Psychologists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Zigka Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Cholargos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Hull, UK, and a Master's degree in Occupational and Organizational Psychology from the same university. She has completed a 5-year training in Somatic Psychotherapy using the Biosynthesis method. After 10 years of working in the business sector focusing on human resource development, she decided to concurrently practice privately, oriented towards psychological support and personal development. She works by helping individuals achieve a harmonious experience with their will and capabilities, while simultaneously evolving optimally by charting an increasingly conscious path within any system to which they belong. At the same time, she continues her collaboration with employers, contributing to the optimal mental health of their employees by providing assistance during moments of personal or professional crisis. Lastly, it would be remiss not to mention her particular interest in cases of psychosomatic symptoms as well as interpersonal relationships.

Maria Aggeliki Rapti is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and is completing her postgraduate studies at the same university.

Simultaneously, she is completing her studies in the 4-year International Postgraduate Program in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Systemic-Narrative Approach (theoretical and practical training with supervision) at KEDIVIM – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (under the direction of Professor F. Isari).

She is also certified in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the psychometric instrument "Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®-2 (MMPI®-2)."

She continuously enriches her knowledge by participating in specialized conferences and workshops for mental health professionals, focusing on interventions across all age groups.

Through psychotherapy, Maria aims to establish a therapeutic relationship in which participants collaboratively shape therapy goals, recognize difficulties and strengths, and work together toward empowerment, improved quality of life, and the development of more functional ways of thinking, feeling, and relating. The therapeutic relationship constitutes a space of meaningful connection where change can emerge safely and with respect for each individual’s pace and needs.

She undertakes psychotherapy for adults. Sessions are conducted online.

Zapantis Ioannis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Chalandri. He is a graduate student in Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. His approach is based on respect, empathy, and scientific evidence, aiming to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. He seeks to help individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves, recognize thought and behavior patterns that cause difficulties, and develop more functional ways to manage daily life. He deals with issues related to mood, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and the improvement of life quality and functionality. Simultaneously, he emphasizes a personalized approach, tailoring the therapeutic process to the needs and goals of each person. He aims for continuous development and the scientifically substantiated application of his knowledge, with the goal of providing meaningful support and empowerment to those who trust him.

Sakellariou Marsia is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with studies in Greece and the United Kingdom. She holds a Psychology degree (BSc) from the University of Kent and a master's degree in Mental Health (MSc) from King’s College London. She has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for Human Studies (AKMA) and continues her training at the same center in Group and Family Process, with additional training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

She has extensive experience in various therapeutic and psychosocial settings, such as the neuropsychiatric clinic Panagia i Grigorousa, in child protection and support structures (Penteli Convalescent Home, SOS Children’s Villages), as well as in online counseling sessions. Through these centers, she has supported individuals facing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and other challenges.

Simultaneously, her experience in multinational companies in London has cultivated her analytical thinking and the ability to understand and connect different aspects of human behavior beyond the clinical setting. 

Her therapeutic approach is based on building a safe and non-judgmental framework characterized mainly by trust, understanding, respect, and the desire to support each client in evolving into the best version of themselves. For her, therapy is a collaborative process aiming to understand the patterns that affect life and to develop new, more functional ways of connecting with oneself and others.

Currently, she provides online sessions in Greek and English until her office in Neo Psychiko becomes operational, where she will also offer in-person services.

Milioni Niki is a Psychologist with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She trained in Psychotherapy at Middlesex University and, following her studies, became a GIM (Guided Imagery and Music) therapist. She has extensive experience and has worked in private therapy centers for children as well as at the IKA Child Mental Health Center.

Mpagourdi Maria, BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist who conducts sessions online. She graduated in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University (BSc) and holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Clinical Counselling Psychology from the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Art Therapy, and the management of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CCTP-I & II). Since 2023, she has been training in Art Psychotherapy – Behavior Analysis at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi," and from 2025 she will continue her professional development through the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (P.E.G.A.P.), as part of her training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes significant work in mental health facilities such as the Piraeus Naval Hospital, Care Units for the Elderly specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, cancer patient counseling programs (e.g., "Stay Strong"), and special education centers. She provides individual and group sessions to children, adolescents, and adults, and has been actively involved in psycho-educational programs and parent counseling. She combines theoretical training with practical experience to support a variety of psychological needs, with particular emphasis on trauma therapy and strengthening emotional resilience. Finally, she is a founding member of the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists.

Konstantina Menouti BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who has maintained a private practice in Cholargos since 2014. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed the “MSc in Music, Mind and Brain” and “MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology” programs at Goldsmiths and Birkbeck, University of London, respectively. Additionally, she has been trained in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Community Psychotherapy for children and adults in both individual and group settings and has participated in national and international conferences with scientific presentations and experiential workshops. Furthermore, she holds a diploma in Music Therapy with a focus on infancy and early childhood. She has worked in Psychotherapy Centers as a psychologist and psychotherapist and at Metropolitan College as a supervisor of thesis projects and as a lecturer in Psychobiology and Cognitive Psychology.

Kyriakou Thomai is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi and Argos. She also collaborates with the Center for Speech, Language, and Learning "Spell" as a Family Counselor and Psychoeducator and is the co-founder of the company "Morfogenesis," which provides counseling, training, support, guidance for individuals and groups, and training through seminars in workplace environments. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of England, focusing on developmental psychology and the role of the father in the Greek family. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies in Psychology at the same university, specializing in criminology, prevention, and semiotic analysis. Throughout her career, she specialized as a family and group therapist in the Synthetic - Systemic approach at the Laboratory of Human Relations and as a couple therapist in the Emotionally Focused Therapy direction at the EFT Greek Network. Additionally, she recently completed the Gestalt Coaching in Business & Organizations Program to enhance her awareness of workplace issues and conditions, which are highly relevant in today's era. With children, she works psychotherapeutically using the Therapeutic Play method and is a Certified Play Therapist from Play Therapy Greece. To date, she has continuously updated and further educated herself on scientific topics related to psychology, psychotherapy, and education, considering their contribution essential to her professional practice. Finally, her extensive studies, experience, and collaborators enable her to work psychotherapeutically with individuals at different life stages, concerns, and needs. She works with adults, couples, families, and groups addressing issues such as the management of negative or intense emotions, low self-esteem, the creation and maintenance of functional relationships, and existential matters.

Katsimardou Stauroula is a Psychologist – Systemic Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and adults (professional license no. 1006982). She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and is completing postgraduate studies in the program "Developmental and Adolescent Health Strategies" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Concurrently, she is training in the four-year Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling program at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (Ke.S.Meth.).

She deals with issues related to anxiety and panic attacks, intense stress and overload, occupational burnout and emotional exhaustion, psychosomatic symptoms, as well as difficulties in interpersonal relationships. Additionally, she works on grief and loss, low self-esteem, boundaries, emotional regulation, decision-making difficulties, loss of meaning, and adaptation to transitional life periods in adolescents and adults.

She holds certification in the administration and evaluation of the psychometric tools WISC-V and WAIS-IV and has attended the Special Education seminar at the University of Patras. She has participated in mental health seminars and conferences and is engaged in ongoing personal psychotherapy and supervision.

She has gained experience in various clinical settings, such as the Naval Hospital of Piraeus, the General Children's Hospital "Panagioti & Aglaia Kyriakou," the 414 Military Hospital for Special Diseases, and the Day Center for Children and Adolescents "Thalpos."

Karathanasi Georgia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, who maintains a private practice in Nea Erithraia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (IRET). Her clinical and professional experience stems from many years of private practice, her collaboration with the specialized online psychotherapy platform My Therapist, as well as with specialized therapy centers where she conducts individual psychotherapy, parent counseling, and couple and family therapy. Her priority is continuous professional development and growth, which she ensures through private supervision and the attendance of numerous seminars related to her scientific field. Lastly, she privately handles cases spanning the full spectrum of psychopathology, requiring immediate intervention, counseling, and psychotherapeutic support.

Η Κωνσταντίνου Αγγελική είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος 3777/24-06-2020. Διαθέτει πτυχίο ψυχολογίας από Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και έχει πραγματοποιήσει την κλινική της άσκηση στο Τμήμα Ψυχικής Υγείας Εφήβων και Νέων του ΓΝΑ Γ. Γεννηματάς. Έπειτα παρακολούθησε το τετραετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στη Συστημική και Οικογενειακή Θεραπεία, που υλοποιείται από την Εταιρεία Συστημικής Θεραπείας και Παρέμβασης σε άτομα, οικογένειες και ευρύτερα συστήματα "Νικόλαος Παρίτσης" (ΕΣΥΘΕΠΑΣ) και το Κέντρο Διερεύνησης της Βελτίωσης και Θεραπείας Ανθρωπίνων Συστημάτων (ΚΕΔΙΘΑΣ). Είναι πιστοποιημένο μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας (EFTA). Η συστημική ψυχοθεραπεία προσεγγίζει το άτομο όχι ως μια μεμονωμένη οντότητα, που χρήζει διερεύνησης, αλλά ως μέρος των συστημάτων στα οποία ανήκει, όπως η οικογένεια, το εργασιακό ή το κοινωνικό περιβάλλον. Έχει ολοκληρώσει το ετήσιο μετεκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο της Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας «Παναγιώτης Ουλής», που διεξάγεται από το Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας, Νευροεπιστημών και Ιατρικής Ακριβείας «Κώστας Στεφανής» (ΕΠΙΨΥ), την Α΄ Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου & την εταιρεία «Προαγωγή της Γνώσης στις Ψυχικές Διαταραχές».  Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων, με σκοπό τη συνεχή επιμόρφωσή της πάνω στο πεδίο της ψυχικής υγείας .

Έχει εργαστεί στη Μονάδα Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης Εφήβων της Ε.Π.Α.Ψ.Υ. ως ψυχολόγος, όπου συμμετείχε στα πλαίσια στης διεπιστημονικής ομάδας στη ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη ψυχικά ευάλωτων εφήβων και των οικογενειών τους. Έχει συνεργαστεί με ψυχοθεραπευτικά κέντρα, όπου ασχολείται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με εφήβους, ενήλικες, ζευγάρια, οικογένειες αλλά και συμβουλευτική γονεών. Στο παρελθόν έχει δραστηριοποιηθεί και εθελοντικά σε οργανισμούς που ασχολούνταν με τη ψυχική ευημερία των εφήβων.

Tsouki Sofia MSc is a Psychologist and conducts online sessions. She holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University in the Netherlands and is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has completed extensive professional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, and has further specialized in various programs including adolescent psychopathology, panic crisis management, sexual education, special education, and Mindfulness intervention techniques. She has many years of professional experience in public and private institutions, as well as working independently. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychosocial support to children, adolescents, and families, while maintaining a private practice offering individual and group psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Additionally, she has collaborated with Day Centers for children with autism spectrum disorders, kindergartens, camps, and psychoeducational settings. Her clinical approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, integrating contemporary psychoeducation and mindfulness techniques, aiming for meaningful support and empowerment of her clients.

Vasilis Stathopoulos is a licensed Psychologist (License No. 262207).

After completing his academic studies at the University of East London, he continued his training in group-analytic therapy at the S. H. Foulkes Institute of Group Analysis (“I.O.A.F.”) and subsequently in cognitive-behavioral therapy at the Hellenic Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies.

He has been active in the healthcare sector, successfully completing academic studies in pharmacy, occupational therapy, and psychology. He has over 20 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical field and has collaborated with institutions supporting children with intellectual disabilities, as well as with psychiatric cases involving adults and patients with dementia.

Currently, he works in private practice as a psychologist, offering in-person and online sessions. Appointments are available upon request.