Health professionals for Psychotherapy Online in the Western suburbs of Athens

Η Ματζαρίδου Ελένη, Ιατρός MSc και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με εκπαίδευση στην Ψυχιατρική και Ψυχοθεραπεία ,παρέχει ολοκληρωμένη Συνθετική ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες και νέους, με στόχο τη βαθύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού και τη βελτίωση της καθημερινής ζωής. Στο πλαίσιο της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας αντιμετωπίζονται ζητήματα όπως το άγχος και το στρες, ιδιαίτερα στη μετεφηβεία, η κατάθλιψη, οι κρίσεις πανικού, η αγοραφοβία και ο κατ’ οίκον εγκλεισμός, το πένθος και η απώλεια, η επαγγελματική εξουθένωση (burnout), η εργασιακή πίεση στον χώρο εργασίας, καθώς και δυσκολίες που σχετίζονται με την εικόνα σώματος και την αυτοεικόνα.Παράλληλα διαθέτει εξειδίκευση στην ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη ατόμων σε ρυθμισμένη φαρμακευτική αγωγή για σχιζοφρένεια, πρώτο ψυχωσικό επεισόδιο, ψυχωσικές διαταραχές και διπολική διαταραχή. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεία σε συνδυασμό με ιατρική αξιολόγηση, δημιουργώντας έναν ασφαλή και υποστηρικτικό χώρο όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφράσει ακόμη και τις πιο δύσκολες ή αδιευκρίνιστες εμπειρίες του. Στόχος της θεραπείας είναι η ουσιαστική αλλαγή, η κατανόηση του εαυτού, η επανάκτηση του ελέγχου και η πορεία προς μια ζωή με μεγαλύτερη ισορροπία και νόημα.

Η Ελένη Ματζαρίδου αποφοίτησε από το Θρακικό Πανεπιστήμιο Στάρα Ζαγόρα με πτυχίο Ιατρικής και μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο, τα οποία αναγνωρίστηκαν από τον ΔΟΑΤΑΠ. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην παθολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Σπάρτης και υπηρέτησε σε περιφερειακά ιατρεία στη Λακωνία και την Κρήτη, αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία. Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεία, την ψυχοπαθολογία, την ψυχοφαρμακολογία και την ψυχιατρική μέσω εκτεταμένων σεμιναρίων σε πανεπιστημιακές κλινικές της Γερμανίας. Η εμπειρία και η εκπαίδευσή της στη Γερμανία έχουν αναγνωριστεί επισήμως από το Υπουργείο Υγείας της Ελλάδας.

Στη Γερμανία εργάστηκε στην πανεπιστημιακή κλινική Hans-Prinzhorn-Klinik ένα σημαντικό κέντρο εκπαίδευσης στην ψυχιατρική και την ψυχοθεραπεία. Εκεί εργάστηκε αρχικά ως ειδικευόμενη ιατρός και απέκτησε άδεια άσκησης ιατρικού επαγγέλματος στη Γερμανία (Approbation). Στη συνέχεια εργάστηκε πλήρους απασχόλησης σε ψυχιατρική και ψυχοθεραπεία, συμμετέχοντας σε εφημερίες και στη διαχείριση οξέων περιστατικών σε κλινική δυναμικότητας 600 κλινών. Κατά την εκπαίδευσή της εξειδικεύτηκε στην σωματική και ψυχολογική απεξάρτηση εξειδικεύτηκε στην ψυχολογία της εξάρτησης και στην ειδική ψυχιατρική, εργάστηκε σε κλειστές και ανοικτές μονάδες αποτοξίνωσης για αλκοόλ, ναρκωτικές ουσίες και τζόγο, συμμετείχε στη θεραπεία συναισθηματικών διαταραχών και ψυχώσεων, απέκτησε εμπειρία στην ιατροδικαστική ψυχιατρική και εκπαιδεύτηκε στη διαχείριση περιστατικών διπλής διάγνωσης. Παράλληλα ανέπτυξε δεξιότητες στη διάγνωση, τη διαφορική διάγνωση και τη θεραπεία ψυχικών διαταραχών, καθώς και στη διαχείριση επειγόντων περιστατικών, αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία.

Αργότερα εργάστηκε στο Essen στην Κλινική Ψυχιατρικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας του νοσοκομείου Philippusstift, όπου συμμετείχε σε κλειστή γέροντοψυχιατρική πτέρυγα και σε μονάδα παρέμβασης κρίσεων, διαχειριζόμενη περιστατικά γενικής ψυχιατρικής και εξαρτήσεων μέσω ατομικής και ομαδικής ψυχοθεραπείας. Ανέλαβε πλήρως την ψυχοθεραπευτική πορεία ασθενών υπό εποπτεία, συνέτασσε ιατρικές εκθέσεις και συμμετείχε ως εμπειρογνώμονας σε δικαστικές διαδικασίες για υποθέσεις ακούσιας νοσηλείας συναναστρεφόμενη μέ εισαγγελεις .Στη συνέχεια ειδικεύτηκε στο Νοσοκομείο Niederberg, πανεπιστημιακό εκπαιδευτικό νοσοκομείο του Duisburg-Essen, όπου αντιμετώπισε ευρύ φάσμα ψυχιατρικών διαταραχών, εφάρμοσε σύγχρονες διαγνωστικές μεθόδους και εκπαιδεύτηκε σε πολλαπλά θεραπευτικά μοντέλα, όπως ψυχαναλυτικά, γνωσιακά-συμπεριφορικά, συστημικά και υποστηρικτικά. Εκεί πραγματοποίησε αυτόνομα κλινικές αξιολογήσεις και θεραπείες, συμμετείχε σε σεμινάρια και ανέπτυξε περαιτέρω την κλινική της εμπειρία στην επείγουσα ψυχιατρική και στη συμβουλευτική διασυνδετική ψυχιατρική. Συνολικά παρακολούθησε πάνω από 45 δίωρα σεμινάρια αναγνωρισμένα από τον ιατρικού σύλλογο του Duesseldorf . Το 2016 εκπαιδεύτηκε στο Ελληνικό Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας και Ερευνών. Στη συνέχεια εργάστηκε στη Νευρολογική και στην Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου και συνεργάστηκε με ιδιωτικές ψυχιατρικές δομές, (ΓΑΛΗΝΗ& ΓΑΛΗΝΕΙΟ ΜΕΛΑΘΡΟ)αποκτώντας εμπειρία στη γενική ψυχιατρική, στις εξαρτήσεις, στις σωματικές απεξαρτήσεις και στη διαχείριση οξέων περιστατικών. Τα έτη 2023–2025 εργάστηκε στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας σε υπηρεσίες επείγουσας ψυχιατρικής φροντίδας στην ευρύτερη περιοχή της Αθήνας. Από το 2007 έως σήμερα συνεχίζει αδιάκοπα την επιστημονική της κατάρτιση, συμμετέχοντας σε σεμινάρια και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα στον τομέα της ψυχοθεραπείας και της ψυχιατρικής.

Zavitsanou Xrysa is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Peristeri. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology (Psychology Program) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She subsequently completed postgraduate studies in "Stress Management and Health Promotion" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specializes in Stress Management in patients with autoimmune diseases, particularly those with Multiple Sclerosis. Recognizing her science as a dynamic and ever-evolving process and embracing her role within this evolution, she has attended and continues to attend numerous Continuing Education Programs, Professional Training Seminars, and Supplementary Education and Training Programs. She serves as a Psychologist at the KIDS UP Center for Special Therapies. Her extensive experience, combined with her scientific expertise and her compassion for people, ensures the desired outcomes for the cases she undertakes, always focusing on the specific needs of each individual patient. Based on the above, she is particularly engaged in adult Psychotherapy addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, interpersonal relationships, anger management, and improvement of self-esteem and self-image. She also has significant experience and involvement in the Psychotherapy of children and adolescents, as well as in parental counseling.

Dionysopoulou Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Piraeus. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and specializes in psychodynamic-psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults through DI.KE.PSY. Additionally, she holds expertise in the cognitive-behavioral approach for the treatment of eating disorders and has been trained, among others, in Child Drawing (DI.KE.PSY) and in the field of Criminology - criminal profiling approach at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA). Her clinical experience includes internships and active volunteering at the Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," where she worked both with inpatient patients and their families in a supportive and palliative context, as well as with outpatient cases at the Kastella community center in a therapeutic setting. She has many years of experience in online psychotherapy, collaborating in recent years with recognized therapeutic platforms. Her professional trajectory is supported by ongoing personal therapy and consistent weekly supervision, which contributes to the continual development and deepening of her clinical practice. She approaches each client with respect, empathy, and the goal of providing substantive psychological support and personal growth.

Anastasiou Katerina is a Psychotherapist - Social Worker maintaining a private practice in Korydallos. She graduated from the Department of Social Work at the University of West Attica and has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has worked in support structures for vulnerable groups, such as shelters for unaccompanied minors, homeless shelters, as well as housing programs for refugees and beneficiaries of international protection, providing psychosocial support, counseling, and empowerment. She has experience in managing anxiety and panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, as well as difficulties in interpersonal relationships and recurring behavioral patterns that complicate everyday life. She has been a contributor to the psychoedu.gr platform, writing articles related to mental health, self-regulation, and emotional awareness. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Korydallos, offering counseling and psychotherapy for adults, both in-person and online, by appointment, within a safe and supportive therapeutic framework based on respect, genuine connection, and collaboration.

Tsirtsiridis Giorgos BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. He holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and two master's degrees (MSc). He specialized in Clinical Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience through an interuniversity program of the University of Athens in collaboration with McGill University, while also completing postgraduate studies in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Derby. He has enhanced his scientific training with specialized postgraduate seminars in clinical psychopathology, clinical skills, and special education and parent counseling, gaining a comprehensive understanding of mental health and developmental needs.

Since 2018, he has maintained a private practice in Nikaia, where he provides psychotherapy and psychological support services to adults. Concurrently, he collaborates as an external associate with the Psychodiagnosis center. In his professional career, he has worked as a special educator and has teaching experience, preparing adult candidates for psychology entrance examinations. In his therapeutic approach, he combines modern scientific knowledge with an integrative perspective, adapting the method to each individual's needs. His goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where the patient can freely express themselves, gain deeper self-understanding, and enhance their psychological resilience.

Karagkiozoglou Katerina is a Person-Centered Mental Health Counselor, available in person in Ano Liosia and online. She offers a safe space where individuals can speak openly without fear of judgment.

She works with individuals experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, transitional periods, boundary issues, internal confusion, workplace challenges, as well as those wishing to enhance their self-awareness.

Her fundamental approach is that people are not "broken," but often confused and in need of space to be heard. She is moved when someone begins to recognize their needs, listen to themselves, and trust their own path.

Her therapeutic "signature" is openness: she embraces the complexity of experience without rushing to interpretations or categorizations.

With a strong sense of responsibility towards those she encounters, she remains engaged in continuous education, supervision, and personal therapy to ensure her presence is stable, clear, and professionally grounded.

She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society and the Hellenic Person-Centered and Experiential Society.

Loukopoulos Pantelis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He has completed the postgraduate program of the Medical School of Athens, entitled "Addiction Management - Addictology," specializing in the treatment of substance addictions and behavioral addictions.

He specialized in "Systemic - Family Therapy" at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships. He was trained in the postgraduate program "Psychosexual Dysfunctions, Recognition and Treatment" at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, Neuroscience and Precision Medicine "Kostas Stefanis."

He received training in "Early Intervention in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder" at DI.KE.PSY.

Mr. Loukopoulos has served as a scientific collaborator at the Social Clinic - Pharmacy of Athens and Piraeus. He has collaborated with the Non-Profit Organization K.S.D.E.O. "Edra" as an external scientific collaborator and has worked in the Special Protection Service and the Child Protection Service at the International Organization for Migration.

Finally, he is an external associate of the Olympic Village Polyclinic as a general psychologist.

Mpardaka Semeli MSc, MA is a Psychologist, Integrative Systemic Psychotherapist, as well as a Career Counseling Advisor. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Strasbourg. She holds a postgraduate diploma in Counseling, Career Guidance, and Lifelong Learning from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has specialized at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Clinical Social Psychology of Addictions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Art Therapy. She has also been trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) by the EFT Greek Network, as well as Compassion-Focused Therapy. She has attended seminar series and has participated as a speaker in conferences. She completed her supervised internship at the company CVexperts as a career counselor and at the service center for people with disabilities "To Ergastiri – Lilian Voudouri" as a psychologist. Furthermore, she collaborates with the psychosocial services center Amphiaraos, Child and Family, where she handles a wide range of cases. Lastly, she maintains her private practice in Kifisia and Peristeri, providing individual psychotherapy, parent and family counseling, couples counseling, as well as career counseling services.

Katsikia Iliana is a Mental Health Counselor, HND Psychology (University of Derby) - Psychotherapist specializing in Psychodynamic - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, maintaining a private practice in Aigaleo. She graduated from the Mediterranean College (Higher National Diploma in Psychology) and has completed a three-year training program in Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for adults and children at DI.K.E.PSY (Interdisciplinary & Research Psychosocial Support for Children and Adults). Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Approach Techniques for the Management of Panic Attacks, Anxiety Disorders, and Anxiety Crises. Furthermore, she completed her training in Grief and Loss Counseling, providing counseling to adults as well as training groups on managing and understanding loss and self-care. Over the past ten years, she has volunteered at the Association for Abused Women and Minors "ELPIDA," offering empathetic counseling support to abused women. Finally, she has attended numerous educational seminars and is currently training in Gestalt Group Therapy.

Karolidi Pinelopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens. She has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Human Relations Exploration Laboratory (E.D.A.S). She specializes in Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Emotional Overeating) at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. Her clinical practice took place at O.K.A.N.A. at the General Hospital of Piraeus, Tzaneio, as a counselor for individuals with substance dependencies. She has conducted research on the investigation of family relationships through the postgraduate program "MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health" at the European University Cyprus. She provides psychotherapeutic treatment to adults and couples. In therapy, she addresses a range of issues including psychosomatic conditions, panic attacks, eating disorders, anxiety, phobias, depression, couples therapy, relational problems, obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCD), and others. She handles cases of eating disorders in the outpatient clinics of Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as in private practice. The psychotherapy model she follows is based on the Systemic Approach. The therapy focuses on a stable and strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for its developmental and progressive course.

Hello! I am Maria, and I come from Montreal, Canada. I am a licensed psychologist with a BA and MA in Psychology, specializing in anxiety, stress management, and relationship dynamics. My approach is compassionate and evidence-based, helping clients build emotional resilience and develop healthier coping strategies. I aim to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore challenges, gain clarity, and work toward meaningful change.

I speak fluent English and Greek.

Thelouras Nikolaos is a Psychologist who runs his private practice in Ano Ilioupoli, providing mental health services with professionalism and consistency. He is a graduate of Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK, holding a primary degree in Psychology, and continued his academic career at the postgraduate level at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the School of Medicine, where he graduated with honors in Forensic Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine. He is a member of the teaching staff of the Psychology Department at IST College, which collaborates with Wrexham University, actively contributing to the development of new skills and knowledge. His professional training is enriched with further education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the International Psychotherapy Center "ALYPIA". Additionally, he has received certified training in the use of the psychometric tool MMPI-2 through ISON Psychometrica. In clinical practice, Mr. Thelouras has significant experience working with both adults and children and adolescents. With adults, he addresses various difficulties, focusing primarily on sexual health issues, anxiety, and the management of psychosocioemotional difficulties, while also working as an external collaborator in a private facility with children and adolescents presenting developmental disorders, ADHD, and other behavioral difficulties. His services are conducted under ongoing supervision to maintain scientific rigor and professionalism. His academic training, professional experience, and continuous education make him a well-rounded professional in the field of mental health.

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.

Salem Fatma is a licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist who conducts online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from a university in England and is currently a candidate for her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Essex. She specializes in psychological assessment and intervention, while also training in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes working in schools in England, where she collaborated with adolescent students to support their mental health and academic performance. Specifically, she provided individual support to students facing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, among others, as well as the related social challenges. She developed and implemented personalized support programs tailored to each student's needs and helped them manage their emotions and behaviors by offering strategies and tools for coping with anxiety, frustration, and other emotional states. Simultaneously, she maintained close collaboration with experienced psychologists and provided counseling to parents. Within her role, she participated in weekly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars to enhance her skills and increase her effectiveness in her work. Additionally, she served in a role equivalent to a psychological assistant during her internship in England. She has also completed a training program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has attended seminars, expanding her knowledge and developing her skills in the field of psychology. She is committed to providing high-quality psychological services and supporting individuals in overcoming their difficulties and improving their mental well-being.

Maria Vogiatzi is a Psychologist & Systemic Family Psychotherapist licensed to practice, specializing in systemic-family therapy, and maintains a private practice in Acharnes. She is registered in the list of expert witnesses at the Single-Member Court of First Instance of Athens and appointed to conduct expert assessments. She studied psychology at Panteion University. Subsequently, she received further training from the British university Edexcel in the program "Specific Learning Difficulties-Dyslexia: Concept-Etiology-Diagnosis/Assessment" and was trained in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships.

She then specialized in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health of Aeginiteio Hospital. Afterwards, she obtained a master's degree in "School Counseling and Guidance" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is also certified in administering and evaluating the WISC-V intelligence test as well as in administering and interpreting projective tests (TAT, CAT, children's drawing). Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars and participated in research and conferences.

She has worked in a psychopedagogical center and in public primary and secondary education, providing school psychologist services. She has coordinated counseling groups for parents and adolescents. She has also worked as an adult educator in counseling programs. In her office, she offers counseling services and individual, couples, and family psychotherapy.

Foteini Liva is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist, licensed to practice professionally. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling in Athens. She is currently completing the postgraduate program “Clinical Mental Health” at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has obtained a certification from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) on the topic of "Self-Improvement and Assertive Behavior".

Regarding her professional experience, she has worked as a psychologist at the NGO “Xenios Zeus” and has also worked in secondary education delivering counseling and group interventions for adolescents and parents. She completed internships at the "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, at K.E.PSY.SY., and at the Saint Eleftherios Memory Center. Furthermore, in 2023, she served as a member of a special committee for the evaluation of individuals with disabilities applying to the "Personal Assistant" program. She has volunteered as a psychologist for the Hellenic Cancer Society, enriching her professional experience concerning the interaction between psychology and severe physical illnesses. Since 2025, she has been practicing privately and has collaborated externally with the Psychotherapy Center "InnerThrive". She currently maintains a private practice in Korydallos. Finally, her clinical work is supported by systematic supervision.