Health professionals for Phobias near Poligono

Patera Aliki is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She has extensive experience in psychological support and psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as in parental counseling. Since 2013, she has been working at the Child and Adolescent Service of the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas – Kaisariani (1st Psychiatric Clinic, Aeginiteio Hospital), where she is a member of the interdisciplinary team involved in clinical, diagnostic, and research activities. She also participates in community prevention and awareness initiatives and educational programs.

She graduated from the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and holds a postgraduate degree in "Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders" (Medical School, NKUA). She has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology (annual seminar "Panagiotis Oulis," 1st Psychiatric Clinic NKUA) and has attended a series of specialized seminars and conferences at recognized institutions. Indicatively, she has deepened her expertise in topics such as parenting and mental health, psychiatry and gender identity in adolescence, adolescent romantic relationships, as well as anxiety symptoms and impulsive behaviors.

Previously, she worked (2010–2012) in the Adult Short-Term Hospitalization Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital, where she provided psychotherapeutic support to hospitalized patients.

She is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Hospital Psychologists and the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School, while also participating in the educational program of the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens (ACSA). Additionally, she teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students.

In her private practice, she provides psycho-emotional assessment and psychotherapy, either short-term or long-term, tailored to the uniqueness and specific needs of each client.

Panou Mairi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, where she graduated with distinction. She continued her studies with a Master's degree in "Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology" (MSc in Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology) at the same university. During her undergraduate studies, she completed an internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria", while during her postgraduate studies, she trained in psychosocial support structures of Municipalities and at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, where she also worked in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute of Research and Behavior Therapy. Her considerable experience with adult, adolescent, child, and parent populations stems from her career, as she has worked in adult and adolescent psychotherapy centers, in primary and secondary education schools, in specialized therapy centers, as well as voluntarily on the psychosocial support hotline of the Ministry of Health 10306 and in the "Community Intervention" program of the NGO "IASIS". She currently maintains collaborations with Adult Psychotherapy Institutes, where she participates in peer supervisions and interdisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and others.

Katsimardou Stauroula is a Psychologist – Systemic Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and adults (professional license no. 1006982). She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and is completing postgraduate studies in the program "Developmental and Adolescent Health Strategies" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Concurrently, she is training in the four-year Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling program at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (Ke.S.Meth.).

She deals with issues related to anxiety and panic attacks, intense stress and overload, occupational burnout and emotional exhaustion, psychosomatic symptoms, as well as difficulties in interpersonal relationships. Additionally, she works on grief and loss, low self-esteem, boundaries, emotional regulation, decision-making difficulties, loss of meaning, and adaptation to transitional life periods in adolescents and adults.

She holds certification in the administration and evaluation of the psychometric tools WISC-V and WAIS-IV and has attended the Special Education seminar at the University of Patras. She has participated in mental health seminars and conferences and is engaged in ongoing personal psychotherapy and supervision.

She has gained experience in various clinical settings, such as the Naval Hospital of Piraeus, the General Children's Hospital "Panagioti & Aglaia Kyriakou," the 414 Military Hospital for Special Diseases, and the Day Center for Children and Adolescents "Thalpos."

Thodoros Xatzixronoglou is a certified Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist specializing in counseling psychotherapy and maintains private practices in Galatsi. He completed his training at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), where he received both theoretical and practical education in contemporary psychological support approaches, with an emphasis on creating a safe therapeutic environment, active listening, and targeted intervention. His professional trajectory is characterized by a strong focus on the stability of the therapeutic framework, placing particular emphasis on building a relationship of trust and respect, individualized approaches to the person, and gradual empowerment and self-awareness. His experience in both organized institutions and private practice in Greece and abroad, as well as managing a variety of requests with consistency and responsibility, has endowed him with therapeutic flexibility and the ability to deeply understand individual experiences, allowing him to focus not only on symptoms but also on the meaning they acquire within each person's personal history. He believes that change does not arise from “ready-made solutions” but from the gradual understanding and deep processing of subjective experience. Concurrently, he is engaged in continuous professional development and supervision, considering that professional responsibility requires ongoing growth and scientific updating. His consistent goal is to create a space where individuals can speak honestly without the anxiety of judgment, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop more functional ways to manage their difficulties.

Katerina Fragkou is a psychologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, with a Master's in Clinical Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neurosciences from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her clinical training, she has gained experience in various hospital and research settings. She has worked at the 414 Military Hospital and in the Neurology and Psychiatry Clinics of Aiginiteio Hospital, where she specialized in the diagnosis and support of individuals with neurological and psychiatric disorders. Additionally, she has collaborated with ELEPAP, acquiring valuable experience in the rehabilitation of individuals with neurodevelopmental difficulties. Concurrently, she has completed one year of training in Forensic Psychology and Psychiatric Forensics at the "Peri Psychis" Institute, as well as in counseling LGBTQIA2+ individuals. She has also received training in mood disorder management through the Bipolar Lab program, focusing on support for individuals with depression and bipolar disorder. She continuously enriches her knowledge and clinical practice, pursuing further specialization in Psychopathology at the Research University Mental Health Institute (E.P.I.PSY.) and has completed an advanced seminar at Panteion University on the prevention of gender-based violence and the enhancement of women's mental health. She is currently in the final year of training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. In parallel, she is training in EMDR Therapy through the certified TACT Hellas program, as well as in the diagnosis and treatment of psychosexual disorders at E.P.I.PSY. Through her multifaceted training, she applies scientifically validated psychotherapeutic methods, tailoring her approach to the unique needs of each individual.

Dionysiadou Antigoni Maria is a Psychologist and Group Psychotherapist, maintaining private offices in the Gkazi area and in Ilisia. She offers sessions in both Greek and English. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a candidate group psychotherapist at the S.H. Foulkes Institute of Group Analysis. In her private practice, she provides psychotherapy services for adults with a psychoanalytic approach, addressing issues of identity and self-esteem, personal and professional deadlocks, managing difficult emotions (e.g., anger, grief, addiction), trauma therapy, anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety, panic attacks), and personality and mood disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder). She works with adolescents presenting psychiatric symptoms at the "Telemachos" adolescent hostel of the Regional Development and Mental Health Company as a group psychotherapist. She has volunteered at the Franco Basaglia Day Center of the Regional Development and Mental Health Company, providing counseling and psychotherapy services to adults with a wide diagnostic spectrum, as well as at the General Hospital Elena Venizelou, where she served as a counseling psychologist for women with high-risk pregnancies. She has been an instructor in psychopathology at the Vocational Training Institute of Elliniko-Argyroupoli. Lastly, as part of her ongoing professional development, she has attended numerous educational programs, workshops, and seminars organized by the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society and the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.

Christina Koulourioti is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist providing both in-person and online sessions. She holds a professional practice license.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Counseling from the University of Derby.

She has extensive experience in adult and adolescent psychotherapy, as well as parental counseling. She collaborates with the Institute of Behavioral Research and Therapy and participates in online psychotherapy platforms.

Previously, she has worked as a school psychologist at Geitona Private Schools and has provided services at the psychiatric clinic "Agios Georgios".

She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies and continues her specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents offered by the same society.

Additionally, she has studied Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy, enhancing her therapeutic work with modern, specialized techniques.

She is distinguished by deep empathy, respect, and genuine presence, creating a space where every individual can express themselves freely and feel heard and understood.

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.

Η Τασιοβασίλη Σπυριδούλα είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στους Αμπελόκηπους. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών. Έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές (MSc) στην Ψυχολογία με ειδίκευση στην Ψυχολογία των Κοινωνικών Ταυτοτήτων και των Διαπροσωπικών Σχέσεων στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο. Αυτή την περίοδο πραγματοποιεί διδακτορικές σπουδές (PhD) στην ψυχολογία, στον τομέα της ομότιμης συμπαράστασης στις δομές ψυχικής υγείας, στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο ενώ ταυτόχρονα εκπαιδεύεται στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Ομάδας (ΕΕΨΨΟ). Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει συνεργασίες με φορείς ψυχικής υγείας και ψυχοκοινωνικής αποκατάστασης, όπως το Κέντρο Μέριμνας Οικογένειας και Παιδιού (ΚΜΟΠ), την Τηλεφωνική Γραμμή Ψυχοκοινωνικής Υποστήριξης 10306, καθώς και το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών «Δαφνί», όπου πραγματοποίησε εθελοντική πρακτική άσκηση. Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει τριετή εκπαίδευση στο θεατρικό παιχνίδι και την παιδαγωγική θεάτρου και έχει συμμετάσχει στον συντονισμό ομάδων για παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες. Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, υποστηρικτικού και εμπιστευτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του και να ενισχύσει την ψυχική του ευημερία.

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.

Mariolis Athanasios is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He trained in Integrative Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Center, certified by the University of Glasgow, COSCA. He also holds a degree in Counseling Skills from the same institution. He has completed training at the Lifelong Learning Center of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Grief and Emotional Trauma Management, Gender Roles and Stereotypes, as well as Self-Improvement and Assertive Behavior. Additionally, he has attended a training program in LGBTQ+ Counseling. He is continuing his education in Psychotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in a 4-year international specialization program in Counseling and Psychotherapy, where he has completed study cycles in Systemic and Narrative Approaches. Finally, he collaborates with the Mental Health Structure "Synypaxis," where he offers his services voluntarily to economically vulnerable adults.

His passion for the cognitive field of Psychology motivated him to shift from his initial studies in Economics to the field of Mental Health. He believes in the profound reciprocal value of working on oneself and operates within a framework of acceptance, respect, trust, and empathy, serving as a companion on each client’s unique journey toward personal development and well-being.

Η Δηλανά Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κολωνάκι. Δραστηριοποιείται ιδιωτικά στο διαγνωστικό κέντρο (Πολυιατρείο) ΙΑΤΡΟΣΗΜΟ ΙΑΤΡΙΚΗ Ε.Π.Ε., ενώ στο παρελθόν έχει συνεργαστεί με το ιδιωτικό θεραπευτικό κέντρο Roots Wellness Center, στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής της πορείας. Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου Σπουδών ( MA Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of East London ) και πτυιούχος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας BSc (Hons) Psychology του University of East London, ενώ στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς εκπαίδευσής της, παρακολουθεί πλήθος σεμιναρίων και διαλέξεων,στοχεύοντας στην ολοένα και πιο αναβαθμισμένη επιστημονική της αρτιότητα, την οποία αντιλαμβάνεται ως μια δυναμική διαδικασία σε συνεχή εξέλιξη. Στο παρόν είναι σε εξέλιξη η μετεκπαίδευση της ειδικού στην Ομαδική Αναλυτική Θεραπεία - Ψυχοδυναμική Προσέγγιση στο ΕΔΟΑ (Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Ομαδικών Αναλυτών), ενώ παρακολούθησε ταχύρυθμο σεμινάριο "Γνωσιακές Συμπεριφοριστικές Προσεγγίσεις εστιασμένες στο Τραύμα σε ενήλικες (TF-CBT, CPT, DBT-PTSD, PE)" από την Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφορικών Σπουδών.Διατελεί μέλος της επιστημονικής ομάδας του Roots Wellness Center και υπεύθυνη πρακτικής άσκησης των φοιτητών του κέντρου. Αξιζει να αναφερθεί ότι το Roots Wellness Center, είναι ένα δίγλωσσο ψυχοθεραπευτικό κέντρο το οποίο εξυπηρετεί όλο το εύρος της Αττικής με τέσσερα γραφεία, στην Άνοιξη, την Καλλιθέα, τους Αμπελοκήπους και τον Πειραιά. Οι συνεργάτες του κέντρου παρέχουν, στα ελληνικά και στα αγγλικά, υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας, συμβουλευτικής και κλινικές εποπτείες σε φοιτητές και επαγγελματίες Ψυχικής Υγείας. Εκτός από την επαγγελματική της δραστηριότητα, έχει πραγματοποιήσει την πρακτική της άσκηση ως σύμβουλος- ψυχοθεραπεύτρια σε διάφορες δομές, που στον πυρήνα τους είχαν την εξυπηρέτηση περιπτώσεων, σε ένα διευρυμένο φάσμα της επιστήμης της, ενώ αξίζει να αναφερθεί πώς έχει παρακολουθήσει το πρόγραμμα "Γνωσιακή συμβουλευτική και παρεμβάσεις" στην Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφορικών Σπουδών (ΕΓΣΣ), τον ΙΕ' κύκλο εισαγωγικών διαλέξεων από την Ελληνική Ψυχαναλυτική Εταιρεία και το ετήσιο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα "Ατομική συστημική θεραπεία και συμβουλευτική" από το εργαστήριο συστημικής ψυχολογίας και παιδαγωγικής "Ροδάκινο. Εξειδικεύεται στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, στις διαταραχές διάθεσης και στη διαχείριση συσσωρευμένου στρες και κρίσεων πανικού. Το θεραπευτικό μοντέλο που εφαρμόζεται είναι η συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεία, μέσω ενός εξατομικευμένου πλάνου με τη σύνθεση διαφόρων θεωριών και μεθόδων ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες του κάθε περιστατικού. Στο ιδιωτικό γραφείο και το Πολυιατρείο, όπου δραστηριοποιείται, αντιμετωπίζει πληθώρα περιστατικών, με γνώμονα την άρτια επιστημονική προσέγγιση, που είναι άρρηκτα συνδεδεμένη με τον επαγγελματισμό και τη δημιουργία των συνθηκών εκείνων, που απαιτούνται ώστε θεραπεύτρια και θεραπευόμενος/η να χτίσουν μια ισχυρή θεραπευτική σχέση βασισμένη στην αυθεντικότητα, την εμπιστοσύνη και το ιατρικό απόρρητο.

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.