Health professionals with experience in Psychotherapy Online in Dafni

Anastasakou Eleni is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specializing in psychoanalytic approaches, maintaining a private practice in Dafni, Attica. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and is a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy (HSPGP). She completed her postgraduate studies in the program "Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is an external collaborator with the Developmental Pediatrics Unit of the General Children's Hospital "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" (2nd Pediatric Clinic). She has trained and collaborated with mental health institutions and public bodies, such as Aiginiteio Hospital, 1st Psychiatric Clinic (general population, eating disorders, and sexual disorders) and the Society of Social Psychiatry and Mental Health (residential facilities, day center for psychological support of cancer patients). Moreover, she has collaborated with organizations such as the Municipality of Ilioupoli, providing individual and group psychotherapy, with tutoring centers (Dimokritos, Keratsini) organizing talks for parents and adolescents, parent counseling, and with the NGO Praksis for psychosocial support and mentoring of unaccompanied minors. She collaborates with centers in Athens offering psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and parent counseling, both individually and in groups. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and trainings related to mental health aiming at her continuous professional development and education.

Vasilakis Kostis is a licensed Psychologist who offers psychotherapeutic sessions to adolescents and adults. His goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship characterized by empathy and acceptance, where the individual can explore the self and develop innate abilities within a safe and understanding environment.

He has worked in organizations such as the Ministry of Labor and in private therapeutic settings, providing counseling and psychological support, administering psychometric instruments, and collaborating closely with families.

He studied Psychology at the University of Nicosia and Communication at Panteion University. He has been trained in Systemic Therapy and specializes in Person-Centered and Focusing/Experiential Psychotherapy.

Zoumpoulaki Xara is a psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. She holds a professional license to practice psychology and maintains a private practice based in Dafni, Attica. She completed her postgraduate studies in the program "Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been trained and collaborated with mental health structures and public organizations such as Attikon University General Hospital (2nd Psychiatric Clinic and Liaison Psychiatry), the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults (Psychiatric Home Care), the NGO Homestart Athens, and the organization Megalo Mas Spiti. She works as a psychologist in collaboration with centers in Athens, offering psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parental counseling. She has attended numerous seminars and additional training in mental health and psychotherapy topics with the aim of continuous professional development. She provides individual therapy sessions addressing a wide range of human difficulties and conditions.

The Counseling - Systemic Psychotherapy Center Kentro Symvouleutikis - Systimikis Psyxotherapeias Mairi Oikonomou was established by Kentro Symvouleutikis - Systimikis Psyxotherapeias Mairi Oikonomou (Mental Health Counselor with further training in family systemic therapy - Coordinator of Systemic Constellations according to Bert Hellinger). Each individual has a distinct and unique personality. The aim is to assist individuals in understanding their inner world as well as their differences from others, to find solutions to their concerns, to improve their mental health, to make decisions, set goals, and develop their skills. "To know others is wisdom. To know oneself is enlightenment." [Lao Tzu]

Koniari Xristina MSc, BSc is a Psychologist with a postgraduate degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology. Her work focuses on understanding how cognitive functions, emotions, and life experiences influence behavior, mood, and interpersonal relationships.

Simultaneously, she undergoes continuous training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is currently receiving education in the CBT approach at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Her approach is structured, collaborative, and tailored to the needs of each individual, aiming for practical tools and measurable progress in daily life.

She works with adults, as well as with parents and children, supporting difficulties such as anxiety and panic attacks, mood disorders, challenges in emotion/anger regulation, grief issues, self-esteem and relationship concerns, as well as challenges related to parenting and family dynamics. Particular emphasis is placed on creating a safe therapeutic environment, characterized by respect, empathy, and clear objectives.

The decision to seek help from a mental health professional is an important and courageous act of self-care.

Whether someone is going through a difficult period, looking for ways to get to know themselves better, improve their relationships, or strengthen their psychological resilience, they have the opportunity to find support.

Ms. Christina Lepida follows an integrative approach to psychotherapy, enriched with elements from the existential–phenomenological perspective, which emphasizes lived experience, freedom, authenticity, and the meaning of life. At the same time, she incorporates techniques and tools from other evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), thus tailoring each session to the specific needs of the individual.

Her goal is to offer a safe, genuine, and supportive space, where one can express themselves freely, without judgment. Together, you will explore the difficulties you are facing and seek ways for meaningful change and personal growth.

Ms. Lepida provides specialized psychotherapy services that cover a wide range of needs.

Petamis Aristeidis is a Psychotherapist with a private practice in Dafni. He holds a degree in Social Anthropology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a master's degree in Human Resource Management from the Athens University of Economics and Business. He received an Erasmus scholarship in Medical Anthropology from the Institute of Cultural and Social Studies at Leiden University. Additionally, he completed further training in Introduction to Psychiatry and Psychiatric Subspecialties at the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School and was trained in Group Analysis at the "S.H. Foulkes" Institute of Group Analysis. He has worked as a Human Resources Manager in non-profit organizations (NPOs) and businesses, as well as a Dormitory Coordinator (Panhellenic Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Vocational Reintegration), where he worked with individuals with severe intellectual disabilities and serious mental disorders. In his practice, he handles cases across the entire spectrum of mental health, with a specialization in individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy.

Evangelia Raftopoulou is a Person-Centered Psychotherapist and Focusing practitioner, General Secretary and active member of the Hellenic Network of European Women (HNEW). In her private practice, she offers a safe and accepting space where individuals can connect with themselves, recognize their needs, and find their own pace of change. She has experience supporting women who have experienced gender-based violence, as well as in conflict management and violence prevention in the school environment. Through the therapeutic relationship, she aims to create an atmosphere of trust and empathy, where each person can stand with respect toward their personal history and move towards a more authentic and free life.

Η Τζέμη Σοφία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ειδίκευση στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία, την Παιγνιοθεραπεία και την Συμβουλευτική Γονέων. Εργάζεται ιδιωτικά στην περιοχή της Δάφνης, παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους, δια ζώσης και online. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας από το University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας και κατέχει Άδεια  Ασκήσεως Ψυχολόγου (αρ. Πρωτ. 1460495). Παράλληλα, ολοκλήρωσε το 4ετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στην Προσωποκεντρική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Κολλέγιο Ανθρωπιστικών Επιστημών (ICPS) για την απόκτηση του Ευρωπαϊκού Πιστοποιητικού Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΕCP) από την European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). Επίσης, είναι απόφοιτος του 2ετούς προγράμματος εκπαίδευσης στην Παιγνιοθεραπεία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Leeds Beckett University της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας (Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills), σε συνεργασία με τον Βρετανικό εκπαιδευτικό οργανισμό APAC. Είναι επιπλέον, κάτοχος πτυχίου Κοινωνιολογίας από το Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών και μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών στην Διοίκηση Ανθρωπίνων Πόρων (MSc in HRM) από το Stirling University της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας.

Τα τελευταία χρόνια εργάζεται ως Ψυχολόγος ιδιωτικά αλλά και σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, εφήβων και παιδιών (παιγνιοθεραπεία), καθώς και υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής γονέων. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος/εμψυχώτρια σε οίκους ευγηρίας και ορφανοτροφεία στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Η θεραπευτική προσέγγιση που ακολουθεί βασίζεται στις αρχές της μη-κατευθυντικής προσωποκεντρικής θεραπείας, που στόχο έχει, μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές περιβάλλον αποδοχής, να διευκολύνει το κάθε άτομο ξεχωριστά να αναπτυχθεί, να γνωρίσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό και τις ανάγκες του και κατ’ επέκταση να βρει τους κατάλληλους για το ίδιο τρόπους να ανταπεξέλθει στις προκλήσεις της ζωής και της καθημερινότητας του. Τέχνες και δημιουργικά μέσα έκφρασης μπορούν να χρησιμοποιηθούν τόσο στα παιδιά όσο και στους ενήλικες ανάλογα με τις εκάστοτε ανάγκες τους. 

Η Φουρτούνα Ξένια είναι πιστοποιημένη Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες που επιθυμούν να διαχειριστούν το άγχος, να ενισχύσουν την αυτοεκτίμησή τους, να αντιμετωπίσουν συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες και να βελτιώσουν τις διαπροσωπικές τους σχέσεις. Δημιουργεί ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό πλαίσιο, στο οποίο ο θεραπευόμενος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να ανακαλύψει τις δυνατότητές του και να ενδυναμωθεί.

Είναι απόφοιτος του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, του τμήματος Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας με ειδίκευση στην Ψυχολογία, ενώ συνεχίζει την απόκτηση δεύτερου πτυχίου στην Ψυχολογία με ειδίκευση στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία (BSc) στο University of Central Lancashire. Έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές (MSc) στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία με δεξιότητες Συμβουλευτικής στο Canterbury Christ Church University.

Στο πλαίσιο της διαρκούς εξέλιξής της, παρακολουθεί τακτικά επιστημονικά σεμινάρια και εκπαιδεύσεις στον χώρο της ψυχοθεραπείας και της ψυχικής υγείας. Έχει ολοκληρώσει μετεκπαιδεύσεις και εξειδικεύσεις σε τομείς όπως η Ειδική Αγωγή, η Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία, η Προαγωγή Ψυχικής Υγείας Παιδιών και Εφήβων, καθώς και οι Διαταραχές Προσωπικότητας (Cluster C, Οριακή Διαταραχή – Διαλεκτική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία), σε συνεργασία με πανεπιστημιακά ιδρύματα, όπως το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, την Ιατρική Σχολή Ιωαννίνων και το Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής.

Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει την άσκηση ιδιωτικού έργου ως Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στο γραφείο της στη Δάφνη, καθώς και τη συνεργασία της με την ΑΜΚΕ Μαζί για το Παιδί στη Συμβουλευτική Γραμμή Στήριξης 11525 από το 2021 έως το 2023. Επιπλέον, έχει πραγματοποιήσει την πρακτική της άσκηση στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών (Ν.Ν.Α) κατά το διάστημα 2019-2021.

Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (ΕΕΣ) και της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (EAC).

Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται δια ζώσης στο γραφείο της ή διαδικτυακά, προσαρμοσμένες στις ανάγκες και τις ιδιαιτερότητες του κάθε θεραπευόμενου.

Chrysa Xatzixaralampou BSc, MSc is a psychologist who conducts sessions with adolescents and adults both online and in person. She holds a master's degree in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy, having completed the three-year program at the University of Derby, and is also a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she is training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at Ce.S.Me.Th (Center for Systemic Study and Therapy). As part of her continuous education, she has attended numerous conferences and seminars focusing on special education, school and developmental psychology, and psychotherapy. During her undergraduate studies, she completed her internship in the Acute Cases Department at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she undertook a postgraduate internship at a private office of a systemic psychotherapist, conducting individual sessions with adults. Concurrently, she has been active in the field of therapy with children and adolescents, addressing neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioral issues. She has also worked with adults, providing individual counseling and psychotherapy sessions as well as psychoeducational groups. Furthermore, she has been employed in vocational counseling, working with individuals facing severe psychosocial difficulties, focusing on psychoses, while coordinating support groups for people with psychosis and other psychosocial challenges aimed at enhancing their social skills. Moreover, she is a member of the Hellenic Association of Supported Employment (EL.ET.YP.E.) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Currently, the psychologist collaborates with a psychotherapy center, offering individual psychotherapy sessions for children and adolescents, support groups for children and adolescents, and parental counseling.

Katsimiga Ioanna is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and has maintained a private practice in Vyronas since 2015. She holds a Counseling Psychology certification and a Specialization Diploma in Coaching with elements of Counseling, as well as a Counseling & Life Coaching Diploma from the University of the Aegean, and a degree in Social Theology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As a mental health counselor, through individual and group sessions, she contributes to improving the quality of life for those who trust her, addressing issues that challenge them in daily life and their relationships with others. Additionally, she assists with matters related to relationship management, marriage, separation, divorce, and achieving specific goals for personal and professional development. As a theologian, she has an in-depth understanding of existing religions concerning the soul and its deeper needs, aiming to help individuals find peace, meaning, and tranquility in their lives.

Paulos Papadolias is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist licensed to practice by the Athens Prefecture and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. He holds a degree from Neapolis University Pafos and is a postgraduate student in the Clinical Psychology Department at the University of Essex. He has extensive professional experience conducting sessions with adults and children. Additionally, he has attended numerous training seminars on interpersonal relationships, psychological trauma, anxiety management, depression, and grief counseling. Consultations are available by appointment at his office. Online sessions are also offered.

Aleksopoulos Aleksandros is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. He holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy (MSc) as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology from the American College of Greece. He completed his advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he has studied Economics. He has worked as a member of the voluntary psychotherapeutic team for the Municipality of Athens, providing counseling services and psychological support to vulnerable groups of citizens at the 1st Municipal Clinic of the Municipality of Athens, "Kalfopouleio." Furthermore, during his Master's program, he completed his internship at the Counseling Center of the American College of Greece, offering brief psychotherapeutic interventions and counseling sessions to students. His therapeutic approach is based on Integrative Psychotherapy, combining elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Psychodynamic approach. Finally, he specializes in Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and Individual Psychotherapy.

Anagnostou Spyros is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and operates a Private Adult Psychodevelopment Center in Ilioupoli. He completed his studies in Psychology at Glyndwr University and is pursuing a Master's degree in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the University of Lancashire (ICPS College). He is dedicated to guiding individuals on the path of self-awareness. The center's mission is based on enhancing personal development and understanding.