Health professionals for Panic attacks in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Kastorini Vasiliki is a Psychologist who conducts online sessions. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. She has received further training in the Gestalt Psychotherapy Program at the Gestalt Foundation, in Psychodiagnostics: Techniques and Tools for Personality Assessment in Psychological Diagnosis, and in the "Training Department in Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychopathology, and Psychodiagnostics. Theory and Expert Evaluation Techniques & Counseling in Civil and Criminal Sectors, Adults and Minors" in Italy. The psychologist has significant professional experience in psychotherapy and counseling and has volunteered in the psychological support department of the General Children’s Hospital of Penteli, at "Together for the Child," at the Penteli Children’s Convalescent Home, at the Municipal Clinics of the Heraklion Municipality in Attica, and in other facilities. She also participates in numerous conferences, specialized seminars, workshops, and symposiums in Greece, aiming for continuous education and professional development.

Kouvara Aggeliki MSc is a Psychologist - Existential Systemic Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies at the same university with a scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation. From 2010 to 2016, she trained in the Existential - Systemic Approach at "Antistixi". She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH). Additionally, she specializes in systemic psychotherapy, counseling, anxiety disorders, and career orientation. Throughout her career, she has worked as a Mental Health Counselor in numerous clinics and associations, gaining valuable experience, which enables her today to provide sessions in her private practice addressing anxiety management, depression, relationship problems, behavioral and communication issues, loss and grief, low self-esteem, anger management, and eating disorders. With a primary focus on creating an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and genuine interest for each individual, she helps harness each person's strengths to achieve the goals they have set for themselves. Finally, Ms. Kouvara is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy and the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Mpousmpoureli Stefania is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, with postgraduate studies in Neuroscience from the University of Sydney. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Surrey and continues to train in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Multidisciplinary Psychotherapeutic Center "Synghiseis." She has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Surrey and as a Corporate Wellness Consultant at Travelgems. To date, she volunteers as a Psychologist at milamou.gr and serves as a Psychologist - Retreat Coordinator at the international organization "Enrich Global." In private practice, she provides psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, and couples, focusing on relationships, anxiety, self-awareness, and communication improvement. Her goal is to understand personal and family dynamics within a safe and supportive framework.

Gkaravela Rafaela is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She is a graduate of the University of Nicosia with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology and has additional studies in Human Resource Management (HRM) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has attended training programs on topics such as panic attack management, human loss, grief, and loneliness. She has experience as a private psychologist with an office in Kifisia and has also worked at a Supported Living Day Center for People with Disabilities, providing psychological support and individualized interventions. Additionally, she has served as a human resources consultant for the company PULSO GR, specializing in occupational stress management and enhancing mental resilience in the workplace.

Mparlou Klea BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos and serves as a Supervisor of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Westminster and a master's degree in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from Goldsmiths College - University of London. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with Eating Disorders and in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for patients with Borderline Personality Disorder at the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital. Furthermore, she received training in Behavioral Interventions for the management of somatic symptoms from the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research. She has worked as a Scientific Collaborator at the RECBT - Hellenic Institute of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and as a Psychologist at the Athens Alzheimer Association. Finally, she has served as a Teaching Psychologist in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling (KEPSYSY). In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each individual patient.

Deli Nadia is a Psychologist - Performance Psychologist and a trainee Integrative Psychotherapist, offering individual sessions to adolescents and adults. She provides in-person and online sessions, creating a safe and supportive environment where each individual can express themselves and discover new ways of understanding and managing their difficulties.

She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology and continued her specialization in the field of Sports & Performance Psychology, deepening her understanding of the relationship between mental resilience, performance, and personal development. As a Sports Psychologist, she focuses on the connection between emotions, behaviors, and performance, supporting the athlete both psychologically and as an evolving individual. Simultaneously, her training in Integrative Psychotherapy, which combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and systemic thinking, allows her to approach the therapy client holistically, respecting their personal history and the needs of each moment.

In her professional career, she has collaborated with sports teams and private organizations, providing both psychotherapy services and psychoeducational seminars centered on supporting individuals in demanding environments. Her goal is to enhance self-awareness, self-confidence, and mental well-being, taking into account individual needs and the environment in which the person lives. Her philosophy is based on empathy, respect, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship. She believes that every difficulty presents an opportunity for growth, and that through a carefully designed and scientifically grounded therapeutic process, individuals can develop new ways of thinking, be empowered, and find greater balance in their daily lives.

Ο Στέφανος Βαλμάς είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο ψυχοθεραπείας στην Κηφισιά. Είναι πτυχιούχος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης του Προγράμματος «Ψυχοθεραπεία: Θεωρητικά Πλαίσια, Συγκριτικές Προσεγγίσεις και Κλινικές Εφαρμογές» της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, έχοντας ολοκληρώσει και τους δύο κύκλους σπουδών με βαθμό «Άριστα». Εκπαιδεύεται στην Οικογενειακή και Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρωπίνων Σχέσεων, ενώ έχει παρακολουθήσει ετήσιο εκπαιδευτικό κύκλο στη Λακανική Ψυχανάλυση στην Ακαδημία Κλινικών Σπουδών της Αθήνας. Η κλινική του εμπειρία έχει διαμορφωθεί μέσα από τη συνεργασία του με το Κέντρο Κοινοτικής Ψυχικής Υγιεινής Βύρωνα - Καισαριανής του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου, την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης και Ψυχικής Υγείας (ΕΠΑΨΥ) – Οικοτροφείο Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης Πεντέλης και το Κέντρο Κοινότητας του Δήμου Κηφισιάς. Έχει, επίσης, συνεργαστεί με το Διακλαδικό Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας Ενόπλων Δυνάμεων του Γενικού Επιτελείου Εθνικής Άμυνας, στο πλαίσιο δράσεων ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης και ψυχοεκπαιδευτικών και βιωματικών παρεμβάσεων βασισμένων στην τέχνη. Στην ιδιωτική του πρακτική παρέχει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία σε εφήβους και ενήλικες, προσαρμόζοντας τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία στις ανάγκες, στο αίτημα και στους θεραπευτικούς στόχους κάθε ατόμου.

Fragkatou Myrto is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology and holds a master's degree in Organizational Psychology from Panteion University. Additionally, she holds a master's degree in Human Resource Management from the Athens University of Economics and Business, trained in the Gestalt psychotherapeutic approach, and is certified as a Gestalt Practitioner in Organizations by the Gestalt Foundation Athens. She has also volunteered and worked as a freelancer at the Children's Protection Foundation as well as on the support hotline "Together for the Child." In her practice, she manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of psychology and psychotherapy, with a specialization in career counseling, Gestalt psychotherapy, and individual psychotherapy.

Mamo Xrysovalanto - Eirini is a Psychologist specializing in Clinical Psychology and Counseling, holding a Master of Science (MSc) degree from the University of Derby, as well as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Applied Psychology. Her experience includes professional and voluntary work across a wide range of psychological needs and interventions. She has collaborated with organizations such as the Hellenic Network of European Women, IASIS, and Ithaca Laundry, providing counseling sessions and contributing to programs that promote social inclusion and psychological well-being. Additionally, she actively participates in continuous education, currently undergoing a four-year training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In the past, she has completed specialized training programs in Psychodynamic Therapy, Systemic Counseling, and Counseling Psychotherapy. She has an extensive research portfolio, with publications exploring topics such as "emotional nourishment," attachment, mental disorders, and innovative psychological interventions.

Sakellariou Marsia is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with studies in Greece and the United Kingdom. She holds a Psychology degree (BSc) from the University of Kent and a master's degree in Mental Health (MSc) from King’s College London. She has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for Human Studies (AKMA) and continues her training at the same center in Group and Family Process, with additional training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

She has extensive experience in various therapeutic and psychosocial settings, such as the neuropsychiatric clinic Panagia i Grigorousa, in child protection and support structures (Penteli Convalescent Home, SOS Children’s Villages), as well as in online counseling sessions. Through these centers, she has supported individuals facing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and other challenges.

Simultaneously, her experience in multinational companies in London has cultivated her analytical thinking and the ability to understand and connect different aspects of human behavior beyond the clinical setting. 

Her therapeutic approach is based on building a safe and non-judgmental framework characterized mainly by trust, understanding, respect, and the desire to support each client in evolving into the best version of themselves. For her, therapy is a collaborative process aiming to understand the patterns that affect life and to develop new, more functional ways of connecting with oneself and others.

Currently, she provides online sessions in Greek and English until her office in Neo Psychiko becomes operational, where she will also offer in-person services.

Karoutsou Olga is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has specialized through a four-year training program in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). This is a humanistic approach tailored to the needs and capabilities of each individual. Alongside counseling and psychotherapy for adults, she also provides psychological support for adolescents and parental counseling, having specialized in Child Psychology (MSc, Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. In the context of her professional practice, she has worked at the Educational and Counseling Support Center of Nea Ionia and in private preschools, while also volunteering her services to new mothers and pregnant women facing financial difficulties. Believing in the continuous development of the individual, she pursues personal and professional growth through personal psychotherapy, supervision, and further training. In her professional experience to date, she has collaborated with individuals dealing with issues in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, depression, experiencing transitional life phases, or seeking a general improvement in their quality of life. She believes that within us lie the necessary strengths to improve our quality of life and accompanies each person on their therapeutic journey with equality and respect. Finally, it is worth mentioning that, beyond her studies in Psychology and Psychotherapy, she holds a degree in engineering from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Η Μαρία Κωστάκη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και διαθέτει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στο πρόγραμμα «Ψυχική Υγεία και Ψυχιατρική Παιδιών και Εφήβων» του Τμήματος Ιατρικής του ΕΚΠΑ, όπου εξειδίκευσε τις γνώσεις της σε ζητήματα που αφορούν την παιδική και εφηβική ηλικία.Ειδικεύεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία, μέσω του εκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος που παρακολούθησε στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής, όπου ενίσχυσε περαιτέρω την κατάρτισή της και στην ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων. Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επαγγελματικής της ανάπτυξης στην Ψυχολογία, έχει παρακολουθήσει επιμορφωτικά σεμινάρια σχετικά με την ανάλυση παιδικού ιχνογραφήματος, τη χορήγηση του τεστ νοημοσύνης WISC-V, καθώς και άλλες θεματικές που αφορούν την ψυχική υγεία.Κατά την πρακτική της άσκηση εργάστηκε σε δομές αξιολόγησης και διάγνωσης δυσκολιών, όπως το ΚΕΔΑΣΥ και η Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική του νοσοκομείου Παίδων «Αγία Σοφία». Τα τελευταία έξι χρόνια διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, όπου πραγματοποιεί ψυχοθεραπευτικές συνεδρίες με ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά, ανταποκρινόμενη σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα αναγκών που σχετίζονται με την ψυχική υγεία.Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, όπου παρέχει τις υπηρεσίες της ως ψυχολόγος και πραγματοποιεί συναντήσεις συμβουλευτικής θεραπείας με γονείς, καθώς και ατομικές συνεδρίες με ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους που αντιμετωπίζουν δυσκολίες σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα διαταραχών, όπως νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες και προβλήματα συμπεριφοράς.

Konstantina Papapanou is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, licensed under number 160044/918. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's Diploma from the Medical School of Athens entitled "Science of Stress and Health Promotion." She completed her clinical training at the Specialized Adolescent Medicine Center, UNESCO Chair of Adolescent Health and Medicine, at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. Subsequently, she began training in the four-year Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling program conducted by the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy. Systemic psychotherapy views the individual as part of a wider system rather than in isolation. After all, a puzzle is composed of many pieces, not just one. It focuses on the individual's relationships, the way they interact with their environment, and how these relationships affect their thoughts and feelings. Additionally, she has worked in mental health facilities, on the psychological support helpline 10306, and in day centers. She collaborates with specialized therapy centers and provides psychotherapeutic care to adults. She is here to jointly begin a journey towards self-discovery.

Danai Lazarou is a Psychologist and an existential - systemic psychotherapist. She studied psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Child and Adolescent Psychology, as well as Health Psychology, earning two master's degrees from Leiden University in the Netherlands (MSc in Child and Adolescent Psychology, MSc in Health Psychology). She trained in Systemic Existential therapy by participating in the six-year training program at the Antistixi Institute. Concurrently, she has been trained in the diagnosis and remediation of learning difficulties, having attended numerous seminars and educational programs at the University of the Aegean and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she specialized in the methodology for remediating students with dyslexia developed by Asimina Mavroeidi and in the illustrative method of Dora Mavrommati. Since 2009, she has collaborated with private centers and mental health organizations, working therapeutically with children, adolescents, adults, and families, while maintaining a private practice since 2020. From 2011 to 2024, she served as a School Psychologist at the Psychiko College Elementary School, with primary responsibilities including counseling parents, educators, and children, implementing prevention programs in classrooms, as well as assessing school readiness and identifying learning or emotional difficulties. In the past, she has collaborated with KEDASY of Athens B', the Athens Naval Hospital as a scientific associate, the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research, and the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She has participated in research programs, conferences, and seminars, continuously enriching her knowledge.

Η Ζαφειροπούλου Γεωργία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Μαρούσι. Εξειδικεύεται στη γνωσιακή - συμπεριφορική ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) και παρέχει ψυχοθεραπευτικές υπηρεσίες σε ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, κατάθλιψη, κρίσεις πανικού, εργασιακό στρες και δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις. Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται δια ζώσης και εξ αποστάσεως.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία και Συμβουλευτική και την Οργανωσιακή ψυχολογία, κατέχοντας πτυχίο BSc in Psychology and Counselling από το Teesside University, μεταπτυχιακό MSc in Psychology από το University of Plymouth και μεταπτυχιακό MSc in Work Psychology από το Loughborough University. 

Παράλληλα, έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) με 4ετή εκπαίδευση στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ). Επιπλέον, έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην κλινική ψυχοπαθολογία και τις κλινικές δεξιότητες στην ψυχοπαθολογία "Παναγιώτης Ουλής" από την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του ΕΚΠΑ (Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής) και έχει ολοκληρώσει εκπαίδευση 500 ωρών στην εφαρμοσμένη ανάλυση συμπεριφοράς (ABA). Τέλος, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στη Συμπόνια (Compassion Focused Therapy - CFT).

Διαθέτει εμπειρία σε ψυχοθεραπευτικά και κλινικά πλαίσια, έχοντας συνεργαστεί με το Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ) στο Τμήμα Θεραπειών Ενηλίκων, με δομές υποστήριξης ηλικιωμένων παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη, καθώς και με άτομα στο φάσμα του αυτισμού εφαρμόζοντας συμπεριφορικές παρεμβάσεις. 

Παράλληλα, έχει  μακρόχρονη εμπειρία ως Οργανωσιακός Ψυχολόγος σε μεγάλους οργανισμούς, ενώ συνεργάζεται με πάροχο Employee Assistance Programmes, αναλαμβάνοντας δράσεις για την πρόληψη και διαχείριση ψυχοκοινωνικών κινδύνων και παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής, εκπαίδευσης και ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε εργαζόμενους και τις οικογένειές τους.

Η Βασιλάκου Γεωργία MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Καπανδρίτι. Κατέχει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών (MSc) στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία. Διαθέτει εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), με θεωρητική κατάρτιση και κλινική εμπειρία στην εφαρμογή της σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά.

Παρέχει ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε θέματα όπως αγχώδεις διαταραχές, καταθλιπτική διάθεση, κρίσεις πανικού, φοβίες, προβλήματα αυτοεκτίμησης και δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις. Επίσης, ασχολείται με ζητήματα που αφορούν την παιδική και εφηβική ηλικία, όπως συναισθηματική ρύθμιση, δυσκολίες συμπεριφοράς, ΔΕΠΥ και μαθησιακές δυσκολίες, ενσωματώνοντας όπου χρειάζεται και νευροψυχολογική προσέγγιση.

Στόχος της είναι να δημιουργήσει ένα υποστηρικτικό και ασφαλές θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, όπου κάθε άτομο (παιδί ή ενήλικας) μπορεί να αναπτύξει δεξιότητες, να επεξεργαστεί τα εσωτερικά του βιώματα και να βελτιώσει τη λειτουργικότητά του στην καθημερινότητα. Εστιάζει στη συνεργατική σχέση, την ενσυναίσθηση και τη χρήση τεκμηριωμένων ψυχοθεραπευτικών εργαλείων, προσαρμοσμένων στις ανάγκες του κάθε ανθρώπου.

Παρέχει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία, παιδοψυχολογική υποστήριξη, συμβουλευτική γονέων, καθώς και νευροψυχολογική αξιολόγηση σε περιπτώσεις μαθησιακών ή γνωστικών δυσκολιών. Παράλληλα, διαθέτει εμπειρία στην κλινική διαχείριση νευρογνωστικών διαταραχών, όπως η άνοια και οι διαταραχές μνήμης, προσφέροντας υποστήριξη τόσο στους ασθενείς όσο και στο οικογενειακό τους περιβάλλον.

Επενδύει συνεχώς στην επιμόρφωση και στην κλινική εμπειρία, ώστε οι υπηρεσίες που προσφέρει να ανταποκρίνονται στις σύγχρονες απαιτήσεις της επιστήμης της ψυχολογίας.