Health professionals for Phobias near Alimos

Ioanna Kapiri, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at NKUA with a professional license, and specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. She is concurrently pursuing postgraduate studies in "Child and Adolescent Mental Health" at the European University Cyprus. She has clinical experience gained from her internship at the Vyron Community Mental Health Center (1st Psychiatric Clinic of NKUA), the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, as well as at the University General Hospital of Patras. She has collaborated with the University of Piraeus and the Municipality of Ilioupoli, and participates in research programs at Aeginiteio Hospital. She offers individual online sessions to adolescents and adults, providing support on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, traumatic experiences, and generally improving mental resilience. Additionally, she is actively engaged in voluntary work in the field of mental health, enhancing care for vulnerable groups. With kindness, scientific expertise, and ongoing professional development, her goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for the client, facilitating their personal growth and well-being.

Georgios Zaxariadis is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Sociologist who maintains a private practice in Glyfada. He studied International Psychology (BS) at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands, and completed postgraduate studies at Utrecht University in the field of Clinical Psychology with a dissertation focusing on Epigenetics and Neuroplasticity. Additionally, he studied Sociology (BA) at the University of Crete in the field of Political Anthropology and holds certification in Social Psychology from Paul Valéry University Montpellier (Southern France). He completed his internship at a private mental health institution in Leiden (AntiLoneliness). He worked for two years as an assistant professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam, earning the title of "PBL - Problem Based Learning" higher education instructor. In Greece, he is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS). He has worked and continues to collaborate as a Psychotherapist in private institutions as well as in academic positions managing educational seminars and study programs, such as the Educational Institute of Synthetic Approach (EK.ISY.P). Furthermore, he participated in the administration of psychodiagnostic instruments for measuring neurodegenerative disorders at Aeginiteio Hospital of Athens. He has been trained in Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS) and stays updated with the latest research and academic developments by attending and participating in numerous conferences.

Joy Papapostolou is a Psychotherapist specializing in Person-Centered and Focusing Experiential Counseling & Psychotherapy (Hellenic Focusing Center).She has further specialization in ADHD through the postgraduate program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), “Detection, Diagnosis and Management of Preschoolers, Children and Adolescents with ADHD”, in collaboration with the Hellenic Society for the Study of ADHD.Her academic background in Sociology & Criminology at Panteion University initially led her to a long professional career in Marketing. For over ten years, she worked as a Marketing Manager in multinational companies, gaining valuable experience in the structure and demands of a fast-paced professional environment. However, guided by her inner need for authentic human connection, she decided to change paths and dedicate herself to what she always loved: psychotherapy.She has offered her services on a voluntary basis in organizations such as:the Social Services Department of the Municipality of Glyfada the Hellenic Focusing Center (mainly with ADHD-related cases)She has completed more than 300 hours of personal therapy and has been in consistent supervision since the beginning of her professional journey.She actively participates in conferences, seminars, and training programs, constantly enriching her knowledge and therapeutic tools.Joy is a member of the Hellenic Person-Centered & Experiential Society (PCE Greece), a trainee member of the International Focusing Institute, New York (TIFI), and a regular member of the Hellenic Counseling Society.She chose the Person-Centered Approach because she deeply believes in the unique strength that every individual holds within, in how much each person can achieve, and in the way they can flourish when provided with a safe and supportive environment.

Frrokai Foteini - Elvisa is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist (BSc, MSc, PhDc), PhD Candidate in Psychology, a Sylff Japanese Foundation Fellow, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. Regarding her educational background, she obtained her first degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently earned a Master’s Degree specializing in "Counseling Psychology" from the University of Athens. As a top graduate of the University of Athens, she was awarded by the Sylff Japanese Foundation for "High academic performance and leadership skills." She continued her studies as a PhD Candidate in Psychology at the Department of Early Childhood Education of the University of the Aegean under the supervision of Professor Anastasia Tsabarli, with her doctoral thesis entitled "The Quality of the Sibling Relationship in the Greek Family with a Child with Anxiety Disorder." Concurrently, she completed the four-year program in Systemic Psychotherapy (Individual, Couple, Family) at ESYTHEPAS, which is recognized training by the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). Between 2019-2022, she served as President of the Chios Psychologists Association and for three consecutive years (2020-2022) she held the 1st position among distinguished businesses in the Health sector in Chios as assessed by the company "AEOTI TIS YGEIAS." She is a highly trained professional with many years of experience, as detailed below. She engages in an ongoing process of education, personal psychotherapy, and supervision, believing that a good therapist has a dual role: that of a professional and a scientist.

Η Σκαλτσά Ιωάννα, MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Γνωσιακής–Συμπεριφοριστικής κατεύθυνσης και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα, παρέχοντας ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία σε ενήλικες, δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στη Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία Ενηλίκων (CBT) και έχει λάβει Accreditation EABCT στην Εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία μέσω της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΕΕΕΣ), σύμφωνα με τα εκπαιδευτικά κριτήρια της European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

Έχει επίσης ολοκληρώσει το Comprehensive Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) του Behavioral Tech (USA), υπό τη διοργάνωση της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΕΕΕΣ). Στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ) παρείχε Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων υπό εποπτεία και συμμετείχε στον συντονισμό ψυχοεκπαιδευτικής ομάδας δεξιοτήτων DBT.

Είναι κάτοχος του MSc in Mental Health: Psychological Therapies (Ψυχική Υγεία: Ψυχολογικές Θεραπείες) από το Queen Mary University of London, το οποίο ολοκλήρωσε με βαθμό Distinction. Κατέλαβε την 1η θέση στη σειρά αποφοίτησης στο Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine και συγκαταλέχθηκε μεταξύ των πέντε μεταπτυχιακών φοιτητών με την υψηλότερη ακαδημαϊκή επίδοση στο Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Για την ακαδημαϊκή της επίδοση τιμήθηκε με το Drapers’ Company Postgraduate Prize.

Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει κλινική εργασία στους Γιατρούς Χωρίς Σύνορα (Médecins Sans Frontières – MSF), στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, στην Caritas Hellas και στην International Rescue Committee (IRC), καθώς και εποπτευόμενη κλινική εμπειρία στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική «Γαλήνειο Μέλαθρο». Στην ιδιωτική της πρακτική εργάζεται με ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού και φοβίες, ιδεοψυχαναγκαστικές δυσκολίες, κατάθλιψη και άλλες δυσκολίες διάθεσης, συνέπειες τραυματικών εμπειριών, δυσκολίες στη ρύθμιση του συναισθήματος, παρορμητικές συμπεριφορές, δυσκολίες που σχετίζονται με την προσωπικότητα και διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση είναι συνεργατική, δομημένη και εξατομικευμένη. Μετά την αρχική αξιολόγηση διαμορφώνεται από κοινού μια κατανοητή διατύπωση της περίπτωσης και συμφωνούνται συγκεκριμένοι θεραπευτικοί στόχοι. Ανάλογα με το θεραπευτικό αίτημα και τους θεραπευτικούς στόχους, η θεραπεία έχει ως κύρια βάση τη Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία (CBT) ή τη Διαλεκτική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (DBT), ενώ όπου ενδείκνυται αξιοποιούνται επίσης η Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT), η Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στη Συμπόνια (CFT) και, για την επεξεργασία τραυματικών εμπειριών, η μέθοδος EMDR.

Η κλινική της εργασία έχει πλαισιωθεί από συστηματική εποπτεία στη Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία (CBT) και στη Διαλεκτική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (DBT), καθώς και από διεπιστημονική κλινική εποπτεία στο πλαίσιο της εργασίας της στους Γιατρούς Χωρίς Σύνορα (MSF), με συστημική, διαπολιτισμική και ψυχαναλυτική κατεύθυνση.

Anna Vrettou is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist - Psychoeducator - Facilitator and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. Additionally, she collaborates with the Therapeutic Counseling Center (KE.THESY) in Chalandri, Attica as a psychoeducator for students.

Her theoretical approaches are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Integrative Psychotherapy, and Gestalt, utilizing methods such as play therapy, art therapy, and drama therapy. She has completed a 4-year program in Mental Health Counseling and Couple Counseling, and continues to pursue training in Psychology at a private university as well as in Group Facilitation.

Vlaxou N Akrivi (MSc) is a Psychologist – Clinical Neuropsychologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She works with adults, providing psychotherapeutic support for a wide range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety disorders, panic attacks, specific phobias, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), difficulties in emotional regulation, eating disorders, as well as challenges in interpersonal relationships. Additionally, she offers neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation services, as well as evaluation of legal competency. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology – Cognitive Neurosciences (EKPA), in collaboration with the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) of McGill University, Canada, which she completed with distinction. Through her postgraduate education, she gained in-depth knowledge of nervous system functioning and neuropsychological assessment in cognitive disorders. Concurrently, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Research and Behavioral Therapy (IETHS), as well as in Compassion Focused Therapy, aiming to provide meaningful, individualized, and supportive therapeutic care within a safe and collaborative framework.

Η Κριτζαλάκη Eύα MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Παλαιό Φάληρο. Πραγματοποίησε σπουδές στη συμβουλευτική ψυχικής υγείας στο Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής (ΚΕΨΥΣΥ) και, εν συνεχεία, μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο πρόγραμμα «Προαγωγή της Ψυχικής Υγείας - Πρόληψη των Ψυχιατρικών Διαταραχών» της Ιατρικής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ). Ακόμα, σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU). Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Συστημική - Οικογενειακή Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής (ΕΠΙΨΥ). Επίσης, έχει παρακολουθήσει διετές μετεκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία στην Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στην Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία ομάδων από την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Ομάδας (ΕΕΨΨΟ). Εξειδικεύεται στην περιγεννητική ψυχική υγεία και η διπλωματική και ερευνητική της εργασία ήταν πάνω στους τρόπους αντιμετώπισης και διαχείρισης του στρες στη διάρκεια της κύησης και της λοχείας και επίσης στις διατροφικές διαταραχές, όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε στο Κέντρο ημέρας αντιμετώπισής διατροφικών διαταραχών «Ανάσα» και με σεμινάρια στο Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο. Τέλος, έχει παρακολουθήσει θεωρητικά και πρακτικά σεμινάρια αναφορικά με τις αγχώδεις και συναισθηματικές διαταραχές, τη διαχείριση του στρες, τις εξαρτήσεις, τη συμβουλευτική γονέων κ.ά.. Διαθέτει εμπειρία έχοντας εργαστεί σε δημόσιους φορείς εθελοντικά, είτε στην παρακολούθηση τακτικών ιατρείων είτε στη παροχή συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε ευπαθείς ομάδες με σκοπό την εξοικείωση στις θεωρητικές γνώσεις και την απόκτηση κλινικής εμπειρίας. Τέλος, παρακολούθησε τα κλινικά ιατρεία του Ψυχιατρικού τμήματος του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου «Κωνσταντοπούλειο» Νέας Ιωνίας, του Ειδικού Ιατρείου Ψυχικής Υγείας Γυναικών Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική στο Αιγινήτειο και του Ιατρείου Οικογένειας στη Β΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική στο Αττικό νοσοκομείο.

Mpooules Katri Tereza is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Nicosia in Cyprus and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. She specializes in a four-year training program in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Institute for Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logo Psychis." She has attended numerous educational seminars, and currently, in addition to her private practice, she serves as a Psychologist at the Athens Therapy Center. Previously, she has worked as a Psychologist for the Municipality of Ilioupoli and has completed her internship at the Institute of Mental Health & Personal Development "Galinos" as well as at ALMA (Panhellenic Association for Adaptive Activities). In her private practice, she manages a variety of cases, utilizing her scientific expertise and always prioritizing the best possible service to meet the individualized needs of each client she undertakes.

Angeliki Kagkadi was born in Athens, is a Psychologist, and maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli, where she conducts sessions either in person or online. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holds a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University, and possesses a license to practice as a psychologist. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is proficient in effectively treating anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, mood disorders, eating disorders, sexual dysfunctions, trauma, grief, addictions, and self-esteem issues through psychotherapy. She is a member of the Greek Psychological Society (SEPS) and participates in the cognitive psychotherapy program conducted by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies (EPIPSY) and Aiginiteio Hospital. She has extensive clinical experience, having worked with the NGO Nostos, focusing on refugee and migrant populations. Additionally, she has worked in various facilities, including OKANA, the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (DAFNI), and has completed her internship in the adolescent-young adult department of the 18+ Detoxification Unit, thus gaining familiarity with socially vulnerable groups. She writes self-help and psychological content articles for various psychology blogs. Finally, she believes in continuous professional development and regularly enhances her skills by attending seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Katerina Papanikolaou is a psychotherapist for adolescents and adults specializing in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy. She has completed her four-year specialization in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland, holding the ECP (European Certificate of Psychotherapy). Additionally, she holds postgraduate studies in Developmental Child Psychology from UCLan in England (MSc Psychology of Child Development, University of Central Lancashire). Since 2016, she has worked with NGOs such as The Smile of the Child, ARSIS, and Together for Children, providing therapeutic support to children with delinquent behavior, abuse, and trauma management. She has conducted educational seminars for parents and adolescents aimed at emotional support, management, and coping with learning difficulties. In 2019, she began working in the refugee sector, focusing on unaccompanied minors. She has provided therapeutic work with children and adolescents addressing trauma, grief, and loss. She has participated in training programs aimed at the smooth integration of children, combating racism, and preventing deviant violence. Throughout her career as a psychotherapist, she works individually with adults and children and in group therapeutic settings. She has acquired clinical experience with various mental health issues concerning adults such as depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, grief and trauma management, and personality disorders. She also has clinical experience in issues related to children such as anxiety, low self-esteem, phobias, temper outbursts, learning difficulties, grief, trauma, and others.