Health professionals for Panic attacks near Metamorfosi

Mpaloti Maria MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in the Kifisia area. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and postgraduate studies from the University of Nottingham, UK. She has specialized in the systemic approach, following extensive training at AKMA (Athens Center for the Study of Man). The Psychologist has participated in European conferences and has many years of experience in psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, as well as in group and family therapy.

Georgatos Gerasimos is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Acharnes. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and provides comprehensive psychiatric care to adults, addressing issues such as anxiety, mood disorders, panic disorder, depression, psychoses, and a wide range of other mental health conditions. He has worked in both the private and public sectors, gaining significant clinical experience through his work in private practice, at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia, and at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio, where he also completed his specialization. He applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a scientifically validated approach, aiming for accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment, and the overall enhancement of his patients' mental health and quality of life. All therapeutic decisions are made collaboratively, following a thorough presentation of available options, so that the patient can actively participate in the therapeutic process.

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H Παπαχριστοπούλου Αλεξία MPH, BSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Σχεσιακή Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Κηφισιά. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του University of Essex, ειδικευμένη στις Κλινικές Δεξιότητες με βάση τη Σχεσιακή Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Ινστιτούτο Σχεσιακής & Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΙΣΟΨ). Είναι εκπαιδευόμενη στην Ομαδική Ψυχοθεραπεία κατά Irvin Yalom και τα Σχεσιακά Δυναμικά της Ομάδος (ΙΣΟΨ) και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στη Δημόσια Υγεία & Επιδημιολογία (MPH) της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Στα πλαίσια της ομαδικής εκπαίδευσής της συν-συντονίζει θεραπευτική ομάδα από τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2023 στο Ινστιτούτο Σχεσιακής και Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας. Επιπλέον, είναι επιστημονική συνεργάτιδα του Κέντρου Ψυχοθεραπείας in – between στην Αθήνα, παρέχοντας ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά σε ενήλικες, εφήβους, ζεύγη και οικογένειες. Παράλληλα έχει συνεργαστεί με την Ευρωπαϊκή Υπηρεσία Ασύλου (European Union Agency for Asylum), παρέχοντας υποστήριξη στους αιτούντες Διεθνούς Προστασίας και σε άτομα που ανήκουν σε κοινωνικά ευάλωτους πληθυσμούς. Έχει λάβει μέρος σε ερευνητικό πρόγραμμα του Εθνικού Ινστιτούτου Υγείας των ΗΠΑ (NIH) σε θέματα υγείας που αφορούν στην Παιδική Παχυσαρκία, τη Διατροφική Συμπεριφορά και τη Γνωστική Λειτουργία των παιδιών και έχει συμμετάσχει ως συγγραφέας σε τρεις σχετικές δημοσιεύσεις σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά στο PubMed. Είναι μέλος της Διεθνούς Ένωσης Σχεσιακής Ψυχανάλυσης και Ψυχοθεραπείας (IARPP) και της Αμερικανικής Ένωσης Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (AGPA).

Dr. Plytas Nikolaos is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Neo Irakleio. He graduated in Medicine from the Medical School in Rome, Italy, and has received training in Systemic (family) Therapy at the Family Therapy Department of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. Through his extensive experience, Dr. Plytas effectively diagnoses and treats psychoses, bipolar mood disorders, and manic depression. Furthermore, in his private practice, he currently manages depression, anxiety, dementia, panic disorder, and various addictions using scientific and medical methods. In addition to the above, Dr. Plytas does not only handle individual cases; with his knowledge and experience in the field of Psychiatry, he is also capable of providing services such as couple therapy, assisting partners in addressing the various challenges they face.

Karoutsou Olga is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has specialized through a four-year training program in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). This is a humanistic approach tailored to the needs and capabilities of each individual. Alongside counseling and psychotherapy for adults, she also provides psychological support for adolescents and parental counseling, having specialized in Child Psychology (MSc, Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. In the context of her professional practice, she has worked at the Educational and Counseling Support Center of Nea Ionia and in private preschools, while also volunteering her services to new mothers and pregnant women facing financial difficulties. Believing in the continuous development of the individual, she pursues personal and professional growth through personal psychotherapy, supervision, and further training. In her professional experience to date, she has collaborated with individuals dealing with issues in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, depression, experiencing transitional life phases, or seeking a general improvement in their quality of life. She believes that within us lie the necessary strengths to improve our quality of life and accompanies each person on their therapeutic journey with equality and respect. Finally, it is worth mentioning that, beyond her studies in Psychology and Psychotherapy, she holds a degree in engineering from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Elisavet Pantazakou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the Psychology Department at the University of Hertfordshire.

She holds a master's degree in Work and Organizational Psychology from the University of Hertfordshire.

She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Bpokou Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate studies (MSc), earning a master's degree in Liaison Psychiatry from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her psychotherapeutic training, she participates in the Educational Program in Cognitive Psychotherapies at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPIΨY). She has also completed basic training in EMDR Therapy at TACT HELLAS as well as in the administration, interpretation, and scoring of diagnostic tools (WAIS-IV, WISC, SCID II, SCID-5, MMPI II). She has gained experience through her internship in Psychology and Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Institute for Rational Emotive and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and collaborates with the Neurodevelopmental Disorders department of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and clinical psychology.

Sarikosta Meropi is a Psychologist who has maintained a private practice in Nea Filadelfia since 2011. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a trainee Relational Psychotherapist in the Postgraduate Specialization Program in Clinical Skills based on the Cognitive Analytic Model and Relational Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She was trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Aeginiteio Hospital (EPIPSY) and attended the annual postgraduate seminar "Clinical Psychopathology" at the same hospital. She has acquired clinical experience in the psychiatric department of G.N.A. Sismanogleio, as well as in the First Psychiatric Clinic (EKPA) of Aeginiteio Hospital. Additionally, since 2009, she has worked as a psychologist and permanent staff member in the psychiatric department of the Central Clinic of Athens of the Hellenic Police (EL.AS), while actively engaging in volunteer work as a volunteer at the KEFI association (Association of Cancer Patients, Volunteers, Friends, and Doctors of Athens) supporting patients with cancer. She holds a license to practice as a psychologist and is a member of the International Association of Relational Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). From 2013 to 2016, she participated in group psychotherapy based on the principles of Gestalt at the Gestalt Foundation Psychotherapy & Training Center. Since 2020, she has been involved in group supervision, as well as individual and group psychotherapy within the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She continually updates her knowledge by participating in seminars and conferences both in Greece and abroad.

Ο Στέφανος Βαλμάς είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο ψυχοθεραπείας στην Κηφισιά. Είναι πτυχιούχος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης του Προγράμματος «Ψυχοθεραπεία: Θεωρητικά Πλαίσια, Συγκριτικές Προσεγγίσεις και Κλινικές Εφαρμογές» της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, έχοντας ολοκληρώσει και τους δύο κύκλους σπουδών με βαθμό «Άριστα». Εκπαιδεύεται στην Οικογενειακή και Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρωπίνων Σχέσεων, ενώ έχει παρακολουθήσει ετήσιο εκπαιδευτικό κύκλο στη Λακανική Ψυχανάλυση στην Ακαδημία Κλινικών Σπουδών της Αθήνας. Η κλινική του εμπειρία έχει διαμορφωθεί μέσα από τη συνεργασία του με το Κέντρο Κοινοτικής Ψυχικής Υγιεινής Βύρωνα - Καισαριανής του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου, την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης και Ψυχικής Υγείας (ΕΠΑΨΥ) – Οικοτροφείο Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης Πεντέλης και το Κέντρο Κοινότητας του Δήμου Κηφισιάς. Έχει, επίσης, συνεργαστεί με το Διακλαδικό Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας Ενόπλων Δυνάμεων του Γενικού Επιτελείου Εθνικής Άμυνας, στο πλαίσιο δράσεων ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης και ψυχοεκπαιδευτικών και βιωματικών παρεμβάσεων βασισμένων στην τέχνη. Στην ιδιωτική του πρακτική παρέχει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία σε εφήβους και ενήλικες, προσαρμόζοντας τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία στις ανάγκες, στο αίτημα και στους θεραπευτικούς στόχους κάθε ατόμου.

Antonopoulos Panagiotis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis, USA, and completed his undergraduate studies in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. Additionally, he attended a two-year postgraduate seminar on Clinical Psychopathology at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as postgraduate seminar cycles at Aiginiteio Hospital. He possesses valuable professional experience, having worked in Psychiatric Clinics of numerous hospitals, including the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Agia Olga" and the "Korgialeneio-Benakeio." Besides his private practice, he collaborates with Psychocare Athens, where he specializes in Adult Counseling, and concurrently serves as an English language instructor at the G. Kavallakis Foreign Language Centers in Agioi Anargyroi. Finally, he has participated in numerous seminars and conferences that have equipped him with the appropriate knowledge in the field of Psychotherapy, and he has also been a speaker and presenter at seminars related to his field.

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.

Η Πετράτου Αγγελική είναι Ψυχολόγος, Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, Ομαδική Αναλύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Πεύκη. Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας της Σχολής Κοινωνικών Επιστημών του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Έχει εξειδικευθεί στην ψυχοθεραπευτική μέθοδο της Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης και στην Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω Καλλιτεχνικών Ομάδων. Έχει σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία στην ατομική και ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων, καθώς και στη συμβουλευτική γονέων. Στο γραφείο της παρέχει ατομική και ομαδική ανάλυση σε ανθρώπους που αντιμετωπίζουν ένα ευρύ φάσμα διαταραχών. Δίνει μεγάλη σημασία στην συνεχή προσωπική της εκπαίδευση και ανάπτυξη στον τομέα της ψυχοθεραπείας, προκειμένου να προφέρει στους θεραπευόμενούς της και σε όσους την επισκέπτονται υπηρεσίες υψηλής ποιότητας.

Arxontia Kiaxagia is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist based in Athens and is a graduate of the University of Essex, holding a professional practice license. She provides therapy and support to adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, among others. Guided by scientific expertise and empathy, she creates an environment where individuals can feel safe, understood, and ready to discover their best selves.

Gkaravela Rafaela is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She is a graduate of the University of Nicosia with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology and has additional studies in Human Resource Management (HRM) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has attended training programs on topics such as panic attack management, human loss, grief, and loneliness. She has experience as a private psychologist with an office in Kifisia and has also worked at a Supported Living Day Center for People with Disabilities, providing psychological support and individualized interventions. Additionally, she has served as a human resources consultant for the company PULSO GR, specializing in occupational stress management and enhancing mental resilience in the workplace.

Ο Τάγαρης Παναγιώτης είναι MSc Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά γραφεία σε Νέα Ιωνία και Νέο Ηράκλειο. Έχει μια μακρόχρονη εμπειρία, αναλαμβάνοντας πληθώρα κλινικών περιστατικών. Είναι κάτοχος BSc Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, BSc Π.Τ.Δ.Ε. Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου, MSc στη Σχολική Συμβουλευτική και Καθοδήγηση από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και το Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, καθώς και MSc στις Επιστήμες της Αγωγής από το Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου.

Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) από την Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφορικών Σπουδών αναγνωρισμένη από το European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT) και είναι Πιστοποιημένος Σύμβουλος Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού (Certified Ariston Counsellor – CAS).

Εργάζεται ιδιωτικά, παρέχοντας συνεδρίες ατομικής ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους με ευρύ φάσμα διαπροσωπικών δυσκολιών (χωρισμός, πένθος), κατάθλιψη, αγχώδεις διαταραχές (Γενικευμένη Αγχώδης Διαταραχή, Διαταραχή Πανικού, Κοινωνική Αγχώδης Διαταραχή, Φοβίες), Ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική Διαταραχή, Διαταραχή Μετατραυματικού Στρές και παρέχει συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής γονέων.

Απασχολείται ως Ψυχολόγος στο Υπουργείο Παιδείας, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και συμβουλευτική σε μαθητές, εκπαιδευτικούς και οικογένειες. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, της εκπαίδευσης και της κοινωνικής προσφοράς, με ενεργή συμμετοχή σε δράσεις πρόληψης της ενδοσχολικής βίας και εκπαίδευσης ενηλίκων.

Έχει συμμετάσχει ως εισηγητής σε πλήθος συνεδρίων και επιμορφώσεων και έχει τιμηθεί από την Ελληνική Καρδιολογική Εταιρεία και το European Resuscitation Council για την πολυετή συμβολή του στην εκπαίδευση πολιτών και επαγγελματιών υγείας στην Καρδιοπνευμονική Αναζωογόνηση.

Karatza Eugenia is a Psychologist and Existential – Systemic Psychotherapist with experience in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and couples, as well as in parent counseling. She maintains a private practice in Pefki. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently completed a six-year training in Existential – Systemic Psychotherapy at the ANTISTIXI Psychotherapeutic Institute, under the supervision of Psychiatrists/Child Psychiatrists/Psychotherapists Mr. Dimitris Karagiannis and Ms. Eleni Karagianni. Concurrently, she has specialized in learning disabilities, providing assessment and intervention with scientifically validated tools such as WISC-V, DTLA-3/4, L-a-T-O, and the Mathematical Proficiency Test for children aged 4–16 years. She regularly attends conferences and training seminars related to psychotherapy, relationship dynamics, and contemporary psychological approaches. As a psychotherapist, she holds a profound interest in how each individual relates to themselves and to others, and how through this relationship new paths of development and meaning can be discovered. Her approach is based on the principles of Existential and Systemic Psychotherapy, viewing the individual as a unity extending across the three temporal dimensions of past, present, and future. She believes that through connection, the possibility for deeper understanding, internal coherence, and the creation of new meaning in life emerges. She works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families seeking understanding, balance, and authenticity in their relationships and way of living.

Panagiota Gkovila is a Psychologist - Integrative Psychotherapist. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology (BSc Psychology) at the University of East London, UK. She has completed her postgraduate studies in Counselling and Psychotherapy (MA Counselling & Psychotherapy) at the same university, focusing on the Integrative Approach with core elements including Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. She has undertaken further training at Aeginiteio Hospital in the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Athens, specializing in Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills in Psychopathology. Additionally, she completed a one-year advanced training program in Classical Psychoanalysis at the Institute of Classical Psychoanalysis. She has also specialized in the Management of Emotional and Psychological Trauma and Panic Attacks at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has volunteered at the Society for Mental Health Aid & Social Support - ANIMA, the Human Research and Psychotherapy Center - KEPSA, as well as at the Community Counseling Center of the Metropolitan College, providing counseling support and conducting individual and group sessions. Currently, she practices privately as a Psychologist and Integrative Psychotherapist, conducting individual sessions with adolescents and adults. Furthermore, she coordinates a women's group at the Specialized Day Center "Center for Social Dialogue" of PEPSAE. Finally, she is continuing her advanced training and specialization in the four-year Gestalt Psychotherapy training program at the Gestalt Foundation Greece.