Psychologists in Attica

Η Γκιλάκη Ελισάβετ είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και πραγματοποιεί διαδικτυακές και δια ζώσης συνεδρίες . Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση των προπτυχιακών της σπουδών, συνέχισε με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Ειδική Αγωγή και Εκπαίδευση, ενώ παράλληλα ξεκίνησε την εκπαίδευσή της στη Συνθετική Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, στο Κέντρο Συνθετικής Συστημικής Θεραπείας στη Θεσσαλονίκη, όπου συνεχίζει έως και σήμερα. Η επιθυμία της να διευρύνει τις γνώσεις της την οδήγησε στην εκπαίδευση στην Παιδοψυχολογία και στη Συμβουλευτική Γονέων, καθώς και στην ολοκλήρωση σεμιναρίου Σχολικής Ψυχολογίας. Έχει επίσης εκπαιδευτεί στη χρήση του ψυχομετρικού εργαλείου WISC-V. Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει εργασία σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών και δομές για άτομα με ειδικές ανάγκες, ενώ παράλληλα προσφέρει θεραπευτικές συνεδρίες διαδικτυακά. Από μικρή την μαγνήτιζε η παρατήρηση της ανθρώπινης συμπεριφοράς και η αναζήτηση του «γιατί» πίσω από τις πράξεις και τις σχέσεις. Η εσωτερική αυτή αναζήτηση την οδήγησε φυσικά στον δρόμο της Ψυχολογίας και, μέσα από αυτόν, στην επιθυμία να στηρίζει τους ανθρώπους στην πορεία τους προς την αυτογνωσία και την ψυχική ενδυνάμωση. Αν αισθάνεσαι έτοιμος ή έτοιμη να ξεκινήσεις το δικό σου θεραπευτικό ταξίδι, θα είναι χαρά και τιμή της να γίνει συνοδοιπόρος σου σε αυτή τη διαδρομή.✨

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.

Palloglou Pantelis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli, where he conducts sessions either in person or online. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and handles a wide range of cases daily, including adults, adolescents, parents, and couples experiencing difficulties across the spectrum of psychopathology, such as depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, emotional disorders, psychosomatic conditions, and eating disorders, as well as challenges faced by individuals undergoing significant life changes and decisions. He studied Psychology BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology at the University of Derby, completing a thesis on Social Anxiety in relation to Mass Media. Additionally, he completed individual psychotherapy with a Cognitive and Counseling Psychotherapy specialist and has worked in the Psychosocial Care Unit of the Hellenic Army. Furthermore, he has attended the Cognitive Psychotherapy training program organized by the First Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.PSY), and the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies. Through the Cognitive Psychotherapy Training Program, he treats clinical cases at Aeginiteio Hospital under the supervision of the program’s professors. Finally, he remains continuously updated with developments in the field by attending numerous sessions and studying relevant literature.

Η Χαλιώτη Ελπίδα είναι Ψυχολόγος και παρέχει συνεδρίες μέσω Βιντεοκλήσης. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών, και πραγματοποιεί μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT). Στην ψυχοθεραπευτική της προσέγγιση δίνει έμφαση στη δημιουργία μιας σχέσης ασφάλειας, αποδοχής και εμπιστοσύνης, μέσα στην οποία κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εξερευνήσει τις σκέψεις, τα συναισθήματα και τις δυσκολίες που αντιμετωπίζει χωρίς φόβο κριτικής. Μέσα από τη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική προσέγγιση, στόχος της είναι να κατανοηθούν τα μοτίβα σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς που μπορεί να συντηρούν τη δυσκολία και, σταδιακά, να αναπτυχθούν πιο λειτουργικοί τρόποι διαχείρισης και αντιμετώπισής της. Παρέχονται υπηρεσίες για την αντιμετώπιση ζητημάτων όπως το άγχος, οι κρίσεις πανικού, η χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, οι δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, η διαχείριση συναισθημάτων, οι αλλαγές και οι απαιτητικές περίοδοι ζωής. Πιστεύει ότι η ψυχοθεραπεία δεν είναι μια διαδικασία κατά την οποία ο θεραπευτής δίνει έτοιμες απαντήσεις, αλλά ένας χώρος συνεργασίας, όπου ο θεραπευόμενος μπορεί να κατανοήσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του, να αναγνωρίσει τις ανάγκες του και να αποκτήσει σταδιακά περισσότερη αυτονομία και εμπιστοσύνη στις δικές του δυνατότητες. Κάθε θεραπευτική διαδικασία είναι διαφορετική και προσαρμόζεται στις ανάγκες, τον ρυθμό και τους στόχους του κάθε ανθρώπου.

Maria Matoula is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Exarcheia. She has a strong academic background and extensive experience in the field of mental health. She studied Psychology and specialized in Clinical Psychology at the University of Palermo in Italy, and has been extensively trained in Individual, Group, Family, and Couples psychotherapy by the Hellenic Society of Analytical Group & Family Psychotherapy (EEAOG&OP). Combining theoretical training and many years of practical experience, she provides psychotherapeutic work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families in her private practice. She is also particularly sensitive and therapeutically active with the LGBTQ+ community, as well as with intercultural cultures. She undertakes a wide range of cases including Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Depression, and Personality Disorders.

She conducts psychodynamic psychotherapy sessions also in the Italian language.

Katerina Leventouri is a Clinical Psychologist (MSc) - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Exarchia. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GPA 8.75) and holds a professional license. She has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Clinical Psychology with a grade of Excellent (9.14). During her postgraduate studies, she worked in the mental health department of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research in Thessaloniki, as well as in the acute cases department of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, handling a wide range of cases and gaining valuable experience in managing mental health issues such as anxiety, mood, and personality disorders. She has a particular interest in eating disorders, having collaborated as a trainee Clinical Psychologist with the Day Center for Eating Disorders ElpiZo of EPAPSY. Simultaneously, she has attended a one-year educational seminar on the treatment of eating disorders and has also conducted research on the topic. Additionally, she has participated in a research team at University College Cork in Ireland focusing on combating stigma in patients with chronic pain. As a professional, she places great emphasis on lifelong education, personal therapy, and supervision. As a psychotherapist, she follows an individualized approach, respecting each person's unique history, pace, and request within a safe framework of exploration and self-acceptance.

Androvitsanea Anthi Psyxologos Msc - Psyxotherapeutria Gsth is a Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's Degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of NKUA. She is a certified Psychotherapist in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, she has been trained in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). She has worked in various mental health settings, both public and private, providing psychotherapeutic and counseling support to adults and young people facing diverse psychosocial difficulties, as well as manifestations of psychopathology such as anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, or other emotional difficulties that affect functionality and quality of life. The focus of her professional career is the support of vulnerable populations, such as women who have experienced gender-based and/or domestic violence, and patients with chronic illnesses.

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.

Mata Eirini BSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kolonaki. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice. She is currently undertaking postgraduate training in Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOP). She has been in personal therapy since 2010 and under supervision since 2023. She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). As part of her personal development and professional training, she participates in conferences, workshops, and educational seminars. Her aim is to enhance psychological resilience, facilitate the patient’s adaptation to new challenges and situations with flexibility and confidence, and ultimately, to promote self-awareness and personal integration.

Pantelopoulou Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has completed training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specializes in grief and loss counseling. Additionally, she has attended the postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as numerous educational programs and seminars in the field of mental health and addictions. She has worked in public and private mental health organizations, such as the Organization Against Drugs (OKANA), municipal kindergartens, and community centers. Finally, the specialist provides psychotherapeutic support to adults and adolescents in her private practice.

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."

Η Μουζάκη Γιάννα είναι Ψυχολόγος-ειδ. Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Συνθετικής Συστημικής Οικογενειακής Προσέγγισης, κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στην Εφαρμοσμένη Θετική Ψυχολογία (MSc Applied Positive Psychology) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Κηφισιά. Έχει δημιουργήσει έναν θεραπευτικό χώρο για ανθρώπους που βιώνουν περιόδους αλλαγής, απώλειας, αναζήτησης νοήματος ή επαναπροσδιορισμού του εαυτού τους. Η θεραπευτική της φιλοσοφία βασίζεται στην πεποίθηση ότι ο αυθεντικός εαυτός δεν χρειάζεται διόρθωση, αλλά καλλιεργείται μέσα από επίγνωση, φροντίδα και ουσιαστική σύνδεση. Στο πλαίσιο της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας παρέχεται χώρος για την επεξεργασία τόσο των δυσκολιών και των τραυμάτων όσο και των δυνατοτήτων που μπορούν να αναπτυχθούν και να ανθίσουν. Παρέχονται υπηρεσίες Ατομικής - Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, Θεραπείας Ζεύγους, Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας, καθώς και Συμβουλευτικής Γονέων και Εφήβων. Συντονίζει σε εταιρείες και οργανισμούς βιωματικά workshops και ομάδες συμβουλευτικής που ενισχύουν την ψυχική ευεξία, τη σύνδεση και την ανθεκτικότητα στον χώρο εργασίας. Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσης και κατάρτισης της έχει παρακολουθήσει και παρακολουθεί πληθώρα εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων.

Karydakis Aleksandros is a Clinical Psychologist - Gestalt Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Keratsini. He completed his studies in Psychology with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from the University of East London and a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Essex, specializing in clinical assessment, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. Additionally, he has completed a four-year training in Gestalt Psychotherapy and holds certification from the Gestalt Foundation. His clinical experience includes working with adults, children, and adolescents across a broad spectrum of mental disorders. He has also worked with groups, couples, and families. In recent years, he has been working at the Mental Health Unit - Day Center "Ariadne," providing clinical assessment and psychotherapy services to individuals diagnosed with psychotic and other mental disorders. Furthermore, he is a scientific collaborator of the NGO Beyond Burnout, where he coordinates therapeutic groups. In the research field, he has studied work-related stress, the impact of family relationships on depression, and the effectiveness of group psychotherapy in psychosis. Finally, he is a regular member of the Greek Psychological Society (SEPS) and an associate member of the Hellenic Gestalt Psychotherapy Association (EEPSG). He maintains ongoing engagement with scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops and seeks continuous development through personal therapy and supervision.