Psychologist for Sadness and distress in Acharnes

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.

Maria Mpoutsali is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts both in-person and online sessions. She provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a postgraduate degree in "Clinical Interventions in Addictions" from the same university. Additionally, she has specialized in "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Adults" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.), while also receiving further training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, as well as in coordinating Parent School Groups and Adolescent Groups, at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. She completed her postgraduate internship at the OKANA Adolescent Unit - "Atrapos," and has volunteered her services at the Association of Parents, Guardians, and Friends of Individuals with Autism in Rethymno. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychotherapist in the Social Service of the Municipality of Ilion and as an escort at the Camp Program of the Panhellenic Federation of Associations of Parents and Guardians of Persons with Disabilities (P.O.S.G.K.A.meA.). To this day, she collaborates with Centers for Special Therapies in Attica, where she conducts individual psychotherapy sessions for children and adolescents, as well as parent counseling sessions. Within the framework of her ongoing education and training, she has participated in scientific conferences and specialized seminars focusing on psychological research and innovative therapeutic approaches.

Kemali Afroditi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist conducting both online and in-person sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with training in Body Psychotherapy at the Wilhelm Reich Center. In recent years, she has worked as a Psychologist in an unaccompanied minors facility, providing psychological support to vulnerable groups. Currently, she coordinates a prevention group for new mothers. She has also volunteered for several years as a Psychologist at KETHEA. Additionally, she has attended various postgraduate seminars in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital and Anxiety Disorders in children and adolescents at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

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.

Kyrkou Margarita is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, possesses a license to practice as a Psychologist, and is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. She has completed a four-year specialization in the Integrative Model of Systemic - Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations of Ch. Kataki and concurrently holds a master's degree (MSc) in Organizational Psychology from Panteion University. She is also a certified trainer of Effective Parenting Workshops from Gordon Hellas. In a clinical context, she has completed internships at the Community Mental Health Center of the Central Sector of Thessaloniki and in the Psychiatric Department of the Attikon General Hospital "Sismanogleio." She has also worked at the DIKEPSY center as a Psychologist - Systemic - Family Psychotherapist, providing individual psychotherapy and parental counseling services. Currently, in her private practice, she offers individual psychotherapy, parent and family counseling, as well as couple counseling (both in-person and online). Additionally, she coordinates psychotherapy and counseling groups. At the same time, she has extensive experience as an Organizational Psychologist in large organizations and collaborates with a well-known provider of Employee Assistance Programmes, undertaking initiatives for the prevention and management of psychosocial risks and providing counseling, training, and psychological support services to employees and their families.

Gkaravela Rafaela is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She is a graduate of the University of Nicosia with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology and has additional studies in Human Resource Management (HRM) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has attended training programs on topics such as panic attack management, human loss, grief, and loneliness. She has experience as a private psychologist with an office in Kifisia and has also worked at a Supported Living Day Center for People with Disabilities, providing psychological support and individualized interventions. Additionally, she has served as a human resources consultant for the company PULSO GR, specializing in occupational stress management and enhancing mental resilience in the workplace.

Η Βακονδίου Μαρία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στους Αγίους Αναργύρους. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή κλινική εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας “Λόγω Ψυχής”. Στο ίδιο κέντρο ολοκλήρωσε, επίσης, κύκλο ειδίκευσης στη θεραπεία ζεύγους. Από το 2011 και μετά έχει εργαστεί τόσο σε εθελοντικό, όσο και σε πρακτικό και κλινικό πλαίσιο σε φορείς, όπως είναι το Παιδοψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων “Π. & Α. Κυριακού”, στην Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων “Αγία Σοφία”, στο Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο Αθηνών, στον Συμβουλευτικό σταθμό του Δήμου Πετρούπολης, καθώς και στο Σύλλογο “Ανοιχτή Αγκαλιά” με παιδιά που βρίσκονται στο φάσμα του αυτισμού. Παράλληλα με τις σπουδές και την εξειδίκευσή της, έχει πάρει μέρος σε συνέδρια και σεμινάρια Ψυχολογίας, Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας, φροντίζοντας για συνεχή εκπαίδευση, προσωπική ανάπτυξη και ενημέρωσή της για τις σύγχρονες εξελίξεις. Τα πιο συνήθη αιτήματα που αντιμετωπίζονται στον προσωπικό της χώρο είναι τα εξής : άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, αρνητικά συναισθήματα (θλίψη, θυμός, απογοήτευση), διαχείριση εργασιακού άγχους, υπερβολική ντροπή, συναίσθημα ενοχής, δυσκολία στη διεκδικητικότητα, πένθος και απώλεια αγαπημένων προσώπων. Από το 2015 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αθήνα, στην περιοχή των Αγίων Αναργύρων. Εργάζεται συμβουλευτικά και ψυχοθεραπευτικά με άτομα, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες. Στόχος της αποτελεί η δημιουργία μιας ασφαλούς βάσης, προκειμένου το άτομο να μπορέσει να αναγνωρίσει και να διευρύνει όλες τις πλευρές του εαυτού του, με στόχο μία καλύτερη ποιότητα ζωής. Στο γραφείο, και σε συνεργασία με συναδέλφους, αλλά και κατά μόνας, πολύ συχνά πραγματοποιεί βιωματικά σεμινάρια σχετικά με διάφορα θέματα ψυχολογίας και

ψυχοθεραπείας.

Anna Voultsiou is a Psychologist with a private practice in Nea Ionia. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BSc Psychology) from the University of East London, UK. Additionally, she has completed a four-month internship at the Center for Special Education of Children with Special Needs (K.E.E.P.E.A.) "Horizons." She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (C.B.T.) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, where she completed 120 hours of supervised clinical practice in the application of methods and techniques, in collaboration with "Nestor - Memory Center." Furthermore, she has attended various seminars related to psychology and therapeutic approaches and has completed a series of Parenting Counseling seminars.

Diakopoulou Sofia is a Psychologist - Specialist Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holding a professional practice license. She holds a Master's degree (MSc) in "Management of Aging and Chronic Diseases" from the Hellenic Open University in collaboration with the University of Thessaly and is currently undergoing specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships. The specialist has gained experience in both the public and private sectors, providing psychological support to students, educators, and parents through the Ministry of Education, as well as to vulnerable population groups through her collaboration with NGOs. Since 2023, she has been offering psychotherapeutic services to adults, focusing on issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, losses, and relationship difficulties, applying the principles of the systemic approach. Additionally, she is distinguished by her empathy, active listening, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual. Through a safe and collaborative therapeutic framework, her goal is to support individuals in empowerment, psychological resilience, and achieving personal balance.

Empeoglou Varvara holds a Professional Practice License, a degree in Psychology from the University of Essex, and a postgraduate degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She has certified training in Group Analytical Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Counseling, as well as the international four-year postgraduate program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Systemic, Dialogical, and Narrative Approaches, focusing her therapeutic practice on postmodern forms of psychotherapy. Additionally, she possesses certifications in brief therapeutic interventions such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Narrative Therapy. These approaches, with their practical and immediately applicable nature, complement long-term therapy by facilitating small, actionable steps of change that empower the therapeutic process. Her clinical experience includes internship at Sismanoglio Hospital, in the Adult Psychiatric Clinic and the Eating Disorders Unit, as well as collaborations with clinics, care and rehabilitation units, specialized therapy centers, and mental health centers. Currently, she works as a Clinical Psychologist in a group of elder care units and maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia, providing psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, couples, families, as well as parent counseling. Concurrently, she actively participates in scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops, enhancing her therapeutic practice with insights from the continuous advancement of science.

Oikonomou Nasia is a certified Systemic Psychotherapist and Family Therapist. She has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships, holds a postgraduate degree in Special Psychology-Counseling from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and is a graduate of Oxford Brookes University in Psychology. 

She has received training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (couples therapy) and has specialized in trauma treatment using BEAR GUIDELINES for the treatment of trauma.

She has collaborated professionally and voluntarily with the Foundation for Children, Pammakaristos, the School for the Deaf of Filothei, the Psychopedagogical Center of Marousi, the Psychopedagogical Center of Vyronas, and the diagnostic department of the Agia Sofia Children's Hospital. She has also worked with the Dandolina daycare and the Model Daycare of Erythraia. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Kifisia where she works with adults, groups, couples, parents, and families, providing Psychotherapy and Counseling services on issues related to anxiety, relationship and emotional management (loneliness, depression, grief, abuse, panic attacks), and self-awareness (psychological empowerment).

Paparrizou Ioanna is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi, Attica. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Marseille (Aix Marseille 1) in France and is licensed to practice as a psychologist. She also holds a master's degree in Clinical Applied Psychology (MSc in Clinical Applied Psychology) from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in London. She has received training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (both theoretical and practical training) as well as training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. She has gained clinical experience through collaboration with various mental health service providers. Her clinical practice includes a range of individual psychotherapy for individuals with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, social and interpersonal difficulties, etc. Her scientific activity includes collaboration in research projects and, through continuous participation in postgraduate seminars, conferences, and workshops, she remains up-to-date on counseling and clinical psychology topics. At the practice, in addition to adult psychotherapy services, services are also provided by a collaborating child psychologist. The goal is to support children and adolescents in matters of emotional development, behavior, and family difficulties.

Afrodopoulou Eleni is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist. She maintains a practice at the Medihall polyclinic center in Kifisia and is the scientific director of the Ariadne and Odysseus Psychosocial Rehabilitation Hostel. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and holds a postgraduate diploma in Life Coaching - AC Accredited. She has experience and provides specialized interventions for anxiety management, improvement of relationships, as well as personal self-esteem, and assistance in every aspect of a person's life who wishes to develop.

Despoina Zagka is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. She has experience in private practice as well as in public and private institutions, where she has worked with adults, adolescents, and the elderly through psychotherapy and counseling sessions. She has also coordinated and facilitated experiential group sessions, both psychoeducational and therapeutic in nature, emphasizing the power of the group and interaction. She is completing the Master's Degree Program at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled "Psychotherapy: Theoretical Frameworks, Clinical Applications, and Comparative Approaches," and has specialized in MI Therapy (Music Therapy Technique). Additionally, she has completed the postgraduate seminar at the University of West Attica titled "Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents," as well as an online course from Yale University titled "The Science Of Well-Being." Her therapeutic approach is based on elements of integrative and person-centered approaches, emphasizing the relationship, authenticity, and individualization: each person is unique, and her goal is to create a safe space where they can express themselves, better understand themselves, and find new ways to cope with their difficulties.

Kyriazi Ntaniella is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She provides Psychotherapy and Counseling for adults on issues related to interpersonal relationships, separation/divorce, loss and grief, anxiety and depression, adjustment difficulties and cross-cultural differences, personal development and self-awareness, among others, in both Greek and English. She is also interested in mental health prevention and social welfare issues. In this context, she has been trained as a Coordinator of Parent School Groups by the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools and has volunteered as a Psychologist in collaboration with the Municipalities of Dionysos, Vrilissia, and Kifisia. She holds a Master's degree in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom. Additionally, she has training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the International Psychotherapy Institute in the USA. Finally, she is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, The International Psychotherapy Institute, and The International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.