Health professionals for Psychotherapy Online near Alimos

Tourlente Nikoletta is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ilioupoli. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and completed a Master of Science (M.Sc.) specialization in Social Psychiatry at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. Additionally, she pursued further studies by completing the interdisciplinary University Clinical Postgraduate Training Program “Group Dynamics in Psychiatric Settings” at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens. She has significant experience having worked as a Psychologist in the adult Psychiatric Clinic of the Regional University General Hospital of Heraklion (Pe.Pa.G.N.H.), at the Social Psychiatry Company "P. Sakellaropoulos," and at the Institute of Mental Health for Children & Adults (I.P.S.Y.P.E.) "P. Sakellaropoulos.”

Maria Filippou is a Mental Health Counselor and Dance-Movement Psychotherapist. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Psychology, with a specialization in Psychology and holds a specialization in the Psychodynamic Jungian Approach through Dance Therapy from the Psychotherapy through the Arts center. Among other qualifications, she has been trained in the Laban Movement Analysis system, symbols and archetypes according to Jungian analytical theory, and dance therapy techniques such as Authentic Movement, Active Imagination, and Guided Imagery. As part of lifelong learning, she continues her studies with postgraduate seminars of E.P.I.P.S.Y. <>, and <>. She participated in dance therapy groups with migrant women at the Salvation Army in 2022 and has been a member of the newly established NGO OpenPaths Athens since 2023. At the core of her philosophy and therapeutic approach lies the concept of the inseparable unity of mind, spirit, and body.

Ariadni Karatzeni is a graduate of the School of Social Work. She studied at the University of West Attica, specializing in Counseling Psychotherapy and Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As an active member of the Hellenic Association of Social Workers, she is committed to promoting social change, resolving interpersonal issues, and empowering individuals to enhance their well-being. Guided by the principles of social work, she applies theories of human behavior and social systems to intervene at points where individuals interact with their environment. The principles of human rights and social justice, along with respect for these rights, are fundamental. Her primary objective is to facilitate the social integration of marginalized, excluded, and vulnerable social groups experiencing high-risk situations. Intervention using specific scientific approaches in dysfunctional social situations and crises empowers individuals, groups, and communities to resolve biopsychosocial problems and promote their social adaptation and well-being.

Katerina Papanikolaou is a psychotherapist for adolescents and adults specializing in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy. She has completed her four-year specialization in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland, holding the ECP (European Certificate of Psychotherapy). Additionally, she holds postgraduate studies in Developmental Child Psychology from UCLan in England (MSc Psychology of Child Development, University of Central Lancashire). Since 2016, she has worked with NGOs such as The Smile of the Child, ARSIS, and Together for Children, providing therapeutic support to children with delinquent behavior, abuse, and trauma management. She has conducted educational seminars for parents and adolescents aimed at emotional support, management, and coping with learning difficulties. In 2019, she began working in the refugee sector, focusing on unaccompanied minors. She has provided therapeutic work with children and adolescents addressing trauma, grief, and loss. She has participated in training programs aimed at the smooth integration of children, combating racism, and preventing deviant violence. Throughout her career as a psychotherapist, she works individually with adults and children and in group therapeutic settings. She has acquired clinical experience with various mental health issues concerning adults such as depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, grief and trauma management, and personality disorders. She also has clinical experience in issues related to children such as anxiety, low self-esteem, phobias, temper outbursts, learning difficulties, grief, trauma, and others.

Mpanouta Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Child Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Palaio Faliro. She studied Psychology (BSc in Psychology) at the University of Essex and obtained a Master's degree in Child Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire.

She holds certified training in Special Education - Mental Disorders of Children and Adolescents from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and in Sexual Education in schooling from the University of the Aegean. Finally, she has completed studies at the Athens Academy of Clinical Studies (AKSPA).

Aleksandridou Danai is a Holistic Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist, and Reiki Energy Therapist, with a private practice in the region of Argyroupoli.

She holds a postgraduate diploma in Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapy & Counseling as well as Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy from the College of Human Sciences ICPS. She has been trained at NLP Athens Studies in the therapeutic application of Hypnotherapy, as well as in Reiki energy therapies, holding the title of Reiki Master with many years of experience in therapeutic energy management and holistic human support.

She is a certified Nutrition Counselor from Cambridge Regional College and completed her practicum at the Nutrition Department of the Attikon University General Hospital, working with Eating Disorder cases.

As part of her further training, she has attended professional development programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens on the subject of Eating Disorders, as well as the Personal Development Counseling Program (Life & Business Coaching).

She systematically follows developments in her specialty by participating in conferences, seminars, and new professional development programs that combine psychology with energy healing.

At her private practice, she offers individual and group sessions of Psychotherapy, Counseling, Hypnotherapy, and Reiki, utilizing a blend of scientific and energy approaches for deep relaxation, empowerment, and inner harmony.

The space is especially friendly to our four-legged friends. Anyone who feels the need may come accompanied by their pet or meet the office dog, Gogo.

Maria Damkalidou is a licensed psychologist - Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist and official member of ICIP (International Council of Integrative Psychotherapists). She maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli and also offers online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg. The therapeutic approaches she follows are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy (CBH). She has completed specialized training in special education and training: diagnostics, therapeutic, counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holds a continuing education certificate in Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy for Autoimmune Diseases and Somatic Disorders, as well as certifications from numerous seminars. She provides psychotherapeutic support to adults with the primary goal of self-awareness and the transition from ignorance to knowledge. 

Mpoura Eugenia is a Mental Health Counselor with postgraduate studies (MSc) in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby (UK) and specialization in Systemic Counseling. She has completed the three-year program "Skills and Interventions in Systemic Counseling" at the Laboratory for Exploring Human Relationships led by Dr. Haris Katakis and holds a Certificate of Specialization in the Systemic Approach. Her counseling philosophy focuses on empowering the authentic self and deconstructing limiting beliefs, aiming for each individual to discover and follow their own path, free from social roles and traditions that impose what one "should" be. With particular dedication and passion, she supports women who feel restricted in their choices and lives, helping them to gain voice, confidence, self-esteem, and freedom of personal expression. She offers individual sessions and group support on issues such as low self-esteem and confidence, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, challenges in the parenting role, grief and loss, anxiety, and personal empowerment. She has also been trained in energy therapy approaches, emphasizing the strengthening of the inner child and the healing of wounds. She has conducted experiential workshops and talks in nurseries and companies, and was a member of the scientific team of Teen-up, an online support program for adolescents, young people, and parents, through which she led seminars on the parent-child relationship, self-confidence, and personal development. She is an active member of the Hellenic and European Counseling Associations.

Lykourentzou Xrysanthi is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a diploma (HPD) in Counseling & Psychology from the Mediterranean College. She possesses a Training Certificate in "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Training Certificate in "Cluster B Personality Disorders." She has worked at the Psychological Support & Therapy Company (E.PSY.THE), providing individual sessions to clients. Her specialties include Counseling, Anxiety Disorders, Person-Centered Approach, Personality Disorders, as well as Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy.

Tsoumezi Lia is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specializing in the Integrative approach, maintaining a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology BSc (Hons) at the University of East London and holds a postgraduate specialization in Counselling & Psychotherapy (MA) in the Integrative approach from the University of East London. She has received two years of training at the Hellenic Institute of Orgonomy in the technique of Bioenergetic Body Psychotherapy and Character Analysis. She possesses extensive clinical experience, working as a Psychotherapist in the short-term psychotherapy unit of the Regional Development and Mental Health Society (E.P.A.PSY.) and has encountered a wide variety of cases. She provides counseling and psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents. She manages cases of stress, anxiety and mood disorders, with difficulties in interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and coping with challenges arising from life changes. Finally, she helps individuals discover the potential of their creative forces through therapy, aimed at their personal development.

Kalliontzaki Giota is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni, where she conducts counseling sessions. She obtained a diploma in Systemic Family Counseling after completing a three-year study program at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships and was subsequently certified as a Mental Health Counselor by the Hellenic and European Association of Counseling. Furthermore, she has received additional training in Counseling, Life Coaching, and Mentoring at the University of the Aegean and has attended numerous seminars on various counseling topics (The Power of Positive Emotions, Psychological Trauma and the Body, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Mindfulness, etc.). Additionally, she holds a degree in French Philology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a joint Hellenic-French postgraduate degree titled "Didactics of Multilingualism and Language Educational Policies. Dissemination of Languages and Cultures in Multilingual Environments" from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Université du Maine.

Kritikou Katerina is a Mental Health & Mindfulness Consultant and maintains her private practice in Ilioupoli. She holds a diploma in Mental Health Counseling from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling of Athens and has completed MBSR-Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction training at the One Breath Mindfulness Center, a hands-on educational program in Mindfulness techniques. She has also attended numerous continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops. In her private practice, drawing on many years of experience, Ms. Kritikou provides Individual and Group Sessions, Couples Counseling, and Parent Counseling, offered both in-person and through online sessions.

Panagiotakopoulou Eleni and Associates maintain a private practice in Nea Smyrni. Eleni Panagiotakopoulou holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and is trained in Interventional Non-Directive Psychotherapy. She works with adults in individual sessions and facilitates self-awareness groups. She addresses those who wish to deepen their personal relationships as well as their self-knowledge, and those whose bodies signal that "something is not right," functioning not as an expert who interprets, but as a facilitator to help them explore their emotions, thoughts, and desires. Takis Pantelopoulos is a Mental Health Counselor and a student in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. Although his initial studies were in the field of Informatics, his interest in people and human relationships led him to the field of psychology and counseling. He is trained in the Interventional Non-Directive method of training, facilitation, and psychotherapy. He works with adults in individual sessions and facilitates self-awareness groups. He addresses individuals with questions and concerns who wish to understand themselves and others, emphasizing the emergence of their desires.

Η Γραμμένου Κωνσταντίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος, με Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα (MSc) στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία. Από το 2017 είναι υπεύθυνη του Κέντρου Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας "Κωνσταντίνα Γραμμένου" στη Νέα Σμύρνη.

Είναι πιστοποιημένη επόπτρια και έχει αναλάβει την καθοδήγηση και εποπτεία της πρακτικής άσκησης φοιτητών μεταπτυχιακών προγραμμάτων ψυχολογίας και ψυχοθεραπείας. Από το 2021 δραστηριοποιείται και ως προσκεκλημένη εισηγήτρια μαθημάτων ψυχολογίας σε κολλέγιο ανθρωπιστικών επιστημών.

Επιπλέον, έχει εξειδικευτεί στην Ιατρική Ψυχολογία. Είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΣΕΨ) και του Βρετανικού Συλλόγου Συμβούλων και Ψυχοθεραπευτών (BACP). Ιδιωτικά ασχολείται με τη συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και συνολικά η εμπειρία της έχει διαμορφωθεί μέσω της συνεργασίας της με κέντρα ψυχοθεραπείας και της συμβουλευτικής σε γονείς και παιδιά, στην Ογκολογική Μονάδα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων Αθηνών "Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού". Τέλος, στον επαγγελματικό της χώρο διεξάγονται σεμινάρια για την ψυχική υγεία και υπάρχει συνεργασία με καταξιωμένους επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας που παρέχουν συνεδρίες στα ελληνικά και στα αγγλικά.

Η Δρ. Κρίστη Λαγογιάννη έχει σπουδάσει Ψυχολογία με Μεταπτυχιακή ειδίκευση στην ψυχολογία της αποκατάστασης. Είναι κάτοχος Διδακτορικού τίτλου σπουδών στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Nottingham στην Αγγλία και έχει αρκετή εμπειρία με άτομα με νευρολογικά προβλήματα και πολύπλοκες ειδικές ανάγκες. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Συμβουλευτική και παράλληλα ολοκληρώνει την εκπαίδευσή της στην Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Σε ερευνητικό επίπεδο, έχει συνεργαστεί με την Α’ νευροχειρουργική κλινική του Ευαγγελισμού καθώς και με το Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας της Αγγλίας (NHS). Η Δρ. Λαγογιάννη έχει επίσης διοϊκητικό ρόλο στο κολλέγιο ανθρωπιστικών επιστημών ICPS όπου είναι επικεφαλής σε ακαδημαϊκά προγράμματα ψυχολογίας καθώς επίσης διδάσκει η ίδια και επιβλέπει πτυχιακές εργασίες. Έχει σταθερή συνεργασία με το γραφείο της Κωνσταντίνας Γραμμένου από το 2018.

Ο Διονύσιος Γραμμένος είναι Ψυχολόγος. Κατέχει PgDip στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία, προσφέροντας μια Συνθετική Προσέγγιση για την αντιμετώπιση των ψυχικών αναγκών των πελατών. Με εμπειρία σε πολυπολιτισμικό περιβάλλον, παρέχει συνεδρίες στα ελληνικά και στα αγγλικά, ενώ μιλάει ολλανδικά σε επίπεδο (B2).

Το MSc του στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Groningen του παρέχει βαθιά κατανόηση της σχέσης εγκεφάλου-συμπεριφοράς, επιτρέποντάς του να προσαρμόζει αποτελεσματικά τις παρεμβάσεις του. Επιπλέον, το BSc (Hons) του στην Ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Greenwich και το Athens New York College τον έχει εξοπλίσει με ένα ισχυρό θεωρητικό και ερευνητικό υπόβαθρο στην Ψυχολογία.

Arxontissa (Anda) Sartzetaki is a Psychologist and holds a license to practice as a Psychologist. She has completed a two-year training in Systemic-Dialectical Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (AKMA), and she is also completing a four-year training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (IETHS). She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and pursued her postgraduate studies in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA), where she graduated with a scholarship. Furthermore, she has been trained in specialized techniques of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Mindfulness, as well as in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (A.C.T.) techniques in Austria and Hungary respectively, as a recipient of European Union scholarships. She has worked as a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with adults, children, and adolescents in various private and public settings, including Secondary Education (Junior High Schools - Senior High Schools - KEDASY) and Mental Health Centers, addressing issues such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, interpersonal relationship difficulties, trauma, low self-esteem and self-confidence, assertiveness, divorce/separation, parental counseling, intervention in neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, ASD), and more. She has also volunteered at the Day Center of Palaio Faliro, the Community Psychosocial Intervention Day Center of EPAPSY, as well as at the Hellenic League Against Rheumatism (ELEANA). Finally, she has experience in administering psychometric assessment tools and psychological evaluations and has participated as a speaker presenting research findings at national scientific conferences.

Georgios Zaxariadis is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Sociologist who maintains a private practice in Glyfada. He studied International Psychology (BS) at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands, and completed postgraduate studies at Utrecht University in the field of Clinical Psychology with a dissertation focusing on Epigenetics and Neuroplasticity. Additionally, he studied Sociology (BA) at the University of Crete in the field of Political Anthropology and holds certification in Social Psychology from Paul Valéry University Montpellier (Southern France). He completed his internship at a private mental health institution in Leiden (AntiLoneliness). He worked for two years as an assistant professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam, earning the title of "PBL - Problem Based Learning" higher education instructor. In Greece, he is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS). He has worked and continues to collaborate as a Psychotherapist in private institutions as well as in academic positions managing educational seminars and study programs, such as the Educational Institute of Synthetic Approach (EK.ISY.P). Furthermore, he participated in the administration of psychodiagnostic instruments for measuring neurodegenerative disorders at Aeginiteio Hospital of Athens. He has been trained in Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS) and stays updated with the latest research and academic developments by attending and participating in numerous conferences.

A Step Beyond is a center for Counseling, Psychotherapy, Personal Development, Wellness, and Prosperity Growth. It was established by Kentro Psyxikis Ygeias Kai Euimerias A Step Beyond - Katranis Konstantinos Kai Synergates with the aim of providing therapies to individuals who wish to overcome their problems, to make their lives fuller and more beautiful, and to be guided towards wellness and prosperity through the necessary and appropriate means. The center’s specialists act as allies and companions for those who seek to discover new strategies and apply them, to enhance and utilize their internal resources, to learn new things or to view old matters from new perspectives, to heal traumas, to acquire new skills, to overcome fears and phobias, to eliminate chronic stress, and to live mindfully in the present moment, setting goals and achieving them. At A Step Beyond, the individual’s needs are addressed by selecting the appropriate specialist from among the trained Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Mental Health Professionals, or Personal Development Counselors to design a flexible and tailored evolution plan for each person.