Psychologists

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.

Olina Xaroni is a Psychologist who conducts online sessions. She studied Psychology at the University of Nicosia and completed postgraduate studies in "Mental Health of Children and Adolescents, Addictions, and New Technologies" at the University of Patras. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has participated in numerous conferences and seminars and possesses considerable experience. Lastly, among other areas, she works with emotional disorders, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders.

Varna Eleni is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Zografou. She studied Psychology at the University of Surrey and holds a master’s degree in Health Psychology from University College London. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Aeginiteio Hospital, at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, thereby shaping her psychotherapeutic approach and acquiring theoretical training and clinical experience. She gained further experience by completing her internship at the Hellenic Bipolar Organization. Concurrently, she has volunteered in psychological support and social assistance services via telephone. Subsequently, she collaborated with mental health facilities, acquiring experience with adults on the autism spectrum. In private practice, she focuses on counseling and psychotherapy for adults. Finally, she specializes in anxiety and mood disorders as well as psychosomatic symptoms.

Parthenis Aleksandros is a Psychologist holding a Psychology degree from the University of East London. He has a master's degree with distinction in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. He has received further training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and has attended numerous seminars on Psychology and Mental Health. He completed his practical training at the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Residential Facility ANIMA and has provided voluntary psychotherapy sessions at the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor." In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, conducting psychotherapy sessions based on the Cognitive-Behavioral approach, always focusing on the best possible service of the individualized needs of each patient.

Galani Ioanna is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist (MSc, LCMFT) with studies and professional experience in the USA, University of Maryland, College Park, providing support to adults, couples, families, and adolescents. She maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi and specializes in couples and family therapy, management of anxiety and depressive symptomatology, personality disorders, family trauma, as well as a wide range of relational issues such as difficulties in communication and emotional connection, commitment, conflicts, infidelity, divorce, and premarital counseling. Additionally, she handles cases of parental counseling for those needing support in managing parental anxiety and guilt, differences in parenting styles, boundary setting within the family system, and adolescent management. Furthermore, she is a trainee psychoanalytic group psychotherapist at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy (EEPSYO) and a member of the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). She has worked as a Senior Research Assistant under the supervision of American psychologist Michele Gelfand on issues of cross-cultural psychology. She integrates internationally recognized models always adapted to the needs and cultural background of each client, couple, or family. She holds a professional license to practice in the state of Maryland, USA. She offers sessions in Greek and English, within a safe, professional, and supportive framework, where clients can feel trust and achieve meaningful personal growth. Lastly, the specialist holds certifications in Gottman Level 1, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prepare-Enrich, Discernment Counseling, and EFT (externship).

Η Βαμβασάκη Ζωή είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος BSc, MSc και διαθέτει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος του Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου Σπουδών "Ψυχική Υγεία και Ψυχιατρική Παιδιών και Εφήβων" από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στη Κοινωνική Υπηρεσία του Δήμου Βούλας - Βάρης - Βουλιαγμένης και στο Τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής Παιδιών και Εφήβων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου "Ασκληπιείο" Βούλας. Επιπλέον, έχει εργαστεί ως εθελόντρια Ψυχολόγος στη Ψυχολογική Υπηρεσία της Διεύθυνσης Κοινωνικής Προστασίας, Υγείας, Παιδείας και Εθελοντισμού του Δήμου Ηλιούπολης. Ειδικεύεται στη συμβουλευτική παιδιών, εφήβων και γονέων, καθώς και στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, στην αντιμετώπιση φοβιών και στη διαχείριση της κατάθλιψης και του πένθους. Στο ιδιωτικό γραφείο που διατηρεί στην Ηλιούπολη παρέχει συνεδρίες για ενήλικες και εφήβους, σεβόμενη τις ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες εκάστοτε θεραπευόμενου.

Η Φεφέ Πένη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων. Είναι κάτοχος άδειας άσκησης επαγγέλματος, με μεταπτυχιακή εξειδίκευση στην "Επιστήμη του Στρες και Προαγωγή της Υγείας", από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών.

Έχει αποκτήσει εμπειρία σε κλινικά, ερευνητικά και κοινοτικά πλαίσια, μέσα από συνεργασίες με φορείς όπως το Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών, το ΚΕ.Δ.Α.Σ.Υ., το Ο.ΚΑ.ΝΑ, την Εταιρεία Νόσου Alzheimer και άλλους οργανισμούς ψυχικής υγείας.

Παράλληλα, επιμορφώνεται διαρκώς και έχει συμμετάσχει σε ερευνητική δραστηριότητα, ως κύρια συγγραφέας σε μελέτη που δημοσιεύτηκε στο περιοδικό Children του MDPI, σχετικά με την αξιολόγηση μαθησιακών δυσκολιών στον ελληνικό πληθυσμό: "Validation of the Greek version of the Colorado Learning Difficulties Questionnaire".

Η θεραπευτική προσέγγιση που ακολουθεί είναι η Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Με τη CBT μαθαίνει το άτομο τα εργαλεία για να γίνει ο θεραπευτής του εαυτού του. Η ίδια, πιστεύει ότι ο κάθε άνθρωπος έχει τη δική του ξεχωριστή ιστορία και τρόπο λειτουργίας, έτσι μέσα από μια σταθερή σχέση εμπιστοσύνης και ειλικρινούς επικοινωνίας μπορεί να υποστηριχθεί ουσιαστικά η θεραπευτική διαδικασία.

Tsiogka Konstantina is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Tripoli. Within the scope of her professional activity, she also provides services as a Psychologist in Secondary Education of Messinia and in specialized therapy centers, while having collaborated with public and private institutions, the Hellenic Cycling Federation (as a member of the Ethics Committee), as well as primary schools, offering psychological support, parent consultations, and concurrent support for students with developmental difficulties. Her clinical experience began with an internship at the General Panarkadiko Hospital of Tripoli (Psychiatric Department), while she has also worked in a multi-specialty clinic in Arcadia, providing organizational support to a multidisciplinary health team. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and has completed her specialization in the Systemic / Family therapy model (4-year training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling) at the Laboratory of Systemic Psychology and Pedagogy "Rodakino" (member of EFTA). In addition, she attends and participates in seminars, educational programs, and continuing education related to the field of mental health. In this context, she has also been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in School Psychology at the University of the Aegean, in Parenting Skills Counseling, and in Play Therapy. Her approach is characterized by respect for the uniqueness of each individual and aims to create a safe therapeutic space where change and internal understanding can develop. 

Kostaki Maria is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and holds a license to practice. She has completed her postgraduate studies in the program "Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" at the Faculty of Medicine of NKUA, where she specialized in issues related to childhood and adolescence. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the training program she attended at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, where she further enhanced her expertise in adult psychotherapy. In the context of her continuous professional development in Psychology, she has attended training seminars on the analysis of children's drawings, administration of the WISC-V intelligence test, as well as other topics related to mental health. During her practical training, she worked in assessment and diagnostic centers for learning difficulties, such as KEDASY and the Child Psychiatry Clinic at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. For the past six years, she has maintained her private practice, conducting psychotherapeutic sessions with adults, adolescents, and children, addressing a wide range of mental health needs. Simultaneously, she collaborates with specialized therapy centers where she provides her services as a psychologist and holds counseling sessions with parents, as well as individual sessions with adults, children, and adolescents facing difficulties across a broad spectrum of disorders, including neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety disorders, emotional difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Elena Antoniou is a licensed Psychologist - Trained Integrative Psychotherapist. She completed her studies in Psychology (BA Hons) through The Open University, in collaboration with Deree – The American College of Greece, and subsequently obtained a Master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology (MSc) from the University of Central Lancashire. She is training in Integrative Psychotherapy at the European Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy (EICP), an approach that allows her to flexibly combine different therapeutic models, tailoring the therapeutic process to the needs, personality, and pace of each individual. Her clinical experience includes an internship in mental health facilities of the NGO IASIS, where she worked with individuals facing various psychological difficulties. Additionally, she has experience supporting children, both through voluntary activities (PIKPA) and through parallel support in a kindergarten setting. She is a certified yoga instructor (300 hours) and has specialized in yoga for medical conditions, as well as yoga for trauma, depression, and anxiety. Her engagement with yoga is an integral part of her personal and professional identity and influences the way she approaches the therapeutic process, incorporating a holistic perspective into human care.

Moustaka Anna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki - Lycabettus. She studied Psychology at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), where she graduated with distinction and completed her internship at the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Athens (Pangrati Department). Subsequently, she specialized in Family Psychotherapy at the Institute for Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logo Psychis" and received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital. Simultaneously, she volunteered at the Family Clinic and the Child Psychiatry Clinic of the General Children’s Hospital "Agia Sofia" and worked in various public and private institutions. Prior to focusing on the science of Psychology, she completed her studies at the Law School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and worked as a Lawyer specializing in Family Law. Currently, alongside the services provided in her office and through online sessions, she works as a Psychologist at the Kaisariani Community Center.

Η Αγαπητίδου Μ. Αικατερίνη, είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο ~ Δρω ~ στην Αργυρούπολη.

Είναι Πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας και διαθέτει Άδεια Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος, ενώ ολοκλήρωσε και το Μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα σπουδών στην ‘Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία’ με κατεύθυνση στη Συστημική θεραπεία. Επιπλέον, κατέχει πτυχίο στη Θεωρία Μουσικής, και στο Ειδικό Αρμονίας, με βαθμό Άριστα. Η Μετεκπαίδευσή της αφορά στην Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω Τεχνών, στην Ανάλυση Συμπεριφοράς, και στη Μουσικοθεραπεία με κατεύθυνση την Ψυχοδυναμική – Ουμανιστική Συμβουλευτική.

Είναι πιστοποιημένη Σύμβουλος Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού, καθώς, και Διαθέτει πιστοποίηση 'Φροντιστών Πασχόντων από Αλτσχάιμερ' (προχωρημένου Επιπέδου) του Υπουργείου Υγείας και Πρόνοιας, και την πιστοποίηση της ορθής χρήσης και αξιοποίησης του ερωτηματολογίου Επαγγελματικών Ενδιαφερόντων ADVISOR, για την παροχή υπηρεσιών Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού και Συμβουλευτικής. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων στο πλαίσιο της δια βίου εκπαίδευσης και έχει λάβει πιστοποιήσεις εξειδικευμένης επιμόρφωσης, όπως: Έκφραση Μέσω των Τεχνών, Μουσικοθεραπεία, Εναλλακτικές Ψυχολογικές Θεραπείες, Ιατρική Ψυχολογία, Φιλοσοφική Συμβουλευτική (& Εφαρμογές) στο Coaching, Mentoring, Personal Management, Εκπαίδευση Συμβούλων σταδιοδρομίας & Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού, Οργανωσιακή Ψυχολογία, Human Resources Management, Σχολική Ψυχολογία, Θετική Ψυχολογία, Συναισθηματική Νοημοσύνη, Βασικές Αρχές Ψυχοθεραπείας- Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία, Βασικές Αρχές στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχοθεραπεία, Άνοια / Alzheimer, Ειδική Αγωγή – Ψυχικές Διαταραχές Παιδιών & Εφήβων, Ειδική Αγωγή – Σχολικός Εκφοβισμός / Θυματοποίηση, Διοίκηση Εκπαιδευτικών Μονάδων, Εκπαίδευση Εκπαιδευτών Ενηλίκων, Εφαρμοσμένη Εγκληματολογία / Στο μυαλό ενός Δράστη, Εγκληματολογία / Προσέγγιση του Criminal Profiling και, στη μετάφραση Κειμένων Κοινωνικών και Ανθρωπιστικών Επιστημών, αλλά και Μετάφρασης Κόμικς. Επίσης, έχει παρευρεθεί και παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα συνεδρίων και σεμιναρίων, που αφορούν σε: «Ψυχικές Διαταραχές της παιδικής και εφηβικής ηλικίας, συνέχεια στην ενήλικη ζωή», «Το Ιχνογράφημα: Κατανόηση και ερμηνεία σε σχολικό και ψυχοθεραπευτικό πλαίσιο. Βιωματικό εργαστήρι», «Εκπαίδευση σε Ζητήματα Άνοιας: Τι μπορεί να μου προσφέρει;», DSM V- Κλινική Συνέντευξη, «Borderline Personality Disorder», «Εργασιακό Άγχος», «Η σπουδαιότητα της ψυχολογίας των ανθρώπινων παραγόντων στις αερομεταφορές», «Διαχείριση Κρίσεων και ο ρόλος των ψυχολόγων», «Διπολική Διαταραχή – Μια ασθένεια με πολλά πρόσωπα», «Ανθρώπινες Σχέσεις: Αποδοχή, α(Α)ποδοχή και το Σχετίζεσθαι», και «Ανάλυσέ το: Ο κινηματογράφος συναντά την ψυχοθεραπεία».

Έχει 10ετή εμπειρία από άτομα που ζουν με Alzheimer. Επίσης, έχει ασχοληθεί με την ψυχολογική υποστήριξη ανήλικων παραβατικών ατόμων επιστρατεύοντας τις εκφραστικές- δημιουργικές μεθόδους. Ενώ, έχει εμπειρία και στον συντονισμό ψυχοθεραπευτικών ομάδων που χρησιμοποιούν τις Τέχνες για την υποστήριξη ατόμων με μακροχρόνια νοσήματα που απαιτούν συνεχή φροντίδα και ανακούφιση από τον πόνο, σε διαδικτυακές και δια ζώσης συνεδρίες.

Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, υποστηρικτικού και εξατομικευμένου πλαισίου, μέσα στο οποίο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να αναπτύξει τις προσωπικές του δυνατότητες και να ενισχύσει την ψυχική του ευημερία.

Στην επαγγελματική της δράση επιστρατεύεται τη δημιουργική διαδικασία για αυτογνωσία, αποφόρτιση και συναισθηματική ενδυνάμωση σε μια σύνθεση γνώσεων και πρακτικών, με έμφαση στην Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω Τέχνης.

Δημιουργικά της έργα αποτελούν: Η βασισμένη στην ποιοτική μεθοδολογία έρευνα, με τίτλο: ‘Το βίωμα της Ψυχοθεραπείας μέσω Τεχνών ως επάγγελμα’, η οποία δημοσιεύθηκε στο 108ο Τεύχος του επιστημονικού περιοδικού ‘Θέματα Ειδικής Αγωγής’ του Π.Ε.Σ.Ε.Α.. Και το συγγραφικό της έργο με τίτλο ‘~ Δρω ~’, το οποίο διατίθεται μέσω του εκδοτικού οίκου ‘Οσελότος’.

Zikou Aggeliki - Maria is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has acquired professional experience in hospitals and centers where she has worked, such as the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio," the Psychiatric Department of Sismanoglio Hospital, the National Center for Social Solidarity, as well as the National Social Help Line and the National Child Protection Line. Additionally, she continually updates her expertise in the field by attending conferences in Greece and abroad and has participated in research related to mental health organized by the University of Athens and the Research University Institute of Mental Health. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Mindwork - Sofia Diamanti Psyxologos is a Psychologist (Registration No. 16203), a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and holds a Master's Degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of Athens. She has completed postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults, Children, and Adolescents at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, has been trained in Psychotherapy with LGBTQ+ individuals at the Orlando Lgbt+ training organization, and is a collaborating member of the LGBTQ+ research network of the Laboratory of Applied Psychology at Panteion University. Additionally, she has presented scientific work at international conferences, such as the LGBT Psychology Conference (Lisbon, 2022).

She is trained in EMDR Therapy for trauma processing, in Compassion-Focused Therapy, and is currently training in Schema Therapy. She has attended specialized seminars on adult ADHD, eating disorders, and parent management training (PMT). Since 2025, she has been the Scientific Director of the Psychotherapy and Counseling Center MindWork, conducting therapeutic sessions and community interventions.

Her professional focus lies in the practice of individual psychotherapy in private settings with adult populations as well as children and adolescents, supporting a wide range of psychological difficulties, and also in providing counseling services to public agencies.

She is a regular member of the Greek Psychological Society, a member of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, the International Society of Schema Therapy, and EMDR Hellas.

Myrto Maniati is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Syntagma. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a professional practice license (39100-1449). Additionally, she has completed postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as Clinical Training in Group Dynamics in Psychiatric Settings (in collaboration with the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic-Oriented Psychotherapy (ΕΕΨΨΟ)). Her scientific specialization concerns psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents from the Center DI.KE.PSY. (Interdisciplinary & Research Psychosocial Support for Children and Adults). Her professional career began in France, where she worked in mental health facilities, providing psychological support and counseling to adults and socially vulnerable groups, as well as to children and adolescents. From 2018 to 2022, she worked with humanitarian organizations, offering psychological support to vulnerable refugee populations. She collaborated with the Heraklion Mental Health Center, providing psychotherapy services to adults. Finally, she currently maintains a private practice where she offers personalized psychotherapy and counseling services.