Psychologists near Argyroupoli

Chrysoula Mpouka is the scientific director of the Center for Special Therapies "Epi Paidon Ergo," located in Glyfada, Attica.

She has extensive training and experience in her field. She graduated from the University of West Attica, is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Occupational Therapists, and is continuing her postgraduate studies in Developmental Psychology. She has obtained certifications in Sensory Integration (S.I.T.), administration of the EDAFALFA test, the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2, Greek version), Logometro, Achenbach for preschool and school-aged children, BAYLEY-4 Scales, RAVEN'S Educational CPM/CVS, as well as in dysgraphia. Additionally, she has completed the theoretical part of the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Bobath method (N.D.T.).

Her professional experience includes working with children and adolescents with various diagnoses, as well as participating as a member of Special Evaluation Committees within the framework of the "Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities" program. Continuous education and commitment to professional development are her key goals to provide high-quality occupational therapy services.

Το Harmonylife είναι ένα φιλόξενο και σύγχρονο κέντρο αυτογνωσίας και ψυχικής υγείας στον Άλιμο, αφιερωμένο στην προσωπική εξέλιξη και την ολιστική θεραπεία. Προσφέρει ένα ευρύ φάσμα υπηρεσιών για ενήλικες, εφήβους, ζευγάρια και γονείς, συνδυάζοντας επιστημονικές μεθόδους ψυχοθεραπείας με σύγχρονες εναλλακτικές θεραπευτικές πρακτικές. Η θεραπευτική προσέγγιση του Harmonylife βασίζεται στη συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεία, με στοιχεία από τη γνωσιακή-συμπεριφορική, την ψυχοδυναμική και τη συστημική θεωρία. Παράλληλα, ενσωματώνονται τεχνικές όπως η κλινική ύπνωση, το breathwork, ο διαλογισμός mindfulness, το sound healing και η θετική ψυχολογία, δημιουργώντας ένα πραγματικά ολιστικό μοντέλο θεραπείας που αγγίζει το νου, το σώμα, τα συναισθήματα και το πνεύμα. Η επιστημονική ομάδα του κέντρου απαρτίζεται από έμπειρους επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας, όπως ο Ψυχολόγος Ζαχαριάς Λουκάς-Ίαν, και εξειδικευμένους συνεργάτες που εργάζονται με συνέπεια και ευαισθησία για τη δημιουργία εξατομικευμένων θεραπευτικών πλάνων. Κοινός στόχος είναι η ουσιαστική υποστήριξη του κάθε ανθρώπου στο ταξίδι της αυτογνωσίας και της εσωτερικής μεταμόρφωσης. Στο Harmonylife προσφέρονται υπηρεσίες όπως Ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής, Συνεδρίες υπνοθεραπείας & κλινικής ύπνωσης, Συμβουλευτική γονέων και θεραπεία ζευγαριών, Ομάδες προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και αυτογνωσίας, Βιωματικά εργαστήρια και retreats, καθώς και Ομάδες χαλάρωσης και ψυχικής ενδυνάμωσης με διαλογισμό, ήχο, αναπνοή και σωματική έκφραση. Ιδιαίτερη έμφαση δίνεται στη συνεργατική προσέγγιση, όπου διαφορετικές ειδικότητες συνυπάρχουν αρμονικά, προσφέροντας μια ολοκληρωμένη εμπειρία θεραπείας και προσωπικής ενδυνάμωσης. Το Harmonylife αξιοποιεί επίσης θεραπευτικό υλικό και βιβλία που έχουν σχεδιαστεί ειδικά για ομάδες αυτογνωσίας και βιωματικής μάθησης. Το κέντρο έχει αναπτύξει και εταιρικά προγράμματα ψυχικής ενδυνάμωσης, συμβάλλοντας στην ενίσχυση της ευεξίας και της παραγωγικότητας των εργαζομένων, εντός ενός πιο ισορροπημένου και υγιούς εργασιακού περιβάλλοντος. Με βαθιά πίστη στη δια βίου μάθηση και τη συνεχή εξέλιξη, η ομάδα του Harmonylife παρακολουθεί συστηματικά εκπαιδεύσεις, συνέδρια και διεθνή σεμινάρια, φροντίζοντας να παραμένει στην αιχμή της επιστήμης και της θεραπείας. Στο Harmonylife, κάθε άνθρωπος είναι μοναδικός. Και για κάθε άνθρωπο, αξίζει μια πορεία θεραπείας που να του ταιριάζει πραγματικά.

Lydia Vossou, MSc, is a Clinical Psychologist – Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and maintains a private practice in Glyfada, offering services to children, adolescents, and adults. She possesses comprehensive academic training in the field of Psychology. She completed her undergraduate studies (BA) in Psychology at the American College of Greece (Deree) and at the Open University of the United Kingdom, with a minor in Biology. She holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Clinical Psychology from Utrecht University. She has completed recognized training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) according to EABCT standards and continuously updates her knowledge in contemporary therapeutic approaches. She has experience in the use of psychodiagnostic instruments (WISC-V, WAIS-V, MMPI-2) and has been trained in relaxation techniques, mindfulness, EMDR, and therapeutic interventions for sexual dysfunctions. She completed clinical training at the University Clinic of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and collaborates with specialized mental health organizations, such as the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior, as well as reputable online psychotherapy platforms. In her clinical practice, she places particular emphasis on creating a safe, collaborative, and confidential therapeutic relationship. She provides evidence-based interventions tailored to the individualized needs of each person, aiming for a meaningful understanding of difficulties and sustainable psychological empowerment. She is a member of the Greek Psychological Society and actively participates in scientific conferences and initiatives, continuously investing in the ongoing development of her clinical practice.

Christina Toli - Manetou is a Child Psychologist with a private practice in Alimos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she holds a master's degree in school psychology - child psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a master's degree specializing in Systemic Family Psychotherapy (Family Therapist) from the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital.

Stogiannou Ioanna BSc, MA is a licensed Psychologist (license no. 1131393), Psychotherapist (holder of the European Certificate of Psychotherapy ECP), and Supervisor, with a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg. Additionally, she has a degree and a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy (Middlesex University, London). She has completed a four-year postgraduate program in Integrative Psychotherapy (Athens Synthesis Center). She provides counseling and psychotherapy sessions to adults and adolescents. She coordinates parenting schools as well as personal development and self-awareness groups. Furthermore, she offers couple counseling and divorce management sessions. She has participated in numerous seminars and conferences on psychology and psychotherapy. She is intellectually curious, believes in the value of lifelong learning, and continually enriches her knowledge in the field of Psychology. She adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece, of which she is an active member. She applies an integrative treatment model with acceptance and respect for the needs and individual characteristics of each person.

Karagianni Marieui is a Psychologist who conducts both in-person and online sessions. She holds a professional practice license. She is a graduate of Psychology from Panteion University and holds a master's degree in "Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology." She has extensive experience in psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as in parent counseling. She has collaborated with private practices such as the initiatives Trust Your Therapist and Mind Your Emotion, as well as the Child, Adolescent, and Adult Support Center – Voutzis & Co. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults by the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. In the past, she has provided her services to organizations such as the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," the Psychosocial Support Line 10306, and the Speech Processing Institute, and she has also been involved in preparing candidates for transfer exams in Psychology. She is distinguished by her scientific expertise, reliability, and respect for the needs of each patient.

Maria Vlachaki, MSc, is a Psychologist, Cyberpsychologist, and Psychotherapist, currently operating a private practice in Alimos, Athens.She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Master's degree in Cyberpsychology from the same institution.She has specialized in Systemic and Family Therapy through studies at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations (Charis Katakis, 2022–2023) and the University Mental Health Research Institute (UMHRI). She is also attending the annual program “Therapeutic Approaches to Addictions” at the 18 ANO Addiction Rehabilitation Center.Her professional experience includes providing individual psychotherapy sessions since September 2023, as well as collaborations with the Psychiatric Clinic of Attikon University General Hospital (volunteer work), the Evaluation Committee for the Ministry of Health’s “Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities” program (June–July 2023), and the “ARGO” Association for Children with Special Needs. Since 2024, she has been working with the Municipal Health Clinics of Nea Smyrni and the P. Sakellaropoulos Association for Social Psychiatry.She is trained in the administration of psychometric tools such as the MMPI-1, Raven's Progressive Matrices, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), MoCA, and the Geriatric Depression Scale.Maria actively participates in numerous scientific conferences, symposia, and workshops related to psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health, and technology. Notably, she has attended the Psychotherapy Conferences of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Panhellenic Conference on Counseling Psychology, events at Attikon Hospital, and seminars by the Hellenic Psychological Society, as well as initiatives promoting community mental health awareness.As a speaker, she presented her research titled “Netflix and binge watching: A qualitative exploration of the subjective viewing experience” at Panteion University (April 9, 2024). She has also participated in a women’s empowerment and breast cancer awareness event at the Kallithea Municipal Library (October 2024), and in a public seminar on cyberbullying organized by the Municipality of Rentis/Moschato (November 2024).

Zoumpourli Lina is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She studied in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and subsequently apprenticed under the department chair, Grigorios Potamianos, in the Advanced Educational Counseling Program. She continued her postgraduate studies in Applied Clinical Psychology at UClan (University of Central Lancashire) and trained in individual and group Person-Centered Psychotherapy, through which she learned not only the therapeutic art but also a way of being. She has professional experience having worked at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, the Papagou Mental Health Center, and the Research University Institute of Mental Hygiene. Her research interests include forensic psychology, the abuse of women, depression, and panic attacks. In recent years, her focus has shifted toward the study of intimate relationships as they are currently formed.

Michalis Sgoros is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agios Dimitrios. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London, UK, and has been trained in the therapeutic approach of psychodynamic clinical practice at the Hellenic Organization of Psychotherapy and Education in Group Analysis "Hope in GA." Currently, he is attending a training program in the therapy of psychosexual dysfunctions focused on recognition and management at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.PSY), as well as a training program in group analysis at the Hellenic Organization of Psychotherapy and Education in Group Analysis "Hope in GA." Additionally, he collaborates with the Hellenic Rheumatology Association (EL.E.AN.A.), providing psychological support services both in groups and individually. In his practice, he works psychotherapeutically with an adult population, upholding the principles of respect, understanding, and confidentiality. As part of his ongoing professional development, he has attended numerous educational seminars and is characterized by teamwork spirit, flexibility, and adaptability.

Papaioannou Natassa is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Alimos. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Open University of the United Kingdom and completed her postgraduate studies in developmental psychology with distinction (Master of Science in Child Psychology) at the University of Central Lancashire, England. As part of her continuous education and training, she is being trained in the systemic family and couples therapy approach at EPIPSY (Research University Institute of Mental Health), as well as in the theoretical foundations and practice of the modern and innovative therapeutic approach "play therapy." She is also a certified member of Play Therapy (PTUK - Play Therapy UK) of England. She has served as a Psychologist at the largest special education school in the Balkans (EEEEDK Agios Dimitrios) and in child protection facilities in the public and private sectors, most notably the SOS Children’s Villages, where she continues to work, providing her services always with the aim of the best possible support for the individualized needs of each person she undertakes. Additionally, since 2020, she has been working at Aeginiteio University Hospital of Athens (1st Psychiatric Clinic) as a Psychologist on research projects. The groundbreaking results of the research conducted to date have been published in two reputable international scientific journals. Finally, it is worth mentioning that sessions are available — for both adults and children — in person or online.

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Καράμπελας είναι Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος MSc με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Ηλιούπολη, προσφέροντας εξατομικευμένες υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας του University of East London, όπου ολοκλήρωσε και μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία. Παράλληλα, σπουδάζει Φιλοσοφία στο ΕΚΠΑ, εμπλουτίζοντας την κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης συμπεριφοράς μέσα από τη διεπιστημονική προσέγγιση της ψυχολογίας και της φιλοσοφίας. Το ενδιαφέρον του εστιάζεται στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, τη διαχείριση χρόνιων παθήσεων, τη σεξουαλικότητα και τις σεξουαλικές διαταραχές. Eιδικεύεται στη διερεύνηση και κατανόηση μοτίβων διαπροσωπικών και οικογενειακών σχέσεων, ιδιαίτερα στο πλαίσιο της LGBTQI+ κοινότητας, στην κατανόηση και διαχείριση ψυχοσωματικών συμπτωμάτων που σχετίζονται με ψυχικές διεργασίες και στην ανάλυση και κατανόηση των σχέσεων, συμπεριλαμβανομένης της σεξουαλικής διάστασης. Τα τελευταία χρόνια, εργάζεται με ενήλικες, παρέχοντας ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη για την επεξεργασία ψυχικών τραυμάτων, τη διαχείριση συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών και την αντιμετώπιση ψυχοσωματικών συμπτωμάτων που συνδέονται με δύσκολες εμπειρίες ζωής. Η συνεχής επιμόρφωση αποτελεί προτεραιότητά του. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων, όπως το μετεκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία "Παναγιώτης Ουλής" (Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική ΕΚΠΑ & ΕΠΙΨΥ), εισαγωγικές διαλέξεις ψυχανάλυσης της Ελληνικής Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρίας, εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα για Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων, καθώς και Ψυχοσεξουαλικές Διαταραχές στο Σισμανόγλειο Νοσοκομείο. Είναι πιστοποιημένος στη χορήγηση και ανάλυση ψυχολογικών δοκιμασιών, όπως το τεστ Rorschach και οι Προβολικές Δοκιμασίες (TAT, CAT, Παιδικό Ιχνογράφημα), μέσω του ΔΙ.ΚΕ.ΨΥ. Παράλληλα, έχει αποκτήσει πολύτιμη εμπειρία μέσα από εθελοντική εργασία στον σύλλογο ΑΜΕΑ «Ανοιχτή Αγκαλιά» και την Εταιρεία Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης και Ψυχικής Υγείας (ΕΠΑΨΥ). Ο Κωνσταντίνος παραμένει ενεργός στην ψυχαναλυτική του εκπαίδευση και εργάζεται υπό συνεχή εποπτεία, διασφαλίζοντας την ποιότητα των υπηρεσιών του. Είναι κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως ψυχολόγου, έτοιμος να υποστηρίξει τους θεραπευόμενούς του με επιστημονική κατάρτιση, κατανόηση και ενσυναίσθηση.

Sikali Efi is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. During her studies, she completed an internship at the "Kostea - Geitona" Educational Institutions, as well as at the Counseling - Therapeutic Day Center "Anodos." Upon completion of her undergraduate studies, she voluntarily offered her services to mental health organizations such as the Research University Institute of Mental Health "EPIPSY," the Department of the First Oncology Clinic at the "Metropolitan" Hospital, and the Department of Pediatric Hematology - Oncology (T.A.O) at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," where she provided psychotherapeutic, clinical, and research work. She has participated in numerous seminars, lectures, and sessions focusing on Health Psychology, Psychopharmacology, Clinical Psychopathology, Psycho-oncology, as well as Child Psychology, Learning and Developmental Disabilities, and Play Therapy. For the past 8 years, she has maintained a private practice in Glyfada, providing psychotherapy, counseling, and psychological support services to adults, adolescents, and couples. Her clinical experience includes psychotherapeutic sessions addressing mental health difficulties and behavioral issues related to depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, anger management, phobia treatment, supportive therapy for grief-related issues, dysfunctional interpersonal relationships, and improving self-esteem and self-image. Her therapeutic work is based on Schema Therapy, a cohesive treatment model that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, Gestalt therapy, and psychoanalytic thought. It is specifically designed to help individuals change long-standing patterns of thinking and behavior, such as those observed in personality disorders.