Psychologist for Panic attacks in Varkiza

Vasileiou Eui is a Psychologist with a private practice in Varkiza. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete, holds a license to practice as a Psychologist, and has obtained a postgraduate degree in "Stress Management and Health Promotion" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for the Exploration of Human Systems, Skills, and Interventions in Systemic Counseling, as well as in Group Therapy. Furthermore, she has been trained in the use of Vocational Guidance tests by Ison Psychometrica. Previously, she worked as an Associate at the Psychology Center "Psychodos," where she managed cases involving anxiety disorders and coordinated their psychiatric follow-up. Since 2008, she has been working as the Head of Public Relations and Human Resources and as a Psychologist, conducting both online and in-person sessions aimed at helping patients cope with stress, as well as sessions with couples, individual therapy, and therapy groups. Moreover, she has published numerous articles related to her field of expertise. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Kiriakouli Tiffany was born in Oxford, England and grew up in Athens, Greece. She is bi-cultural and bilingual, attended an international school where from a young age, she was exposed to a plethora of cultures and am therefore able to appreciate the importance of culture in my line of work. She has been a registered psychologist since 2013 and awarded her Bsc Psychology/Sociology from the University of Surrey, Roehampton in London. Following that, she completed my postgraduate degree in Health Psychology at the University of Stirling in Scotland. Currently, she is undergoing training as a systemic psychotherapist at Logo Psychis- the Training and Research Institute for Systemic Psychotherapy. She is being trained in the S.A.N.E. (System, Attachment, Narrative, Encephalon) model, pioneered by its founding members and bound by the Institute’s code of ethical conduct. Furthermore, she is a certified Hatha, Vinyasa, Aerial and Yin yoga teacher and uses an assortment of techniques from these kinds of yoga when dealing with symptoms caused by anxiety, depression, panic attacks and PTSD. She also uses them to help build self-confidence and self-trust. Kiriakouli Tiffany has attended numerous seminars and have worked for the Council of Glyfada as well as in various shelters that house vulnerable populations. Her aim is to cultivate a safe place where the client can connect and express themselves so that a therapeutic alliance based on trust can flourish, thereby facilitating healing and growth. As a bi-cultural therapist, having been exposed to various cultures throughout her life, she is able to understand clients that struggle with conflicts that may arise due to repatriation or marrying into a different culture.

Michalis Mexis is a psychologist specialized in performance psychology and a candidate Chartered Sport Psychologist (CPsychol) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). He holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and an MSc in Sport Psychology from Staffordshire University (Staffs). He has gained clinical experience in mental health settings, including the liaison psychiatry unit of the General Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus (E.A.N.P.) and the Piraeus Mental Health Center, enhancing his understanding of psychological support across diverse populations. With several years of experience in leadership roles within high-demand environments, such as special operations units, he has developed a strong focus on crisis management and psychological resilience. Currently, he works as a specialist in performance psychology and leadership, designing and delivering programs for psychological skills training, performance monitoring, and personal development. He offers counseling to adults and adolescents seeking to manage anxiety and emotional difficulties, enhance daily functioning, and improve interpersonal relationships. In parallel, he collaborates with high-level athletes and professionals from demanding fields — including business, military, and the creative arts — supporting them in optimizing performance, mental resilience, and overall well-being.

Drakatou Dimitra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has received training in Adult Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, and has attended the annual postgraduate clinical psychopathology seminar "Panagiotis Oulis" (Aeginiteio University Hospital). She manages a wide range of cases, addressing each case individually and based on its specific needs, guided by scientific rigor, professionalism, and a genuine care for the individual.

Πολλές φορές οι δυσκολίες της καθημερινότητας, το άγχος ή οι αλλαγές στη ζωή μας κάνουν να νιώθουμε μπλοκαρισμένοι ή συναισθηματικά κουρασμένοι. Η ψυχοθεραπεία αποτελεί έναν χώρο κατανόησης, αποδοχής και ουσιαστικής αλλαγής.

Η Μαρία Γαλάνη Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια προσφέρει ένα ασφαλές και εμπιστευτικό πλαίσιο , όπου μπορείτε να μιλήσετε ανοιχτά για όσα σας απασχολούν. Μέσα από τη θεραπευτική σχέση στόχος είναι η ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας, η διαχείριση του άγχους και η ανάπτυξη πιο ισορροπημένων τρόπων σκέψης και σχέσεων. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχολογίας και Υγείας Θεσσαλονίκης και έχει ολοκληρώσει πρόγραμμα κλινικής κατάρτισης στην ψυχοθεραπεία. Κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών στη Διαπολιτισμική Ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Σόφιας St. Kliment Ohridski. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στο Κέντρο Κοινωνικής Παρέμβασης Κορυδαλλού, ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει εθελοντικά στη λειτουργία του Ιατρείου Πόνου του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Τρικάλων, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ασθενείς με χρόνιες παθήσεις, καθώς και στο Θεραπευτήριο Χρονίων Παθήσεων Τρικάλων.

Διαθέτει εμπειρία στη συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη ενηλίκων, εστιάζοντας σε ζητήματα άγχους, διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων, συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης.

Παρέχει ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε εφήβους που αντιμετωπίζουν προκλήσεις της αναπτυξιακής αυτής περιόδου, όπως: άγχος, στρες και συναισθηματική ένταση, δυσκολίες αυτοεκτίμησης και διαμόρφωσης ταυτότητας, προβλήματα στις φιλικές ή οικογενειακές σχέσεις, σχολική πίεση και δυσκολίες προσαρμογής, διαχείριση έντονων συναισθημάτων (θυμός, απογοήτευση, ανασφάλεια), κοινωνικό άγχος και δυσκολίες επικοινωνίας, αλλαγές και μεταβάσεις ζωής (εφηβεία, σχολικές αλλαγές, χωρισμός γονέων κ.ά.)

Στόχος της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας είναι η ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας, της συναισθηματικής ρύθμισης και της ανάπτυξης υγιών τρόπων έκφρασης και σχέσεων. Όπου κρίνεται απαραίτητο υπάρχει συνεργασία και καθοδήγηση γονέων με σεβασμό στην εμπιστευτικότητα του εφήβου.

Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται στη Γλυφάδα και online.

Georgios Vyrinis, MD, MSc, is a Psychiatrist and Certified Psychotherapist with a private practice in Voula, Athens. He has extensive clinical experience in Sweden, where he completed his psychiatric residency at Sahlgrenska University Hospital — the largest hospital in Scandinavia.

He has supported numerous individuals facing challenges such as Anxiety, Depressive mood, Bipolar disorder, Addiction issues, Self-destructive tendencies, as well as difficulties with focus, organization (e.g., ADHD) and social interaction (e.g., Asperger’s). He also has experience working with individuals struggling with obsessions, intrusive thoughts, or compulsive rituals (OCD), as well as in psychotic spectrum conditions.

His psychotherapy training spans eight years and includes:

– Certification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare

– Specialization in ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy) under the supervision of Dr. Allan Abbass, a renowned psychiatrist and psychotherapist

– Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

He strongly believes in the importance of the therapist’s personal inner work, having completed over 250 hours of personal psychotherapy as an essential part of understanding the therapeutic role.

In his private practice, he offers:

– Psychiatric evaluation and Diagnosis

– Follow-up with or without medication, based on each individual’s needs

– Individual and Group psychotherapy

– Couple therapy and Parental support

– Exploration of emotional and cognitive difficulties in adults

– Counseling on personal or professional development and management of inner conflicts

The psychotherapeutic methods are based on contemporary scientific research and are included in leading international clinical guidelines as first-line treatments for mental health difficulties. He integrates techniques that support both the understanding of thought patterns and the experiential processing of emotions.

He works with individuals across a wide spectrum of functionality — from those who are able to meet the demands of daily life and relationships, to those experiencing significant limitations due to persistent psychological or emotional difficulties.

He also has extensive experience working in hospital-based Liaison psychiatry, supporting patients facing mental health challenges related to physical illness, such as cancer or chronic medical conditions. He provides psychological and/or pharmacological support for grief and emotional distress related to motherhood, infertility, and perinatal periods.

Dr. Vyrinis is trained in providing online psychotherapy sessions, maintaining the depth and quality of the therapeutic relationship. He also offers home visits, when needed, for individuals with limited mobility or other restrictions.

His office is located in a quiet area of Voula, with available parking, and offers a warm and confidential setting. He conducts sessions in Greek, English, and Swedish.

Maria Tsimpinou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Glyfada, where she provides individual, group therapy as well as counseling for couples and families. She studied Applied Psychology at the University of Derby, U.K., graduating with "Excellent" honors. She specialized in Group Psychotherapy through the Hellenic Organization of Psychotherapy and Education in Group Analysis (H.O.P.E IN G.A), which is a full member of GAS & IAGP. She further pursued training in Couple & Family Therapy at the Group Analysis Organization, which is a full member of the EFPP for Couples & Family (European Federation for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Couples & Therapy). She has participated in numerous conferences and seminars on group and psychoanalytic approaches as well as systemic approaches from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA). She has volunteered at the Day Center for Psychological Support of Cancer Patients and their Families within the Society of Social Psychiatry of Prof. Sakellaropoulos. She provides psychotherapeutic support to families with relatives with disabilities in the OTE Group (PASESPA).

Barla Christina is a Psychologist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She completed her studies in Psychology at the University of East London and subsequently completed her Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology at the same university. She was trained in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model and worked at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio."

Gkirlemi Aria is a Clinical Psychologist and PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a private practice in Glyfada. She graduated from the Department of Psychology and holds a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she received further training in the Medical School Program on "Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents" and "Assessment and Treatment of Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She also attended a postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology at the "Panagiotis Oulis" First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens - Aeginiteio Hospital, in collaboration with the Research University Institute of Mental Health. She served as an external collaborator at the Inpatient Unit - Child Psychiatry Department at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and subsequently worked as a psychologist at the Center for Special Therapies "Speech and Communication." From 2020 to 2022, she worked as a psychologist at the Center for Special Therapies "Efthymia Logou." Since 2022, she has been working in the Mobile Mental Health Units of the Northeastern and Western Cyclades of the Regional Development and Mental Health Company. In 2023, she began collaborating with the Galinos Mental Health Institute. Finally, she has published articles in reputable journals.

Konstantoudaki Eleni BA, BSc, MSc is a certified Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice located in the center of Glyfada. She holds degrees in psychology from the American College of Greece Deree, the University of East London, and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Essex. Additionally, she completed a four-year postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy leading to a certification from the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She has experience from the Prevention Center of the Municipality of Glyfada and the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio in the Day Hospital and the Syngrou acute short-stay unit. For over 5 years, she has volunteered with the organization The Smile of the Child in the "Care of Children in Hospitals" initiative at the “Agia Sofia” Children's Hospital and the “Panagiotis & Aggeliki Kyriakou” Children's Hospital, supporting children temporarily accommodated under prosecutorial order due to serious social issues (abuse, neglect, exposure to danger). Since 2009, she has also collaborated with the Nutrition Support center. In her practice, she handles cases spanning the full spectrum of psychology, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, grief management, self-esteem issues, interpersonal relationships, among others. Finally, she attends numerous scientific seminars and postgraduate trainings to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest research findings in the field of psychology, participates in conferences, and is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Η Θεοχάρη Μαρία είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στη Βούλα. Είναι απόφοιτη του Πανεπιστημίου του Derby, όπου ολοκλήρωσε με άριστα (First Class Honours) τις σπουδές της στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία. Στη συνέχεια εξειδικεύτηκε στη Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία Προσωποκεντρικής Προσέγγισης, αποκτώντας μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc) με διάκριση (Distinction) από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Strathclyde. Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει διεθνώς πιστοποιημένη επαγγελματική μετεκπαίδευση στη Θεραπευτική Κλινική Ύπνωση και στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία.

Πριν την ενασχόλησή της με την ιδιωτική άσκηση του επαγγέλματος, εργάστηκε στον τομέα του Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού στα Ελληνικά Πετρέλαια, ως Υπεύθυνη Παροχών και Διαχείρισης, αποκτώντας πολύτιμη εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ανθρώπων και στη διαχείριση οργανωτικών διαδικασιών. Η επιστημονική της κατάρτιση, σε συνδυασμό με την επαγγελματική της εμπειρία, της επιτρέπουν να προσεγγίζει τον κάθε άνθρωπο με ενσυναίσθηση, επαγγελματισμό και σεβασμό στις εξατομικευμένες ανάγκες του.

Stogiannou Ioanna BSc, MA is a licensed Psychologist (license no. 1131393), Psychotherapist (holder of the European Certificate of Psychotherapy ECP), and Supervisor, with a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg. Additionally, she has a degree and a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy (Middlesex University, London). She has completed a four-year postgraduate program in Integrative Psychotherapy (Athens Synthesis Center). She provides counseling and psychotherapy sessions to adults and adolescents. She coordinates parenting schools as well as personal development and self-awareness groups. Furthermore, she offers couple counseling and divorce management sessions. She has participated in numerous seminars and conferences on psychology and psychotherapy. She is intellectually curious, believes in the value of lifelong learning, and continually enriches her knowledge in the field of Psychology. She adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece, of which she is an active member. She applies an integrative treatment model with acceptance and respect for the needs and individual characteristics of each person.

Komninou Eui is a Psychologist, graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a professional license to practice. She conducts online counseling and psychotherapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous education and professional development, having attended numerous seminars and specialized training programs. Since 2023, she has gained valuable experience by completing her internship at the Mental Health Center of the Armed Forces. She has engaged in both psychological assessment using psychometric tools and individual and group sessions with children, adolescents, adults, and families, addressing issues such as addiction management, bridging family relationships, couples therapy, parental counseling, self-image improvement, and enhancing self-awareness. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where authentic connection and meaningful psychological support are cultivated with respect for the uniqueness of each individual, through an approach grounded in empathy and acceptance. She invests in creating a trusting space where the individual can freely express themselves without fear of judgment. In this context, particular emphasis is placed on psychological safety, confidentiality, and a consistent therapeutic relationship, taking into account the needs, experiences, and uniqueness of each person.

Drakos Iosif is a Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Glyfada. Concurrently, he volunteers at the Behavioral Therapy Clinic of the Research University Institute of Mental Health as well as at the Behavioral Therapy Unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research, specializing in the management of patients with Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. He studied at Charles University in Prague, receiving two scholarships due to academic excellence. He specialized at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital while simultaneously undertaking further training and education in various fields of Psychiatry. Specifically, he received additional training in Behavioral Therapies for Anxiety Disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Clinical Psychopharmacology, and Clinical Psychopathology. He possesses extensive theoretical knowledge and clinical experience in the management, treatment, and psychosocial rehabilitation of patients with a broad spectrum of mental disorders, as well as academic research experience. Currently, he is undertaking postgraduate studies with a scholarship at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on the "Science of Stress and Health Promotion." Finally, he is specialized in Anxiety and Affective Disorders.

H Σταμάτη Λυδία είναι Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Βούλα.

Είναι κάτοχος Άδειας Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου και διαθέτει δύο πτυχία Ψυχολογίας, από το Deree – The American College of Greece και το The Open University of London.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει τριετή ειδίκευση στη Γνωστική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία (Cognitive Analytic Therapy – CAT), η οποία περιλαμβάνει θεωρητική εκπαίδευση, εποπτεία και περισσότερες από 130 ώρες πρακτικής άσκησης.

Επίσης, έχει ολοκληρώσει ένα ετήσιο μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα Σχολικής Ψυχολογίας στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου και πραγματοποίησε ένα ετήσιο μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα στον τομέα της Ψυχικής υγείας παιδιών και εφήβων απο το Νοσοκομείου του Ευαγγελισμού.

Η Ψυχολόγος κατανοεί πόσο σημαντικό είναι για τον θεραπευόμενο να νιώσει ότι τον ακούνε πραγματικά, χωρίς κριτική, με κατανόηση και άνευ όρων αποδοχή.

Μέσα από την ψυχοθεραπεία, στόχος της είναι να δημιουργηθεί ένας ασφαλής θεραπευτικός χώρος, όπου θα μπορεί ο θεραπευόμενος να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και να νιώσει υποστήριξη.

Με ενσυναίσθηση και σεβασμό, θα είναι δίπλα σας σε κάθε βήμα, βοηθώντας να διαχειριστείτε τις προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζετε. Η ψυχοθεραπεία αποτελεί μια συνεργατική διαδικασία, στην οποία ψυχολόγος και θεραπευόμενος λειτουργούν ως ομάδα, με στόχο την προσωπική ανάπτυξη, την καλύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού και την ουσιαστική αλλαγή.

Πιστεύει ακράδαντα στη δύναμη της συνεργασίας και της ουσιαστικής σύνδεσης που χτίζεται κατά τη διάρκεια της θεραπείας. Στόχος της είναι να λειτουργεί σαν μια ομάδα με τον θεραπευόμενο, βασισμένη στην εμπιστοσύνη και τη δημιουργία μιας ισχυρής θεραπευτικής σχέσης.