Psychologists

Η Κοκκίνου Χρυσούλα είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεύτρια, Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και κάτοχος Level 7 Professional Diploma in: Clinical NLP and Mindfulness Practitioner & Advanced Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Practitioner, με έδρα το Αιγάλεω. Είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (Special Needs – Nottingham - UK), από όπου αποφοίτησε με «Άριστα». Ακολούθως, έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (Ινστιτούτο ‘Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς - ΙΕΘΣ), τόσο σε παιδιά και εφήβους, όσο και σε ενήλικες και είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού επαγγελματικού διπλώματος εξειδίκευσης στην Κλινική Ύπνωση (Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Μοντέρνας Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχολογίας), το Νευρογλωσσικό προγραμματισμό (NLP), την Ενσυνειδητότητα (mindfulness) και την Ερικσονιακή Υπνοθεραπεία. Έχει παρακολουθήσει σειρά σεμιναρίων και εκπαιδεύσεων, που αφορούν ποικίλα ηλικιακά φάσματα (Χορήγηση, Βαθμολόγηση και Ερμηνεία των Ελληνικών Κλιμάκων Νοημοσύνης του Wechsler-WISC – III-ΕΨΥΠΕ, PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System, Εκπαιδευτικό Σεμινάριο Ψυχολόγων στις Προβολικές Δοκιμασίες - Χορήγηση, Βαθμολόγηση και Ερμηνεία της Δοκιμασίας Θεματικής Αντίληψης Τ.Α.Τ. και της Δοκιμασίας των Κηλίδων Μελάνης του Rorschach – EΨΥΠΕ, Πρόγραμμα ΑΒΑ για παιδιά με Αναπτυξιακές Διαταραχές) και κατέχει πιστοποιητικά συνεχιζόμενης εκπαίδευσης στις Αγχώδεις Διαταραχές, τη διαχείριση του χρόνιου Πόνου, την Κλινική Αξιολόγηση περιστατικών, τη Διακοπή Καπνίσματος, τη διαχείριση του πένθους, την Υπαρξιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία κατά Yalom, την Πολυμορφική Θεραπεία (Lazarus), τη θεραπεία Σχημάτων κ.ά., ενώ συνεχίζει συστηματικά και αδιάλειπτα να μετεκπαιδεύεται και να επιμορφώνεται. Επί σειρά ετών απασχολήθηκε με παιδιά, σε πλαίσιο Αυτόνομης διαβίωσης, σε εταιρείες προστασίας ατόμων με ειδικές ανάγκες, καθώς και σε Ιδιωτικούς χώρους - Κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, διεξάγοντας ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας, θεραπείας συμπεριφοράς, καθώς και προγράμματα συμβουλευτικής γονέων. Υπήρξε ιδιοκτήτρια και επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη κέντρου ειδικών θεραπειών, για παραπάνω από 15 έτη, ενώ, στο παρελθόν, έχει διδάξει Εξελικτική και Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία σε τμήματα Προσχολικής Αγωγής Δραστηριοτήτων Δημιουργίας & Έκφρασης (ΙΕΚ Ελευσίνας), Γενική, Εξελικτική, Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία (Ι.Ι.Ε.Κ. Αυγερινοπούλου - τμήματα Προσχολικής Αγωγής Δραστ. Δημ. & Έκφρασης), καθώς και Ψυχολογία – Δεοντολογία Επαγγέλματος. Παρακολουθεί όλα τα δρώμενα στο χώρο της Ψυχολογίας (3rd Wave CBT) και λαμβάνει μέρος σε συνέδρια ενεργά. Τα ψυχοθεραπευτικά μοντέλα που χρησιμοποιεί θεωρούνται θεραπεία εκλογής σε αγχώδεις, συναισθηματικές, ιδεοψυχαναγκαστικές, διαταραχές διατροφής, ψυχοσωματικές διαταραχές και αυτοάνοσα νοσήματα. Τόσο για τα παιδιά - εφήβους, όσο και για τους ενήλικες, η επιλογή του θεραπευτικού πρωτοκόλλου είναι κάτι που διευκρινίζεται και συμφωνείται από κοινού. Συνεργάζεται με καταρτισμένους ψυχίατρους, σε περιπτώσεις που χρήζουν παραπομπής ή περαιτέρω ψυχιατρικής εκτίμησης, ή όταν κρίνεται αναγκαία η λήψη φαρμακευτικής αγωγής. Επιπροσθέτως, παρέχεται η δυνατότητα διεξαγωγής διαδικτυακών συνεδριών για άτομα που διαμένουν εκτός Αθηνών ή στο εξωτερικό. Είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΣΕΨ) καθώς και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς και διαθέτει Ευρωπαϊκή Πιστοποίηση από την EABCT.

Τέλος, είναι πιστοποιημένη Συνθετική Επόπτρια και αναλαμβάνει ενεργά εποπτείες, τόσο για παιδιά και εφήβους, όσο και για ενήλικες.

Visvardi Konstantina is a Psychologist - Specialist in Systemic & Family Therapy and a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (HPS). She maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the School of Social Sciences and Education of the University of Cyprus. She continued her training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory of Human Relations Research. Her clinical and professional experience began in 2018. Her work included the study and management of children's behavior: observing and conducting research on communicative approach and behavior. In 2021, she continued at the Organization Against Drugs (OKANA) as part of the prevention center, where her role involved preparing and introducing a new group of patients into the program and facilitating the therapeutic group. She is also trained in the trauma treatment method EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Additionally, she has participated as a volunteer providing psychological support services in various NGOs.

Maria Arvanitaki is a school psychologist and the mother of three children.She studied Psychology at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her interest in children and in strengthening their psychological resilience led her to pursue postgraduate studies in School Psychology, also at NKUA. At the same time, she began her training in Existential Systemic Psychotherapy at the Antistixi Institute.Her professional journey began during her undergraduate years, providing creative activity programs for children. Over the years, she has worked at the Municipal Health Clinics of the City of Athens offering psychological support services, in special therapy centers, private educational institutions, and on a voluntary basis at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department of Attikon University Hospital, as well as in other public sector settings. Since 2016, she has been working in public education as a school psychologist, while also maintaining a private practice.In parallel, she has participated in annual training programs, including Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Play Therapy, and Gestalt Psychotherapy.Her close work with children and families has led her to explore the conditions that promote psychological functioning and resilience, the development of self-esteem, as well as family interaction patterns that contribute to both functional and dysfunctional outcomes.The core of her therapeutic work is grounded in respect for the uniqueness of each individual, the recognition and enhancement of personal strengths beyond difficulties or dysfunctions, the assumption of personal responsibility, and the promotion of functional conditions that support psychological well-being and healthy relationships.

Eleni Megagianni is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with many years of experience in providing psychological support and counseling to adults, adolescents, and families. She holds a Degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her postgraduate studies (MSc) in Counseling Psychology in Special Education, Education, and Health at the University of Thessaly. Simultaneously, she is training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy.

The specialist is experienced in: Anxiety & Stress, Individual Adult Therapy, Self-improvement & Self-esteem Enhancement, Parental Counseling & Parenthood, Management of Interpersonal Relationships, Issues of Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity, Systemic Approach in Therapeutic Settings.

She actively collaborates with private therapeutic centers and online psychological support platforms and has gained experience through internships and voluntary work at numerous organizations, including: KETHEA PILOTOS, KESYPSYS University of Thessaly, Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, YMCA, 10306 Helpline for COVID-19, Willingness: Family, Health and Sex Clinic (internship abroad). In addition to her clinical experience, she has a strong presence in conferences and specialized training seminars, with particular sensitivity to issues of gender identities, family therapy, and crisis management. Her work is based on a systemic and experiential approach, emphasizing the individual as part of their relationships and social contexts. Her goal is to empower the client, understand their difficulties, and discover functional ways to manage life’s challenges.

Toumanian Nektar is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ilioupoli. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a license to practice as a Psychologist. She completed postgraduate studies in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and later specialized in the four-year Systemic Psychotherapy and Family Therapy Program at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships, enabling her to work therapeutically with individuals, families, couples, and groups. Additionally, she has been trained in Grief Support and Counseling for children, adolescents, and mourning families, the role of applied neuroscience in mental health, Vocational Guidance, as well as the Multidimensional Personality Inventory MMPI-2. She has extensive experience, having collaborated with mental health organizations in both the private and public sectors, providing psychological support and counseling to socially vulnerable groups, children, adolescents, and families. In the past, she has volunteered with NGOs, Mental Health and Research Centers, as well as Psychosocial Rehabilitation Units and Residential Facilities. Finally, she regularly attends scientific conferences and continuing education seminars, considering continuous education and self-development a fundamental "tool" in her professional career.

Koukopoulos Dimitris is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a degree in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Systemic Thinking and Psychotherapy. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person.

Karavaltsiou Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Koukaki, where she provides individual sessions, couples therapy, and group therapy. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate degree. Additionally, she specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling after four years of training. She has extensive professional experience, having previously worked in school environments, public mental health institutions, as well as organizations, offering psychological support to children, adolescents, families, and socially vulnerable groups. Within a stable and safe environment, the individual's presence is accepted as they are — with their thoughts, emotions, contradictions, and silences. The therapeutic relationship becomes a meeting place; a space where one can authentically be, be meaningfully heard, and begin to gain deeper understanding of themselves and their way of relating to others. Amid the pressures and fast pace of modern daily life, personal needs do not have to shout to be heard. They are approached with respect, care, and time. From there begins a journey that is not predetermined but shaped step-by-step, at a pace that suits each individual and their needs.

Tsoukala Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice (Reg. No. 795271) based in Kato Patisia (near ISAP). She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and a postgraduate diploma in Educational Sciences with a specialization in Special Education from the University of Nicosia, Cyprus. As a therapist, she is grounded in the Systemic Approach and the model of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy, always prioritizing the individual; the therapy is tailored to the needs and challenges of each person. Her goal is for every client to receive the care they need through tools that support their personal development.

Anastasiou Veneti Faidra is a Psychologist - certified Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, with postgraduate studies in Clinical Interventions in Addictions from the University of Crete and in Gender Studies: Methodologies, Theories, Policies from the Hellenic Open University. She is continuing her training in Drama Therapy. She has participated in numerous seminars and specialized programs focusing on child and adolescent mental health, addictions, and contemporary psychotherapeutic approaches. She has worked as a psychologist in public and private mental health institutions, such as Special Therapy Centers, the National Organization for the Prevention and Treatment of Addictions (EOPAE), and the Self-Help Promotion Program. Additionally, she has experience in psychological support for children and adolescents, psychoeducation, as well as research on mental health and artistic expression. In her practice, she combines theoretical training with a human-centered approach, creatively utilizing tools such as art and play. She has participated in research projects and scientific publications, while maintaining an active interest in issues of social gender, rights, and the empowerment of vulnerable populations.

Polonyfi Athanasia maintains a practice in Rethymno, Crete, offering comprehensive mental health and counseling services with integrity and understanding. She was born in Marousi, Attica, and raised in Messolonghi. She was admitted to the Faculty of Pharmacy in Athens through the national entrance examinations and completed her internship in the Parenteral Nutrition Department at the University Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." With extensive experience and excellent scientific training, she provides her services in Rethymno, Crete, assisting individuals in addressing potential emotional disorders and interpersonal relationship issues with utmost professionalism and sincerity. She holds a professional practice license under number 237467. Furthermore, she has been accepted into the Continuing Education program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offered by the Lifelong Learning Center of the University of Crete, aiming to achieve even more comprehensive training and continuously improve the quality of her services.

Tarsani Triantafyllio is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts sessions both in-person and online. She works psychotherapeutically with adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree (M.Sc.) in "Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in "Adult Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT)" as well as in "Parent Counseling" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY), and has also received basic training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has been trained in Special Education and in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in "adolescent group coordination" at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. Since 2021, she has been working as a private psychologist, providing psychological support to adults, children, and adolescents, while collaborating with specialized therapy centers. Concurrently, she has worked as a psychologist in primary education schools in Attica, in camp programs for individuals with disabilities, in Vocational Training Centers, and as a parallel support companion. Moreover, she is actively involved in volunteer work at facilities for people with disabilities and contributes articles to the website psychologynow.gr. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and supports lifelong learning by participating in conferences, educational programs, and seminars in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy.

Η Πιρλυμπού Μάρα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με εξειδίκευση στην Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Δάφνη. Είναι απόφοιτη του Cardiff Metropolitan University, καθώς και του Τμήματος Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με κατεύθυνση την Ψυχολογία. Στη συνέχεια ολοκλήρωσε το Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία στο The American College of Greece (Deree College). Παράλληλα, ολοκλήρωσε την εκπαίδευσή της στο συνθετικό μοντέλο Συστημικής Ψυχοθεραπείας στο Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας «Λόγω Ψυχής», αποκτώντας την θεραπευτική προσέγγιση. Έχει εργαστεί σε ποικίλα θεραπευτικά και εκπαιδευτικά πλαίσια, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε εφήβους και ενήλικες, ενώ διαθέτει εμπειρία σε σχολικές δομές και δομές φιλοξενίας ενηλίκων. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Μονάδα Μελέτης Ύπνου του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου και έχει παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα σχετικά με την Ιατρική του Ύπνου στο Εδιμβούργο της Σκωτίας. Επιπλέον, έχει συμμετάσχει σε ελληνικές και ευρωπαϊκές ερευνητικές μελέτες μέσω του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου και έχει παρουσιάσει τα αποτελέσματα των ερευνών της σε ευρωπαϊκά επιστημονικά συνέδρια. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται σε ένα εμπλουτισμένο μοντέλο Συστημικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, η οποία αντιμετωπίζει τον άνθρωπο μέσα στο πλαίσιο των σχέσεων του και της προσωπικής του ιστορίας.

Ioannidi Konstantina is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist with extensive experience in psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, maintaining a private practice in Exarcheia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from Utrecht University. She has completed a four-year postgraduate training in Integrative Psychotherapy as well as a specialized training program in Child Psychology and Child Psychiatry. Additionally, she collaborates with the Hellenic Center for Mental Health & Research (E.K.E.PSY.E.) and with the clinic of a Professor of Psychiatry, providing individual psychotherapy sessions. Previously, she has worked with Non-Governmental Organizations and International Organizations, offering psychological support to vulnerable social groups, as well as in public hospital settings. She has participated in scientific seminars and workshops focusing on trauma management, mental resilience, family support, and psychotherapeutic interventions in cases of violence and abuse. She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Solidarity Network of Social Clinics. In her private practice, she provides individual psychotherapy sessions to adolescents and adults based on the Integrative approach, addressing a wide range of mental health issues.

Pappa Afroditi is a Psychologist with a private practice in Athens. She holds a master's degree entitled "Stress Management and Health Promotion" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a degree in Psychology from the same institution. Additionally, she specialized in clinical psychopathology for one year at the Aeginiteio Hospital and the University Research Institute of Mental Health, and in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy for four years at the Institute of Behavioral Research and Therapy, which is applied to a wide range of issues. Furthermore, she has gained clinical experience in public and private mental health organizations. Finally, the psychologist emphasizes that seeking help through psychotherapy is not a sign of weakness but rather demonstrates a person's desire to confront their difficulties and improve their daily life, as well as their relationship with themselves and others.

Petrou Vilma MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and conducts online sessions. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens with honors. She has held a professional practice license since 2021 and has specialized in stress management and anxiety disorders through the postgraduate program "Science of Stress and Health Promotion" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her psychotherapeutic approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in which she was trained through the four-year training program of the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy (IEΘS). Simultaneously, through her participation in a holistic stress management and lifestyle change program for heroin-dependent users at the OKANA Unit of Sismanogleio Hospital, she gained valuable experience in the management of addictions, providing both individual and group sessions. In recent years, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, offering psychotherapy and counseling on issues such as anxiety disorders, depression, emotional difficulties, and interpersonal relationship challenges. Her experience includes individual adult sessions (both in-person and online), as well as sessions with children and adolescents through her collaboration with Special Therapy Centers. Her goal is to tailor the techniques she applies to the individualized needs of each client, aiming to improve their mental health and quality of life.

Danai Loukopoulou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Ymittos, with a primary focus on Group Analysis. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and has completed a four-year training in Diagnostic Psychology at the Institute of Diagnostic Psychology of the Open Psychotherapeutic Center. Concurrently, she is training as a Group Analyst / Group Psychotherapist at the Athens Institute of Group Analysis, as part of a five-year training program.

Her therapeutic approach is based on group dynamics, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal relationships and the understanding of the self through relationships with others. Within this framework, she facilitates psychotherapeutic groups, offering a safe space for expression and personal development.

From 2020 to 2024, she worked as a Psychologist in Centers for Special Therapies, where she provided parent counseling and conducted individual and group sessions with children and adolescents, as well as psychological assessments. In parallel, she performs psychological evaluations of adults as part of the therapeutic process.

In her private practice, she works with adults both individually and in groups, focusing on issues related to anxiety and mood, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive symptomatology, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships.

Mpalkouranidou Aggeliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Zografou. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and specialized in Special Education at the Center for the Study of Psychophysiology and Education of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Since then, she has attended numerous postgraduate programs and seminars in parent counseling, play therapy, family therapy, and others. She has also participated as a Speaker at the 27th Panhellenic Psychiatry Conference. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist in the Social Service of the Municipality of Athens, at the Open Shelter Structure for Asylum Seekers (A.D.P.Y Elaionas), at the Psychosocial Intervention and Family Therapy Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital, and completed her internship in the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251st Air Force General Hospital. Finally, she specializes in Child Psychology, Parent Counseling, and Family Psychotherapy.