Health professionals for Psychotherapy Online near Syntagma

Kakampakou Xrysoula MSc is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Exarcheia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Hellenic American University and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the same institution. She completed her internship at OKANA – Organization Against Drugs and has worked as a Human Resources Consultant at Spectrum Labs. For the past 4 years, in her private practice, she has been helping adults and adolescents overcome daily life challenges. She utilizes CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to address anxiety, panic attacks, emotional issues, addictions, depression, and other difficulties. She offers both in-person and online sessions for immediate and effective support.

Pefanis Konstantinos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist offering both in-person and online sessions. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Psychology and Counselling from Teesside University and a Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology and Counselling from the University of Derby. He has specialized in Clinical Psychopathology through the Hellenic Open University and in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (EGLS). Since 2018, he has collaborated with organizations such as the Mavilis Counseling Center, the Child and Adolescent Center "Iliantos," and the Special Therapies Center for Individuals with Disabilities. He has also served as a psychologist and coordinator of activities in the "Connect your city" program. In 2019, he was appointed scientific director at the Elderly and Mobility-Impaired Care Unit "MyThalpi Care and Rehabilitation," and in 2020, he served as scientific director at the Residence of Nea Smyrni "House of Serenity." His voluntary work includes participation in the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "Syn-Yparxi" as well as in the online program "Talk to Me." He is an active member of the scientific working group for the documentation and effectiveness of psychotherapies in Greece (RECBT Greece). He has participated in numerous scientific conferences and seminars covering topics ranging from neuropsychological assessment and psychogastroenterology to sexual education and childhood psychopathology. Additionally, he has attended workshops and training programs from recognized institutions and universities, enhancing his knowledge and therapeutic skills. Combining scientific training, professional experience, and social sensitivity, he provides specialized psychotherapy and psychological support services tailored to the needs of each individual.

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.

Elina Tsiouli MSc is a Psychologist with a private practice in Kolonaki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Following her graduation, she pursued postgraduate studies in "Stress Management and Health Promotion" at the Medical School of Athens. She has received two years of training in systemic Family Therapy at the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and continued her education for two additional years in "Psychoanalytic Theory and Technique" at the same hospital. She has worked in the Social Policy Department of the Municipality of Agia Paraskevi and has experience in counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has conducted lectures and seminars for parents of preschool and school-aged children as well as for primary education teachers, in collaboration with the Center for Addiction Prevention and Mental Health Promotion "Argo," covering a wide range of topics. Finally, Ms. Tsiouli is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Avraam - Repa Marilena MSc, PgCert, BSc is a certified Psychologist - Behavior Therapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. During her undergraduate studies in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens, she was a recipient of a State Scholarships Foundation grant. She subsequently completed her postgraduate studies with distinction in the United Kingdom, at the University of Northampton. Upon returning to Greece, the psychologist specialized in "Behavior Therapy" for anxiety disorders at the University Research Institute of Mental Health and worked as an external collaborator at the Behavior Therapy Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital. She also served as a regular contributor to the print magazine "Periskopio tis Epistimis." Her primary areas of expertise include personal development/empowerment, cultivation of skills for effective management of psychological stressors, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders (e.g., panic attacks, health anxiety, etc.).

Maggana Efi is a Psychologist - Clinical Hypnotherapist and operates her private practice in Kolonaki, where she addresses a wide range of psychological issues including anxiety disorders, depression, interpersonal relationship challenges, and personality disorders. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Additionally, she earned a Master's degree in Occupational Psychology from the University of East London and a second Master's degree in Health and Occupational Psychology from the University of Paris, Université Paris 8.

Furthermore, she completed a one-year training program and internship in Clinical Hypnotherapy at the Institut Français d’Hypnose in Paris. She has professional experience as a Mental Health Counselor and HR consultant, having worked in France at the "Hôpital Kremlin-Bicêtre" in Paris and in Greece at the “EANP METAΞA” hospital.

She is currently undertaking further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the DDEEΨY (Department of Psychological Education and Clinical Training) and regularly participates in various professional seminars in Psychology.

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.

Theleritis Xristos is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the Evangelismos area. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Neurology at the Neurological Clinic of the Red Cross and in Psychiatry at Aeginiteio Hospital. He has been trained in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Group Analytical Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Psychotherapy, and holds a Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy from the Institute for Research and Behavior Therapy. His additional training abroad is of notable importance, having received advanced education from Harvard University, the University of Oxford, the University of Bern in Switzerland, and the Collège de France in Paris. To date, he is a Scientific Collaborator - Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aeginiteio Hospital, and Scientific Director - Psychiatrist of the SOPY Day Center. Simultaneously, he is a Research Associate at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, and an Academic Scholar at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. He is a member of Greek and international associations and actively participates in numerous conferences and workshops in Greece and abroad, delivering many lectures. Additionally, he is a member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and serves as a consultant editor for 19 other scientific journals. In his clinic, he offers a wide range of services and creates Support and Psychoeducation Groups for separated parents, where members are trained in anger and anxiety management techniques, anti-stress techniques based on Herbert Benson’s model, aiming to develop a positive self-image, increase self-esteem, and cultivate healthy communication skills.

Tsitou Marianiki is a Psychologist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private office at Mavili Square. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in Developmental Psychology of children and adolescents at the European University Cyprus. Additionally, she has received further training in Adult Psychotherapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. She has also attended numerous postgraduate seminars related to Dance Therapy, Mindfulness, psychopathology, parenting, family therapy, and more. Moreover, she has considerable experience having worked in Special Therapy Centers for children and adolescents, with adolescent and adult sports teams, and as a Sports Psychology Instructor at IEK ALFA. Her accomplishments include lectures and seminars on parenting, stress management, and time management techniques for adolescents and adults, as well as counseling and psychological support services for athletes and parents of football teams.

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.

Alatsa Xrysanthi is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology at the Université de Bordeaux. She has worked as a Psychologist in Mental Health Centers in France, at the Korydallos Prison, as well as at the Lyrakou Clinic. In her private practice, she treats adults, families, and couples, focusing on providing the best possible support tailored to the individualized needs of each patient.

Saliverou Elisavet is a Psychologist - Psychoeducator - Psychotherapist, holding a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Excellence Scholarship), with studies in Psychology, Education (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), and Social Work (University of West Attica). She has been trained in Systemic – Family Psychotherapy and maintains a private Counseling – Psychotherapy practice. Simultaneously, she is responsible for the Counseling Service and social initiatives of HEN Athens and coordinates educational and psychoeducational programs for children, adolescents, adults, and parents. She has collaborated with organizations such as ELIZA, the "Together for the Child" hotline, SOS Children's Villages, and the Social Psychiatry Company P. Sakellaropoulos. She applies an integrative therapeutic approach (Systemic, Psychoanalytic, Narrative, Art Therapy) to various mental health issues of children, adolescents, and adults.

Papafilippou Xristoforos MSc is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor maintaining a private practice in Pangrati. He has completed his postgraduate studies in Person-Centered Counseling and Psychotherapy at the University of Strathclyde and also holds a Diploma in Person-Centered Counseling from the same university. In the past, he volunteered with the Social Solidarity Network "Syn-Existence," offering his knowledge and assistance in various cases.

He conducts individual sessions aimed at adolescents as well as adults who seek a space of safety and acceptance, where they can explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace.

His work is based on the Person-Centered approach, where the therapeutic relationship is the core element of the process, standing alongside the client as a companion on their journey of self-exploration. His role is not to direct or provide ready-made solutions but to create a space where the individual can hear themselves more clearly.

For him, the foundation of therapy is the relationship: to listen to the client, to see them for who they are, and to stand with acceptance towards all parts of them, including those they may struggle to embrace.