Psychologists in South Aegean

Menexia Avgeridou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete (2008), and holds a license to practice as a professional psychologist. She runs a private practice offering both in-person and online sessions, providing psychological support to adults, adolescents, and families.

She holds a Master’s degree in Social Psychiatry from the Medical School of the Democritus University of Thrace and has completed her training in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (CAT) at the Medical Psychotherapeutic Center of Thessaloniki.

Since 2009, she has been actively working in the field of mental health, gaining significant clinical and counseling experience through her collaboration with various public and private institutions. In parallel, she has attended numerous seminars, training programs, and experiential workshops, continuously enriching her therapeutic knowledge and skills.

Her therapeutic approach is rooted in respect, authenticity, and acceptance, with the aim of supporting individuals in times of emotional difficulty, enhancing self-awareness, and promoting personal growth.

Xrysolora Artemis Kai Synergates is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Syros. She holds a degree from the Open University Milton Keynes in the United Kingdom and has completed postgraduate training in Art Therapy, focusing on "Behavior Analysis - Therapy through Art," as well as postgraduate training in Play Therapy specializing in “Sensory & Messy Play.” Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in “Child and Youth Studies” at University West in Sweden. In her private practice, she handles a wide range of cases encompassing the full spectrum of her specialty, always prioritizing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each person she supports.

Η Ελισάβετ Ορτεντσίου είναι Ψυχολόγος με σπουδές στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία και μεταπτυχιακή εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Είναι απόφοιτος του BSc Applied Psychology από το University of Derby και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου (MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy) από το University of Central Lancashire.Παρέχει αποκλειστικά online συνεδρίες, προσφέροντας εξατομικευμένη ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες.

Διαθέτει περίπου τρία χρόνια εμπειρίας στην παροχή ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης, μέσω της ιδιωτικής πρακτικής και της εθελοντικής της δράσης. Έχει συνεργαστεί με το Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Γυναικών Ευρώπης, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και διαχείριση κρίσεων σε άτομα που έχουν βιώσει κακοποίηση, ενώ συνεργάζεται και με τον οργανισμό "ΕΥΖΩ ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ΚΑΡΚΙΝΟ", προσφέροντας υποστήριξη σε ογκολογικούς ασθενείς και τους φροντιστές τους.

Έχει εμπειρία στη διαχείριση του άγχους, της θλίψης, της αυτοκριτικής, των αρνητικών σκέψεων, των διαπροσωπικών δυσκολιών, του πένθους και του ακαδημαϊκού στρες. Αν και το βασικό της θεραπευτικό υπόβαθρο είναι η Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT), υιοθετεί μια εξατομικευμένη και συνθετική προσέγγιση, προσαρμόζοντας τη θεραπεία στις ανάγκες του κάθε ατόμου, με ενσυναίσθηση, σεβασμό και άνευ όρων αποδοχή.

Ioannis Tsakiris is a Psychologist with an academic background in Psychology and a postgraduate specialization in Neuropsychology. He studied at the Universiteit van Amsterdam and at the Mitropolitiko College, where he completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, deepening his understanding of the relationship between brain function, cognition, and behavior.Since 2025, he has been practicing as a Psychologist in Greece, providing online therapy sessions within a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. He has experience supporting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety and mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, anger management difficulties, and challenges in interpersonal relationships. He also works with trauma-related experiences and is committed to the empowerment and psychological support of LGBTQI+ individuals, approaching each person with respect for their uniqueness and identity.His therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, scientific evidence, and individualized care, aiming to foster meaningful personal growth, emotional resilience, and overall psychological well-being.

Maria Xastali - Sitara is a licensed Psychologist specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. She has been practicing privately as a psychotherapist with adults for over 4 years. Previously, she volunteered at the Hellenic Council for Refugees, the Penteli Day Center for the prevention and treatment of dementia, and Thallo Seveneleven A.M.K.E for the prevention and treatment of dementia. During her internship, she served as an assistant clinical psychologist at the NGO Klimaka and as a psychotherapist through the Association of Families with Three or More Children Saint Nektarios. To ensure the highest quality of service, she is continuously engaged in individual and group clinical supervision as well as ongoing personal therapy. We are all unique in our own way. The time and manner in which each person evolves also differ. She is here to help each client reach their goals in their own, unique way.

Drakou - Aivazi Anna is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Rhodes. She studied Psychology (BSc in Psychology) at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College. Subsequently, she pursued Health Psychology (MSc in Health Psychology), completing her postgraduate studies at City University of London. Concurrently with her studies, she completed an internship in the Neurological and Psychiatric Clinic of the General Regional Hospital of Rhodes. Additionally, she has attended specialized seminars, the most recent being in Adolescent Psychology. She collaborates with the South Aegean Region in the Social Welfare Department as the Lead Psychologist responsible for the Psychosocial Support of beneficiaries of the T.E.V.A. program of the Kalymnos-Karpathos social partnership, including the islands of Leros, Patmos, Leipsoi, Kasos, and Astypalaia. Furthermore, she is an active member of charitable groups and associations in Rhodes that provide support and assistance to vulnerable populations unable to meet their daily life needs. Since 2022, she has been listed as an expert witness and has collaborated on numerous cases with the Rhodes Police. She is also a technical advisor in judicial cases. In 2024, she completed a postgraduate degree in Forensic Criminological Psychology.

Saliverou Elisavet is a Psychologist - Psychoeducator - Psychotherapist, holding a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Excellence Scholarship), with studies in Psychology, Education (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), and Social Work (University of West Attica). She has been trained in Systemic – Family Psychotherapy and maintains a private Counseling – Psychotherapy practice. Simultaneously, she is responsible for the Counseling Service and social initiatives of HEN Athens and coordinates educational and psychoeducational programs for children, adolescents, adults, and parents. She has collaborated with organizations such as ELIZA, the "Together for the Child" hotline, SOS Children's Villages, and the Social Psychiatry Company P. Sakellaropoulos. She applies an integrative therapeutic approach (Systemic, Psychoanalytic, Narrative, Art Therapy) to various mental health issues of children, adolescents, and adults.

Georgia Kounadi is a Licensed Psychologist – Psychotherapist, specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults, children, and adolescents. Her approach is based on evidence-based methods, aiming to understand and effectively address the difficulties that affect people’s mental health and overall quality of life.She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychiatry from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is currently training in CBT for Adults and CBT for Children and Adolescents at the Hellenic Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies / Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy.Her clinical experience includes psychological assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and psychotherapy for issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, anger management, grief, as well as support for children and adolescents with learning, emotional, or social challenges.She has collaborated with renowned institutions such as the Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy, the Attikon University General Hospital, as well as private clinics and practices. She has participated in research projects and presented her work at national conferences in psychology and psychiatry, focusing on topics such as empathy, emotional recognition, and mental health.Her therapeutic philosophy emphasizes creating a safe, supportive, and genuine therapeutic relationship that fosters self-awareness, resilience, and the development of practical coping skills for life’s challenges.

Giannou Eleni is a Psychologist and has an office in Naxos. She has a degree in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University. She specialised in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Promotion and Special Education and Mental Health Promotion in the School Environment from the University of West Attica. She has attended several conferences and seminars. She volunteers at a helpline as she believes it is important to give all people the opportunity to come into contact with a psychologist. Writes articles on psychology websites. Finally, in her private office as well as in online sessions she provides adult psychotherapy, psychological support for children and adolescents and parenting counselling.

Η Εξαρχου Αργυρώ είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος MSc (αρ. αδείας 4385), Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ Ψυχολογίας στο University of Greater Manchester. Έχει εξειδικευθεί στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και εφήβων (Cognitive Behavioral Τherapy), καθώς επίσης και στη Συμβουλευτική και Θεραπεία ζεύγους και οικογένειας.

Έχει αποκτήσει στο παρελθόν πολύτιμη κλινική εμπειρία μέσα από τη συνεργασία της με δομές όπως το Best Buddies Greece και TACT Hellas, όπου παρείχε υποστήριξη σε άτομα με νοητικές και αναπτυξιακές δυσκολίες και συμμετείχε ως Assistant Psychologist σε θεραπευτικές ομάδες και ατομικές συνεδρίες ενηλίκων.

Έχει συμμετάσχει ως ομιλήτρια σε συνέδρια, παρουσιάζοντας ερευνητικές εργασίες της, οι οποίες εστιάζουν στις ανθρώπινες σχέσεις, καθώς επίσης και στον τρόπο κοινωνικοποίησης των ανθρώπων.

Επιστημονικά άρθρα της έχουν δημοσιευτεί σε ελληνικά και ξένα journals, με θεματολογία όπως συναισθηματική νοημοσύνη, πένθος, ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα.

Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος σε ποικίλα πλαίσια, διεξάγοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ενηλίκων, θεραπευτικές ομάδες, καθώς επίσης και συμβουλευτική ζεύγους.

Παρέχει συνεδρίες εξ’ αποστάσεως (online) και δια ζώσης (in person) στην ελληνική και αγγλική γλώσσα σε θεραπευμένους σε Ελλάδα και εξωτερικό.

Τα δυνατά σημεία της είναι η διαχείριση πένθους - απώλειας, η κατάθλιψη, η διαχείριση άγχους, οι φοβίες, η κρίση πανικού, η διαχείριση θυμού, η θεραπεία ζεύγους, η συμβουλευτική γονέων και εφήβων, οι σχέσεις, η διεκδικητικότητα και η ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή.

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.

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.

Zarogkika Lina is a Psychologist specializing in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from London Metropolitan University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of East London. Her studies, combined with her clinical experience, have equipped her with a deep understanding of human emotions and behaviors. Her therapeutic approach is based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while also employing an integrative model utilizing tools from systemic, psychodynamic, gestalt, mindfulness, and other modalities. She has been trained and specializes in couples therapy, eating disorder treatment, clinical psychology, sexual education, anxiety, as well as other areas and approaches within the field. With experience in mental health settings and participation in scientific research projects, her aim is to provide practical and meaningful solutions. She focuses on the uniqueness of each individual and creates a safe and supportive environment to help clients address their challenges. Through empathy and contemporary therapeutic methods, she assists in redefining issues for a more functional and balanced daily life. A crucial component of all the above is the establishment of a therapeutic alliance with trust as its fundamental element.

Η Ελισάβετ Παπαδοπούλου είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Πάντειου Πανεπιστημίου, και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Εκπαιδεύεται στην Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς, με ευρωπαϊκή πιστοποίηση από το European Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies. Προσφέρει ψυχοθεραπευτική βοήθεια για πλήθος διαταραχών, όπως αγχώδεις διαταραχές, κατάθλιψη, ιδεο-ψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή, φοβίες κ.α. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στην Εταιρεία Ψυχοκοινωνικών Μελετών στην Αθήνα. Εργάζεται εθελοντικά στο Ελληνικό Σωματείο για την Ιδεο-Ψυχαναγκαστική Διαταραχή (OCD in Greece). Έχει εξειδίκευση στην αντιμετώπιση της ιδεο-ψυχαναγκαστικής διαταραχής, με την οποία έχει ασχοληθεί και ερευνητικά στα πλαίσια της διπλωματικής της εργασίας. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος επιμορφωτικών σεμιναρίων και επιστημονικών εκπαιδεύσεων, στα πλαίσια της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσης. Έχει κάνει χρόνια προσωπικής θεραπείας και λαμβάνει συστηματική κλινική εποπτεία. Οι συνεδρίες γίνονται σε ένα πλαίσιο αποδοχής και κατανόησης με στόχο την ουσιαστική βοήθεια του θεραπευόμενου.