Health professionals for Panic attacks near Acharnes

Ioannis Papadimas is a licensed psychologist, holding a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a full member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS) since 2020. He has specialized in Psychoanalytic–Psychodynamic Psychotherapy through his training at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy, and he has also completed postgraduate training in Psychoeducation and Behavioral Family Therapy.His professional background includes collaborations with well-established mental health and social care organizations. He has worked as a psychologist at The Smile of the Child, as well as at the Lilian Voudouri Foundation, where he served as coordinator in a Supported Living Residence (SYD). In addition, he has held the position of psychologist and scientific supervisor at the Association for the Care of Minors and Youth. He completed his internship at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (Dafni) and offered voluntary psychological support through the Social Services of the Municipality of Fyli.Currently, he provides online psychotherapy services from his private practice based in Ano Liosia, working with adults and adolescents on a wide range of psychological issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, emotional disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-esteem and identity issues, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. He also offers parental counseling and family support.His therapeutic approach focuses on building a stable, authentic, and safe therapeutic relationship, where individuals are encouraged to explore their inner world, process past experiences, and strengthen their psychological resilience in order to bring about meaningful and lasting change in their lives.

Antonopoulos Panagiotis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis, USA, and completed his undergraduate studies in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. Additionally, he attended a two-year postgraduate seminar on Clinical Psychopathology at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as postgraduate seminar cycles at Aiginiteio Hospital. He possesses valuable professional experience, having worked in Psychiatric Clinics of numerous hospitals, including the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Agia Olga" and the "Korgialeneio-Benakeio." Besides his private practice, he collaborates with Psychocare Athens, where he specializes in Adult Counseling, and concurrently serves as an English language instructor at the G. Kavallakis Foreign Language Centers in Agioi Anargyroi. Finally, he has participated in numerous seminars and conferences that have equipped him with the appropriate knowledge in the field of Psychotherapy, and he has also been a speaker and presenter at seminars related to his field.

Η Αγγελική Μουσταφά Μήτση, η Σωτηρία Τούντα και η Ελισάβετ Οικονομόπουλου είναι βραβευμένες Ψυχολόγοι - Ψυχοθεραπεύτριες και εδρεύουν στη Νέα Ερυθραία. Η Μουσταφά - Μήτση Αγγελική είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος δύο Μεταπτυχιακών τίτλων: “Family and Human Development” (MSc) από το Arizona State University της Αμερικής και στο “HRM” (MSc) από το AUEB. Έχει λάβει τετραετή εκπαίδευση που την πιστοποιεί ως ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στην Συνθετική προσέγγιση από το Ευρωπαϊκό Ινστιτούτο Συνθετικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (EIIP). Έχει επιπλέον επιμορφωθεί στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών στη Συμβουλευτική´ και Θεραπεία Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας και στην Παιδοψυχολογία. Διαθέτει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία με όλες τις ηλικιακές ομάδες. Είναι μέχρι και σήμερα Ψυχολόγος στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική "Σινούρη", και έχει διατελέσει στο παρελθόν Ψυχολόγος και στο ΕΠΑΨΥ. Είναι εξειδικευμένη στην Συνθετική, Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική, Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και στην Κλινικη Ψυχοθεραπεία, βάση της επαγγελματικής της πορείας. Είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων και του British Psychological Society. 

Η Σωτηρία Τούντα είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με κατάρτιση σε σύγχρονες κλινικές θεωρίες και πρακτικές της Ψυχικής Υγείας. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη χορήγηση και ερμηνεία προβολικών δοκιμασιών (TAT, CAT) και στο Παιδικό Ιχνογράφημα, εφαρμόζοντάς τα στη δυναμική αξιολόγηση παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων. Η κλινική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει το Παιδοψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Νοσοκομείου Παίδων Πεντέλης, καθώς και τα Εξωτερικά Ιατρεία, τις Γενικές Εφημερίες και το Ειδικό Ιατρείο Νευροψυχιατρικών Νοσημάτων του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου, όπου συμμετείχε σε διαδικασίες διαγνωστικής αξιολόγησης και παρακολούθησης περιστατικών.

Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει κύκλους ψυχαναλυτικής και λακανικής εκπαίδευσης, συμπεριλαμβανομένων σεμιναρίων της Νέας Λακανικής Σχολής – Ακαδημίας Κλινικών Σπουδών Αθήνας, ενώ η πρακτική της στο ΕΠΨΥ πραγματοποιήθηκε υπό λακανική εποπτεία. Η προσέγγισή της εστιάζει στη βαθιά κατανόηση της εσωτερικής εμπειρίας και των σχέσεων, με συνέπεια και σταθερή θεραπευτική παρουσία. Παρέχει ψυχοδυναμική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά.

Η Ελισάβετ Οικονομοπούλου είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Ιατρική Σχολή του ΕΚΠΑ στο πρόγραμμα «Προαγωγή και Αγωγή Υγείας». Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύεται στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω του τετραετούς προγράμματος του Εργαστηρίου Διερεύνησης Ανθρωπίνων Σχέσεων, πιστοποιημένου από την ΕΛΕΣΥΘ και την EFTA.

Διαθέτει εμπειρία στην παροχή ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική «Άγιος Γεώργιος» και στο 401 Γενικό Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών, με ιδιαίτερη ενασχόληση στην υποστήριξη ογκολογικών ασθενών και στη χρήση κλινικών διαγνωστικών εργαλείων. Παράλληλα, δραστηριοποιείται στην παράλληλη στήριξη παιδιών και εφήβων με Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος (ΔΑΦ), ενισχύοντας την προσαρμογή, τη λειτουργικότητα και την ψυχοκοινωνική τους ανάπτυξη.

Με συνεχή επιστημονική κατάρτιση μέσω συνεδρίων και σεμιναρίων, ακολουθεί τις αρχές της Συστημικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, προσεγγίζοντας το άτομο μέσα στο οικογενειακό και κοινωνικό του πλαίσιο. Παρέχει ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και συμβουλευτική με στόχο την ενδυνάμωση, την ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα και την προσωπική ανάπτυξη κάθε θεραπευόμενου.

Maria Prigkou is an experienced clinical psychologist with a strong academic background and diverse training in the field of mental health. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the *European University of Cyprus* and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the *University of Indianapolis*, where she gained solid theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.

Further deepening her specialization, she completed a Master's in Counseling with a focus on addiction at *Philips University*, enhancing her skills in treating individuals struggling with dependency-related behaviors. In 2025, she began advanced training in Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Adults and Adolescents at the *European Institute of Counseling & Psychotherapy*.

Her professional experience includes work in municipal health services, non-profit mental health organizations, and private practice. She focuses on psychosomatic symptoms, eating disorders, and various forms of addiction. Her therapeutic style is grounded in consistency, empathy, and a commitment to continuous personal and professional development, including regular supervision with members of the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society.

In addition to individual therapy sessions, she organizes experiential psychoeducational workshops and continually enriches her practice through ongoing training and clinical engagement.

Kounidou Ioanna is a Systemic Psychotherapist for adolescents and adults, maintaining a private practice in Nea Ionia. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department at the University of East London. She obtained her master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. She has completed numerous advanced trainings in the diagnosis and treatment of adolescents using a systemic approach. In her practice, she engages in individual psychotherapy, parent counseling, and adolescent psychotherapy. She continuously attends numerous seminars, workshops, and training programs aimed at ongoing education and professional development, while also undergoing individual therapy and supervision to effectively meet the demands of her therapeutic work. Sessions are conducted either in person or online, depending on the needs of each client. In a safe and supportive environment, she will work with you and accompany you on your journey toward the life you desire.

Sarikosta Meropi is a Psychologist who has maintained a private practice in Nea Filadelfia since 2011. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a trainee Relational Psychotherapist in the Postgraduate Specialization Program in Clinical Skills based on the Cognitive Analytic Model and Relational Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She was trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Aeginiteio Hospital (EPIPSY) and attended the annual postgraduate seminar "Clinical Psychopathology" at the same hospital. She has acquired clinical experience in the psychiatric department of G.N.A. Sismanogleio, as well as in the First Psychiatric Clinic (EKPA) of Aeginiteio Hospital. Additionally, since 2009, she has worked as a psychologist and permanent staff member in the psychiatric department of the Central Clinic of Athens of the Hellenic Police (EL.AS), while actively engaging in volunteer work as a volunteer at the KEFI association (Association of Cancer Patients, Volunteers, Friends, and Doctors of Athens) supporting patients with cancer. She holds a license to practice as a psychologist and is a member of the International Association of Relational Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). From 2013 to 2016, she participated in group psychotherapy based on the principles of Gestalt at the Gestalt Foundation Psychotherapy & Training Center. Since 2020, she has been involved in group supervision, as well as individual and group psychotherapy within the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She continually updates her knowledge by participating in seminars and conferences both in Greece and abroad.

Panagiotis Tagaris holds an MSc and is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with private practices in Nea Filadelfeia and Neo Iraklio. He has extensive experience managing a wide range of clinical cases. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Panteion University, a BSc in Primary Education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MSc in School Counseling and Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Cyprus, as well as an MSc in Educational Sciences from the University of the Aegean.

Additionally, he has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), and is a Certified Career Counselor (Certified Ariston Counsellor – CAS).

He works privately, providing individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents with a broad spectrum of interpersonal difficulties (separation, grief), depression, anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and also offers parental counseling sessions.

He is employed as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychological support and counseling to students, educators, and families. He has many years of experience in mental health, education, and social service, actively participating in initiatives for the prevention of school bullying and adult education.

He has participated as a speaker in numerous conferences and training sessions and has been honored by the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the European Resuscitation Council for his longstanding contribution to the education of citizens and healthcare professionals in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Tragara Elena is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Ano Patisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and has been trained in the Gestalt therapeutic approach at the Psychotherapy and Training Center "Gestalt Foundation." As part of her studies, she completed her internship at the 251st General Air Force Hospital, as well as at the Clinical and Research Department of the Institut Curie in Paris, France. Additionally, she has received training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital through the "Panagiotis Oulis" program. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Blocks Rehab Philoktitis," where she collaborated with individuals suffering from chronic conditions, as well as patients requiring psychological support during their rehabilitation and recovery following sudden health issues. Her objective is to create a safe space for individuals seeking to deeply understand themselves and evolve the way they relate to others. Within her practice, Ground Psychotherapy, a multipurpose psychotherapy space operates, founded on the principles of human care and empathy towards people's needs. It is a supportive environment that simultaneously provides the appropriate ground for the emergence of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and needs. Mental health services offered include individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and counseling.

Mpaloti Maria MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in the Kifisia area. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and postgraduate studies from the University of Nottingham, UK. She has specialized in the systemic approach, following extensive training at AKMA (Athens Center for the Study of Man). The Psychologist has participated in European conferences and has many years of experience in psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, as well as in group and family therapy.

Georgios V. Mitropoulos is a Psychiatrist - Psychoanalyst with a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. He has been trained in Lacanian-oriented Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. He has extensive clinical experience and has served as Coordinating Director of the Psychiatric Clinic at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica (Dafni). He is a member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association and of the Borromean Knot Society of the New Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis. He actively participates in scientific psychiatric conferences in Greece and internationally, and has published scientific articles in reputable international journals of psychiatry, psychology, and psychoanalysis. He follows the method of Lacanian psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which aims at the individualized and in-depth understanding and treatment of the difficulties faced by each patient. Where deemed necessary, pharmacological treatment of psychiatric symptoms is also incorporated into his clinical practice in accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine.

Dr Aria Xristopoulou is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ilion. She holds a PhD, a BSc degree in Psychological Sciences, a master's degree in Counseling Psychology, and a master's degree in Existential Psychotherapy & Counseling. She is a member of the British Psychological Society, from which she also obtained her license to practice as a Psychologist, and she holds the Greek professional license issued by the Hellenic National Recognition and Information Center (NARIC). Additionally, she is a member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK. During her 15 years of experience in London, she has worked within the National Health Service (NHS) in adult mental health clinics and community psychological support programs for adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Furthermore, she has worked with adults experiencing severe mental illnesses in both primary and secondary care settings. She has provided psychological support to inpatients (aged 18-65) in emergency admission units, as well as in Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, offering specialized psychological assessments of mental disorders using psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, collaborating with patients, family members, and other caregivers. She has also assisted adolescents facing emotional, psychological, or behavioral difficulties related to school, health, peer relationships, or developmental challenges. From 2012 to 2017, she served as Scientific Collaborator and Head of the Mental Health Department at the Unified Journalistic Organization (EDOEP). In her private practice, she offers a range of personalized, confidential evaluations and interventions for adults and adolescents.

Emmanouela-Marina Vintiadi was born and resides in Athens. She is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist. She has been trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and continues her education through seminars, clinical groups, study groups, and individual and group supervision. Her postgraduate specialization is in Criminology. She has worked in psychosocial rehabilitation units, municipalities, and psychological support centers with adults, children, and socially vulnerable groups. Additionally, she has participated in research as a scientific collaborator and is a key speaker in webinars and conferences for the training of health professionals as well as for raising public awareness on mental health issues. She collaborates with the Day Center "Galini" of the Non-Profit Organization Prometheus as a psychologist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia, where she conducts in-person and online psychotherapy sessions for adults, adolescents, and couples.

Sessions available in English.

Parthenis Aleksandros is a Psychologist holding a Psychology degree from the University of East London. He has a master's degree with distinction in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. He has received further training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and has attended numerous seminars on Psychology and Mental Health. He completed his practical training at the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Residential Facility ANIMA and has provided voluntary psychotherapy sessions at the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor." In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, conducting psychotherapy sessions based on the Cognitive-Behavioral approach, always focusing on the best possible service of the individualized needs of each patient.

Anna Voultsiou is a Psychologist with a private practice in Nea Ionia. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BSc Psychology) from the University of East London, UK. Additionally, she has completed a four-month internship at the Center for Special Education of Children with Special Needs (K.E.E.P.E.A.) "Horizons." She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (C.B.T.) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, where she completed 120 hours of supervised clinical practice in the application of methods and techniques, in collaboration with "Nestor - Memory Center." Furthermore, she has attended various seminars related to psychology and therapeutic approaches and has completed a series of Parenting Counseling seminars.