Health professionals for Panic attacks near Ilion

Despoina Zagka is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. She has experience in private practice as well as in public and private institutions, where she has worked with adults, adolescents, and the elderly through psychotherapy and counseling sessions. She has also coordinated and facilitated experiential group sessions, both psychoeducational and therapeutic in nature, emphasizing the power of the group and interaction. She is completing the Master's Degree Program at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled "Psychotherapy: Theoretical Frameworks, Clinical Applications, and Comparative Approaches," and has specialized in MI Therapy (Music Therapy Technique). Additionally, she has completed the postgraduate seminar at the University of West Attica titled "Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents," as well as an online course from Yale University titled "The Science Of Well-Being." Her therapeutic approach is based on elements of integrative and person-centered approaches, emphasizing the relationship, authenticity, and individualization: each person is unique, and her goal is to create a safe space where they can express themselves, better understand themselves, and find new ways to cope with their difficulties.

Giorgos Orfanos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains two private practices, in Peristeri and Athens (Ilisia - Hilton). He holds a distinction-awarded master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology (MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology with Distinction) from the University of Central Lancashire, as well as a first-class honours degree in Psychology (BSc Hons Psychology Science – First Class Honours) from the University of Essex. Additionally, he has completed studies in Economics at Kingston University in London. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which he completed at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, with experience in individual sessions and group interventions within mental health organizations such as the NGOs Agkalia and Symvallein. His therapeutic approaches incorporate elements from the "third wave" of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Furthermore, his extensive background in the business sector has motivated him to continuously develop his knowledge of critical psychological concepts such as anxiety, stress, and generally high psycho-emotional pressure and performance conditions (performance psychology). He believes in a collaborative relationship, considering the therapeutic alliance and unconditional acceptance as the cornerstone for the success of therapy, the enhancement of self-awareness, psychological resilience, and personal development.

Aleksatou Olga MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She completed her studies in Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently attended the postgraduate program "Reading, Language and Cognition" at York University. She holds a diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from the Center for Applied Counseling and Psychology and has worked as an external collaborator in facilities in Kypseli and Thrakomakedones. She has acquired psychotherapeutic experience with adults, adolescents, and children in addressing various anxiety disorders, emotional and behavioral disorders, counseling, cases of learning difficulties, and the assessment of children's intelligence (WISC III). Finally, the psychologist has attended and trained in specialized educational seminars, maintaining excellent training in her areas of expertise. Her areas of specialization include psychological support for adults, adolescents, and children, counseling for adults, couples, and parents, anxiety management during national university entrance exams, treatment of emotional disorders, diagnosis of learning difficulties, and finally, the assessment of children's intelligence (WISC III).

Boukea Eirini is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Peristeri. She holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She possesses a professional license (3173/15-4-2005), is an active member of the Greek Psychological Society (S.E.Ps.) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (EL.E.SY.TH.). She specializes in Family/Systemic Psychotherapy and provides counseling and individual psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents, group psychotherapy for adults, couples and family therapy, regardless of the presenting issue/symptom. She is in continuous training and supervision while actively participating in experiential self-awareness processes. Through her personal and professional experience, she considers the psychotherapeutic journey to be the greatest gift a person can offer themselves for a better life.

Makra Sevasti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Acharnes. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation and a four-year scholarship from the Dodecanese Foundation) and a postgraduate diploma from the same University. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy for children and adults (Scholarship "Giannis Boulougouris" from the Institute for Research and Behavior Therapy for the four-year study program). In her private practice, she offers high-level individual psychotherapy services for adults to address psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, interpersonal difficulties, as well as individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents in cases such as anxiety, phobias, emotional difficulties, behavioral problems, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Additionally, she provides counseling services to parents and couples. Lastly, she has an established body of written work related to the psychotherapy of children and adults.

Alexandros Mplithikiotis is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. He studied Psychology at the University of Wales and holds a master's degree in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counseling (cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic) from the University of Derby. Additionally, he has received advanced training in Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method and is a specialized schema therapy practitioner recognized by the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST). He has experience working in various settings and currently also works in the Social Service of the Municipality of Agioi Anargyroi. His clinical training addresses issues such as anxiety disorders, depression, personality disorders, sleep disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and trauma. Finally, he specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, cognitive-behavioral hypnosis and clinical hypnotherapy, and cinema-based therapy.

Η Γκίκα Νάντια είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι, όπου παρέχει υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, εφήβους, γονείς και ζευγάρια. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (BSc-ΕΚΠΑ) και έχει ολοκληρώσει την τετραετή της εκπαίδευση στην Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, στο Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας «Λόγω Ψυχής», το οποίο είναι ένας ευρωπαϊκά αναγνωρισμένος και πιστοποιημένος φορέας επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας.  Εκπαιδεύτηκε στο Κλινικό Πρόγραμμα Ειδίκευσης στην Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία “SANE” (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon), το οποίο αποτελεί μία σύνθεση της Συστημικής Προσέγγισης με την θεωρία του συναισθηματικού δεσμού, τις αρχές της αφηγηματικής ψυχολογίας και τα σύγχρονα ευρήματα στον τομέα των νευροεπιστημών. Έχει ολοκληρώσει την πρακτική της άσκηση στα “Παιδικά Χωριά SOS”, όπου συμμετείχε τόσο στην διεξαγωγή ερευνητικής εργασίας όσο και σε διεπιστημονικές ομάδες, με στόχο την διασύνδεση και συνεργασία του φορέα με άλλες υπηρεσίες, ώστε να εξυπηρετηθούν οι πολλαπλές ανάγκες των ωφελούμενων. Επιπρόσθετα, έχει ολοκληρώσει το μονοετές πρόγραμμα στην Εγκληματολογία και Δικαστική Ψυχολογία του Μητροπολιτικού Κολλεγίου Αθηνών και έχει εργαστεί εθελοντικά για έναν χρόνο στο Κέντρο Μελέτης του Εγκλήματος ( Κ.Ε.Μ.Ε), όπου συμμετείχε σε διεπιστημονικές ομάδες και είχε αναλάβει την επιστημονική επιμέλεια σεμιναρίων σχετικών με ζητήματα δικαστικής ψυχολογίας.

Στα πλαίσια της συνεχούς κατάρτισης και ενημέρωσης της στον κλάδο της ψυχολογίας και της ψυχοθεραπείας, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Διάγνωση Παιδιών μέσα από την Συστημική Οπτική στο «Λόγω Ψυχής» και έχει ολοκληρώσει το μονοετές πρόγραμμα «Ψυχοπαθολογία Παιδιού και Εφήβου» της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας για την Προαγωγή της Ψυχιατρικής και των Συναφών επιστημών. Συνεχίζει σταθερά την επιμόρφωση της στο γνωστικό της αντικείμενο παρακολουθώντας σεμινάρια, συνέδρια και επιστημονικές εκπαιδεύσεις ενώ προς διασφάλιση της ποιότητας του θεραπευτικού της έργου λαμβάνει συστηματικά εποπτεία της θεραπευτικής της δουλειάς.

Από το 2019 συνεργάζεται με ιδιωτικά κέντρα παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε εφήβους, ενήλικες, γονείς και ζευγάρια. Είναι προσηλωμένη στην παροχή διαρκούς υποστήριξης μέσω διάγνωσης, εκτίμησης και σχεδίασης εξατομικευμένων θεραπευτικών παρεμβάσεων υψηλής ποιότητας, βασισμένες σε σύγχρονες επιστημονικές μεθόδους και πρακτικές. Το 2024 δημιούργησε τον δικό της επαγγελματικό χώρο, όπου με πολλή φροντίδα, κατανόηση και σεβασμό, προσπαθεί να αγκαλιάσει τον άνθρωπο και να του επιτρέψει να ξεδιπλώσει την προσωπική του ιστορία με ασφάλεια. Μέσα από την θεραπευτική σχέση, συμπορεύεται με τον θεραπευόμενο στην ανακάλυψη των δυνατών του σημείων και στην διαμόρφωση νέων αφηγήσεων για τον εαυτό του.

Αριθμός Άδειας Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος : 1809-08/02/2019

Τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΣΕΨ) και Τακτικό μέλος τη Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Συστημικής Θεραπείας (EΛΕΣΥΘ)

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Aggelopoulou Nefeli is a Psychologist with a private practice in Peristeri. She graduated from the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in “Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry” from the Medical School of the same institution. Additionally, she has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at EPIPSY and Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, she possesses significant clinical and scientific experience, including numerous publications presented at conferences in which she has participated.

Patsi Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has experience in psychological support for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as in parent counseling, aiming to enhance communication and relationships within the family.

She collaborates with Centers for Special Therapies and Psychotherapy Centers and has participated in volunteer programs and harm reduction initiatives. Her goal is to strengthen mental resilience and support processes of change and recovery through collaboration and active participation. Additionally, she receives weekly supervision and has been undergoing individual therapy since 2022 and group therapy since 2025.

Ioannis Papadimas is a licensed psychologist, holding a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a full member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS) since 2020. He has specialized in Psychoanalytic–Psychodynamic Psychotherapy through his training at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy, and he has also completed postgraduate training in Psychoeducation and Behavioral Family Therapy.His professional background includes collaborations with well-established mental health and social care organizations. He has worked as a psychologist at The Smile of the Child, as well as at the Lilian Voudouri Foundation, where he served as coordinator in a Supported Living Residence (SYD). In addition, he has held the position of psychologist and scientific supervisor at the Association for the Care of Minors and Youth. He completed his internship at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (Dafni) and offered voluntary psychological support through the Social Services of the Municipality of Fyli.Currently, he provides online psychotherapy services from his private practice based in Ano Liosia, working with adults and adolescents on a wide range of psychological issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, emotional disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-esteem and identity issues, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. He also offers parental counseling and family support.His therapeutic approach focuses on building a stable, authentic, and safe therapeutic relationship, where individuals are encouraged to explore their inner world, process past experiences, and strengthen their psychological resilience in order to bring about meaningful and lasting change in their lives.

Maria Vogiatzi is a Psychologist & Systemic Family Psychotherapist licensed to practice, specializing in systemic-family therapy, and maintains a private practice in Acharnes. She is registered in the list of expert witnesses at the Single-Member Court of First Instance of Athens and appointed to conduct expert assessments. She studied psychology at Panteion University. Subsequently, she received further training from the British university Edexcel in the program "Specific Learning Difficulties-Dyslexia: Concept-Etiology-Diagnosis/Assessment" and was trained in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships.

She then specialized in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health of Aeginiteio Hospital. Afterwards, she obtained a master's degree in "School Counseling and Guidance" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is also certified in administering and evaluating the WISC-V intelligence test as well as in administering and interpreting projective tests (TAT, CAT, children's drawing). Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars and participated in research and conferences.

She has worked in a psychopedagogical center and in public primary and secondary education, providing school psychologist services. She has coordinated counseling groups for parents and adolescents. She has also worked as an adult educator in counseling programs. In her office, she offers counseling services and individual, couples, and family psychotherapy.

Mpoumpaliki Iliana is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of East London and has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at Peri Psychis. She also holds a Master's degree in Integrative Psychotherapy from City Unity College. Additionally, she is training in Art Therapy at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi" and has attended numerous educational programs and seminars. She has provided her services at PEPSAE, the Atypical Center, and the Hellenic Vojta Center. She handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person she treats. She conducts individual and group therapies. As a specialist in systemic family therapy, she also undertakes couples therapy.

Therapy Peristeri is a modern Center for Therapeutic Interventions in Peristeri that provides psychotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services both on an individual and group basis.

Therapy Peristeri - Xarisis Euthymios Kai Synergates is the founder and scientific director of the Special Therapies Center Therapy Peristeri and is an occupational therapist who offers great passion in his work.

At Therapy Peristeri, therapy begins with the human relationship. The center's team consists of experienced and dedicated therapists who love what they do and truly care for each individual. Through collaboration, respect, and a personalized approach, they create an environment of safety and trust where everyone can progress at their own pace. The team consists of Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists.

Specialized therapeutic services are provided for children, adolescents, and adults, aiming to develop skills and improve quality of life. The primary goal of the center’s team is to deliver high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

The team approaches each client with absolute responsibility, complete understanding, and always personalized care.

Marina Apostolou is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia - Nea Chalkidona. She is a graduate of the European University Cyprus, based in Nicosia, and holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist with license number 1248798/26-11-22. She has completed a comprehensive training program in Applied Behavior Analysis at Panteion University. She has particularly focused on mental health and well-being issues of the elderly. She has participated in numerous seminars covering, among other topics, sexology, personality disorders, as well as issues related to stereotypes and discrimination within the family.

Plafountzis Giorgos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently completed postgraduate studies in Human Resource Management at the University of Leeds. As a Psychologist, he has worked at the Aeromedical Center and the "Ariadne" Shelter. At Psycho Exelixis, individual psychotherapy and counseling for adults and adolescents are provided, as well as the conduct of seminars on mental health in the workplace.

Η Δρίτσα Νίκη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Αιγάλεω, όπου παρέχει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία παιδιών και ενηλίκων, συμβουλευτική γονέων και ψυχοθεραπευτική παρέμβαση σε πλήθος διαταραχών, όπως κρίσεις πανικού, κατάθλιψη, διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες, ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή κ.α. Επίσης, είναι επιστημονική συνεργάτης στον οργανισμό "Κιβωτός του Κόσμου", όπου παρέχει ψυχοθεραπεία σε παιδιά του οργανισμού με ΔΕΠ-Υ, μετατραυματική διαταραχή η συναισθηματικές διαταραχές. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών & Πολιτικών Επιστημών και ειδικεύτηκε στη Γνωσιακή και Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων από το Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Ενηλίκων. Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσής και εξέλιξής της έχει εκπαιδευτεί στις "Προβολικές Δοκιμασίες”-TAT και CAT (ψυχομετρικά τεστ) καθώς και στο Σύνδρομο "Asperger" και στις "Μαθησιακές Δυσκολίες και Δυσλεξία" στο Εθνικό & Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Είναι άρτια εκπαιδευμένη στην ανάλυση συμπεριφοράς σε παιδιά στο αυτιστικό φάσμα και στη μέθοδο Teach για διαταραχές αυτιστικού φάσματος. Επιπλέον, έχει συμμετάσχει σε ομάδα αυτογνωσίας καθώς και σε ομάδα παιγνιοθεραπείας. Έχει ολοκληρώσει πρακτική άσκηση σε Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο Αθηνών και στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο "Δρομοκαίτειο", όπου ανέλαβε τη διερεύνηση νέων περιστατικών προς εισαγωγή και παρακολούθηση τους, κατά τη διάρκεια της νοσηλείας τους. Παράλληλα, παρακολούθησε σχετικά σεμινάρια στη κλινική συνέντευξη και στη ψυχοφαρμακολογία. Διαθέτει εμπειρία έχοντας εργαστεί σε δημόσιου φορείς (Γυμνάσια-Λύκεια-ΕΠΑΛ Βάρης) με αντικείμενο τη Ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και συμβουλευτική εφήβων. Έχει ασχοληθεί ιδιαίτερα με την εκπαίδευση παιδιών και παράλληλη στήριξη σε παιδιά με αυτισμό, μαθησιακές δυσκολίες και ΔΕΠ-Υ, εκπαιδεύοντας τα παιδιά σε κοινωνικές δεξιότητες και συναισθηματική αγωγή και παρέχοντας συμβουλευτική γονέων. Επίσης, εργάστηκε ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Ενηλίκων στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς, όπου εξειδικεύτηκε στη Κλινική συνέντευξη, θεραπεία και εποπτεία. Έχει ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον σε θέματα αυτοπεποίθησης και κοινωνικής ένταξης σε παιδιά με αναπτυξιακές δυσκολίες καθώς και η πρόληψη ψυχικής υγείας σε παιδιά και εφήβους, δίνοντας έμφαση σε θέματα εθισμού στο διαδίκτυο, αγχώδεις διαταραχές και σχολικό εκφοβισμό. Στην ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων στοχεύει στην εκπαίδευση των θεραπευομένων στη διαχείριση κρίσεων άγχους, στην διεκδικητική συμπεριφορά, στην αντιμετώπιση και ανακούφιση συμπτωμάτων άγχους ή καταθλιπτικής διάθεσης όπως και στη πρόληψη υποτροπής χρησιμοποιώντας τεχνικές και εργαλεία της γνωσιακής συμπεριφορικής θεραπείας.

Kyriazi Viky is a Psychologist and the Scientific Director of the Psychological Support and Personal Development Center "Insieme," located in Peristeri and Galatsi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Athens and a master's degree in "Psychology of Emergency Situations" from the University of Padua in Italy. She completed professional training in Intercultural Mediation and has collaborated with the Transplantation Department of the University Hospital of Padua and Civil Protection, participating in the implementation of numerous projects aimed at integrating vulnerable groups in schools and community settings in Greece and Italy. Additionally, she attended training in Systemic and Family Therapy at the Human Relations Exploration Laboratory. She has served as a member of the "Parent Schools" Task Force of the Ministry of Education and as Training Coordinator for lifelong learning programs. She has worked as a Psychologist and Coordinator in the refugee field for SOS Children's Villages and the Caritas Athens organization. Finally, she regularly participates in numerous sessions, seminars, and training programs in Greece and abroad as part of her commitment to scientific knowledge and ongoing professional development.