Psychologist for Panic attacks in Nea Chalkidona

Episkepsy Matthaios Zazanis Kai Synergates Psyxologoi-Psyxotherapeutes is a Psychologist - Integrative Psychotherapist with a Person-Centered orientation and is a co-founder of the Counseling Center for Education and Psychosocial Support epi S.K.E.P.S.Y. as well as the scientific director of the center in Ano Patissia. He has specialized training in addictions and mental disorders and is certified by Greek, British, and American organizations. Throughout his career, he has encountered distinguished mentors who serve as an inspiration to him.

At the ARKESIS Mental Health Center, a comprehensive psychotherapeutic and psychiatric framework is offered for adults, adolescents, and children. Through the integration of psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches, systemic and group therapy, as well as specialized psychiatric support, a safe environment is created for recognizing individual needs, with the ultimate goal of personal development and mental well-being. Psychiatric services are also provided at the center. The founder of the center, Melina Arkesis Tzakou, based in Nea Ionia, Attica, provides mental health services as a Psychologist - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. She is a graduate of the European University Cyprus (EUC), a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Currently, she is completing her specialization in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (DIKEPSY) and a Master's degree in Applied Developmental Psychology at the Hellenic Open University. She has received additional training in Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills at the Panagiotis Oulis Clinical Psychopathology program at EPIPSY. At the same time, she has been trained in Synthetic Approach Mental Health Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Centre. She is certified to administer projective tests such as TAT, CAT, Child Drawing Test, and the Rorschach Inkblot Test. Melina Arkesis Tzakou, together with her scientific team of experienced and qualified psychotherapists specializing in Systemic and Psychoanalytic approaches, achieves the appropriate provision of mental health services for adults, adolescents, couples, and parents. The team always operates under the supervision of Ms. Melina Arkesis Tzakou, who ensures the maintenance of scientific rigor, the proper therapeutic approach, and the uninterrupted progress of psychotherapies.

Konstantopoulou Konstantina is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a master's degree in Developmental Psychology from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Since 2019, she has specialized in Integrative Systemic - Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships of the School of Social Sciences at the University of Crete. She completed her internship at the 1st Special Primary School in Rethymno, Crete, and subsequently worked voluntarily as an assistant leader in follow-up groups for individuals with addictions at KETHEA EN DRASI. Since 2020, she has been collaborating as a Psychologist with an online psychotherapy session provision service. It is also noteworthy that she specializes in anxiety disorders, systemic psychotherapy, as well as interpersonal relationships.

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.

Georgara Eleni is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist. Since 2025, she has been practicing privately as a psychotherapist, maintaining a clinic in Galatsi, while also collaborating with a Psychotherapy Center and the Child and Adolescent Development Center "Anthizo," providing sessions to adults, adolescents, and children. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and has completed two years of training in Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.P.S.Y.), specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. In the past, she has worked in mental health facilities, offering psychosocial support to vulnerable social groups, home-based interventions, as well as on the telephone support line 10306. She has experience in coordinating psychoeducational groups and crisis management. Her approach is collaborative, empathetic, and tailored to the needs of each individual, aiming to enhance psychological resilience and facilitate meaningful personal development.

Despoina Zagka is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. She has experience in private practice as well as in public and private institutions, where she has worked with adults, adolescents, and the elderly through psychotherapy and counseling sessions. She has also coordinated and facilitated experiential group sessions, both psychoeducational and therapeutic in nature, emphasizing the power of the group and interaction. She is completing the Master's Degree Program at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled "Psychotherapy: Theoretical Frameworks, Clinical Applications, and Comparative Approaches," and has specialized in MI Therapy (Music Therapy Technique). Additionally, she has completed the postgraduate seminar at the University of West Attica titled "Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents," as well as an online course from Yale University titled "The Science Of Well-Being." Her therapeutic approach is based on elements of integrative and person-centered approaches, emphasizing the relationship, authenticity, and individualization: each person is unique, and her goal is to create a safe space where they can express themselves, better understand themselves, and find new ways to cope with their difficulties.

Antonia Mpeka is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and possesses a certified four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. She has worked as a Psychologist at The Smile of the Child, supporting children and parents through counseling helplines. Additionally, she has conducted individual CBT Psychotherapy sessions. Within the framework of lifelong learning, she attends seminars in the field of mental health.

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.

Mpogiopoulos Giannis is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He holds postgraduate studies in Cyberpsychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens while simultaneously being supervised in Systemic - Existential Psychotherapy. His therapy has multiple objectives. Initially, it is very important to comprehensively understand the person beyond the narrow scope of any particular problem causing them difficulty. Afterwards, he will proceed with the aim of identifying the causes that led to these specific difficulties and then reflect together with the client on how to utilize their personal strengths to reshape the way and conditions in which they live. During the process, the unique elements of the individual's personal identity emerge, which must be cared for and highlighted because the primary goal is not only to create a pleasant mood but to build a rich and multifaceted self capable of generating personal happiness with depth and durability.

Sismanidou Eirini MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Nea Ionia, Attica. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Sunderland in England, continuing her education with a postgraduate program in Clinical Psychology. Simultaneously, she pursues specialization in psychotherapy through the four-year Existential Counseling and Psychotherapy Program of the Hellenic Society of Existential Psychology "Gignesthai." She has completed the annual training program Group – Family – Couple of the Hellenic Society of Analytical Group & Family Psychotherapy (H.S.A.G.F.P.). Additionally, she has been trained in the program Mental Disorders in Adolescence at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She continuously attends educational programs on mental health topics and works as a Psychologist, practicing privately both online and in person. Concurrently, she carries out her duties as a psychologist in a private psychiatric clinic.

Marina Apostolou is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia - Nea Chalkidona. She is a graduate of the European University Cyprus, based in Nicosia, and holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist with license number 1248798/26-11-22. She has completed a comprehensive training program in Applied Behavior Analysis at Panteion University. She has particularly focused on mental health and well-being issues of the elderly. She has participated in numerous seminars covering, among other topics, sexology, personality disorders, as well as issues related to stereotypes and discrimination within the family.

Ο Τάγαρης Παναγιώτης είναι MSc Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά γραφεία σε Νέα Φιλαδέλφεια και Νέο Ηράκλειο. Έχει μια μακρόχρονη εμπειρία, αναλαμβάνοντας πληθώρα κλινικών περιστατικών. Είναι κάτοχος BSc Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, BSc Π.Τ.Δ.Ε. Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου, MSc στη Σχολική Συμβουλευτική και Καθοδήγηση από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και το Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, καθώς και MSc στις Επιστήμες της Αγωγής από το Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου.

Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) από την Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφορικών Σπουδών αναγνωρισμένη από το European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT) και είναι Πιστοποιημένος Σύμβουλος Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού (Certified Ariston Counsellor – CAS).

Εργάζεται ιδιωτικά, παρέχοντας συνεδρίες ατομικής ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους με ευρύ φάσμα διαπροσωπικών δυσκολιών (χωρισμός, πένθος), κατάθλιψη, αγχώδεις διαταραχές (Γενικευμένη Αγχώδης Διαταραχή, Διαταραχή Πανικού, Κοινωνική Αγχώδης Διαταραχή, Φοβίες), Ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική Διαταραχή, Διαταραχή Μετατραυματικού Στρές και παρέχει συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής γονέων.

Απασχολείται ως Ψυχολόγος στο Υπουργείο Παιδείας, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και συμβουλευτική σε μαθητές, εκπαιδευτικούς και οικογένειες. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, της εκπαίδευσης και της κοινωνικής προσφοράς, με ενεργή συμμετοχή σε δράσεις πρόληψης της ενδοσχολικής βίας και εκπαίδευσης ενηλίκων.

Έχει συμμετάσχει ως εισηγητής σε πλήθος συνεδρίων και επιμορφώσεων και έχει τιμηθεί από την Ελληνική Καρδιολογική Εταιρεία και το European Resuscitation Council για την πολυετή συμβολή του στην εκπαίδευση πολιτών και επαγγελματιών υγείας στην Καρδιοπνευμονική Αναζωογόνηση.

Η Αγγελοπούλου Μαρία MSc είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Ίλιον, όπου παρέχει τόσο βραχύχρονη όσο και μακροχρόνια ψυχαναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη τη μοναδικότητα και τις εξατομικευμένες ανάγκες του κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Κατέχει πτυχίο ψυχολογίας από το Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών και Msc Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας του University of Groningen όπου η διπλωματική της με τίτλο " Wish you were here, the Dutch, German and English, Yearning in Situations of Loss Short Form" δημοσιεύτηκε στο περιοδικό Journal of Clinical Psychology. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση των βασικών σπουδών της, άρχισε να παρακολουθεί μετεκπαίδευση στην Λακανική Ψυχανάλυση, στην Ακαδημια Κλινικών Σπουδών Αθηνών, που λειτουργεί υπό την αιγίδα της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας της Νέας Λακανικής Σχολής. Παράλληλα των σπουδών και της εργασίας της, έχει παρακολουθήσει και συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος συνεδρίων και ημερίδων, με σκοπό την συνεχή εκπαίδευση, εξειδίκευση και ενημέρωση για την εξέλιξη του κλάδου. Ενδεικτικά, τον Μάιο του 2022, συμμετείχε σε σεμινάριο στο Νηπιαγωγείο Κορώνης, για τους νέους γονείς με τίτλο " Η μετάβαση από το Νηπιαγωγείο στο Δημοτικό, βοήθεια και στήριξη για γονείς και παιδιά" ως ομιλήτρια. Το 2025 συμμετείχε ως ομιλήτρια στην 15η Διακαρτελικη Ημερίδα, που οργανώθηκε από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία της Νέας Λακανικής Σχολής, στην Πολυδύναμη Νοσηλευτική Μονάδα Ψυχικής Υγείας Αττικής (πρώην Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών Δαφνί), ενώ παρακολούθησε και το συνέδριο της Νέας Λακανικής Σχολής, στο Παρίσι με τίτλο "Les amours Douloureuses". Έχει εργαστεί ως αναπληρώτρια σε δημόσια σχολεία, πρωτοβάθμιας και δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης, με επίκεντρο τα παιδιά και την οικογένεια, και εθελοντικά στο Β´ Ψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Αττικού Νοσοκομείου ενώ έχει πραγματοποιήσει την κλινική της άσκηση, στο πλαίσιο της πρακτικής της στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής "Δρομοκαΐτειο". Σήμερα, ως ιδιώτης Ψυχολόγος, λόγω της εξειδίκευσης της στον τομέα της Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας και την προσέγγιση της Λακανικής Ψυχανάλυσης, ασχολείται με την ψυχοθεραπεία Ενηλίκων και Εφήβων, πραγματοποιώντας ατομικές συνεδρίες.

Sergios Ganetsos is a psychologist specializing in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, combining psychodynamic, person-centered, and cognitive-behavioral approaches in his clinical practice.He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of East London and a Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Management from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. He has also completed postgraduate studies at the Mediterranean College (in collaboration with the University of Derby) in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling.Sergios has several years of experience working with children facing developmental, learning, and emotional difficulties, having collaborated with therapy centers such as “Paidion Legein” and “Therapevo kai Diavazo.” He also provides individual psychotherapy for adults, offering a safe and empathetic therapeutic space for self-exploration and growth.He has completed specialized training programs, including “Autism in Children and Adolescents” (DIKEPSY, 2024–2025), and is certified in administering the WISC-IV. He has also attended international online psychology courses offered by Yale University and the University of Edinburgh.A member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), Sergios currently runs his private practice in Galatsi, Athens, where he works with children, adolescents, and adults, integrating evidence-based methods with a compassionate and individualized approach.