Psychologists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Emmanouela-Marina Vintiadi was born and resides in Athens. She is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist. She has been trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and continues her education through seminars, clinical groups, study groups, and individual and group supervision. Her postgraduate specialization is in Criminology. She has worked in psychosocial rehabilitation units, municipalities, and psychological support centers with adults, children, and socially vulnerable groups. Additionally, she has participated in research as a scientific collaborator and is a key speaker in webinars and conferences for the training of health professionals as well as for raising public awareness on mental health issues. She collaborates with the Day Center "Galini" of the Non-Profit Organization Prometheus as a psychologist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia, where she conducts in-person and online psychotherapy sessions for adults, adolescents, and couples.

Sessions available in English.

Panagiota Seferai is a licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in Clinical Counseling, with experience in providing psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults, and conducts Online Psychotherapy sessions. She studied Psychology at the University of Derby (United Kingdom), where she completed both her undergraduate studies in Psychology and her postgraduate degree in Applied Clinical Counseling Psychology. She works in psychopedagogical settings, providing sessions for children and adolescents with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and other emotional or developmental disorders, as well as offering parent counseling. Concurrently, she works on an adult psychotherapy platform, offering support for anxiety disorders, enhancing self-regulation skills and mental resilience, applying cognitive-behavioral approaches and mindfulness techniques. Additionally, she has substantial experience in social institutions, where she provided psychological support, organized empowerment groups, and promoted social inclusion of vulnerable populations. She has been trained in specialized seminars on psychotherapy for autism, selective mutism, and the Marte Meo approach. The specialist approaches each therapeutic relationship with empathy and professionalism, tailoring interventions to the needs of each individual.

Maurandrea Nota is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, PhD Candidate at the Medical School of the University of Athens, and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She works with adults and adolescents facing mental health challenges such as eating disorders, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictions, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem, and others. Additionally, she supports parents in strengthening their role. Her approach is based on developing a therapeutic relationship in which the patient can safely and confidently understand and connect with themselves. Regarding her education, she is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Crete with postgraduate studies in Addiction Treatment. She is specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and concurrently specializes in the Treatment of Eating Disorders at Aeginiteio Hospital, where she also serves as a Scientific Collaborator in the respective Unit.

Athina Ntourou is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with a private practice in Marousi, Athens, where she provides psychological support, counseling, and psychotherapy services.She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Master's Degree (MSc) from the Medical School of Athens in "Mental Health and Psychiatry of Children and Adolescents."She has specialized in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy, an institution accredited by the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA).Systemic Psychotherapy focuses on exploring relationships, roles, and interactions within an individual's social and family context, aiming to enhance self-awareness, deepen understanding of oneself in relation to others, and foster more functional and satisfying ways of relating and communicating.Throughout her professional career, she has worked with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, groups, and communities, within public services and special education settings. Her clinical experience, combined with her commitment to continuous professional development, supports a comprehensive and individualized therapeutic approach tailored to the unique needs of each person.She offers both in-person sessions at her office in Marousi and online sessions, providing a safe and supportive environment that promotes personal growth, resilience, and psychological well-being.

Η Υφαντή Χρυσάνθη - Μαρία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Χαλάνδρι. Ολοκλήρωσε τις βασικές σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία, στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και διαθέτει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι αριστούχος του Μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος "Προαγωγή Ψυχικής Υγείας και Πρόληψη Ψυχιατρικών Διαταραχών" της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών, του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Ψυχολόγος Υγείας). Παράλληλα, είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία (School Psychology) και επεκτείνει τις γνώσεις της μέχρι σήμερα παρακολουθώντας πλήθος σεμιναρίων και κλινικών συνεδριών. Συγκεκριμένα, το παρόν διάστημα παρακολουθεί το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα στην Ομαδική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία του Ινστιτούτου Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης (ΙΟΑΦ). Είναι πιστοποιημένη Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, αφού έλαβε την τετραετή μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, στο Ευρωπαϊκό Ινστιτούτο Συνθετικής Ψυχοθεραπείας "Σύγχρονα Αμφιαράεια" του Τεχνοβλαστού Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Είναι εξειδικευμένη στη Συνθετική, Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική, Ανθρωποκεντρική, Συστημική, Σχεσιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία και στην Ψυχολογία Υγείας.

Αναφορικά με την επαγγελματική της εμπειρία, είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης και εκπαιδεύτρια σε ιδιωτικά κέντρα. Στο παρελθόν, έχει εργασθεί ως Ψυχολόγος στο κατάστημα κράτησης γυναικών του Ελεώνα και στο Δήμο Θηβαίων. Στα πλαίσια αυτά απέκτησε εμπειρία στη διάγνωση , τη συμβουλευτική ευάλωτων ομάδων, καθώς και κλινική εμπειρία, αφού εκτελούσε το κομμάτι της ποινικής διαμεσολάβησης σε θύτες ενδοοικογενειακής βίας κατόπιν εισαγγελικών παραγγελιών, σε συνεργασία με κλινικά πλαίσια . Εργάστηκε για ένα έτος στο κέντρο με άτομα με αναπηρία και αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές "Άγιοι Ανάργυροι". Επιπρόσθετα, έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικά τις υπηρεσίες της κατά των ναρκωτικών στη μονάδα "ΑΤΡΑΠΟΣ" του ΟΚΑΝΑ για εφήβους και νέους αλλά και στη γραμμή τηλεφωνικής υποστήριξης 10306 του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών. Τέλος, θεωρεί την ψυχοθεραπεία "ένα ταξίδι με προορισμό τον εαυτό μας".

(Πραγματοποιούνται συνεδρίες δια ζώσης και online) .

{Στο γραφείο υπάρχει συνεργάτης κλινικός ψυχολόγος}

Η Φανακίδου Ιωάννα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Ιωνία. Είναι απόφοιτη του Προγράμματος Ψυχολογίας της Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και ολοκλήρωσε με άριστα τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία της Υγείας στο University of Central Lancashire του Preston. Το 2019 ολοκλήρωσε την εκπαίδευσή της στην Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία (Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy) από το αναγνωρισμένο κέντρο Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training της Βορείου Ιρλανδίας. Επιπρόσθετα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί και συνεργαστεί ως Ειδικός σεξουαλικής υγείας στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας. Παράλληλα, έχει ολοκληρώσει το ετήσιο μετεκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας «Παναγιώτης Ουλής»από το Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ. καθώς και το εκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο στις «Διατροφικές Διαταραχές» στο Εκπαιδευτικό Κέντρο της Μονάδας Απεξάρτησης 18 Άνω. Είναι μέλος του Βρετανικού Συλλόγου Ψυχολόγων και τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων. Τέλος, αρθρογραφεί σε ελληνικά περιοδικά και ιστοσελίδες, με θέματα που αφορούν την ψυχική και σεξουαλική υγεία, ενώ έχει διεξάγει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων σεξουαλικής διαπαιδαγώγησης σε Δημοτικά, Γυμνάσια και Λύκεια τόσο σε γονείς και εκπαιδευτικούς όσο και σε μαθητές, καθώς και σεμινάρια που αφορούν τις σεξουαλικές δυσλειτουργίες και διαταραχές.

Ms. Mamali Anastasia is a Psychologist, licensed to practice professionally, and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She holds a second degree in Greek Culture. She has completed postgraduate studies in Human Resource Management (MBA HR) and further training in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy. She has also completed a Continuing Education Program on the "Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)" from the Hellenic Society for the Study of ADHD. She undergoes personal psychotherapy and supervision with a systemic orientation and has completed a two-year clinical internship in Systemic Family Psychotherapy. She undertakes psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and families facing difficulties, and also provides counseling sessions for parents and adolescents. Sessions can be conducted in person or online.

Rapanaki Elena is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia.

She studied in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and trained in the Synthetic Model of Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. Regarding this approach, individual psychological problems are perceived as symptoms of dysfunction within a broader system (such as the family), and therefore it is believed that change will occur by intervening in the functioning of this broader system. Within this approach, concepts and perspectives from other psychotherapeutic schools are adopted, enriching the repertoire of techniques and adapting them according to the needs of each client. Having started her professional career, she has worked with adolescents and adults in an intervention unit for young people with delinquent behavior "Oseletos," on an online platform providing mental health services, as well as privately. In the past, she has voluntarily participated in a program at the "YWCA Greece" prisons with female detainees and in voluntary actions at "EPANODO" for the social reintegration of released prisoners. Finally, she has attended conferences and seminars related to mental health awareness, clinical psychopathology, domestic violence, delinquency, interpersonal relationships, and family relations.

Kyriazi Ntaniella is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She provides Psychotherapy and Counseling for adults on issues related to interpersonal relationships, separation/divorce, loss and grief, anxiety and depression, adjustment difficulties and cross-cultural differences, personal development and self-awareness, among others, in both Greek and English. She is also interested in mental health prevention and social welfare issues. In this context, she has been trained as a Coordinator of Parent School Groups by the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools and has volunteered as a Psychologist in collaboration with the Municipalities of Dionysos, Vrilissia, and Kifisia. She holds a Master's degree in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom. Additionally, she has training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the International Psychotherapy Institute in the USA. Finally, she is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, The International Psychotherapy Institute, and The International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.

Tarsani Triantafyllio is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts sessions both in-person and online. She works psychotherapeutically with adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree (M.Sc.) in "Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in "Adult Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT)" as well as in "Parent Counseling" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY), and has also received basic training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has been trained in Special Education and in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in "adolescent group coordination" at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. Since 2021, she has been working as a private psychologist, providing psychological support to adults, children, and adolescents, while collaborating with specialized therapy centers. Concurrently, she has worked as a psychologist in primary education schools in Attica, in camp programs for individuals with disabilities, in Vocational Training Centers, and as a parallel support companion. Moreover, she is actively involved in volunteer work at facilities for people with disabilities and contributes articles to the website psychologynow.gr. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and supports lifelong learning by participating in conferences, educational programs, and seminars in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy.

Maria Kotsidi is a Psychologist (BSc, MA) - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri.

She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed postgraduate training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling.

She completed her internship at GNA "KAT". Additionally, she has collaborated with the NGO "Together for the Child," the Psychogeriatric Society "NESTOR," as well as with specialized therapy centers. She has participated as a speaker at a conference. Concurrently, she has attended training seminars and scientific conferences and continues to pursue further education aimed at ongoing professional development.

Within the framework of the psychotherapeutic process, she emphasizes the creation of a relationship of trust and acceptance, where the individual can freely express their thoughts and feelings and discover new ways to understand and manage their difficulties.

Avdelidou Eui is a Psychologist who has maintained a private practice in Marousi since 2023, having been based in Pagkrati for ten years. She initially completed studies in the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, followed by studies in the Department of Psychology and a postgraduate degree in School Psychology at the same institution. Her doctoral dissertation at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki focused on cinema in the school setting. She investigated how creativity can facilitate the processing of psychological trauma, working with a film group composed of children and adolescents from various countries. She follows a psychodynamic approach, with experience in Psychological assessment of children and adolescents (cognitive - WISC III, emotional - T.A.T., T.A.F., learning), School and Vocational Guidance, Counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and emerging adults (18-30 years old), as well as Counseling for parents and educators. She has collaborated with SOS Villages, Arsakeia Schools, the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas/Kaisariani (Aiginiteio), and private centers for child and adolescent psychotherapy. 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., "Psychographimata") with articles on psychological topics and cinema. She has trained in Playback Theatre and has directed short films. She employs cinema therapeutically, following additional training in cinematherapy. She has collaborated with the Non-Profit Organization "PAIZONTAS" and the Psi-Ch Society. The Psychologist has completed training in EMDR trauma therapy. Currently, she is undergoing psychoanalysis training within the framework of the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society.

Karoutsou Olga is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has specialized through a four-year training program in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). This is a humanistic approach tailored to the needs and capabilities of each individual. Alongside counseling and psychotherapy for adults, she also provides psychological support for adolescents and parental counseling, having specialized in Child Psychology (MSc, Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. In the context of her professional practice, she has worked at the Educational and Counseling Support Center of Nea Ionia and in private preschools, while also volunteering her services to new mothers and pregnant women facing financial difficulties. Believing in the continuous development of the individual, she pursues personal and professional growth through personal psychotherapy, supervision, and further training. In her professional experience to date, she has collaborated with individuals dealing with issues in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, depression, experiencing transitional life phases, or seeking a general improvement in their quality of life. She believes that within us lie the necessary strengths to improve our quality of life and accompanies each person on their therapeutic journey with equality and respect. Finally, it is worth mentioning that, beyond her studies in Psychology and Psychotherapy, she holds a degree in engineering from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Polina Flevari is a Psychologist MSc - Psychotherapist, graduated with honors from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, holder of the legal license to practice psychology, and a certified psychotherapist (ECP) by the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). She has been trained in existential-humanistic psychotherapy and possesses extensive clinical experience through her work in mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation settings. In the context of her professional and personal development, she participates in private supervision and personal therapy, respectively. Based in the Northern Suburbs, in an aesthetically pleasing space in the Nea Erythrea area, she provides psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and counseling services, both online and in person, to adults and adolescents. Within her psychotherapeutic work, she collaborates with the individual, addressing a wide range of difficulties, including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, psychological trauma, loss, interpersonal relationship challenges, chronic illness, and generally, the need for self-awareness and personal development. The philosophy she consistently follows in therapeutic practice is founded on the development of an equal therapeutic relationship that respects the needs, desires, and difficulties of the individual seeking psychotherapy. The adoption of a professional stance adhering to the Principles of the Code of Ethics stems both from her continuous pursuit to promote and maintain high standards in her professional practice and from her deep commitment to the Hippocratic Principle of “beneficence and non-maleficence” as a Psychologist.

Clinical Psychologist Vlaseros Spyros holds a degree in Psychology and a scholarship from the University of Derby (B.Sc Honours Applied Psychology) and pursued his postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology in London at Kingston University London, where he graduated with distinction (M.Sc Clinical Applications of Psychology). He completed his internship in London, where he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while serving as a coordinator at an adult mental health center. As a coordinator, he was responsible for the psychotherapeutic practice and organization of postgraduate students, as well as for developing supportive approaches under supervision. Subsequently, he returned to Greece and completed a four-year training program in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Society for Psychological Support, Therapy, and Training (E.PSY.THE.). He is a member of the British Psychological Society (British Psychological Society - GMBPsS) and a founding member and Vice President of the Attica Mental Health Association "Synodoiporos." Alongside his private practice in Agia Paraskevi, he has collaborated with a military hospital and participated in a research project published in a global scientific journal. Spyros Vlaseros and his colleagues offer: individual psychotherapy and counseling, supportive programs/interventions for children, adolescents, and adults, parental counseling, assessment of children/adolescents using the WISC-V Intelligence Scale, and adult assessment using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory MMPI-2.