Health professionals for Phobias in Athens

Dimitra Sigala is a Psychologist, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete, a final-year student of the postgraduate program “Forensic Psychiatry” at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and holds a professional license to practice psychology.

She has completed the annual postgraduate seminars in Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills in Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis," as well as training in the administration of the Structured Clinical Interview SCID I, organized by the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens.

In parallel with her studies, she has attended part of the training program in Cognitive Psychotherapies offered by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies, and she is a trainee Systemic Psychotherapist. Additionally, she has been trained in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy through the Eagala (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) model in Staffordshire, England.

Her professional experience has enabled her to work in a clinical setting managing suicidal thoughts and self-destructive behaviors, as well as providing psychotherapy and counseling to adults.

She has gained clinical experience working as a volunteer psychologist in social therapeutic programs within psychiatric facilities, such as the Day Hospital Center of the Research University Mental Health Institute (E.P.I.PSY.), Rethymno Hospital, among others.

Mr. Fanourakis Dimitris is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist, specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi (near the metro station). He holds certification with full training in a synthetic approach (Counselling and Psychotherapy) from the Athens Synthesis Center. He has completed postgraduate training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with a diploma from the European University, and additional training in Gestalt therapy (empty chair technique) at the Unity Energetics Institute. Additionally, he is an active member of the Hellenic Society of Synthetic Counseling and Psychotherapy (E.E.S.S.Ps). He has attended and continues to participate in advanced training sessions in the analytical psychodynamic approach of Carl G Jung. Mr. Fanourakis supports his clients with dignity and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, while he himself engages in experiential and academic training with continuous supervision of all cases he undertakes in his practice. In the current era, as demands increase and daily life becomes increasingly complex, more and more individuals find themselves needing to explore deeper emotions and justify unconscious motives and behaviors that trouble them; in this effort, the professional therapist serves as a companion. The protective framework created with empathy and trust enables the client to cope with and become aware of their fears and anxieties. As a result, by speaking with a healthcare professional using combined therapeutic approaches, new representations are formed, granting the capacity to receive help and alleviate the psychological symptoms that trouble them, improving quality of life with new values and perspectives...

Mitsopoulou Maria is a Mental Health Counselor who conducts individual sessions. After completing her studies in the Department of Communication and Mass Media at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she continued her education at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (Kallithea), obtaining a diploma in Mental Health Counseling following three years of training and practical experience, including case management and observation of self-awareness groups and individual sessions. Simultaneously, she complements her academic knowledge and skills by studying for a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at the Metropolitan College of Athens in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University (UK). Additionally, the specialist continually enhances her expertise by attending seminars and specialized training programs in various fields of mental health. Finally, she offers online sessions, with in-person counseling services expected to be available soon.

Metta Kalliopi, MSc, is a Psychotherapist offering online sessions in both Greek and English, based between Athens and Amsterdam. She holds two Master’s degrees — in Clinical Psychology (Leiden University, the Netherlands) and Neuroscience (Carleton University, Canada). Kalliopi works exclusively online, providing psychotherapeutic support to adults in Greece and abroad. She works with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, panic attacks, work-related stress, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal issues, psychosomatic symptoms, self-esteem challenges, addictions, as well as existential concerns related to meaning and identity. In her therapeutic practice, she integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy, aiming to help clients understand and change limiting patterns of thought and behavior. She supports individuals in managing anxiety, improving relationships, and enhancing self-esteem. Kalliopi also places particular emphasis on empowering and supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, approaching every individual with acceptance, respect, and authenticity. She has completed over 300 hours of personal psychotherapy, deepening her understanding of the therapeutic process and human experience.

Konstantina Skourla is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice at the Megaron Concert Hall. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has completed postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills in Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Research University Institute of Mental Health & Promotion of Knowledge in Mental Disorders), as well as postgraduate training in "Early Intervention in Psychosis" at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPI Psy). Furthermore, she is completing her clinical specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (C.B.T.) at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (I.E.TH.S.) and in Dialectical Behavior Therapy at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research (EEES). She works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior and in her private practice. Previously, she has collaborated with the Animus Corpus Psychotherapeutic Center and has worked as a Psychologist at the Mental Health Center of Peristeri and at the Special Child Care Center of the Naval Hospital of Piraeus. Lastly, sessions are conducted both in-person and remotely.

Lona Elisavet is a Psychologist with a private practice in Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the same university. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She participates in various conferences in her field. She works in a facility with individuals on the autism spectrum. Finally, she is a member of the British Psychological Society.

Η Αθανασοπούλου Ασπασία είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Γαλάτσι. Είναι απόφοιτη του University of East London και εκπαιδευόμενη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Κατέχει πιστοποιήσεις στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία και την Ειδική Αγωγή από Ελληνικά Πανεπιστήμια. Αναλαμβάνει συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και εφήβων, καθώς έχει σπουδάσει και εκπαιδευτικός και κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό  δίπλωμα στην Παιδαγωγική Ψυχολογία. Διαθέτει μακρόχρονη εμπειρία στην ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων, ζεύγους, οικογένειας και ομάδας. Ειδικεύται στην αντιμετώπιση αγχωδών διαταραχών, τη διαχείριση φοβιών, τις διαταραχές συναισθήματος και τις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, καθώς και τη διαχείριση κρίσεων στην οικογένεια και την εργασία, αλλά και τη διαχείριση πένθους. Διαχειρίζεται θέματα γονεϊκότητας, καθώς και ζητήματα εφηβικής και μετεφηβικής ηλικίας. Στόχος της είναι η εξατομικευμένη παρέμβαση, προσαρμοσμένη στις ανάγκες του κάθε ατόμου, ώστε, μέσα από τη συμβουλευτική και την ψυχοθεραπεία, ο άνθρωπος να γνωρίσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του  και να οδηγηθεί στη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής του. 

Η Κονταξοπούλου Διονυσία, MSc, PhD, είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Νευροψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στους Αμπελόκηπους. Ολοκλήρωσε τις προπτυχιακές της σπουδές στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ). Στην συνέχεια, αποφοίτησε με Άριστα από το τριετές μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα στην «Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία» που πραγματοποιήθηκε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του ΕΚΠΑ σε συνεργασία με το University of Texas, Health Science Center και εκπόνησε τη διδακτορική της διατριβή στην Β΄ Νευρολογική Κλινική του Αττικού Νοσοκομείου, Ιατρική Σχολή ΕΚΠΑ, την οποία και ολοκλήρωσε με Άριστα. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Γνωσιακή -Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς. Έχει εργαστεί ως κύρια ερευνήτρια σε ερευνητικά προγράμματα και φαρμακευτικές μελέτες ενώ παράλληλα έχει πραγματοποιήσει πολυάριθμες δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή και ελληνικά επιστημονικά περιοδικά και παρουσιάσεις σε διεθνή και ελληνικά επιστημονικά συνέδρια. Έχει εργαστεί ως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης στην Β΄ Νευρολογική Κλινική του του Π.Γ.Ν. “Αττικόν” ενώ στην παρούσα φάση εργάζεται ως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης στην A΄ Νευρολογική Κλινική στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, ΕΚΠΑ. Τα τελευταία έτη διδάσκει μαθήματα Ψυχολογίας και Νευροψυχολογίας στο Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής, Tμήμα Αγωγής και Φροντίδας στην Πρώιμη Παιδική Ηλικία ενώ έχει διδάξει στο Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο, στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και στο Μητροπολιτικό Κολλέγιο – University of East London. Τέλος, είναι μέλος της Επιτροπής Δεοντολογίας στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς.

Συνεργάτες:

Η Εύα Σμαραγδάκη είναι Νευροψυχολόγος (MSc), γνωσιακή συμπεριφοριστική ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και υποψήφια διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών, στην Α' Νευρολογική Κλινική, στο Αιγινήτειο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο. Αποφοίτησε με Άριστα από το τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Στην συνέχεια, παρακολούθησε το ετήσιο σεμινάριο για την άνοια της Ελληνικής Γεροντολογικής και Ψυχογηριατρικής Εταιρίας. Έπειτα, παρακολούθησε και αποφοίτησε πρώτη σε κατάταξη από το πρόγραμμα μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών της Ιατρικής Σχολής του ΕΚΠΑ «Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία - Νοητικές Νευροεπιστήμες» σε συνεργασία με το πανεπιστήμιο McGill του Καναδά. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Γνωσιακή -Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς. Έχει εργαστεί ως κύρια ερευνήτρια σε ερευνητικά προγράμματα, ενώ παράλληλα έχει πραγματοποιήσει παρουσιάσεις σε διεθνή και ελληνικά επιστημονικά συνέδρια. Έχει εργαστεί ως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης στην Β΄ Νευρολογική Κλινική του του Π.Γ.Ν. “Αττικόν” ενώ στην παρούσα φάση εργάζεται ως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης στην A΄ Νευρολογική Κλινική στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, ΕΚΠΑ, όπου εκπονεί τη διδακτορική της διατριβή. Τα τελευταία έτη έχει διδάξει μαθήματα Ψυχολογίας και Νευροψυχολογίας σε μεταπτυχιακό επίπεδο στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και στο IST college.  

Η Άνκα Δαβίλα, MSc, είναι ψυχολόγος, ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και νευροψυχολόγος και εργάζεται σε ιδιωτικό γραφείο στους Αμπελόκηπους. Αποφοίτησε από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Kent στην Αγγλία, όπου συνέχισε τις σπουδές της και ολοκλήρωσε το μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα «Γνωστική Ψυχολογία και Νευροψυχολογία». 'Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς. Έχει εργαστεί ως νευροψυχολόγος στην Εταιρεία Alzheimer Αθηνών, στο Κέντρο Ημέρας για Άτομα με Άνοια στο Ίλιον και στο Κέντρο Ημερήσιας Φροντίδας Ηλικιωμένων (ΚΗΦΗ) του Δήμου Σπάτων, ενώ παράλληλα έχει συνεργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος με το κέντρο ειδικών θεραπειών για παιδιά «Focus Lab» στον Πειραιά. Τέλος, έχει συμμετάσχει ως ερευνήτρια σε ευρωπαϊκά προγράμματα (Erasmus+) που αφορούν την υποστήριξη και τη φροντίδα ατόμων με άνοια και των φροντιστών τους, σε συνεργασία με την Εταιρεία Alzheimer Αθηνών.

H Καλλιόπη Βούρου είναι Νευροψυχολόγος (MSc, PhDc), Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και εκπαιδευμένη στην Τραυματοθεραπεία (EMDR), με πολυετή εμπειρία τόσο σε ατομικές συνεδρίες όσο και σε ομάδες συστημικής ψυχοθεραπείας. Εργάζεται με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, έχοντας εξειδικευθεί στη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση ψυχοπαθολογίας εφήβων και ενηλίκων, καθώς και στη διαχείριση μαθησιακών δυσκολιών. Έχει ολοκληρώσει ετήσια μοριοδοτούμενα σεμινάρια του ΕΚΠΑ στην Ειδική Αγωγή, στην Ψυχοπαθολογία παιδιού και εφήβου, καθώς και σε θέματα ψυχοπαθολογίας ενηλίκων και μαθησιακών διαταραχών. Είναι Υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών, στην Α’ Νευρολογική Κλινική του Αιγινήτειου Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου, όπου από το 2023 εκπονεί τη διδακτορική της διατριβή με αντικείμενο τη μουσική αντίληψη στις νευροεκφυλιστικές παθήσεις. Παράλληλα, είναι Επιστημονική Συνεργάτιδα του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει το μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα «Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία – Νοητικές Νευροεπιστήμες» της Ιατρικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ σε συνεργασία με το Πανεπιστήμιο McGill. Τα επαγγελματικά και θεραπευτικά της ενδιαφέροντα επικεντρώνονται στην υποστήριξη ατόμων με τραυματικές εμπειρίες, στη συστημική προσέγγιση της οικογένειας, στη βελτίωση των διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων και της συναισθηματικής ανθεκτικότητας, καθώς και στην ενίσχυση της ψυχικής υγείας παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων. Συμμετέχει ενεργά σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια και στη συγγραφή επιστημονικών άρθρων.

Oikonomou Eirini is a Psychologist with a private practice in Panormou. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at the University of Surrey. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Research and Therapy of Behavior. She served as a Researcher at the University of Oxford, gaining significant research and teaching experience. Her scientific interests include chronic diseases, eating disorders, and more. In her practice, she handles cases related to interpersonal relationships, trauma recovery, self-improvement, obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment, anxiety disorders, phobias, eating disorders, addictions, and others.

Katerina Toulgaridou is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Gyzi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and completed her internship at the “Thetis” Shelter of EPAPSY. Immediately after her degree, she began a four-year training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. In recent years, she has been working by providing individual psychotherapy and counseling sessions to adults. Her aim is to create a profound therapeutic relationship within a safe, warm, and supportive environment, enabling the patient to explore their emotions, thoughts, and various aspects of the self.

Anastasia Koutoumatsioti is a Clinical Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, Attica. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a postgraduate specialization (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from the same University. She is a licensed practicing psychologist (License No. 8714) and a full member of the "Association of Greek Psychologists." She has been trained and continues her training in programs related to psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children/adolescents and adults. Additionally, she has been trained in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychometric and projective tests. Furthermore, recognizing the need for continuous education and updating on the latest advances in the field, she has completed a specialization program in Autism Spectrum Disorder and actively participates in numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops related to mental health. She possesses clinical experience in the psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults through collaboration and internships with public institutions such as the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" - University Child Psychiatry Clinic, the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" - Psychiatric Department, as well as the Korydallos Prison. In recent years, she has also worked as a Psychologist in Primary and Secondary Education School Units and collaborates with private centers. She maintains a private office where she provides psychosocial support, information, and counseling guidance to Children/Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Parents.

Sofikiti Roumpini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Votanikos (near Kerameikos metro station). She completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Additionally, she completed her postgraduate studies in "Applications of Psychology in Health" at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. As part of her thesis, she studied and deepened her understanding of the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in managing chronic pain. She currently offers individual psychotherapy sessions, both in-person and online. In parallel, for the past two years, she has been collaborating with two private psychotherapy centers. Previously, she volunteered as a psychologist in mental health organizations such as the NGO Iasis and the Society of Social Psychiatry P. Sakellaropoulos. Her practical training was conducted at the Community Center of the Municipality of Agios Dimitrios, Attica. Finally, she has attended numerous individual continuing education seminars in mental health, aiming to further expand her knowledge and professional skills.

Danai Politi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and the Department of Sociology at the University of the Aegean. She specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations and completed postgraduate studies in Counseling and Career Guidance at the European University of Cyprus. She has participated in the training program for Trainers - Coordinators of Parent Schools as well as in the training program for Coordinators of Adolescent Groups, organized by the Panhellenic Association of Parent School Groups, and in the annual postgraduate seminar on “Clinical Psychopathology” by Panagiotis Oulis, organized by the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital. Additionally, she has attended numerous postgraduate seminars at the same university (NKUA) as well as a training program at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences focusing on Positive Psychology. She has been trained in the administration and interpretation of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®-2 (MMPI-2) for the assessment of adult psychopathology. She completed her practical training at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens “Sotiria” and has experience working voluntarily in the Social Service of the Municipality of Nea Smyrni as well as at the Day Center (Follow up) affiliated with the Society of Social Psychiatry and Mental Health.

Foteini Noula is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive-Analytical Psychotherapy (CAP) and maintains a private practice in Panormou, offering psychological support and psychotherapy. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a master's degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has worked for six years in primary and secondary public education as a psychologist, supporting children, adolescents, and families. Additionally, she has been active as a health promotion specialist in a family empowerment program and has volunteered in mental health reintegration initiatives, as well as in adult counseling through the telephone helpline "Talk to Me." Her approach is affirming and focuses on building a relationship of trust and empathy, within a safe environment that empowers the individual and promotes mental health.

George Kalampakas is a Psychologist with a BSc in Psychology from a recognized university in Italy and an MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy from the United Kingdom. His practical training at the elder care facility AKTIOS enhanced his experience in psychological support for adults and families. He works with individuals, couples, and families who seek to understand their relationships, manage difficulties, and improve communication and connection. His approach is tailored to the needs of each person or system, promotes resilience, self-awareness, and care, within a safe, collaborative space.

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.