Health professionals for Couple counseling near Kifisia

Skylitsi Ioanna Mag.Phil., MEd is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience supporting adults and couples, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. In her work, she creates a safe and meaningful space aimed at an in-depth understanding of the challenges affecting daily life, relationships, and internal balance. She has worked in Greece and Austria, both privately and within organized institutions, and for over ten years provided psychological support to women survivors of gender-based and domestic violence. She practices based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and the Systemic approach for couples. She offers in-person and online sessions in Greek and German.

Karatza Eugenia is a Psychologist and Existential – Systemic Psychotherapist with experience in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and couples, as well as in parent counseling. She maintains a private practice in Pefki. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently completed a six-year training in Existential – Systemic Psychotherapy at the ANTISTIXI Psychotherapeutic Institute, under the supervision of Psychiatrists/Child Psychiatrists/Psychotherapists Mr. Dimitris Karagiannis and Ms. Eleni Karagianni. Concurrently, she has specialized in learning disabilities, providing assessment and intervention with scientifically validated tools such as WISC-V, DTLA-3/4, L-a-T-O, and the Mathematical Proficiency Test for children aged 4–16 years. She regularly attends conferences and training seminars related to psychotherapy, relationship dynamics, and contemporary psychological approaches. As a psychotherapist, she holds a profound interest in how each individual relates to themselves and to others, and how through this relationship new paths of development and meaning can be discovered. Her approach is based on the principles of Existential and Systemic Psychotherapy, viewing the individual as a unity extending across the three temporal dimensions of past, present, and future. She believes that through connection, the possibility for deeper understanding, internal coherence, and the creation of new meaning in life emerges. She works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families seeking understanding, balance, and authenticity in their relationships and way of living.

Η Έλενα Ντερτιλή είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στα Μελίσσια. Είναι τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΣΕΨ) αρ. μητρώου 2391. Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Αγγλία στο Keele University με μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στην Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία Ενηλίκων (MA in Counselling). Στη συνέχεια εξειδικεύτηκε στην αναπτυξιακή ψυχολογία του προσχολικού παιδιού (AMI). Έλαβε πενταετή μετεκπαίδευση στην Ομαδική Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αναλυτικής Ομαδικής και Οικογενειακής Ψυχοθεραπείας ΕΕΟΑ & ΟΘ με πρόεδρο τον Ματθαίο Γιωσαφάτ. Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος Σύμβουλος στο Κέντρο Υγείας στο Newcastle U.K., καθώς και στο Παιδοψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής - Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο Αθήνας και στο Νταού Πεντέλης. Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στο Πρότυπο Εθνικό Νηπιοτροφείο Καλλιθέας. Έχει οργανώσει κύκλους σεμιναρίων για γονείς παιδιών προσχολικής ηλικίας με θέματα που αφορούν τις αναπτυξιακές και συναισθηματικές ανάγκες των παιδιών από την 1η βρεφική μέχρι την εφηβική ηλικία. Στα πλαίσια της συνεχιζόμενης εκπαίδευσης έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα κλινικών σεμιναρίων. Σήμερα εργάζεται ως εξωτερικός επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στην Μονάδα Διαταραχών Προσωπικότητας, στο τμήμα Ομαδικής Αναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο (Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών), με αντικείμενο την συνθεραπεία ομάδας Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Οριακών ασθενών. Από το 2023 είναι Διδάσκουσα Ομαδική Αναλύτρια στο Διατμηματικό Πρόγραμμα Κλινικής Μετεκπαίδευσης στα Δυναμικά Ομάδας σε Ψυχιατρικά πλαίσια, που συνδιοργανώνεται από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Ομάδας και τον Ειδικό Τομέα Διαταραχών Προσωπικότητας και την Μονάδα Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας της Α' Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Εργάζεται επίσης ως εξωτερικός συνεργάτης στο Ελληνικό Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών Ε.ΚΕ.ΨΥ.Ε στην Μονάδα ενηλίκων Αθήνας, με αντικείμενο την ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και την Ομαδική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων. Από το 2012 εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στο οποίο παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες Ψυχαναλυτικής κατεύθυνσης σε ενηλίκους, συνεδρίες Ψυχοδυναμικής Ψυχοθεραπείας ζεύγους και οικογένειας, καθώς και συνεδρίες Ομαδικής Αναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας.

Kazepi Mikaela - Ermioni is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specializes in stress and anxiety disorders through her postgraduate studies in the "Science of Stress and Health Promotion" program at the Medical School of Athens. She is specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with certification from Aeginiteio Hospital, the Research University Institute of Mental Health. She has been a member of Aeginiteio Hospital of Athens in the "Early Intervention in Crisis" department and in the hospital’s regular outpatient clinics. Additionally, she has previously served as a Psychologist at the Mental Health Center of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". Subsequently, she completed the postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed her academic training in the annual postgraduate Clinical Training Program for Psychologists of the same institution. Concurrently, she conducts psychotherapy sessions with adults and adolescents, providing support for issues related to anxiety, stress, and other psychological difficulties.

Lizardou Nefeli is a Mental Health Counselor specializing in integrative psychotherapy. She holds master's degrees (MSc) in Psychology and in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London and is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society. Her professional career has focused on the person-centered approach, specializing in individual psychotherapy and interpersonal relationships. For her, life is a process of an ongoing journey toward self-awareness and personal growth. The relationships we develop provide us with a wealth of experiences and shape our personality. From close family and friends to strangers we meet, all contribute to the cultivation of our bonds. In this process, we discover the core of our humanity as we exchange empathy and understanding with others. Life is not confined to a static state but is a continuous evolution and adventure. As we face inevitable changes and challenges, we learn, discover, and empower ourselves. Through psychotherapy, we uncover the power of connection and develop closer and enriched relationships. This experience leads us to personal fulfillment and the discovery of the meaning of our lives. I am here with you on this journey of self-awareness and personal growth, offering you the support you need to find inner balance and well-being.

Vlaxou Georgia is a Systemic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi. She completed her clinical postgraduate studies in Psychiatry at the Medical School of Athens, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and continues her specialization in Systemic & Family Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy SANE. She has additionally specialized in the therapeutic treatment of addictions and psychological trauma.

She provides individual psychotherapy for adults, counseling for parents, children, and adolescents, couples therapy, and group therapy. She specializes in managing anxiety, depression, addictions, and interpersonal difficulties. She has particular experience in managing psychological and intergenerational trauma, as well as supporting individuals who have experienced narcissistic abuse and dysfunctional relational dynamics, aiming to enhance self-regulation, self-esteem, and the capacity for healthy boundary-setting.

Specializations

Couples counseling – enhancing communication, conflict resolution & relationship restructuring

Parent counseling – support in the parenting role & cultivation of healthy family relationships

Anxiety, panic attacks & phobia management

Treatment of depression & mood disorders

Support for addiction issues (substances, alcohol, gambling)

Improvement of interpersonal relationships & boundary-setting

Processing of psychological trauma & intergenerational patterns

Recovery from narcissistic abuse & toxic relationships

Empowerment of self-esteem & personal identity

Ms. Stauridou Antonia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently moved to London where she obtained a Master's degree in Experimental Psychology and Psychometrics from University College London. Upon returning to Athens, she worked in Education, teaching Psychology in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, and in Industry, conducting Consumer Behavior Research Projects through Focus Groups. She then trained in Systemic Psychotherapy, worked as a therapist for ten years in Athens, and another 7 years as a lecturer in the United Kingdom. In recent years, she has been living and working in Athens, offering a variety of educational and therapeutic services, always focusing on the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each person. Services are provided in both English and Greek, through in-person sessions as well as video calls.

Skordialou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She studied in the Psychology Department of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Subsequently, she trained in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Research University Mental Health Institute, in collaboration with Aeginiteio Hospital, and in Systemic Couple Therapy at the Institute of Systemic Therapy of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has been trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Institute, as well as in the use of psychometric tools such as WISC III, C.A.T., T.A.T., S.A.T., and projective drawing techniques. She possesses extensive experience, having worked in various institutions and organizations. Alongside her private practice, she is an adult educator, collaborates with the Psychotherapy Center "Synichisi," the Special Therapy Center "Therapaizontas," and also works in primary and secondary schools in the Attica region.

Lempesis Vaggelis - Saita Kentro Psyxologikis Ypostiriksis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist located at the "Saita Psychological Support Center" in Nea Erithraia. He is the Scientific Director of the Center and holds a degree in Psychology as well as a postgraduate specialization diploma in Health Psychology from the University of Crete. He has been trained in Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy. He possesses valuable professional experience in mental health centers and hospitals, and today, at the psychological support center he manages, he addresses a wide range of conditions related to individual mental health. He specializes in counseling adults, adolescents, and couples, as well as in drama therapy, group and individual psychotherapy, and experiential expression. He is a mental health specialist with concurrent training and experience in theater, visual arts, and literature. With a core focus on emphasizing the healthy and creative strengths of the individual, "Saita" aims at personal development and the improvement of daily quality of life both through the therapist-patient relationship and through short seminars, workshops, and presentations.

Tassi Marianna is a Psychologist with a diverse educational background and extensive experience, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. Her goal is to help individuals navigate life’s challenges and promote meaningful growth through the transformative world of psychotherapy.

With a solid foundation in Psychology complemented by a second degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychiatry, along with further training in Integrative Psychotherapy, she brings a multifaceted perspective to mental health. Simultaneously, she continuously enhances her skills and knowledge through numerous seminars aimed at better personal and professional development. In her private practice, she offers a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without any restrictions. Applying the principles of Integrative Psychotherapy, she provides personalized treatment tailored to your unique needs. In addition to individual therapy, she specializes in group therapy and couples counseling. Together, you will learn and develop effective coping strategies and improve communication, thereby fostering stronger relationships. With numerous seminars, trainings, and practical experience in the field, she is dedicated to staying informed about the latest advancements in psychotherapy to ensure the highest quality of care.

Katsarou Emmanouela is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. Simultaneously, she works as an Associate Mental Health Counselor at the Rodicare Nursing Home, in the Social Service of the Municipal Clinics of the Ilioupoli Municipality, and in the Social Solidarity Department of the Northern Sector Regional Unit of Athens. After completing her studies in the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete, she specialized in Clinical and Community Psychology through her postgraduate studies (Master of Science) at the University of East London. In the past, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Chronic Diseases Hospital of Western Athens – Western Athens Disability Branch of the Attica Social Welfare Center. Additionally, she has volunteered as a Psychologist at the KETHEA DIAVASI Counseling Station and as a Parallel Support Companion for individuals with mental disorders at the Hellenic Center for the Promotion of Social and Mental Health "POREIA AMKE." She completed her internship at the ATHINA Program of Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, she is specialized in Systemic Family Psychotherapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Panic Attacks, and Phobias.

Kyriakou Thomai is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi and Argos. She also collaborates with the Center for Speech, Language, and Learning "Spell" as a Family Counselor and Psychoeducator and is the co-founder of the company "Morfogenesis," which provides counseling, training, support, guidance for individuals and groups, and training through seminars in workplace environments. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of England, focusing on developmental psychology and the role of the father in the Greek family. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies in Psychology at the same university, specializing in criminology, prevention, and semiotic analysis. Throughout her career, she specialized as a family and group therapist in the Synthetic - Systemic approach at the Laboratory of Human Relations and as a couple therapist in the Emotionally Focused Therapy direction at the EFT Greek Network. Additionally, she recently completed the Gestalt Coaching in Business & Organizations Program to enhance her awareness of workplace issues and conditions, which are highly relevant in today's era. With children, she works psychotherapeutically using the Therapeutic Play method and is a Certified Play Therapist from Play Therapy Greece. To date, she has continuously updated and further educated herself on scientific topics related to psychology, psychotherapy, and education, considering their contribution essential to her professional practice. Finally, her extensive studies, experience, and collaborators enable her to work psychotherapeutically with individuals at different life stages, concerns, and needs. She works with adults, couples, families, and groups addressing issues such as the management of negative or intense emotions, low self-esteem, the creation and maintenance of functional relationships, and existential matters.

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.

Zeriti Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. She studied Psychology in England while simultaneously working in psychiatric facilities within the public health system. She then returned to Greece and completed her postgraduate studies in cognitive science. Through her personal inner development, the desire to become a companion to people seeking the path of joy and their hearts, those who want to evolve, was born. She trained for 4 years at "Logos Psychis," an Institute of Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy, completing the specialization program in systemic psychotherapy and earning the title of Systemic Psychotherapist. She has attended personal development seminars focusing on relationships, the inner child, and internal traumas. Through these journeys, she has discovered and continues to discover aspects of herself that aid in inner empowerment and the creation of beautiful and harmonious relationships. She feels very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with children with special abilities, refugee women, parents, and individuals with mental health difficulties. For the past 15 years, she has worked privately in her own space and with private organizations, offering counseling and psychotherapy services to adolescents, parents, and adults, both individually and in groups. She greatly enjoys sharing any knowledge she has acquired with people who wish to grow. She trains and supervises new psychologists to achieve the title of psychotherapist-counselor and organizes lectures and personal development seminars. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (EL.ESY.TH).