherlands. She has been trained in the Cognitive Behavioral Approach by the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies.

She is certified in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, has completed the one-year postgraduate program in Clinical Psychopathology at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the Research University Mental Health Institute (EPISY), as well as holding a diploma in Coaching from UGROW and the Positive Psychology Society.

In parallel, she has attended numerous specialized trainings and continually pursues her professional development through supervision and ongoing education.

Regarding her professional training, she completed her internship as part of her postgraduate studies at the Psychiatric Clinic of the University Hospital of Heraklion and at the Alzheimer Day Center "Nefeli". Additionally, she completed an internship at the Student Counseling Center of NKUA, providing therapeutic support to students.

She works privately, providing sessions to adults and adolescents.

Pauletsi - Stefani Aleksandra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and operates a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She holds a degree in Psychology with a postgraduate qualification in "Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders" from the Medical School of the University of Athens and has been trained in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). She is also a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, works as a psychologist in a kindergarten, and contributes articles on psychological topics to various websites. Additionally, her voluntary experience and participation in numerous conferences, seminars, and research projects related to various issues in the fields of Psychology and Psychiatry have provided her with extensive knowledge in her field. She offers therapy for adults, adolescents, and parent counseling. Her office provides specialized interventions for anxiety and stress, depression, grief, interpersonal relationship problems, eating issues, psychosomatic conditions, professional goal setting, and more generally for managing difficulties related to mental health and enhancing self-esteem.

Η Έλενα Δέδε είναι Ψυχολόγος με Άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος, έχει κάνει μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση στην Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και συνεχίζει την εκπαίδευσή της στην Σχεσιακή Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Σχεσιακής και Ομαδικής Ψυχανάλυσης κατά Irvin Yalom. Βρίσκεται σε εποπτεία και προσωπική θεραπεία σταθερά, σε εβδομαδιαία βάση από την αρχή της επαγγελματικής της πορείας, σε ατομικό και ομαδικό πλαίσιο, ενώ προσφέρει δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες. Κατέχει πτυχίο BSc (Hons) στην Ψυχολογία από το University of Essex και μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο MΑ στην Συμβουλευτική και Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το University of East London. Έχει επιπλέον ολοκληρώσει την επιμόρφωση στην Ολιστική Προσέγγιση στην Παιδοψυχολογία μέσω του Κέντρου Επιμόρφωσης Δια Βίου Μάθησης του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, καθώς και την εκπαίδευσή της στην Σωματικά Επικεντρωμένη Ψυχοθεραπεία Gestalt στο Κέντρο Δίοδος. Παρακολουθεί ανελλιπώς σεμινάρια, εκπαιδεύσεις και εποπτείες, συνεχίζοντας με συνέπεια τη διαρκή της επαγγελματική και προσωπική εξέλιξη. Έχει επαγγελματική εμπειρία μέσα από τη συνεργασία της με το Ίδρυμα “Λίλιαν Βουδούρη”, την πρακτική της άσκηση ως Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας στο Μητροπολιτικό Κολλέγιο και τη συμμετοχή της στη Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Ημέρας Αμαρουσίου Franco Basaglia (Ε.Π.Α.Ψ.Υ.). Στο θεραπευτικό της έργο εστιάζει στη σχέση ως βασικό πεδίο προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και ψυχικής αλλαγής, καθώς και σε ζητήματα όπως την διαχείριση άγχους και κρίσεων πανικού, κατάθλιψη, θλίψη και πένθος, φοβίες και διατροφικές διαταραχές, διαχείριση θυμού και συναισθηματικής έντασης, αυτοεικόνα, αυτοεκτίμηση και προσωπική ανάπτυξη, ζητήματα σχέσεων, ορίων και συναισθηματικής εγγύτητας, θέματα σεξουαλικότητας και σεξουαλικού προσανατολισμού.

Στο παρελθόν έχει ολοκληρώσει τις σπουδές της στην Πολιτισμική Τεχνολογία και Επικοινωνία στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου, καθώς και στην Φωτογραφία, Βίντεο και Νέες Τεχνολογίες στην σχολή Focus. Οι σπουδές αυτές διαμόρφωσαν μια διευρυμένη ματιά πάνω στην ανθρώπινη εμπειρία και ανέπτυξαν την ικανότητα παρατήρησης των λεπτομερειών, της έκφρασης και της αφήγησης — στοιχεία που αποτελούν ουσιώδες μέρος της ψυχοθεραπευτικής της ταυτότητας. Η καλλιτεχνική και πολιτισμική της εκπαίδευση καλλιέργησε μια βαθιά ενσυναίσθηση, ευαισθησία και δημιουργικότητα απέναντι στην ανθρώπινη ψυχή, εμπλουτίζοντας τον τρόπο με τον οποίο προσεγγίζει και συνοδεύει τους θεραπευόμενούς της.

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.

Dimitra Karakasi is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has completed postgraduate studies and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She has worked in mental health facilities and school units, gaining experience in providing psychological support to adults, adolescents, and children. She deals with issues related to anxiety, depression, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, and enhancing self-esteem. Her clinical practice is based on scientifically validated methods, aiming to promote mental health and personal development.

Anastasia Skliva is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Keratsini. She holds a degree in psychology from the Metropolitan College, has been trained in counseling psychotherapy at the Universal Training lifelong learning center, and specializes in systemic psychotherapy through her studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has experience managing mental health issues through counseling programs as well as her involvement with the NGO IASIS. She undertakes psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and couples facing difficulties, and also conducts parent counseling sessions. Sessions are held either in person or online.

Zoumpoulaki Xara is a psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. She holds a professional license to practice psychology and maintains a private practice based in Dafni, Attica. She completed her postgraduate studies in the program "Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been trained and collaborated with mental health structures and public organizations such as Attikon University General Hospital (2nd Psychiatric Clinic and Liaison Psychiatry), the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults (Psychiatric Home Care), the NGO Homestart Athens, and the organization Megalo Mas Spiti. She works as a psychologist in collaboration with centers in Athens, offering psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parental counseling. She has attended numerous seminars and additional training in mental health and psychotherapy topics with the aim of continuous professional development. She provides individual therapy sessions addressing a wide range of human difficulties and conditions.

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.