Psychologists in Athens

Η Αγγελική Μπίτσι είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Ειδικός θεραπευτικού παιχνιδιού και προσφέρει ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στους Αμπελόκηπους. Πιστεύοντας βαθιά ότι κάθε άνθρωπος είναι μοναδικός, ακολουθεί τη Συνθετική Προσέγγιση, η οποία της επιτρέπει να συνδυάζει διαφορετικά θεραπευτικά εργαλεία και να προσαρμόζει τη διαδικασία στις προσωπικές ανάγκες κάθε θεραπευόμενου.

Διαθέτει πτυχίο Ψυχολογίας (Bachelor) από το Cardiff Metropolitan University και μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών (Master) στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, έχοντας ολοκληρώσει τους δύο κύκλους σπουδών με αριστεία. Η πτυχιακή της έρευνα επικεντρώθηκε στις θεωρίες δεσμού προσκόλλησης και αφήγησης, ενώ η μεταπτυχιακή της διατριβή εξειδικεύτηκε στην έκφραση και διαχείριση του θυμού μέσω της Εικαστικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (Art Therapy).

Με γνώμονα την ολοκληρωμένη υποστήριξη παιδιών και εφήβων, έχει αποκτήσει Certificate εξειδίκευσης στην Παιγνιοθεραπεία από το Play Therapy Greece, καθώς και μονοετές δίπλωμα στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία από την Pearson Education. Η φαρέτρα των θεραπευτικών εργαλείων που χρησιμοποιεί, εμπλουτίζεται συνεχώς μέσα από εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια πάνω στους μηχανισμούς άμυνας, την ανάλυση παιδικού ιχνογραφήματος και το Messy Play.

Η πολυετής κλινική της εμπειρία σε κέντρο παιδιών και εφήβων, καθώς και η ιδιωτική της πρακτική, της έχουν προσφέρει βαθιά κατανόηση των αναπτυξιακών και συναισθηματικών προκλήσεων. Είναι τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Επαγγελματιών Θεραπευτών μέσω Τέχνης και του Διεθνούς Οργανισμού Παιγνιοθεραπείας (Play Therapy International). Με στόχο τη διασφάλιση της υψηλότερης ποιότητας των υπηρεσιών της και την τήρηση της δεοντολογίας, βρίσκεται υπό σταθερή και συστηματική εποπτεία.

Στόχος της είναι να συνδιαμορφώσει με τον θεραπευόμενο ένα ασφαλές περιβάλλον αποδοχής, όπου θα μπορέσει να εξερευνήσει τον εαυτό του και να εξελιχθεί.

Gogou Eirini is a Psychologist (BSc, MSc) and Psychotherapist with a private practice in the Gyzi area. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is completing postgraduate studies in Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Medical School of the University of Athens.

She specializes in Integrative Psychotherapy through the Contemporary Amphiaraion program (Technoblast, University of Crete) and has experience in individual psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, with an emphasis on anxiety, mood, personality, eating disorders, and anger management.

During her practice, she has worked in adult psychiatric units (Inpatient Department and Outpatient Clinics, Dafni) as well as in child psychiatric settings (Outpatient Clinics and Inpatient Department, Pediatric Clinic Agia Sofia), gaining valuable experience in clinical assessment and patient support at various stages of treatment.

Her approach is holistic and individualized, aiming to support each person in a way that respects their unique needs and dynamics. Through therapy, patients have the opportunity to discover coping strategies, enhance their self-awareness, and improve the quality of their daily life.

Mpagourdi Maria, BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist who conducts sessions online. She graduated in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University (BSc) and holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Clinical Counselling Psychology from the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Art Therapy, and the management of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CCTP-I & II). Since 2023, she has been training in Art Psychotherapy – Behavior Analysis at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi," and from 2025 she will continue her professional development through the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (P.E.G.A.P.), as part of her training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes significant work in mental health facilities such as the Piraeus Naval Hospital, Care Units for the Elderly specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, cancer patient counseling programs (e.g., "Stay Strong"), and special education centers. She provides individual and group sessions to children, adolescents, and adults, and has been actively involved in psycho-educational programs and parent counseling. She combines theoretical training with practical experience to support a variety of psychological needs, with particular emphasis on trauma therapy and strengthening emotional resilience. Finally, she is a founding member of the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists.

Panagiotopoulos Nikolaos Kai Synergates is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and a PhD candidate specializing in Internet Psychology and Artificial Intelligence (research dissertation at Università telematica di Pegaso). Concurrently, he serves as the Scientific Director of the Anxiety Management Center (diagnosis and therapeutic intervention - SMS). His scientific interests focus on trauma and personality. Together with a team of five specialist psychologists at the practice, he enriches his experience in applied psychotherapy and psychology. He studied Psychology at Università di Roma La Sapienza and holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the same university. He is a certified facilitator of the ACT program (a retraining and violence prevention program for children and adolescents) conducted by the Hellenic Psychological Society in collaboration with the APA (American Psychological Association). He has undergone further training in psychotherapy (both conscious and unconscious). Specifically, in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, and Sports Psychology (mental trainer in psicologia dello sport). He holds specializations in clinical supervision, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR trauma therapy, and Cinema Therapy. Finally, as part of his continuous professional development, he has received training in psychometric tools for personality assessment (including the M.M.P.I) and in modern virtual reality (VR) tools. He is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, EMDR HELLAS, and a founding member of the international CBT-Hypnopsy association.

Ο Βλάχος Δημήτριος είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπευτής, με εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) και πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία σε ποικίλα πεδία της ψυχικής υγείας. Στόχος του είναι η παροχή ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, εντός του οποίου κάθε άτομο δύναται να κατανοήσει σε βάθος τις δυσκολίες που αντιμετωπίζει και να αναπτύξει πιο λειτουργικούς και προσαρμοστικούς τρόπους διαχείρισής τους.Στην ψυχοθεραπευτική διαδικασία αποδίδει ιδιαίτερη βαρύτητα στη θεραπευτική συμμαχία. Θεωρεί θεμελιώδες ο θεραπευόμενος να αισθάνεται ότι μπορεί να εκφραστεί με ειλικρίνεια και ασφάλεια, απαλλαγμένος από τον φόβο της αξιολόγησης, και ότι βρίσκεται απέναντι σε έναν επαγγελματία ο οποίος τον ακούει με ενσυναίσθηση και επιχειρεί να κατανοήσει εις βάθος τη δική του υποκειμενική εμπειρία. Για τον λόγο αυτό, η θεραπευτική διαδικασία δεν είναι τυποποιημένη, αλλά προσαρμόζεται στις ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες, την προσωπικότητα, τους στόχους και τον ρυθμό του εκάστοτε ατόμου.Η κύρια ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση που εφαρμόζει είναι η Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – CBT), με ενσωμάτωση στοιχείων ενσυνειδητότητας (mindfulness). Στο πλαίσιο της θεραπείας διερευνάται η αλληλεπίδραση μεταξύ σκέψεων, συναισθημάτων και συμπεριφορών, αναγνωρίζονται δυσλειτουργικά γνωσιακά και συμπεριφορικά μοτίβα που ενδέχεται να συντηρούν τις δυσκολίες και καλλιεργούνται νέοι, πιο προσαρμοστικοί τρόποι σκέψης και αντιμετώπισης. Παράλληλα, μέσω της ενσυνειδητότητας ενισχύεται η ικανότητα του ατόμου να παρατηρεί τις εσωτερικές του εμπειρίες με αποδοχή και χωρίς κριτική, διευκολύνοντας τη ρύθμιση του συναισθήματος και τη μείωση της αυτόματης αντιδραστικότητας. Η διαδικασία έχει συνεργατικό χαρακτήρα, με τους θεραπευτικούς στόχους να διαμορφώνονται από κοινού.Απευθύνεται σε ενήλικες που ενδέχεται να βιώνουν άγχος, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές και συντροφικές σχέσεις, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, έντονη αυτοκριτική, δυσκολίες στη ρύθμιση των συναισθημάτων, καθώς και μεταβατικές ή απαιτητικές περιόδους ζωής. Παράλληλα, υποστηρίζει άτομα που επιθυμούν να αποκτήσουν βαθύτερη αυτογνωσία και να βελτιώσουν τον τρόπο με τον οποίο σχετίζονται με τους άλλους.Η επαγγελματική του πορεία περιλαμβάνει εμπειρία σε διαφορετικά θεραπευτικά και κοινωνικά πλαίσια. Έχει εργαστεί στην ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και ενδυνάμωση ατόμων μέσω κοινωνικών υπηρεσιών, καθώς και με γυναίκες που έχουν βιώσει έμφυλη ή ενδοοικογενειακή βία και πολλαπλές μορφές κοινωνικού αποκλεισμού. Η εμπειρία αυτή έχει ενισχύσει την αντίληψή του ότι κάθε ψυχολογική δυσκολία εντάσσεται σε ένα ευρύτερο βιογραφικό και κοινωνικό πλαίσιο, το οποίο οφείλει να λαμβάνεται υπόψη στη θεραπευτική διαδικασία.Παράλληλα, δραστηριοποιείται στον τομέα της Νοητικής Ενδυνάμωσης και της υποστήριξης ατόμων με γνωστικές δυσκολίες, καθώς και στη συμβουλευτική φροντιστών. Οι συνεδρίες νοητικής ενδυνάμωσης πραγματοποιούνται διαδικτυακά, με τη χρήση εξειδικευμένων ψηφιακών εργαλείων και δομημένων ασκήσεων, προσαρμοσμένων στο γνωστικό προφίλ του κάθε ατόμου. Στόχος είναι η ενίσχυση λειτουργιών όπως η μνήμη, η προσοχή, η συγκέντρωση και οι εκτελεστικές δεξιότητες, με απώτερο σκοπό τη βελτίωση της καθημερινής λειτουργικότητας και αυτονομίας.Παρέχει επίσης συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε φροντιστές, με έμφαση στη διαχείριση του συναισθηματικού φορτίου, την ενίσχυση των προσωπικών ορίων και την πρόληψη της επαγγελματικής και ψυχικής εξουθένωσης που συχνά συνοδεύει τον ρόλο της φροντίδας.Η προσέγγισή του στηρίζεται στην αντίληψη της ψυχοθεραπείας ως μιας δυναμικής και συνεργατικής διαδικασίας. Ο ρόλος του ψυχολόγου δεν είναι να παρέχει έτοιμες λύσεις, αλλά να διευκολύνει τον θεραπευόμενο να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του, να αναγνωρίσει τις εσωτερικές του δυνατότητες και να αναπτύξει σταδιακά μεγαλύτερη αυτονομία και ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα.Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών στην Ψυχοθεραπεία, με εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική προσέγγιση, καθώς και μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στη Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA). Ο συνδυασμός των δύο αυτών ακαδημαϊκών πεδίων συμβάλλει στην ολιστική κατανόηση τόσο των ανθρώπινων ψυχολογικών διεργασιών όσο και των οργανωσιακών και συστημικών πλαισίων μέσα στα οποία αυτές εκδηλώνονται.Η απόφαση έναρξης ψυχοθεραπείας συχνά συνοδεύεται από προβληματισμό ή δισταγμό. Ωστόσο, δεν είναι απαραίτητο να υπάρχει από την αρχή απόλυτη σαφήνεια ως προς τις ανάγκες ή τους στόχους. Η θεραπευτική διαδικασία αποτελεί ακριβώς τον χώρο μέσα στον οποίο αυτά μπορούν να διερευνηθούν και να διαμορφωθούν σταδιακά, με ασφάλεια και σεβασμό στον ρυθμό του κάθε ατόμου.

Melissourgou Flora is a Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist MSc and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. She provides psychological support to adults suffering from anxiety disorders and mood disorders. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She continued and completed her postgraduate studies (MSc) in the Clinical Psychology program at Royal Holloway, University of London in the United Kingdom. She holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist and has obtained official recognition of her postgraduate degree from the Greek state (DOATAP). She is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS). She has been a scientific associate at the Eating Disorders Unit of the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital “Attikon” and has completed the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy program of the Aeginiteio Hospital for individuals with Eating Disorders. As part of her continuous professional development, she has attended numerous educational seminars and conferences, actively participating in the preparation of publications and scientific papers. She has previously collaborated with the Family Support Centers KETHEA NOSTOS in Elefsina and Piraeus and has been trained in Systemic Therapy (Family Therapy) at the Athens Center for Human Study (AKMA).

The Center for Psychopedagogical Support Psych...Agogein is a modern, fully equipped, and specially designed facility to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. The Center's goal is to provide specialized support to children and their families, offering comprehensive services in the areas of diagnosis, assessment, therapy, and rehabilitation of developmental and learning difficulties in children and adolescents. Additionally, it covers a wide range of therapeutic programs for adults. The Center's director is Kentro Psyxopaidagogikis Ypostiriksis Psyxagogein, Psychologist-Child Psychologist-Specialized Systemic Couples & Family Psychotherapist, graduate of Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and holder of a professional practice license.

Gkotsi Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the central area of Athens, on Akadimias Street. She holds a degree in Psychology (University of East London) and a degree in Sociology (Panteion University). She pursued and completed her postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of East London, deepening her scientific understanding of human behavior and mental health. She follows the approach of Systemic Psychotherapy, focusing on the dynamics of relationships and the broader contexts within which individual difficulties develop. Additionally, she holds a Master's Degree in Criminal Law and Addictions from the Law Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in the legal and therapeutic management of addictions. Simultaneously, she has participated in numerous scientific seminars, continually investing in her professional development. Her interdisciplinary training allows her to approach mental health and addiction issues holistically, combining legal, social, and therapeutic perspectives. Her passion and genuine interest in the field of addictions have led her to ongoing education, research activities, and publications in scientific journals. She has worked and volunteered in organizations supporting vulnerable social groups and in addiction rehabilitation centers, gaining valuable clinical experience. In recent years, she has worked in the academic environment of a private higher education college as the Head of Psychology Studies, teaching Clinical and Social Psychology courses, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience, and imparting to her students a passion for the science of Psychology.

Mamo Xrysovalanto - Eirini is a Psychologist specializing in Clinical Psychology and Counseling, holding a Master of Science (MSc) degree from the University of Derby, as well as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Applied Psychology. Her experience includes professional and voluntary work across a wide range of psychological needs and interventions. She has collaborated with organizations such as the Hellenic Network of European Women, IASIS, and Ithaca Laundry, providing counseling sessions and contributing to programs that promote social inclusion and psychological well-being. Additionally, she actively participates in continuous education, currently undergoing a four-year training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In the past, she has completed specialized training programs in Psychodynamic Therapy, Systemic Counseling, and Counseling Psychotherapy. She has an extensive research portfolio, with publications exploring topics such as "emotional nourishment," attachment, mental disorders, and innovative psychological interventions.

Makrina Theodorou is a Psychologist (License No.: 1900-1/8/2018) with a private practice located in Ambelokipi. She studied Psychology at Panteion University and completed postgraduate studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Health Promotion and Education. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy through the Cognitive Psychotherapy training program of EPIPSY in collaboration with Aeginiteio Hospital, 1st Psychiatric Clinic. Additionally, in recent years, she has been training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (AKMA). Her professional experience as a Psychologist includes work in psychiatric units of general hospitals, community mental health centers, and specialized treatment centers. Currently, she is employed by a multinational company as an Occupational Psychologist, providing counseling and psychological support to employees, while also privately treating adolescents and adults through face-to-face and online sessions.

Lyra Eleni is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private office in Pangrati. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Philosophy of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2012 and has been trained in EMDR Therapy. Since then, she has dedicated herself to the science of psychology as a therapist, initially training in early intervention for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Following this experience, she continued her psychotherapy training and specialized in Clinical Expressive Art Therapy at the Aion Institute under the guidance of Dr. Avi Goren Bar. Since 2015, she has maintained her private practice, where she provides psychotherapy services, specializing in various areas. Ms. Lyra offers a safe and supportive environment (a space where you can explore and express your emotions without fear), individualized therapies (together you will create a therapeutic program tailored to your specific needs and goals), and various techniques (she employs a variety of therapeutic techniques, including art therapy, to help you find new ways to cope with life’s challenges). Additionally, she offers services such as anxiety and stress management, panic attack treatment, depression management, emotional difficulties support, relationship and family problems management, and assistance with self-esteem and personal development issues. She has served as a board member of the Association of Expressive Therapists of Greece and actively participates in numerous conferences and seminars aimed at her ongoing professional development and excellent training. Finally, she has completed studies in acting and is professionally involved in theater and cinema.

Nikolopoulou Nefeli is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ilisia. She graduated with distinction from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London (UEL) and is completing postgraduate studies in Clinical and Community Psychology at the same university. She specializes in Systemic Therapy at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (AKMA) and holds a Professional Diploma in Counselling (Professional Diploma in Counselling Skills: Theory & Practice) from the European International University. Her experience includes participation in individual and group counseling as well as family system support at KETHEA EN DRASI, in reintegration units, mild intervention, and family support, in collaboration with interdisciplinary therapeutic teams. She has attended numerous seminars and conferences focusing on the therapeutic relationship, emotional bonding, crisis management, psychological trauma, and diversity in psychotherapy. In 2026, she presented a paper titled "Experiences and perceptions of systemic therapists working with clients facing eating disorder issues" at the 9th European Conference of Qualitative Inquiry (ECQI) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. At her private practice in Ilisia, she conducts individual adult sessions in Greek and English.

Toumen-Mikrouli Selin is a Psychologist, graduate of the University of Constantinople, with a master's degree in Typical and Atypical Developmental Psychology from the Sapienza University of Rome.

She possesses extensive experience in psychotherapy for children and adolescents, play therapy, child-parent relationship therapy (filial therapy), as well as psychosocial support for families. She has worked with children, adolescents, and parents in Turkey, Italy, and Greece, gaining significant experience in multicultural settings.

In the early stages of her professional career, she worked with non-governmental organizations, supporting the psychosocial adjustment of immigrant children and their families. During this period, she actively participated in interventions focusing on the child, psychological trauma, attachment, and cultural diversity.

She is fluent in Turkish, Greek, English, and Italian, enabling her to work effectively in multilingual and multicultural therapeutic environments. Her therapeutic approach is based on evidence-based practices and is governed by respect, empathy, and ethics, with the primary goal of the emotional and developmental well-being of children and adolescents.

Koutsafti-Fragkou Iris is a Psychologist and a trainee Systemic Psychotherapist. She provides individual psychotherapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parent counseling sessions. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her studies, she completed an internship at the Institute of Systemic Behavioral Analysis in Nea Smyrni, where she worked with children on the autism spectrum. Additionally, she has volunteered at the Adolescent and Youth Mental Health Unit of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Furthermore, she has attended the one-year training program in Systemic Counseling at the Psychotherapy and Counseling Center "Peri Psychis" and is currently undergoing advanced training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the "Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships."

Pantazis Xristos is a psychologist with a degree in Psychology from Middlesex University in the United Kingdom. In 2009, he attended an annual seminar at Aeginiteio Hospital titled "Clinical Psychopathology." His interest in the functioning of the subconscious led him, in 2011, to obtain a diploma in "Clinical Hypnotherapy" and later a diploma in "Advanced Practice in Clinical Hypnotherapy."

In 2020, he participated in the training program "Adult Educators Training," as well as the program "Management of Parental Separation - Divorce" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Since 2017, when he was licensed to practice as a psychologist, he has worked in his private practice, where he exclusively conducts individual sessions, addressing cases based on the personalized needs of each individual.

Mr. Pantazis states, “When someone arrives at a psychologist's office, they are often ready to approach the prospect of change in certain situations that concern them. In most cases, change arises through the adoption of a different way of thinking. Thinking is a form of listening – an internal listening. Who is the one speaking? Why do we listen to them? What are the reasons behind our actions or reactions to what we hear? To achieve a desired outcome, it is important to understand that the goal is to change the way we listen to ourselves.” If the way of thinking is repetitive and leads to specific outcomes, it is considered a mechanism.

In his office, you will observe these mechanisms and aim to negotiate or reconsider their usefulness. His invitation to clients is clear:

“Talk to me so I can negotiate with the one trying to be heard!”