Health professionals for Panic attacks in Attica

Antonopoulou Paraskeui is a licensed Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She approaches therapy with respect, authenticity, and genuine interest in the individual, while also undergoing continuous training in Integrative Psychotherapy as part of a four-year program at the University of Thessaly.

She has received specialized training in anxiety and stress, grief, and psychological trauma, emphasizing the creation of a safe and supportive therapeutic environment tailored to the needs of each individual.

She has experience in group therapeutic processes with a systemic approach, while also engaging in individual therapy and supervision, aiming for ongoing personal and professional development, as well as providing the highest quality psychological services possible.

She works with individuals who wish to address anxiety and stress management, emotional difficulties, grief, and issues related to transitional life phases.

Η Δανάη Νταφούλη είναι κλινική ψυχολόγος (MSc) και ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην περιοχή των Αμπελοκήπων στην Αθήνα από το 2022.

Σπουδές και Εκπαιδεύσεις

Σπούδασε στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (2012–2016), όπου αποφοίτησε με άριστα. Έλαβε άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου από την Περιφέρεια Αττικής (αρ. πρωτ. 16792). Στη συνέχεια, πραγματοποίησε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Leiden στην Ολλανδία (2018–2019).

Κατά την περίοδο 2020–2024, ολοκλήρωσε τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία στην Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών, αποκτώντας θεωρητική και κλινική κατάρτιση στη θεραπεία ενηλίκων. Το 2025, εκπαιδεύτηκε στην τραυματοθεραπεία μέσω της πρωτοποριακής μεθόδου Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) στο Ινστιτούτο Τραυματοθεραπείας Αθηνών.

Το 2017 ήρθε για πρώτη φορά σε επαφή με το Motivational Interviewing (ΜΙ), μια τεκμηριωμένη θεραπευτική πρακτική για την ενίσχυση του κινήτρου για αλλαγή και την επίλυση της αμφιθυμίας. Η αρχική της εκπαίδευση πραγματοποιήθηκε στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο του Άμστερνταμ στην Ολλανδία. Έκτοτε, δραστηριοποιείται στην εκπαίδευση και εποπτεία επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας στο ΜΙ, συμμετέχοντας στη διοργάνωση και υλοποίηση εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων σε συνεργασία με επιστημονικούς και θεραπευτικούς φορείς (ΚΕΘΕΑ/ΕΟΠΑΕ, ΕΚΠΑ, ΙΕΘΣ). Το 2026, έπειτα από συμμετοχή σε εξετάσεις και ολοκλήρωση της εκπαίδευσης Training for New Trainers (TNT), εντάχθηκε στη διεθνή κοινότητα Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).

Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολουθήσει εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα επιμόρφωσης σε διάφορα πεδία της ψυχικής υγείας, όπως σεμινάριο στη γνωσιακή συμπεριφοριστική θεραπεία για την αϋπνία (CBT-I), εξάμηνο πρόγραμμα επιμόρφωσης στην ψυχιατρική των εφήβων στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, ετήσιο πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στις εξαρτήσεις και την ψυχική υγεία στο ΚΕΘΕΑ, καθώς και σεμινάριο στη δραματοθεραπεία. Έχει, επίσης, παρακολουθήσει εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα του Ελληνικού Ερυθρού Σταυρού σχετικά με την παιδική προστασία και τη διαχείριση περιστατικών έμφυλης βίας και βασανιστηρίων.

Εργασιακή Εμπειρία

Το 2017, κατά την παραμονή της στην Ολλανδία συνεργάστηκε με την κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου του Άμστερνταμ (AMC) συμμετέχοντας στο ερευνητικό τους έργο, αναβαθμίζοντας πρωτόκολλα για την θεραπεία των εξαρτημένων. Μετά την επιστροφή της στην Ελλάδα, εργάστηκε κατά την περίοδο 2019–2021 σε προγράμματα του Διεθνούς Οργανισμού Μετανάστευσης (ΔΟΜ) και του Ελληνικού Ερυθρού Σταυρού, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ευάλωτες κοινωνικές ομάδες. Από το 2021 έως το 2025, εργάστηκε σε κέντρα θεραπειών παιδιών και εφήβων στην Αθήνα, καθώς και σε ενδοκρινολογική μονάδα του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Στο πλαίσιο της εργασίας της, παρείχε ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες σε παιδιά και εφήβους, καθώς και συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε γονείς. Από το 2022 έως σήμερα, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο δουλεύοντας ψυχοθεραπευτικά.

Κατά τη διάρκεια των προπτυχιακών σπουδών της, πραγματοποίησε ετήσια πρακτική άσκηση στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου «Αττικόν». Στο πλαίσιο των μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών της, εργάστηκε στο Συμβουλευτικό Κέντρο του Πανεπιστημίου του Leiden, όπου ανέλαβε τα πρώτα της κλινικά περιστατικά. Επιπλέον, έχει συμμετάσχει σε εθελοντικές δράσεις, καθώς και σε σεμινάρια και ημερίδες στην Ελλάδα και στο εξωτερικό. 

Diamantopoulou Sofia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice at the Megaron Concert Hall. She specializes in Clinical Mental Health through postgraduate studies at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, and holds a Professional Practice License. Her psychotherapeutic specialization is in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, and she works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist in the Adult Therapy Department at the Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy (I.E.TH.S.). Simultaneously, she has been trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She has worked as a Psychologist in the Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "DAFNI," and at the camp "Athitaki." She has been a regular member of the Hellenic Psychologists Association (SEPS) since 2020.

Koniari Xristina MSc, BSc is a Psychologist with a postgraduate degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology. Her work focuses on understanding how cognitive functions, emotions, and life experiences influence behavior, mood, and interpersonal relationships.

Simultaneously, she undergoes continuous training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is currently receiving education in the CBT approach at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Her approach is structured, collaborative, and tailored to the needs of each individual, aiming for practical tools and measurable progress in daily life.

She works with adults, as well as with parents and children, supporting difficulties such as anxiety and panic attacks, mood disorders, challenges in emotion/anger regulation, grief issues, self-esteem and relationship concerns, as well as challenges related to parenting and family dynamics. Particular emphasis is placed on creating a safe therapeutic environment, characterized by respect, empathy, and clear objectives.

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.

Maria Damkalidou is a licensed psychologist - Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist and official member of ICIP (International Council of Integrative Psychotherapists). She maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli and also offers online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg. The therapeutic approaches she follows are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy (CBH). She has completed specialized training in special education and training: diagnostics, therapeutic, counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holds a continuing education certificate in Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy for Autoimmune Diseases and Somatic Disorders, as well as certifications from numerous seminars. She provides psychotherapeutic support to adults with the primary goal of self-awareness and the transition from ignorance to knowledge. 

Ο Πάλμος Τριστάνος (Τρίσταν) (ΒΑ, ΜSc) είναι Ψυχολόγος - Σύμβουλος ψυχικής υγείας Προσωποκεντρικής Προσέγγισης  και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Νέα Σμύρνη. Είναι κάτοχος προπτυχιακού (BΑ) στην Ψυχολογία από το Open University της Αγγλίας και μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου (MSc) στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το University of Lancashire. Συνεργάζεται με προσωποκεντρική επόπτρια καθόλη την ενεργή επαγγελματική του πορεία. Με βάση την προσωποκεντρική προσέγγιση, το κάθε ένα άτομο από εμάς διαθέτει μέσα του το δυναμικό και την τάση για ανάπτυξη, θεραπεία και αυτοπραγμάτωση. Κατά συνέπεια, ως προσωποκεντρικός θεραπευτής αποποιείται τον παραδοσιακό ρόλο της αυθεντίας ή του δογματικού εμπειρογνώμονα που παρέχει κατευθυντήριες γραμμές και έτοιμες λύσεις. Αντίθετα, λειτουργεί ως ισότιμος αρωγός στη θεραπευτική διαδικασία, με κύριο μέλημα τη διαμόρφωση ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού περιβάλλοντος, το οποίο διευκολύνει τον/την/το θεραπευόμενο να ανασύρει τις δικές του εσωτερικές απαντήσεις. Μέσω διαφόρων σεμιναρίων, οι εξειδικεύσεις του ειδικού βρίσκονται απάνω σε ζητήματα ταυτότητας φύλου και σεξουαλικού προσανατολισμού, και σε έμφυλα ζήτηματα ακολουθώντας φεμινιστικές προσεγγίσεις και θεωρίες. Έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος/συντονιστής με ομάδες ενδυνάμωσεις ΛΟΑΤΚΙ ατόμων σε συνεργασία με Μη Κυβερνητικές Οργανώσεις (StrongMe, QueerSpace). Επιπλέον, κατέχει επαγγελματική εμπειρία γύρω από ζητήματα όπως το άγχος, τη κατάθλιψη, την ΙΨΔ, το πένθος, την έμφυλη βία, τη χρήση ουσιών, τον εκφοβισμό, το τραύμα κ.α.

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).

Kastorini Vasiliki is a Psychologist who conducts online sessions. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. She has received further training in the Gestalt Psychotherapy Program at the Gestalt Foundation, in Psychodiagnostics: Techniques and Tools for Personality Assessment in Psychological Diagnosis, and in the "Training Department in Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychopathology, and Psychodiagnostics. Theory and Expert Evaluation Techniques & Counseling in Civil and Criminal Sectors, Adults and Minors" in Italy. The psychologist has significant professional experience in psychotherapy and counseling and has volunteered in the psychological support department of the General Children’s Hospital of Penteli, at "Together for the Child," at the Penteli Children’s Convalescent Home, at the Municipal Clinics of the Heraklion Municipality in Attica, and in other facilities. She also participates in numerous conferences, specialized seminars, workshops, and symposiums in Greece, aiming for continuous education and professional development.

Tsanaktsidi Areti is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and maintains a private practice in Athens in the Panormou area, where she provides individual psychotherapy sessions for adults and parent counseling sessions. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed postgraduate studies in Developmental Psychology at the British University of Uclan (University of Central Lancashire, UK). She has completed a 4-year training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults, children, and adolescents at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies and is certified according to the Training and Supervision Standards of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She has also been trained in Basic Training in Compassion-Focused Therapy at the Hellenic Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy. She has experience working as a psychotherapist for adults, children, and adolescents in Urban Non-Profit Organizations, Private Centers providing Psychotherapeutic Services, and in Primary Education. Finally, she specializes in anxiety disorders and interpersonal relationship management.

Pasvantidis Giorgos is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Kallithea. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. He has experience from completing an internship at the Unaccompanied Minor Refugees Shelter "IASIS" and has worked as a Mental Health Counselor at the Unaccompanied Minor Refugees Shelter "Iliaktida." Additionally, he has completed the first level of training in the Systemic Approach and is continuing his education at the Athens Center for the Study of Man (A.C.S.M.). Finally, he specializes in panic attacks, phobias, and anxiety and mood disorders.

Nikitaki Eui is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Korydallos. She graduated in Psychology from Panteion University and specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at KE.PSY.SY. She handles a wide range of cases, focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each person, with particular expertise in Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Depression, Anger Management, Panic Attacks - Phobias, as well as Personal Development and Relationship Issues.

Samara Konstantina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom and a Master's degree in "Child Development and Child Psychology" from the University of Central Lancashire. She has received further training in Psychotherapy of Social and Emotional Development in the management of Autism Spectrum Disorders of Moderate and High Functioning, and is currently undergoing training in the three-year specialization program in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offered by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HSCBP), a program certified by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). It is noteworthy that she has worked as a Child Psychologist in public schools and Reintegration Centers, as well as serving as a Coordinator in Psychotherapeutic groups for children and adolescents. Alongside her private practice, she is a Scientific Collaborator with various private centers of Special therapies. Ms. Samara, through her valuable experience and collaboration with Psychiatrists, addresses a wide range of cases providing individualized Mental Health services.

Skolarikou Eleni is a Psychologist, Child Psychologist - Psychotherapist, and maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies (MSc) in Applied Psychology at Derby University, as well as in Child Development Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, she has completed a three-year further training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and has attended an advanced seminar on Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Positive CBT) at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. She has worked as a Psychologist in various institutions, gaining valuable experience at the Red Cross Hospital, Korgialenio-Benakeio, and the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. In her private practice, she handles cases across the full spectrum of Psychology, conducting sessions with adults, children, adolescents, and parents.

Xaroutiounian Roza is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of East London and has been trained in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy by the Psychological Support, Therapy, and Education Society – E.PSY.TH.E. She has also completed the program "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy," as well as the "Medical Psychology" program at the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, further enhancing her scientific expertise in relationship issues, family dynamics, and the connection between mental and physical processes, contributing to comprehensive and holistic support for her clients. In her practice, she manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she works with.

Tarsani Triantafyllio is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts sessions both in-person and online. She works psychotherapeutically with adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree (M.Sc.) in "Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in "Adult Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT)" as well as in "Parent Counseling" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY), and has also received basic training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has been trained in Special Education and in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in "adolescent group coordination" at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. Since 2021, she has been working as a private psychologist, providing psychological support to adults, children, and adolescents, while collaborating with specialized therapy centers. Concurrently, she has worked as a psychologist in primary education schools in Attica, in camp programs for individuals with disabilities, in Vocational Training Centers, and as a parallel support companion. Moreover, she is actively involved in volunteer work at facilities for people with disabilities and contributes articles to the website psychologynow.gr. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and supports lifelong learning by participating in conferences, educational programs, and seminars in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy.

Η Παπαϊωαννίδου Κωνσταντίνα MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος και πραγματοποιεί online συνεδρίες. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία στην κλινική και ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη ενηλίκων, παιδιών και οικογενειών, με ιδιαίτερη εστίαση στο ψυχικό τραύμα, τη διαφορετικότητα, τις σχέσεις και τις δυσκολίες που μπορεί να επηρεάζουν την καθημερινή ζωή. Είναι κάτοχος MSc στην Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία των Συγκρούσεων και εκπαιδεύεται στο Somatic Experiencing, ενώ έχει επίσης εκπαιδευτεί στη Μη Βίαιη Επικοινωνία και αξιοποιεί στοιχεία από την ψυχοπαιδαγωγική και τη δημιουργική έκφραση.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση απευθύνεται σε ενήλικες, είναι εξατομικευμένη και βασίζεται στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού χώρου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εξερευνήσει όσα βιώνει με τον δικό του ρυθμό. Δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη σύνδεση σώματος, συναισθημάτων, σκέψεων και σχέσεων, αξιοποιώντας, όπου είναι χρήσιμο, απλές σωματικές και δημιουργικές πρακτικές. Στόχος της είναι η ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας, της συναισθηματικής ρύθμισης και της δυνατότητας του ατόμου να ανταποκρίνεται στις ανάγκες και τις προκλήσεις της καθημερινότητάς του με μεγαλύτερη κατανόηση και ασφάλεια.