Health professionals for Phobias in Piraeus

Megalooikonomou Dimitra Mitsi is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the American College of Greece and is a certified professional in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Timeline Therapy (relief from limiting beliefs, anxiety, stress), and Clinical Hypnotherapy from the Hellenic NLP Academy. She has received specialized training from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy, specializing in counseling for parents, adolescents, and couples. Additionally, she has attended numerous educational seminars and conferences related to self-improvement, boundary setting, goal achievement, and effective communication in both professional and personal contexts. Self-observation exercises, journaling, assignments, and specialized techniques serve as tools for enhancing self-awareness, personal development, and interpersonal relationships.

Thelouras Nikolaos is a Psychologist who runs his private practice in Ano Ilioupoli, providing mental health services with professionalism and consistency. He is a graduate of Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK, holding a primary degree in Psychology, and continued his academic career at the postgraduate level at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the School of Medicine, where he graduated with honors in Forensic Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine. He is a member of the teaching staff of the Psychology Department at IST College, which collaborates with Wrexham University, actively contributing to the development of new skills and knowledge. His professional training is enriched with further education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the International Psychotherapy Center "ALYPIA". Additionally, he has received certified training in the use of the psychometric tool MMPI-2 through ISON Psychometrica. In clinical practice, Mr. Thelouras has significant experience working with both adults and children and adolescents. With adults, he addresses various difficulties, focusing primarily on sexual health issues, anxiety, and the management of psychosocioemotional difficulties, while also working as an external collaborator in a private facility with children and adolescents presenting developmental disorders, ADHD, and other behavioral difficulties. His services are conducted under ongoing supervision to maintain scientific rigor and professionalism. His academic training, professional experience, and continuous education make him a well-rounded professional in the field of mental health.

Papaxristopoulou Eugenia is a Psychologist - Clinical Neuropsychologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology from the Medical School of Athens. She is also specialized in Integrative Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents. She possesses significant experience, having served at the Special Care Center for Children of the Hellenic Navy, conducting numerous neuropsychological assessments of children and adolescents as well as therapeutic sessions. Additionally, she participated in cognitive empowerment groups at the Cognitive Strengthening Center of the Neurological Clinic of the Naval Hospital. Furthermore, she collaborates with psychological support centers. She is also a lecturer in psychology and neuropsychology courses at Metropolitan College, teaching the Greek editions of the WISC V and WAIS IV psychometric tools. She provides practical training for university students. Finally, she participates in numerous conferences of neurological or child psychological interest and concurrently delivers educational seminars in various certified private centers.

Visvardi Konstantina is a Psychologist - Specialist in Systemic & Family Therapy and a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (HPS). She maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the School of Social Sciences and Education of the University of Cyprus. She continued her training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory of Human Relations Research. Her clinical and professional experience began in 2018. Her work included the study and management of children's behavior: observing and conducting research on communicative approach and behavior. In 2021, she continued at the Organization Against Drugs (OKANA) as part of the prevention center, where her role involved preparing and introducing a new group of patients into the program and facilitating the therapeutic group. She is also trained in the trauma treatment method EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Additionally, she has participated as a volunteer providing psychological support services in various NGOs.

Vasilopoulou Evelina is a Mental Health Counselor - Systemic - Family Therapist with a private practice in Piraeus. She is a recognized Psychotherapist by the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (EL.E.SY.TH.) and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP) from the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). Additionally, she is a certified Mental Health Counselor from the Hellenic Society of Counseling, having obtained a diploma in Mental Health Counseling from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has received further training in Systemic Family Counseling and Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships. Moreover, she holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of East London. Beyond these studies, she has obtained certificates mainly in Special Education and Learning Disabilities, as well as in Child Psychology. Furthermore, in 2021, she attended a seminar on psychosomatic diseases to enhance her expertise in this field. Since 2019, she has maintained a private practice in Piraeus and has previously worked as a Counselor for Children, Adolescents, and Parents at a Center for Special Therapies, as well as a Coordinator of Self-awareness and Emotion Management Groups for adolescents. She also possesses significant experience in interpersonal relationships, individual psychotherapy, and systemic counseling. Finally, she holds a degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Political Science and Public Administration.

Η Πετρίνα Ρούσσου είναι Ψυχολόγος και Ψυχαναλυτική/Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Παιδιών, Εφήβων & Ενηλίκων (Ειδ.) και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στον Πειραιά, όπου παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας Διά ζώσης και Διαδικτυακά. Η επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει αναπτυχθεί στη συνάντηση της κλινικής πρακτικής, της ψυχαναλυτικής σκέψης και της ακαδημαϊκής δραστηριότητας, με σταθερό προσανατολισμό στην κατανόηση της μοναδικότητας του κάθε ανθρώπου και της προσωπικής του ιστορίας.

Ολοκλήρωσε τις βασικές της σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία (UEL), αποφοιτώντας με Άριστα (First Class Honours). Στη συνέχεια πραγματοποίησε στο ίδιο Πανεπιστήμιο μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία (UEL), τις οποίες ολοκλήρωσε με Διάκριση (Distinction). Είναι μέλος του British Psychological Society (GMBPsS), διεθνές μέλος της American Psychological Association (APA), καθώς και δόκιμο μέλος της European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP) και της Εθνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (ΕΕΨΕ).

Η πρώτη της επαφή με το κλινικό πεδίο πραγματοποιήθηκε, μεταξύ άλλων, στο Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραιά, όπου συμμετείχε στη λειτουργία του Εξωτερικού Νευρολογικού Ιατρείου και ήρθε σε επαφή με ασθενείς νευρολογικών παθήσεων και γνωστικών δυσκολιών, μεταξύ των οποίων άνοια, νόσος Parkinson και σκλήρυνση κατά πλάκας. Παράλληλα, συμμετείχε στη λειτουργία του Κέντρου Νοητικής Ενδυνάμωσης του νοσοκομείου. Η εμπειρία αυτή συνέβαλε στην εξοικείωσή της με τη σύνθετη σχέση ανάμεσα στην ψυχική λειτουργία, τη γνωστική κατάσταση, τη σωματική νόσο και το οικογενειακό περιβάλλον. Στο ΚΕΘΕΑ Εν Δράσει εντάχθηκε στο ερευνητικό τμήμα, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στη συλλογή, οργάνωση και επεξεργασία ερευνητικών δεδομένων στο πλαίσιο του έργου του φορέα. Η επαφή της με διαφορετικά κλινικά και ερευνητικά περιβάλλοντα αποτέλεσε σημαντικό υπόβαθρο για τη μετέπειτα εξέλιξη της επαγγελματικής της ταυτότητας.

Παράλληλα με την κλινική της πορεία, ξεκίνησε η πορεία της στον ακαδημαϊκό χώρο της Ψυχολογίας. Στο Μητροπολιτικό Κολλέγιο εργάστηκε ως Personal Academic Tutor, υποστηρίζοντας και εποπτεύοντας την ακαδημαϊκή πορεία φοιτητών Ψυχολογίας, ενώ στη συνέχεια ανέλαβε και το συντονισμό της ομάδας των Personal Academic Tutors. Συνέχισε διδάσκοντας μαθήματα Ψυχολογίας, με ιδιαίτερη ενασχόληση την Επιστημολογία, εποτεύοντας πτυχιακές εργασίες και καθοδηγώντας φοιτητές στη διαμόρφωση, οργάνωση και εκπόνηση ερευνητικών εργασιών. Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει στη συγγραφή και ανάπτυξη εκπαιδευτικού υλικού για μαθήματα του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας, καθώς και για μαθήματα Ακαδημαϊκής Γραφής του Τμήματος Διοίκησης Επιχειρήσεων. Η ακαδημαϊκή αυτή διαδρομή λειτούργησε συμπληρωματικά προς την κλινική της εξέλιξη. Η συστηματική ενασχόληση με την επιστημονική γνώση, την έρευνα, τη διδασκαλία και την εποπτεία φοιτητών εμπλούτισε τον τρόπο με τον οποίο προσεγγίζει και κατανοεί την κλινική πράξη. Διατηρεί ενεργή παρουσία μέσα από ομιλίες σε σεμινάρια και συνέδρια Ψυχολογίας, καθώς και μέσα από συνεργασίες με διαφορετικούς φορείς και κέντρα ψυχικής υγείας, με θεματολογία γύρω από την ψυχική υγεία, την ψυχοθεραπεία και την ψυχαναλυτική προσέγγιση.

Έχει εργαστεί θεραπευτικά με παιδιά που αντιμετωπίζουν συναισθηματικές και αναπτυξιακές δυσκολίες, εφήβους και ενήλικες, ενώ έχει πραγματοποιήσει και συμβουλευτική εργασία με γονείς σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών στον Πειραιά και στη Σύρο. Η εμπειρία της με διαφορετικές ηλικιακές ομάδες έχει ενισχύσει την κατανόηση της ψυχικής ανάπτυξης ως μιας συνεχούς πορείας, στην οποία οι πρώιμες σχέσεις, οι μεταγενέστερες εμπειρίες και ο τρόπος με τον οποίο κάθε άνθρωπος σχετίζεται με τον εαυτό του και τους άλλους παραμένουν ουσιαστικά συνδεδεμένα.

Στην ψυχοθεραπευτική της εργασία προσεγγίζει κάθε άνθρωπο πέρα από το σύμπτωμα ή τη δυσκολία που τον οδηγεί στη θεραπεία. Μέσα από την ψυχαναλυτική και ψυχοδυναμική οπτική, δίνεται χώρος στην προσωπική ιστορία, στις πρώιμες και σύγχρονες σχέσεις, στις ασυνείδητες διεργασίες και στα επαναλαμβανόμενα σχεσιακά μοτίβα που συχνά επηρεάζουν τον τρόπο με τον οποίο το άτομο βιώνει τον εαυτό του και τους άλλους. Η θεραπεία είναι μία διαδικασία στην οποία όσα δεν έχουν ακόμη μπορέσει να ειπωθούν ή να κατανοηθούν μπορούν σταδιακά να αποκτήσουν λόγο, νόημα και ψυχική αναπαράσταση. Συμπτώματα, επαναλαμβανόμενες δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, φόβοι ή συναισθήματα που μοιάζουν δυσνόητα δεν αντιμετωπίζονται απομονωμένα, αλλά διερευνώνται μέσα στο ευρύτερο πλαίσιο της ιστορίας και του εσωτερικού κόσμου του ανθρώπου. Μέσα σε ένα σταθερό, ασφαλές και εμπιστευτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, θεραπευτής και θεραπευόμενος μπορούν να διερευνήσουν από κοινού όσα επαναλαμβάνονται, όσα δυσκολεύουν και όσα μέχρι σήμερα παρέμεναν λιγότερο προσβάσιμα στη συνειδητή κατανόηση. Μέσα από αυτή τη διαδικασία μπορεί να δημιουργηθεί περισσότερος ψυχικός χώρος για κατανόηση, επεξεργασία, νοηματοδότηση και σταδιακή αλλαγή.

Το Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών "Focus Lab" ιδρύθηκε το 2016 με σκοπό την παροχή ψυχοκοινωνικών υπηρεσιών και βρίσκεται στον Πειραιά.

Στο κέντρο παρέχονται υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας, παιγνιοθεραπείας, λογοθεραπείας, εργοθεραπείας, νευροανάδρασης, ειδικού μαθησιακού προγράμματος, ψυχοκοινωνικών ομάδων για παιδιά και ενήλικες, καθώς και συμβουλευτικής γονέων, τόσο διά ζώσης, όσο κι εξ αποστάσεως.

Το Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών "Focus Lab" στελεχώνεται από έμπειρους κι εξειδικευμένους ψυχολόγους, ψυχοθεραπευτές, παιγνιοθεραπευτές, λογοθεραπευτές, ειδικούς παιδαγωγούς κι εργοθεραπευτές, οι οποίοι σχεδιάζουν και εφαρμόζουν εξατομικευμένα θεραπευτικά προγράμματα, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη τις ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες του εκάστοτε παιδιού και ενήλικα αλλά και του οικογενειακού περιβάλλοντος.

Xaroutiounian Roza is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of East London and has been trained in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy by the Psychological Support, Therapy, and Education Society – E.PSY.TH.E. She has also completed the program "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy," as well as the "Medical Psychology" program at the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, further enhancing her scientific expertise in relationship issues, family dynamics, and the connection between mental and physical processes, contributing to comprehensive and holistic support for her clients. In her practice, she manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she works with.

Kandiliotis Danae is a psychologist - psychotherapist and has a private office in the centre of Athens. She holds a BSc, MSc in Psychology and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Psychologists. Community of Behavior Analysis. In addition, she has completed two years of study at the two post-graduate trainings in the Department of Sociology of Panteion University, two post-graduate trainings in Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapy and is a Behavioural Analyst. In her office she undertakes a variety of clinical cases, mainly anxiety disorders, mood and personality disorders. She has worked extensively with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and has attended as speaker at conferences, workshops and television shows. In addition, she has conducted internship at the Smile of the Child and has also been a collaborator of the Local Mental Health Promotion Team of the Municipality of Nea Smyrni and other institutions. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and trainings regarding Psychology issues and Psychiatry, while she is also involved in issues of work and Organizational Psychology. She serves in the Athens area, in the centre of Athens and in the area of Ampelokipi. Both offices are located at a minimum distance from metro stations.

Dr Dimitrios Chionis is a Military Psychologist of the Hellenic Air Force, with a PhD in Psychology, Human Factors and Strategic Communication.

If you are looking for a psychologist online, this is not a generic counselling profile. You will meet a professional whose work has been shaped in high responsibility environments, where stress, pressure, decision making, communication and human performance are part of everyday reality.

In our sessions, we focus on what is difficult for you right now. This may be anxiety, stress, burnout, panic attacks, anger, sadness, fear, work pressure, relationship difficulties, problematic internet use, low self awareness, or the need for clearer personal direction. We do not begin with a label. We begin with you, your request, and the way your daily functioning is affected.

The work is practical, structured and human. The aim is to help you understand more clearly what is happening, how you react under pressure, and what small but meaningful steps you can take next. You are supported to regain clarity, emotional control, personal responsibility and a stronger sense of direction.

The special focus on Human Factors makes this work different. It looks at the connection between the person, the environment, pressure, decision making and behaviour. This is useful when you feel that the problem is not only inside you, but also in the system around you. Your work, your relationships, your responsibilities and your daily demands all matter.

The background in Strategic Communication is also important. It can help when your difficulty involves hard conversations, boundaries, conflict, professional relationships, leadership, personal image, or the need to express yourself clearly without losing your position.

The sessions may support you with anxiety management, stress regulation, burnout, communication skills, anger management, panic symptoms, self awareness, professional decision making, personal development and peak performance. The approach is direct, respectful and grounded in psychological science, without vague promises or ready made solutions.

This is not presented as a specific psychotherapy model that claims to fit everyone. The service focuses on psychological support, counselling, mentoring, coaching and the improvement of everyday functioning. The work is based on professional experience, scientific knowledge and respect for your personal request.

Confidentiality, clarity and responsibility are central to the process. Where more specialised care is needed, such as psychotherapy, psychiatric support, medical assessment, or multidisciplinary intervention, an appropriate referral or collaboration with another health professional may be recommended.

The goal is not to tell you to simply think positively. The goal is to help you see what is really going on, organise yourself more effectively and take the next steps with more awareness, stability and personal strength.

Danai Volitaki is a Social Anthropologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist providing sessions to adults and couples. She completed her undergraduate studies in Social Anthropology and History at the University of the Aegean, followed by a one-year postgraduate training program in Applied Counseling. She specialized in the Systemic and Family Psychotherapy program at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, certified by international and European psychotherapy bodies (ELESYTH, EFTA, EAP, EEPS), gaining valuable clinical experience alongside esteemed trainers and supervisor psychotherapists. Subsequently, she completed the annual seminar on Therapeutic Treatment of Addictions at the public Detoxification Center 18 ANO. During her specialization in systemic family therapy, she participated in a clinical psychotherapy team at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations and began working privately as a psychotherapist. She has extensive experience in the field of Non-Governmental Organizations, having worked with vulnerable groups, providing counseling services to ex-prisoners, unemployed individuals, and people facing substance, alcohol, and gambling addiction issues, which enables her to offer a holistic therapeutic approach. Additionally, she has worked with infants, adolescents, and adults with disabilities (ASD and intellectual disabilities). She has volunteered at the Detoxification Unit 18 ANO, participating in individual and family sessions with addicted individuals and their families. Since 2018, she has worked privately as a Systemic Family Psychotherapist and concurrently as a Therapist for addicted individuals in the organization Group for UNESCO of Piraeus and Islands.

Η Ιλίτια Γκίνη είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του University of East London, όπου ολοκλήρωσε τις σπουδές της στο BSc Psychology και το μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα MA Counselling & Psychotherapy, με εξειδίκευση στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις και στη διαχείριση άγχους.Πιστεύει πως κάθε άνθρωπος κουβαλά τη δική του μοναδική ιστορία, τις προσωπικές του προκλήσεις αλλά και τις δυνατότητες εξέλιξης και αλλαγής. Βασικός της στόχος είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, υποστηρικτικού και ουσιαστικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, μέσα στο οποίο ο θεραπευόμενος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να νιώσει αποδοχή και να εργαστεί με σεβασμό προς τον εαυτό του και τις ανάγκες του.Διαθέτει εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ενηλίκων, στη συμβουλευτική γονέων και ζεύγους, καθώς και στη συμβουλευτική παιδιών και εφήβων. Έχει εργαστεί σε κέντρα συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας, σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών παιδιών και εφήβων, αλλά και σε ιδιωτικό πλαίσιο ατομικών συνεδριών.Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση εστιάζει στη διαχείριση άγχους και φόβων, στις διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες, στις συντροφικές και οικογενειακές σχέσεις, στην ενίσχυση της αυτοεκτίμησης, στη συναισθηματική ενδυνάμωση και στην προσωπική ανάπτυξη.

Για την Ιλίτια Γκίνη, η θεραπευτική διαδικασία δεν αφορά μόνο την αντιμετώπιση μιας δυσκολίας, αλλά και τη βαθύτερη γνωριμία με τον εαυτό, την καλλιέργεια εσωτερικής ισορροπίας και την ανάπτυξη πιο λειτουργικών τρόπων σκέψης, επικοινωνίας και διαχείρισης της καθημερινότητας.

Παραμένει διαρκώς ενημερωμένη μέσω της συμμετοχής της σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια, σεμινάρια και εκπαιδευτικά εργαστήρια, με στόχο τη συνεχή εξέλιξη της επιστημονικής και επαγγελματικής της κατάρτισης, παρέχοντας σύγχρονη, εξατομικευμένη και ουσιαστική ψυχολογική υποστήριξη.

Mitsi Eriola is a Psychologist and certified Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, licensed to practice in Greece and the United Kingdom. She completed her Psychology studies at Panteion University and her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at University College London and King’s College London. She has extensive experience in treating anxiety disorders and depression, having worked for eight years in the public mental health system in London and currently in the private sector. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive therapeutic environment where each individual can be heard, understand their difficulties, and learn to manage them better in order to achieve their goals.

Andreadaki Kalliopi is a psychologist – child psychologist, maintaining a private practice in Piraeus and has held a Psychologist Professional License from the Piraeus Prefecture since 2008. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health E.P.I.PSY of Aiginiteio Hospital. She has successfully completed the two-year training seminar "New Trends in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and has attended seminars on "Clinical Psychopathology" at Aiginiteio, as well as "Counseling of Children and Families in Serious Illness and Bereavement" from the organization Merimna. Additionally, she has participated in training related to Clinical Psychopathology in children. Moreover, she has completed practical training at the Primary School of the National Foundation for the Deaf, the 1st Primary School for Autistic Children in Piraeus, and the Athena Boarding School. From 2008 to 2010, she worked as a psychologist in the Child Psychiatric Department of Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, while from 2011 to 2019 she was part of the team of the sos 15900 helpline of the General Secretariat for Gender Equality, providing psychological support to women victims of violence. Finally, since 2019, she has been working as a school psychologist in primary schools in Piraeus.

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.

Zourna Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Leiden University. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the EMDR method. She specializes in the Treatment of Eating Disorders and is a scientific collaborator at the Eating Disorders unit of Aiginiteio Hospital. She is also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) at the Hellenic Society for Behavior Research. In her practice, she works with adolescents and adults, addressing, among other issues, the management of phobias, psychosomatic symptoms, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, other anxiety and mood disorders, as well as borderline personality disorder.