Health professionals for Sadness and distress in Pedion tou Areos

Paulou Eufrosyni is a Psychologist-Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pedion tou Areos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and is an Integrative Psychotherapist trained at the European Institute of Integrative Psychotherapy (EIIP). She possesses a postgraduate degree (MBA) in Health Unit Management from the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers (CNAM) and has held a professional license to practice as a Psychologist since 2011. At her private practice in central Athens, she offers individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, couples counseling, as well as online sessions in Greece and abroad. With an approach that combines scientific validity, a holistic perspective, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, she supports clients in managing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, interpersonal difficulties, sexual function and identity, grief, and chronic illnesses.  

The initial session, with the consent of the client, may be of longer duration to allow time for an in-depth history-taking and the creation of a safe space for familiarization, promoting a focused and effective therapy.

Mpagourdi Maria, BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist who conducts sessions online. She graduated in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University (BSc) and holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Clinical Counselling Psychology from the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Art Therapy, and the management of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CCTP-I & II). Since 2023, she has been training in Art Psychotherapy – Behavior Analysis at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi," and from 2025 she will continue her professional development through the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (P.E.G.A.P.), as part of her training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes significant work in mental health facilities such as the Piraeus Naval Hospital, Care Units for the Elderly specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, cancer patient counseling programs (e.g., "Stay Strong"), and special education centers. She provides individual and group sessions to children, adolescents, and adults, and has been actively involved in psycho-educational programs and parent counseling. She combines theoretical training with practical experience to support a variety of psychological needs, with particular emphasis on trauma therapy and strengthening emotional resilience. Finally, she is a founding member of the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists.

Κλινική Κοινωνική Λειτουργός και Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με περισσότερα από είκοσι χρόνια επαγγελματικής εμπειρίας στον χώρο της υγείας και πολυετή κλινική παρουσία στην ψυχική υγεία. Η επαγγελματική μου ταυτότητα διαμορφώθηκε μέσα από μια συνεχή εξελικτική πορεία, όπου η Κοινωνική Εργασία, η εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική προσέγγιση, η κλινική εμπειρία και η επιστημονική εξέλιξη συνθέτουν ένα ενιαίο και αλληλεξαρτώμενο πλαίσιο επαγγελματικής σκέψης και πρακτικής.

Η Κοινωνική Εργασία συνέβαλε συμπληρωματικά στη διαμόρφωση της νέας επαγγελματικής μου ταυτότητας, εισάγοντάς με στη βιοψυχοκοινωνική και πολιτισμική θεώρηση της υγείας (νους και σώμα), στην κατανόηση του ανθρώπου ως μέλους αλληλοεπιδρώντων κοινωνικών συστημάτων και στην αξία της κοινοτικής προσέγγισης, της διεπιστημονικής συνεργασίας και της ψυχοκοινωνικής αποκατάστασης. Η πολυετής εργασία μου σε δημόσιες νοσοκομειακές και κοινοτικές υπηρεσίες υγείας (ψυχικής και σωματικής) εδραίωσε αυτή τη θεώρηση μέσα από την καθημερινή κλινική πράξη, την αξιολόγηση και διαχείριση σύνθετων περιστατικών, τη συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία ατόμων, ζευγαριών, γονέων και οικογενειών, την παρέμβαση σε κρίση και τη συνεργασία με διεπιστημονικές θεραπευτικές ομάδες. Η συστημική μου ταυτότητα διαμορφώθηκε μέσα από την πολυετή εκπαίδευση στο Αθηναϊκό Κέντρο Μελέτης του Ανθρώπου (Α.Κ.Μ.Α.), η οποία αποτέλεσε τη φυσική συνέχεια και εμβάθυνση της επαγγελματικής μου πορείας. Η φιλοσοφία του Α.Κ.Μ.Α., βασισμένη στο βιοψυχοκοινωνικό μοντέλο και στην διαλεκτική-πολυεπίπεδη και πολυεστιακή προσέγγιση, συνέβαλε ουσιαστικά στη διαμόρφωση της θεραπευτικής μου στάσης. Η θεωρητική κατάρτιση συνδυάστηκε με προσωπική ανάπτυξη σε ομαδική θεραπευτική ψυχοθεραπεία, εποπτευόμενη κλινική πρακτική με ενεργή συμμετοχή σε θεραπευτικές και εκπαιδευτικές ομάδες, συνθεραπεία και εποπτεία, καλλιεργώντας έναν τρόπο εργασίας που αντιλαμβάνεται τη θεραπεία ως μια δυναμική διεργασία σχέσεων δια μέσω της αλληλεπίδρασης και της συνεργασίας. Η εκπαίδευσή μου στην Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT/EFIT) συμπλήρωσε και ενίσχυσε την κλινική μου εργασία με τις αρχές της θεωρίας του δεσμού και της συναισθηματικά εστιασμένης θεραπείας. Η ψυχοθεραπευτική μου πρακτική ενέχει γνήσιο ανθρώπινο ενδιαφέρον. Επιδιώκω να συνδυάζω τη συστημική οπτική με την επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη γνώση για τις θεραπευτικές σχέσεις μέσα στα πλαίσια τα οποία αναπτύσσονται, τα δίκτυα υποστήριξης, τη συναισθηματική επεξεργασία και τους παράγοντες που προάγουν την αλλαγή, που βιώνεται ως δυσφορία και κρίση, η οποία επιτρέπει την αναδόμηση, που ενσωματώνει νέα στοιχεία από την εμπειρία και από το μεταβαλλόμενο περιβάλλον. Η κλινική μου εμπειρία αναπτύχθηκε μέσα από τη συνεργασία με ενήλικες, εφήβους και οικογένειες σε νοσοκομειακές και κοινοτικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας, καθώς και στο ιδιωτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο. Η συμμετοχή μου σε διεπιστημονικές ομάδες, σε θεραπευτικές ομάδες και σε διεργασίες συνθεραπείας ενίσχυσε την πεποίθησή μου ότι η θεραπευτική αλλαγή αναδύεται μέσα από τη συνεργασία, τον αναστοχασμό και τη δημιουργία ασφαλών θεραπευτικών σχέσεων. Η θεραπευτική μου στάση χαρακτηρίζεται από σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα κάθε ανθρώπου, συστημική κατανόηση των δυσκολιών του και αξιοποίηση των προσωπικών, οικογενειακών και κοινοτικών του πόρων. Παράλληλα με την κλινική μου εργασία, διατηρώ ενεργή παρουσία στην επιστημονική κοινότητα μέσω της συμμετοχής μου σε ομάδα έρευνας, της συνεχιζόμενης ακαδημαϊκής μου εκπαίδευσης και ως ενεργό μέλος σε επιτροπές του ΣΚΛΕ (Σύνδεσμος Κοινωνικών Λειτουργών Ελλάδος) και της ΕΛΕΣΥΘ (Ελληνική Εταιρεία Συστημικής Θεραπείας). Θεωρώ ότι η ερευνητική δραστηριότητα, η κλινική πράξη και η συνεχιζόμενη εκπαίδευση αποτελούν αλληλοτροφοδοτούμενες διεργασίες που ενισχύουν την ποιότητα της θεραπευτικής παρέμβασης.

Αντιλαμβάνομαι την επαγγελματική εξέλιξη ως μια διαρκή διαδικασία μάθησης, προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, εποπτείας και επιστημονικού αναστοχασμού. Για τον λόγο αυτό επενδύω συστηματικά στη συνεχιζόμενη εκπαίδευση, στην ενεργή συμμετοχή στην επιστημονική κοινότητα και στη συνεργασία με άλλους επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας, με στόχο την παροχή υψηλής ποιότητας, ανθρωποκεντρικών και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένων υπηρεσιών ψυχικής υγείας.

Xondrogianni Nantia is a Clinical Psychologist licensed to practice, with a psychoanalytic orientation. She studied at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently completed the three-year Postgraduate Program in Clinical Psychology at the same University.

She has worked in clinical and community settings for adults and adolescents, specifically at the Day Center for Women's Mental Health Care of the Non-Profit Organization Fainareti, the Youth and Adolescent Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," the Psychiatric Department of the Specialized Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus "Metaxa," and at Special Therapy Centers. Additionally, she has participated as a researcher in programs at the University of Athens, the University of Strasbourg, the National Centre for Social Research, and the National Museum of Contemporary Art. Her work has been published in scientific conferences and journals.

In her private practice located in Kypseli, she welcomes adults, adolescents, and children. She is undergoing long-term clinical psychoanalytic training at the Forum of Psychoanalysis of the Lacanian Field of Athens, actively participating in the school's activities.

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.

Dalla Danai is a Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice. She is a licensed psychologist and a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy, an integrated, synthetic, and evidence-based model in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mindfulness, and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy at the Center for Psychotherapy and Modern Applied Psychology (Konstantinos Valavanis). She has attended postgraduate and continuing education seminars in Group-Analytical Psychotherapy, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5, Positive Psychology, Guided Imagery, Management of Parental Separation and Divorce, and the practical application of Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy in the therapeutic approach to numerous specific issues, among others. Currently, she is attending a continuing education seminar at the University of Athens on Cinema Therapy and a specialized training seminar at the University of Athens on Narrative, Dialogical, and Relational Approaches in Postmodernity in counseling and psychotherapy. She has voluntarily provided psychological services in the Psychosocial Care Team of the "Tunnel of Oppression" of the Non-Profit Organization "EA-Information, Understanding, Acceptance" and completed her practical training at the Afternoon Counseling Station of the KETHEA Diavasi.

Mpousmpoureli Stefania is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, with postgraduate studies in Neuroscience from the University of Sydney. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Surrey and continues to train in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Multidisciplinary Psychotherapeutic Center "Synghiseis." She has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Surrey and as a Corporate Wellness Consultant at Travelgems. To date, she volunteers as a Psychologist at milamou.gr and serves as a Psychologist - Retreat Coordinator at the international organization "Enrich Global." In private practice, she provides psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, and couples, focusing on relationships, anxiety, self-awareness, and communication improvement. Her goal is to understand personal and family dynamics within a safe and supportive framework.

Galazoula Georgia is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, specializing in individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Through the therapeutic relationship, she provides space for individuals to express themselves, gain greater self-awareness, and be empowered to approach their personal choices and challenges with increased clarity and freedom. Throughout her therapeutic practice, she has supported individuals facing anxiety, panic attacks, self-esteem issues, psychosomatic difficulties, relational challenges, as well as periods of existential searching or personal transitions. In her professional journey, she regularly participates in individual and group supervision to ensure the quality and ethical integrity of the therapeutic process. Concurrently, she herself engages in individual and group psychotherapy, viewing continuous personal work as a fundamental pillar for her development and authenticity as a psychotherapist. Her approach is experiential and focused on the here and now, emphasizing authentic contact and respecting the pace of each client. Her goal is to cultivate a therapeutic relationship founded on trust, where the individual can feel acceptance and safety, enabling a deeper connection with the self and fostering new ways of understanding and managing their life.

Sideri Xristina is a Psychologist with a psychoanalytic orientation based on Lacanian theory.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology of the Faculty of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and of the Postgraduate Program “Psychotherapy: Theoretical Frameworks, Clinical Applications, and Comparative Approaches” (MSc in Psychotherapy) at the Medical School of the same University. She has received additional training in Clinical Psychopathology, completing the one-year seminar “Panagiotis Oulis” organized by EPIPSY, the First University Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital, and the company “Promotion of Knowledge in Mental Disorders.” Since 2020, she has been attending the educational program of the Athens Academy of Clinical Studies of the Freud Field Institute and actively participates in working groups, seminars, and conferences of the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis. Concurrently, she is a member of the “Addiction and Alcoholism” network of the Freud Field. She completed her practical training and subsequently worked voluntarily in the field of addictions. From 2020 to 2025, she was employed as therapeutic staff at the Center for the Treatment of Dependent Individuals. She is a collaborator of the Galinos Institute of Mental Health and Personal Development.

In her independent clinical practice, she aims to prioritize the uniqueness of each individual and accompany them in the search for their distinctive way to cope with their subjective difficulties.

Katerina Fragkou is a psychologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, with a Master's in Clinical Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neurosciences from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her clinical training, she has gained experience in various hospital and research settings. She has worked at the 414 Military Hospital and in the Neurology and Psychiatry Clinics of Aiginiteio Hospital, where she specialized in the diagnosis and support of individuals with neurological and psychiatric disorders. Additionally, she has collaborated with ELEPAP, acquiring valuable experience in the rehabilitation of individuals with neurodevelopmental difficulties. Concurrently, she has completed one year of training in Forensic Psychology and Psychiatric Forensics at the "Peri Psychis" Institute, as well as in counseling LGBTQIA2+ individuals. She has also received training in mood disorder management through the Bipolar Lab program, focusing on support for individuals with depression and bipolar disorder. She continuously enriches her knowledge and clinical practice, pursuing further specialization in Psychopathology at the Research University Mental Health Institute (E.P.I.PSY.) and has completed an advanced seminar at Panteion University on the prevention of gender-based violence and the enhancement of women's mental health. She is currently in the final year of training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. In parallel, she is training in EMDR Therapy through the certified TACT Hellas program, as well as in the diagnosis and treatment of psychosexual disorders at E.P.I.PSY. Through her multifaceted training, she applies scientifically validated psychotherapeutic methods, tailoring her approach to the unique needs of each individual.

Aggelaki Ioanna is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Exarcheia. She holds a diploma in Counseling Psychology from KE.PSY.SY. At the same center, she is pursuing further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has attended numerous seminars on mental health and counseling topics. Her experience encompasses a wide range, including management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, grief, assertiveness, LGBTQ+ empowerment, and more. As a mental health counselor, she is dedicated to helping individuals improve their mental health and well-being. With a passion for psychology and a desire to positively impact people's lives, she provides a warm and non-judgmental environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, or any other mental health issue, she is here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Katerina Leventouri is a Clinical Psychologist (MSc) - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Exarchia. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GPA 8.75) and holds a professional license. She has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Clinical Psychology with a grade of Excellent (9.14). During her postgraduate studies, she worked in the mental health department of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research in Thessaloniki, as well as in the acute cases department of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, handling a wide range of cases and gaining valuable experience in managing mental health issues such as anxiety, mood, and personality disorders. She has a particular interest in eating disorders, having collaborated as a trainee Clinical Psychologist with the Day Center for Eating Disorders ElpiZo of EPAPSY. Simultaneously, she has attended a one-year educational seminar on the treatment of eating disorders and has also conducted research on the topic. Additionally, she has participated in a research team at University College Cork in Ireland focusing on combating stigma in patients with chronic pain. As a professional, she places great emphasis on lifelong education, personal therapy, and supervision. As a psychotherapist, she follows an individualized approach, respecting each person's unique history, pace, and request within a safe framework of exploration and self-acceptance.

Dr. Angelos Panagiotopoulos is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the University of Geneva, PhD and researcher at the Department of Psychology of the University of Athens, supervisor of theses at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies and a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.

He studied Psychology at the University of Plymouth, England, where he received a commendation for academic excellence. He specialized in Clinical Psychology at the University of Geneva, Switzerland as a University Scholar, doing his clinical training at the Psychiatric Department of the University Hospital of Geneva. Upon his return to Greece, he served for one year at the General Staff of the Army as a psychologist at the Soldiers' Support Line.

He followed a 4-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies and worked as a psychotherapist for children, adolescents and adults at the Institute for Behavioral Research and Treatment and the Center for Child Neurodevelopmental Education. Along with his clinical training, he completed his PhD thesis at the Department of Psychology, University of Athens as a fellow of the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation.

He is currently a thesis supervisor at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies, works as a researcher at the Department of Psychology of the University of Athens in a funded research project and maintains his private office in the area of Ampelokipoi-Platia Mavilis.

Artemis Stasinou is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She holds a psychology degree, which is her second degree, from the University of East London (UK) and a master's degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of Athens (NKUA). Furthermore, she has received further training in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapeutic approach at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.). She has specialized in Traumatic Events & Bereavement Management and in Health Psychology & Disease Management from NKUA, and has also participated in numerous conferences. In addition to her private practice, she collaborates with the NGO Agkalia, where she provides individual psychotherapy sessions within the framework of psychosocial rehabilitation. Previously, she worked as a psychologist in a General Surgery clinic, where she was a member of the interdisciplinary team, participated in designing and implementing comprehensive therapeutic plans, and provided intervention sessions to patients and/or their relatives. Additionally, as part of her internship, she worked as a psychologist at the Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens, both in the psychiatric clinic and in the outpatient psychiatric clinics.