Mental Health and Counseling results in Athens

Katerina Fragkou is a psychologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, with a Master's in Clinical Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neurosciences from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her clinical training, she has gained experience in various hospital and research settings. She has worked at the 414 Military Hospital and in the Neurology and Psychiatry Clinics of Aiginiteio Hospital, where she specialized in the diagnosis and support of individuals with neurological and psychiatric disorders. Additionally, she has collaborated with ELEPAP, acquiring valuable experience in the rehabilitation of individuals with neurodevelopmental difficulties. Concurrently, she has completed one year of training in Forensic Psychology and Psychiatric Forensics at the "Peri Psychis" Institute, as well as in counseling LGBTQIA2+ individuals. She has also received training in mood disorder management through the Bipolar Lab program, focusing on support for individuals with depression and bipolar disorder. She continuously enriches her knowledge and clinical practice, pursuing further specialization in Psychopathology at the Research University Mental Health Institute (E.P.I.PSY.) and has completed an advanced seminar at Panteion University on the prevention of gender-based violence and the enhancement of women's mental health. She is currently in the final year of training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. In parallel, she is training in EMDR Therapy through the certified TACT Hellas program, as well as in the diagnosis and treatment of psychosexual disorders at E.P.I.PSY. Through her multifaceted training, she applies scientifically validated psychotherapeutic methods, tailoring her approach to the unique needs of each individual.

Adamantia Gkika is a Psychologist, graduate of Panteion University of Athens, licensed to practice professionally. She completed a two-year master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Hellenic American University (accredited by the State of New Hampshire, USA), graduating with distinction for academic performance.

She has completed basic training in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (CAT) at the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive and Analytic Therapy, a member of the International Cognitive Analytic Therapy Association (ICATA), and is concurrently continuing her three-year specialization within the same framework. Additionally, she has attended specialized professional training seminars in Special Education and School Psychology at the University of the Aegean.

Her psychotherapeutic approach is integrative, tailoring each treatment plan to the unique needs of the individual. Her professional activity is governed by the Psychologist’s Code of Ethics and professional regulations, with emphasis on respect, confidentiality, and scientific validity.

She possesses clinical experience, having worked as a trainee Psychologist in the child psychiatry department of Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus. Subsequently, she voluntarily offered her services as a Clinical Psychologist in the adult unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research in Aigaleo. She completed her internship as a Clinical Psychologist at the Roots Wellness Center.

Currently, she works as an external collaborator in a private practice in Petroupoli and provides counseling and psychotherapy services online to adolescents and adults.

Patera Aliki is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She has extensive experience in psychological support and psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as in parental counseling. Since 2013, she has been working at the Child and Adolescent Service of the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas – Kaisariani (1st Psychiatric Clinic, Aeginiteio Hospital), where she is a member of the interdisciplinary team involved in clinical, diagnostic, and research activities. She also participates in community prevention and awareness initiatives and educational programs.

She graduated from the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and holds a postgraduate degree in "Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders" (Medical School, NKUA). She has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology (annual seminar "Panagiotis Oulis," 1st Psychiatric Clinic NKUA) and has attended a series of specialized seminars and conferences at recognized institutions. Indicatively, she has deepened her expertise in topics such as parenting and mental health, psychiatry and gender identity in adolescence, adolescent romantic relationships, as well as anxiety symptoms and impulsive behaviors.

Previously, she worked (2010–2012) in the Adult Short-Term Hospitalization Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital, where she provided psychotherapeutic support to hospitalized patients.

She is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Hospital Psychologists and the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School, while also participating in the educational program of the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens (ACSA). Additionally, she teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students.

In her private practice, she provides psycho-emotional assessment and psychotherapy, either short-term or long-term, tailored to the uniqueness and specific needs of each client.

Mitsa Maria MSc is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School and the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling and has completed the clinical training program at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. In recent years, she has worked in non-governmental organizations, providing psychological and psychosocial support to vulnerable populations as a psychologist, through individual and group sessions, and as a coordinator of a hosting structure for unaccompanied minors. Furthermore, she has worked as a psychologist in the design and implementation of national and European programs for the prevention and promotion of psychosocial health for children, parents, educators, and professionals. As part of her ongoing training and improvement of therapeutic practice, she attends educational seminars, receives systematic supervision, and follows a personal course of individual psychotherapy.

Tsitou Marianiki is a Psychologist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private office at Mavili Square. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in Developmental Psychology of children and adolescents at the European University Cyprus. Additionally, she has received further training in Adult Psychotherapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. She has also attended numerous postgraduate seminars related to Dance Therapy, Mindfulness, psychopathology, parenting, family therapy, and more. Moreover, she has considerable experience having worked in Special Therapy Centers for children and adolescents, with adolescent and adult sports teams, and as a Sports Psychology Instructor at IEK ALFA. Her accomplishments include lectures and seminars on parenting, stress management, and time management techniques for adolescents and adults, as well as counseling and psychological support services for athletes and parents of football teams.

Vasilogianni Nikoleta is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with a private practice located in the center of Athens (Akadimia). She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London. During her studies in the Psychology department, she conducted a research thesis entitled "Investigation of students' attitudes towards homosexual men and women in relation to gender, political identity, and faculty of study." Upon graduation, she obtained her professional license to practice as a Psychologist. She continued her studies with a Master's program (MA) in "Counseling and Psychotherapy" at the University of East London, where she completed a research dissertation titled "The experience of therapy in clients with anxiety disorders." She has been trained in Integrative Psychotherapy (Person-Centered Approach, Cognitive Behavioral Approach, Psychodynamic Approach). She has attended numerous seminars related to Forensic Psychology, Cyber Deviant Behavior, as well as Criminology and Sexual Offenses. She has completed practical training at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and at the Counseling Center of Petroupoli.

Kakarougka Sofia is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Metaxourgeio. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London - Metropolitan College and subsequently completed her postgraduate studies (MSc) in Clinical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Scientific College of Greece (SCG) - University of Strasbourg. She has also worked as a Psychologist at the Residential Care Home of the Non-Profit Urban Organization "IASIS," providing psychological support to residents through individual sessions and therapy groups. Her work also involved participating in multidisciplinary teams for the development and monitoring of individualized therapeutic programs, as well as conducting psychometric tests to assess psychological needs and track residents' progress. Additionally, as part of her ongoing education and professional development, she attends seminars and conferences in the field. Notably, she completed a multi-month program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) titled "Social Clinical Psychology of Addictions: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Development of Therapeutic Skills," as well as the seminar "The Five Stages of Grief," organized by the Interdisciplinary Network for the Specialization of Mental Health Professionals (DEPSPY). She is currently attending the Advanced Seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "PANAGIOTIS OULIS." In her private practice, she currently conducts individual adult sessions both in person and remotely.

Georgina Argyriou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who offers online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology with specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is licensed to practice. At the same time, she is completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Hellenic American University. She has also received specialized training in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from the University Mental Health Research Institute (EPIPSI). She has completed her clinical internship at the Athens Mental Health Center – Behavioral Therapy Unit (EKEPSYE).

Filippos Altanopoulos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist holding a degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Derby, UK.

He attended and completed his internship in the 3-year postgraduate specialization program in clinical skills based on Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.

He has participated in numerous seminars and lectures as part of continuous professional development and has presented as a speaker at the 2nd Symposium on Relational Psychoanalysis and Group Psychotherapy (2024), the presentation of the 2nd collective volume ISOPS (2025), and the Panhellenic Counseling Conference (2025).

He is a member of the international associations IARPP (International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy),

& AGPA (American Group Psychotherapy Association).

He has been under supervision and personal therapy since 2019. He holds professional rights granted by the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs. He maintains a private practice as a Psychologist-Psychotherapist in the Kypseli area.

Anastasia Koutoumatsioti is a Clinical Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, Attica. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a postgraduate specialization (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from the same University. She is a licensed practicing psychologist (License No. 8714) and a full member of the "Association of Greek Psychologists." She has been trained and continues her training in programs related to psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children/adolescents and adults. Additionally, she has been trained in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychometric and projective tests. Furthermore, recognizing the need for continuous education and updating on the latest advances in the field, she has completed a specialization program in Autism Spectrum Disorder and actively participates in numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops related to mental health. She possesses clinical experience in the psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults through collaboration and internships with public institutions such as the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" - University Child Psychiatry Clinic, the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" - Psychiatric Department, as well as the Korydallos Prison. In recent years, she has also worked as a Psychologist in Primary and Secondary Education School Units and collaborates with private centers. She maintains a private office where she provides psychosocial support, information, and counseling guidance to Children/Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Parents.

Konstantina Garoufali is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, Aeginiteio Hospital. She pursued the Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapeutic (CBT) approach, in which she was trained at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. She is currently in the final year of her postgraduate studies in Forensic Psychology (M.Sc. Forensic Psychology) at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), England. Her professional experience was gained at the Day Care and Day Service Center for People with Disabilities "Iliaktida" in Agrinio and as an independent individual psychotherapist under the supervision of a Psychologist with a Cognitive-Behavioral orientation. She completed her practical training at the Prevention Center for Substance Abuse of the Municipality of Zografou and at the Care Station for Addicted Individuals of OKANA, while also volunteering as a Mental Health Counselor at ELEPAP Agrinio. As part of her continuous education and training, she has attended numerous postgraduate programs, seminars, and conferences related to the advancement of psychological research, grief, the phenomenon of substance addiction, the social & legal aspects of criminality, among others.

Η Αργύρη Ζωή MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Ιλίσια. Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική Ψυχολογία και εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT). Διαθέτει εμπειρία στην παροχή ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, έχοντας εργαστεί σε ποικίλα κλινικά και θεραπευτικά πλαίσια.

Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και ολοκλήρωσε τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική Ψυχολογία στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Lancashire. Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω της Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών.

Στην επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει συνεργαστεί με τον Πανελλήνιο Σύλλογο Προσαρμοσμένων Δραστηριοτήτων «ΑΛΜΑ», το Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς, καθώς και με Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών. Μέσα από την εμπειρία της σε διαφορετικά θεραπευτικά περιβάλλοντα, έχει ασχοληθεί με την υποστήριξη ατόμων διαφορετικών ηλικιακών ομάδων, προσαρμόζοντας την προσέγγισή της στις ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες κάθε ατόμου.

Η Σήλια Βενετσάνου είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία από το University of Central Lancashire και ακολουθεί τη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική προσέγγιση.

Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στο Smart CNS Center σε προπτυχιακό επίπεδο, με εμπειρία στη χορήγηση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων και στην παρακολούθηση θεραπείας rTMS. Στη συνέχεια πραγματοποίησε εξάμηνη πρακτική στη διαδικτυακή πλατφόρμα Support Room, παρέχοντας διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων στην Αθήνα, καθώς και με τη διαδικτυακή πλατφόρμα ψυχοθεραπείας "Hiwell".

Αναλαμβάνει ένα ευρύ φάσμα δυσκολιών ψυχικής υγείας, όπως άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, διαχείριση τραύματος και πένθους, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, διαχείριση συναισθημάτων και ζητήματα καθημερινής λειτουργικότητας σε ενήλικες. Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, μέσα στο οποίο ο θεραπευόμενος θα μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να αναπτύξει δεξιότητες διαχείρισης των δυσκολιών του και να ενισχύσει την προσωπική του ανάπτυξη. Δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη θεραπευτική σχέση, την ενσυναίσθηση και τη συνεργατική διαδικασία, προσαρμόζοντας τη θεραπεία στις ανάγκες και τους στόχους κάθε ατόμου.

Dimitrios Mpoukas is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a master's degree from University College London (UCL) (MSc Cognitive and Decision Sciences), and completed his undergraduate studies in Psychology and secondarily in Computer Science at the University of La Verne, California. He has been trained in various areas of Applied Psychology, particularly in Family Psychotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) by Richard Bandler, John Grinder, and others. Additionally, he is the founder of the Human Relationships Counseling Center "MetaMorfosis" and a Trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). His experience includes working with youth and families and delivering artistic metaphors in laboratory seminars. Finally, he participated in the authorship of the first original Greek book on NLP, "Technology of Change," has been a speaker at scientific seminars, and continues to follow international contemporary trends in Counseling Psychology, which he applies in his practice.