Psychologists in Attica

Η Αγγελοπούλου Μαρία MSc είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Ίλιον, όπου παρέχει τόσο βραχύχρονη όσο και μακροχρόνια ψυχαναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη τη μοναδικότητα και τις εξατομικευμένες ανάγκες του κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Κατέχει πτυχίο ψυχολογίας από το Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών και Msc Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας του University of Groningen όπου η διπλωματική της με τίτλο " Wish you were here, the Dutch, German and English, Yearning in Situations of Loss Short Form" δημοσιεύτηκε στο περιοδικό Journal of Clinical Psychology. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση των βασικών σπουδών της, άρχισε να παρακολουθεί μετεκπαίδευση στην Λακανική Ψυχανάλυση, στην Ακαδημια Κλινικών Σπουδών Αθηνών, που λειτουργεί υπό την αιγίδα της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας της Νέας Λακανικής Σχολής. Παράλληλα των σπουδών και της εργασίας της, έχει παρακολουθήσει και συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος συνεδρίων και ημερίδων, με σκοπό την συνεχή εκπαίδευση, εξειδίκευση και ενημέρωση για την εξέλιξη του κλάδου. Ενδεικτικά, τον Μάιο του 2022, συμμετείχε σε σεμινάριο στο Νηπιαγωγείο Κορώνης, για τους νέους γονείς με τίτλο " Η μετάβαση από το Νηπιαγωγείο στο Δημοτικό, βοήθεια και στήριξη για γονείς και παιδιά" ως ομιλήτρια. Το 2025 συμμετείχε ως ομιλήτρια στην 15η Διακαρτελικη Ημερίδα, που οργανώθηκε από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία της Νέας Λακανικής Σχολής, στην Πολυδύναμη Νοσηλευτική Μονάδα Ψυχικής Υγείας Αττικής (πρώην Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών Δαφνί), ενώ παρακολούθησε και το συνέδριο της Νέας Λακανικής Σχολής, στο Παρίσι με τίτλο "Les amours Douloureuses". Έχει εργαστεί ως αναπληρώτρια σε δημόσια σχολεία, πρωτοβάθμιας και δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης, με επίκεντρο τα παιδιά και την οικογένεια, και εθελοντικά στο Β´ Ψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Αττικού Νοσοκομείου ενώ έχει πραγματοποιήσει την κλινική της άσκηση, στο πλαίσιο της πρακτικής της στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής "Δρομοκαΐτειο". Σήμερα, ως ιδιώτης Ψυχολόγος, λόγω της εξειδίκευσης της στον τομέα της Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας και την προσέγγιση της Λακανικής Ψυχανάλυσης, ασχολείται με την ψυχοθεραπεία Ενηλίκων και Εφήβων, πραγματοποιώντας ατομικές συνεδρίες.

Mpanouta Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Child Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Palaio Faliro. She studied Psychology (BSc in Psychology) at the University of Essex and obtained a Master's degree in Child Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire.

She holds certified training in Special Education - Mental Disorders of Children and Adolescents from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and in Sexual Education in schooling from the University of the Aegean. Finally, she has completed studies at the Athens Academy of Clinical Studies (AKSPA).

Konstantoudaki Eleni BA, BSc, MSc is a certified Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice located in the center of Glyfada. She holds degrees in psychology from the American College of Greece Deree, the University of East London, and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Essex. Additionally, she completed a four-year postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy leading to a certification from the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She has experience from the Prevention Center of the Municipality of Glyfada and the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio in the Day Hospital and the Syngrou acute short-stay unit. For over 5 years, she has volunteered with the organization The Smile of the Child in the "Care of Children in Hospitals" initiative at the “Agia Sofia” Children's Hospital and the “Panagiotis & Aggeliki Kyriakou” Children's Hospital, supporting children temporarily accommodated under prosecutorial order due to serious social issues (abuse, neglect, exposure to danger). Since 2009, she has also collaborated with the Nutrition Support center. In her practice, she handles cases spanning the full spectrum of psychology, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, grief management, self-esteem issues, interpersonal relationships, among others. Finally, she attends numerous scientific seminars and postgraduate trainings to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest research findings in the field of psychology, participates in conferences, and is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

She was born in Athens and obtained her degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) (psychologist professional license, No. 1064783). She continued her education by completing a three-year training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, followed by additional training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Center. Subsequently, she earned her certification in trauma therapy – EMDR, at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. Additionally, she has attended various seminars and received training in biofeedback (a non-pharmacological therapeutic approach). She works as a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and collaborates with the Stress Management Center SMS (Stress Management Solutions). She specializes in anxiety and stress management, panic attack treatment, depression treatment, and eating disorder issues. She also specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety-related issues, such as performance anxiety and the management of various other distressing emotions, as well as in parental counseling. The intervention is personalized and collaborative with the individual, considering various factors that become clear through individual interviews and questionnaires, aiming at the overall enhancement of the individual's quality of life across all domains.

H Ελισσάβετ Μπαμπλέκου είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc-Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στην περιοχή των Αμπελοκήπων, πλησίον του μετρό Πανόρμου. Αποφοίτησε από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, έχοντας διεκπεραιώσει την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Κέντρο Ημέρας Μελισσίων-ΕΠΑΨΥ. Έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία ολοκληρώνοντας πενταετή εκπαίδευση μαζί με εποπτεία στο Συστημικό Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης και Ψυχοθεραπείας(ΣΚΕΨΥΣ) και είναι τακτικό μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συστημικής Θεραπείας (ΕΛΕΣΥΘ). Επιπλέον, κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών στην Προαγωγή Ψυχικής Υγείας και στην Πρόληψη Ψυχιατρικών Διαταραχών (Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ).

Από το 2011 έως σήμερα έχει εργαστεί σε πολλαπλά επαγγελματικά πλαίσια, όπως σε Σχολεία (Πρωτοβάθμια και Δευτεροβάθμια Εκπαίδευση), σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών, στη ΜΚΟ Solidarity Now και σε κοινωνικά προγράμματα του Δήμου Πειραιά. Επιπλέον, έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικά στο Δίκτυο Κοινωνικής Αλληλεγγύης και Ψυχολογικής Υποστήριξης "Συν-Ύπαρξη". Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο παρέχει υπηρεσίες ατομικής ψυχοθεραπείας, συμβουλευτική και θεραπεία ζεύγους, συμβουλευτική γονέων και οικογένειας. Έχει εργαστεί με ενήλικες κι εφήβους που βιώνουν πένθος, άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού και φοβίες, κατάθλιψη, μετατραυματικό στρες, ψυχοσωματικά προβλήματα, δυσκολίες επικοινωνίας και σχέσεων και μεταβάσεις ζωής (εγκυμοσύνη, γέννηση παιδιού, διαζύγιο, απώλειες, μετανάστευση, ασθένεια).

Στα πλαίσια της δια βίου μάθησης, φροντίζει την προσωπική της ανάπτυξη και εμπλουτίζει την επαγγελματική της ταυτότητα παρακολουθώντας σεμινάρια σχετικά με θέματα Ψυχικής Υγείας όπως, μεταξύ άλλων, η στήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων, οικογενειών και κοινοτήτων στο πένθος (ΜΕΡΙΜΝΑ), οι Περιγεννητικές Ψυχικές Διαταραχές (Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής) η Ιατρική Ψυχολογία (ΕΚΠΑ), η Κινηματογραφοθεραπεία (ΕΚΠΑ), η χορήγηση Προβολικών Δοκιμασιών ΤΑΤ-CAT-Παιδικό ιχνογράφημα (ΔΙΚΕΨΥ) και η Ειδική Αγωγή (Μονάδα Αναπτυξιακής Παιδιατρικής, Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών).

Οι συνεδρίες μπορούν να διεξαχθούν και στα γερμανικά.

Xaroutiounian Roza is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of East London and has been trained in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy by the Psychological Support, Therapy, and Education Society – E.PSY.TH.E. She has also completed the program "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy," as well as the "Medical Psychology" program at the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, further enhancing her scientific expertise in relationship issues, family dynamics, and the connection between mental and physical processes, contributing to comprehensive and holistic support for her clients. In her practice, she manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she works with.

Dafni Petrakogianni MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a master's degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of Athens. She employs an integrative psychotherapy model, having been trained in Cognitive Therapy at Aeginiteio Hospital, while completing a two-year training in Systemic Psychotherapy, training in Systemic Constellation, as well as a three-year supervision in "Family Therapy with a Systemic Approach" at the Psychiatric Hospital of Athens Dafni. She has volunteered as a Psychologist in hospitals and specializes in the management of issues arising from chronic illnesses. Additionally, she has taught psychology courses in post-secondary education institutions. She has experience in treating mood and anxiety disorders (anxiety disorders, depression) and, through her work at the primary care clinics of Agia Paraskevi and the Day Center of Agia Paraskevi - Ikelos Association, she gained extensive experience in counseling on interpersonal relationship issues, enhancing self-image, and adult psychotherapy. Finally, she has worked as a Psychologist in kindergartens of the Municipality of Agia Paraskevi, at the Youth Counseling Center of the Sivitanidios School, and at a Children's Workshop, gaining substantial experience in adolescent psychotherapy and parental counseling.

The Mental Health and Cognitive Empowerment Center “Thymisis” in Neo Psychiko was established with the aim of providing substantial support and care to individuals with memory difficulties, dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and other neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, and Parkinson’s Disease.

It offers specialized programs for assessment, support, and intervention, tailored to the needs of each individual. Additionally, it provides counseling for caregivers and families, as well as prevention and memory enhancement programs on both individual and group levels.

The scientific director of the “Thymisis” Center, Kentro Psyxikis Ygeias Kai Noitikis Endynamosis Thymisis - Mpaltouka Konstantina, is a graduate of Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She holds a postgraduate degree in “Neurosciences and Neurodegenerative Diseases” from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

She possesses extensive experience in supporting individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders, having worked in care and rehabilitation facilities. Furthermore, she has participated in scientific conferences and seminars and is actively involved in voluntary mental health programs.

She is a member of the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society and collaborates with the Aiginiteio Hospital, participating in clinical and educational activities in the field of neuropsychology.

Zouka Olga is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Athens. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and has received postgraduate training in Systemic Psychotherapy (Systemic – Family Therapy and Couple Therapy) at the Society of Systemic Therapy and Intervention for Individuals, Families, and Broader Systems (ESYTHEPAS). She has attended training seminars on administering Projective Tests (RORSCHACH, T.A.T., C.A.T., Children's Drawing Test) at DI.K.E.PS.Y., as well as seminars related to addictions at ITACA – Greek Section and the Training Center of the 18 Ano Addiction Treatment Unit. Additionally, she completed practical training in the Family Department of the Therapeutic Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA) "Diavasi" and at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital. She has worked as a psychologist in K.D.A.P. MEA (Municipality of Acharnes "AROGI"), in prisons (Detoxification Center for Drug-Addicted Prisoners Eleonas Thebes (KATKETH)), in a shelter for unaccompanied minor refugees (AMKE SUNYPARXIS Ecumenical Refugee Program), and provided psychosocial support to the Municipality of Haidari through an ESPA program. Currently, she provides counseling to unemployed individuals through an ESPA program. In her private practice, she focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship, tailoring her approach to the uniqueness and specific needs of each client, aiming at the effective management of any issues they face. She conducts in-person and online sessions with adults, adolescents (15 years and older), families, couples, as well as counseling sessions for couples and parents.

Karatza Eugenia is a Psychologist and Existential – Systemic Psychotherapist with experience in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and couples, as well as in parent counseling. She maintains a private practice in Pefki. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently completed a six-year training in Existential – Systemic Psychotherapy at the ANTISTIXI Psychotherapeutic Institute, under the supervision of Psychiatrists/Child Psychiatrists/Psychotherapists Mr. Dimitris Karagiannis and Ms. Eleni Karagianni. Concurrently, she has specialized in learning disabilities, providing assessment and intervention with scientifically validated tools such as WISC-V, DTLA-3/4, L-a-T-O, and the Mathematical Proficiency Test for children aged 4–16 years. She regularly attends conferences and training seminars related to psychotherapy, relationship dynamics, and contemporary psychological approaches. As a psychotherapist, she holds a profound interest in how each individual relates to themselves and to others, and how through this relationship new paths of development and meaning can be discovered. Her approach is based on the principles of Existential and Systemic Psychotherapy, viewing the individual as a unity extending across the three temporal dimensions of past, present, and future. She believes that through connection, the possibility for deeper understanding, internal coherence, and the creation of new meaning in life emerges. She works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families seeking understanding, balance, and authenticity in their relationships and way of living.

Rizou Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with 20 years of experience, maintaining a private practice in Cholargos and is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. She obtained her degree from the University of Kent at Canterbury in the United Kingdom and trained in Psychodynamic-Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through continuous seminars, postgraduate training programs, supervision, and years of personal therapy. She continued her postgraduate education at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (A.K.M.A) and in Systemic – Family Therapy. Subsequently, she earned her master's degree as a Special Educator, with an emphasis on learning disabilities, from the University of Nottingham Trent. Additionally, she has worked in hostels and residential facilities for psychosocial rehabilitation and has served as Program Manager at a Day Center for individuals with mental health disorders. She addresses adolescents with behavioral problems, adults with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship and behavioral issues, as well as broader emotional disorders, and also works with families or couples. Finally, she collaborates on a case-by-case basis with psychiatrists.