Health professionals for Panic attacks near Neos Kosmos

Vlaxou N Akrivi (MSc) is a Psychologist – Clinical Neuropsychologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She works with adults, providing psychotherapeutic support for a wide range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety disorders, panic attacks, specific phobias, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), difficulties in emotional regulation, eating disorders, as well as challenges in interpersonal relationships. Additionally, she offers neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation services, as well as evaluation of legal competency. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology – Cognitive Neurosciences (EKPA), in collaboration with the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) of McGill University, Canada, which she completed with distinction. Through her postgraduate education, she gained in-depth knowledge of nervous system functioning and neuropsychological assessment in cognitive disorders. Concurrently, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Research and Behavioral Therapy (IETHS), as well as in Compassion Focused Therapy, aiming to provide meaningful, individualized, and supportive therapeutic care within a safe and collaborative framework.

Karavela Fani is a Psychologist with a private practice in Koukaki. She graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Psychology, in 2005. During her studies, she volunteered for two summers at the Psychiatric Hospital of Leros and completed a six-month voluntary internship at the Thessaloniki unit for individuals with addictions, providing psychological support to them and their families. After completing her studies, she worked at the "NIKI" Association, a model nursery for children with special needs and pervasive developmental disorders. Subsequently, she transitioned to the business sector, working for one year in a private company before departing for postgraduate studies in London, where she completed an MSc in Social & Organizational Psychology at the LSE. Upon returning, she started her own business in collaboration with her brother, which has maintained a successful 12-year trajectory.

Her passion for psychology and people motivated her to return to education three years ago, pursuing a four-year course culminating in specialization in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Concurrently with her studies, she volunteers at the counseling helpline for parents and children, "TOGETHER FOR THE CHILD," and manages individual online sessions with adult clients. She acknowledges that education is an ongoing journey and therefore ensures to attend additional seminars and has incorporated systematic private supervision into her practice.

Η κα Σουμελίδου Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc και Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Αναλύτρια Ομάδας, Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη. Απέκτησε το πτυχίο της ψυχολογίας από το University of Central Lancashire και το Αμερικάνικο Κολλέγιο Ελλάδος και συνέχισε με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο Πανεπιστήμιο του KENT στην Αγγλία. Το μεταπτυχιακό αφορά στις ψυχοθεραπευτικές σπουδές (MSc in Psychotherapy studies).Εκεί, μελέτησε όλα τα μοντέλα ψυχοθεραπείας με κυρίως έμφαση στο ψυχαναλυτικό μοντέλο. Το διάστημα εκείνο, δούλεψε εθελοντικά στο νοσοκομείο St.Martins με ασθενείς σε ατομικό αλλά και ομαδικό πλαίσιο. Η εκπαίδευσή της συνεχίστηκε με την ολοκλήρωση του πενταετούς προγράμματος σπουδών της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Αναλυτικής Ομαδικής και Οικογενειακής Ψυχοθεραπείας, στην προσέγγιση της ομαδικής ανάλυσης, της οικογενειακής ψυχοθεραπείας και της ψυχοθεραπείας ζεύγους. Επιπροσθέτως, ολοκλήρωσε με επιτυχία το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα του International Psychotherapy Institute όπου εξειδικεύτηκε στην ψυχοθεραπεία ζεύγους. Ακόμη, εκπαιδεύτηκε από την ISON Psychometrica στη ψυχολογική εκτίμηση και στη ψυχομετρική ανάλυση του τεστ θεματικής αντίληψης ΤΑΤ για την αξιολόγηση διαταραχών συμπεριφοράς, ψυχοσωματικών ασθενειών, νευρώσεων και ψυχώσεων, καθώς και του τεστ προσωπικότητας MMPI-2 για την αξιολόγηση της ενήλικης ψυχοπαθολογίας. Τα τελευταία χρόνια ανέπτυξε ενδιαφέρον για την ψυχολογια των παιδιών και ολοκλήρωσε με επιτυχία το πρόγραμμα του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με τίτλο Παιδοψυχολογία: Ψυχολογία βρέφους και παιδιού προσχολικής ηλικίας. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο αντιμετωπίζει πλήθος περιστατικών, έχοντας στο επίκεντρο την καλύτερη δυνατή εξυπηρέτηση των εξατομικευμένων αναγκών κάθε θεραπευόμενου/ης. Τέλος, εκτός από την δραστηριοποίησή της στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, εργάζεται στο Ινστιτούτο Δημόσιας Υγείας του Αμερικανικού Κολλεγίου Ελλάδος ενώ παράλληλα διατελεί επιστημονική συνεργάτιδα του ΟΠΑΠ στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος «Αθλητικές ακαδημίες ΟΠΑΠ».

Karaiskou Euaggelia is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist with a private practice in Hymittos. She studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Since 2015, she has been treating adult and adolescent patients experiencing difficulties related to anxiety (panic attacks, tics, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, etc.), mood disorders (depression, feelings of emptiness, binge eating episodes, anger, etc.), and interpersonal relationship challenges (low self-esteem, impulsivity, commitment, trust, etc.). She also provides counseling and psychotherapeutic support to parents and children over the age of 8. She has been trained in Active Listening within Thomas Gordon’s Effective Communication method, a valuable tool in her work. She continuously pursues further training through seminars, keeping up-to-date with new practices in her field. Her personal therapy, education, and many years of professional experience have led her to the beliefs that: "The first major step toward change and development happens by seeking help." and "Seeking help demonstrates strength and desire, not weakness."

Elisavet Diakatou BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ilisia, Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Greenwich, UK, and a master's degree in Developmental Psychology from Lancaster University, UK. The therapeutic approach adopted by the specialist is Systemic Psychotherapy, with particular expertise in individual psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, empowerment of LGBTQI+ individuals, parent and child counseling, and child and adolescent mental health. Finally, Ms. Diakatou is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Family, Individual, and Group Therapy (ELESYTH).

Maria Zerva is a Psychologist and certified Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at Panteion University and continued her postgraduate studies in "Clinical Psychology and Integrative Psychotherapy" at the University of Sorbonne.

Subsequently, she pursued a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (E.G.S.S.), which is accredited by the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

In the past, she has worked in mental health facilities in Paris and in Athens, collaborating with private psychological service centers and other private institutions, providing services to adults, adolescents, and children.

She currently maintains a private practice in Koukaki, where she conducts individual cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy sessions for adults.

Danai Loukopoulou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Ymittos, with a primary focus on Group Analysis. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and has completed a four-year training in Diagnostic Psychology at the Institute of Diagnostic Psychology of the Open Psychotherapeutic Center. Concurrently, she is training as a Group Analyst / Group Psychotherapist at the Athens Institute of Group Analysis, as part of a five-year training program.

Her therapeutic approach is based on group dynamics, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal relationships and the understanding of the self through relationships with others. Within this framework, she facilitates psychotherapeutic groups, offering a safe space for expression and personal development.

From 2020 to 2024, she worked as a Psychologist in Centers for Special Therapies, where she provided parent counseling and conducted individual and group sessions with children and adolescents, as well as psychological assessments. In parallel, she performs psychological evaluations of adults as part of the therapeutic process.

In her private practice, she works with adults both individually and in groups, focusing on issues related to anxiety and mood, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive symptomatology, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships.

Η κα Προβή Kαλυψώ είναι Ψυχίατρος με εκτενή εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση ψυχικών διαταραχών και τη θεραπεία των ανθρώπων που αντιμετωπίζουν ψυχικές και συναισθηματικές προκλήσεις. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή Αθηνών το 2008 και η επαγγελματική της πορεία την έχει οδηγήσει σε σημαντικούς σταθμούς στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.Αμέσως μετά τις σπουδές της, η κα Προβή εργάστηκε στο νοσοκομείο Falkoping’s Sjukhus της Σουηδίας (2009-2010) και το 2010, επέστρεψε στην Ελλάδα και εντάχθηκε στο ΕΣΥ με αφετηρία το αγροτικό της στο Κέντρο Υγείας Καλαμπάκας. Η ειδικότητά της στην ψυχιατρική ξεκίνησε το 2012 στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης “Γ. Παπανικολάου”, και από το 2013 έως το 2018 υπηρέτησε ως ειδικευόμενη ψυχίατρος στην Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου. Στο Αιγινήτειο, απέκτησε ιδιαίτερη εμπειρία σε μια ευρεία γκάμα ψυχιατρικών καταστάσεων, όπως ψυχωσικές διαταραχές, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, ψυχολογικές και συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας και ψυχογηριατρικά περιστατικά. Η κλινική της εμπειρία στο Αιγινήτειο περιλάμβανε την αντιμετώπιση σύνθετων περιπτώσεων, την εφαρμογή ψυχοθεραπευτικών παρεμβάσεων και την παρακολούθηση ασθενών σε όλη τη διάρκεια της θεραπείας τους. Από το 2018 έως το 2020, η κα Προβή εργάστηκε ως ειδική ψυχίατρος στο Αιγινήτειο, ενώ παράλληλα συνέχισε την εκπαίδευσή της σε εξειδικευμένες περιοχές της ψυχιατρικής, όπως η θεραπεία των συναισθηματικών διαταραχών, η ψύχωση, και η διαχείριση διαταραχών προσωπικότητας και ύπνου. Η εμπειρία της στο Αιγινήτειο ενίσχυσε τη δυνατότητά της να συνεργάζεται με διάφορες ειδικότητες για την ολοκληρωμένη φροντίδα των ασθενών και την παρακολούθηση της ψυχικής τους υγείας σε συνδυασμό με τη σωματική τους υγεία. Το 2020, η κα Προβή ανέλαβε τη θέση της επικουρικής ψυχιάτρου στο ΓΝΑ “Γ. Γεννηματάς”, όπου υπήρξε υπεύθυνη της διασυνδετικής ψυχιατρικής, συντονίζοντας τη συνεργασία μεταξύ ψυχιατρικής και άλλων ιατρικών ειδικοτήτων για την ολοκληρωμένη φροντίδα ασθενών με σύνθετες ανάγκες.Το 2023, ολοκλήρωσε το μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα «Διασυνδετική Ψυχιατρική: Απαρτιωμένη Φροντίδα Σωματικής και Ψυχικής Υγείας» στην Ιατρική Σχολή Αθηνών, εμβαθύνοντας στη διαχείριση της σύνδεσης σωματικής και ψυχικής υγείας. Από το 2021, εργάζεται ως Επιμελήτρια Β’ στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής “Δαφνί”,συνεχίζοντας να προσφέρει εξειδικευμένη ψυχιατρική φροντίδα και να στηρίζει τους ασθενείς στη διαδικασία της ανάρρωσης ενώ παράλληλα είναι εκπαιδευόμενο μέλος του προγράμματος Συστημικής Θεραπείας Οικογένειας και Ζεύγους στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής (Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ). Με ανθρωποκεντρική προσέγγιση και σεβασμό στις μοναδικές ανάγκες του κάθε ατόμου, η κα Προβή προσφέρει μια υποστηρικτική και θεραπευτική σχέση για την αντιμετώπιση των ψυχικών δυσκολιών, εστιάζοντας στην προσωπική ανάπτυξη και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής τωνασθενών.

Anna Olga Stasinopoulou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She continued her studies at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, where she completed a Master's degree in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, followed by a second Master's degree in Applied Psychology for Children and Adolescents. During her studies in Scotland, she trained and gained clinical experience in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for children, adolescents, and families, and completed a one-year training program in the Person-Centered Approach in Counseling. Subsequently, she returned to Greece and completed a four-year training program in Systemic-Family Psychotherapy at the Institute of Systemic Thinking and Psychotherapy. In the past, she has worked as a Mental Health Counselor for adults and children/adolescents both in Greece and abroad, within mental health services of the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, in day centers and support structures for adults with autism and Asperger's syndrome, in Non-Governmental Organizations, and in Primary and Secondary Education. She provides individual psychotherapy for adults, psychotherapy for children and adolescents, family psychotherapy, parental counseling, and couples therapy.

Zafeiri Antonia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has been trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, and the administration of diagnostic tests. She has worked in private psychotherapeutic centers and public institutions as part of her internship (Family Therapy Unit of the Attica Psychiatric Hospital, Aeginiteio Hospital). Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars and participates with publications in psychology conferences. In her private practice, she provides specialized services tailored to the unique needs of clients concerning issues related to anxiety (panic attacks, generalized anxiety), depression, bipolar disorder, interpersonal relationship difficulties (partner, family), critical life events (grief, divorce, illness), psychosomatic problems, addictions, parental counseling, parent-child relationship difficulties, challenges in the school environment, and behavioral problems, and administers diagnostic tests.

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.

Η Καρατζά Αλεξία MSc, BSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Δραματοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Δάφνη. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές (MSc) στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική στο University of Strathclyde, ενώ έχει πραγματοποιήσει μεταπτυχιακή εξειδίκευση στη Δραματοθεραπεία μέσω του Ευδόκιμου. Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής της δραστηριότητας, αξιοποιεί την προσωποκεντρική προσέγγιση και τις αρχές της δραματοθεραπείας, με στόχο να υποστηρίζει τους θεραπευόμενούς της στην προσωπική τους ανάπτυξη και στην αντιμετώπιση των δυσκολιών που τους απασχολούν.

Xristidi Katerina MSc, BTEC is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in psychology from Panteion University and completed a postgraduate specialization program in Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychotherapy at London Metropolitan University, London. Additionally, she completed her specialization in Integrative Counseling/Psychotherapy (BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Integrative Counseling) from the UK institution Pearson, recognized by the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. A key advantage of the Integrative Approach is that it combines techniques from various modalities, allowing flexible adaptation to the needs and personality of each patient. She has worked at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital “Agia Sofia,” at the therapy center “En logo kai ergo,” and at the Hellenic Society for the Protection & Rehabilitation of Disabled Children, in the neuropsychological rehabilitation center for individuals with brain injuries and in the infant department. Finally, she regularly attends numerous conferences and seminars as part of her ongoing professional development.

Chrysa Xatzixaralampou BSc, MSc is a psychologist who conducts sessions with adolescents and adults both online and in person. She holds a master's degree in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy, having completed the three-year program at the University of Derby, and is also a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she is training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at Ce.S.Me.Th (Center for Systemic Study and Therapy). As part of her continuous education, she has attended numerous conferences and seminars focusing on special education, school and developmental psychology, and psychotherapy. During her undergraduate studies, she completed her internship in the Acute Cases Department at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she undertook a postgraduate internship at a private office of a systemic psychotherapist, conducting individual sessions with adults. Concurrently, she has been active in the field of therapy with children and adolescents, addressing neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioral issues. She has also worked with adults, providing individual counseling and psychotherapy sessions as well as psychoeducational groups. Furthermore, she has been employed in vocational counseling, working with individuals facing severe psychosocial difficulties, focusing on psychoses, while coordinating support groups for people with psychosis and other psychosocial challenges aimed at enhancing their social skills. Moreover, she is a member of the Hellenic Association of Supported Employment (EL.ET.YP.E.) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Currently, the psychologist collaborates with a psychotherapy center, offering individual psychotherapy sessions for children and adolescents, support groups for children and adolescents, and parental counseling.

Lyra Eleni is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private office in Pangrati. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Philosophy of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2012 and has been trained in EMDR Therapy. Since then, she has dedicated herself to the science of psychology as a therapist, initially training in early intervention for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Following this experience, she continued her psychotherapy training and specialized in Clinical Expressive Art Therapy at the Aion Institute under the guidance of Dr. Avi Goren Bar. Since 2015, she has maintained her private practice, where she provides psychotherapy services, specializing in various areas. Ms. Lyra offers a safe and supportive environment (a space where you can explore and express your emotions without fear), individualized therapies (together you will create a therapeutic program tailored to your specific needs and goals), and various techniques (she employs a variety of therapeutic techniques, including art therapy, to help you find new ways to cope with life’s challenges). Additionally, she offers services such as anxiety and stress management, panic attack treatment, depression management, emotional difficulties support, relationship and family problems management, and assistance with self-esteem and personal development issues. She has served as a board member of the Association of Expressive Therapists of Greece and actively participates in numerous conferences and seminars aimed at her ongoing professional development and excellent training. Finally, she has completed studies in acting and is professionally involved in theater and cinema.

Haroula Tsatsani is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, certified by the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). She has successfully completed the Master's Program in "Clinical Management of Addictions" at the Athens Medical School and has extensive clinical experience in public and private mental health institutions. She has collaborated with Day Centers (Ariadni–KMOP, Galini–Prometheus), the Psychological Support Hotline 10306, primary and secondary education schools as a school psychologist, as well as hospitals such as "Evangelismos". Additionally, she has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, as well as supporting children and adolescents in shelters for unaccompanied minors. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Mets, providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents facing difficulties in interpersonal relationships, mental disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, addictions, and other challenges. Simultaneously, she collaborates with the psychotherapeutic center "Psychoplefsi" in Athens and the Konstantakou office in Western Attica. She holds a Professional Practice License as a Psychologist (7894/12.10.2016) and receives consistent supervision and training, continuously advancing her personal and professional development.

Yfanti Katerina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Keele University (MSc), and has been trained in Person-Centered Therapy. She is a member of the BPS (British Psychological Society) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She has been trained in Behavioral Therapy specializing in Anxiety, Somatoform, and Sexual Disorders (THESY), in Clinical Hypnotherapy (Emotional Research Center & Self-esteem), in Counseling Support for Children of Infant, Child, and Adolescent age (Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling), in Parent Counseling (Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling), and in Trauma and Grief Therapy (Taking Flight International Corporation). For several years she worked in Psychosocial Rehabilitation structures of the Ministry of Health (EPSAMY), while simultaneously maintaining her private practice in Athens for over ten years, offering psychological services across the full spectrum of human behavior, creating a therapeutic framework of safety and trust.