Health professionals for Phobias near Goudi

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...

Pilavios Mixalis (MA) is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains private practices in Kolonaki and Marousi, working with both adolescents and adults. Simultaneously, he works as a Psychologist at the Mind Balance Psychotherapy Center. He earned his master's degree in Process Oriented Psychology from the Process Work Institute in Portland, Oregon (USA). He also holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Newcastle, United Kingdom. He completed his clinical training through River's Way Clinic in Portland (USA) and is a member of the International Association of Process Oriented Psychology (IAPOP) and Process Work Greece. His primary areas of focus include anxiety and stress (particularly school-related), low self-esteem, difficulties in friendships and peer relationships, family tensions, romantic relationships, management of emotions such as anger and sadness, identity and self-determination issues, as well as balancing school, friends, and family.

Anna Karatheodorou MSc is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She is a graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with honors. She holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Health Psychology from City University of London, as well as in Human Resource Management from the University of Westminster, London. Currently, she is completing her specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Education "Logos Psychis." During her studies, she completed her internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Air Force Hospital, gaining significant experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, the administration of psychometric tools, and the understanding and assessment of acute mental disorders. Subsequently, she collaborated with hospital units and social services in the United Kingdom — including the NHS (National Health Service) — providing specialized psychological support to individuals with chronic conditions, disabilities, and adjustment difficulties, as well as to those experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosomatic symptoms, and psychosocial challenges. Concurrently, she has been active in the field of occupational and organizational psychology within corporate environments, designing and coordinating prevention, empowerment, and psychoeducation programs. Her approach is based on Systemic Psychotherapy and is enriched by contemporary psychological approaches tailored to the needs and goals of each client. She draws tools from Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). She believes that every individual possesses the capacity for change and growth when placed in an environment of acceptance and safety. Finally, the specialist provides individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, couples therapy, parental counseling, and group psychotherapy sessions in her office.

Mylonaki Lydia is a graduate psychologist from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a postgraduate diploma in forensic psychology from Nottingham Trent University, UK. She is also a Systemic-Family psychotherapist and EMDR therapist. Additionally, she has been trained in Problem Management +, both as a counselor and supervisor, as well as a trainer. She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the British Psychological Society, ELESYTH, and EMDR Hellas, with extensive professional experience in a variety of therapeutic settings, including inpatient environments and community-based psychotherapy groups. She began her career working in the national health system and continued in the NHS UK, working in various facilities focused on the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with mental health difficulties. She has also worked in English prisons and in victim support with Victim Support UK. Over the past four years, she has provided consultancy services in various organizations working with the refugee population, including clinics, community centers, and reception facilities. Her primary goal is to support, treat, integrate, and rehabilitate refugees experiencing mental health challenges. Furthermore, she serves as a Lecturer in Forensic and Clinical Psychology at City Unity College. She also maintains a private practice in Kaisariani, offering mental health services to individuals, couples, and families, as well as group psychotherapy, with particular expertise in anxiety, depression, and trauma. In her private practice, she addresses a wide range of cases, utilizing her experience and scientific expertise, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individualized needs of each person she undertakes.

Η Γεωργία Μασούρα είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με εκπαίδευση στην ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση Gestalt και σπουδές Ψυχολογίας στο Oxford Brookes University (BSc in Psychology). Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία στην ατομική συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη ενηλίκων, καθώς και στη θεραπευτική εργασία με ζευγάρια και ομάδες. Επίσης έχει απασχοληθεί σε δομή με κλινικό πληθυσμό, όπως και με ομάδες υποστήριξης εργαζομένων. Από το 2021 εργάζεται ιδιωτικά πραγματοποιώντας συνεδρίες με ενήλικες και εφήβους, είτε στον χώρο της πλησίον της Πλατείας Μαβίλη, είτε διαδικτυακά. Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται στα Ελληνικά και στα Αγγλικά. Έχει εμπειρία σε προσωπική ανάπτυξη, εξαρτήσεις, κατάθλιψη, άγχος, απώλεια, και σε θεραπεία ζεύγους. Στην εργασία της δίνει ιδιαίτερη σημασία στην αυθεντική συνάντηση με τον άνθρωπο, στη διερεύνηση της μοναδικής του εμπειρίας και στην κατανόηση του τρόπου με τον οποίο αλληλοεπιδρά με το περιβάλλον και τις σχέσεις του. Στόχος της είναι η συνδιαμόρφωση ενός ασφαλούς θεραπευτικού πλαισίου που ενισχύει την επίγνωση, την αυτογνωσία και τη δυνατότητα για ουσιαστική και βιώσιμη αλλαγή.

Η Αδαμαντία Δούρη αποφοίτησε από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, όπου παρουσίασε την έρευνά της σχετικά με την Παχυσαρκία στο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ψυχολογίας το 2016. ​Ολοκλήρωσε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές (MSc) στο King’s College London, όπου στην Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων, ένα από τα κορυφαία εκπαιδευτικά ιδρύματα στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας, εστιάζοντας στην κλινική μελέτη των ψυχικών διαταραχών και τη θεραπευτική τους αντιμετώπιση. Στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής της εκπαίδευσης, απέκτησε εμπειρία στο Maudsley Hospital, ένα από τα πιο διάσημα νοσοκομεία ψυχικής υγείας, όπου εξειδικεύτηκε στη διάγνωση και θεραπεία ψυχικών διαταραχών σε ένα ποικιλόμορφο πληθυσμό ασθενών. 

Ολοκλήρωσε τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) από την Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών, σύμφωνα με τα πρότυπα της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Ψυχοθεραπειών (EABCT). Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην εφαρμογή της θεραπείας EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) για την αντιμετώπιση ψυχικού τραύματος, άγχωδών διαταραχών και φοβιών, ολοκληρώνοντας ειδική εκπαίδευση στο Ινστιτούτο Τραυματοθεραπείας, που είναι αναγνωρισμένος φορέας του EMDR HELLAS και του EMDR EUROPE. 

Πλέον δουλεύει ατομικά και συνεργάζεται με Κλινικούς Ψυχολόγους - Ψυχοθεραπευτές με εξειδίκευση στο CBT & EMDR. Με συνδυασμό αυτών των εξειδικεύσεων και μεθόδων, προσφέρει μια πλήρη και εξειδικευμένη προσέγγιση στην ψυχική υγεία, διασφαλίζοντας ότι κάθε ασθενής λαμβάνει την κατάλληλη και εξατομικευμένη θεραπεία για την προσωπική του ανάγκη.

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Επαγγελματική Εμπειρία​

Έχει εργαστεί ως κλινική ψυχολόγος - ψυχοθεραπεύτρια σε κλινικά πλαίσια, σε διάφορα νοσοκομεία και οργανισμούς, τόσο στην Ελλάδα όσο και στο εξωτερικό. Η κλινική της πορεία ξεκίνησε με την εργασία της εθελοντικά ως κλινική ψυχολόγος στο Παιδοψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Νοσοκομείου Παίδων Παναγιώτης & Αγλαΐα Κυριακού, όπου παρέμεινε για ένα χρόνο στο πλαίσιο της πρακτικής της άσκησης. Στη συνέχεια, εργάστηκε ως κλινικός ψυχολόγος για αρκετά χρόνια στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας (NHS), σε περιοχές όπως το Λονδίνο (Maudsley Hospital- South London & Maudsley NHS Trust) και το Λιτζ (Bradford District NHS Trust), παρέχοντας ψυχοθεραπεία σε ενήλικες και παιδιά με σοβαρές ψυχικές διαταραχές και τραύματα.

Η εμπειρία της σε νοσοκομειακά περιβάλλοντα την οδήγησε στην εξειδίκευση στην κλινική ψυχολογία, εστιάζοντας σε διάφορες πτυχές και θεραπευτικές μεθόδους για ψυχολογικές δυσκολίες, όπως το άγχος, η κατάθλιψη, οι διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, οι συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες και το ψυχικό τραύμα. Κατά τη διάρκεια της θητείας της, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη χρήση διαγνωστικών εργαλείων, όπως το ADOS για αυτισμό και ΔΕΠΥ, καθώς και σε νοομετρικές κλίμακες (WISC, WPPSI).

Επιπλέον, η ψυχολόγος έχει συνεργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος με ΜΚΟ και διεθνείς οργανισμούς, υποστηρίζοντας ευάλωτες ομάδες, όπως πρόσφυγες και άτομα με ειδικές ανάγκες, αποκτώντας έτσι βαθιά γνώση στην υποστήριξη ατόμων που βιώνουν συνθήκες ψυχολογικής κρίσης και τραύματος. Τα τελευταία χρόνια, αποτελεί εξωτερικό συνεργάτη του Ινστιτούτου Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, εστιάζοντας στην κλινική εφαρμογή της Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφοριστικής Ψυχοθεραπείας.

Από το 2020, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο και προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες ψυχοθεραπευτικές υπηρεσίες που προσαρμόζονται στις ατομικές ανάγκες κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Στην καθημερινή της πρακτική, η κα. Δούρη λαμβάνει τακτική εποπτεία και διαρκώς ενημερώνεται για τις εξελίξεις στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας, καθώς και για νέες τεχνικές και μεθόδους που μπορούν να ενισχύσουν την αποτελεσματικότητα της θεραπείας. Με προσανατολισμό στην ολιστική φροντίδα του ατόμου, προσαρμόζει την προσέγγισή της ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες κάθε θεραπευόμενου, δίνοντας έμφαση στη βέλτιστη υγεία και ευημερία του.

Resvani Eleni is a Health Psychologist MSc - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist - Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. She studied Psychology at Mediterranean College, where she received a scholarship, and subsequently completed postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at the University of Derby (United Kingdom). During her undergraduate thesis, she conducted research on relatives of patients diagnosed with melanoma, aiming to investigate any behavioral changes regarding their protection from the sun and the promotion of more protective behaviors within their social environment. Regarding her postgraduate dissertation, she conducted research on chronic patients to clarify whether and to what extent music can be beneficial in the management and treatment of pain. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy and is a member of the International Association of Psychotherapists (NCIP). She has experience and has volunteered at Aeginiteio Hospital, actively attending and participating in sessions for psychiatric patients at the outpatient clinics of Psychiatrists Dr. Smyrnis and Dr. Psarros. She also provided services to the Pediatric Department of the "Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc" Hospital in Brussels, where her activities included preoperative psychological support and creative engagement for children with cancer and eating disorders.

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.

Dr. Kyriaki Papadopoulou is a Doctor in Clinical Neuropsychology with extensive experience in both Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology. She has held long-standing positions in leading academic and hospital institutions across the United Kingdom. Currently, she serves as a Clinical Neuropsychology Supervisor at City College – York University and as a Lecturer in Psychology at the West London Mental Health NHS Trust – Imperial College.

Dr. Papadopoulou is also an international public speaker, with professional presence in the UK, the USA, and Greece. She has collaborated with the UCL National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery and has been extensively involved in diagnostic and therapeutic work in neuropsychological cases.

Her scientific contributions include publications in high-impact international journals in the fields of mood disorders and cognitive functioning. She regularly participates as an invited speaker at international conferences in the UK, USA, and Greece.

She is a member of the British Psychological Society and the Division of Clinical Psychology – UK. Dr. Papadopoulou combines clinical expertise with ongoing research activity, aiming to promote psychological science and deliver high-quality patient care.

Mpikou Anna Maria is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and maintains her practice in Cholargos. She holds a “Diploma in Integrative Counselling COSCA” and a “Counselling Supervision Certificate COSCA” from the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy (Athens Synthesis Center) as well as the ECP-European Certificate for Psychotherapy (EAP). She has been trained in the integrative approach. She is a full member of the Hellenic Psychotherapy Society (EEPE) and the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy (EESSSP). She has specialized as a Mindfulness Practitioner and in issues related to couples therapy and LGBTQ+ matters. Additionally, she holds a BSc in Business Administration from the American College of Greece (Deree) and an MBA from Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, CA. She has collaborated with multinational companies in the fields of management and human resource administration. She provides individual sessions for adults, couples and family sessions, with the option for sessions via Skype. Her expertise includes areas such as anxiety management, panic attacks, depression, phobias, obsessive thoughts, anger, grief, interpersonal difficulties, low self-esteem and self-confidence, post-traumatic stress, psychosomatic disorders, and professional career-related issues. Within the safe framework of therapy and in an environment predominantly characterized by acceptance, hope, and the absence of judgment, the client learns how to alleviate the psychological symptoms that concern them, thereby improving their quality of life.

Xorianopoulou Andriani is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Sociology from Panteion University and a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Kostas Stefanis Research University Institute of Mental Health, Neurosciences and Precision Medicine, in collaboration with the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has also volunteered as a psychotherapist at the Social Protection and Solidarity Organization of the Municipality of Vrilissia and at the Parental Equality for the Child Association. Furthermore, in the context of ongoing professional development, she has attended numerous training programs, workshops, and seminars and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Cognitive Psychotherapies and the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies.

Nassar Athina is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. She is a graduate of the Department of Educational Sciences and Early Childhood Education at the University of Patras, holding a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Her professional experience combines education, psychotherapy, and creative activities for children, with a consistent presence in early childhood education settings and mental health centers. She has worked for many years as a lead teacher in kindergarten classrooms and, since 2022, has been providing psychotherapy sessions to adults and adolescents, having previously collaborated with organizations such as the "IASIS" Day Center and the Roots Wellness Center. She regularly attends seminars, continually enhancing her knowledge and psychotherapeutic skills.

She offers both in-person and remote psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents based on an integrative model, specifically utilizing cognitive and psychodynamic approaches.

Apostolopoulou Pinelopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Gkyzi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby in England and an MSc (Hons) in Child Psychology from the University of Central Lancaster. She trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has attended numerous continuing education seminars related to her scientific field. She works in Speech Therapy centers, provides parallel support, and in her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on the optimal service of the individualized needs of each person she undertakes.

Anastasiou Savvina is a Psychologist and Scientific Director at the Psychotherapeutic Center - Multipurpose Space Animus Corpus, located in Ilisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the Athens University Hospital "Aiginiteio." Additionally, she has attended educational seminars on Psychotraumatology, a Counseling Psychology workshop, as well as training in the MMPI-II Personality Test. The psychotherapeutic interventions she applies include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Hellenic Olympians Association, due to her distinction in Synchronized Swimming.

Anastasia Perikleous is a Psychoanalytically-Oriented Psychologist with a professional license and maintains a private practice in Athens. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, BSc(Hons), from the University of Greenwich in the United Kingdom and has been undergoing Clinical Training at the Lacanian Psychoanalysis School in Athens since 2022. She has participated in numerous seminars and workshops (NKUA, University of the Aegean, DI.K.E.PS.Y, Therapeutic Riding Association, K.E.PS.P, etc.) and collaborates as a psychologist with mental health institutions in Greece. She is also a founding and active member of an online platform focused on psychological support, with an emphasis on eating disorders.

Venizelea Amalia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Ilisia. She is a graduate of Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She also specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy for Adults, Children, and Adolescents at the Institute of Research and Behavioral Therapy. She has clinical experience having worked as a Psychologist at Aeginiteio Hospital as well as at the Day Center of the Regional Development and Mental Health Company. Additionally, she worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist at the Vyronas - Kaisariani Community Mental Health Center, specifically in the Adult Department, in the Children and Adolescents Unit of the Peristeri Mental Health Center, and in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute of Research and Behavioral Therapy. Finally, since 2021, she has been working as a Psychologist-Psychotherapist in the Endocrinology Unit of the University of Athens. In her office, she manages cases across the full spectrum of psychology and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focusing on interpersonal relationships and anxiety and mood disorders.

Giorgos Rossonis is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor with private practices in Pagkrati and Kifisia. He holds a degree from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology with a specialization in Psychology from the University of Ioannina. He possesses a Diploma in Counseling Skills from the Athens Synthesis Center and has completed postgraduate training in Integrative Psychotherapy at the same Center. Additionally, he has attended training programs on "Learning Disabilities and Counseling Skills for Specialists and Educators" and "Contemporary Issues in Child Psychiatry" at the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." He has completed his internship in numerous groups both abroad and domestically within the alcohol detoxification program at the 10th Alcoholics DAFNI. Furthermore, he has worked as a Counselor on the 24-hour psychological support line for the armed forces at the Inter-Branch Mental Health Center of the Armed Forces, as well as in the Wishes Department of Make-A-Wish Greece. Finally, he is a member of the European Society of Integrative Psychotherapy and the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy. As a psychotherapist, he is dedicated to helping individuals on their journey toward self-discovery, confronting their fears, and progressing toward self-actualization.