Psychiatrist with experience in Schizophrenia

Dr. Xaidemenos Aleksandros is a specialist Psychiatrist-Neurologist, PhD holder from the University of Athens, with expertise in Clinical Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Psychosomatic Medicine, cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy. He has served in Psychiatric clinics of major General Hospitals and in Specialized Psychiatric Hospitals. For 19 years, he was the Chief Coordinating Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, where he also served as Chairman of the Scientific Council. He was a permanent member of the examination committee for the granting of Psychiatric specialty, based at the Aeginiteio University Psychiatric Hospital. He has an extensive scientific portfolio including publications in international and Greek journals, presentations at international and Greek conferences. Additionally, he is a scientific collaborator of the newspaper "Kathimerini" with numerous published articles. Finally, the physician accepts appointments and offers the possibility of home visits and online sessions via Skype, Viber, Messenger, Zoom, etc.

Georgatos Gerasimos is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Acharnes. He completed his medical studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and provides comprehensive psychiatric care to adults, addressing issues such as anxiety, mood disorders, panic disorder, depression, psychoses, and a wide range of other mental health conditions. He has worked in both the private and public sectors, gaining significant clinical experience through his work in private practice, at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia, and at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio, where he also completed his specialization. He applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a scientifically validated approach, aiming for accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment, and the overall enhancement of his patients' mental health and quality of life. All therapeutic decisions are made collaboratively, following a thorough presentation of available options, so that the patient can actively participate in the therapeutic process.

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Revekka Hatzisavva is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Athens and specialized in the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria." Additionally, she has specialized in Systemic Family Therapy. Finally, with extensive experience in the field, the doctor aims for the prompt and effective treatment of various psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and psychotic disorders, using methods including psychotherapy through the biosynthesis technique.

Dimitris Stogioglou is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital and the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, he pursued postgraduate studies in the USA in San Antonio, Texas. He has gained extensive experience at the Neuro-Psychiatric Center "Galini," as well as in Care Facilities for People with Disabilities, and has completed numerous educational seminars with a psychodynamic orientation. Currently, he works as a Consultant at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital and serves as the Scientific Director at the Day Care Center "Good Samaritan" and the Special Persons Center "Joy." Finally, he is a Collaborator of the Medical Services Network "Marathon."

Demerouti Vasileia is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and former Chief Resident A at the Athens Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio" and also maintains a private practice in Pallini. She completed her studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Psychiatry at the State Nursing Home of Leros and the Athens Psychiatric Hospital "Dafni." Furthermore, she worked as an Assistant Psychiatrist at the Athens Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio" until 2020 and has been serving as a Chief Resident since then. She respectfully manages a wide range of cases including psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, panic attacks, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia and anorexia nervosa, anxiety and stress, bipolar disorder, sexual disorders, and others.

Staurinos Georgios is a specialized Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Piraeus. He has specialized in psychiatry, adult general psychiatry, psychogeriatrics, addiction psychiatry, and preventive and liaison psychiatry in hospitals in Greece and abroad. The doctor monitors chronic patients in residential care facilities, day centers, post-hospitalization care programs, and home care for patients with psychotic disorders, while providing specialized services and treating a wide range of conditions in his private practice. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Piraeus Medical Association, the British Medical Association, and the Hellenic Psychiatric Association.

Parissi Elena is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Peristeri, near the Agios Antonios metro station. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has completed basic training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, and is currently training in Psychosexual Disorders at the same institute. She began her specialty training at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research, Aigaleo branch, where she stayed for a total of 2 years and gained experience in community patient monitoring. She completed her specialty training at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dafni," where she stayed for 4 years and trained in managing a wide range of psychopathology. During this period, she also worked and trained in a public specialized alcohol detoxification unit (18ANΩ). Subsequently, she collaborated with the nonprofit organization Anasa – Support for individuals suffering from Eating Disorders. She is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Psychiatric Society.

Karaxaliou Ioanna is a Psychiatrist – Psychotherapist specializing in Analytical Group and Family Psychotherapy and conducts online sessions. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her psychiatry residency at the "Sismanoglio - Amalia Fleming" hospitals and the General Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens "Sotiria". She is an analyst in Group and Family Psychotherapy (Institute of Psychosocial Development), with further training in Cognitive Therapy and treatment of sexual disorders. Since 2011, she has maintained a private practice offering psychiatric and psychotherapeutic services online and has collaborated with hospitals and mental health scientific organizations. Areas of therapeutic intervention include anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive and post-traumatic disorders, depression, phobias, and low self-esteem.

Karalis Georgios is a Specialist Psychiatrist with 9 years of experience in psychiatry and addiction treatment, and maintains a private practice in Ilion as well as within the Kostarelos Medical Center in Markopoulo. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed basic training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Karolinska Institute within the framework of his specialty. During his career, he has been trained in psychiatry, addiction treatment, geriatrics, and neurological rehabilitation. He has worked in emergency departments, counseling groups, and outpatient psychiatric and addiction clinics, both in Sweden and Greece, managing patients with complex conditions. Furthermore, he has served in numerous on-call shifts as a primary on-call physician in Psychiatric Emergency Units and Addiction Emergency Clinics. He has also served as a physician in the Hellenic Armed Forces, where he was the responsible doctor at a military base in Leros and additionally provided medical care in a refugee camp with the NGO Praxis. At the 401 General Military Hospital in Athens, he gained experience in emergency care, hospitalization, and rehabilitation. Finally, the physician has participated in over 20 continuing education seminars within the field of psychiatry and has completed relapse prevention training for patients with addictions.

Dr. Sakellaridi Vasiliki, MD, MSc, is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Palaio Faliro. Concurrently, she is a scientific collaborator at the Psychodermatology Clinic of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital and Syggrou Hospital. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree in Neurosciences from the interdepartmental program "Brain and Mind" at the Medical School of the University of Crete. She specialized in Psychiatry at the 8th Department of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, where she gained extensive clinical experience in severe mental disorders and psychopharmacology. Additionally, she specialized in Community Psychiatry at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research. During her specialty, she received further training in Clinical Psychopathology, Clinical Psychopharmacology, and Psychoanalytic Theory and Technique. For two years, she worked as a B’ Registrar - Specialist Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She maintained a weekly outpatient clinic and was the responsible psychiatrist for two psychosocial rehabilitation hostels housing individuals with chronic mental disorders. At the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, she consistently worked with a focus on a holistic approach to the patient, combating stigma, and social reintegration. She is currently receiving training in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. She has attended numerous seminars related to the psychodynamic approach to issues in clinical practice. At present, she is conducting her doctoral dissertation at the University of West Attica. She has scientific publications in Greek and international journals. Additionally, she maintains a consistent presence and participation in psychiatric conferences through lectures and oral presentations.

Serif Damadoglou Ekrem is a Specialist Psychiatrist – Psychotherapist with private practices in Komotini and Xanthi. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's degree from the Hellenic Open University. He completed his rural service at the General Hospital – Health Center of Kos "Hippocrates." He received his psychiatric training at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Katerini and the University Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis. During his specialization in Psychiatry, he trained in Neurology at the 2nd Neurological Clinic of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki “AHEPA.” Alongside providing services at his private practice, Serif Damadoglou works at the University Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis and is a Psychiatrist at the Counseling & Accessibility Structure of the Democritus University of Thrace. He has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of mental disorders. Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder) and psychotic disorders are the focus of his interest. The physician has adopted the biopsychosocial model of modern psychiatry and applies psychotherapeutic methods, while in cases requiring pharmacological treatment, he follows the most recent clinical guidelines. Finally, he issues certificates and attestations for all legal uses.

Η Αθανασίου Μαρία είναι Ψυχίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Αλεξανδρούπολη και στην Ορεστιάδα. Είναι απόφοιτος του Ιατρικού Πανεπιστημίου Φιλιππούπολης. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα της Ψυχιατρικής στην Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική Αλεξανδρούπολης του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Έβρο και το Δεκέμβριο του 2017 έλαβε τίτλο ειδικότητας. Επέκτεινε το γνωστικό της ενδιαφέρον με μετεκπαίδευση, στη Θεραπεία με τη διαμεσολάβηση των ζώων (Animal Assisted Therapy), στο Γαλλικό Ινστιτούτο Ζωοθεραπείας, με υπεύθυνο τον François Beiger. Η κλινική της εμπειρία, κατά τη διάρκεια άσκησης της ειδικότητας, και η συσχέτιση της με το πεδίο της Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής αλλά και τις αρχές που αυτή πρεσβεύει, της έχει προσδώσει τη δυνατότητα να ασκεί το ψυχιατρικό της καθήκον, βασιζόμενο στην αξία του θεραπευτικού συνεχούς και της ουσιαστικής επανένταξης του πολίτη στην κοινωνία και στα δρώμενα αυτής. Η επιπλέον συσχέτιση της με το Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Σπουδών "Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής" της προσέδωσε τα εφόδια εκείνα που απαιτούνται στην κατανόηση της πλήρους ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης καθώς και στις βασικές αρχές της Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής. Η διαρκής ενασχόληση της με ερευνητικά πεδία, η εκπαίδευση που λαμβάνει διαρκώς με πρόσφατη την ψυχοθεραπεία με τη διαμεσολάβηση ζώων αλλά και η μετεκπαίδευση της στην κλινική Ψυχοφαρμακολογία της ΕΨΕ, στοχεύει στην ολοκληρωμένη ψυχιατρική φροντίδα του ασθενούς που συνδυάζει την ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη. Διαθέτει πληθώρα προφορικών, γραπτών ανακοινώσεων και δημοσιεύσεων και συμμετοχών σε εγχώρια και μη συνέδρια, σε εκπαιδευτικές ημερίδες που αφορούν τόσο τη θεραπεία με τη Διαμεσολάβηση Ζώων όσο και θέματα αλληλεπίδρασης Ανθρώπων / Ζώων, Συνακόλουθα, τον Οκτώβριο του 2018, επιλέχθηκε να αντιπροσωπεύσει την Ελλάδα ανάμεσα σε 13 χώρες, στο Διεθνές συνέδριο Επιχειρηματικότητας και Ηγεσίας Νέων Ψυχίατρων "Leadership and Professional skills Course" που διοργανώθηκε υπό την αιγίδα του Δικτύου Νέων Ψυχιάτρων και Επαγγελματιών Ψυχικής Υγείας Ελλάδας. Τέλος, στο ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο ασχολείται με όλο το φάσμα των ψυχικών διαταραχών, ολιστικά - ψυχοθεραπευτικά και ψυχοβιολογικά, με ιδιαίτερο ψυχοθεραπευτικό ενδιαφέρον την, εν εξελίξει, μετεκπαίδευση της στην Ψυχοθεραπεία με τη Διαμεσολάβηση Ζώων Θεραπείας, όπου ειδικά εκπαιδευμένα ζώα (ειδικότερα σκυλιά) χρησιμοποιούνται ως διαμεσολαβητές στην ψυχοθεραπεία που ασκεί ειδικά πιστοποιημένος επαγγελματίας Ψυχικής Υγείας, με στόχο την αντιμετώπιση Ψυχικών Διαταραχών.

Asomatou Arezina MD, MSc is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2006 with a grade of Very Good. She also holds a postgraduate diploma from the University of Athens with a thesis on "Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders," awarded with distinction. She completed her Psychiatry residency at the Athens Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria" in 2016 and subsequently worked as an assistant Psychiatrist at the Kallithea Health Center. From 2018 to 2025, she worked at the Psychiatric Clinic of the Argolis General Hospital - Argos Nursing Unit, where she held the position of Consultant Psychiatrist B'. She has gained valuable experience in the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of mental disorders, both at the primary healthcare level and in inpatient hospital care. She has attended seminars on psychoanalytic psychotherapeutic approaches. Finally, Dr. Arezina has participated in numerous psychiatric conferences and has published papers in Greek and international conferences and journals.

Valamoutopoulos Theodoros is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist - Group Analyst, Consultant at the 424 General Military Training Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He manages a wide range of cases encompassing the entire spectrum of his discipline, with a notable specialization in Psychoanalysis, Group Psychotherapy, Psychoses, Psychosexual Disorders, and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Additionally, since March 2021, the doctor has been a member of the International Psychoanalytical Association.

Konstantinos Xatzirafailidis is a Psychiatrist and maintains his private practice in Thessaloniki. He manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individualized needs of each person he treats.