Health professionals for Phobias in Athens

Xemery Aleksandros is a second-generation Clinical Psychologist – Psychotherapist, born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1977. He is a member of the British Psychological Society, licensed to practice psychology within the Greek territory, holding a bachelor's degree in psychology and a postgraduate degree in Clinical and Community Psychology. He is a trainee member in the four-year postgraduate training program in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for children and adults at DI.KE.PSY and maintains a private practice in central Athens. Concurrently, he collaborates with the specialized intervention unit for young individuals with delinquent behavior "OSELOTOS" and with the NGO PRAKSIS within the framework of supporting unaccompanied minors aged 16 and above. He offers individual psychotherapy services in person or remotely via video call in Greek, English, or Swedish.

Saliverou Elisavet is a Psychologist - Psychoeducator - Psychotherapist, holding a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Excellence Scholarship), with studies in Psychology, Education (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), and Social Work (University of West Attica). She has been trained in Systemic – Family Psychotherapy and maintains a private Counseling – Psychotherapy practice. Simultaneously, she is responsible for the Counseling Service and social initiatives of HEN Athens and coordinates educational and psychoeducational programs for children, adolescents, adults, and parents. She has collaborated with organizations such as ELIZA, the "Together for the Child" hotline, SOS Children's Villages, and the Social Psychiatry Company P. Sakellaropoulos. She applies an integrative therapeutic approach (Systemic, Psychoanalytic, Narrative, Art Therapy) to various mental health issues of children, adolescents, and adults.

Athanasiou Vasilis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. He has completed studies in Psychology at the University of Crete and at Middlesex University in London. Furthermore, he holds a Master's Degree in Neuropsychology from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Following his postgraduate studies, he specialized in a six-year program in Body Psychotherapy at the Psychotherapy and Counseling Center "Wilhelm Reich".

He has gained clinical and volunteer experience through his collaboration with organizations such as the NGO "EDRA" and EPANODOS, providing psychological support to vulnerable social groups.

His therapeutic approach is primarily based on the principles of body psychotherapy, while drawing elements from the integrative approach (cognitive, psychodynamic, Gestalt) in order to tailor therapy to the needs of each patient.

Tsigarida Lamprini is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical experience at a Mental Health Center (Adult Services), where she continues to work. She focuses on Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Intervention in adults with a wide range of psychological difficulties.

She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has been granted a Professional Practice License (license no. 7881) by the Athens Prefecture.

She possesses extensive scientific training in the Psychopathology of Adults, Adolescents & Children, as well as in Psychosexual Disorders. She has been trained in Psychotherapeutic Techniques of Psychodynamic and Cognitive Approaches and provides Counseling Services.

In her long-term clinical practice, she has therapeutically managed adults with various issues such as: Anxiety Disorders (Panic Attacks, Generalized Anxiety, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders), Emotional Difficulties: (Depression, Loss, Separation, Grief), Interpersonal Relationship & Family Conflict Problems, Psychosexual Dysfunctions, Psychosomatic Disorders.

Her goal is Self-Understanding, enhancing self-esteem, reducing psychological and physical pain, and achieving meaningful change in dysfunctional behaviors so that the individual can function better in daily life and regain a sense of purpose and goals.

Kollia Mairi is a psychologist. She holds a professional practice license with protocol number 4346/07-11-2019. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens. She specialized at the postgraduate level in Clinical Psychology (MSc in Clinical Psychology) at Leiden University in the Netherlands, where she graduated with distinction cum laude. She has completed a four-year study program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ). Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), also provided by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ). Furthermore, she has specialized in trauma therapy using the EMDR method at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. She has also received training in "Counseling and Mental Health in Infertility, the Perinatal and Reproductive Period" at the University of West Attica, focusing on psychological support regarding infertility, pregnancy, and transition to parenthood (postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, tokophobia, birth trauma, etc.). Currently, she works privately, conducting individual therapy sessions with adults, both in-person and online. She also collaborates with a clinic based abroad, providing psychotherapy online to clients worldwide. In parallel, she maintains a collaboration with an assisted reproduction (IVF) clinic and is a member of an interdisciplinary team at a gynecological clinic in central Athens. Sessions are conducted in Greek and English.

Semeli Balta-Messari is a Psychologist and Dance Therapist who maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete (2018). She holds a specialization in Jungian – Psychodynamic Counseling through Dance Therapy under the supervision of the Hellenic Center for Training – Psychotherapy through the Arts (Hellenic-British College of Athens), which she successfully completed in 2022. She has been trained in the Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) system and the Authentic Movement technique. The therapeutic model she follows combines Counseling Psychology techniques with the analysis of symbols and dreams, the approach to archetypes through creative methods, the Authentic Movement technique, and the Active Imagination technique. She has worked as a psychologist and dance therapist in both private and public institutions, providing psychological and counseling support to children, adolescents, and families, as well as populations with increased social and psycho-emotional needs. Currently, she is coordinating auxiliary work, as a specialist scientist, for the “Women InterACT” group at Restart Theater Athens, within the framework of a European program addressing the dual exclusion of women.

Zarogkika Lina is a Psychologist specializing in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from London Metropolitan University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of East London. Her studies, combined with her clinical experience, have equipped her with a deep understanding of human emotions and behaviors. Her therapeutic approach is based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while also employing an integrative model utilizing tools from systemic, psychodynamic, gestalt, mindfulness, and other modalities. She has been trained and specializes in couples therapy, eating disorder treatment, clinical psychology, sexual education, anxiety, as well as other areas and approaches within the field. With experience in mental health settings and participation in scientific research projects, her aim is to provide practical and meaningful solutions. She focuses on the uniqueness of each individual and creates a safe and supportive environment to help clients address their challenges. Through empathy and contemporary therapeutic methods, she assists in redefining issues for a more functional and balanced daily life. A crucial component of all the above is the establishment of a therapeutic alliance with trust as its fundamental element.

Kaltsa Lydia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist providing both online and in-person sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Additionally, she has been trained in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), thereby enriching her approach with modern, experiential, and scientifically validated methods. She is also trained in the administration and analysis of the MMPI-2 psychometric tool for psychopathology and holds certification in Applied Counseling.

She manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible care to each individual seeking support. She has particular expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anxiety Management, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Panic Attacks, Specific Phobias, and Trauma.

Το Kέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας Συνείναι αποτελεί έναν χώρο παροχής υπηρεσιών ψυχικής υγείας που απευθύνεται σε ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους, προσφέροντας υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας, ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης και συμβουλευτικής.

 Το όνομα "Συνείναι" εκφράζει την αξία της ουσιαστικής σύνδεσης με τον εαυτό και τους άλλους. Η ομάδα του κέντρου πιστεύει ότι κάθε άνθρωπος έχει τη δική του μοναδική ιστορία, τις δικές του ανάγκες και τον δικό του τρόπο να νοηματοδοτεί τις εμπειρίες του. Για τον λόγο αυτό, προσεγγίζει κάθε θεραπευτική σχέση με σεβασμό, αυθεντικότητα και χωρίς προκαθορισμένες λύσεις, δημιουργώντας έναν χώρο όπου μπορεί κανείς να αισθανθεί ασφάλεια, αποδοχή και εμπιστοσύνη.

Η θεραπευτική ομάδα του Συνείναι αποτελείται από αδειοδοτημένους Ψυχολόγους με εξειδίκευση στην ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων, παιδιών και εφήβων. Τα μέλη της ομάδας διαθέτουν ακαδημαϊκή και κλινική κατάρτιση στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), καθώς και μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Κλινική Ψυχική Υγεία, την Κλινική Ψυχολογία Παιδιού και Εφήβου και την Σχολική Συμβουλευτική και Καθοδήγηση.Η επαγγελματική τους εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει εργασία σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, δομές ψυχικής υγείας, ψυχιατρικές κλινικές και ιδιωτικά θεραπευτικά πλαίσια, παρέχοντας ψυχοθεραπευτικές υπηρεσίες σε παιδιά, εφήβους, ενήλικες, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες. Παράλληλα, η ομάδα επενδύει στη συνεχή επιστημονική επιμόρφωση και εποπτεία, με στόχο την παροχή σύγχρονων, εξατομικευμένων και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένων υπηρεσιών ψυχικής υγείας. Οι συνεργαζόμενοι Ψυχολόγοι του Κέντρου, διαθέτουν κλινική εμπειρία άνω των 5 ετών, έχοντας εργαστεί σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, δομές ψυχικής υγείας, ψυχιατρικές κλινικές και ιδιωτικά θεραπευτικά πλαίσια.

Georgina Argyriou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who offers online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology with specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is licensed to practice. At the same time, she is completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Hellenic American University. She has also received specialized training in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from the University Mental Health Research Institute (EPIPSI). She has completed her clinical internship at the Athens Mental Health Center – Behavioral Therapy Unit (EKEPSYE).

Άρτεμις Ρεντούμη - Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη "Therapy Cove"

Είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και ιδρύτρια του Therapy Cove, όπου προσφέρει συνεδρίες στα ελληνικά και τα αγγλικά, μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές και συμπεριληπτικό θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Deree – The American College of Greece και στη συνέχεια ολοκλήρωσε μεταπτυχιακό στη Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική στο Regent’s University London,με ερευνητικό ενδιαφέρον στις δυναμικές φύλου και εξουσίας στην ψυχοθεραπεία και την πολυπλοκότητα τους.Ειδικεύεται στην ψυχοδυναμική, υπαρξιακή και ουμανιστική προσέγγιση και είναι αναγνωρισμένο μέλος του BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) και του BPS (British Psychological Society).Έχει εργαστεί ως συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στο Λονδίνο, στο Headstrong Counselling και στο Self Space, υποστηρίζοντας ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουνζητήματα σχέσεων, άγχους, κατάθλιψης, αυτοαποδοχής και ταυτότητας. Διαθέτει ιδιαίτερη εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ατόμων της ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ κοινότητας, προσφέροντας έναν χώρο ασφάλειας, αποδοχής και εξερεύνησης ζητημάτων σεξουαλικότητας και αυτοέκφρασης.Προηγουμένως έχει εργαστεί ως Recovery Worker σε οργανισμό υποστηριζόμενης στέγασης ατόμων με σοβαρές ψυχικές ασθένειες στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο και ως βοηθός ψυχολόγος στη μονάδα απεξάρτησης «18 Άνω»,στην Ελλάδα. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε ερευνητικά προγράμματα και έχει παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια σε σύγχρονες θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις,όπως η Compassion-Focused Therapy και η ψυχαναλυτική κατανόηση του σώματος.

Βιβιάννα Κούκου

Είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Συνθετικής προσέγγισης και Κοινωνική Λειτουργός, με πολυετή εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Κοινωνικής Εργασίας του Δημοκρίτειου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης και από το 2015 εργάζεται σε ελληνικούς και διεθνείς οργανισμούς, προσφέροντας ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη σε ευάλωτους πληθυσμούς μέσα από διεπιστημονικές ομάδες. Στην επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει υποστηρίξει άτομα που αντιμετωπίζουν σοβαρές ψυχοκοινωνικές δυσκολίες και αναπηρίες. Για πέντε χρόνια υπηρέτησε ως συντονίστρια ψυχοκοινωνικής υπηρεσίας, αναλαμβάνοντας τον σχεδιασμό και την υλοποίηση δράσεων πρόληψης και ενδυνάμωσης.Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει στη δημιουργία εκπαιδευτικού υλικού και στον συντονισμό ομάδων ευαισθητοποίησης για την έμφυλη ισότητα και τα ανθρώπινα δικαιώματα.Σήμερα δραστηριοποιείται ιδιωτικά ως ψυχοθεραπεύτρια ενηλίκων, δημιουργώντας ένα σταθερό και υποστηρικτικό θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον για άτομα που επιθυμούνπροσωπική διερεύνηση ή χρειάζονται υποστήριξη σε ζητήματα όπως οι σχέσεις, το άγχος, οι ψυχικές και νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές. Έχει ολοκληρώσει την πενταετή εκπαίδευσή της στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο European Institute of Counseling & Psychotherapy (EICP), μια προσέγγιση που συνδυάζει στοιχεία από ανθρωποκεντρικές, ψυχοδυναμικές, υπαρξιακές και γνωσιακές σχολές, καθώς και από τη σωματική ψυχοθεραπεία και την εργασία με το τραύμα.

Εβελίνα Μουστάκα

Είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος από την Ιατρική Σχολή του ίδιου Πανεπιστημίου, με εξειδίκευση στο στρες και την προαγωγή της υγείας. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία (CBT) και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT).Κατά την επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει συνεργαστεί με φορείς ψυχικής υγείας και ΜΚΟ, παρέχοντας συμβουλευτική σε ενήλικες, συμμετέχοντας σε δράσεις ευαισθητοποίησης και συντονίζοντας ομάδες κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων.Έχει επίσης εργαστεί με εφήβους στη διαχείριση του στρες, ενώ η ερευνητική της δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει δημοσιεύσεις και την προσαρμογή εργαλείων αξιολόγησης σχολικού στρες στην ελληνική γλώσσα.Έχει συμμετάσχει εθελοντικά στην πανελλαδική γραμμή 10306 και έχει παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια για τη γνωστική ενδυνάμωση ατόμων τρίτης ηλικίας, την αξιολόγηση μνήμης και την παροχή πρώτων βοηθειών σε κρίσεις.Σήμερα εργάζεται ιδιωτικά, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες μέσα από μια προσέγγιση που βασίζεται στη Γνωσιακή και Συμπεριφοριστική επιστημονική γνώση,με στόχο την ενδυνάμωση και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής των θεραπευόμενων.

Diamantopoulou Sofia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice at the Megaron Concert Hall. She specializes in Clinical Mental Health through postgraduate studies at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, and holds a Professional Practice License. Her psychotherapeutic specialization is in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, and she works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist in the Adult Therapy Department at the Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy (I.E.TH.S.). Simultaneously, she has been trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She has worked as a Psychologist in the Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "DAFNI," and at the camp "Athitaki." She has been a regular member of the Hellenic Psychologists Association (SEPS) since 2020.

Eftexar Samira-Vasiliki is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist (professional license number 6851/2015) and maintains a private practice in the Ilisia area, near the "Megaro Mousikis" metro station. As a Psychotherapist, she specializes in the Cognitive-Behavioral model, which forms the main axis of her therapeutic practice. In accordance with the individualized needs of each patient, she integrates tools and interventions from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy into this model. These constitute the "third generation" of Cognitive-Behavioral therapies, for which she has received relevant training. She has worked as an external scientific collaborator at the Eating Disorders Unit of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital, as part of her two-year postgraduate training in the treatment of Eating Disorders. She provides specialized therapeutic support to adults experiencing difficulties related to anxiety (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, health anxiety, phobias), eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder), depression, as well as life transitions, interpersonal relationship issues, communication challenges, low self-esteem, boundary issues, anger, procrastination, and more.

Pitsinis Errikos Dionysios is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who conducts online psychotherapy sessions while also maintaining his private practice in Kypseli. He has completed studies in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the International Psychotherapy Center "ALYPIA," holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire, and a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Forensic Psychology from Coventry University. His professional experience includes work in private practice as well as an internship at the Korydallos Detention Center I. He has specialized through training programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the following areas: Couple and Family Counseling and Therapy, Aggressive and Violent Behavior: Professional Risk Assessment and De-escalation Techniques, Anxiety and Depression: Psychoeducation and Management, Psychosocial Support for Prisoners and Reintegration Issues, and Cluster B Personality Disorders (Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders). Finally, the specialist is a regular member of the Hellenic Association of Psychologists.

Therapyway Psychotherapy Center is a model Mental Health Services Center located in Piraeus and Galatsi. It represents an innovative initiative in the field of mental health, integrating the principles and the most up-to-date data of psychotherapy and NLP tailored to each case. Utilizing the capabilities of its interdisciplinary team, it offers a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services on-site, responding holistically and individually to mental health needs. The areas of specialization include generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety attacks, grief, depression, panic attacks, dilemmas, separation, professional and personal deadlocks, and various others. The center’s interdisciplinary team consists of psychologists, NLP Coaches, and specialized psychotherapists, capable of receiving a request, conducting a comprehensive evaluation, and proposing the appropriate therapeutic approach.