Health professionals for Psychotherapy Online in Athens

Danai Kousta is a Psychologist - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist for adults, adolescents, and young adults, maintaining a private practice in Zografou while also working as a school psychologist. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master's degree from the Medical School of Athens in "Promotion of Mental Health – Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders." She has received training in Psychoanalytic Theory and Practice in the "Epekeina – Psychoanalytic Practice" program, where she is also a collaborating member. She has conducted scientific work at Aeginiteio Hospital as an external collaborator of the Personality Disorders Unit and the Psychological Laboratory. Finally, she has worked in secondary education as well as in KEDASY (Centers for Differentiated Diagnosis, Diagnosis, and Support).

Psareli Kelly is a Psychologist, holder of a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a Systemic Psychotherapist certified by the Psychotherapy Institute Ke.S.Me.Th. (Center for Systemic Study and Therapy), a certified center accredited by the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). Her therapeutic approach is founded on key values such as reflection, self-observation, and a willingness to change perspective with the aim of resolving a problem. During therapy, the emerging issues are better understood within the system in which they appear. She has completed postgraduate seminars in Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills in Psychopathology at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPIΨY) in collaboration with the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens – “Aeginiteio” Hospital, and the Educational Program “Mental Health of Children and Adolescents” at Sismanogleio Hospital. Throughout her educational and professional journey, she has worked in various mental health settings such as the Attica Psychiatric Hospitals “Dafni” and “Dromokaiteio,” KETHEA, 18 ANO, and International Non-Governmental Organizations, supporting adolescents, adults, parents, and families. Her work experience has exposed her to lived experiences of severe anxiety, fear, depression, grief, trauma, and other psychosocial issues. Currently, she is employed at the “Merimna” Counseling Center, providing counseling support to children and families experiencing grief and illness, while also offering individual sessions privately both online and in person.

Spanoudakis Giorgos is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Athens. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He began his psychiatric specialty training at the LVR Klinik in Düsseldorf, Germany, and completed it at Aeginiteio Hospital in Athens. During his training, he encountered a full range of psychiatric cases and disorders (psychotic, mood, anxiety - obsessive-compulsive disorders, as well as substance dependencies, sexual disorders, eating disorders, etc.), and participated in training programs in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. After completing his training, he continued practicing in the private sector and also worked as an external collaborator at the General Hospital of Thira.

Afxentiou Spyros is a Psychologist and has a private office in Exarchia. He studied Psychology at the European University of Cyprus and holds two master's degrees. Specifically, in Synthetic Psychotherapy at the European University EurAka Switzerland and in Counselling Psychology from the London Metropolitan University. Finally, he has been trained in systems therapy and holds a diploma of training in mental health counselling.

Despoina Ntina is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who offers online sessions for adults, children, and adolescents. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Thessaly. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she provides support for issues such as anxiety and mood disorders, panic attacks, phobias, and personality disorders. She also works with individuals on anger management, personal development, relationship difficulties, trauma recovery, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Despoina also supports individuals seeking guidance on matters related to sexuality, gender identity, and self-acceptance. Her approach is inclusive and respectful of each person's uniqueness, focusing on managing thoughts and behaviors that impact mental well-being. She offers a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals to explore topics related to sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, and the challenges that may arise from social stigma or internal conflicts. Provides parental counseling, family support, and guidance on issues related to family dynamics and relationships. The goal is to enhance communication, manage conflicts, and support parents in their role. She offers online sessions in both Greek and English, ensuring flexibility and accessibility regardless of location. Over the past four years, she has worked with adults and children who have experienced domestic violence, as well as with minorities and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Professor Nestoros Ioannis Md Frcpc Phd Neurophysiology Mcgill Iapcp Lfiba Lfabi is a Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, Technical Consultant, and Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete with a private practice in Athens.

Simultaneously, he serves as the President and Scientific Director of the University of Crete's Technological Spin-off "Contemporary Amphiaraia" and is its founder. In his private practice, he provides an individualized holistic approach tailored to the needs of each patient, utilizing psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, or a combination of both. He has conducted innovative academic research in psychoses, integrative psychotherapy, and neurofeedback.

He offers psychiatric services, psychotherapy, and online psychotherapy. He studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specialized in Psychiatry at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where he subsequently completed his PhD in Neurophysiology funded by a Medical Research Council of Canada scholarship. He has extensive experience in the fields of Academic Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and Neurosciences in both Greece and Canada, as well as significant teaching experience. Additionally, he holds professional licenses in the USA (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) and Canada (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada).

He is a founding member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the Hellenic Society for Neurosciences, and the European Institute of Psychotherapy. Finally, he is the author and editor of numerous important academic texts and scientific articles published in reputable scientific journals such as "SCIENCE".

Mytautsi Stella is a Psychologist & Child Psychologist – Psychotherapist with two private practices in Heraklion, Crete, and in central Athens. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and holds a master's degree (MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health) from King’s College London, officially recognized by DOATAP.

During her studies in the United Kingdom, she trained at the Institute of Psychiatry and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, gaining valuable clinical experience in modern, scientifically validated therapeutic models. Upon returning to Greece, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and completed the postgraduate Clinical Psychopathology program at the Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School of Athens.

In recent years, she has expanded her clinical training in contemporary therapies, such as Schema Therapy, EMDR trauma therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Simultaneously, she has specialized in the treatment of Eating Disorders.

Her therapeutic approach is individualized, combining scientific evidence with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, empathy, and understanding of deeper psychological patterns.

She has been practicing privately as a psychologist since 2016 and holds a professional practice license.

Zaxaropoulou Niki - Maria MD, MSc is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Pangrati. She has served as a Collaborator with the Organization Against Narcotics (OKANA) and the Mental Health Agency AmKE Anodos. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in psychiatry at the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research and the Aeginiteio University Hospital. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies (MSc) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens focusing on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders. Dr. Zaxaropoulou is a scientific associate of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. She has expertise in liaison psychiatry, women's mental health issues, menopause, emotional aspects of infertility, miscarriage, abortion, support during fertility treatments, pregnancy, breastfeeding, maternal grief – postpartum blues, postpartum depression, parental support, pervasive developmental disorders, psychotherapeutic counseling, as well as pharmacological support for individuals with autism and Asperger syndrome.

Rogdaki Xristina is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Petralona. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in Developmental Psychology at Maastricht University. Additionally, she has been trained as a Systemic Psychotherapist through the clinical program in Systemic Psychotherapy at the "Logos Psychis" Institute of Education and Research. At this institute, she also completed numerous seminars focused on narrative tools, as well as the assessment and intervention of emotional difficulties in children and adolescents. She has worked at SOS Children's Villages and in private Psychotherapy and Family Therapy Centers.

Santamouri Maria is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, and maintains her practice in Pangrati.

She has received postgraduate training in clinical psychopathology from the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. At the Medical School of the same educational institution, she completed her postgraduate studies in addiction (substance dependence, behavioral addictions, eating disorders). Currently, she is collaborating with the Personality Disorders Department and the Psychological Laboratory of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic (Aiginiteio Hospital) for the preparation of her doctoral dissertation.

She has worked providing psychological support services to adolescents and young adults in Primary and Secondary Education and to children with developmental disorders in Centers for Children with Disabilities (ΚΔΗΦ). Within the framework of educational/research collaboration with the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of NKUA, she has gained significant clinical experience in anxiety and affective disorders. Since 2021, she has been working by providing psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults with mental health problems at the EKPS P. Sakellaropoulos.

Her psychotherapeutic approach is psychoanalytic with Lacanian orientation, offering individual sessions that take into account the uniqueness of each patient and their individualized needs and desires, aiming at a deeper understanding of the self and its subjective truth.

Kaltsa Lydia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist providing both online and in-person sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Additionally, she has been trained in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), thereby enriching her approach with modern, experiential, and scientifically validated methods. She is also trained in the administration and analysis of the MMPI-2 psychometric tool for psychopathology and holds certification in Applied Counseling.

She manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible care to each individual seeking support. She has particular expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anxiety Management, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Panic Attacks, Specific Phobias, and Trauma.

Ο Βούτσινος Αθανάσιος είναι Ψυχίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Σύνταγμα. Εισήχθη το 1996 στη Στρατιωτική Σχολή Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων (ΣΣΑΣ), στο Τμήμα Ιατρικής. Το 2002, αποφοίτησε από τη ΣΣΑΣ και ορκίστηκε Ανθυπίατρος, ξεκινώντας την επαγγελματική του διαδρομή. Το 2003, έλαβε δίμηνη εκπαίδευση σε επείγοντα περιστατικά στο Walter Reed Army Medical Center στην Ουάσινγκτον, DC,αξιοποιώντας υποτροφία του Ελληνικού Στρατού.Ακολούθως, υπηρέτησε ως Διοικητής Λόχου Υγειονομικού στην 25η Ταξιαρχία στην Ξάνθη από το 2003 έως το 2005. Ειδικεύτηκε στη Β’ Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσλονίκης από το 2005 έως το 2011. Με την ολοκλήρωση της ειδικότητάς του, τοποθετήθηκε ως επιμελητής στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του 424 Γενικού Στρατιωτικού Νοσοκομείου Εκπαιδεύσεως (ΓΣΝΕ). Αργότερα την ίδια χρονιά, μετατέθηκε στο Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης Υλικού Πολέμου (ΚΕΥΠ) στη Λαμία, όπου ανέλαβε τη θέση του Διευθυντή του Σταθμού Επανακτησίμων (ΣΤΕΠ). Ο κ. Βούτσινος ομιλεί Αγγλικά και Γαλλικά και είναι απόφοιτος του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με πτυχίο στο Τμήμα Μεθοδολογίας, Ιστορίας και Θεωρίας της Επιστήμης. Ο κ. Βούτσινος συνεργάζεται με την Εταιρεία Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής «Παναγιώτης Σακελλαρόπουλος» στους νομούς Φθιώτιδας και Φωκίδας, όπου υπηρετεί ως ψυχίατρος της Κινητής Μονάδας Νομού Φωκίδας, καθώς και ως ψυχίατρος του Οικοτροφείου “Γλαύκος” και του διαμερίσματος προστατευόμενης διαβίωσης στη Λαμία.

Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με το Κέντρο Κοινωνικής Πρόνοιας Στερεάς Ελλάδας(στο Θεραπευτήριο Χρονίων Παθήσεων Δομοκού και είναι Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνος του Οικοτροφείου Νόσου Alzheimer και συναφών παθήσεων στη Στυλίδα,σε συνεργασία με το φιλανθρωπικό οργανισμό ‘Αποστολή’και την Ιερά Μητρόπολη Φθιώτιδας. Ο ιατρός παρέχει υπηρεσίες σε όλο το φάσμα της Γενικής Ψυχιατρικής(αγχώδεις διαταραχές,συναισθηματικές διαταραχές,ψυχώσεις,σωματόμορφες διαταραχές,ΔΕΠΥ ενηλίκων,burnout/επαγγελματική εξουθένωση,άνοιες,επίμονες διαταραχές πόνου,διαταραχές προσωπικότητας,σεξουαλικές δυσλειτουργίες,μετατραυματικές διαταραχές). Τα ενδιαφέροντά του κινούνται,επιπλέον,,γύρω από τις Υπαρξιακές προσεγγίσεις,τις σχέσεις Φιλοσοφίας-Ψυχιατρικής ενώ έχει ιδιαίτερη αφοσίωση στη συνομιλία της Ψυχιατρικής με άλλα σύγχρονα επιστημονικά πεδία(Τεχνητή Νοημοσύνη,Φυσικές Επιστήμες,Ανθρωπιστικές και Κοινωνικές Επιστήμες). Θεραπευτικά,προτιμά και είναι αφοσιωμένος σε ταχείες,επιστημονικά ακριβείς,πραγματιστικές παρεμβάσεις στο άτομο ή στο σύστημά του,επιδιώκοντας την αμεσότερη δυνατή ανάκτηση της λειτουργικότητας.Το θεραπευτικό μείγμα φαρμακευτικής παρακολούθησης και ψυχοθεραπευτικών τομών,βελτιστοποιείται μέσω της ενεργητικής ακρόασης  του θεραπευομένου και της σταθερής,ανθρώπινης σύνδεσης.

Manolopoulou Danai Ioanna is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and at University Hospitals in the United Kingdom (Blackberry Hill Hospital, Bristol - West Middlesex University Hospital, London). She trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Aeginiteio University Hospital. She was trained as a researcher in the United Kingdom and worked, participating in numerous research programs, in London in collaboration with Imperial College London. Additionally, she has served as a speaker at psychiatric conferences and seminars. She possesses extensive clinical experience, having worked in psychiatric clinics in Greece and the UK. Currently, she is responsible for the Outpatient Clinic at the Suicide Prevention Center of Klimaka, as well as the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit Keramos, based in Aigaleo. Conditions treated include: depression - anxiety disorders (phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks) - psychosomatic problems - bipolar disorder - psychoses - schizophrenia - eating disorders - pathology of interpersonal relationships - personality disorders - memory disorders, dementias - addictions. She provides Individual Psychotherapy and Couples Psychotherapy.