Health professionals for Psychotherapy Online in Attica

Pitsirelou Anthi Kai Synergates is a certified Psychologist MSc, specialized in psychoanalysis and integrative psychotherapy. She holds a professional license to practice psychology. She studied Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her internship at the child psychiatry clinic of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. She obtained a postgraduate degree in Psychoanalysis from the French university Montpellier Paul Valery 3. She has specialized in Integrative Psychotherapy, which, according to the definition of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy (EAIP), implements a unique practice aimed at a unified approach to individuals. She has attended seminars in Child Psychology, Positive Psychology, and School Psychology. She has received NOCN certification in Psychopathology after 100 hours of training. She volunteered as a psychologist on the "Milame" platform, where she provides services to individuals of all age groups throughout Greece, aiming at managing multiple mental health issues, achieving higher levels of self-awareness, and promoting mental health. Additionally, she collaborates with the "PSYCHOLOGY.GR" platform, where she publishes articles. She has worked with children and adults on the autism spectrum, individuals with ADHD and Down syndrome, primarily aiming at their psychosocial development and crisis management within the school and family contexts. She also offers counseling services to parents, children, and adolescents. Furthermore, she conducts individual sessions for adults and adolescents (focusing mainly on managing generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety attacks, grief, depression, panic attacks, and fostering self-awareness). Finally, she collaborates with physicians and healthcare professionals whenever interdisciplinary cooperation is deemed necessary for effective therapeutic intervention.

Bampili Angeliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in the center of Athens (near Panepistimiou and Omonia). She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. As a Psychotherapist, she has been trained in the Cognitive Behavioral model at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (three-year training). Additionally, she has completed two years of training in Eating Disorders Therapy at the First University Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.P.S.Y). As part of her continuous education, she attends a basic training seminar in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an approach belonging to the third generation of cognitive behavioral therapies, while in the past she has attended postgraduate seminars related to mindfulness. In the context of her clinical internship, she conducted psychotherapeutic sessions at the Eating Disorders Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital. Furthermore, she has undergone postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at E.P.I.P.S.Y. Previously, she worked as a Psychologist at the National Psychosocial Support Line 10306. Within the scope of volunteering and internship, she has been employed in psychosocial rehabilitation structures of E.P.A.P.S.Y. Currently, she provides specialized therapeutic interventions at her private office for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, specific phobias, and eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder). Additionally, she undertakes psychotherapeutic requests concerning sleep problems, anger management, life changes, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, assertive behavior, and the development of social skills.

Η Ναταλία Άννα Γρυλωνάκη είναι Ψυχολόγος & Συστημική – Υπαρξιακή Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Εξάρχεια.Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και διαθέτει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου.Η εκπαίδευσή της στο 6ετές πρόγραμμα Συστημικής – Υπαρξιακής Ψυχοθεραπείας του Θεραπευτικού & Εκπαιδευτικού Ινστιτούτου «Αντίστιξη», αναγνωρισμένου από την European Family Therapy Association (EFTA), αποτελεί τη βάση της ψυχοθεραπευτικής της ταυτότητας. Αντιμετωπίζοντας την επιστήμη της Ψυχολογίας ως μια δυναμική διαδικασία που εξελίσσεται συνεχώς, παρακολουθεί πλήθος σεμιναρίων και εκπαιδεύσεων από πιστοποιημένους δημόσιους και ιδιωτικούς φορείς. Έχει ολοκληρώσει το ετήσιο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα «Ψυχοπαθολογία Παιδιού & Εφήβου» της ΕΛΕΠΨΥΣΕΠ,τους δύο ετήσιους κύκλους εξειδίκευσης «Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία, Παναγιώτης Ουλής» και «Κλινικές Δεξιότητες στην Ψυχοπαθολογία», που διοργανώνονται από το Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας, Νευροεπιστημών καιΙατρικής Ακρίβειας «Κώστας Στεφανής» (ΕΠΙΨΥ) και την Α’ Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου, καθώς και το ετήσιο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα «Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιού και Εφήβου» του Τμήματος Ψυχιατρικής Παιδιών και Εφήβων του Σισμανογλείου Νοσοκομείου.Ξεκίνησε την επαγγελματική της πορεία με προπτυχιακή πρακτική άσκηση στην Εταιρεία Νόσου Alzheimer & Συναφών Διαταραχών, ενώ συνέχισε με διετή μετεκπαιδευτική πρακτική στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου.Στη συνέχεια εργάστηκε στο Επιχειρησιακό Κέντρο κατά της Βίας και της ΠαιδικήςΕκμετάλλευσης του οργανισμού «Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού», καθώς και σε ιδιωτικά κέντρα ψυχοθεραπείας, υποστηρίζοντας παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες. Η Συστημική – Υπαρξιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία συνδυάζει τη συστημική θεώρηση με την υπαρξιακή φιλοσοφία. Κοιτάζει το πρόσωπο τόσο ως μοναδική οντότητα με προσωπικότητα και αξίες, όσο και ως μέρος των συστημάτων στα οποία ανήκει (οικογένεια, φίλοι, εργασία).Εξετάζει τις καταβολές και τα βιώματά μας, εστιάζει στις σχέσεις και στα συναισθήματα, και στρέφει το βλέμμα στο μέλλον, στο πώς θέλουμε να εξελιχθούμε, παρέχοντας κατανόηση, αποδοχή και χώρο για αυτογνωσία.Η ψυχοθεραπεία είναι ένας χώρος συνάντησης, κατανόησης και προσωπικής εξέλιξης.Κύριο μέλημα είναι να δημιουργείται ένα ασφαλές περιβάλλον, όπου ο καθένας μπορεί να ανακαλύψει τον τρόπο να αξιοποιήσει τις επιθυμίες και τις δυνατότητές του και να καλλιεργήσει έναν ευχαριστιακό τρόπο ζωής.

Ο Κώστας Τσατταλιός είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημικός και Οικογενειακός Ψυχοθεραπευτής με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κερατσίνι. Αποφοίτησε αρχικά από το τμήμα Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και στη συνέχεια από τη σχολή Ψυχολογίας του University of Aberdeen της Σκωτίας. Στη συνέχεια έλαβε μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο ειδίκευσης στην Ψυχολογίας της Υγείας από το University of St. Andrews (Σκωτία) και διδακτορικό τίτλο από το Robert Gordon University (Σκωτία) (πρόσβαση στη διδακτορική διατριβή μέσω του Εθνικού Αρχείου Διδακτορικών Διατριβών). Κατά την επιστροφή του στην Ελλάδα, συνέχισε την μετεκπαίδευσή του στη Συστημική και Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρωπίνων Σχέσεων. Επίσης έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην μέθοδο αντιμετώπισης ψυχικού τραύματος EMDR (Εye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) από την Tact Hellas. Η κλινική/επαγγελματική του εμπειρία, ξεκίνησε από το 2013 σε διάφορα πλαίσια ψυχοκοινωνικής παρέμβασης και υποστήριξης, σε Μεγάλη Βρετανία και Ελλάδα. Ενδεικτικά πλαίσια αφορούσαν την παρέμβαση σε, και υποστήριξη: παιδιών και εφήβων στο φάσμα του αυτισμού και άλλες αναπτυξιακές δυσκολίες, προσφυγικού πληθυσμού (προσωρινές δομές φιλοξενίας ανήλικων και υποστήριξη οικογενειών ως προς τη διαβίωσή τους), νέων με νοητική υστέρηση και αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές (π.χ. σύνδρομο Down) με έμφαση στην ενίσχυση της κοινωνικοποίησης και αυτονομίας τους, καθώς και μαθητικού πληθυσμού σχετικά με τον προσδιορισμό των εκπαιδευτικών και ψυχοσυναισθηματικών τους αναγκών (σε Κέντρα Διεπιστημονικής Αξιολόγησης, Συμβουλευτικής και Υποστήριξης καθώς και σε Γυμνάσια της Αττικής). Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων, έχει λάβει μέρος σε συνέδρια με προφορικές ανακοινώσεις και γραπτές εργασίες και έχει δημοσιεύσει άρθρα σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά. Έχει λάβει το βραβείο Elaine Graham Robertson για την καλύτερη προφορική παρουσίαση, με τίτλο «Παρεμβάσεις με επίκεντρο την οπτικοποίηση στον τομέα των λοιμώξεων που σχετίζονται με την υγειονομική περίθαλψη: μία ολοκληρωμένη ανασκόπηση», στο 6ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο ACIPC, Καμπέρα, Αυστραλία (20–22 Νοεμβρίου 2017). Προσφέρει, διαδικτυακά και δια ζώσης, υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείες ατομικές, ζεύγους και οικογένειας.

Agathou Marianna is a Psychologist who conducts online sessions via video call. She completed her studies in Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has been trained in Art Therapy at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi". Her approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in which she is being trained while simultaneously completing her specialization in "Bipolar Disorder". She has worked as a Psychologist in Creative Activity Centers for children with disabilities (KIDAP) and has a particular interest in understanding the mechanisms that influence thought, emotions, and behavior. Through her sessions, she focuses on mental health and the development of strategies that can help improve the well-being of each individual. Her work centers on applying scientific knowledge to support people in better understanding and managing the psychological challenges they face.

Gerasimidou Aggeliki is an honors graduate Psychologist from the Department of Psychology at the University of Essex, BSc (Hons), and holds a professional practice license. She provides psychological services in her private practice named "Soul Embrace" in the center of Athens, as well as online. Currently, she specializes in the Systemic Psychotherapeutic Approach through the corresponding postgraduate program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (Κ.Ε.ΨΥ.ΣΥ). She has completed the certified professional specialization program in Relationship and Couples Counseling based on psychodynamic and systemic approaches from the European International University (Paris). She also holds a certificate of specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Theory and Clinical Practice from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her practical training at the Institute of Relational & Group Psychotherapy (ΙΣΟΨ) and at the Educational Institute of Synthetic Approach (ΕΚ.Ι.ΣΥ.Π). Currently, she conducts sessions with adolescents and adults addressing issues such as low self-esteem, self-improvement, occupational burnout, anxiety and emotional disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, trauma, grief, anger management, as well as difficulties related to dysfunctional relationships, phobias, depression, and panic attacks. She is engaged in ongoing individual and group supervision for her therapeutic work, as well as personal therapy, to ensure the quality and ethics of the services she provides. Simultaneously, she participates systematically in educational programs related to her clinical and therapeutic interests, aiming for continuous scientific and professional development.

Elisavet Valkanioti is a Psychologist in Volos providing individual sessions for adults and adolescents (17+ years old), both in-person and online. She creates a safe, supportive, and confidential therapeutic environment tailored to the needs of each client.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University with a grade of Excellent and holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Psychology from University of East London.

She applies Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and has specialized training in Clinical Hypnotherapy (CBH), combining scientifically validated methods with contemporary therapeutic techniques. She offers support in issues such as:

• anxiety and panic attacks
• phobias
• sleep disorders
• smoking cessation
• chronic pain management
• weight control

She holds an advanced diploma in Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy (CBH) and has been trained in Regressive Therapy as well as in DSM-V (Understanding DSM-V), with an emphasis on the analysis of the psychiatric classification manual and the understanding of psychological phenomena.

Her therapeutic approach is integrative and individualized, combining the structured methodology of CBT with the dynamic aspects of clinical hypnotherapy, while incorporating experiential and humanistic elements.

She has experience in the field of Occupational Psychology, supporting individuals with work-related stress, professional relationships, and workplace behavior. Additionally, she has been trained in Forensic and Criminal Psychology, with a focus on psychological assessment within legal contexts.

Metta Kalliopi, MSc, is a Psychotherapist offering online sessions in both Greek and English, based between Athens and Amsterdam. She holds two Master’s degrees — in Clinical Psychology (Leiden University, the Netherlands) and Neuroscience (Carleton University, Canada). Kalliopi works exclusively online, providing psychotherapeutic support to adults in Greece and abroad. She works with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, panic attacks, work-related stress, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal issues, psychosomatic symptoms, self-esteem challenges, addictions, as well as existential concerns related to meaning and identity. In her therapeutic practice, she integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy, aiming to help clients understand and change limiting patterns of thought and behavior. She supports individuals in managing anxiety, improving relationships, and enhancing self-esteem. Kalliopi also places particular emphasis on empowering and supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, approaching every individual with acceptance, respect, and authenticity. She has completed over 300 hours of personal psychotherapy, deepening her understanding of the therapeutic process and human experience.

Karouzi Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agios Eleftherios. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Counseling and Psychotherapy Program in the Person-Centered Approach at ICPS, College of Human Sciences. She is a member of the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP).

During her professional career, she has worked in numerous shelters and mental health centers, gaining valuable experience in counseling support for children and their families as well as psychological support for refugees. She has previously volunteered with the Non-Profit Organizations "Freedom Gate Greece" and "The Smile of the Child." In her private practice, she specializes in counseling, non-directive intervention, and the person-centered approach. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and conferences aimed at continuous education and training in her field.

Georgina Argyriou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who offers online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology with specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is licensed to practice. At the same time, she is completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Hellenic American University. She has also received specialized training in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from the University Mental Health Research Institute (EPIPSI). She has completed her clinical internship at the Athens Mental Health Center – Behavioral Therapy Unit (EKEPSYE).

Tarsani Triantafyllio is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts sessions both in-person and online. She works psychotherapeutically with adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree (M.Sc.) in "Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in "Adult Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT)" as well as in "Parent Counseling" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY), and has also received basic training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has been trained in Special Education and in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in "adolescent group coordination" at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. Since 2021, she has been working as a private psychologist, providing psychological support to adults, children, and adolescents, while collaborating with specialized therapy centers. Concurrently, she has worked as a psychologist in primary education schools in Attica, in camp programs for individuals with disabilities, in Vocational Training Centers, and as a parallel support companion. Moreover, she is actively involved in volunteer work at facilities for people with disabilities and contributes articles to the website psychologynow.gr. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and supports lifelong learning by participating in conferences, educational programs, and seminars in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy.

Professor Nestoros Ioannis Md Frcpc Phd Neurophysiology Mcgill Iapcp Lfiba Lfabi is a Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, Technical Consultant, and Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete with a private practice in Athens.

Simultaneously, he serves as the President and Scientific Director of the University of Crete's Technological Spin-off "Contemporary Amphiaraia" and is its founder. In his private practice, he provides an individualized holistic approach tailored to the needs of each patient, utilizing psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, or a combination of both. He has conducted innovative academic research in psychoses, integrative psychotherapy, and neurofeedback.

He offers psychiatric services, psychotherapy, and online psychotherapy. He studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specialized in Psychiatry at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where he subsequently completed his PhD in Neurophysiology funded by a Medical Research Council of Canada scholarship. He has extensive experience in the fields of Academic Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and Neurosciences in both Greece and Canada, as well as significant teaching experience. Additionally, he holds professional licenses in the USA (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) and Canada (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada).

He is a founding member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the Hellenic Society for Neurosciences, and the European Institute of Psychotherapy. Finally, he is the author and editor of numerous important academic texts and scientific articles published in reputable scientific journals such as "SCIENCE".

Skordara Euaggelia is a Psychologist licensed to practice and maintains her private practice in Marousi. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of East London and has completed postgraduate studies with an MA in Applied Educational Psychology from The American College of Greece. She is a trainee in the Counseling Psychotherapy training program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Family Therapy training program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and the postgraduate program in Psychodietetics at the Hellenic Dietetic Association. She consistently attends seminars to continuously enrich her knowledge and psychotherapeutic skills. She has worked as a School Psychologist in primary education and in day centers as a Special Therapist in Early Intervention Programs for Autism, and for several years has worked in the educational support of students with learning and behavioral difficulties. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases, utilizing her scientific expertise and always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each client she undertakes.

Mariliza Katomeri is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice at Mavili Square. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a trainee at the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society (HPS) and a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents (HSPPCA), where she has completed the five-year curriculum of the educational program. She possesses years of clinical experience in mental health institutions in the public sector, working primarily with adolescents and adults, and has been for years a member of the scientific team of the Children and Adolescents Department of the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults (I.M.H.C.A.), where she worked as a psychologist. In her private practice, she provides psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents, following the psychoanalytic approach, as well as parent counseling services.

Krikeli Eleni is a Psychologist and Author. Her academic studies began in the Department of History, Archaeology, and Social Anthropology at the University of Thessaly and were completed at the University of Crete, where she graduated from the Department of Psychology. Since then, she has continued her studies at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (ΚΕ.Σ.ΜΕ.Θ), where she is training in Systemic Psychotherapy. During her professional career, she has collaborated as a volunteer Psychologist with the General Hospital of Rethymno in the Psychiatry Department and has worked for several years as a Psychologist at the private Neuropsychiatric Clinic "KASTALIA." Currently, her professional activity continues with online sessions, while she also serves as the lead Psychologist at the Elderly Care Unit "Leonia" in Kallithea, Attica. Additionally, organizing seminars related to her professional interests and the knowledge she acquires each time enriches an ever-expanding portfolio, which is a priority for her. Finally, writing articles and authoring books are significant facets of her life, playing an important role. Having already published a book titled "The Comfort of the Lion," she regularly presents the fascination and admiration inspired in her by human existence, diversity, flexibility, anxiety, and fear. As a Psychologist, she admires the truth revealed by the client during their sessions, takes pride in their courage and strength to focus on their real challenges, and equally rejoices in the changes they achieve! With all these perspectives she has had and continues to encounter, it is clear that the central theme of her articles and books is... the human being!