Health professionals for Panic attacks near Exarcheia

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).

Η Κωνσταντίνα Σταυρογιάννη είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc, PhDc και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Αποφοίτησε από το τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και ολοκλήρωσε τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές, με «Άριστα», στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία και τις Νοητικές Νευροεπιστήμες στο τμήμα Ιατρικής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, σε συνεργασία με το Montreal Neurological Institute του Πανεπιστημίου McGill του Καναδά. Μέσα από τον τετραετή κύκλο σπουδών της στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, έχει λάβει εξειδίκευση και ακολουθεί το μοντέλο της Γνωσιακής – Συμπεριφοριστικής Ψυχοθεραπείας. Στο παρόν, συνεχίζει την ακαδημαϊκή της πορεία ως Υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ στο Εργαστήριο Φυσιολογίας της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων, όπου και εκπονεί τη διατριβή της στη μελέτη των βιοδεικτών σε ασθενείς με Πολλαπλή Σκλήρυνση. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο κέντρο της Αθήνας, είναι μέλος του διδακτικού προσωπικού του προπτυχιακού προγράμματος σπουδών Ψυχολογίας και ακαδημαϊκή υπεύθυνη του μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος των Νευροεπιστημών στο IST College. Παράλληλα ως ερευνητικός υπότροφος συμμετέχει σε πρωτοκολλά και κλινικές μελέτες στην Β’ Νευρολογική Κλινική του Π.Γ.Ν. "Αττικόν". Επιπλέον, συμμετέχει ενεργά σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και κατέχει δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά. Έχοντας εργαστεί σε ιδιωτικά συμβουλευτικά κέντρα, σε δημόσιες νοσοκομειακές δομές και φορείς, έχει αποκτήσει κλινική και ερευνητική εμπειρία σε πλήθος ψυχοσυναισθηματικών δυσκολιών, ψυχιατρικών και νευρολογικών παθήσεων. Εξειδικεύεται στη διαχείριση συμπτωμάτων άγχους, κατάθλιψης, κρίσεων πανικού, ιδεοψυχαναγκαστικής διαταραχής, διαταραχής σωματικών συμπτωμάτων και διαταραχών προσωπικότητας, θέματα που αφορούν τις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, την αυτοεκτίμηση και την ανάπτυξη προσωπικών δεξιοτήτων, καθώς και στη διάγνωση, περιγραφή και διαχείριση γνωστικών προβλημάτων οφειλόμενα σε νευροεκφυλιστικές παθήσεις και χρόνιες ασθένειες. Ειδικότερα, ασχολείται με τη διαχείριση διαταραχών μνήμης, συγκέντρωσης, προσοχής, λόγου και άλλων γνωστικών λειτουργιών που επηρεάζονται από καταστάσεις και παθήσεις όπως η Πολλαπλή Σκλήρυνση, οι νόσοι Alzheimer και Parkinson, οι κρανιοεγκεφαλικές κακώσεις, τα εγκεφαλικά, ο υδροκέφαλος, και οι όγκοι του εγκεφάλου.

Giorgos Orfanos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains two private practices, in Peristeri and Athens (Ilisia - Hilton). He holds a distinction-awarded master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology (MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology with Distinction) from the University of Central Lancashire, as well as a first-class honours degree in Psychology (BSc Hons Psychology Science – First Class Honours) from the University of Essex. Additionally, he has completed studies in Economics at Kingston University in London. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which he completed at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, with experience in individual sessions and group interventions within mental health organizations such as the NGOs Agkalia and Symvallein. His therapeutic approaches incorporate elements from the "third wave" of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Furthermore, his extensive background in the business sector has motivated him to continuously develop his knowledge of critical psychological concepts such as anxiety, stress, and generally high psycho-emotional pressure and performance conditions (performance psychology). He believes in a collaborative relationship, considering the therapeutic alliance and unconditional acceptance as the cornerstone for the success of therapy, the enhancement of self-awareness, psychological resilience, and personal development.

Georgakopoulou Stauroula is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in the Ampelokipi area. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy - Standard level with supervision, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Additionally, she has been trained in Clinical Psychopathology and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. She has attended training programs related to Neuropsychiatry and Psychopathology of children and adolescents, learning disabilities, self-awareness groups, and positive emotions. She is the Director of the Greek psychology website Psychopedia.gr and is involved in providing mental health services and delivering presentations on mental health topics. Finally, she specializes in cases involving anxiety disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety, depression, couples counseling, parental counseling, and self-esteem in children and adolescents.

Avdellidou Kleopatra MD, MSc is a Psychiatrist and maintains a private practice in Athens. She completed her studies at the Medical School of the University of Thrace and continued with a postgraduate program in "Promotion of Mental Health - Prevention of Mental Disorders" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Simultaneously, she underwent theoretical and clinical training in Behavioral Family Therapy and Psychoeducational Interventions through the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research. Currently, she is an Attending Physician at the Psychiatric Clinic of Salpetriere Hospital in Athens, and she has worked for years in Psychiatric Clinics, including the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Finally, she continuously participates in seminars, national scientific conferences, and workshops, aiming for ongoing education and advanced training in her field.

Mpalkouranidou Aggeliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Zografou. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and specialized in Special Education at the Center for the Study of Psychophysiology and Education of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Since then, she has attended numerous postgraduate programs and seminars in parent counseling, play therapy, family therapy, and others. She has also participated as a Speaker at the 27th Panhellenic Psychiatry Conference. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist in the Social Service of the Municipality of Athens, at the Open Shelter Structure for Asylum Seekers (A.D.P.Y Elaionas), at the Psychosocial Intervention and Family Therapy Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital, and completed her internship in the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251st Air Force General Hospital. Finally, she specializes in Child Psychology, Parent Counseling, and Family Psychotherapy.

Η Σακαρέλλου Σταυρούλα,MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και εκπαιδευόμενη στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (ΓΣΘ) στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο καθώς και στη Συστιμική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο ΑΚΜΑ. 

Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας με κατεύθυνση Κλινική Ψυχολογία του University of Kent (BSc) και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό Τίτλο Σπουδών (MSc) στη Γνωστική Νευροεπιστήμη και Νευροψυχολογία από το ίδιο πανεπιστήμιο.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει επιπλέον εκπαιδεύσεις στη στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία και στη θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση Διατροφικών Διαταραχών και Παχυσαρκίας, ενώ βρίσκεται σε συνεχή κλινική εκπαίδευση και εποπτεία.

Έχει αποκτήσει κλινική εμπειρία σε δημόσιες και ιδιωτικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας. Συγκεκριμένα, έχει εργαστεί στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ, συμμετέχοντας στην ψυχολογική αξιολόγηση και υποστήριξη ασθενών, καθώς και στη διεπιστημονική συνεργασία στο πλαίσιο νοσοκομειακής φροντίδας. Επιπλέον, έχει συνεργαστεί με ιδιωτικές δομές, όπως το Thalpos, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες.

Παράλληλα, εργάζεται ως online ψυχολόγος στην πλατφόρμα HIWELL, προσφέροντας συνεδρίες εξ αποστάσεως. Έχει επίσης εμπειρία στη χορήγηση και ανάλυση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων (MMPI-II) μέσω της συνεργασίας της με το MED24.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας και της κλινικής ψυχολογίας. Στο θεραπευτικό της έργο εφαρμόζει επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες παρεμβάσεις, προσαρμοσμένες στις ανάγκες του κάθε θεραπευόμενου.

Πιστεύει ότι η θεραπεία είναι μια διαδικασία αυτογνωσίας και ενδυνάμωσης, η οποία, παρότι συχνά συνοδεύεται από αβεβαιότητα ή φόβο στην αρχή, μπορεί να αποτελέσει ένα ουσιαστικό βήμα προς την κατανόηση του εαυτού και την αλλαγή. Μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό πλαίσιο, στόχος είναι να αναγνωριστούν μοτίβα σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς, να καλλιεργηθεί η ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα και να δοκιμαστούν νέοι, πιο λειτουργικοί τρόποι αντιμετώπισης της καθημερινότητας.

Η Παξινού Χριστίνα είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κολωνάκι. Διαθέτει πτυχίο Ψυχολογίας από το Εθνικό & Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και παρακολούθησε μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα στην Ψυχιατροδικαστική του τμήματος Ιατρικής του ίδιου εκπαιδευτικού ιδρύματος. Μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία, στην Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου. Επιπλέον, εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Αναλυτική και Δικαστική Γραφολογία, στη Συστημική Συμβουλευτική, στη Διαχείριση Χωρισμού - Διαζυγίου Γονέων, στη Διαχείριση Πένθους, στις Διατροφικές Διαταραχές και στην Κοινωνική Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία των Εξαρτήσεων. Τέλος, είναι εξωτερικός συνεργάτης του φροντιστηριακού οργανισμού ΣΠΟΥΔΗ ενώ έχει συνεργαστεί με φορείς της Ελλάδας και του εξωτερικού, όπως τον Οργανισμό Κατά των Ναρκωτικών, το Ειδικό Κατάστημα Κράτησης Νέων Αυλώνα, το Κέντρο Διάγνωσης, Διαφοροδιάγνωσης και Υποστήριξης Β' Αθηνών και την Association de Santé Mentale στο Παρίσι (ASM13).

Maria Xalepli is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated with honors from the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She holds a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has been trained by the same organization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents. She has also obtained certification in "School Psychology" from EKKE, University of Patras. She has worked as a psychologist at the Day Center for the Homeless of the Municipality of Athens, providing psychosocial support to vulnerable and at-risk groups. She works in private psychotherapy centers providing psychological support to adults and adolescents. Furthermore, as part of her practicum, she worked as a psychologist at the Counseling Station of the Municipality of Petroupoli, where she addressed therapy requests for both adults and adolescents as well as parental counseling. Finally, in her office, she handles cases involving interpersonal relationships, anxiety disorders, phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder management, and more.

Katerina Aslanoglou is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT. Concurrently, she collaborates as part of her internship practice with the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (ΙΕΘΣ). She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her postgraduate studies in Health Promotion and Education at the Medical School of Athens, graduating with honors. Currently, she continues her academic career as a PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology at the Department of Psychology of NKUA. Additionally, she has been trained in Counseling and Psychotherapy for LGBTQ+ individuals by Orlando LGBT - Mental Health Without Stigma. She has attended numerous seminars, is the author of scientific articles, and has participated in national and European scientific conferences. She works privately with adults in individual psychotherapy and simultaneously collaborates with an organization providing psychological support and empowerment to women and female-identifying individuals experiencing gender-based violence. Finally, she was honored with a commendation from the National Center for Social Solidarity (E.K.K.A) for her voluntary contribution to policies of inclusion and empowerment of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Maria Souropani is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with a postgraduate degree in Mental Health and Child Psychiatry from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She has extensive experience supporting infertile women and couples through her collaboration with assisted reproduction units. In parallel, she has worked with the Society of Social Psychiatry and Mental Health in adult mental health structures.She has been trained in the use of psychometric tools (MMPI-2) and has participated in annual postgraduate training programs on topics such as clinical skills in psychopathology, child and adolescent psychopathology, and family psychotherapy. She continues her professional development through seminars, clinical groups, study groups, and both individual and group supervision.She maintains a private practice where she offers in-person and online psychotherapy sessions for adolescents and adults, women in the perinatal period, and individuals or couples who wish to have a child and are going through the transition to parenthood.

Maria Therianou is a certified clinical psychologist-psychotherapist with offices in Ambelokipi and Ilioupoli, offering specialized counseling and psychotherapy services. She supports individuals facing interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, stress, depression, and grief, while also helping people discover their personal meaning in life.

She has been trained at the Psychosomatic Clinic of the Aeginiteio Hospital, completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology in Groningen, and specialized in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at "Logo Psyhis," where she focused on therapy for individuals, families, and couples. In addition to individual sessions, she coordinates psychotherapy groups focused on self-awareness, providing participants the opportunity to explore deeper aspects of themselves.

Simultaneously, she offers mental health seminars for companies, contributing to the psychological well-being of employees, and undertakes crisis intervention, providing immediate support in challenging situations. With scientific training, a holistic approach, and a compassionate perspective, she creates a safe therapeutic environment, helping each individual take the next step towards balance and growth.

At the Ambelokipi office, she collaborates with a specialized child psychologist who provides parental empowerment and parent counseling, offering guidance and practical solutions on issues of upbringing, communication, and family relationships. Through a personalized and supportive approach, she strengthens the parent-child connection, promoting a stable and healthy emotional environment.

Tsakiris Panagiotis holds a BSc in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an M.A. in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. He is currently training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Psychotherapy for Professional & Personal Development (IPSEPA). He has completed the postgraduate seminar in Cognitive Counseling at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, as well as the postgraduate seminar in Cognitive Counseling for children and adolescents at the same institution. Additionally, he has attended numerous seminars, including Introduction to Clinical Psychopathology from the Open University and the University of Michigan course "Understanding Psychosis." He has been practicing privately as a Psychologist since 2024, with experience in managing anxiety, self-confidence and self-esteem issues, as well as interpersonal relationship matters. Previously, he has collaborated with the Carpe Diem Psychotherapy Center and, within the scope of his internship, with the Roots Wellness Center Psychotherapy Center and the Community Service of the Municipality of Agios Dimitrios.

Kaltsouni Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and completed her postgraduate studies at the University of Utrecht, specializing in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology. Additionally, she is a trainee in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations in Athens. What attracted her to Systemic therapy is the holistic perspective on the individual. From this viewpoint, the psychological focus shifts from the individual to the whole, resulting in an expansion of our "internal lens" that leads to a multifactorial understanding of our internal organization. Regarding her professional experience, in recent years, she has worked at the Association for Mental Health in Patras (S.O.PSY.), aiming to provide psychological support to individuals with psychosocial difficulties. Finally, she has worked with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), where she contributed to the psychosocial rehabilitation of vulnerable groups.

Simosis Rafail is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist who maintains private practices in Panormou and Kolonaki, where he provides individual psychotherapy sessions to adolescents, adults, and offers parental counseling. He studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with honors. Additionally, he completed his postgraduate studies in Forensic Psychiatry-Medical Examinations at the Faculty of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has been trained in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy - CBT (EABCT) for adults at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (IETHS), specializing in anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. Throughout his professional career, he has worked as a Psychologist in private offices focused on adolescent and adult therapy. Furthermore, he has attended numerous seminars and conferences aimed at continuous education and advancement in the field of Psychology.

Vasiliki Xristidi is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, where she conducts both in-person and online sessions, addressing a variety of cases. She is a graduate of Panteion University, with postgraduate studies in Business Psychology from the University of East London. In the course of her professional career, she has collaborated with mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care to her clients. During her internship at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio, she gained valuable experience with a wide range of psychiatric cases, deepening her expertise in diagnosis and psychological support. She holds certifications in the psychometric instruments MMPI-2 and WAIS-IV, as well as training in Mindfulness, applied in anxiety management and enhancing psychological resilience. In her practice, she provides psychological support to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic attacks, and workplace difficulties. Additionally, she offers specialized support to individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring a safe and accepting therapeutic environment. She also works with children, adolescents, and parents, focusing on emotional development, behavior management, and improving communication within the family. She continuously pursues professional development by attending seminars and trainings to deliver modern and effective interventions.

Zacharias Kavarligkos is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia, while simultaneously collaborating with other colleagues in the field of mental health as well as with therapeutic centers, where he conducts group and individual sessions for adults, adolescents, families, and couples. He completed his initial studies in Sociology at the University of Crete. After his first cycle of studies, he studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Concurrently, he successfully completed the four-year specialization program in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory of Human Relations Investigation, gaining essential and valuable clinical experience alongside distinguished trainers and supervising psychotherapists. He has worked as a Trainee, completing his training by managing and monitoring cases at the Laboratory of Human Relations Investigation. Additionally, he completed his internship, acquiring highly significant experience alongside valuable collaborators at the Rethymno Mental Health Center as well as at the "Metaxa" Anti-Cancer Hospital, with an emphasis on liaison psychiatry. Finally, he has volunteered for hundreds of hours in the social service of the Municipality of Perama and has worked in positions concerning Child Protection, including as a Child Protection Program Coordinator at the Non-Governmental Organization METAdrasi.

Ο Νικόλαος Καράμπινας, είναι κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου, απόφοιτος του Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία του University of Bergamo της Ιταλίας και του Πτυχίου Ψυχολογίας από το University of Stirling του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου.

Έχει συνεργαστεί με δημόσιους και ιδιωτικούς φορείς ως ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του γραφείο στην Αθήνα, παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων.

Τηρώντας την δεοντολογία του επαγγέλματός του, ενδιαφέρεται για την ψυχολογική ενδυνάμωση των ανθρώπων που τον εμπιστεύονται ως ψυχολόγο τους.

Από την ακαδημαϊκή κι εργασιακή του εμπειρία έχει αποκτήσει άρτιες δεξιότητες κλινικής παρέμβασης και ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης ατόμων για ποικίλα θέματα, με κύρια θεωρητική κατεύθυνση παρέμβασης την ψυχοδυναμική.

Yfanti Katerina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Keele University (MSc), and has been trained in Person-Centered Therapy. She is a member of the BPS (British Psychological Society) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She has been trained in Behavioral Therapy specializing in Anxiety, Somatoform, and Sexual Disorders (THESY), in Clinical Hypnotherapy (Emotional Research Center & Self-esteem), in Counseling Support for Children of Infant, Child, and Adolescent age (Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling), in Parent Counseling (Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling), and in Trauma and Grief Therapy (Taking Flight International Corporation). For several years she worked in Psychosocial Rehabilitation structures of the Ministry of Health (EPSAMY), while simultaneously maintaining her private practice in Athens for over ten years, offering psychological services across the full spectrum of human behavior, creating a therapeutic framework of safety and trust.