Health professionals for Psychotherapy Online in Athens

Georgia Kounadi is a Licensed Psychologist – Psychotherapist, specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults, children, and adolescents. Her approach is based on evidence-based methods, aiming to understand and effectively address the difficulties that affect people’s mental health and overall quality of life.She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychiatry from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is currently training in CBT for Adults and CBT for Children and Adolescents at the Hellenic Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies / Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy.Her clinical experience includes psychological assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and psychotherapy for issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, anger management, grief, as well as support for children and adolescents with learning, emotional, or social challenges.She has collaborated with renowned institutions such as the Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy, the Attikon University General Hospital, as well as private clinics and practices. She has participated in research projects and presented her work at national conferences in psychology and psychiatry, focusing on topics such as empathy, emotional recognition, and mental health.Her therapeutic philosophy emphasizes creating a safe, supportive, and genuine therapeutic relationship that fosters self-awareness, resilience, and the development of practical coping skills for life’s challenges.

Η Πυλαβά Κατερίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Εξάρχεια. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου και ψυχοδυναμική (ψυχαναλυτική) ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Αυτή την περίοδο ειδικεύεται στην πενταετή εκπαίδευση Ομαδικής Αναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας στο Ινστιτούτο Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης Φουκς (ΙΟΑΦ). Το ενδιαφέρον της για τους ανθρώπους ως ολότητες και την πολυπλοκότητα των ανθρώπινων συστημάτων έχει εμπλουτιστεί από τις σπουδές της στο σύστημα Iyengar Yoga και την Aρχιτεκτονική (ΕΜΠ). Στο παρόν δουλεύει ιδιωτικά στην Αθήνα (Εξάρχεια & Ιλίσια) προσφέροντας ατομικές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες δια ζώσης ή διαδικτυακά. Επιπλέον, έχει συνεργαστεί με την Εταιρεία Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης και Ψυχικής Υγείας (ΕΠΑΨΥ) στο κέντρο Ημέρας και είναι εθελόντρια ψυχολόγος στην πλατφόρμα ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης "Μίλα μου". Έχει πραγματοποιήσει την πρακτική της άσκηση σε Οικοτροφείο της Εταιρείας Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής Π.Σακελλαρόπουλος. Τέλος, έχει παρακολουθήσει συνέδρια, σεμινάρια και συνεχίζει να επιμορφώνεται (ενδεικτικά: διετές σεμινάριο Ψυχοσωματικής Ψυχανάλυσης «Άβατον», σεμινάριο αντιμετώπισης άγχους μέσω Ενσυνειδητότητας (Mindfulness).

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.

Grapsa Vasiliki MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a Master's degree (MSc) in Addiction Treatment - Addictology from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has been trained in EMDR Trauma Therapy by TACT Hellas, in the use and interpretation of the MMPI-2 Psychometric Tool by ISON Psychometrica, and is currently attending a postgraduate program in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens and the Research University Institute of Mental Health E.P.I.P.S.Y. She completed her clinical internship as a Psychologist at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 414 Military Hospital of Special Diseases and has been working as a Psychologist at ISON Psychometrica since 2023. Finally, with the aim of continuous professional development, she has participated in numerous conferences.

Pop Olympia MSc is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the center of Athens, specializing in psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and counseling. She obtained her degree from the University of Bucharest, which was subsequently recognized by DOATAP. She pursued further training in Applied Psychology with a specialization in Counseling at the American College of Greece. She has collaborated with and provided psychological services in various private and public institutions, such as the social service of the Agios Eleftherios municipal clinics, the social service of the Municipality of Keratsini - Drapetsona, and the Network for Children's Rights. She has received training and provides supervised psychological services in the following areas: assessment of minors and parental counseling at the Child Mental Health Center, assessment of the elderly and caregiver counseling at the Alzheimer Center of the Nestor Psychogeriatric Society, and group support in the reintegration department for individuals over 18 years old. Since 2009, she has been a member of the Hellenic Association of Psychologists.

Antoniou Panagiotis is a Clinical - Community Psychologist working with adults who wish to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, manage anxiety, grief, and relational difficulties, and build a life with greater balance and meaning that aligns with their desires and aspirations.

Throughout the sessions, he utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools, learned during his postgraduate studies, with an emphasis on recognizing and processing automatic thoughts, core beliefs, and emotional patterns that influence behavior and daily life. Simultaneously, he incorporates elements of psychoeducation and experiential techniques aimed at enhancing self-awareness, autonomy, and emotional competence.

He believes that the outcome is not merely the reduction of symptoms but a process of personal growth and meaningful connection with oneself.

His office provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where each individual can freely express themselves and work with respect for their unique needs and personal boundaries.

Stroumpouli Panagiota is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a medical degree from the University of Athens Medical School and a postgraduate degree in Mass Disaster and Emergency Crisis Management from the Nursing Department of the University of Athens. She specialized in Germany, where she obtained her Psychiatry and Psychotherapy specialist certification from PBZ Böblingen Hospital in Northern Baden-Württemberg, as in Germany, obtaining specialist certification is mandatorily accompanied by specialization in a Psychotherapeutic field. Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist P. Stroumpouli specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and completed further training in addictions. After a 12-year career in Germany, she returned to Greece, where she has maintained a private practice in Athens since December 2023. Sessions are also available in German.

The decision to seek help from a mental health professional is an important and courageous act of self-care.

Whether someone is going through a difficult period, looking for ways to get to know themselves better, improve their relationships, or strengthen their psychological resilience, they have the opportunity to find support.

Ms. Christina Lepida follows an integrative approach to psychotherapy, enriched with elements from the existential–phenomenological perspective, which emphasizes lived experience, freedom, authenticity, and the meaning of life. At the same time, she incorporates techniques and tools from other evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), thus tailoring each session to the specific needs of the individual.

Her goal is to offer a safe, genuine, and supportive space, where one can express themselves freely, without judgment. Together, you will explore the difficulties you are facing and seek ways for meaningful change and personal growth.

Ms. Lepida provides specialized psychotherapy services that cover a wide range of needs.

Η Τζάννε Βάνα είναι Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος και πραγματοποιεί online συνεδρίες. Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία Ενηλίκων, Παιδιών & Εφήβων, καθώς και στη θεραπεία Διαταραχών Πρόσληψης Τροφής στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο. Ακόμα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Διαλεκτική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία στην Ιατρική Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Ελληνική Εταιρεία Έρευνας Συμπεριφοράς), όπου συνεχίζει ακόμα ως εξωτερικός συνεργάτης και προσφέροντας εθελοντικά υπηρεσίες σε οριακούς ασθενείς αλλά και σε άτομα με διατροφικές διαταραχές. Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής της εμπειρίας, συνεργάζεται τα τελευταία 8 χρόνια έως και σήμερα με την Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο (Μονάδα Διαταραχών Προσωπικότητας και Διαταραχών Πρόσληψης Τροφής), ενώ διετέλεσε επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στη Β’ Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Αθηνών "Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού", εστιάζοντας σε ζητήματα γονεϊκότητας και όντας εκπαιδεύτρια σε προγράμματα γύρω από την Ψυχική Ανθεκτικότητα για επαγγελματίες υγείας αλλά και γενικό πληθυσμό. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πανελλήνια και πανευρωπαϊκά συνέδρια Παιδιατρικής, Εφηβιατρικής, Ψυχολογίας, Ψυχιατρικής, καθώς και σε άλλα ιατρικά συνέδρια (χειρουργικής, μαιευτικής κα). Έχει συνεργαστεί με το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας του Δρ Θάνου Ασκητή, ενώ συμμετείχε και στη συγγραφή εκπαιδευτικού υλικού για τη σεξουαλική αγωγή, εγκεκριμένο από το Υπουργείο Παιδείας, καθώς έχει ασχοληθεί και ερευνητικά με τον τομέα των Ψυχοσεξουαλικών ζητημάτων. Η επένδυση στην ψυχοθεραπεία είναι διαρκής, με εκπαίδευση στο Mindfulness, στη Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στη Συμπόνοια καθώς και το Διατμηματικό Πρόγραμμα Ομαδικής Θεραπείας από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Ομάδας. Είναι ενεργό μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας Συμπεριφοράς και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Εφηβικής Ιατρικής, διατηρώντας συνεχή επαγγελματική εξέλιξη και επιστημονική ενημέρωση, δουλεύοντας κλινικά με εφήβους και ενήλικες.

Lazou Dimitra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thiseio. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a postgraduate degree in "Criminal Law and Addictions" from the Law Department of the same university. She has also received additional specializations within addiction rehabilitation programs, such as the Self-Help Promotion Program (Thessaloniki, Chania, Sitia) and KETHEA, and has worked as a Mental Health Counselor at the International Organization for Migration, providing counseling services to refugee populations. In the context of continuous training and education in the field of Psychology, she has attended numerous conferences and training seminars. She specializes in Systemic Adult Psychotherapy and, in her private practice, provides specialized interventions for the treatment of anxiety, phobias, depression, panic attacks, as well as parental counseling.

Bampili Angeliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in the center of Athens (near Panepistimiou and Omonia). She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. As a Psychotherapist, she has been trained in the Cognitive Behavioral model at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (three-year training). Additionally, she has completed two years of training in Eating Disorders Therapy at the First University Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.P.S.Y). As part of her continuous education, she attends a basic training seminar in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an approach belonging to the third generation of cognitive behavioral therapies, while in the past she has attended postgraduate seminars related to mindfulness. In the context of her clinical internship, she conducted psychotherapeutic sessions at the Eating Disorders Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital. Furthermore, she has undergone postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at E.P.I.P.S.Y. Previously, she worked as a Psychologist at the National Psychosocial Support Line 10306. Within the scope of volunteering and internship, she has been employed in psychosocial rehabilitation structures of E.P.A.P.S.Y. Currently, she provides specialized therapeutic interventions at her private office for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, specific phobias, and eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder). Additionally, she undertakes psychotherapeutic requests concerning sleep problems, anger management, life changes, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, assertive behavior, and the development of social skills.

Konstantina Skourla is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice at the Megaron Concert Hall. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has completed postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills in Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Research University Institute of Mental Health & Promotion of Knowledge in Mental Disorders), as well as postgraduate training in "Early Intervention in Psychosis" at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPI Psy). Furthermore, she is completing her clinical specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (C.B.T.) at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (I.E.TH.S.) and in Dialectical Behavior Therapy at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research (EEES). She works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior and in her private practice. Previously, she has collaborated with the Animus Corpus Psychotherapeutic Center and has worked as a Psychologist at the Mental Health Center of Peristeri and at the Special Child Care Center of the Naval Hospital of Piraeus. Lastly, sessions are conducted both in-person and remotely.

Gianneli Mara is a Psychologist - certified Systemic Psychotherapist and holds a professional practice license. She studied Psychology at Panteion University and is pursuing her postgraduate studies in the Human Resources Management department at the University of Northampton, UK. She has attended seminars on stress management, eating disorders, and positive psychology. She has worked in initiatives and organizations with individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as with mental health disorders. She provides online sessions to adolescents, adults, as well as couples and families.

Η Ελένη Μωρόγιαννη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Ιλίσια. Είναι τελειόφοιτη της πενταετούς εκπαίδευσης ομαδική αναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Ομαδικών Αναλυτών (μέλος του EGATIN, European Group Analytic Training Network).

Ολοκλήρωσε τις προπτυχιακές της σπουδές στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και διαθέτει Άδεια Ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου από την Περιφέρεια Αττικής, (αρ. πρωτ. 177 13). Έλαβε Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα στη Διοίκηση ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού από το Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και έχει εργαστεί σε εταιρεία στον τομέα της ανάπτυξης και δέσμευσης των εργαζομένων.

Αναλαμβάνει δυαδική ψυχοθεραπεία ψυχαναλυτικού τύπου που απευθύνεται σε ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν οποιουδήποτε είδους ψυχολογικά και ψυχιατρικά προβλήματα (π.χ. άγχος, κατάθλιψη, οριακή διαταραχή προσωπικότητας, διπολίκη διαταραχή) και συνεργάζεται με ψυχίατρο όταν αυτό κρίνεται απαραίτητο με στόχο την καλύτερη υποστήριξη του θεραπευόμενου. Εργάζεται ιδιωτικά δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά και συνεργάζεται με το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοθεραπείας Αθηνών (ΙΨΥΑ).

Έχει αποκτήσει κλινική εμπειρία στο Κέντρο Ημέρας για άτομα με ψυχικές διαταραχές της Εταιρίας Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής Π. Σακελλαρόπουλος όπου συντόνιζε για χρόνια αναλυτική θεραπευτική ομάδα ψυχοθεραπείας στο πλαίσιο εποπτευόμενης πρακτικής, στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Ρεθύμνου και στον Ξενώνα Βραχείας Παραμονής της ίδιας Κλινικής.

Έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος για σειρά ετών σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής σε γονείς παιδιών με δυσκολίες όπως Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος, ΔΕΠΥ, και άλλες αναπτυξιακές και ψυχολογικές διαταραχές και παρέχοντας ψυχοθεραπεία εφήβους και ενήλικες.

Εκπαιδεύεται διαρκώς μέσω συμμετοχής σε διεπιστημονικές ομάδες εποπτείας, ημερίδες και διεθνή και εγχώρια συνέδρια με στόχο την κατάλληλη κατάρτισή της. Έχει παρουσιάσει εργασίες που άπτονται θεμάτων ψυχοθεραπείας και ψυχοπαθολογίας, ενδεικτικά στο 30ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ψυχιατρικής, Θεσσαλονίκη, 26-29 Μαΐου 2022, στο 32ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ψυχιατρικής Καλαμάτα, 23-26 Μαΐου 2024 και στο 2ο Συνέδριο Ψυχοθεραπείας, Αθήνα 4-6 Οκτωβρίου 2024.

Πιστεύει ότι η ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία αποτελεί πολύ αξιόπιστη μέθοδο και βασικοί τρόποι με τους οποίους βοηθά είναι η ενστάλλαξη ελπίδας στο άτομο, ο αλτρουισμός, και αίσθηση ότι πολλές από τις δυσκολίες και τα προβλήματα είναι κοινά σε όλους τους ανθρώπους. Ταυτόχρονα, οι σχέσεις με τα άλλα μέλη της ομάδας παρέχουν στο ίδιο το άτομο χρήσιμες πληροφορίες για το πώς σχετίζεται σε όλες τις σημαντικές σχέσεις της ζωής του.

Για εκείνη η ψυχοθεραπεία είναι ένα ταξίδι αυτογνωσίας που έχει ως στόχο τον επαναπροσδιορισμό του ατόμου μέσα στη ζωή του και τη θεραπευτική αλλαγή.

Τέλος, θεωρεί σημαντικό η σχέση θεραπευτή-θεραπευόμενου να διέπεται από άνευ όρων αποδοχή, σεβασμό, εμπιστοσύνη, αυθεντικότητα και ενσυναίσθηση.

Mpagourdi Maria, BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist who conducts sessions online. She graduated in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University (BSc) and holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Clinical Counselling Psychology from the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Art Therapy, and the management of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CCTP-I & II). Since 2023, she has been training in Art Psychotherapy – Behavior Analysis at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi," and from 2025 she will continue her professional development through the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (P.E.G.A.P.), as part of her training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes significant work in mental health facilities such as the Piraeus Naval Hospital, Care Units for the Elderly specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, cancer patient counseling programs (e.g., "Stay Strong"), and special education centers. She provides individual and group sessions to children, adolescents, and adults, and has been actively involved in psycho-educational programs and parent counseling. She combines theoretical training with practical experience to support a variety of psychological needs, with particular emphasis on trauma therapy and strengthening emotional resilience. Finally, she is a founding member of the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists.

Thodos Dimitris is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Panormou. His professional career began in the fields of finance and shipping. Specifically, he studied economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business and subsequently completed a master's degree in shipping at City University London. He worked for many years in large companies in Greece and abroad, gaining valuable experience in demanding and multicultural environments. Over the years, he felt the need to change direction and engage in work that would hold more meaning for him. Thus, he studied psychology at Panteion University and trained in the Synthetic & Systemic model of psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations (E.D.A.S). Today, he works as a psychologist-psychotherapist and conducts individual, group, and family sessions as well as couples therapy sessions. He holds a professional license as a Psychologist, is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, and a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy.

Anna Karatheodorou MSc is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She is a graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with honors. She holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Health Psychology from City University of London, as well as in Human Resource Management from the University of Westminster, London. Currently, she is completing her specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Education "Logos Psychis." During her studies, she completed her internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Air Force Hospital, gaining significant experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, the administration of psychometric tools, and the understanding and assessment of acute mental disorders. Subsequently, she collaborated with hospital units and social services in the United Kingdom — including the NHS (National Health Service) — providing specialized psychological support to individuals with chronic conditions, disabilities, and adjustment difficulties, as well as to those experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosomatic symptoms, and psychosocial challenges. Concurrently, she has been active in the field of occupational and organizational psychology within corporate environments, designing and coordinating prevention, empowerment, and psychoeducation programs. Her approach is based on Systemic Psychotherapy and is enriched by contemporary psychological approaches tailored to the needs and goals of each client. She draws tools from Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). She believes that every individual possesses the capacity for change and growth when placed in an environment of acceptance and safety. Finally, the specialist provides individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, couples therapy, parental counseling, and group psychotherapy sessions in her office.