Health professionals for Phobias in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Galani Xristina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Neo Iraklio. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed postgraduate studies in Work Psychology at the University of Nottingham. She is certified in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) by the Hellenic Institute of Emotion-Focused Therapy and specializes in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logos Psyche." Additionally, she is certified as a Parenting Trainer by Gordon International and as a Coach by the ICF (Solution Focused Coaching, Solution Surfers). She also collaborates as a consulting psychologist with private educational institutions and has significant experience as a psychotherapist.

Η Λαμπρινάκη Ελίνα είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Κοινωνική Λειτουργός και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά γραφεία στα Βριλήσσια και στην Πεντέλη. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Κοινωνικής Εργασίας του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, με ειδίκευση στη Συστημική Θεραπεία και επαγγελματική εμπειρία από το 2018 στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας. Διαθέτει Άδεια Άσκησης Επαγγέλματος Κοινωνικού Λειτουργού. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Πεντέλης, ενώ έχει εργαστεί στο Ψυχιατρείο "Αθηνά", στον τομέα της δημιουργικής απασχόλησης και ψυχοκοινωνικής ενδυνάμωσης των ασθενών. Οι εμπειρίες αυτές της προσέφεραν βαθύτερη κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης ψυχής και ενίσχυσαν την πίστη της στη δύναμη της αποδοχής, της σχέσης και της εσωτερικής αλλαγής. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη Συστημική Οικογενειακή Θεραπεία, μέσα από την οποία το άτομο κατανοείται ως μέρος ενός ευρύτερου πλαισίου σχέσεων και αλληλεπιδράσεων. Η ίδια θεωρεί πως κάθε δυσκολία μπορεί να γίνει κατανοητή και διαχειρίσιμη όταν φωτιστεί μέσα από τη σύνδεση, την επικοινωνία και την ενσυναίσθηση. Δημιουργεί έναν ασφαλή, υποστηρικτικό και γνήσιο θεραπευτικό χώρο, όπου ο άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να κατανοήσει τον εαυτό του και να αναπτύξει δεξιότητες ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας και αυτορρύθμισης. Στην πρακτική της ενσωματώνει εργαλεία ενδυνάμωσης, χαλάρωσης και σύνδεσης με το σώμα, βοηθώντας τον θεραπευόμενο να αποφορτίζεται, να ηρεμεί και να επανασυνδέεται με τις εσωτερικές του δυνάμεις. Η Ελίνα Λαμπρινάκη παρέχει ατομική συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες, καθώς και συμβουλευτική σε γονείς που επιθυμούν να ενισχύσουν τη σχέση με το παιδί τους και να διαχειριστούν αποτελεσματικά τις προκλήσεις της γονεϊκότητας. Η θεραπευτική διαδικασία εστιάζει στην ανάπτυξη ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας, στην κατανόηση του τραύματος και των μοτίβων που δυσκολεύουν την καθημερινότητα, καθώς και στη χρήση πρακτικών εργαλείων αυτορρύθμισης, χαλάρωσης και διαχείρισης του άγχους. Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται δια ζώσης ή διαδικτυακά, μέσα σε ένα πλαίσιο εμπιστοσύνης, εχεμύθειας και σεβασμού προς τον ρυθμό και τις ανάγκες του κάθε ανθρώπου.

Dafni Petrakogianni MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a master's degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of Athens. She employs an integrative psychotherapy model, having been trained in Cognitive Therapy at Aeginiteio Hospital, while completing a two-year training in Systemic Psychotherapy, training in Systemic Constellation, as well as a three-year supervision in "Family Therapy with a Systemic Approach" at the Psychiatric Hospital of Athens Dafni. She has volunteered as a Psychologist in hospitals and specializes in the management of issues arising from chronic illnesses. Additionally, she has taught psychology courses in post-secondary education institutions. She has experience in treating mood and anxiety disorders (anxiety disorders, depression) and, through her work at the primary care clinics of Agia Paraskevi and the Day Center of Agia Paraskevi - Ikelos Association, she gained extensive experience in counseling on interpersonal relationship issues, enhancing self-image, and adult psychotherapy. Finally, she has worked as a Psychologist in kindergartens of the Municipality of Agia Paraskevi, at the Youth Counseling Center of the Sivitanidios School, and at a Children's Workshop, gaining substantial experience in adolescent psychotherapy and parental counseling.

Ms. Mamali Anastasia is a Psychologist, licensed to practice professionally, and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She holds a second degree in Greek Culture. She has completed postgraduate studies in Human Resource Management (MBA HR) and further training in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy. She has also completed a Continuing Education Program on the "Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)" from the Hellenic Society for the Study of ADHD. She undergoes personal psychotherapy and supervision with a systemic orientation and has completed a two-year clinical internship in Systemic Family Psychotherapy. She undertakes psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and families facing difficulties, and also provides counseling sessions for parents and adolescents. Sessions can be conducted in person or online.

Eleonora Tsilimpakou is a Social Worker, graduate of Democritus University of Thrace, with postgraduate studies in Clinical Social Work with families and children from the University of West Attica. After completing her postgraduate studies, she trained as a Career Guidance Counselor at the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education and completed a four-year training program in Gestalt Psychotherapy at the Gestalt Foundation Psychotherapy and Training Center. Additionally, she has been trained in coordinating parent groups by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in the Healthy Relationship Building Program between the two genders. She possesses extensive professional experience as a Social Worker, having worked in both private and public sectors, including the Elderly Care Unit "Frontizo," the Adult Psychiatric Clinic "Agia Aikaterini," the 2nd Special Vocational Education and Training Laboratory (EEEKK) of Piraeus "Anixi," the Foster Care Service of SOS Children’s Villages, the 2nd Local Health Unit of Nea Filadelfeia, as well as the Day Center for Children and Adolescents of the Hellenic Society of Medical Psychology. As a Career Guidance Counselor, she has collaborated with the Career Office of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and since 2020 she has maintained a private practice in Agia Paraskevi, Attica, where she provides psychotherapy services in both individual and group settings.

Paraskeui Stamataki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist offering online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University, with postgraduate studies in Neuroscience and Mental Functioning ("Brain and Mind") and specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and psychopathology. Having worked in various settings, including psychiatric clinics and diagnostic centers, she provides psychological support services for adults dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, as well as interpersonal issues. Her professional experience also includes collaboration with primary and secondary schools, offering comprehensive therapeutic solutions and counseling for personal development and mental well-being. Additionally, the Psychologist has participated in numerous seminars as part of her ongoing professional development. Ultimately, with the aim of effectively enhancing emotional balance and well-being, the specialist offers individualized psychological services centered on understanding and managing mental health challenges.

Kalaitzi Myrto is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filothei. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as from the Department of Philosophy, Education, and Psychology with a specialization in Psychology at the same university. Subsequently, she pursued postgraduate studies in "Applied Clinical Psychology" at UCLAN University in England and underwent psychodynamic training in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults at DIKEPSY. She has worked as a Psychologist at KEDASY, in primary schools of the Chalandri municipality, and in a special secondary education school. Additionally, she has been employed at the Psychosocial Unit of the Samos Reception and Identification Center (KYT) of the National Public Health Organization (EODY) and at a center for therapy of children and adolescents. She possesses extensive experience with all age groups (children, adolescents, adults) and vulnerable populations. Finally, she has participated in numerous educational and scientific seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Η Παναγιώτα Θεολόγου είναι πιστοποιημένη Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Χαλάνδρι Αττικής (σύνορα Βριλησσίων). Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας και κατέχει πτυχίο (BSc Psychology) από το Βρετανικό Πανεπιστήμιο - University of East London όπου και συνέχισε τις σπουδές της κατακτώντας τον μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc in Clinical Psychology) στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία και Ψυχοπαθολογία. Εξειδικεύεται στην θεραπευτική προσέγγιση της Γνωσιακής - Συμπεριφορικής Θεραπείας, ευρέως γνωστή και ως CBT (Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy), στην οποία κατέχει πιστοποίηση από το Βρετανικό Ινστιτούτο British Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. Κατέχει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος από την Περιφέρεια Αττικής και είναι μέλος του Βρετανικού Συλλόγου Ψυχολόγων. Στα πλαίσια της επαγγελματικής της εμπειρίας έχει εργαστεί σε ένα μεγάλο φάσμα ψυχικών δομών και έχει διατελέσει την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο 414 ενώ ταυτόχρονα κατέχει εξειδικευμένες γνώσεις στον τομέα της φαρμακολογίας. Η ενεργή παρουσία της σε ένα μεγάλο πλήθος σεμιναρίων και συνέδριων τόσο στην Ελλάδα όσο και στο εξωτερικό έχει συνδράμει στο να έχει εξειδικευμένες γνώσεις στην ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και εφήβων, αποκτώντας μία ολιστική προσέγγιση γύρω από τα πλαίσια της ψυχοθεραπευτικής παρέμβασης.

Σκοπός και στόχος της είναι το άτομο που απευθύνεται σε εκείνη να καταφέρει να είναι άμεσα λειτουργικό στην καθημερινότητά του και στις διαπροσωπικές του σχέσεις. Για αυτό το λόγο αποφάσισε να ακολουθήσει την προσέγγιση της Γνωσιακής - Συμπεριφορικής Θεραπείας η οποία αποτελεί την πιο άμεση μέθοδο ψυχοθεραπείας. Στην πορεία της καριέρας της έχει ανταποκριθεί με επιτυχία σε περιστατικά που αφορούν τις κρίσεις πανικού, την διαχείριση άγχους (αγχώδεις διαταραχές), ΔΕΠΥ, ιδεοψυχαναγκαστικές διαταραχές κα. Η μέθοδος που εξειδικεύεται επικεντρώνεται στο παρόν και στο πώς μπορεί το άτομο να επιλύσει τα τρέχοντα προβλήματά του ακόμα και αν οι ρίζες τους βρίσκονται σε κομμάτια του παρελθόντος. Τέλος, αξίζει να σημειωθεί ότι η κα Θεολόγου Παναγιώτα υποστηρίζει πως θεραπευτής και θεραπευόμενος συνεργάζονται καθ' όλη τη διάρκεια του ψυχοθεραπευτικού ταξιδιού προκειμένου να αναπτύξουν τις πιο θετικές και ρεαλιστικές στρατηγικές αντιμετώπισης.

Emmanouela-Marina Vintiadi was born and resides in Athens. She is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist. She has been trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and continues her education through seminars, clinical groups, study groups, and individual and group supervision. Her postgraduate specialization is in Criminology. She has worked in psychosocial rehabilitation units, municipalities, and psychological support centers with adults, children, and socially vulnerable groups. Additionally, she has participated in research as a scientific collaborator and is a key speaker in webinars and conferences for the training of health professionals as well as for raising public awareness on mental health issues. She collaborates with the Day Center "Galini" of the Non-Profit Organization Prometheus as a psychologist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia, where she conducts in-person and online psychotherapy sessions for adults, adolescents, and couples.

Sessions available in English.

Skylitsi Ioanna Mag.Phil., MEd is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience supporting adults and couples, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. In her work, she creates a safe and meaningful space aimed at an in-depth understanding of the challenges affecting daily life, relationships, and internal balance. She has worked in Greece and Austria, both privately and within organized institutions, and for over ten years provided psychological support to women survivors of gender-based and domestic violence. She practices based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and the Systemic approach for couples. She offers in-person and online sessions in Greek and German.

Sxiza Emmeleia is a Psychotherapist specializing in the Body-Oriented Reichian Approach and maintains a private practice in Chalandri, where she provides individual sessions for adolescents and adults.

With undergraduate studies at the School of Public Health of the University of West Attica and certifications in educational/pedagogical competence as well as in special education, she has specialized in the field of mental health, graduating from the Wilhelm Reich Psychotherapy and Counseling Center - Hellenic Institute of Neurovegetotherapy and Character Analysis (H.I.N.A.). She holds a degree in Psychotherapy with a 4-year duration of studies plus 2 years of supervision. Additionally, she has been trained in Biodynamic Psychotherapy, Gestalt Psychotherapy, and Bioenergetic Analysis, covering both theoretical and practical aspects of Body-Oriented Reichian Psychotherapy through theoretical courses, experiential workshops, and marathons (intensive experiential groups), which she continues to attend to this day. She applies techniques and therapeutic models for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, giving equal emphasis to the body, emotion, and cognition with the ultimate goal of balancing them. Part of the therapeutic process involves addressing the bodily symptom, balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in combination with verbal processing. In her private practice, she undertakes a wide range of mental health difficulties, such as internal conflicts, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationship challenges, anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, panic attacks, depression, and psychosomatic disorders.

Karagianni Xrysa BSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and specializes in CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, following training completed at the Institute of Research and Behavior Therapy. The specialist has gained significant experience working in the Social Service of the Municipality of Nikaia, and since 2014, she has been working as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist at the Alzheimer Society of Athens. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the individual needs of each patient, and also provides her services through online sessions.

Syranidi Athina MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She studied Psychology at the Open University - Milton Keynes, UK, and completed postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology at Guglielmo Marconi University in Italy. She has been trained in the methodology and research of human behavior, psychotherapeutic interventions, and the application of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Psychoanalysis, participating in psychological experiments on cognitive functions at the University of Brighton and in psychotherapeutic sessions with individuals exhibiting dysfunctional behavior. Additionally, she has specialized in developmental disorders of children and adolescents at the Neuropsychology Department of the University of Thessaly, with clinical education and training at the Hatzikyriakio Foundation. Moreover, she has been trained in Learning Difficulties by attending a corresponding educational program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master Practitioner certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars related to human behavior and psychotherapeutic approaches.

Mpaxarakis Akis is a Psychologist, Sociologist, and Systemic Psychotherapist. He completed his undergraduate studies in the Department of Sociology at Panteion University and subsequently studied Psychology at the University of East London. He specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (Ke.S.Me.Th), where he also completed his internship. His postgraduate studies are in the field of child and adolescent mental health (University of Lancashire). Additionally, he completed internships at the Special Education Workshop "Margarita" and the Preschool Education Center "Dorothy Snot". He has also volunteered by providing his services at the Research University Institute of Mental Hygiene (E.P.I.PSY), the Company for the Development and Mental Health (E.P.A.PSY), and the Social Cooperative Activities for Vulnerable Groups "EDRA". Finally, he has participated in numerous seminars, many of which focus on anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, parental counseling, EMDR, creative play, mental resilience, emotion management, and more.