Health professionals for Phobias

Plakida Katerina BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Vyronas. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree titled: "Addiction Treatment - Addictology" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she is specialized in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy, having trained at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She possesses significant clinical experience in both public and private institutions.

Zapantis Ioannis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Chalandri. He is a graduate student in Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. His approach is based on respect, empathy, and scientific evidence, aiming to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. He seeks to help individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves, recognize thought and behavior patterns that cause difficulties, and develop more functional ways to manage daily life. He deals with issues related to mood, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and the improvement of life quality and functionality. Simultaneously, he emphasizes a personalized approach, tailoring the therapeutic process to the needs and goals of each person. He aims for continuous development and the scientifically substantiated application of his knowledge, with the goal of providing meaningful support and empowerment to those who trust him.

Dalla Danai is a Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice. She is a licensed psychologist and a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy, an integrated, synthetic, and evidence-based model in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mindfulness, and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy at the Center for Psychotherapy and Modern Applied Psychology (Konstantinos Valavanis). She has attended postgraduate and continuing education seminars in Group-Analytical Psychotherapy, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5, Positive Psychology, Guided Imagery, Management of Parental Separation and Divorce, and the practical application of Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy in the therapeutic approach to numerous specific issues, among others. Currently, she is attending a continuing education seminar at the University of Athens on Cinema Therapy and a specialized training seminar at the University of Athens on Narrative, Dialogical, and Relational Approaches in Postmodernity in counseling and psychotherapy. She has voluntarily provided psychological services in the Psychosocial Care Team of the "Tunnel of Oppression" of the Non-Profit Organization "EA-Information, Understanding, Acceptance" and completed her practical training at the Afternoon Counseling Station of the KETHEA Diavasi.

Kalymniou Meropi is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ilisia. She studied Psychology and holds a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy with an emphasis on the Integrative Psychotherapy Model. She has completed her training in Eating Disorders Therapy at E.P.I.P.S.Y in collaboration with the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In her practice, she works with adolescents and adults, focusing, among other areas, on the treatment and management of phobias, psychosomatic symptoms, depression, and other anxiety and mood disorders.

Η Πυργοπούλου Μάρθα είναι Ψυχολόγος με εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Πεύκη Αττικής. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης και συμβουλευτικής. Παρέχονται συνεδρίες δια ζώσης κατόπιν ραντεβού και διαδικτυακά στην ελληνική και αγγλική γλώσσα. Στόχος της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας είναι το άτομο να εξερευνήσει και να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του, και να ενισχύσει την ψυχική του ανθεκτικότητα, φωτίζοντας τα τυφλά του σημεία που μπορεί να δυσκολεύουν, αλλά και τις κρυφές ποιότητες που μένουν ανεκμετάλευτες. Επιπλέον, βλέποντας το άτομο ως μέλος των συστημάτων στα οποία ανήκει, οικογενειακά, επαγγελματικά, κοινωνικά κτλ, εξερευνούμε μαζί το πώς οι αλληλεπιδράσεις σε αυτά τα συστήματα σμιλεύουν τις σκέψεις, τα συναισθήματα, και τις συμπεριφορές, και πώς το ταξίδι της ζωής μπορεί να εμπλουτιστεί και να αξιοποιηθεί. Μαθαίνουμε μαζί πώς να διαχειριζόμαστε όχι μόνο τα δύσκολά συναισθήματα, αλλά και τις χαρές και τα δώρα της ζωής. Υποστήριξη σε: άγχος, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, κρίσεις πανικού, απόκτηση αυτοπεποίθησης και προσωπική ανάπτυξη, συναισθηματική ενδυνάμωση, οικογενειακές δυσκολίες και ζητήματα γονεϊκότητας, σχολικές δυσκολίες και υποστήριξη οικογενειών και εφήβων, υποστήριξη γυναικών σε απαιτητικούς ρόλους, πένθος.

Marina Kirmpa, MSc, is an experienced Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Peristeri, providing personalized mental health services based on a solid academic and professional background. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a master's degree in "School Psycho-pedagogy and Prevention of Youth Deprivation." Additionally, she has studied at the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPAITE) and has received formal training in Cognitive Analytic and Systemic Psychotherapy. Her clinical experience is extensive, including work at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Daphne," as well as in specialized therapy centers. She has also provided her services in various educational settings (Primary Schools, Junior High Schools, General High Schools, Vocational High Schools, and IEK). She maintains continuous professional development through parent seminars and active participation in scientific conferences.

Tourtouridou Maria MSc is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Kozani. She completed her studies in Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently obtained a master's degree (MSc) from the same University in Clinical Mental Health. She has completed a Psychoanalytic Training program at the Psychoanalytic Research Center of Athens as well as at the Lifelong Learning and Training Center of A.U.Th, a training program in critical approaches in the field of addictions. She has worked as a Psychologist on the psychosocial support helpline of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Psychological Support Helpline 10306) and in a Mental Health and Social Rehabilitation Company for Patients. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist in a Psychological and Counseling Support Structure and in the Student Support Unit for Vulnerable Groups at the University of Western Macedonia. Finally, she has participated in numerous sessions aimed at continuous professional development and knowledge enhancement in her field.

Maria Kyriakidi is a Psychologist MSc, licensed to practice and a certified Psychotherapist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, primarily operating in central Athens. Her first degree was in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Utilizing interdisciplinary thinking to understand human behavior and learning, she realized her interest focuses on the ways people perceive, feel, learn, and interact. This pursuit led her to dedicate herself to studies in the field of Psychology. She graduated with honors from the University of East London and completed the Master's Program in "Mental Health of Children and Adolescents" at the European University of Cyprus. She has completed an internship at the Pediatric Medical Center of Pallini at Sismanogleio General Hospital of Athens and volunteered at the Shelter for Unaccompanied Minor Refugees "Estia" of the NGO Apostoli. She has undergone further training in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapeutic approach at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.) working with adults, children, and adolescents. Additionally, she has completed basic training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (EGSS). She maintains a private practice in the Ilisia area of Athens, providing psychological support, psychotherapy, and counseling individually to adults, children, and adolescents both in-person and remotely, depending on the availability of the client. Since November 2025, she has been a psychologist at the 2nd KEDASY B' Athens, conducting assessment and support for students.

Pliampa Freideriki is a Psychologist, Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist licensed to practice as a psychologist. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed her postgraduate studies in Health Psychology (MSc in Health Psychology) at the University of Nottingham. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research (EEES). To date, she has provided her services voluntarily and as part of her training at the social non-governmental organization ARSIS, the First University Psychiatric Clinic - G.N. Papageorgiou, and the Psychotherapeutic Center Stírixis. She is under continuous supervision. Since 2023, she has maintained a private practice.

Dr Mariza Xatzistamatiou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who has maintained a private practice in Volos since 2005. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a PhD from the Department of Special Education at the University of Thessaly. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in Occupational and Organizational Psychology at the University of Surrey, United Kingdom. She possesses extensive experience in the monitoring and psychological support of individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, personality disorders, addictions, anorexia nervosa - bulimia, chronic illnesses, interpersonal relationship issues, and emotional problems. Alongside her private practice, she occasionally teaches psychology courses at the Department of Special Education at the University of Thessaly and at a Public Vocational Training Institute (IEK). Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic, British, and American Psychological Associations and has contributed to the authorship of scientific articles for local newspapers and magazines.

Η Αγάπη Ψαθά BSc, MSc είναι πιστοποιημένη Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια (Άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος: 9285/18-06-2020) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αθήνα, πλησίον μετρό «Αμπελόκηποι». Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος στην Ψυχοθεραπεία (Τμήμα Ιατρικής, ΕΚΠΑ). Είναι πιστοποιημένη στη Βραχεία Εντατική Δυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία (ISTDP), με πενταετή κλινική εμπειρία και βρίσκεται στο τελικό στάδιο τετραετούς πιστοποιημένης εκπαίδευσης στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT).

Η εκπαίδευσή της ενισχύεται από εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια (Psychological First Aid, Johns Hopkins University), συνεχιζόμενες μετεκπαιδεύσεις στην κλινική ψυχοπαθολογία καθώς και στη χορήγηση και αξιολόγηση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων (SCID-CV, SCID-PD). Επιπλέον, συμμετέχει σε διεθνή προγράμματα εποπτείας και κλινικών εξειδικεύσεων με στόχο τη συνεχή επαγγελματική της εξέλιξη και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας της κλινικής της πρακτικής. Η διπλή θεραπευτική εξειδίκευση και η συνεχής μετεκπαίδευσή της της επιτρέπουν να επιλέγει τη μέθοδο που ανταποκρίνεται καλύτερα στις ανάγκες κάθε θεραπευόμενου, εξασφαλίζοντας υψηλή αποτελεσματικότητα.

Η επαγγελματική της πορεία περιλαμβάνει εμπειρία σε δημόσιους και ιδιωτικούς φορείς ψυχικής υγείας. Έχει συνεργαστεί με το Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, το Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής Βύρωνα–Καισαριανής, τον Δήμο Ηλιούπολης και το Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Γυναικών Ευρώπης. Έχει εργαστεί σε σχολικές μονάδες ως σχολική ψυχολόγος, καθώς και σε οργανισμούς όπως ο Όμιλος για την UNESCO Πειραιώς και Νήσων. Επιπλέον, έχει αναπτύξει εμπειρία σε ιδιωτικά πλαίσια, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη, συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία. Έχει συνεργαστεί με ενήλικες, εφήβους, οικογένειες και ευάλωτους πληθυσμούς, καλλιεργώντας κλινική ευελιξία και ικανότητα συνεργασίας με διεπιστημονικές ομάδες.

Παράλληλα με την ιδιωτική της πρακτική, συνεργάζεται επιστημονικά με το Τμήμα Θεραπείας Ενηλίκων του Ινστιτούτου Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ), όπου συνεχίζει να ασκεί κλινικό έργο, με εστίαση στη θεραπεία ενηλίκων μέσω των αρχών της Γνωσιακής-Συμπεριφορικής Προσέγγισης.

Συνδυάζοντας την εκτεταμένη ακαδημαϊκή κατάρτιση με την πολυδιάστατη κλινική εμπειρία και συνεχή επαγγελματική εποπτεία, προσφέρει ένα ασφαλές και συνεργατικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο. Στόχος της είναι η εις βάθος κατανόηση των δυσκολιών και η υποστήριξη του θεραπευόμενου στην πορεία προς ουσιαστική αποδοχή, αλλαγή και προσωπική ανάπτυξη.

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.

Η Αθανασίου Ελένη BSc, MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Κοζάνη. Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου (MSc) στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του ίδιου Ιδρύματος. Επιπλέον, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Ψυχοθεραπεία Gestalt από το Gestalt Foundation Θεσσαλονίκης. Έχει εκτελέσει ερευνητικά καθήκοντα στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης ΑΧΕΠΑ και έχει πραγματοποιήσει την κλινική της άσκηση ως Νευροψυχολόγος στη Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης "Παπαγεωργίου". H κ. Αθανασίου έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στο Κέντρο Δυσλεξίας και ως Εκπαιδεύτρια ενηλίκων στο Ίδρυμα Νεολαίας και Δια Βίου Μάθησης Κ.Δ.Β.Μ. Επιπροσθέτως, έχει εργαστεί για 4 έτη ως Ψυχολόγος στην Κινητή Μονάδα Ψυχικής Υγείας Νομού Κοζάνης - Γρεβενών, Παιδοψυχιατρικό Τμήμα, ΕΨΥΚΑ και διατελεί Γραμματέας του ΔΣ στη IONOS NGO. Εργάζεται στα Δημόσια Ωνάσεια Σχολεία ΔΗΜ.Ω.Σ Κοζάνης .Τέλος, έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος συνεδρίων και σεμιναρίων, με στόχο τη συνεχή επιμόρφωση στον τομέα της ειδίκευσης της και αριθμεί πολλές δημοσιεύσεις. Έχει οργανώσει και συντονίσει πολλές ομάδες για συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Marina Papadogianni is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, holder of a valid professional license in Greece, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She graduated in Psychology from the University of East London, UK, with postgraduate studies in Human Resource Management from Canterbury Christ Church University, UK, and in Clinical and Cognitive Neuropsychology from the public University of Strasbourg, France. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, holding a diploma from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KE.PSY.SY), and is trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) from the Hellenic Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy. She has worked as a Psychologist in drug rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities in Athens, and day centers supporting individuals with dementia as a Neuropsychologist. Currently, she collaborates with neurological-psychiatric clinics of General Hospitals and mental health centers. She also conducts Psychotherapeutic and Counseling sessions for adults and adolescents, Neuropsychological assessments, and Neuropsychological rehabilitation sessions for individuals with neurological conditions. She has participated as a speaker in awareness seminars related to the brain and attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions aimed at professional development and knowledge enhancement. She is a member of the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society (ENPS).

Sakellariou Marsia is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with studies in Greece and the United Kingdom. She holds a Psychology degree (BSc) from the University of Kent and a master's degree in Mental Health (MSc) from King’s College London. She has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for Human Studies (AKMA) and continues her training at the same center in Group and Family Process, with additional training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

She has extensive experience in various therapeutic and psychosocial settings, such as the neuropsychiatric clinic Panagia i Grigorousa, in child protection and support structures (Penteli Convalescent Home, SOS Children’s Villages), as well as in online counseling sessions. Through these centers, she has supported individuals facing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and other challenges.

Simultaneously, her experience in multinational companies in London has cultivated her analytical thinking and the ability to understand and connect different aspects of human behavior beyond the clinical setting. 

Her therapeutic approach is based on building a safe and non-judgmental framework characterized mainly by trust, understanding, respect, and the desire to support each client in evolving into the best version of themselves. For her, therapy is a collaborative process aiming to understand the patterns that affect life and to develop new, more functional ways of connecting with oneself and others.

Currently, she provides online sessions in Greek and English until her office in Neo Psychiko becomes operational, where she will also offer in-person services.

Markou Anni is a Mental Health Counselor - Synthetic Approach Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She is specialized in Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Psychodynamic approaches. She holds a master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London and has specialized in couples therapy. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as well as the Hellenic Society for Counselling & Psychotherapy. With initial studies in Business Administration at the Hellenic Open University, she has accumulated extensive experience working in human resources and organizational management departments, where she quickly recognized the significant role of psychological issues affecting people in their daily lives, as well as the ways they manage their personality traits. With a primary goal of continuous education and professional development, she consistently attends training courses, seminars, conferences, and workshops. Currently, she is continuing her studies in Psychology (BSc Psychology) at the European University Cyprus. Her practice handles cases of generalized anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia, phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief, addictions, self-esteem issues, psychosomatic problems, and communication difficulties at personal or professional levels. Lastly, she conducts couples therapy sessions addressing issues concerning the relationship of the couple.

Vasileiou Lida MA is a certified Psychosomatic Health Counselor and conducts online sessions. She is a graduate of the Sociology Department of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences with a specialization in Criminology. She holds a master's degree in Psychosomatic Health Counseling with the application of the Evaluative Cognitive Model, an interdisciplinary model for the Promotion of Mental Health that integrates information and knowledge from both medical and humanities disciplines. Specifically, it combines medical data and knowledge from Neurosciences with scientific insights from the fields of Mental Health Promotion, Cognitive Therapeutic Models, and Positive Psychology. She emphasizes Psychosomatic Health, aiming to approach the individual in a short period through a structured practice. Additionally, the specialist holds a certification in training for Cognitive Counseling and Interventions from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. Continuing her studies, she attended the Special Education program in Supervisory Evaluative Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), through the Center for Evaluative Study of Psychosomatic Health (KE.AM.PSY), in collaboration with the Society for the Promotion of Psychiatry and Related Sciences (EL.E.P.PSY.S.EP). Ms. Vasileiou provides counseling services tailored to the specific needs of each client.