Psychologists near Kifisia

Η Μάλλιου Βασιλική, MSc, είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Ερυθραία. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος στην Παιδοψυχολογία από το Institute of Counselling and Psychological Studies του University of Central Lancashire.

Παράλληλα, παρακολουθεί τετραετές Πρόγραμμα Ειδίκευσης στο Συνθετικό Μοντέλο Συστημικής Θεραπείας στο Κέντρο Διερεύνησης Ανθρώπινων Σχέσεων, το οποίο αποτελεί το πρώτο πιστοποιημένο συστημικό εκπαιδευτικό κέντρο της Ελληνική Εταιρεία Συμβουλευτικής.

Έχει προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία στα σπίτια του οργανισμού Το Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού, καθώς και στη γραμμή υποστήριξης παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων «Μαζί για το Παιδί – Γραμμή 11525», ενώ έχει συνεργαστεί με την Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο. Επιπλέον, έχει προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία στον Δήμος Αμαρουσίου, σε δομές ΚΑΠΗ, σε γηροκομείο και σε ξενώνες φιλοξενίας, υποστηρίζοντας ευάλωτες κοινωνικές ομάδες, ενώ διετέλεσε και συντονίστρια ομάδας εγκύων παρέχοντας ψυχοεκπαιδευτική και συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη.

Επιπροσθέτως, πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Κατάστημα Κράτησης Γυναικείων Φυλακών Ελαιώνα, συντονίζοντας ομάδες και παρέχοντας ενημέρωση σε ζητήματα ψυχοθεραπείας στο πλαίσιο του σχολείου και της θεραπευτικής ομάδας του ΟΚΑΝΑ. Έχει επίσης αποκτήσει επαγγελματική εμπειρία συνεργαζόμενη με ιδιωτικά γραφεία ψυχοθεραπευτών και ως ψυχολόγος στο Σικιαρίδειον Ίδρυμα, υποστηρίζοντας παιδιά με νοητική υστέρηση.

Στο πλαίσιο της διαρκούς επιστημονικής της κατάρτισης, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων και αποτελεί τακτικό μέλος του Σύλλογος Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων.

Βασικός της στόχος είναι η διαμόρφωση ενός δομημένου και ασφαλούς θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, εντός του οποίου ο εξυπηρετούμενος δύναται να εκφράζεται ελεύθερα, να προβαίνει σε ουσιαστική αυτοδιερεύνηση και να ενδυναμώνεται μέσω της ανάπτυξης δεξιοτήτων. Θεμελιώδεις αξίες που διέπουν την επαγγελματική της στάση αποτελούν η πεποίθηση ότι κάθε άνθρωπος έχει δικαίωμα πρόσβασης στη θεραπεία και ισότιμη θέση εντός αυτής, καθώς και η αναγνώριση ότι κάθε δυσκολία αξίζει να γίνεται κατανοητή, αποδεκτή και να αντιμετωπίζεται με τη δέουσα φροντίδα.

Pateraki Emmanouela MSc, is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Lykovrysi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and holds a master's degree (MSc) in Applications of Psychology in Health from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KE.PSY.SY). The specialist has also specialized in the Treatment of Eating Disorders at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy (EICP Institute) and in Special Education and Training: Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). Her goal is to provide individualized psychological support to adolescents and adults facing issues related to anxiety, panic attacks, and depressive symptoms, eating disorders and body image concerns, emotional difficulties and relationship problems, learning and behavioral difficulties, as well as issues of self-esteem and personal identity. Currently, she specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with children and adolescents at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KE.PSY.SY).

Empeoglou Varvara holds a Professional Practice License, a degree in Psychology from the University of Essex, and a postgraduate degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She has certified training in Group Analytical Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Counseling, as well as the international four-year postgraduate program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Systemic, Dialogical, and Narrative Approaches, focusing her therapeutic practice on postmodern forms of psychotherapy. Additionally, she possesses certifications in brief therapeutic interventions such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Narrative Therapy. These approaches, with their practical and immediately applicable nature, complement long-term therapy by facilitating small, actionable steps of change that empower the therapeutic process. Her clinical experience includes internship at Sismanoglio Hospital, in the Adult Psychiatric Clinic and the Eating Disorders Unit, as well as collaborations with clinics, care and rehabilitation units, specialized therapy centers, and mental health centers. Currently, she works as a Clinical Psychologist in a group of elder care units and maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia, providing psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, couples, families, as well as parent counseling. Concurrently, she actively participates in scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops, enhancing her therapeutic practice with insights from the continuous advancement of science.

Zamanidis Giorgos is a Psychologist - Existential Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Lykovrysi. He completed his studies at the Department of Psychology of Panteion University and has trained in Existential Psychotherapy through his four-year attendance at the Hellenic Society of Existential Psychology, "gígnesthai". He holds a diploma in Family and Couple Therapy within the Systemic Psychotherapeutic Approach, in which he was trained in 2022. He also holds a diploma in training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques (NLP Greece). He has conducted and continues his extensive clinical practice at the Society for Regional Development and Mental Health (E.P.A.PSY.) in Marousi as a Clinical Psychologist and Existential Psychotherapist. In the past, as part of his practical training, he has participated in Pan-European Research on substance abuse among minor populations (ESPAD), as well as related initiatives in collaboration with the Substance Abuse Prevention Center (PRONOIA) in Kifissia. He completed his military service as a Psychologist in Cyprus, where he collaborated with psychologists and medical staff in the care of hundreds of soldiers. A significant part of his training is influenced by the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapeutic Approach, which he acquired under supervision over recent years. Currently, he serves as a Trainee Trainer at the Hellenic Society of Existential Psychology, "gígnesthai".

Filippos Kourtanovits is a Psychologist-Sexologist maintaining a private practice in Pefki. He graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his postgraduate studies at E.P.I.P.S.Y. focusing on the Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Psychosexual Dysfunctions. His experience includes an internship at Aeginiteio Hospital, monitoring psychotherapy cases of sexual dysfunctions, collaboration with the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health and Professor of Psychiatry Thanos Askitis on the depression helpline of the Institute and the authorship of the manual "Sexuality in Developmental Ages," as well as the monitoring and evaluation of adolescent mental health at P.A.A.P.A Voula. Noteworthy is his experience in the military, involving the monitoring and interviewing of over 1100 soldiers and officers, as well as the assessment of the suitability of conscripts for special forces. His areas of specialization include chronic stress, depression, panic attacks, phobias, individual and couple sexual dysfunctions, and psychotherapy for LGBTQ individuals. A strong advocate of lifelong learning, he continues his training through numerous certified seminars, such as mental disorders in adolescence and management of parental separation-divorce.

Kouta Viky is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Marousi. Upon completing her studies at the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she studied Psychology at the University of Nicosia. She subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the University of Edinburgh and attended a specialized training seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens. Additionally, she trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Research and Therapy of Behavior and is currently undergoing further training in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy at the Oxford Mindfulness Centre. She has professional experience working in various settings in Scotland and Greece, such as the Lothian Autistic Society and the Day Care Center for Individuals with Disabilities "Chloe," respectively, while also being a trainee Psychologist - Psychotherapist at the Institute of Research and Therapy of Behavior (IETHS). Finally, she specializes in personality disorders and emotional disorders.

Safe Space Angkeliou Frinta - Filothei Kai Synergates is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in the Marousi area. She graduated with honors in Psychology, with distinction, from the University of Greenwich in London (license number 5719) and holds postgraduate studies in Clinical and Developmental Child Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy following a four-year training program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. During her professional career, she has worked in companies within the pharmaceutical sector and in the field of clinical studies as a Psychologist and Human Resources Manager. Furthermore, she has worked as a Psychologist-Psychotherapist in therapy departments of the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, providing services to adults, children, and adolescents.

Karavoulia Ioanna is a Psychologist, Systemic Psychotherapist, and Supervisor, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license. She specialized in Systemic-Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. Simultaneously, she completed further training in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychopathology at Aiginiteio Hospital. Additionally, she pursued specialization in Systemic-Family Therapy at the Society for Systemic Therapy and Intervention for Individuals, Families, and Larger Systems (ESYTHEPAS - KEDITHAS), of which she has been a member since 2017 and a lecturer in the four-year training program in systemic therapy. In 2021, she obtained the diploma of Supervisor in Systemic and Family Therapy from ESYTHEPAS - KEDITHAS. Since 2021, she has served as the Vice President of the Board of Directors of the same organization. In 2020, she took on the duties of General Secretary of the Hellenic Federation of Systemic Therapy and Family Therapy (ETHOS). Since 2007, she has worked in organizations under the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity, as part of the PSYCHARCOS program, with individuals (children and adults) with various disorders, including psychosis, autism, intellectual disabilities, and their families. She has also worked at the Psychiatry Clinic of Sismanogleio General Hospital and, since 2013, at the “EPAKMOS” sheltered living facility, which belongs to ESYTHEPAS. Finally, as part of her professional development, she has attended a significant number of educational seminars and conferences related to mental health and systemic therapy.

Kostis Nikos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Swansea University in Wales, and has completed postgraduate studies (MSc Abnormal and Clinical Psychology) at the same university. Subsequently, he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. He has worked as a Clinical Psychologist in a Private Psychiatric Clinic as well as in a Residential Care Facility, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Psychology, and Anxiety and Mood Disorders.

Aidinis Anastasios is a Psychologist and maintains a private office in Maroussi. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London, and has been trained as a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy from the University of East London, as well as at the Armed Forces Transnational Mental Health Centre, where he worked as an assistant in the Department of Treatment and Rehabilitation. He has worked as a Synthetic Psychotherapist at the Centre for Human Research and Psychotherapy (C.R.P.T.A.) in Heraklion, Attica, and as a Mental Health Counsellor at the Metropolitan College Community Counselling Centre in Maroussi. At the same time, he has offered his services as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist at the Interbranch Mental Health Center of the Armed Forces (DKPSYED) and has participated as a volunteer in Creative Employment for Children in the program The Smile of the Child. With his multifaceted professional background and academic training, the specialist offers psychological support to adults and families to enhance mental well-being and address mental disorders.

Avdelidou Eui is a Child Psychologist who has maintained a private practice in Marousi since 2023, having been based in Pagrati for ten years. She initially completed her studies at the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, followed by the Department of Psychology and a postgraduate degree in School Psychology at the same institution. Her doctoral thesis at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki focused on cinema in schools. She studied how creativity can facilitate the processing of psychological trauma while working with a film group consisting of children and adolescents from various countries. She follows a psychodynamic approach, with expertise in psychological assessment of children and adolescents (cognitive – WISC III, emotional – T.A.T., T.A.F., learning), school vocational guidance, counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and emerging adults (18-30 years old), as well as parental and educational counseling. She has collaborated with SOS Villages, Arsakeia Schools, the KKPSY Vyronas/ Kaisariani (Aeginiteio Hospital), and private psychotherapy centers for children and adolescents. She worked for two years as a psychologist in public schools (ESPA Program). Additionally, she has contributed to scientific publications, conferences, and electronic journals (e.g., "Psychogrammata") with articles on psychology and cinema. She has been trained in "Playback Theatre" and has directed short films. Following further training in cinematherapy, she therapeutically incorporates cinema in her practice. She has been a collaborator with the Nonprofit Organization "PAIZONTAS" and the Society Ps-Ch. The psychologist has completed training in EMDR trauma therapy. Currently, she is undergoing psychoanalysis training within the framework of the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society.

Pilavios Mixalis (MA) is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains private practices in Kolonaki and Marousi, working with both adolescents and adults. Simultaneously, he works as a Psychologist at the Mind Balance Psychotherapy Center. He earned his master's degree in Process Oriented Psychology from the Process Work Institute in Portland, Oregon (USA). He also holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Newcastle, United Kingdom. He completed his clinical training through River's Way Clinic in Portland (USA) and is a member of the International Association of Process Oriented Psychology (IAPOP) and Process Work Greece. His primary areas of focus include anxiety and stress (particularly school-related), low self-esteem, difficulties in friendships and peer relationships, family tensions, romantic relationships, management of emotions such as anger and sadness, identity and self-determination issues, as well as balancing school, friends, and family.

Anagnostou Maria Kai Synergates is a Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor. She maintains a private practice in Halandri. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has completed her training in Synthetic Psychotherapy at the Athens Synthesis Centre. Additionally, she has attended psychology seminars in Clinical Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, and other approaches.

Ioannidou Eri is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She is a graduate of Psychology from the University of Crete, holding a postgraduate degree in Forensic Psychology from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Additionally, she is a Personal Coach specialized at the Athens Coaching Institute. In her private practice, she deals, among other matters, with cases requiring the involvement of a forensic psychologist and provides individual support as a personal coach. Concurrently, she teaches Forensic Psychology at Hellenic American University and is a Scientific Collaborator at the Crime Study Center (KE.M.E.). In the past, she has worked, among others, at the Cyber Crime Division of the Hellenic Police and at "Epano." Her research has focused on stress and occupational burnout among correctional officers, public attitudes and perceptions regarding corruption issues, knowledge and perceptions of psychology students concerning psychopathy, and she currently conducts research and professional work on mental resilience among frontline professionals. Finally, she has delivered a TEDx talk titled "Psychopath: Myths and Truths" and continues to actively participate in conferences, seminars, and professional associations, while authoring articles related to her field of expertise.

Η Μαρία Κωστάκη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και διαθέτει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στο πρόγραμμα «Ψυχική Υγεία και Ψυχιατρική Παιδιών και Εφήβων» του Τμήματος Ιατρικής του ΕΚΠΑ, όπου εξειδίκευσε τις γνώσεις της σε ζητήματα που αφορούν την παιδική και εφηβική ηλικία.Ειδικεύεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία, μέσω του εκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος που παρακολούθησε στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής, όπου ενίσχυσε περαιτέρω την κατάρτισή της και στην ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων. Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επαγγελματικής της ανάπτυξης στην Ψυχολογία, έχει παρακολουθήσει επιμορφωτικά σεμινάρια σχετικά με την ανάλυση παιδικού ιχνογραφήματος, τη χορήγηση του τεστ νοημοσύνης WISC-V, καθώς και άλλες θεματικές που αφορούν την ψυχική υγεία.Κατά την πρακτική της άσκηση εργάστηκε σε δομές αξιολόγησης και διάγνωσης δυσκολιών, όπως το ΚΕΔΑΣΥ και η Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική του νοσοκομείου Παίδων «Αγία Σοφία». Τα τελευταία έξι χρόνια διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, όπου πραγματοποιεί ψυχοθεραπευτικές συνεδρίες με ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά, ανταποκρινόμενη σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα αναγκών που σχετίζονται με την ψυχική υγεία.Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, όπου παρέχει τις υπηρεσίες της ως ψυχολόγος και πραγματοποιεί συναντήσεις συμβουλευτικής θεραπείας με γονείς, καθώς και ατομικές συνεδρίες με ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους που αντιμετωπίζουν δυσκολίες σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα διαταραχών, όπως νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες και προβλήματα συμπεριφοράς.

Miliordou Kristi MBA, MSc, MBPsS is a Psychologist, Psychotherapist - Sports Psychologist - Psychotherapy for Adolescents and Adults and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She is a Psychology graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with further training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at Aiginiteio Hospital and in Health Psychology, holds a Certificate in Psychology for High Performance Sports, and a Professional Diploma in Neurobiology and Psychology in Team Sports from Barca Innovation Hub, Universitas. Additionally, she has specialized in Health Unit Management, Sports Management, and Marketing. Currently, she works as an independent professional psychologist at her office in Marousi, as a Sports Psychologist at the Olympiacos BC Academy, and as an external collaborator-psychologist for employees through the company Hellas EAP. Furthermore, she participates in conferences related to Mental Health and has created the asynchronous seminar "Small Movements - Big Changes, The Beginning of a New Life," focusing on integrating exercise and movement into daily life.

Together with her colleagues at the office, they operate as a Team with continuous collaboration and supervision, offering scientifically substantiated and high-quality care.