Health professionals for Ταυτότητα φύλου in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Lamprinopoulou Margarita is a Psychotherapist - Family Counselor and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor in Art and Science from Deree College. She is a certified therapist in the "Walking in your shoes" method and has attended educational and experiential training seminars related to mental health at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations. She has served as a Trainer and Coordinator in numerous seminars and also participates voluntarily in many of them. Additionally, she has taken part in various conferences aimed at expanding her knowledge in her field. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society and the European Counseling Association and is fluent in English and French.

Pavlos Karathanos is a licensed Psychologist (License No. 281828/5193) who offers online therapy sessions based in Athens, Greece. He completed his undergraduate studies in Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and pursued further training in Theoretical Approaches at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Music Therapy (therapy through the arts).

In 2011, he provided his services as a Psychologist at the Psychological Support and Telecounseling Helpline of KETHEA, and later worked at the American School of The Hague in the Netherlands, offering one-to-one coaching

He has specialized in issues related to anxiety disorders, emotional regulation difficulties, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, performance anxiety, school-related stress (including university entrance exam anxiety), tics, and the empowerment of LGBTQI+ individuals.

He is in ongoing personal therapy and clinical supervision.

Piliati Ioanna is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains private practices in Vrilissia and Chalandri. She specializes in Systemic - Family Counseling and therapy for individuals and couples. She is a regular member of the Greek and European Association of Counseling. She works with individuals, couples, families, parents, and groups on issues related to gender identity, sexual difficulties, interpersonal relationships, anxiety problems, panic attacks, and other emotional difficulties and mood disorders, grief, and more. Within a framework of protection, safety, and acceptance, she works aiming at the psychological support of adolescents and adults. She focuses on highlighting their skills and psychological resources to empower them and achieve a harmonious life with balance. She has 25 years of experience and expertise in the fields of communication and personal development. She has collaborated with a wide network of individuals and groups with very diverse backgrounds, experiences, needs, behaviors, and lifestyles. She places great importance on the human need for understanding, acceptance, and support. She is an ally to the individual regarding their interpersonal relationships and the various challenges they face in different phases of their changing life. After her personal engagement with Systemic Psychotherapy, she decided to change her career path by obtaining a degree in Psychology and specializing in Systemic Counseling - Family Therapy.

Bpokou Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate studies (MSc), earning a master's degree in Liaison Psychiatry from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her psychotherapeutic training, she participates in the Educational Program in Cognitive Psychotherapies at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPIΨY). She has also completed basic training in EMDR Therapy at TACT HELLAS as well as in the administration, interpretation, and scoring of diagnostic tools (WAIS-IV, WISC, SCID II, SCID-5, MMPI II). She has gained experience through her internship in Psychology and Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Institute for Rational Emotive and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and collaborates with the Neurodevelopmental Disorders department of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and clinical psychology.

Η Υφαντή Χρυσάνθη - Μαρία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Χαλάνδρι. Ολοκλήρωσε τις βασικές σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία, στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και διαθέτει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι αριστούχος του Μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος "Προαγωγή Ψυχικής Υγείας και Πρόληψη Ψυχιατρικών Διαταραχών" της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών, του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Ψυχολόγος Υγείας). Παράλληλα, είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία (School Psychology) και επεκτείνει τις γνώσεις της μέχρι σήμερα παρακολουθώντας πλήθος σεμιναρίων και κλινικών συνεδριών. Συγκεκριμένα, το παρόν διάστημα παρακολουθεί το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα στην Ομαδική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία του Ινστιτούτου Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης (ΙΟΑΦ). Είναι πιστοποιημένη Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, αφού έλαβε την τετραετή μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, στο Ευρωπαϊκό Ινστιτούτο Συνθετικής Ψυχοθεραπείας "Σύγχρονα Αμφιαράεια" του Τεχνοβλαστού Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Είναι εξειδικευμένη στη Συνθετική, Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική, Ανθρωποκεντρική, Συστημική, Σχεσιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία και στην Ψυχολογία Υγείας.

Αναφορικά με την επαγγελματική της εμπειρία, είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης και εκπαιδεύτρια σε ιδιωτικά κέντρα. Στο παρελθόν, έχει εργασθεί ως Ψυχολόγος στο κατάστημα κράτησης γυναικών του Ελεώνα και στο Δήμο Θηβαίων. Στα πλαίσια αυτά απέκτησε εμπειρία στη διάγνωση , τη συμβουλευτική ευάλωτων ομάδων, καθώς και κλινική εμπειρία, αφού εκτελούσε το κομμάτι της ποινικής διαμεσολάβησης σε θύτες ενδοοικογενειακής βίας κατόπιν εισαγγελικών παραγγελιών, σε συνεργασία με κλινικά πλαίσια . Εργάστηκε για ένα έτος στο κέντρο με άτομα με αναπηρία και αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές "Άγιοι Ανάργυροι". Επιπρόσθετα, έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικά τις υπηρεσίες της κατά των ναρκωτικών στη μονάδα "ΑΤΡΑΠΟΣ" του ΟΚΑΝΑ για εφήβους και νέους αλλά και στη γραμμή τηλεφωνικής υποστήριξης 10306 του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών. Τέλος, θεωρεί την ψυχοθεραπεία "ένα ταξίδι με προορισμό τον εαυτό μας".

(Πραγματοποιούνται συνεδρίες δια ζώσης και online) .

{Στο γραφείο υπάρχει συνεργάτης κλινικός ψυχολόγος}

Vasileiou Lida MA is a certified Psychosomatic Health Counselor and conducts online sessions. She is a graduate of the Sociology Department of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences with a specialization in Criminology. She holds a master's degree in Psychosomatic Health Counseling with the application of the Evaluative Cognitive Model, an interdisciplinary model for the Promotion of Mental Health that integrates information and knowledge from both medical and humanities disciplines. Specifically, it combines medical data and knowledge from Neurosciences with scientific insights from the fields of Mental Health Promotion, Cognitive Therapeutic Models, and Positive Psychology. She emphasizes Psychosomatic Health, aiming to approach the individual in a short period through a structured practice. Additionally, the specialist holds a certification in training for Cognitive Counseling and Interventions from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. Continuing her studies, she attended the Special Education program in Supervisory Evaluative Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), through the Center for Evaluative Study of Psychosomatic Health (KE.AM.PSY), in collaboration with the Society for the Promotion of Psychiatry and Related Sciences (EL.E.P.PSY.S.EP). Ms. Vasileiou provides counseling services tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Panagiotis Tagaris holds an MSc and is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with private practices in Nea Filadelfeia and Neo Iraklio. He has extensive experience managing a wide range of clinical cases. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Panteion University, a BSc in Primary Education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MSc in School Counseling and Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Cyprus, as well as an MSc in Educational Sciences from the University of the Aegean.

Additionally, he has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), and is a Certified Career Counselor (Certified Ariston Counsellor – CAS).

He works privately, providing individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents with a broad spectrum of interpersonal difficulties (separation, grief), depression, anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and also offers parental counseling sessions.

He is employed as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychological support and counseling to students, educators, and families. He has many years of experience in mental health, education, and social service, actively participating in initiatives for the prevention of school bullying and adult education.

He has participated as a speaker in numerous conferences and training sessions and has been honored by the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the European Resuscitation Council for his longstanding contribution to the education of citizens and healthcare professionals in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Sofia Aperi is an honors graduate Psychologist, BSc from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA), and holds a professional practice license. She works in counseling and psychotherapeutic settings (psychodynamic-psychoanalytic orientation). She undertakes individual therapies (adults, adolescents, children) as well as family and couples counseling. She provides her services both in-person and online, offering individual psychotherapy sessions with respect and responsibility. Notably, she has collaborated with the Mental Health Center of the Research University Institute of Mental Hygiene, Neurosciences & Precision Medicine "Kostas Stefanis" (E.P.I.P.S.Y.) and the Special Primary School of Agios Dimitrios. Additionally, she has academic research activity and has attended, among others, training programs on Loss and Grief Counseling, Depression, and Psychosomatic Disorders.

Metta Kalliopi, MSc, is a Psychotherapist offering online sessions in both Greek and English, based between Athens and Amsterdam. She holds two Master’s degrees — in Clinical Psychology (Leiden University, the Netherlands) and Neuroscience (Carleton University, Canada). Kalliopi works exclusively online, providing psychotherapeutic support to adults in Greece and abroad. She works with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, panic attacks, work-related stress, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal issues, psychosomatic symptoms, self-esteem challenges, addictions, as well as existential concerns related to meaning and identity. In her therapeutic practice, she integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy, aiming to help clients understand and change limiting patterns of thought and behavior. She supports individuals in managing anxiety, improving relationships, and enhancing self-esteem. Kalliopi also places particular emphasis on empowering and supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, approaching every individual with acceptance, respect, and authenticity. She has completed over 300 hours of personal psychotherapy, deepening her understanding of the therapeutic process and human experience.

Makris Panagiotis is an M.A Psychotherapist trained in the Person-centred approach; with the office being located in Cholargos. He graduated from the University of Nottingham, in the U.K, after completing his Master’s degree in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling & Psychotherapy. In 2018 he was chosen to be an active member and a therapist at the University’s research clinic - Human Flourishing Project (H.F.P), which remains up until today. Additionally, he was nominated as “mentor” for the new trainee therapist at the University’s research clinic. Furthermore, he holds the Emotion Focused Therapy (E.F.T) Level 1 & 2 certificates from both the University of Nottingham and the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. He attended multiple training courses, in practice, regarding anger issues on “How to help clients with their anger - a therapist’s toolkit”, working with suicidal tendencies on “KRD Training: working with suicidal clients” and also in working with anxiety and chronic stress issues on “CPD Training: Treating chronic stress”. Panagiotis completed the American College of Greece - Deree the graduate certificate program in psychology. He graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki after completing his B.A in Social and Pastoral Theology; at the same time he completed multiple modules from the psychology department at the Aristotle University’s School of Philosophy. He is a recognised Psychotherapist by D.O.A.T.A.P and a registered member of both the National Counselling Society (N.C.S.) and the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (B.A.C.P - MBACP - Registered Member). Some of the topics that Person-centred Psychotherapy deals with are anxiety & stress, anger issues, addition issues, mental health issues, acceptance, panic attacks, sexuality, insecurities, inner peace and relationship issues.