Psychologists

Η Καλαμπαλίκη Ολυμπία είναι Ψυχολόγος με πολυετή εμπειρία στην κλινική πράξη και την εκπαίδευση ενηλίκων και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Λάρισα. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος στην “Ψυχική Υγεία” και υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, με ερευνητικό αντικείμενο την προαγωγή υγείας στην εφηβεία.

Είναι εκπαιδευμένη Οικογενειακή - Συστημική Θεραπεύτρια, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει πλήθος μετεκπαιδεύσεων σε τομείς όπως Αναπτυξιακή Παιδιατρική και Συμπεριφορική Παιδιατρική από την Α’ Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών - Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Αθηνών “Η Αγία Σοφία”, Ψυχοπαθολογία Παιδιών και Εφήβων (ΙΨΚ), Διαχείριση πόνου από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αλγολογίας (Ελληνικό τμήμα IASP & EFIC) και αποκατάσταση.

Έχει εργαστεί σε διάφορες δομές σε Αθήνα, Θεσσαλονίκη, Σέρρες και Θεσσαλία όπως ψυχιατρικές κλινικές, κέντρα αποκατάστασης και αποθεραπείας, Ιατρεία Πόνου, κέντρα λογοθεραπείας και ειδικής αγωγής ενώ υπήρξε και επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας του δρ. Θάνου Ασκητή.

Η επιστημονική της δραστηριότητα είναι πλούσια, με δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα διεθνή περιοδικά, συμμετοχή σε συνέδρια και διαλέξεις σε εκπαιδευτικά και κοινωνικά πλαίσια. Έχει συμμετάσχει ενεργά σε ερευνητικά προγράμματα και έχει πραγματοποιήσει μελέτες σε αντικείμενα όπως ο χρόνιος πόνος, η σεξουαλική αγωγή και υγεία, οι διατροφικές διαταραχές, οι μαθησιακές διαδικασίες, διαχείριση πένθους αλλά και η κοινωνική αποδοχή της ψυχικής ασθένειας.

Με διεπιστημονική προσέγγιση, έντονο ενδιαφέρον για την ψυχική υγεία και προσανατολισμό στην ευαισθητοποίηση της κοινότητας, η Ολυμπία Καλαμπαλίκη προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες ψυχολογικές υπηρεσίες που βασίζονται στη σύγχρονη επιστημονική γνώση και προσέγγιση του ανθρώπου.

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.

Kaltsouni Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and completed her postgraduate studies at the University of Utrecht, specializing in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology. Additionally, she is a trainee in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations in Athens. What attracted her to Systemic therapy is the holistic perspective on the individual. From this viewpoint, the psychological focus shifts from the individual to the whole, resulting in an expansion of our "internal lens" that leads to a multifactorial understanding of our internal organization. Regarding her professional experience, in recent years, she has worked at the Association for Mental Health in Patras (S.O.PSY.), aiming to provide psychological support to individuals with psychosocial difficulties. Finally, she has worked with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), where she contributed to the psychosocial rehabilitation of vulnerable groups.

Nomikou Maria is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist based in Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in the field of Cognitive Psychology (MSc in Cognitive Psychology and Applications, AUTH). As a Psychotherapist, she has received training in various forms of psychotherapy. She has undergone extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is a certified member of the EACBT. Additionally, she trained in Bioenergetic Psychotherapy - Clinical Hypnosis and is currently a trainee in Schema Therapy. Furthermore, she has specialized in the administration of the MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) through ISON Psychometrica and has attended numerous professional development seminars. Psychotherapeutically, she works with adults, families, couples, and adolescents in face-to-face sessions or via Skype. Her clinical experience was acquired through employment and volunteer roles in mental health facilities in both the public and private sectors, with additional specialization in dementia and developmental disorders, providing psychological support to children, the elderly, and their family networks.

Arvaniti Konstantina is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist MSc, Founder and Scientific Director of the "Another point of view" Center in Nea Smyrni. Together with her Scientific Team, they can help you effectively address the challenges you face. Konstantina Arvaniti completed her studies as a Mental Health Counselor and subsequently pursued her Master's degree in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Counseling, in collaboration with a University in England. Additionally, she is a certified Psychotherapist in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and is a final-year trainee in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Furthermore, she has specialized in anxiety management and depression treatment and is also certified in Child Psychology. The fundamental principle that governs all therapists at the Psychotherapy & Counseling Center "Another point of view" is that under appropriate conditions, people can achieve remarkable changes in their lives and permanently leave behind whatever troubles them. At their therapeutic center, they work alongside clients to create conditions for a better daily life and a more enjoyable, meaningful existence. Mrs. Arvaniti’s Scientific Team consists of Psychologists-Psychotherapists licensed to practice and certified in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Systemic Psychotherapy. Konstantina Arvaniti and her Scientific Team conduct sessions for managing anxiety, depression, phobias, and panic attacks, as well as addressing issues related to interpersonal relationships and adolescent counseling.

Katsarou Agni Georgia is a Psychologist (MSc) and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist. She works privately, providing online sessions to adults and adolescents, while also collaborating with the Child Protection Unit "The Embrace," where she offers psychological support to children and adolescents through individual sessions, as well as parental counseling.

She studied Psychology at the University of Ioannina and holds a Master's Degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the Interdisciplinary Program "Applications of Psychology in Health" of the School of Medicine. She has completed a three-year training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at K.E.PSY.SY., and is currently training in advanced specialized education in Eating Disorders at KEADD.

As part of her professional training, she completed an internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Corfu and subsequently volunteered with the Detoxification Unit of the same hospital. She has participated in activities at the multidisciplinary detoxification center KETHEA Corfu, as well as at AMKE IASIS, an organization providing psychosocial support to vulnerable groups in Athens, taking part in group sessions, interventions, and the operation of interpersonal relations groups.

Simultaneously, she regularly attends seminars and conferences aiming at her continuous scientific development and enhancing the effectiveness of her therapeutic work. She writes articles for psychology magazines and maintains an active interest in research and current scientific advancements. She is a member of the Corfu Psychologists Association.

Georgia Mpertsia is a Clinical Psychologist and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy Therapist. She specializes in treating anxiety, phobias, panic disorders, depression, relational and family difficulties in adults, adolescents, and children. Additionally, she teaches at a private college in Attica. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens, and completed her postgraduate studies with honors in Clinical Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. Her specialization was carried out in the Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapeutic Approach. Her clinical experience includes mental health and rehabilitation facilities such as K.E.TH.E.A DIAVASI, E.P.A.PSY, and private support structures for individuals with disabilities. She has been trained in clinical and translational research as a member of the Laboratory of Experimental Psychology and Neuropsychology at Aiginiteio Hospital. Currently, she collaborates with private psychotherapeutic institutions in Attica. She has been trained in clinical assessment and administration of Psychometric Tools for the investigation of Anxiety, Mood, Depression and Mania, Cognitive Functions/Mental Functionality in healthy and clinical populations. Finally, she has participated in and attended numerous conferences and seminars in the field of Psychology and has published a variety of articles in collaboration with online mental health platforms.

Elena Koulosousa MSc is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ano Patisia. She holds a postgraduate degree in Economic and Organizational Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she received further training in person-centered Counseling and Psychotherapy at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, was trained in Autobiographical Writing at the Libera Università dell’ Autobiografia, and completed the Effective Parenting training program by Gordon. She has extensive work experience, having worked at the Athens Counseling Center "Polykentro," in Special Reception Centers for Foreign Nationals, at the Athens Women's Counseling Center, and at a Second Chance School. Moreover, she has provided training for professionals, delivered presentations at municipalities, schools, hospitals, and universities, and participated in television and radio programs. Finally, she is a member of the European Association of Psychotherapy, the National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece, and the Panhellenic Psychological Association.

Grammatikopoulou Marilena is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist practicing privately in Aigaleo. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has undergone further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults, children, and adolescents. Additionally, she has attended several psychology seminars at "Aeginiteio" and "Sismanogleio" hospitals. In recent years, she has also trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy, which is part of the third wave of therapies, as well as Counseling and Psychotherapy for LGBTQ individuals, and has completed her training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Maria Giorgalli is a Psychologist with a private practice in Kos. She studied Psychology at the University of Sheffield, England, and completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology (MSc) at University College London (UCL). She is a Gestalt psychotherapist. Additionally, she has experience working with adults, adolescents, and parents.

Karatza Eugenia is a Psychologist and Existential – Systemic Psychotherapist with experience in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and couples, as well as in parent counseling. She maintains a private practice in Pefki. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently completed a six-year training in Existential – Systemic Psychotherapy at the ANTISTIXI Psychotherapeutic Institute, under the supervision of Psychiatrists/Child Psychiatrists/Psychotherapists Mr. Dimitris Karagiannis and Ms. Eleni Karagianni. Concurrently, she has specialized in learning disabilities, providing assessment and intervention with scientifically validated tools such as WISC-V, DTLA-3/4, L-a-T-O, and the Mathematical Proficiency Test for children aged 4–16 years. She regularly attends conferences and training seminars related to psychotherapy, relationship dynamics, and contemporary psychological approaches. As a psychotherapist, she holds a profound interest in how each individual relates to themselves and to others, and how through this relationship new paths of development and meaning can be discovered. Her approach is based on the principles of Existential and Systemic Psychotherapy, viewing the individual as a unity extending across the three temporal dimensions of past, present, and future. She believes that through connection, the possibility for deeper understanding, internal coherence, and the creation of new meaning in life emerges. She works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families seeking understanding, balance, and authenticity in their relationships and way of living.

Anastasia Kastranta is a Psychologist with private practices in Kallithea and Chalkida and holds a professional license to practice psychology. She graduated from the Psychology Department of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a postgraduate specialization from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina, titled "Pain Management," with a focus on Health Psychology. She is specialized in supporting individuals with chronic physical illnesses and pain-related conditions, following the biopsychosocial model of health, which emphasizes not only the physical but also the psychological and social dimensions of physical illness, thus providing a comprehensive approach to individuals' difficulties. Furthermore, regarding her psychotherapeutic approach, with extensive clinical experience and continuous training in various therapeutic approaches and treatment models, she has integrated into her therapeutic work a synthetic model of a holistic mental health approach based on contemporary principles of humanistic psychotherapy. She addresses therapeutic support requests across the full spectrum of psychological difficulties that an individual may experience temporarily or long-term, such as depression and emotional disorders, anxiety problems, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, anger management and conflict resolution, grief and painful/traumatic experiences, phobias, self-esteem enhancement, couple problems, domestic violence, among others. Her academic interests include topics of gender, education, and psychosociology of health.

Aggeletaki Arxontoula is a Psychologist with a private practice in Piraeus. She graduated from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology (majoring in Psychology) at the University of Ioannina and studied Psychology at Coventry University. She has experience and works with issues such as anxiety and mood disorders, personal development and relationship problems, grief, self-esteem and self-image improvement, phobias, and more.

Triantafyllidou Sofia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Alimos. She holds a doctorate in Clinical Social Psychology from the University of Crete. She has received specialized training in a range of psychotherapeutic approaches, including Clinical Psychotherapy using Hypnotherapy (certified by GHSC), EMDR, as well as Music Therapy employing the Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) and Music Imagery (MI) methods. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in Educational Psychology at the University of Nicosia. Her professional experience includes extensive work as a psychologist in private practice, as well as in psychosocial support structures for students at higher education institutions such as the University of West Attica and the former Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens. She taught Psychology courses for several years at tertiary institutions and vocational training centers (IEK), and has been a member of the Collaborating Educational Staff at the Hellenic Open University since 2013. She has provided psychological support to vulnerable social groups, including individuals with visual impairments and detainees at the Korydallos Judicial Prison Second Chance School, and has served as a Parent Counselor in schools in the Attica region. Her scientific and teaching activities are further supported by research work conducted at the Universities of Crete and Athens.

Maria Kokkinou BSc, MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with 20 years of experience and maintains a private practice in Lagonisi. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the British Open University and holds a postgraduate degree in "Humanistic Integrative Counseling & Psychotherapy" from Middlesex University, with specialized training in the Gestalt psychotherapeutic approach. She provides individual and group counseling to adults, parents, adolescents, and couples, specializing in self-awareness, personal and psychological development, psychological trauma, panic attacks, depression, and anxiety disorders. Her goal as a psychotherapist is to help the client realize, through her authentic presence, thoughts, feelings, and observations, that no one else can bring about change in their life except themselves. Additionally, she specializes in adolescent mental health and their psychological responses, which are directly influenced by the biopsychosocial changes of puberty, combined with the psychosocial issues stemming from their cognitive and emotional capacities.

Papadatou Konstantina is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Volos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Panteion University of Athens, as well as in Nursing from the School of Health Sciences of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She possesses a Master's degree in Health Unit Administration from the Hellenic Open University. She has been trained in the Psychoanalytic Direction at the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens. For many years, she worked as a Psychologist in the Social Solidarity Network "Synypartixi" and as a private Psychologist in Athens. In addition to her private practice in Volos, she is professionally active in the Mobile Unit of Magnesia for Mental Health in Volos. She has also worked for several years in public hospitals and clinics in Athens. She continuously attends scientific seminars and participates in conferences as part of her ongoing and lifelong education. She is a member of the Association of Greek Psychologists and the Association of Psychologists of Thessaly. She has many years of scientific and professional experience in the fields of interpersonal relationships, anxiety and depressive disorders, as well as issues of gender identity and sexuality.

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.

Haroula Tsatsani is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, certified by the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). She has successfully completed the Master's Program in "Clinical Management of Addictions" at the Athens Medical School and has extensive clinical experience in public and private mental health institutions. She has collaborated with Day Centers (Ariadni–KMOP, Galini–Prometheus), the Psychological Support Hotline 10306, primary and secondary education schools as a school psychologist, as well as hospitals such as "Evangelismos". Additionally, she has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, as well as supporting children and adolescents in shelters for unaccompanied minors. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Mets, providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents facing difficulties in interpersonal relationships, mental disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, addictions, and other challenges. Simultaneously, she collaborates with the psychotherapeutic center "Psychoplefsi" in Athens and the Konstantakou office in Western Attica. She holds a Professional Practice License as a Psychologist (7894/12.10.2016) and receives consistent supervision and training, continuously advancing her personal and professional development.

Vlaxou N Akrivi (MSc) is a Psychologist – Clinical Neuropsychologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She works with adults, providing psychotherapeutic support for a wide range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety disorders, panic attacks, specific phobias, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), difficulties in emotional regulation, eating disorders, as well as challenges in interpersonal relationships. Additionally, she offers neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation services, as well as evaluation of legal competency. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology – Cognitive Neurosciences (EKPA), in collaboration with the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) of McGill University, Canada, which she completed with distinction. Through her postgraduate education, she gained in-depth knowledge of nervous system functioning and neuropsychological assessment in cognitive disorders. Concurrently, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Research and Behavioral Therapy (IETHS), as well as in Compassion Focused Therapy, aiming to provide meaningful, individualized, and supportive therapeutic care within a safe and collaborative framework.