Health professionals for Sadness and distress in Papagou

Dr. Maria Livanou, PhD, MSc, Senior Lecturer, is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specializing in child and adolescent therapy, with a particular emphasis on the psychodynamic approach. She has an academic background in the United States and the United Kingdom and holds an academic post at King’s College London (KCL). Her research focuses on child and adolescent mental health.

Her therapeutic approach is primarily grounded in psychodynamic therapy, aiming to understand deeper emotional processes and relationship patterns. At the same time, it remains individualized and holistic, responding to the unique needs of each child, adolescent, adult, and family.

During sessions, parental counselling and parent therapy are offered—from pregnancy through the early years of the child—along with support for families during early parenthood. Discussions may include topics related to early child development and the parent–infant relationship. She places particular emphasis on addressing communication difficulties, enhancing psychological well-being, building self-confidence, and improving social relationships.

She works with a wide range of issues concerning childhood and adolescence, including:

• Anxiety and anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic attacks)
• Phobias, separation anxiety, and attachment issues
• Depressive mood, depression, social withdrawal
• Adjustment difficulties and emotional distress
• Psychosomatic symptom
• Low self-esteem
• Difficulties in communication and social relationships, family conflicts, and adaptation to change (e.g., divorce)
• Grief and loss management
• Eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns
• School-related difficulties, academic stress, and performance anxiety
• Issues of identity, self-image, and adolescent development
• Conduct problems, anger management difficulties, delinquent behavior
• Family counselling and therapy
• Neurodevelopmental difficulties (e.g., autism, ADHD)
• Trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), developmental trauma, and adverse childhood experiences

Keletseki Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Papagou. She completed her studies in Psychology at the University of East London and subsequently a Master's program in Integrative Psychotherapy Model (MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy), focusing on psychoanalytic-type psychotherapy. She provides psychotherapeutic support to adults seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, their emotions, and recurring patterns in their lives and relationships, as well as individuals looking for more joy and balance in their daily lives. Additionally, she supports parents facing difficulties in managing their children and wishing to explore the why and how of family relationships. For her, the therapeutic relationship holds central importance, as her goal is for the people she works with to feel safety, trust, deep understanding, and acceptance. The session time constitutes a space where each person can express themselves freely, without judgment, and through such a therapeutic relationship, significant and profound changes can emerge. She addresses issues such as difficulties and conflicts in relationships, marital challenges, divorce, support during pregnancy and postpartum periods, parental counseling, anxiety management, panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, loss - grief, transitional life phases, and eating disorders. Her integrative approach allows her to tailor the therapeutic process to the needs and uniqueness of each client, drawing tools from different therapeutic models, with psychoanalytic understanding as the central axis.

Ο Φλώρος Χρήστος MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί το γραφείο του στου Ζωγράφου (Γουδή - Αμπελόκηποι), προσφέρει υψηλού επιπέδου υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας, με απόλυτη εχεμύθεια και επαγγελματισμό. Βασισμένος στη γνώση και τη μεγάλη εμπειρία και εξειδίκευσή του, ο κ. Φλώρος Θ. Χρήστος μπορεί να συνεργαστεί μαζί σας για την αποτελεσματική αντιμετώπιση διαφόρων θεμάτων ψυχολογικής φύσεως, που δυσχεραίνουν την καθημερινότητά σας. Ο κ. Χρήστος Φλώρος ξεκίνησε τις σπουδές του στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο και συνέχισε τις σπουδές του στην Ψυχολογία, με μεταπτυχιακούς τίτλους σπουδών στην ψυχολογία της υγείας (MSc in Health Psychology) με διάκριση από το Πανεπιστήμιο Cardiif και UH Hatfield του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου, ενώ είναι καταχωρημένος ως MSc Ψυχολόγος και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου στην Ελλάδα. Είναι μετεκπαιδευθείς στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής (μέλος του British Association for counseling and psychotherapy), καθώς και στη Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο και την Ελληνική ψυχιατρική εταιρεία (Basic and Advanced) με διάκριση. Επιπροσθέτως, αποπεράτωσε με άριστα το μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα εξειδίκευσης του Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστήμιου Αθηνών «Ιατρική Ψυχολογία», ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει σε πιστοποιημένα εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα που αφορούν στην διαχείριση διαζυγίου γονέων-παιδιών καθώς και στην προσωπική συμβουλευτική και τη συμβουλευτική γονέων. Μιλάει τρεις γλώσσες , αγγλικά γαλλικά και ιταλικά. Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολουθήσει εκπαίδευση από το Medical University of South Carolina πάνω στο μετατραυματικό στρες και τη γνωσιακή συμπεριφορική θεραπεία. Ακόμη, έχει παρακολουθήσει και εκπαιδευτεί στο ΗΜΙ (hypnosis motivational institute) της California USA, στο προκαταρκτικό πρόγραμμα σπουδών της κλινικής ύπνωσης. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε αρκετά επιστημονικά σεμινάρια και συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και στο εξωτερικό. Στο βιογραφικό του περιλαμβάνεται το Σισμανόγλειο Νοσοκομείο Αμαλία Φλέμινγκ, το Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, το εξειδικευμένο κέντρο ημέρας και κοινωνικού διαλόγου (ΠΕΨΑΕΕ), η ΜΚΟ "μαζί για το παιδί", το ιδιωτικό κέντρο υγείας και ευεξίας AURUM, κ.α. Ο Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής κ. Φλώρος Θ. Χρήστος σάς περιμένει σε ένα φιλικό και ζεστό χώρο στην περιοχή του Ζωγράφου (Γουδή - Αμπελόκηποι), (και διαδικτυακά για όσους η απόσταση, η μετοίκηση σε άλλη χώρα η έλλειψη χρόνου ή οι επαγγελματικές υποχρεώσεις δεν επιτρέπουν τις δια ζώσης συνεδρίες), όπου προσφέρει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας, με ενσυναίσθηση και σεβασμό για κάθε έναν από εσάς. Ειδικές τιμές είναι δυνατόν να γίνουν για φοιτητές και ευπαθείς ομάδες.

Anna Karatheodorou MSc is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She is a graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with honors. She holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Health Psychology from City University of London, as well as in Human Resource Management from the University of Westminster, London. Currently, she is completing her specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Education "Logos Psychis." During her studies, she completed her internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Air Force Hospital, gaining significant experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, the administration of psychometric tools, and the understanding and assessment of acute mental disorders. Subsequently, she collaborated with hospital units and social services in the United Kingdom — including the NHS (National Health Service) — providing specialized psychological support to individuals with chronic conditions, disabilities, and adjustment difficulties, as well as to those experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosomatic symptoms, and psychosocial challenges. Concurrently, she has been active in the field of occupational and organizational psychology within corporate environments, designing and coordinating prevention, empowerment, and psychoeducation programs. Her approach is based on Systemic Psychotherapy and is enriched by contemporary psychological approaches tailored to the needs and goals of each client. She draws tools from Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). She believes that every individual possesses the capacity for change and growth when placed in an environment of acceptance and safety. Finally, the specialist provides individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, couples therapy, parental counseling, and group psychotherapy sessions in her office.

Mitsopoulou Maria is a Mental Health Counselor who conducts individual sessions. After completing her studies in the Department of Communication and Mass Media at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she continued her education at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (Kallithea), obtaining a diploma in Mental Health Counseling following three years of training and practical experience, including case management and observation of self-awareness groups and individual sessions. Simultaneously, she complements her academic knowledge and skills by studying for a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at the Metropolitan College of Athens in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University (UK). Additionally, the specialist continually enhances her expertise by attending seminars and specialized training programs in various fields of mental health. Finally, she offers online sessions, with in-person counseling services expected to be available soon.

Georgia Koltsida MSc is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (grade 8.41/10) and holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in “Child and Adolescent Mental Health” from the European University of Cyprus (grade 9.45/10). She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Society for Cognitive-Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ), recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Additionally, she has completed specializations in the use of psychometric tools (WISC-V, WAIS-IV, MMPI-2, SCID-5-CV, SCID-5-PD), as well as further training in school psychology and personality disorders (Cluster C). Professionally, she has worked in mental health facilities and special education centers, providing assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention to children, adolescents, and adults. Through the Doctor Anytime platform, she offers individual sessions to adults facing difficulties such as anxiety, depressive mood, low self-esteem, or interpersonal challenges, aiming at psychological empowerment and personal development within a framework of trust, respect, and empathy.

Nektaria Siatra is a Psychologist based in Agia Paraskevi, specializing in counseling and psychotherapy for adults.

She is trained in systemic therapy and in supporting couples and families, and has attended specialized seminars on depression, anxiety, psychological trauma, and sexuality.

Her professional experience includes work in mental health residential facilities, as well as in support centers for adolescents, parents, and families. In her private practice, she offers individual sessions with a focus on the systemic approach, emphasizing the role of human relationships in emotional well-being.

As a Psychologist and Systemic Therapist, she is committed to mental health care and to strengthening interpersonal connections. She works with adolescents, couples, and families, while consistently continuing her theoretical and practical training through ongoing education, personal therapy, and supervision.

She believes that personal growth and emotional balance require nurturing meaningful relationships that offer inspiration, support, and purpose. Self-care and the care of our relationships form the foundation of a fulfilling and authentic life.

From the perspective of Systemic Thinking, each person is seen as part of a broader whole. Every change in one member of the system has the potential to bring positive transformation to the entire system. People often experience psychological distress within relationships—but through genuine and supportive interaction, those same relationships can become a space for healing and growth.

Gkioka Nikolina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has been trained for 4 years in the Gestalt psychotherapeutic method at the Gestalt Foundation and in EMDR Psychotherapy for trauma treatment at the Athens Trauma Therapy Institute. She has collaborated in various settings such as the telephone support line "Together for the Child" and the association K.E.F.I. (Association of Cancer Patients, Volunteers, Friends, and Doctors of Athens). She worked with the Hellenic National Association Against Epilepsy with patient groups and individual sessions, as well as with visits to epilepsy clinics in hospitals. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist at the 1st General Lyceum of Galatsi and as a trainer Psychologist at the Lifelong Learning Centers of the Municipality of Athens and in Parenting Schools. Currently, she practices privately in Neo Psychiko, where she provides services as a psychotherapist for adults, adolescents, and children and as a coordinator of adult therapeutic groups and experiential workshops.

Konstantinos Giannoukakis is a graduate of the Psychology Department at Hunter College, City University of New York. He studied in Manhattan, New York, where he lived for six years, and then moved to Athens to pursue his postgraduate studies. He obtained his master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London and has been trained in Cognitive-Analytic Psychotherapy (Hellenic Association for Cognitive-Analytic Psychotherapy). Additionally, he regularly participates in seminars and therapeutic technique training, as well as various psychology conferences. During his military service, he served as a Psychologist in the Psychosocial Care Unit in Lemnos, gaining extensive experience due to a wide range of cases at both clinical and social levels. He has also worked at PEPSAE (Panhellenic Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Professional Reintegration), where the aim was the smooth social integration of individuals with psychosocial difficulties.

Mpalomenou Eirini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice (#106342) and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She holds degrees from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Guglielmo Marconi University. Currently, she is undergoing training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of Man (AKMA), while receiving weekly supervision to ensure comprehensive case management. She has been trained in Clinical Psychopathology (EPIPSY) and in Psychoeducation of families with individuals experiencing Psychosis (EPIPSY). Simultaneously, she regularly attends educational seminars and programs for her continuous professional development and specialization. She has experience in psychotherapy for children and adolescents with psychosocial and emotional disorders, having worked with children, adolescents, and adults in Centers for Special Therapies. 

Zampouni Vasiliki - Ioanna is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She has completed studies in Biothymic Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnosis, and counseling at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling, as well as in Synthetic Counseling at the Tree of Therapy. Additionally, she has undertaken studies in Human Loss - Grief and in Anxiety - Depression, Psychoeducation, and Management at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Association and the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy. As a Mental Health Counselor and Hypnosis Psychotherapist, she provides specialized services that assist individuals in overcoming personal and emotional challenges, thereby improving their quality of life. With numerous studies and certifications in the field of mental health, she offers a comprehensive approach that integrates techniques such as biothymic psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis, and synthetic counseling.

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.

Dimitris Aggelopoulos is a psychotherapist and educator specializing in Group Analysis. In his private practice, located in the center of Athens, he provides individual and group psychotherapy to individuals facing challenges in their personal lives, relationships, or mental health. His goal is not only the relief of symptoms, but also the emergence of each unique individual and the discovery of new ways of behavior and perception, focusing on healthy relationships and a sense of fulfillment.

He firmly believes that psychological difficulties are not solely individual problems, but mirrors of society, the relationships, and the groups within which we live and interact. Through Group Analysis, he utilizes the function of the group to facilitate the revealing of hidden aspects of the self, offering honest feedback and creating a space where individuals can express themselves freely, without fear of judgment. The group operates as a microcosm of relationships – a dynamic reality in which changes do not remain theoretical, but significantly impact the members’ broader lives.

Dimitris Aggelopoulos fosters an environment of safety and trust, where each person has the opportunity to face their challenges and cultivate the distinctive characteristics of their personality. Psychotherapy is not a luxury, but a vital investment in the relationship with ourselves and others.

Η Στεφανία Καραζόλη είναι Ψυχολόγος, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Χολαργό και είναι τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων. Σπούδασε ψυχολογία στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών στην Αθήνα και ολοκλήρωσε τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στην "Ψυχιατροδικαστική" στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει ολοκληρώσει πιστοποιημένες εκπαιδεύσεις στην "Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία. Θεωρία και Κλινική Πράξη", στην "Εγκληματολογική Ψυχολογία" και στην "Ειδική Αγωγή: Διεπιστημονικές Πρακτικές Σύγκλισης" από το Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης και Δια Βίου Μάθησης (Κ.Ε.ΔΙ.ΒΙ.Μ.) του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Συνεχίζοντας παράλληλα τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές βρίσκεται στο στάδιο ολοκλήρωσης του ΔΠΜΣ "Ποινικό Δίκαιο και Εξαρτήσεις" στην Θεραπευτική Κατεύθυνση της Νομικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και του Τμήματος Νομικής του Πανεπιστημίου της Λευκωσίας σε συνεργασία με το ΚΕΘΕΑ. Στην διάρκεια των προπτυχιακών της σπουδών πραγματοποίησε πρακτική άσκηση στην Ανοικτή Θεραπευτική Κοινότητα Εφήβων και στο Κέντρο Οικογενειακής Υποστήριξης του ΚΕΘΕΑ "ΕΞΑΝΤΑΣ" κυρίως στον συντονισμό και την εποπτεία των ομάδων γονέων και στις ατομικές συνεδρίες. Στο πλαίσιο των μεταπτυχιακών της σπουδών πραγματοποίησε πρακτική άσκηση και εκπαίδευση στο Ιατρείο Ψυχιατροδικαστικής της B’ Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου "ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ", στο Ψυχιατρικό Κατάστημα Κορυδαλλού, στην "ΕΠΑΝΟΔΟ" (Κέντρο Επανένταξης Αποφυλακισμένων), στο Εργαστήριο Ιατροδικαστικής και Τοξικολογίας του Εθνικού Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, στο Κέντρο Απεξάρτησης Τοξικομανών Κρατουμένων Ελαιώνα, σε δομές του ΚΕΘΕΑ στην Αττική, στον ΟΚΑΝΑ, στο Πρωτοδικείο και στην Εισαγγελία Αθηνών. Πραγματοποίησε επίσης τριετές εθελοντικό έργο για παιδιά που έχουν υποστεί παραμέληση ή/και κακοποίηση στο "Χαμογέλο του Παιδιού" στο Σπίτι στο Περιστέρι. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων, ημερίδων και συνεδριών που αφορούν την ψυχιατροδικαστική, την ψυχοσωματική ιατρική, την ψυχιατρική παιδιού και εφήβου, το θεσμό της αναδοχής, τον σχολικό εκφοβισμό, τη δυσφορία φύλου στην εφηβεία, τις εξαρτήσεις και την ενδοοικογενειακή βία. Στον δημόσιο τομέα έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος στην Περιφέρεια Αττικής, στην Αυτοτελή Διεύθυνση Πολιτικής Προστασίας και στην Διεύθυνση Δημόσιας Υγείας και Κοινωνικής Μέριμνας του Νοτίου Τομέα Αθηνών (2021-2025) αποκτώντας πολύτιμη εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ευάλωτων κοινωνικών ομάδων, στον τομέα της παιδικής προστασίας (υιοθεσία-αναδοχή) καθώς και στα πλαίσια του Κοινωνικού Συμβούλου.