Mental Health and Counseling results in Athens

Kollia Mairi is a psychologist. She holds a professional practice license with protocol number 4346/07-11-2019. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens. She specialized at the postgraduate level in Clinical Psychology (MSc in Clinical Psychology) at Leiden University in the Netherlands, where she graduated with distinction cum laude. She has completed a four-year study program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ). Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), also provided by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ). Furthermore, she has specialized in trauma therapy using the EMDR method at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. She has also received training in "Counseling and Mental Health in Infertility, the Perinatal and Reproductive Period" at the University of West Attica, focusing on psychological support regarding infertility, pregnancy, and transition to parenthood (postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, tokophobia, birth trauma, etc.). Currently, she works privately, conducting individual therapy sessions with adults, both in-person and online. She also collaborates with a clinic based abroad, providing psychotherapy online to clients worldwide. In parallel, she maintains a collaboration with an assisted reproduction (IVF) clinic and is a member of an interdisciplinary team at a gynecological clinic in central Athens. Sessions are conducted in Greek and English.

Tsampalati - Vakalopoulou Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Omonia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, with a postgraduate specialization (MSc) in Counseling and Career Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and has undergone further training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. She has also received advanced training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital in collaboration with the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she distinguished herself for her performance. As a professional, she primarily provides services within frameworks focusing on mental health and the professional integration/reintegration of individuals with disabilities, collaborating with organizations such as the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Panhellenic Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Professional Reintegration, the Institute of Social Dynamics, among others, and is a scientific collaborator of KE.PSY.SY.

Varoni Antonia holds a BSc and MSc in Psychology and Psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Wales and holds a postgraduate diploma in Clinical and Social Psychology from the University of East London. She is currently undergoing training as a Psychoanalyst at the Institute of Classical Psychoanalysis, while simultaneously having been trained in structured clinical assessment and psychometric measurement of symptomatology and course of emotional disorders at the Hellenic Bipolar Organization. Additionally, she has completed an e-learning program on the Psychoanalytic Process at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received training in psychoeducational interventions as well as behavioral family therapy in psychosis at Aiginiteio Hospital. During her professional career, she worked as a Psychologist at the Psychiatric Clinic Galinio Melathron, where she formed personality groups and groups of individuals with addictions aimed at their psychosocial rehabilitation. Furthermore, she volunteered her services by creating development and reintegration groups for patients of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dromokaitio." Finally, as part of her continuous education, she has participated in scientific conferences and is a member of the British Psychological Society.

Maria Zerva is a Psychologist and certified Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at Panteion University and continued her postgraduate studies in "Clinical Psychology and Integrative Psychotherapy" at the University of Sorbonne.

Subsequently, she pursued a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (E.G.S.S.), which is accredited by the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

In the past, she has worked in mental health facilities in Paris and in Athens, collaborating with private psychological service centers and other private institutions, providing services to adults, adolescents, and children.

She currently maintains a private practice in Koukaki, where she conducts individual cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy sessions for adults.

Pyromali Xristiana is a Mental Health Counselor and operates her private practice in Gkyzi. She holds a degree from the School of Philosophy, Pedagogics, and Psychology (F.P.Psi) with a specialization in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby and an HND in Counselling & Psychology from the Mediterranean College. In her pursuit of continuous professional development, she has completed numerous postgraduate programs and seminars at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as well as at the Counseling and Psychotherapy Center "Peri Psychis." In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person.

Sakaloglou Nikos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains private practices in Keratsini and Ilisia. He studied Psychology (BA in Psychology) at the European University Cyprus and completed the four-year clinical training program in Psychotherapy at the Institute of Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logos Psychis". He holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist and is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. He has collaborated with various mental health structures, both private and public. In recent years, he has been working privately as a psychologist – psychotherapist, providing services to adults, couples, families, and therapeutic groups.

Danai Kousta is a Psychologist - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist for adults, adolescents, and young adults, maintaining a private practice in Zografou while also working as a school psychologist. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master's degree from the Medical School of Athens in "Promotion of Mental Health – Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders." She has received training in Psychoanalytic Theory and Practice in the "Epekeina – Psychoanalytic Practice" program, where she is also a collaborating member. She has conducted scientific work at Aeginiteio Hospital as an external collaborator of the Personality Disorders Unit and the Psychological Laboratory. Finally, she has worked in secondary education as well as in KEDASY (Centers for Differentiated Diagnosis, Diagnosis, and Support).

Η Γιαννακοπούλου Ειρήνη είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στου Ζωγράφου, όπου παρέχει ψυχολογική αξιολόγηση και ψυχοθεραπευτική εργασία σε ενηλίκους, εφήβους και παιδιά και συμβουλευτική σε γονείς ενώ παράλληλα είναι συνεργάτης του Ινστιτούτου Ψυχικής Υγείας Παιδιών & Ενηλίκων -Π. Σακελλαρόπουλος( Ι.Ψ.Υ.Π.Ε) στην Καλλιθέα, παρέχοντας ψυχοδυναμική ψυχοθεραπεία σε ενηλίκους. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και του Μεταπτυχιακού Προγράμματος Κοινωνικής & Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Ειδικεύθηκε στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία τα έτη 2003-2006 στο Ελληνικό Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών, παράρτημα Θεσσαλονίκης (Ιατροπαιδαγωγική υπηρεσία και τμήμα Ενηλίκων), στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας Βορειοδυτικού Τομέα Θεσσαλονίκης και στο τμήμα Δ οξέων του Ψυχιατρικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης. Από το 2009 έχει εργαστεί σε πολλές δομές του δημόσιου τομέα, ενώ εργάζεται και ιδιωτικά προσφέροντας ψυχολογικές υπηρεσίες σε ενηλίκους, εφήβους, παιδιά και οικογένειες. Συγκεκριμένα, από το 2017 έως το 2020 υπήρξε εξωτερικός συνεργάτης της υπηρεσίας παιδιού και εφήβου του ΚΚΨΥ Βύρωνα - Καισαριανής, της Α’ Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστήμιου Αθηνών - Αιγινητείο Νοσοκομείο, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής αξιολόγησης, συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε εφήβους, παιδιά και τις οικογένειές τους. Έχει υπάρξει συνεργάτης του Ινστιτούτου Υγείας του Παιδιού (εποπτευόμενη δομή του Υπουργείου Υγείας, πρώην υπηρεσία του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων «Η Αγία Σοφία»,) ως ερευνήτρια σε Ευρωπαϊκά προγράμματα για την κακοποίηση των παιδιών και των εφήβων και την ενδοοικογενειακή βία (2010-2012 έρευνα BECAN), ενώ τα έτη 2008-2010 ήταν συνεργάτης του τομέα Κοινωνικής Ιατρικής της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, σε ερευνητικές εργασίες ευρωπαϊκής εμβέλειας (mother child cohort study) στον τομέα της ανάπτυξης - γνωστικής, κινητικής και ψυχοσυναισθηματικής - των παιδιών προσχολικής ηλικίας. Έχει εργαστεί στο Υπουργείο προστασίας του Πολίτη, στο πλαίσιο προγραμμάτων χρηματοδοτούμενων από το ταμείο Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής (2014-2015), προσφέροντας ψυχολογική αξιολόγηση και υποστήριξη σε εφήβους μετανάστες. Ακόμη, το 2008 δίδαξε Ψυχολογία στη σχολή ναυτικών δοκίμων του πολεμικού ναυτικού. Εργάστηκε το 2014 ως ψυχολόγος στην προσχολική αγωγή στο Δήμο του Αγίου Δημητρίου και από το 2020 έως και το 2024 εργάστηκε ως αναπληρώτρια ψυχολόγος στην πρωτοβάθμια και δευτεροβάθμια εκπαίδευση προσφέροντας ψυχολογικές υπηρεσίες σε εφήβους, παιδιά, γονείς και εκπαιδευτικούς. Στο πλαίσιο της εκπαίδευσής της, έχει ασκηθεί σε αρκετές ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις (ψυχοδυναμική, συστημική, γνωστική - συμπεριφορική). Η βασική της ψυχοθεραπευτική εκπαίδευση είναι στην Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Από το 2021 εκπαιδεύεται ως Ψυχαναλύτρια στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ψυχανάλυσης και Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΕΨΨΕ). Το 2021 ολοκλήρωσε αυτοτελή ετήσιο κύκλο βιωματικής εκπαίδευσης στην Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία Ομάδας, στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Ομάδας (ΕΕΨΨΟ), ενώ τα έτη 2004-2006 πραγματοποίησε διετή μεταπτυχιακό κύκλο σπουδών στην Ψυχοθεραπεία Ενηλίκων Ψυχοδυναμικής κατεύθυνσης, στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχολογίας και Υγείας στην Θεσσαλονίκη. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην ψυχοδιαγνωστική αξιολόγηση παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων (εργαλεία ψυχολογικής αξιολόγησης :ΤAT, CAT, Rorschach, WISC-III, Bayley Scale-III) στην Εταιρεία Ψυχοκοινωνικής Υγείας του Παιδιού και του Εφήβου (Ε.Ψ.Υ.Π.Ε.), στην Διαγνωστική και Θεραπευτική Μονάδα για το παιδί "Σπύρος Δοξιάδης" και στην Pearson στο Λονδίνο. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει ομιλίες, έχει συγγράψει κείμενα και έχει λάβει μέρος σε δημοσιεύσεις, σχετικά με την ψυχοσυναισθηματική ανάπτυξη των παιδιών και των εφήβων όπως και σε άλλα θέματα γύρω από την ψυχική υγεία. Είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχανάλυσης και Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας

Mytautsi Stella is a Psychologist & Child Psychologist – Psychotherapist with two private practices in Heraklion, Crete, and in central Athens. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and holds a master's degree (MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health) from King’s College London, officially recognized by DOATAP.

During her studies in the United Kingdom, she trained at the Institute of Psychiatry and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, gaining valuable clinical experience in modern, scientifically validated therapeutic models. Upon returning to Greece, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and completed the postgraduate Clinical Psychopathology program at the Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School of Athens.

In recent years, she has expanded her clinical training in contemporary therapies, such as Schema Therapy, EMDR trauma therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Simultaneously, she has specialized in the treatment of Eating Disorders.

Her therapeutic approach is individualized, combining scientific evidence with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, empathy, and understanding of deeper psychological patterns.

She has been practicing privately as a psychologist since 2016 and holds a professional practice license.

Gkikopoulou Katerina is a Clinical Psychologist - Sexologist and maintains a private practice in Exarchia. She graduated in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at the Universite de Nice-Sophia Antipolis. Additionally, she has specialized in the treatment of psychosexual disorders (E.P.I.PSY) and in Couples Therapy ("Logos Psychis"). She has worked in private and public mental health facilities in Greece and France. Specifically, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, as well as in public schools in the city, and in public schools in Nice, as well as at the Psychiatric Hospital of Cannes. Subsequently, she worked privately with children and adolescents, providing parental counseling in private institutions in Athens and offered counseling services to refugee populations.

Pliakou Maria BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kaisariani (near Karavel - Evangelismos metro station). She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, completing her fourth year of studies at Universität Konstanz in Germany, following a scholarship she received. During her studies, she completed clinical training at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki (P.H.Th.) and at the Day Care Center for Individuals with Memory Disorders. After completing her undergraduate studies, she gained significant experience in the assessment and support of patients with severe mental disorders, within the framework of clinical training in mental health at the Psychiatric Clinic of Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Clinical Psychology through postgraduate studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands, completing clinical training at the Leiden University Treatment and Expertise Centre, providing psychological support to university students. She followed a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (SCBS), and received theoretical training in therapy for children and adolescents. She worked for several years as a psychotherapist in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute for Research and Behavior Therapy (IRBT), and has worked in numerous therapy centers, providing individual psychotherapy to adults, children, adolescents, as well as counseling for parents.

Anagnostou Xrysanthi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a psychoanalytic orientation, providing sessions for adults. She is also a collaborator at a Social Clinic in Athens, offering services in the field of mental health. In the past, she has worked at the Center for Vocational Preparation and Psychosocial Rehabilitation of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University Hospital of Athens, Aeginiteio, and at the Hellenic Society for the Protection and Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons (ELEPAP), in the Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Department for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI ELEPAP) in collaboration with the Brain Injury Day Treatment Program of the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York Medical School, and Aeginiteio Hospital. She has also worked as a Psychologist in the International Organization for Migration - Filoxenia Project. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed postgraduate studies in the History of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. For several years, she attended Clinical Training at the Forum of Lacanian Psychoanalysis, International Forums – School of Psychoanalysis of the Lacanian Forum, and more recently, she has been training at the Center for Psychoanalytic Research Athens, Clinical Branch of the NLS (New Lacanian School), the Freudian Field, and the Ecole de la Cause Freudienne (ECF), where she is an active member, engaging in ongoing training, presentations, participation in study Cartels, clinical conferences, workshops, seminars, etc. Simultaneously, she has completed a two-year program in "Psychoeducational Interventions - Behavioral Family Therapy in Psychosis" at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, and attended the postgraduate seminar on "Clinical Psychopathology 'Panagiotis Oulis'" at Aeginiteio Hospital. She is a regular member of the Association of Greek Psychologists.

Kentro Logotherapeias Kai Eidikon Therapeion - Lazari Kleopatra is located in Kallithea and specializes in Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and also has a Special Educator and a Psychologist - Psychotherapist (Nikoleta Perraki and Efthalia Tsangari). The head of the center is Lazari Kleopatra, a Speech Therapist. She holds a degree in Speech Therapy from the School of Health Professions and Welfare of the Technological Educational Institute of Patras. Her thesis, titled "Speech Disorders in an Institutionalized Population," was presented at the 12th World Congress on Aphasia Rehabilitation. Subsequently, she received further training in "Special Education" and "Educational Psychology" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, while also attending numerous continuing education and lifelong learning programs. She worked as a Speech Therapist at the Special Vocational High School of Agios Dimitrios, Attica, and during her practicum, she worked at the National Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled, where she dealt with cases of aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, dysphagia, and voice disorders in adult patients. Her articles are published online on informational websites and portals, she collaborates with the charitable association "Friends of the Child," and she is a member of the Association of Speech Pathologists - Speech Therapists of Greece.

Fatourou Ioulia is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), offering a warm and safe space where every individual can express themselves freely. She studied Psychology at the Hellenic American College of Athens and holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the same institution. She works with adults facing anxiety, mood difficulties, stress, or challenges in their relationships, helping them understand their thoughts and emotions and develop healthier coping strategies. Her goal is meaningful empowerment and improvement of daily life through a supportive and humane therapeutic relationship.