Psychologists

Episkepsy Matthaios Zazanis Kai Synergates Psyxologoi-Psyxotherapeutes is a Psychologist - Integrative Psychotherapist with a Person-Centered orientation and is a co-founder of the Counseling Center for Education and Psychosocial Support epi S.K.E.P.S.Y. as well as the scientific director of the center in Ano Patissia. He has specialized training in addictions and mental disorders and is certified by Greek, British, and American organizations. Throughout his career, he has encountered distinguished mentors who serve as an inspiration to him.

Mpaloti Maria MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in the Kifisia area. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and postgraduate studies from the University of Nottingham, UK. She has specialized in the systemic approach, following extensive training at AKMA (Athens Center for the Study of Man). The Psychologist has participated in European conferences and has many years of experience in psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, as well as in group and family therapy.

Plakida Katerina BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Vyronas. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree titled: "Addiction Treatment - Addictology" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she is specialized in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy, having trained at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She possesses significant clinical experience in both public and private institutions.

Kougioumtzidou Zografia is a Psychologist who operates a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of East London External Department Metropolitan College and holds a professional practice license. She completed her postgraduate studies focusing on Clinical and Community Psychology and trained in Group Psychotherapy. She has participated in scientific conferences and workshops as a presenter and speaker. She worked for 15 years in hospitals in Thessaloniki as an association collaborator, providing support to patients and their family members. This valuable experience allowed her to establish direct connections with people, understand the diverse issues individuals face in their lives, and address them with outstanding success. In the therapeutic relationship, she considers respect for the individual, deep empathy for psychological pain, and compassion for others to be non-negotiable elements. At her private office in the center of Thessaloniki, she offers individual and couple sessions as well as online sessions in Greece and abroad.

Karagianni Xrysa BSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and specializes in CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, following training completed at the Institute of Research and Behavior Therapy. The specialist has gained significant experience working in the Social Service of the Municipality of Nikaia, and since 2014, she has been working as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist at the Alzheimer Society of Athens. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the individual needs of each patient, and also provides her services through online sessions.

Pantos Dimitris is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, he has been trained in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at the Systemic Center for Psychotherapy and Counseling SKEPSYS. In the past, he has worked as a Psychologist at the Genesis Athens Center and at the Multispace for People with Disabilities "Asterion Draseis," while continuing to offer his services online and at Pneuma. In his private practice, as well as online, he provides a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Η Μάλλιου Βασιλική, MSc, είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Ερυθραία. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος στην Παιδοψυχολογία από το Institute of Counselling and Psychological Studies του University of Central Lancashire.

Παράλληλα, παρακολουθεί τετραετές Πρόγραμμα Ειδίκευσης στο Συνθετικό Μοντέλο Συστημικής Θεραπείας στο Κέντρο Διερεύνησης Ανθρώπινων Σχέσεων, το οποίο αποτελεί το πρώτο πιστοποιημένο συστημικό εκπαιδευτικό κέντρο της Ελληνική Εταιρεία Συμβουλευτικής.

Έχει προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία στα σπίτια του οργανισμού Το Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού, καθώς και στη γραμμή υποστήριξης παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων «Μαζί για το Παιδί – Γραμμή 11525», ενώ έχει συνεργαστεί με την Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο. Επιπλέον, έχει προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία στον Δήμος Αμαρουσίου, σε δομές ΚΑΠΗ, σε γηροκομείο και σε ξενώνες φιλοξενίας, υποστηρίζοντας ευάλωτες κοινωνικές ομάδες, ενώ διετέλεσε και συντονίστρια ομάδας εγκύων παρέχοντας ψυχοεκπαιδευτική και συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη.

Επιπροσθέτως, πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Κατάστημα Κράτησης Γυναικείων Φυλακών Ελαιώνα, συντονίζοντας ομάδες και παρέχοντας ενημέρωση σε ζητήματα ψυχοθεραπείας στο πλαίσιο του σχολείου και της θεραπευτικής ομάδας του ΟΚΑΝΑ. Έχει επίσης αποκτήσει επαγγελματική εμπειρία συνεργαζόμενη με ιδιωτικά γραφεία ψυχοθεραπευτών και ως ψυχολόγος στο Σικιαρίδειον Ίδρυμα, υποστηρίζοντας παιδιά με νοητική υστέρηση.

Στο πλαίσιο της διαρκούς επιστημονικής της κατάρτισης, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων και αποτελεί τακτικό μέλος του Σύλλογος Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων.

Βασικός της στόχος είναι η διαμόρφωση ενός δομημένου και ασφαλούς θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, εντός του οποίου ο εξυπηρετούμενος δύναται να εκφράζεται ελεύθερα, να προβαίνει σε ουσιαστική αυτοδιερεύνηση και να ενδυναμώνεται μέσω της ανάπτυξης δεξιοτήτων. Θεμελιώδεις αξίες που διέπουν την επαγγελματική της στάση αποτελούν η πεποίθηση ότι κάθε άνθρωπος έχει δικαίωμα πρόσβασης στη θεραπεία και ισότιμη θέση εντός αυτής, καθώς και η αναγνώριση ότι κάθε δυσκολία αξίζει να γίνεται κατανοητή, αποδεκτή και να αντιμετωπίζεται με τη δέουσα φροντίδα.

Ο Καλαμάρας Κίμων είναι Ψυχολόγος & Συστημικός Οικογενειακός Ψυχοθεραπευτής. Είναι διαπιστευμένος επόπτης και Εκπαιδευτής Συστημικής Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Παλαιό Φάληρο, όπου παρέχει ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες ενηλίκων, εφήβων και παιδιών, θεραπεία ζεύγους αλλά και εποπτεία. Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας (BSc) το 2013, από το Empire State College (State University of New York) με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου για την ελληνική επικράτεια. Επίσης, είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος τετραετούς εκπαίδευσης στη Συστημική Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία (ΕΣΥΘΕΠΑΣ, PGDip). Διαθέτει δεύτερη μεταπτυχιακή ειδίκευση (MSc) στην Εργασιακή Ψυχολογία από το Coventry University. Έχει εργαστεί για τρία χρόνια με πληθυσμό που έχει επιβιώσει από την πυρκαγιά του Ιουλίου 2018, στις περιοχές των δήμων Μαραθώνα και Ραφήνας - Πικερμίου. Συγκεκριμένα με ανθρώπους που αντιμετώπισαν κρίσεις πανικού, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, μετατραυματικό στρες, κατάθλιψη, πένθος και δυσκολίες/συγκρούσεις στις σχέσεις ζευγαριών και μελών οικογένειας. Σε αυτό το πλαίσιο εργάστηκε και ως εξωτερικός συνεργάτης του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και της Ά Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου. Από την έναρξη σχεδόν της πανδημίας μέχρι και σήμερα εργάζεται, στην Πολιτική Προστασία της Περιφέρειας Αττικής. Συγκεκριμένα στην γραμμή στήριξης 1110 καθώς και σε ψυχο-εκπαιδευτικές δράσεις σε εργασιακούς χώρους, για την αντιμετώπιση του στρες, καθώς και των ψυχολογικών επιπλοκών που προκλήθηκαν από την πανδημία. Ακόμη, είναι εξωτερικός συνεργάτης του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών σε πρόγραμμα που βοηθά την ένταξη στην εκπαίδευση, αποκλεισμένων πληθυσμών στην Αττική. Επιπλέον, συνεργάστηκε με το Ίδρυμα Σταύρος Νιάρχος (ΓΡΑΜΜΗ 10306) για πάνω από ένα έτος, σε πρόγραμμα βραχείας και εξ’ αποστάσεως ψυχοθεραπείας. Κύριος στόχος ήταν η αποτελεσματική ψυχοθεραπευτική παρέμβαση, μέσα σε 8 ως 12 συνεδρίες σε ανθρώπους με συμπτώματα έντονου στρες, κατά την νόσηση ή και κατά την ανάρρωση απ’ τον κορωνοϊό. Πιο συγκεκριμένα, ασχολήθηκε με κρίσεις πανικού, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, μετατραυματικό στρες, κατάθλιψη, διπολική διαταραχή, πένθος, βελτίωση σχέσεων μεταξύ ζευγαριών καθώς και επίλυση διαφόρων δυσκολιών σε οικογένειες με παιδιά. Από το 2018, το πεδίο επαγγελματικής του ενασχόλησης διευρύνθηκε και για τρία χρόνια εργάστηκε ως εκπαιδευτής και επόπτης επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας. Το 2021 του απονεμήθηκε το δίπλωμα Επόπτη Συστημικής Θεραπείας από το ΕΣΥΘΕΠΑΣ. Τέλος, είναι συγγραφέας της Επιστολικής Νουβέλας "Γράμματα σε έναν συγγραφέα" και από τον Ιανουάριο του 2024 ξεκινάει το δικό του εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα συστημικής θεραπείας που θα αφορά επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας (ψυχολόγους, κοινωνικούς λειτουργούς και εκπαιδευτικούς).

Zerva Stauroula Kai Synergates is a Psychologist - Hypnotherapist with private practices in Marousi and Kalamata. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holding a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from American Liberty University, training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Academy of Psychotherapy & Counseling, and specialization in therapeutic hypnosis, possessing multiple certifications in Clinical Hypnotherapy. She has 18 years of experience conducting individual sessions and group therapy, offering counseling sessions online for clients residing in other parts of Greece and abroad. Furthermore, her team includes trained collaborators specializing in therapeutic hypnosis at both her Marousi and Kalamata offices. Under her supervision and through the tailored therapy programs created by Stauroula based on each client's needs, they conduct individual sessions and couples therapy.

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.

Katsamaka Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki since 2006. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed the four-year training program in Gestalt Psychotherapy at the Gestalt Foundation of Thessaloniki. She possesses extensive professional experience, having worked as a Psychologist and Trainer in numerous psychological support centers, which has equipped her with the appropriate knowledge and expertise to offer a wide range of specialized services in her office. Specifically, she provides Psychological Support, Psychotherapy, and Counseling services to adults and adolescents. The issues she addresses include depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, eating disorders, phobias, family and couple problems, parent counseling, and career guidance counseling. Finally, by attending extensive psychology seminars, she ensures continuous professional development and training in her field.

At the ARKESIS Mental Health Center, a comprehensive psychotherapeutic and psychiatric framework is offered for adults, adolescents, and children. Through the integration of psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches, systemic and group therapy, as well as specialized psychiatric support, a safe environment is created for recognizing individual needs, with the ultimate goal of personal development and mental well-being. Psychiatric services are also provided at the center. The founder of the center, Melina Arkesis Tzakou, based in Nea Ionia, Attica, provides mental health services as a Psychologist - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. She is a graduate of the European University Cyprus (EUC), a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Currently, she is completing her specialization in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (DIKEPSY) and a Master's degree in Applied Developmental Psychology at the Hellenic Open University. She has received additional training in Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills at the Panagiotis Oulis Clinical Psychopathology program at EPIPSY. At the same time, she has been trained in Synthetic Approach Mental Health Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Centre. She is certified to administer projective tests such as TAT, CAT, Child Drawing Test, and the Rorschach Inkblot Test. Melina Arkesis Tzakou, together with her scientific team of experienced and qualified psychotherapists specializing in Systemic and Psychoanalytic approaches, achieves the appropriate provision of mental health services for adults, adolescents, couples, and parents. The team always operates under the supervision of Ms. Melina Arkesis Tzakou, who ensures the maintenance of scientific rigor, the proper therapeutic approach, and the uninterrupted progress of psychotherapies.

Maurovitou Andromaxi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Child Psychologist with a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in "Developmental Psychopathology of infancy and early childhood." She has received further training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling through a comprehensive training program certified by the E.F.T.A. – European Family Therapy Association and the E.E.P.S.E – National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece. Her professional experience has been enriched by working in various psychological support settings for children and their families as well as adults. One of these includes her many years of work as a Psychologist - Coordinator at the Mother and Child Center of METAdrasi - Action for Migration and Development. Furthermore, respecting the need for continuous education and training in her work, she participates in seminars and training programs and is a member of the Systemic Society of Northern Greece. The practice offers psychotherapy and counseling services both in-person and online. Specifically, there is the possibility for individual psychotherapy and counseling for adults and adolescents, family psychotherapy, parent counseling, and couples counseling. This is an open and well-trained environment ready to listen to and support the concerns of any individual, particularly regarding issues of anxiety and stress, depression, gender identity, interpersonal relationships, grief management, parenting and couples' matters, eating disorders, self-esteem, and self-awareness.

Sfakianakis Georgios BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a master's degree in "Integrative Psychotherapy and Counseling" from Mediterranean College, a branch of the University of Derby, UK. The integrative model he practices combines cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and psychoanalytic approaches (with an emphasis on attachment theory). Since 2024, he has also been attending the training seminar at the University of Crete in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.

He has completed his practical training in various settings. Initially, at the Psychiatric Clinic "Agios Charalampos" during his undergraduate studies, followed by placements at the General Hospital of Heraklion "Venizeleio - Pananio," the Heraklion Community Center, MITERA Hospital in Athens, and the 2nd & 5th Primary Schools of Nea Alikarnassos as part of his postgraduate degree. Additionally, he served as a Psychologist during his 9-month military service, participating in all related activities and responsibilities.

He provides psychotherapy sessions to individuals over 16 years old, either in person or online. The first session is offered free of charge, as it primarily serves as an introductory meeting.

Athanasiou Vasilis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. He has completed studies in Psychology at the University of Crete and at Middlesex University in London. Furthermore, he holds a Master's Degree in Neuropsychology from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Following his postgraduate studies, he specialized in a six-year program in Body Psychotherapy at the Psychotherapy and Counseling Center "Wilhelm Reich".

He has gained clinical and volunteer experience through his collaboration with organizations such as the NGO "EDRA" and EPANODOS, providing psychological support to vulnerable social groups.

His therapeutic approach is primarily based on the principles of body psychotherapy, while drawing elements from the integrative approach (cognitive, psychodynamic, Gestalt) in order to tailor therapy to the needs of each patient.

Soulakoudis Stylianos is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist practicing professionally in Volos. He is a graduate of the Psychology Department at the University of East London, England. Subsequently, he pursued his postgraduate studies in Child Psychology with a specialization in educational settings at the same University. Additionally, through the e-learning programs of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, he has obtained certification and specialization in the counseling management, treatment, and care of children as well as adults with autism. Furthermore, he is attending specialization programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens concerning Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Psychotherapy. Moreover, he collaborates externally with Speech Therapy Centers in the Volos area. Finally, he has performed volunteer work at a Disease Center for individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

Tsolakidou Despoina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed a four-year specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy through the Hellenic Society for Behavioural Research (EEES) – Macedonia Branch, in a program certified by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

She has worked in mental health facilities such as the Central Sector Thessaloniki Mental Health Center and the "Stirixis" Center in Ermou. Simultaneously, she is active in counseling and mentoring executives and employees, providing support in matters of professional development and psychological empowerment. As a Soft Skills Trainer at skg.education, she designs and implements training programs that help young people and professionals develop their communication, social, and professional skills, facilitating their transition into the labor market.

She has attended numerous specialized seminars on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, counseling, motivational interviewing, among others. Additionally, she has participated as a speaker at conferences on topics of well-being and psychology in the workplace.

She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Association Against Moral Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace "No Mobbing at Work," actively contributing to the improvement of working conditions and mental well-being in the professional environment.