Psychologists in Vouliagmeni

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).

Dallas Athanasios is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice since 2016. He holds a master's degree in Person-Centered Psychotherapy (Keele University) and is currently undergoing further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents. At the core of his therapeutic approach lies the human relationship characterized by non-judgment, empathy, acceptance, and honesty. Every individual possesses the capacity for change and often simply needs a safe space of understanding and meaningful communication to activate it. Mr. Dallas offers online sessions for adults, adolescents, and children, as well as counseling support for parents and couples. His approach focuses on addressing anxiety, emotional difficulties, relationship problems, and self-esteem, aiming to empower and promote personal growth. With experience in schools, mental health centers, and social support structures, he has accompanied individuals from diverse backgrounds and ages on personal journeys of relief, empowerment, and self-awareness. If you are seeking someone who will truly listen without judgment and support you with respect and confidentiality, he is here to help you wherever you are, through the internet.

Η Μυρτώ Λεβίδη είναι Ψυχολόγος με άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος στην Ελλάδα και στην Αυστραλία (AHPRA) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τις προπτυχιακές και μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές της στην Αυστραλία, όπου και εργάστηκε ως ψυχολόγος σε κλινικά και ερευνητικά πλαίσια.

Είναι κάτοχος δύο προπτυχιακών τίτλων στην Ψυχολογία και στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία, καθώς και μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος με ειδίκευση στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία, από πανεπιστήμια της Μελβούρνης και του Σίδνεϊ.

Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη δυναμική νευροανάδραση (NeurOptimal®) από το Zengar Institute και παρέχει συνεδρίες neurofeedback (brain training). Είναι επίσημη αντιπρόσωπος του NeurOptimal® στην Ελλάδα, συνιδρύτρια της Brainiacs Braintraining και εκπαιδευόμενη εκπαιδεύτρια δυναμικής νευροανάδρασης.

Παράλληλα, έχει εξειδικευτεί στη μεταβολική θεραπεία και στην κετογενική διατροφή για ψυχιατρικές διαταραχές, με στόχο την αντιμετώπιση των βαθύτερων αιτιών και όχι μόνο των συμπτωμάτων. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη θεραπεία τραύματος με τη μέθοδο EMDR (TACT Hellas) και είναι τακτικό μέλος της EMDR Hellas.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση είναι συνθετική και βασίζεται σε σύγχρονα, τεκμηριωμένα μοντέλα όπως:

• Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT)
• Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT)
• EMDR
• Διαλεκτική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (DBT)
• Συναισθηματικά Εστιασμένη Θεραπεία (EFT)

Συνδυάζει τη νευροψυχολογία με εξατομικευμένες ψυχοθεραπευτικές παρεμβάσεις, δίνοντας ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη θεραπευτική σχέση και στις ανάγκες κάθε ατόμου.

Έχει πραγματοποιήσει τη διετή κλινική της πρακτική στη Μελβούρνη, σε ψυχιατρικές δομές, σχολεία και ιδιωτικές κλινικές, με εστίαση σε αγχώδεις διαταραχές, κατάθλιψη και διαταραχές προσωπικότητας.

Διατηρεί ενεργή παρουσία και στον ακαδημαϊκό χώρο, συμμετέχοντας ως συγγραφέας και ερευνητική συνεργάτης με πανεπιστήμια της Αυστραλίας. Το ερευνητικό της έργο επικεντρώνεται στη σχέση διατροφής και ψυχικής υγείας, καθώς και σε θέματα άγχους, κατάθλιψης και συμπεριφοράς. Έχει δημοσιεύσει επιστημονικές μελέτες σε διεθνή περιοδικά ψυχολογίας.

Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με εταιρείες και οργανισμούς, παρέχοντας εκπαίδευση σε δεξιότητες ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας, όπως mindfulness και Psychological First Aid (PFA), ενώ συμμετέχει σε προγράμματα υποστήριξης ψυχικής υγείας στον εργασιακό χώρο.

Συντονίζει επίσης ομάδες προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και ομάδες γονέων, με έμφαση στην ενσυναισθητική προσέγγιση και το attachment parenting.

Η κλινική της εμπειρία της επιτρέπει να υποστηρίζει ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα δυσκολιών, όπως:

άγχος, στρες, κατάθλιψη, πένθος, εξαρτήσεις, διατροφικές διαταραχές και διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, σε συνεργασία με διεπιστημονικές ομάδες ψυχικής υγείας.

Οι συνεδρίες μπορούν να διεξαχθούν και στην αγγλική γλώσσα.

Gkirlemi Aria is a Clinical Psychologist and PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a private practice in Glyfada. She graduated from the Department of Psychology and holds a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she received further training in the Medical School Program on "Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents" and "Assessment and Treatment of Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She also attended a postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology at the "Panagiotis Oulis" First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens - Aeginiteio Hospital, in collaboration with the Research University Institute of Mental Health. She served as an external collaborator at the Inpatient Unit - Child Psychiatry Department at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and subsequently worked as a psychologist at the Center for Special Therapies "Speech and Communication." From 2020 to 2022, she worked as a psychologist at the Center for Special Therapies "Efthymia Logou." Since 2022, she has been working in the Mobile Mental Health Units of the Northeastern and Western Cyclades of the Regional Development and Mental Health Company. In 2023, she began collaborating with the Galinos Mental Health Institute. Finally, she has published articles in reputable journals.

The INTERNUS counseling and psychotherapy center, led by clinical psychologist Mr. Kargakis Emmanouil - Internus, maintains offices in Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania, and Athens, offering a wide range of services concerning treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, and promotion of mental health, primarily based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Mr. Kargakis, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with postgraduate studies in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at La Salle University of Philadelphia, and his experienced associates, supported by a modern and continuous framework of supervision, training, and professional development through attendance at national and international psychology conferences, ensure the provision of the most advanced mental health services. Over the years, our center has developed activities and collaborations with various organizations such as SOS Children's Villages, O.E.V.E.N.H, O.E.V.E.N.X, secondary education tutoring centers, schools of various levels, sports clubs, educational seminars for the general public, appearances on television and radio programs, and contributions to local blogs. Sessions are conducted by appointment either in person or online.

Drakatou Dimitra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has received training in Adult Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, and has attended the annual postgraduate clinical psychopathology seminar "Panagiotis Oulis" (Aeginiteio University Hospital). She manages a wide range of cases, addressing each case individually and based on its specific needs, guided by scientific rigor, professionalism, and a genuine care for the individual.

Michalis Mexis is a psychologist specialized in performance psychology and a candidate Chartered Sport Psychologist (CPsychol) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). He holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and an MSc in Sport Psychology from Staffordshire University (Staffs). He has gained clinical experience in mental health settings, including the liaison psychiatry unit of the General Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus (E.A.N.P.) and the Piraeus Mental Health Center, enhancing his understanding of psychological support across diverse populations. With several years of experience in leadership roles within high-demand environments, such as special operations units, he has developed a strong focus on crisis management and psychological resilience. Currently, he works as a specialist in performance psychology and leadership, designing and delivering programs for psychological skills training, performance monitoring, and personal development. He offers counseling to adults and adolescents seeking to manage anxiety and emotional difficulties, enhance daily functioning, and improve interpersonal relationships. In parallel, he collaborates with high-level athletes and professionals from demanding fields — including business, military, and the creative arts — supporting them in optimizing performance, mental resilience, and overall well-being.

Vasileiou Eui is a Psychologist with a private practice in Varkiza. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete, holds a license to practice as a Psychologist, and has obtained a postgraduate degree in "Stress Management and Health Promotion" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for the Exploration of Human Systems, Skills, and Interventions in Systemic Counseling, as well as in Group Therapy. Furthermore, she has been trained in the use of Vocational Guidance tests by Ison Psychometrica. Previously, she worked as an Associate at the Psychology Center "Psychodos," where she managed cases involving anxiety disorders and coordinated their psychiatric follow-up. Since 2008, she has been working as the Head of Public Relations and Human Resources and as a Psychologist, conducting both online and in-person sessions aimed at helping patients cope with stress, as well as sessions with couples, individual therapy, and therapy groups. Moreover, she has published numerous articles related to her field of expertise. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Maria Kristina Papanidi is a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist, with an ID# 829619, and runs a private office in Vyronas. She holds a dual degree from The American College of Greece and the Open University in the UK. Maria has been attending intensive programs in Integrative Psychotherapy and Carl Jung's Analytical Psychology, following a holistic and integrative perspective in order to help achieve psychological healing and wellness by aligning conscious and unconscious aspects of the personality. She treats a variety of conditions, such as anxiety disorder, depression, bereavement, work stress, and personality difficulties, with an emphasis on personal development and self-awareness. Additional services include relationship management, family problem solving and dream analysis. Sessions can be held in Greek or English, as well as in person or online.

Marketos Aristofanis is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Vari. He holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's Diploma in Clinical Psychology from the University of Lancashire, United Kingdom. He has worked in various mental health settings, providing psychological support to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. At the Kastalia psychiatric clinic, he collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the comprehensive care of patients with severe mental disorders, and currently serves as the Chief Psychologist at the organization Woman’s Front, designing and implementing psychological empowerment programs for women who have experienced violence, abuse, or discrimination. In clinical practice, he applies evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychoanalytic experience, tailored to the needs of each client. He participates in seminars and supervision sessions, investing in continuous education and personal development. His therapeutic philosophy is based on creating a safe and authentic therapeutic space where individuals can freely express their feelings and thoughts. His goal is to foster trust, acceptance, and meaningful communication so that each client feels supported by an ally in their effort to overcome difficulties and build a more balanced and creative life.

H Σταμάτη Λυδία είναι Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Βούλα.

Είναι κάτοχος 2 πτυχίων Ψυχολογίας από το Deree-The American College of Greece και απο το Open University of London.Κατόπιν ολοκλήρωσε ένα ετήσιο μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα Σχολικής Ψυχολογίας στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου και πραγματοποίησε ένα ετήσιο μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα στον τομέα της Ψυχικής υγείας παιδιών και εφήβων απο το Νοσοκομείου του Ευαγγελισμού,3ετή εξειδίκευση στον τομέα της Γνωστικής Αναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, απο την Πανελλήνια εταιρία Γνωστικής Αναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας(ΠΕΓΑΨ).

Η ειδικός κατανοεί πόσο σημαντικό είναι για τον θεραπευόμενο να νιώσει ότι τον ακούνε πραγματικά, χωρίς κριτική, με κατανόηση και άνευ όρων αποδοχή.Μέσα από την ψυχοθεραπεία, στόχος της είναι να δημιουργηθεί ένας ασφαλής θεραπευτικός χώρος, όπου θα μπορεί ο θεραπευόμενος να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και να νιώσει υποστήριξη.Με ενσυναίσθηση και σεβασμό, θα είναι δίπλα σας σε κάθε βήμα, βοηθώντας να διαχειριστείτε τις προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζετε.Πιστεύει ακράδαντα στη δύναμη της συνεργασίας και της ουσιαστικής σύνδεσης που χτίζεται κατά τη διάρκεια της θεραπείας. Στόχος της είναι να λειτουργεί σαν μια ομάδα με τον θεραπευόμενο, βασισμένη στην εμπιστοσύνη και τη δημιουργία μιας ισχυρής θεραπευτικής σχέσης.

Μαζί μπορούμε να δουλέψουμε πάνω σε:

• Κρίσεις άγχους ή πανικού
• Σωματοποιημένο στρες και ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα
• Προβλήματα ύπνου και αϋπνία
• Δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, χωρισμό ή διαζύγιο
• Burnout – Εργασιακή εξουθένωση
• Χαμηλή αυτοπεποίθηση 
• Αντιμετώπιση θλίψης, απώλειας ή πένθους
• Αντιμετώπιση αγχωτικών αλλαγών και μεταβάσεων στη ζωή

Foskolou Elisavet is a Psychologist with a private practice in Voula. She is a PhD candidate in the Department of Psychiatry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. Additionally, she completed her postgraduate specialization in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University in New York and specialized in child and adolescent mental health as well as reproductive-related psychological difficulties in women, including emotional and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum, premenstrual symptoms, and menopause associated with psychological difficulties. She has extensive clinical training that includes providing services in hospital and community settings, as well as outpatient clinics. Currently, she serves as a Clinical Psychologist and clinical practice supervisor at the UNESCO Chair of Adolescent Health and Medicine of the First Pediatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the General Children’s Hospital "Agia Sofia." Finally, it is noteworthy that she is a founding member of the Hellenic Society for the Study and Promotion of Interpersonal Therapies.

Η Πουλίδη Παυλίνα MSc είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια ενηλικών, εφήβων, παιδιών και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Βούλα. Είναι απόφοιτη του London Metropolitan University και έχει μεταπτυχιακό στην Ψυχολογία Υγείας (MSc in Health Psychology) από το Middlesex University. Είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχολογίας. Κατόπιν ειδικεύτηκε στη Γνωσιακή- Συμπεριφορική ψυχοθεραπεία στην Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ. Η πτυχιακή της διατριβή είχε θέμα την αντιμετώπιση της Παχυσαρκίας μέσω της γνωσιακής-συμπεριφορικής ψυχοθεραπείας. Παράλληλα έχει με αριστείο το μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα της «Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας» στην Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο. Έχει παρακολουθήσει τη βασική εκπαίδευση στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (A.C.T.) στην Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών. Τα τελευταία χρόνια παρακολουθεί το 3ετές πρόγραμμα εξειδίκευσης στη Συστημική Οικογενειακής Ψυχοθεραπείας στο Τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής Εφήβων και Νέων, Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γεώργιος Γεννηματάς". Στον παρόντα χρόνο εκπαιδεύεται στις Ψυχοσεξουαλικές Διαταραχές στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής.

Έχει προσφέρει πολυετή εθελοντική εργασία στο τμήμα ενηλίκων- παιδιών Κ.Ψ.Υ. Βύρωνα - Καισαριανής το οποίο υπάγεται στην Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο. Έχει εργαστεί ως κλινική ψυχολόγος σε τμήμα οξέων περιστατικών στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής, Δαφνί για διάστημα 4 ετών. Παράλληλα στα χρόνια τα οποία δραστηριοποιείται στον τομέα της Ψυχικής υγείας βρίσκεται σε εποπτείες για την βέλτιστη εξέλιξη της θεραπευτικής της πορείας των περιστατικών που αναλαμβάνει. Είναι πιστοποιημένη ψυχολόγος και κάτοχος ‘Άδειας Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος (Aρ. Πρωτ: 2342) από το Ελληνικό κράτος και μέλος του B.P.S. (British Psychological Society). Είναι πιστοποιημένη ψυχολόγος για την χορήγηση του τεστ προσωπικότητας MMPI-2 και του τεστ νοημοσύνης WAIS-IV. Το ενδιαφέρον της για τα παιδιά και τους εφήβους της οδήγησε να παρακολουθεί τα ετήσια ψυχαναλυτικά σεμινάρια στο Τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής Εφήβων και Νέων Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών «Γεώργιος Γεννηματάς. Επίσης έβαλε το 2024 Πιστοποιητικό επιμόρφωσης από το Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης και Δια Βίου Μάθησης του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου (Κ.Ε.ΔΙ.ΒΙ.Μ.) στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία. Εξειδικεύεται στην αντιμετώπιση του άγχους, της κατάθλιψης, των κρίσεων πανικού, στη διαχείριση πένθους, στη θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση φοβιών, στην αντιμετώπιση των διατροφικών διαταραχών και της παχυσαρκίας. Η εμπειρία της περιλαμβάνει συνεδρίες στο πλαίσιο της αντιμετώπισης της χαμηλής αυτοεκτίμησης, τις δυσλειτουργικές σχέσεις, την θετική σύνδεση με τον εαυτό καθώς και την ψυχική ενδυνάμωση.

Tsoukala Nikoletta is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Department of Primary Education of Athens. She specialized in "Psychoanalytic Studies" at the University of Essex, United Kingdom, and in "Special Education" at the Department of Early Childhood Education of NKUA. She is a regular member of the "Hellenic Society of Analytical Group and Family Psychotherapy," where she completed her training as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. She has many years of experience in the field of Public Education, where she continues to work with Secondary Education children, and concurrently maintains a private practice, where she provides therapy to adolescents and adults, either individually or as a psychoanalytic couple therapist. In the past, she has worked in mental health facilities and in Diagnostic and Support Centers for children with special needs.

Goulandris Giorgos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Voula, Attica since 2022. He offers individual Psychotherapy and Counseling sessions for adults and adolescents (16+), both in-person and online. He follows the Person-Centered and Focusing-experiential approach, in which he is trained at the Greek Focusing Center. He emphasizes cultivating an authentic and human therapeutic relationship, within which the individual can gain a deeper understanding of themselves, connect with their emotions, and find ways to reconcile with their truth, leaving behind difficulties and internal barriers. He specializes in the management of anxiety, phobias, and anger, depression and other mood disorders, relationship issues, psychosomatic symptoms, as well as self-esteem and self-confidence concerns. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh and has undertaken further training in Clinical Psychopathology and Evidence-based Coaching. He is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (S.E.Ps.) and the British Psychological Society (B.P.S.). He has collaborated with several mental health institutions, including the Psychiatric Clinic of the "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children’s Hospital, experience that enables him to effectively support a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

Varinou Eirini - Soul Rythm is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Expressive Art Therapist who works online with clients in Greece and abroad. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed postgraduate studies in Dynamics, Communication, and the roles of individuals within groups at the University of Essex. Her passion for the Arts led her to specialize in Psychotherapy through Expressive Arts, a model developed by Avi Goren-Bar that integrates fundamental psychotherapeutic approaches with the Arts, aiming to understand the human psyche and harmonize the various aspects of the individual. This approach treats the human psyche holistically, allowing emotions to be better contained, as the arts complement what language and cognition often fail to reach.

Additionally, her training is consistently enriched with psychotherapeutic methods, including a three-year training in Psychodrama, a four-year participation in monthly seminars on Relational & Group Psychotherapy, and numerous workshops in the Internal Family Systems method, Authentic Movement, and body-inclusive psychotherapy approaches.

Throughout her career, she has provided services to numerous organizations and hospitals and is a founding member of the Association of Greek Expressive Therapists & Jungian Coaches. She conducts individual sessions with adults, couples, adolescents, and children who, for various reasons, prefer and choose online support. Finally, through continuous supervision and active participation in international and Greek conferences and study trips, she expands her knowledge and skills. More information about her approach can be found on her website soulrythm.com.