Health professionals for Sadness and distress near Pagrati

Xemery Aleksandros is a second-generation Clinical Psychologist – Psychotherapist, born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1977. He is a member of the British Psychological Society, licensed to practice psychology within the Greek territory, holding a bachelor's degree in psychology and a postgraduate degree in Clinical and Community Psychology. He is a trainee member in the four-year postgraduate training program in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for children and adults at DI.KE.PSY and maintains a private practice in central Athens. Concurrently, he collaborates with the specialized intervention unit for young individuals with delinquent behavior "OSELOTOS" and with the NGO PRAKSIS within the framework of supporting unaccompanied minors aged 16 and above. He offers individual psychotherapy services in person or remotely via video call in Greek, English, or Swedish.

She is suitable because she combines specialized knowledge with authenticity, empathy, and a deep understanding of the problems. Additionally, her experience helps her design the therapeutic plan and provide solutions to the patient based on their needs and experiences. Furthermore, the approach she applies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is an ideal method not only for disorders such as depression and anxiety but also for other issues that may affect daily life. Finally, her goal is always to provide the best possible service and the fastest relief for the patient, focusing on their personal goals and requests.

Mitsopoulou Maria is a Mental Health Counselor who conducts individual sessions. After completing her studies in the Department of Communication and Mass Media at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she continued her education at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (Kallithea), obtaining a diploma in Mental Health Counseling following three years of training and practical experience, including case management and observation of self-awareness groups and individual sessions. Simultaneously, she complements her academic knowledge and skills by studying for a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at the Metropolitan College of Athens in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University (UK). Additionally, the specialist continually enhances her expertise by attending seminars and specialized training programs in various fields of mental health. Finally, she offers online sessions, with in-person counseling services expected to be available soon.

Ermioni Margariti is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who conducts sessions at her private office located at 15 Laodikeias Street (opposite the Athens Concert Hall) as well as online. She graduated from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences – Department of Psychology and has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Adults, Children, and Adolescents at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (I.E.TH.S. – a four-year study program) leading to European certification from the EABCT. She has attended numerous seminars and training programs, including the Postgraduate Seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "PANAGIOTIS OULIS" and the Postgraduate Seminar in Clinical Skills in Psychopathology "PANAGIOTIS OULIS" at Aeginiteio Hospital – 1st Psychiatric Clinic. She has clinical experience in municipal clinics of the Municipality of Athens, school units of all levels, in streetwork of the Municipality of Athens, and at the Institute for Research & Therapy of Behavior. Since 2021, she has been providing private psychotherapy to adolescents and adults while continuing her clinical training.

Iosifina Aslanopoulou BSc, MSc, NLP, Reiki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Syntagma. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BSc) from the State University of New York – Empire State College, as well as a Master's degree (MSc) in Person-Centered Psychotherapy from the University of Central Lancashire. She has specialized in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), holding certifications as an NLP Practitioner, Timeline Therapy Practitioner, and Hypnosis Practitioner from the Hellenic NLP Academy. Additionally, she has trained in Reiki (Usui Shiki Ryoho) up to the second level, within the framework of the Usui System of Natural Healing.

She works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Syntagma. In the context of her professional activity, she provides psychological support and psychotherapy services, aiming to enhance the mental resilience and personal development of her clients.

Antoniou Panagiotis is a Clinical - Community Psychologist working with adults who wish to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, manage anxiety, grief, and relational difficulties, and build a life with greater balance and meaning that aligns with their desires and aspirations.

Throughout the sessions, he utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools, learned during his postgraduate studies, with an emphasis on recognizing and processing automatic thoughts, core beliefs, and emotional patterns that influence behavior and daily life. Simultaneously, he incorporates elements of psychoeducation and experiential techniques aimed at enhancing self-awareness, autonomy, and emotional competence.

He believes that the outcome is not merely the reduction of symptoms but a process of personal growth and meaningful connection with oneself.

His office provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where each individual can freely express themselves and work with respect for their unique needs and personal boundaries.

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.

Aggelopoulou Aggeliki is a licensed Psychologist maintaining a private practice in Athens in the Hilton area, holding a degree in Psychology from the University of Essex (United Kingdom) and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology (MSc) from London Metropolitan University. She specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adult Counseling, and the administration of psychometric tests MMPI-2 and MMPI-3. She continues to advance professionally through specialized training in modern psychotherapy methods such as Virtual Reality Therapy (VRET) and psychological assessment, aiming to provide evidence-based and personalized care. She is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), a full member of the Hellenic Counseling Society (HCS), and a full member of the European Association for Counselling (EAC).

Η Λευκοθέα Μπεσίρη είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχαναλύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του ΕΚΠΑ και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας και Ψυχανάλυσης του Πανεπιστημίου του Παρισιού.

Από το 2021 εργάζεται με ενήλικες σε κοινοτικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας. Τα τελευταία 2 χρόνια βρίσκεται στο Κέντρο Ημέρας Αριάδνη του ΚΜΟΠ.

Είναι ενεργό μέλος του Ψυχαναλυτικού Συλλόγου Freud Lacan στην Αθήνα από το 2018 έως και σήμερα.

Nikolopoulou Nefeli is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ilisia. She graduated with distinction from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London (UEL) and is completing postgraduate studies in Clinical and Community Psychology at the same university. She specializes in Systemic Therapy at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (AKMA) and holds a Professional Diploma in Counselling (Professional Diploma in Counselling Skills: Theory & Practice) from the European International University. Her experience includes participation in individual and group counseling as well as family system support at KETHEA EN DRASI, in reintegration units, mild intervention, and family support, in collaboration with interdisciplinary therapeutic teams. She has attended numerous seminars and conferences focusing on the therapeutic relationship, emotional bonding, crisis management, psychological trauma, and diversity in psychotherapy. In 2026, she presented a paper titled "Experiences and perceptions of systemic therapists working with clients facing eating disorder issues" at the 9th European Conference of Qualitative Inquiry (ECQI) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. At her private practice in Ilisia, she conducts individual adult sessions in Greek and English.

Η Μουστάκα Έλλη είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Ψυχαναλυτικής Προσέγγισης και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Εξάρχεια, στο κέντρο της Αθήνας. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία και Ψυχοπαθολογία από το Université Paul Valéry Montpellier III, καθώς και DU Εγκληματολογίας από το Université Montpellier I. Διαθέτει άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου στην Ελλάδα και Κλινικού Ψυχολόγου στη Γαλλία. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί και εργαστεί σε δομές ψυχικής υγείας, παιδικής προστασίας, εκπαίδευσης και απεξάρτησης στην Ελλάδα και τη Γαλλία, αποκτώντας κλινική εμπειρία στην εργασία με εφήβους, ενήλικες και οικογένειες. Έχει ασχοληθεί, μεταξύ άλλων, με ζητήματα ψυχικής υγείας, πένθους, εξαρτήσεων, παιδικής προστασίας και ανήλικης παραβατικότητας, ενδοοικογενειακής και σεξουαλικής βίας, καθώς και με την ψυχική υγεία κατά την περιγεννητική περίοδο. Παράλληλα, συμμετέχει στο πρόγραμμα ψυχαναλυτικής εκπαίδευσης του Κέντρου Ψυχαναλυτικών Ερευνών του Φροϋδικού Πεδίου και έχει λάβει μέρος σε πλήθος επαγγελματικών εκπαιδεύσεων. Έχει επίσης γράψει και δημοσιεύσει ψυχαναλυτικά κείμενα και έχει συμμετάσχει σε επιστημονικές και επαγγελματικές εκδηλώσεις, επιμορφώσεις και δράσεις ενημέρωσης για γονείς και επαγγελματίες. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο εργάζεται με εφήβους και ενήλικες, παρέχοντας ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία στα ελληνικά, τα γαλλικά και τα αγγλικά, στο πλαίσιο της ψυχαναλυτικής προσέγγισης.

Η Οικονόμου Φιλιάννα είναι Ψυχολόγος,απόφοιτη του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Έχει ολοκληρώσει το Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα της "Διασυνδετικής Ψυχιατρικής" της Ιατρικής Σχολής του ΕΚΠΑ και έχει εξειδικευτεί στη θεραπεία ατόμων με Διαταραχές Πρόσληψης Τροφής. Επιπλέον, ολοκληρώνει την εκπαίδευση της στην Γνωσιακή και Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία (CBT), στο τεταρτοετές πρόγραμμα "Ιωάννης Παπακώστας" του Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ. σε συνεργασία με την Α' Ψυχιατρική Κλινική ΕΚΠΑ, τη Β' Ψυχιατρική Κλινική ΕΚΠΑ και την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών Ψυχοθεραπειών.Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στον συμβουλευτικό σταθμό "Ιπποκράτης" και στο Κέντρο Ημέρας του Χαμόγελου του Παιδιού παρέχοντας ψυχοθεραπευτικές υπηρεσίες σε εφήβους και ενήλικες. Στον παρόντα χρόνο εργάζεται στο Κέντρο Ημέρας Διαταραχών Πρόσληψης Τροφής ΕλπιΖώ της ΕΠΑΨΥ και παράλληλα διαθέτει ιδιωτικό γραφείο.