Health professionals for Obsessive–compulsive disorder-OCD

Anastasia Perikleous is a Psychoanalytically-Oriented Psychologist with a professional license and maintains a private practice in Athens. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, BSc(Hons), from the University of Greenwich in the United Kingdom and has been undergoing Clinical Training at the Lacanian Psychoanalysis School in Athens since 2022. She has participated in numerous seminars and workshops (NKUA, University of the Aegean, DI.K.E.PS.Y, Therapeutic Riding Association, K.E.PS.P, etc.) and collaborates as a psychologist with mental health institutions in Greece. She is also a founding and active member of an online platform focused on psychological support, with an emphasis on eating disorders.

Η Γεωργιάδη Λένα BSc, MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και προσφέρει διαδικτυακή θεραπεία στα αγγλικά και στα ελληνικά για ενήλικες που είτε κατοικούν στην Ελλάδα, είτε στο εξωτερικό και είναι άνω των 18 ετών. Εδώ και χρόνια, ειδικεύεται στην Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT) και στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), βοηθώντας τους ανθρώπους να διαχειριστούν τις προκλήσεις της ζωής και να κινηθούν προς μια ζωή που νιώθουν αληθινά σημαντική, ισορροπημένη, συνδεδεμένη και με νόημα. Η πορεία της στην ψυχολογία ξεκίνησε με πτυχίο Bachelor of Science στην Ψυχολογία από το University of Sheffield. Στη συνέχεια, μετακόμισε στην Ολλανδία και ολοκλήρωσε το μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο της στην Ψυχολογία Υγείας και Κοινωνικής Ψυχολογίας στο Maastricht University. Η κλινική της εκπαίδευση πραγματοποιείται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), μέσω της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφορικών Ψυχοθεραπειών, ένα 4ετές πρόγραμμα διαπιστευμένο από την European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Εκτός από την CBT, έχει εκπαιδευθεί και στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT), έχοντας παρακολουθήσει πολλαπλές εκπαιδεύσεις από τους Dr. Steven Hayes και Dr. Russ Harris. Είναι επίσης μέλος της Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). Η συνεχής επιμόρφωση της μέσα από βιβλία και σεμινάρια είναι βασικό κομμάτι της επαγγελματικής της ανάπτυξης.

Δουλεύει με ένα ευρύ φάσμα δυσκολιών, όπως:

Άγχος (συμπεριλαμβανομένων κρίσεων πανικού, κοινωνικού άγχους, και γενικευμένου άγχους)

Κατάθλιψη και χαμηλή διάθεση

Χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση/αυτοπεποίθηση και αυτοκριτική

Τελειοθηρία, φόβο αποτυχίας και αναβλητικότητα

Ψυχαναγκασμούς και καταναγκασμούς (OCD)

Ειδικές φοβίες

Δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις

Δυσκολίες στη ρύθμιση συναισθημάτων 

Μεγάλες μεταβάσεις ζωής (όπως η διαβίωση στο εξωτερικό ή άλλες σημαντικές αλλαγές ζωής).

Parissi Elena is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Peristeri, near the Agios Antonios metro station. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has completed basic training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, and is currently training in Psychosexual Disorders at the same institute. She began her specialty training at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research, Aigaleo branch, where she stayed for a total of 2 years and gained experience in community patient monitoring. She completed her specialty training at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dafni," where she stayed for 4 years and trained in managing a wide range of psychopathology. During this period, she also worked and trained in a public specialized alcohol detoxification unit (18ANΩ). Subsequently, she collaborated with the nonprofit organization Anasa – Support for individuals suffering from Eating Disorders. She is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Psychiatric Society.

Drakakidou Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kalamaria. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her postgraduate studies at the University of Thessaly, specializing in "Counseling Psychology and Counseling in Special Education, Education, and Health." She has been trained in "Child Psychology and Child Psychiatry" at the University of the Aegean. As part of her postgraduate studies, she completed her internship at the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio," where she gained significant experience in the assessment and psychosocial support of children and adolescents, as well as their families, in a clinical setting. During her professional career, she worked as a trainer at a Higher Vocational Training School (S.A.E.K.), imparting her specialized knowledge to future professionals. Since 2018 until today, she has served as a Psychologist in Primary and Secondary Education, supporting parents, students, and educators in managing emotional and learning challenges. Her therapeutic approach is systemic, emphasizing relationships, communication, and the interaction of the individual with the systems to which they belong, such as family, school, and work. Her goal is to enhance self-awareness, improve functionality, and provide meaningful support to the individual for the effective management of their difficulties.

Mermigkakis Nikolaos BSc, MSc is a licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He graduated with honors in Psychology from DeVry University and holds a master's degree in Integrative Counseling - Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Additionally, he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Hellenic Society for Research and Behavioral Therapy and in Art Therapy at Psychology - Art, Center for Psychotherapy and Education. Furthermore, he is a member of the British Psychological Society and the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and has participated in conferences as well as training workshops on various psychotherapeutic approaches.

Metaksas Spyridon is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Marousi. He holds a medical degree from the University of Verona in Italy. He has extensive experience in Cognitive Psychotherapy and has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy. The doctor has many years of professional experience, having served from 2013 to 2017 as the Director of the psychiatric clinic "Galini" and collaborated with the Center for Addiction Treatment. In his private practice, he provides a wide range of services including individual adult sessions, treatment of sexual disorders, and management of anxiety disorders/panic attacks, while also addressing numerous conditions such as agoraphobia, depression, sleep disorders, and psychosomatic disorders. The therapeutic approach is based on psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and the combination of psychopharmacology with psychotherapy. Finally, Dr. Metaksas is a member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy, and the European Family Therapy Association.

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Μαθιουδάκης είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Είναι κάτοχος άδειας άσκησης επαγγέλματος από το 2016 και έχει ολοκληρώσει επιμορφώσεις στην Εφαρμοσμένη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχικής Υγείας, την Ειδική Αγωγή, τη Σχολική Ψυχολογία και την Πρώιμη Παρέμβαση στον Αυτισμό. Επίσης έχει ολοκληρώσει Εκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT). Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πολυάριθμα σεμινάρια και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα που αφορούν την παιδική προστασία, την ψυχοκοινωνική στήριξη ευάλωτων πληθυσμών, την έμφυλη βία και τις σύγχρονες κοινωνικές προκλήσεις. Πιστεύει στη δια βίου μάθηση και φροντίζει να εμπλουτίζει διαρκώς τις γνώσεις και τις δεξιότητές του.

Διαθέτει εκτενή εμπειρία στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας, έχοντας συνεργαστεί με δομές και οργανισμούς του δημόσιου και ιδιωτικού τομέα. Έχει προσφέρει υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής αξιολόγησης, συμβουλευτικής και υποστήριξης σε Δομές φιλοξενίας προσφύγων και αιτούντων άσυλο, σε Δομές υποστήριξης ασυνόδευτων ανηλίκων, σε κατασκηνώσεις και προγράμματα παιδικής ψυχοκοινωνικής ανάπτυξης. Έχει εργαστεί σε Συμβουλευτικό Κέντρο για την αντιμετώπιση της έμφυλης βίας και των πολλαπλών διακρίσεων και σε ιδιωτικά Κέντρα Ψυχικής Υγείας και Συμβουλευτικής.

Miliordou Kristi MBA, MSc, MBPsS is a Psychologist, Psychotherapist - Sports Psychologist - Psychotherapy for Adolescents and Adults and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She is a Psychology graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with further training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at Aiginiteio Hospital and in Health Psychology, holds a Certificate in Psychology for High Performance Sports, and a Professional Diploma in Neurobiology and Psychology in Team Sports from Barca Innovation Hub, Universitas. Additionally, she has specialized in Health Unit Management, Sports Management, and Marketing. Currently, she works as an independent professional psychologist at her office in Marousi, as a Sports Psychologist at the Olympiacos BC Academy, and as an external collaborator-psychologist for employees through the company Hellas EAP. Furthermore, she participates in conferences related to Mental Health and has created the asynchronous seminar "Small Movements - Big Changes, The Beginning of a New Life," focusing on integrating exercise and movement into daily life.

Together with her colleagues at the office, they operate as a Team with continuous collaboration and supervision, offering scientifically substantiated and high-quality care.

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.

Thomas Palikrousis is a Psychologist (UEL), certified Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist (EEGSPS), Dietitian-Nutritionist (ATEITH), and Food Technologist (ATEITH), twice awarded scholarships by the State Scholarship Foundation (IKY). He holds four postgraduate degrees (MSc) in Aging and Chronic Disease Management (HOU), Quality Management and Food Industry Production Organization (ATEITH), Quality Assurance (HOU), and Food Chemistry (AUTH). He is a doctoral candidate at the Department of Food Science and Technology (DIPE), a student in the Department of Agriculture at the University of Western Macedonia, and a postgraduate student in Applied Developmental Psychology (HOU).

His professional work focuses on bridging theory and practice through an interdisciplinary approach. Specifically, he practices privately as a Psychologist, having provided mental health services at the Student Counseling and Support Center (KSSF) of the University of Macedonia (PAMAK). As a Dietitian-Nutritionist, alongside operating a private practice, he has collaborated with professional and amateur sports clubs. As a Food Technologist, he has worked with numerous food industries, contributing to the design of products that have received significant awards at the International Taste Awards and Healthy Diet Awards. Additionally, he is a researcher at the International Hellenic University (DIPE) and has served as a faculty member at a private university college in collaboration with the state University of Essex (United Kingdom), independently teaching courses in the BSc (Hons) Dietetics (Applied) program. Finally, he is a member of the Sports Nutrition Working Group and the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Committee of the Pan-Hellenic Association of Dietitians-Nutritionists, as well as the association's representative for the Florina Prefecture.

Skarpa Marianthi is a Psychologist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, conducting online sessions. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently pursued further training in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy program of the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy in Thessaloniki. Concurrently, she specialized in Mental Health through the postgraduate program "Clinical Mental Health" at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has worked as a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist in a private practice collaborating in Larissa, as well as a psychologist in institutions and schools. The psychotherapy and psychological support sessions she provides address the management of issues such as anxiety and stress, phobias, obsessions and compulsions, emotional disorders (such as depression), eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating), chronic illnesses and medical conditions, autism spectrum disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), behavioral problems in children and adolescents, psychological problems of children and adolescents, relationship issues, as well as characteristic personality difficulties.

Danesi Xristina Theodora is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She holds an honors degree in Psychology from the BSc (Hons) Psychology program at CCCU. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at K.E. PSY. SY, as well as in the Mood Disorders treatment program at BipolarLab. She has received additional training in School Psychology from the University of the Aegean, as well as in Child Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Regarding her volunteer work, she has provided her services at "The Smile of the Child" and milamou.gr. She has attended numerous seminars and has delivered lectures on a variety of topics. She provides her services with lifelong education and respect for the individualized needs of each person. Finally, the specialist uses Standardized and Internationally Recognized Psychometric Tools for Personality Disorder Assessment, Structured Neuropsychiatric Evaluations, Questionnaires Investigating Early Dysfunctional Experiences and Traumas, and Standardized Psychometric Tools for the Assessment of Personal Beliefs.

Xatzopoulos Dimitrios is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Kavala, a space where personal contact and trust create the ideal environment to begin the journey of self-awareness and well-being. As a psychologist with a degree in Psychology from the University of East London (UEL), he creates a safe and confidential environment for his clients, offering psychological support and counseling to individuals facing various issues and difficulties. Every person is unique, as are the challenges they encounter. He provides a safe space for individuals to explore their emotions, understand their behaviors, and develop new coping strategies. Through the application of theories and techniques learned during his studies, personal study, and professional experience, he offers specialized support for issues such as mental disorders (e.g., depression, ADHD, etc.), psychological problems (e.g., caregiver anxiety, anger, and hostility, etc.), as well as medical issues with psychological factors (e.g., insomnia, migraine, etc.). His approach is based on professional ethics and his commitment to providing quality care to his clients. Through his skills and enthusiasm for psychology, he offers a valuable source of support.

Η Χοροζιάν Νόρα είναι Ψυχολόγος – CBT Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με εξειδίκευση στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, τις κρίσεις πανικού και τη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων, διατηρώντας ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Βύρωνα και παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες στην περιοχή Νέο Παγκράτι – Βύρωνας. Είναι απόφοιτη του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής, με παράλληλη κλινική πρακτική στην Ψυχογηριατρική Εταιρεία «Ο Νέστωρ». Η εκπαίδευσή της περιλαμβάνει επιπλέον κλινική εξειδίκευση στη διαχείριση άγχους, κρίσεων πανικού και ιδεοψυχαναγκαστικής διαταραχής (OCD) μέσω της Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφορικών Σπουδών, ενώ έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT – Level 1) και στην ενσωμάτωση τεχνικών Mindfulness στη CBT. Παράλληλα, διαθέτει εξειδίκευση στη ΔΕΠΥ και τη νευροδιαφορετικότητα ενηλίκων και έχει επιμορφωθεί στην Εφηβική Ιατρική της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών. Στην κλινική της πρακτική εστιάζει στην ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή, αξιοποιώντας CBT παρεμβάσεις και τεχνικές έκθεσης και παρεμπόδισης αντίδρασης (ERP) με στόχο τη μείωση των ψυχαναγκαστικών μοτίβων και της αγχώδους επιβάρυνσης. Εργάζεται επίσης με ζητήματα χρόνιου στρες, επαγγελματικής εξουθένωσης (burnout) και υπερανάλυσης (overthinking), εφαρμόζοντας στοχευμένες γνωσιακές και συμπεριφορικές τεχνικές για αποφόρτιση, διαχείριση της γνωσιακής υπερδιέγερσης και ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας. Παράλληλα, υποστηρίζει θέματα αυτοεκτίμησης, διαπροσωπικών δυσκολιών και συναισθηματικής ρύθμισης, μέσα από την επεξεργασία δυσλειτουργικών πεποιθήσεων και μοτίβων σχέσεων, ενισχύοντας πιο λειτουργικούς τρόπους σύνδεσης με τον εαυτό και τους άλλους. Στο πεδίο της ΔΕΠΥ ενηλίκων και της νευροδιαφορετικότητας, εφαρμόζει εξειδικευμένες CBT στρατηγικές για τη βελτίωση της οργάνωσης, τη διαχείριση της αναβλητικότητας, της συναισθηματικής δυσρυθμίας και της καθημερινής λειτουργικότητας. Έχει αποκτήσει κλινική εμπειρία μέσα από συνεργασίες με φορείς ψυχικής υγείας και κοινωνικής φροντίδας, όπως η Ψυχογηριατρική Εταιρεία «Ο Νέστωρ», οι Γιατροί του Κόσμου Ελλάδος και το Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Γυναικών Ευρώπης. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο παρέχει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων σε ένα ασφαλές, συνεργατικό και εμπιστευτικό πλαίσιο, με στόχο την ουσιαστική ενδυνάμωση και τη βιώσιμη αλλαγή.

Η Αναστασία Αλεβίζου είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Η προσέγγιση που ακολουθεί είναι η Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) και έχει ειδικευτεί παράλληλα στην θεραπεία των εξαρτήσεων από ουσίες, αλκοόλ και διαδίκτυο με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο αντικείμενο. Σήμερα ολοκληρώνει την εκπαίδευσή της στην Γνωστική συμπεριφορική ψυχοθεραπεία στο πρόγραμμα της Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Γνωστικής Συμπεριφορικής Ψυχοθεραπείας με πιστοποίηση από την EABCT. Συμμετέχει ενεργά σε συνέδρια και σεμινάρια για την CBT, με στόχο τον συνεχή εμπλουτισμό των γνώσεων και των πρακτικών της ψυχοθεραπείας, λαμβάνοντας παράλληλη εποπτεία από πιστοποιημένους ψυχοθεραπευτές. Έχει εργαστεί εθελοντικά σε κέντρα θεραπείας των εξαρτήσεων καθώς και στο κέντρο έγκαιρης παρέμβασης στην ψύχωση «Πνοές» της Ε.Π.Α.Ψ.Υ. Διαθέτει κλινική εμπειρία στην ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων για την θεραπεία διαταραχών άγχους και κατάθλιψης καθώς και για αντιμετώπιση δυσκολιών στις σχέσεις, στην αυτοεκτίμηση και την διαχείριση των συναισθημάτων . Στόχος της είναι η προσωπική εξέλιξη του ατόμου, με βάση τα δικά του βιώματα και η καλλιέργεια ενός κλίματος ασφάλειας και εμπιστοσύνης. Βασικά συστατικά της ΓΣΘ είναι η αναζήτηση των μοτίβων μεταξύ των σκέψεων, των συναισθημάτων και της συμπεριφοράς, έτσι ώστε το άτομο να εντοπίσει, να αξιοποιήσει τις δυνάμεις του και να μπορεί να τροποποιεί με ευελιξία την σκέψη του, με στόχο την βελτίωση της ποιότητας της ζωής του.

Tsitenidou Natasa is a Clinical Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, licensed to practice. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London (UEL), England, in 2020, and subsequently pursued her postgraduate studies at the same university in the program entitled “MSc – Clinical and Community Psychology.” Her practical internship during her studies was completed at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki “Hippokration.” Her training continued at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HSCBP) in Thessaloniki, in the three-year adult program and later in the one-year program for children and adolescents. Additionally, she has participated in the educational program titled “Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Approaches (TF-CBT, CPT, DBT-PTSD, PE)” at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (SCBS). Currently, she practices professionally in a private office and provides online psychotherapy sessions, following the Cognitive Behavioral approach. You can schedule your session immediately!

Foteini Noula is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive-Analytical Psychotherapy (CAP) and maintains a private practice in Panormou, offering psychological support and psychotherapy. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a master's degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has worked for six years in primary and secondary public education as a psychologist, supporting children, adolescents, and families. Additionally, she has been active as a health promotion specialist in a family empowerment program and has volunteered in mental health reintegration initiatives, as well as in adult counseling through the telephone helpline "Talk to Me." Her approach is affirming and focuses on building a relationship of trust and empathy, within a safe environment that empowers the individual and promotes mental health.