Health professionals for Depression

Vlaxakis Ioannis is a Psychiatrist practicing privately in Ampelokipoi since 2007. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and has completed a 5-year specialization in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria". Additionally, he collaborates with the Psychiatric Clinic "Galini" and is a member of SOS Doctors, having conducted over a thousand home visits and managed cases spanning the entire spectrum of psychiatric pathology, many of which were acute and emergency situations. Finally, the doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions such as depression, dementia, and anxiety and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Gioumpasi Zefi is a Psychologist who operates a private practice in Kallithea. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a professional license to practice. She has received postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology from the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.PSY.) and the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens - Aeginiteion Hospital, as well as in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. Her extensive professional experience includes collaboration with various organizations as a Coordinator and Psychologist in Non-Profit Organizations, Day Centers, and Supported Living Facilities, providing individual and group sessions to children and adolescents with typical development and high-functioning disabilities, psychoeducation, and parental counseling. She also collaborates with private centers, offering individual and group sessions focused on Career Guidance for children and adolescents. Additionally, she administers School Readiness Tests and WISC V Intelligence Tests to children and adolescents. She has participated in the psychosocial support telephone helpline, from the First Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the Federation of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health Agencies "ARGO." She has worked as a psychologist with the Onassis Foundation in the programs "In the Heart of Autism" and "The Art of Recycling." Keeping up with ongoing developments in the field of Psychology and the continuously increasing needs, she has attended a large number of seminars and postgraduate training courses. She offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of each individual based on Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy.

Nikolopoulou Nefeli is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ilisia. She graduated with distinction from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London (UEL) and is completing postgraduate studies in Clinical and Community Psychology at the same university. She specializes in Systemic Therapy at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (AKMA) and holds a Professional Diploma in Counselling (Professional Diploma in Counselling Skills: Theory & Practice) from the European International University. Her experience includes participation in individual and group counseling as well as family system support at KETHEA EN DRASI, in reintegration units, mild intervention, and family support, in collaboration with interdisciplinary therapeutic teams. She has attended numerous seminars and conferences focusing on the therapeutic relationship, emotional bonding, crisis management, psychological trauma, and diversity in psychotherapy. In 2026, she presented a paper titled "Experiences and perceptions of systemic therapists working with clients facing eating disorder issues" at the 9th European Conference of Qualitative Inquiry (ECQI) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. At her private practice in Ilisia, she conducts individual adult sessions in Greek and English.

Kypraiou Areti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She specializes in individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and adolescent counseling. Additionally, she coordinates parent groups. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology and Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she received training in Parent Group Coordination at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools (a member of the International Federation for Parent Education - Fédération Internationale pour l'Éducation des Parents), with which she collaborates. She continues her education through specialized seminars on various topics related to individual therapy. Finally, she frequently delivers lectures and seminars for parents, adolescents, and educators, contributes articles to newspapers, and serves as a scientific collaborator for websites concerning psychology and child-rearing issues.

Ψυχολόγος | Υποψήφια Κλινική Ψυχολόγος

Ψυχαναλυτική – Προσωποκεντρική Προσέγγιση | Ατομική Ψυχοθεραπεία Ενηλίκων

Η Βασιλική-Ελένη Βλάχου είναι αδειούχος Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και μέλος του Βρετανικού Συλλόγου Ψυχολόγων ( The British Psychological Society).Πραγματοποιεί τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στην Clinical Psychology στο University of Kent (UK) και παράλληλα εκπαιδεύεται στην Ψυχαναλυτική – Ψυχοδυναμική προσέγγιση, με στόχο την εμβάθυνση στην κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης ψυχής και των ασυνείδητων διεργασιών που επηρεάζουν τη ζωή και τη συμπεριφορά του ατόμου.

Προσεγγίζει την ψυχοθεραπεία με σεβασμό, ενσυναίσθηση και αυθεντικότητα, δημιουργώντας έναν ασφαλή θεραπευτικό χώρο στον οποίο ο θεραπευόμενος μπορεί να εκφράσει ελεύθερα σκέψεις, συναισθήματα και εμπειρίες, χωρίς φόβο κριτικής. Εφαρμόζει ατομική θεραπεία ενηλίκων, με κύρια θεωρητική βάση την ψυχαναλυτική και προσωποκεντρική προσέγγιση, εστιάζοντας στην προσωπική ιστορία, τις σχέσεις και τα επαναλαμβανόμενα μοτίβα ζωής.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Διεθνές Ινστιτούτο Κυβερνοασφάλειας Ελλάδος (CSI Institute), όπου παρείχε ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε άτομα που υπήρξαν θύματα ηλεκτρονικής απάτης, εκβιασμού και διαδικτυακής κακοποίησης. Παράλληλα, ασχολείται ενεργά με την επιστημονική αρθρογραφία, με θεματολογία που αφορά την ψυχική υγεία και τις κοινωνικές της προεκτάσεις.

Η κλινική της εξειδίκευση περιλαμβάνει, κρίσεις πανικού & διαταραχές άγχους, τραυματικά βιώματα & συναισθηματικά τραύματα, διατροφικές διαταραχές (ανορεξία, βουλιμία, υπερφαγία), κρίσεις ταυτότητας και δυσκολίες μετά την εγκυμοσύνη, κατάθλιψη, δυσλειτουργικές σχέσεις & ψυχική εξουθένωση, ενίσχυση ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας & προσωπικής ανάπτυξης.

Papadopoulou Georgia (Tzia) is a Psychologist - Integrative Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of East London and holder of a master's degree in Counseling & Psychotherapy. She applies the integrative psychotherapy model, tailoring the approach to the unique needs of each individual client. She combines techniques from cognitive, psychodynamic, and person-centered approaches with the aim of improving emotional well-being, personal development, and self-understanding. She provides individual sessions for adults and young people over 18 years old who wish to address issues such as anxiety, stress, emotional difficulties, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, losses, or identity crises.

She does not undertake a diagnostic role but focuses on psychological support and counseling, offering a safe, confidential, and warm environment for the client. She deeply believes in the power of acceptance, authenticity, and internal change. Her goal is to provide high-quality and scientifically supported psychological care, with humanity, empathy, and respect for each person's needs.

“I am not here to tell the client what to do. I am here to explore together what is happening within and around them, and to find, step by step, the path that fits their unique personality.”

Η Ελισάβετ Ορτεντσίου είναι Ψυχολόγος με σπουδές στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία και μεταπτυχιακή εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Είναι απόφοιτος του BSc Applied Psychology από το University of Derby και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου (MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy) από το University of Central Lancashire.Παρέχει αποκλειστικά online συνεδρίες, προσφέροντας εξατομικευμένη ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες.

Διαθέτει περίπου τρία χρόνια εμπειρίας στην παροχή ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης, μέσω της ιδιωτικής πρακτικής και της εθελοντικής της δράσης. Έχει συνεργαστεί με το Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Γυναικών Ευρώπης, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και διαχείριση κρίσεων σε άτομα που έχουν βιώσει κακοποίηση, ενώ συνεργάζεται και με τον οργανισμό "ΕΥΖΩ ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ΚΑΡΚΙΝΟ", προσφέροντας υποστήριξη σε ογκολογικούς ασθενείς και τους φροντιστές τους.

Έχει εμπειρία στη διαχείριση του άγχους, της θλίψης, της αυτοκριτικής, των αρνητικών σκέψεων, των διαπροσωπικών δυσκολιών, του πένθους και του ακαδημαϊκού στρες. Αν και το βασικό της θεραπευτικό υπόβαθρο είναι η Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT), υιοθετεί μια εξατομικευμένη και συνθετική προσέγγιση, προσαρμόζοντας τη θεραπεία στις ανάγκες του κάθε ατόμου, με ενσυναίσθηση, σεβασμό και άνευ όρων αποδοχή.

Η Κουκουρίκη Χριστίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος και Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης, προσφέροντας υπηρεσίες ατομικής, ζεύγους και οικογενειακής ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας από το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης με μεταπτυχιακό στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου με θέμα Κοινωνική Πολιτική και Πολιτισμικές Διαστάσεις και εξειδίκευση στη Συμβουλευτική και τον Προσανατολισμό (ΑΣΠΑΙΤΕ). Διαθέτει πρόσθετη επιμόρφωση στην Συμβουλευτική Σταδιοδρομίας και στην Εκπαίδευση Ενηλίκων και είναι πιστοποιημένη Εκπαιδεύτρια Ενηλίκων. Έχει ολοκληρωμένη εκπαίδευση και επιμορφώσεις στη Συστημική Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική και ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια είναι μέλος της Συστημικής Εταιρείας Βορείου Ελλάδος και Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας (EFTA-CIM). Για 12 χρόνια έχει υπάρξει ενεργό μέλος και για ένα διάστημα πρόεδρος του Παρατηρητηρίου για τα Δικαιώματα στο χώρο της Ψυχικής Υγείας. Διαθέτει εικοσαετή εργασιακή εμπειρία σε διάφορα πλαίσια. Εργάζεται ως Ψυχολόγος σε Δήμο, όπου παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχο-κοινωνικής στήριξης, συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε άτομα και οικογένειες. Κύρια έμφαση της δουλειάς της είναι οι δυσκολίες σε θέματα ψυχικής υγείας, όπως κατάθλιψη, στρες, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, απώλειες, ψυχώσεις κλπ αλλά και τα γενικότερα προβλήματα που προκύπτουν από αναπηρίες, ασθένειες και άλλα δύσκολα γεγονότα ζωής. Επί σειρά ετών εργάστηκε ως Σύμβουλος Σταδιοδρομίας σε Σχολεία Δεύτερης Ευκαιρίας και σε προγράμματα Συμβουλευτικής Ανέργων, ως υπεύθυνη και εκπαιδεύτρια των Σχολών Γονέων. Από το 2007 έχει διεξάγει σεμινάρια ως Εκπαιδεύτρια Ενηλίκων κυρίως σε ομάδες γονέων, εργαζομένων, επαγγελματιών και σε άλλες ομάδες ενηλίκων. Ακόμη, υπήρξε συντονίστρια ομάδας για την κατάθλιψη για δέκα χρόνια. Τέλος, απέκτησε πολύτιμη κλινική εμπειρία ασκούμενη σε δημόσιες και μη δομές ψυχικής υγείας και σε μη κυβερνητικές οργανώσεις, όπως το Παιδοψυχιατρικό του Ιπποκράτειου νοσοκομείου, το Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης, τα Κέντρα Ψυχικής Υγείας κεντρικού και δυτικού (Αμπελοκήπων) τομέα, το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης, το Κρατικό Θεραπευτήριο Λέρου, το Πολυϊατρείο PRAKSIS, το Πολύκεντρο Δήμου Μυτιλήνης, την Εταιρεία Σπαστικών Βορείου Ελλάδος, την ΑΡΣΙΣ, την Εθελοντική Εργασία κλπ.

Bivian Mpaika is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist and provides private sessions. She studied Psychology at the Open University of the United Kingdom and trained in Systemic - Integrative Psychotherapy for adults and families at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships. She also holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). Initially, choosing to work with adolescents, she studied Physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and deepened her understanding of their pedagogical and psychological needs during her postgraduate studies at the Open University. While working in secondary education, she voluntarily coordinated psychoeducational and career guidance programs. Providing her services voluntarily at KETHEA, she participated as an assistant therapist in groups for parents, partners, and siblings of individuals with addiction. She also took part as a co-coordinator of counseling groups for educators. In the field of psychology, she has attended numerous training and educational programs and continues to enhance her skills on topics such as couples therapy, grief management, self-criticism, divorce, addictions, and more.

Lamprou Giannis is a Clinical Psychologist with a private practice located in central Athens. He holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postgraduate specialization studies in Clinical Psychology from the same university. Additionally, he has attended advanced training programs focused on the mental health of children and adolescents and has participated in seminars on Lacanian-oriented psychoanalytic theory as part of his continuous professional development and training. He has applied his psychological expertise in various settings, including the field of addictions, in a psychiatric unit for children and adolescents, in counseling and psychological support for students, and in providing psychological support for unaccompanied minors. Currently, he works in a counseling and psychotherapeutic capacity, offering individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, aiming at prevention, diagnosis, support, and intervention in matters related to mental health, always taking into account the needs of each individual. More specifically, the management of emotional responses, the treatment of depressive and anxiety symptoms, difficulties related to interpersonal relationships, as well as issues concerning identity and self-image are some of the aspects that can be addressed and explored within individual therapy sessions.

Vasiliki Sotiropoulou is a Psychologist and graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a postgraduate student in the Applied Developmental Psychology program at the Hellenic Open University and has received further training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Therapy and Counseling. Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) at the Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy. She has also been trained in Special Education and Learning Disabilities as well as in Sexual Education for children and adolescents at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the WISC-VGR. She has worked in a private child psychiatry practice, at the “Eleni Gouvani” Speech Therapy Center, and has completed internships at the KEAT Kallithea (Special School for the Blind), the 1st Gymnasium of Ilion, and the “Nostos” shelter facility. She has also volunteered with the Life Center and the European Women’s Network. She provides online psychotherapy to adults and adolescents on issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), intrusive thoughts, compulsions, perfectionism, insecurity, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, loss, burnout, and emotion regulation.

Myrto Mitraka Papageorgiou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, holding a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in “Identities and Interpersonal Relationships.” She has completed training in Systemic – Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations.

She has worked with elderly individuals in care units, as well as with children, adolescents, and adults in specialized therapy centers and online psychotherapy platforms. She provides therapeutic support tailored to each person’s unique needs, offering a safe and empathetic space.

Simigdali Ioanna is a Psychologist conducting online counseling and psychotherapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults. She is a graduate of the University of Ioannina (2022) and holds a professional license to practice. She holds a Master’s Degree in “Clinical Mental Health” from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2025) and has completed a three-year training program in Psychodynamic Approach (2022–2025), certified by the Hellenic Counseling Society. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous education and professional development, having attended numerous seminars, webinars, and specialized training programs. Since 2022, she has gained valuable clinical experience in public mental health facilities, working in two hospitals and a Mental Health Center, and subsequently in the private sector at Centers for Special Therapies, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, as well as patients with mental disorders. Additionally, she has been involved in the administration and evaluation of psychometric tools. Concurrently, she actively participates in scientific conferences and presentations. Her research focuses on issues of parental attachment, childhood trauma (abuse – neglect), and psychological resilience, topics that deeply sensitize her and enhance her sense of responsibility towards people. Her goal is to provide a space of safety, authentic connection, and psychological support, with empathy and respect for the uniqueness of each individual.

Zigka Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Cholargos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Hull, UK, and a Master's degree in Occupational and Organizational Psychology from the same university. She has completed a 5-year training in Somatic Psychotherapy using the Biosynthesis method. After 10 years of working in the business sector focusing on human resource development, she decided to concurrently practice privately, oriented towards psychological support and personal development. She works by helping individuals achieve a harmonious experience with their will and capabilities, while simultaneously evolving optimally by charting an increasingly conscious path within any system to which they belong. At the same time, she continues her collaboration with employers, contributing to the optimal mental health of their employees by providing assistance during moments of personal or professional crisis. Lastly, it would be remiss not to mention her particular interest in cases of psychosomatic symptoms as well as interpersonal relationships.

Ο Ανδρέας Αλαβέρας,MSc είναι ένας Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Χολαργό. Ο ειδικός συνδυάζει την ισχυρή ακαδημαϊκή κατάρτιση με την πλούσια κλινική εμπειρία. Διαθέτει πτυχίο από το University of Hertfordshire και μεταπτυχιακό (MSc) στην Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία από το University of East London, ενώ η προσέγγισή του βασίζεται στις αρχές της Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (CBT).Η επαγγελματική του δράση χαρακτηρίζεται από έναν έντονο ανθρωποκεντρικό προσανατολισμό. Πέρα από την ιδιωτική του πρακτική στον Χολαργό και τη συνεργασία του με ιδιωτικούς οργανισμούς, έχει αναπτύξει σημαντικό έργο στην υποστήριξη ευάλωτων κοινωνικών ομάδων και ατόμων με χρόνιες παθήσεις.Ως θεραπευτής, εστιάζει στην παροχή ενός ασφαλούς περιβάλλοντος για τη διαχείριση σύγχρονων προκλήσεων, όπως: Οι διαταραχές άγχους και οι κρίσεις πανικού,η κατάθλιψη και οι συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες καθώς και η διαχείριση απώλειας και πένθους.Η φιλοσοφία του εστιάζει στην οικοδόμηση μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης με τον θεραπευόμενο, με στόχο την κατανόηση των βαθύτερων αιτιών των προβλημάτων και την ανάπτυξη πρακτικών δεξιοτήτων για τη βελτίωση της καθημερινότητας και της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας.

Angeliki Xatzimanoli, MSc is a Psychologist, certified Psychotherapist, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and graduated from the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University. Additionally, she has a master's degree in "Addiction Treatment - Addictology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Medical School of Athens. Currently, she is training in "Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling" at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Athens (Ke.S.Me.Th.). Throughout her career, she has volunteered with the Non-Governmental Organizations "ActionAid Hellas" and the International Cybersecurity Institute (CSI). She served as a Psychologist for the NGO "The Home Project" and collaborates as an external associate with the Center for Special Therapies "Oikogeneia." She also writes voluntarily for the website ''efiveia.gr,'' focusing on family and its connection and collaboration with the online therapy platform Terappin. She has been trained in the application of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy protocol (TF-CBT). She provides psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults. It is noteworthy that she participated in authoring the European program "TRACeD," within the framework of actions for the awareness and prevention of online gender-based violence. In her private practice, she undertakes the assessment, monitoring, and psychotherapeutic treatment of various psychological difficulties, such as anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, as well as issues related to interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.

Christina Holt is a Greek-American psychologist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Sheffield and a BA in Psychology from Temple University. She was born in Pennsylvania, USA, and currently resides in Thessaloniki.

For the past ten years, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, supporting individuals with diverse needs, including learning and developmental differences, as well as emotional regulation challenges.

She is currently gaining expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to further enhance the practical tools she provides to her clients. Her approach combines scientific knowledge with empathy, offering strategies to cultivate self-awareness, psychological resilience, and emotional balance.

She has participated in numerous conferences and specialized seminars on ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, bullying, inclusive education, and developmental and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Her academic research includes studies on the impact of childhood experiences on adult interpersonal relationships and the use of music and dance therapy in schizophrenia.

Focused on empowering individuals, Christina bridges psychological theory with practical application, providing knowledge and tools that support self-awareness, psychological resilience, and a balanced, meaningful life.

 Languages: English and Greek (native)