Health professionals for Sadness and distress in Athens

Pliakou Maria BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kaisariani (near Karavel - Evangelismos metro station). She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, completing her fourth year of studies at Universität Konstanz in Germany, following a scholarship she received. During her studies, she completed clinical training at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki (P.H.Th.) and at the Day Care Center for Individuals with Memory Disorders. After completing her undergraduate studies, she gained significant experience in the assessment and support of patients with severe mental disorders, within the framework of clinical training in mental health at the Psychiatric Clinic of Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Clinical Psychology through postgraduate studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands, completing clinical training at the Leiden University Treatment and Expertise Centre, providing psychological support to university students. She followed a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (SCBS), and received theoretical training in therapy for children and adolescents. She worked for several years as a psychotherapist in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute for Research and Behavior Therapy (IRBT), and has worked in numerous therapy centers, providing individual psychotherapy to adults, children, adolescents, as well as counseling for parents.

Polyxronaki Panagiota is a clinical psychologist - psychotherapist providing online sessions.

She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University, Netherlands. She has been trained in the Cognitive Behavioral Approach by the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies.

She is certified in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, has completed the one-year postgraduate program in Clinical Psychopathology at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the Research University Mental Health Institute (EPISY), as well as holding a diploma in Coaching from UGROW and the Positive Psychology Society.

In parallel, she has attended numerous specialized trainings and continually pursues her professional development through supervision and ongoing education.

Regarding her professional training, she completed her internship as part of her postgraduate studies at the Psychiatric Clinic of the University Hospital of Heraklion and at the Alzheimer Day Center "Nefeli". Additionally, she completed an internship at the Student Counseling Center of NKUA, providing therapeutic support to students.

She works privately, providing sessions to adults and adolescents.

Η Αναστασία Μεντζελίδη είναι Ψυχολόγος και Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με εξειδίκευση στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, τις καταθλιπτικές διαταραχές, τις φοβίες, τη διπολική διαταραχή και τις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας. Είναι μέλος της Βρετανικής Ένωσης Ψυχολόγων (MBPsS) και έχει ολοκληρώσει τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στις Συναισθηματικές Διαταραχές στο Πανεπιστήμιο του King’s College London και στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχιατρικής, Ψυχολογίας και Νευροεπιστήμης του Λονδίνου. Διαθέτει ισχυρό ακαδημαϊκό και ερευνητικό υπόβαθρο, έχοντας ολοκληρώσει τις προπτυχιακές σπουδές της στην Ψυχολογία στο University of Sheffield, όπου διαμόρφωσε και τις πρώτες της ερευνητικές κατευθύνσεις πάνω στις καταθλιπτικές διαταραχές, ενώ στη συνέχεια πραγματοποίησε εξειδικευμένη μεταπτυχιακή έρευνα στη φωτοθεραπεία και τη διπολική διαταραχή. Στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής της εξέλιξης, εκπαιδεύτηκε και εποπτεύτηκε στο Maudsley Hospital – NHS Foundation Trust από διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένους ειδικούς στον τομέα των Συναισθηματικών Διαταραχών. Ανά τα χρόνια, έχει συνεργαστεί με κλινικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας στην Ελλάδα και το Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, παρέχοντας υποστήριξη σε άτομα με πολύπλοκες ψυχικές δυσκολίες. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ) και παράλληλα έχει παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια εμπλουτίζοντας το θεραπευτικό της ρεπερτόριο.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) και εμπλουτίζεται με στοιχεία από τη Θεραπεία Σχημάτων, τη Σωματική Θεραπεία και πρακτικές Ενσυνειδητότητας (mindfulness). Μέσα από έναν ασφαλή και συνεργατικό θεραπευτικό χώρο, στόχος είναι η κατανόηση των βαθύτερων μοτίβων σκέψης και συναισθήματος και η ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας.🌱

Daikidou Ioanna MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Panormou. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Center for Specialized Therapies "Logopaidevgein", as well as at the Special Educational Psychotherapy Center "Paideia En Exelixi". She has also served as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, external associate at "THERAPY NEST A. Kandaraki". She studied Psychology at Panteion University and has received further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. She completed a postgraduate program (MSc) in Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). Moreover, she attended the postgraduate seminar in Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at Aeginiteio Hospital, where she also worked as a Psychologist under the supervision of Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Konstantinos Kontoaggelos. She has also worked as a Psychologist (supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Konstantinos Kontoaggelos) at Aretaieio, Laiko, "Alexandra", and "Andreas Syngros" Hospitals. Furthermore, she has provided psychological services at the Psychogeriatric Society "NESTOR" and at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research in Exarcheia, as part of her practical training. Finally, she has participated in several scientific conferences and seminars.

Maria Lekka holds a BSc and MSc in Psychology/Child Psychology-Psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her postgraduate studies focused on Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She possesses four years of specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for adults (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. As part of her training, she attended a one-year program at G.N.S. Aeginiteio in collaboration with the Mental Health Research Institute (E.P.I.P.S.Y.) on "Awareness in Cognitive Psychotherapy" and also received training in "Adult Clinical Psychopathology." She has worked extensively with adults providing individual psychotherapy sessions, as well as with pediatric populations in nursery schools. During her professional career, she has been involved at the Mental Health Center (K.P.S.Y.) of Chalandri, G.N.S. Gennimatas, providing adult psychotherapy interventions, and completed her practical training at the Child Psychiatry Clinic of G.N.S. Sismanogleio and the Autism Unit of the General Pediatric Hospital Agia Sofia. Currently, alongside her private practice, she has been collaborating for the past three years with the "Beautiful World" Therapy Center, offering individual and group psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as parent counseling. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (ELPSE).

Xristidi Katerina MSc, BTEC is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in psychology from Panteion University and completed a postgraduate specialization program in Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychotherapy at London Metropolitan University, London. Additionally, she completed her specialization in Integrative Counseling/Psychotherapy (BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Integrative Counseling) from the UK institution Pearson, recognized by the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. A key advantage of the Integrative Approach is that it combines techniques from various modalities, allowing flexible adaptation to the needs and personality of each patient. She has worked at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital “Agia Sofia,” at the therapy center “En logo kai ergo,” and at the Hellenic Society for the Protection & Rehabilitation of Disabled Children, in the neuropsychological rehabilitation center for individuals with brain injuries and in the infant department. Finally, she regularly attends numerous conferences and seminars as part of her ongoing professional development.

Kollia Mairi is a psychologist. She holds a professional practice license with protocol number 4346/07-11-2019. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens. She specialized at the postgraduate level in Clinical Psychology (MSc in Clinical Psychology) at Leiden University in the Netherlands, where she graduated with distinction cum laude. She has completed a four-year study program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ). Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), also provided by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ). Furthermore, she has specialized in trauma therapy using the EMDR method at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. She has also received training in "Counseling and Mental Health in Infertility, the Perinatal and Reproductive Period" at the University of West Attica, focusing on psychological support regarding infertility, pregnancy, and transition to parenthood (postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, tokophobia, birth trauma, etc.). Currently, she works privately, conducting individual therapy sessions with adults, both in-person and online. She also collaborates with a clinic based abroad, providing psychotherapy online to clients worldwide. In parallel, she maintains a collaboration with an assisted reproduction (IVF) clinic and is a member of an interdisciplinary team at a gynecological clinic in central Athens. Sessions are conducted in Greek and English.

Grapsa Vasiliki MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a Master's degree (MSc) in Addiction Treatment - Addictology from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has been trained in EMDR Trauma Therapy by TACT Hellas, in the use and interpretation of the MMPI-2 Psychometric Tool by ISON Psychometrica, and is currently attending a postgraduate program in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens and the Research University Institute of Mental Health E.P.I.P.S.Y. She completed her clinical internship as a Psychologist at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 414 Military Hospital of Special Diseases and has been working as a Psychologist at ISON Psychometrica since 2023. Finally, with the aim of continuous professional development, she has participated in numerous conferences.

Nikoleta Ilda Vlassi is a Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist with a Integrative Approach,and Energy Healing Practitioner with over ten years of experience in personal development and psychosomatic balance. Her therapeutic journey began in adolescence, when in 1993 she was first introduced to the Silva Mind Control method, marking the start of a deep inner path of self-discovery that continues to this day. Since 2007, she has been an active member of a meditation group in Spain, where she deepens her practice in meditation and intuitive work, studying the unified science of the endouniverse developed by Jean-Paul Appel-Guerry. Her approach is holistic and integrative, combining elements of psychotherapy with energy techniques, guided meditation, psychospiritual shamanism, and experiential ritual practices. She draws inspiration from the work of Alejandro Jodorowsky and his psychospiritual shamanism, as well as from approaches such as systemic constellations and drama therapy, while also integrating the power of art, expression, and the body as tools for inner processing and healing.Born in Greece to a father from Corfu and a mother from Ecuador, she developed early on a multicultural and expansive perspective on human and spiritual development. She has lived and traveled in multiple countries, and for a period ran a meditation center in Ecuador, coordinating both in-person and online groups with participants from Latin American countries including Mexico, Peru, and Argentina. She has also been active in the arts through music, singing, theater, and performance, integrating creative expression into her therapeutic work. Today, she offers individual psychotherapy and energy sessions, guided meditations, and experiential self-awareness practices, both online and in-person, supporting individuals from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds on their journey toward mental balance and personal growth.

Η Γκαϊτατζή Ανδριάνα είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Ομόνοια. Είναι πτυχιούχος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι ειδικευόμενη ψυχαναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στο πενταετές πρόγραμμα του Ελληνικού Εκπαιδευτικού Ινστιτούτου Αναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Ομάδας και Οικογένειας (ΕΛ.ΕΚ.ΙΝ.), με εξειδίκευση στην ψυχαναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία ατόμου, ομάδας, ζεύγους και οικογένειας. Αυτή τη περίοδο φοιτά στο μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα «Διασυνδετική Ψυχιατρική: Απαρτιωμένη Φροντίδα Σωματικής και Ψυχικής Υγείας» της Ιατρικής Σχολής του ΕΚΠΑ. Έχει επιμορφωθεί στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία (ΕΚΙΣΥΠ), στην Ειδική Αγωγή (Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών) και στη Συστημική Θεραπεία Παιδιών στο εργαστήριο «Ροδάκινο». Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος σεμιναρίων και συνεδρίων ψυχολογίας στο ΕΚΠΑ, το Πάντειο και το City Unity College. Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει εργασία σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών και κέντρα ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, καθώς και σε δομές ψυχικής υγείας παιδιών και οικογενειών, πρακτική με νεαρούς ενήλικες με αυτισμό και αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, παράλληλη στήριξη σε σχολεία και ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε παιδική κατασκήνωση.Ακόμη συνεργάζεται με μεγάλες διαδικτυακές πλατφόρμες όπου παρέχει εξ αποστάσεως συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας.Έχει επίσης προσφέρει εθελοντική συμβουλευτική σε ενήλικες μέσω της πλατφόρμας «Μίλα Μου».

Σήμερα εργάζεται σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών και σε κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, ενώ δέχεται θεραπευόμενους σε έναν ζεστό, φιλόξενο χώρο στο κέντρο της Αθήνας, στην οδό Βερανζέρου 22 σε περιβάλλον εμπιστοσύνης και ασφάλειας. Πέρα από τις δια ζώσης συνεδρίες, προσφέρει και διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες, δίνοντας τη δυνατότητα πρόσβασης στη θεραπεία ανεξαρτήτως τοποθεσίας. Αναλαμβάνει παιδιά ,εφήβους, ενήλικες, συμβουλευτική γονέων, συμβουλευτική ζεύγους και οικογενειακή θεραπεία, ενώ εργάζεται πάνω σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα θεμάτων, όπως άγχος, κατάθλιψη, διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες, πένθος, αυτοεκτίμηση, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, ζητήματα ταυτότητας και δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις. Η προσέγγισή της είναι ψυχοδυναμική/ψυχαναλυτική, με στόχο τη βαθύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού και τη δημιουργία μιας πιο ικανοποιητικής και ισορροπημένης ζωής. Η ίδια βρίσκεται σε μακροχρόνια προσωπική θεραπεία και εποπτεία, τις οποίες θεωρεί θεμέλιο μιας αυθεντικής και ουσιαστικής θεραπευτικής σχέσης.

Η Αντωνοπούλου Μαίρη είναι Νευρολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελόκηπους.Έχει εργαστεί ως Υπεύθυνη Νευρολόγος στο Κέντρο νόσου Alzheimer IASIS στην Άνω Γλυφάδα και στο Metropolitan General. Επίσης,υπήρξε Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη Νευρολόγος στο Ιδιωτικό Πολυιατρείο Attica Medpoint στην περιοχή των Πατησίων ενώ εργάστηκε και ως εξωτερική συνεργάτιδα Νευρολόγος στα Ιδιωτικά Πολυιατρεία Medihall στην Κηφισιά και IΑΖΩ στο Χαιδάρι. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών. Στη συνέχεια, ειδικεύτηκε στη Νευρολογία στο 251 Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αεροπορίας και αποτελεί την πρώτη Ειδικό Νευρολόγο που αποφοίτησε από το συγκεκριμένο νοσοκομείο, σε ηλικία μόλις 29 ετών. Κατά τη διάρκεια της ειδικότητας εκπαιδεύτηκε στη διαγνωστική διερεύνηση και θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση των νοσηλευόμενων ασθενών της Νευρολογικής Κλινικής, στην αντιμετώπιση επειγόντων νευρολογικών περιστατικών στο Τμήμα Επειγόντων Περιστατικών του Νοσοκομείου, στη λειτουργία Τακτικού Εξωτερικού Νευρολογικού Ιατρείου και παρακολούθηση ασθενών με χρόνιες νευρολογικές νόσους, στη λειτουργία Νευροφυσιολογικού Εργαστηρίου (Ηλεκτροεγκεφαλογράφημα, ηλεκτρομυογράφημα, προκλητά δυναμικά) και στις παρακλινικές εξετάσεις/διασυνδετική. Επίσης, στα πλαίσια της ειδικότητας, εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Α' Παθολογική Κλινική για 9 μήνες καθώς και στη Ψυχιατρική Κλινική οπότε και ήρθε σε επαφή με τη διαγνωστική αξιολόγηση και θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση ασθενών με διαταραχές διάθεσης, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, διαταραχές προσαρμογής, ψυχωτικές διαταραχές και διαταραχές από χρήση ουσιών. Κατά τη διάρκεια της επαγγελματικής της πορείας, το εκπαιδευτικό της κομμάτι συνεχίστηκε μέσα από σεμινάρια και συνέδρια σε τομείς της νευρολογίας όπως σκλήρυνση κατά πλάκας, κεφαλαλγία, νευροφυσιολογία κ.α. Το 2015 ξεκίνησε το προσωπικό της ταξίδι στον χώρο της Ψυχοθεραπείας, ενώ ταυτόχρονα εκπαιδεύτηκε ως Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής.Το συγκεκριμένο πρόγραμμα, εκτός από την προσωπική ατομική και ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία, περιλαμβάνει Αρχές Ψυχοδυναμικής, CBT, Gestalt και Συστημικής Συμβουλευτικής. Συνέχισε την εκπαίδευσή της ως Γνωσιακή -Συμπεριφορική (CBT) Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στο ίδιο κέντρο. Τέλος, ασχολήθηκε και με τη διδασκαλία ιατρικών μαθημάτων στον τομέα των ιατρικών - παραϊατρικών επαγγελμάτων σε Ιδιωτικό ΙΕΚ.

Kandiliotis Danae is a psychologist - psychotherapist and has a private office in the centre of Athens. She holds a BSc, MSc in Psychology and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Psychologists. Community of Behavior Analysis. In addition, she has completed two years of study at the two post-graduate trainings in the Department of Sociology of Panteion University, two post-graduate trainings in Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapy and is a Behavioural Analyst. In her office she undertakes a variety of clinical cases, mainly anxiety disorders, mood and personality disorders. She has worked extensively with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and has attended as speaker at conferences, workshops and television shows. In addition, she has conducted internship at the Smile of the Child and has also been a collaborator of the Local Mental Health Promotion Team of the Municipality of Nea Smyrni and other institutions. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and trainings regarding Psychology issues and Psychiatry, while she is also involved in issues of work and Organizational Psychology. She serves in the Athens area, in the centre of Athens and in the area of Ampelokipi. Both offices are located at a minimum distance from metro stations.

Tragara Elena is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Ano Patisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and has been trained in the Gestalt therapeutic approach at the Psychotherapy and Training Center "Gestalt Foundation." As part of her studies, she completed her internship at the 251st General Air Force Hospital, as well as at the Clinical and Research Department of the Institut Curie in Paris, France. Additionally, she has received training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital through the "Panagiotis Oulis" program. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Blocks Rehab Philoktitis," where she collaborated with individuals suffering from chronic conditions, as well as patients requiring psychological support during their rehabilitation and recovery following sudden health issues. Her objective is to create a safe space for individuals seeking to deeply understand themselves and evolve the way they relate to others. Within her practice, Ground Psychotherapy, a multipurpose psychotherapy space operates, founded on the principles of human care and empathy towards people's needs. It is a supportive environment that simultaneously provides the appropriate ground for the emergence of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and needs. Mental health services offered include individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and counseling.

Mpita Eirini is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist – Mental Health Counselor and a graduate of Sociology from Panteion University, with private practices in Athens and Norway. She has been trained in Couples Therapy & Parenting Counseling and has further specialized in Child Psychology and Infant and Preschool Child Psychology (NKUA). Additionally, she regularly attends annual seminars and lectures. Her internship at the Greek Forum of Migrants and her voluntary work with the Norwegian Red Cross have enhanced her sensitivity to issues of cultural integration, identity, and mental health support for vulnerable populations. Having lived and worked in multicultural environments, she approaches therapy with openness, understanding, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual. She works with adults and couples facing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship challenges, or life transitional phases. For Mpita Eirini, therapy is a profound dialogue where symptoms serve as starting points for understanding and processing what has not yet been expressed. She creates a safe space where each person can freely express themselves and meaningfully connect with their inner self.

Danatsopoulou Keli is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist, holding an M.Sc. in Person-Centered Counseling and Psychotherapy, certified by the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). She works privately as a Psychotherapist, and her personal philosophy is based on trust in the uniqueness of each individual and the personal process of development, therapy, and improvement of their quality of life.