Mental Health and Counseling results in Attica

Marina Mpampasanidi is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist - Sexologist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology, with a specialization in Psychology. She trained in Couples Counseling and Therapy, obtaining a diploma from the British University of Central Lancashire. Concurrently, she attended a Postgraduate Seminar on Group Analytic Therapy, during which she received both theoretical and experiential training on the functioning of therapeutic groups. Subsequently, expanding her scientific pursuit, she completed postgraduate training at the Research and University Institute of Mental Health, Neurosciences and Precision Medicine "KOSTAS STEFANIS," a member of the First Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in the "Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychosexual Disorders." Following this, she completed her practical training at the Psychosexual Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital as a co-therapist, where she continues to serve voluntarily as a scientific collaborator. Additionally, she successfully completed a Master's degree focused on "Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Counseling Techniques" from the British Canterbury Christ Church University and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Sexology and Gender Relations. She has actively worked in Counseling and Psychological Support for patients with chronic psychiatric conditions, collaborating with Psychiatrists. Throughout her academic trajectory, she has attended numerous professional development seminars and conferences.

Tenne Katerina is a Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. Concurrently, she provides support to children with learning disabilities and offers parental counseling. She studied Psychology at the University of Middlesex, England, and subsequently completed a postgraduate specialization in Special Education - Training. Additionally, she has been trained in Hypnoanalysis-Analytical Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy for anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, depression, obesity, smoking cessation, and sexual disorders. She possesses significant experience providing psychological support to individuals with special needs, having worked at the Supported Living Residence for individuals with disabilities and at the Piraeus Association for Persons with Disabilities. Finally, she has attended numerous continuing education seminars on Individual Psychoanalytic Psychodrama and on Separation-Divorce Management for Parents and has participated in conferences related to the field of Psychology.

Evgenia Grypari is a Psychologist with extensive experience in the field of mental health, currently collaborating with the center “Charin Noiseos” in Moschato. She graduated from the Department of Psychology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Philosophy, while simultaneously attending the Hellenic Military Academy of Corps Officers (2009–2013). She later completed her Master’s Degree in “Mental Health and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry” at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2020–2022).

Since 2013, she has been serving as a psychologist in the Hellenic Navy, having worked in several mental health units such as the Psychiatric Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens, the Joint Center for Mental Health of the Armed Forces (414 SNEN), and the Naval Hospital of Salamina. She has also staffed the 24-hour National Helpline for Psychological Support and Crisis Intervention, and has served aboard a warship as a military psychologist, gaining valuable insight into the psychological challenges faced by personnel in operational environments. Additionally, she has held administrative and coordinating positions related to health and personnel management within the Armed Forces.

Evgenia Grypari participates annually in the selection and evaluation processes for candidates of the military academies and Armed Forces personnel. She has also completed internships at the Self-Help Promotion Program of Thessaloniki (supporting individuals in substance recovery) and at the Psychiatric Department of the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital.

Her clinical experience covers a wide range of cases, including:

• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Personality disorders and psychoses
• Relationship and marital difficulties
• Parental counseling and divorce management
• Perinatal and postpartum depression
• Eating disorders
• Adolescent issues and identity development
• Sexual disorders and sexual identity concerns

She has further training and specialization in:

• Child psychology
• Relationship and divorce management
• Art Therapy (Vera Vasarhelyi method) for children and adolescents (6–18 years)
• Children’s drawing interpretation
• Music therapy
• Eating disorders
• High-functioning autism

Her therapeutic approach is person-centered and integrative, aiming to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal growth.

Elina Dolloglou is a Psychologist with a private practice in Piraeus, near the Metro and Tram stations. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with extensive clinical experience. Since 2020, she has been a permanent member of the Mental Health and Social Service Department at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens (401 GSNA), and since 2019, she has worked as a Psychologist in treatment centers for children, adolescents, and adults. She is trained through educational seminars in the psychoanalytic approach and is a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of Children and Adolescents. Additionally, she has attended seminars on Special Education, the diagnosis of learning disabilities, and play therapy. Concurrently, she has been trained in the psychodiagnostic evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults using psychometric and projective tools [Intelligence Tests and projective assessments such as the Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T.), Children's Apperception Test (C.A.T.)]. Finally, as part of her work at the 401 GSNA, she has taken on the support of oncology patients and their families, gaining significant clinical experience in grief management and the challenges arising from the diagnosis of an illness. She has also participated in psychometric test committees for the selection of students for productive schools.

Myleros Giannis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Metaxourgeio. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University with a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. He has worked as a Psychologist at Differential Diagnosis and Support Centers in Nea Ionia, at the Soldier Support Service in the Hellenic Army, at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior, as well as in Parallel Support. In his practice, he handles cases covering the entire spectrum of psychopathology, such as depression, panic attacks, anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and others.

Aggelopoulou Dimitra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilion. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has been trained in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy under the auspices of the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA), at SKEPSYS (Systemic Center for Training and Psychological Support). Ms. Aggelopoulou has worked providing counseling support at the Municipality of Petroupoli, at the Skaramagas Refugee Reception Center offering psychological support, as well as at the non-governmental organization "NEFES." She is a founding member of the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "Coexistence," and to date offers psychological support to individuals with disabilities and their families at the Day Center "All of Us." Finally, she is a member of the Association of Greek Psychologists and believes that "Psychotherapy is a journey toward self-awareness, a gift we can give ourselves."

Maria Filippou is a Mental Health Counselor and Dance-Movement Psychotherapist. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Psychology, with a specialization in Psychology and holds a specialization in the Psychodynamic Jungian Approach through Dance Therapy from the Psychotherapy through the Arts center. Among other qualifications, she has been trained in the Laban Movement Analysis system, symbols and archetypes according to Jungian analytical theory, and dance therapy techniques such as Authentic Movement, Active Imagination, and Guided Imagery. As part of lifelong learning, she continues her studies with postgraduate seminars of E.P.I.P.S.Y. <>, and <>. She participated in dance therapy groups with migrant women at the Salvation Army in 2022 and has been a member of the newly established NGO OpenPaths Athens since 2023. At the core of her philosophy and therapeutic approach lies the concept of the inseparable unity of mind, spirit, and body.

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.

Maria Lekka holds a BSc and MSc in Psychology/Child Psychology-Psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her postgraduate studies focused on Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She possesses four years of specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for adults (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. As part of her training, she attended a one-year program at G.N.S. Aeginiteio in collaboration with the Mental Health Research Institute (E.P.I.P.S.Y.) on "Awareness in Cognitive Psychotherapy" and also received training in "Adult Clinical Psychopathology." She has worked extensively with adults providing individual psychotherapy sessions, as well as with pediatric populations in nursery schools. During her professional career, she has been involved at the Mental Health Center (K.P.S.Y.) of Chalandri, G.N.S. Gennimatas, providing adult psychotherapy interventions, and completed her practical training at the Child Psychiatry Clinic of G.N.S. Sismanogleio and the Autism Unit of the General Pediatric Hospital Agia Sofia. Currently, alongside her private practice, she has been collaborating for the past three years with the "Beautiful World" Therapy Center, offering individual and group psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as parent counseling. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (ELPSE).

Kourtalidi Stauroula is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete (License Protocol Number: 8133) and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

She has completed four years of training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) through the Society for Cognitive Behavioural Studies and is a certified therapist in accordance with the training and supervision standards of the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

She possesses specialization in psychotherapeutic support for adults, children, and adolescents, tailoring the therapeutic approach to the specific needs of each age group.

Angeliki Kagkadi was born in Athens, is a Psychologist, and maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli, where she conducts sessions either in person or online. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holds a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University, and possesses a license to practice as a psychologist. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is proficient in effectively treating anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, mood disorders, eating disorders, sexual dysfunctions, trauma, grief, addictions, and self-esteem issues through psychotherapy. She is a member of the Greek Psychological Society (SEPS) and participates in the cognitive psychotherapy program conducted by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies (EPIPSY) and Aiginiteio Hospital. She has extensive clinical experience, having worked with the NGO Nostos, focusing on refugee and migrant populations. Additionally, she has worked in various facilities, including OKANA, the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (DAFNI), and has completed her internship in the adolescent-young adult department of the 18+ Detoxification Unit, thus gaining familiarity with socially vulnerable groups. She writes self-help and psychological content articles for various psychology blogs. Finally, she believes in continuous professional development and regularly enhances her skills by attending seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Dallas Athanasios is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice since 2016. He holds a master's degree in Person-Centered Psychotherapy (Keele University) and is currently undergoing further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents. At the core of his therapeutic approach lies the human relationship characterized by non-judgment, empathy, acceptance, and honesty. Every individual possesses the capacity for change and often simply needs a safe space of understanding and meaningful communication to activate it. Mr. Dallas offers online sessions for adults, adolescents, and children, as well as counseling support for parents and couples. His approach focuses on addressing anxiety, emotional difficulties, relationship problems, and self-esteem, aiming to empower and promote personal growth. With experience in schools, mental health centers, and social support structures, he has accompanied individuals from diverse backgrounds and ages on personal journeys of relief, empowerment, and self-awareness. If you are seeking someone who will truly listen without judgment and support you with respect and confidentiality, he is here to help you wherever you are, through the internet.

Zoi Xatzimarkou is a Psychologist BSc, Clinical Neuropsychologist MSc, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and conducts online sessions. She graduated with honors from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a professional license to practice psychology (No. 19064). She completed with distinction the Master's Program in "Clinical Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neurosciences" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in collaboration with the Montreal Neurological Institute of McGill University. Additionally, she received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the four-year program at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies of the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (IETHS). She completed her internship at the Social Welfare Center of the Region of Central Macedonia, the Hellenic Society for the Protection and Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons (ELEPAP), the Vyronas-Kaisariani Mental Health Center, as well as at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital in Athens. Furthermore, she has worked at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Theseas," providing counseling and psychotherapy sessions. Currently, she works at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Anaplasi" as a Clinical Neuropsychologist. As part of her continuing education, she has attended numerous sessions and postgraduate seminars, including the Postgraduate Seminar "Enhancement of Mental Resilience and Functionality" and the two-year seminar on Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills in Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens. She offers individual psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents addressing issues such as anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, depressive mood, eating disorders, grief management, and interpersonal difficulties management.

Η Καραμπέρη Κωνσταντίνα MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Πετράλωνα. Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Κλινική Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία του University of Central Lancashire, όπου της απονεμήθηκε Διάκριση Πρώτης Τάξης και Τιμητικό Βραβείο, καθώς και του Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου (MSc) στην Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία του University of Derby, όπου της απονεμήθηκε Διάκριση Πρώτης Τάξης, Βραβείο Αριστείας και Υποτροφία. Επιπλέον είναι πτυχιούχος στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία του University of Derby όπου επίσης της απονεμήθηκε Διάκριση Πρώτης Τάξης, Βραβείο Αριστείας και Υποτροφία. Η ειδικός έχει πραγματοποιήσει μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση στις Βασικές Αρχές της Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας με LGBTQ+ άτομα του Orlando LGBTQ+, αλλά και εξελίσσεται έως σήμερα η μεταπτυχιακή της εκπαίδευση στη Βραχεία Εντατική Δυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Dynamic Health Psychological Services στον Καναδά. Επιπροσθέτως, ολοκληρώνει την εκπαίδευση στην κλινική εποπτεία από το Βρετανικό Σύλλογο Ψυχολόγων. Εργάζεται ως διαπιστευμένη διδάσκουσα από το University of Derby στο Mediterranean College, ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει ως εισηγήτρια σε σεμινάρια μεταπτυχιακών προγραμμάτων της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στο 3ο Επαγγελματικό Λύκειο Αθηνών και ως Εκπαιδευόμενη Συνθετική Σύμβουλος και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια σε Ιδιωτικά Ψυχοθεραπευτικά Κέντρα. Αξίζει να αναφερθεί το επιστημονικό της έργο, ενώ παράλληλα στα πλαίσια της συνεχιζόμενης εκπαίδευσης, έχει παρακολουθήσει ποικίλα εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια. Τέλος, η Ψυχολόγος είναι ενεργό μέλος στο The British Psychological Society (BPS) και στο International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association (IEDTA).

Η Σπόζετου Κωνσταντίνα αποτελεί συνεργάτιδα της Καραμπέρη Κωνσταντίνας. Είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με μεταπτυχιακό Victimology and Criminal Justice του Πανεπιστημίου Tilburg της Ολλανδίας και πτυχιούχος της Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχολογίας του Mediterranean College. Έχει αποκτήσει ειδίκευση στην Ψυχανάλυση & την Ομαδική Ανάλυση από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αναλυτικής Ομαδικής & Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας.

Η Αλεβρά Καλλιόπη  είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Ιατροδικαστικός ψυχολόγος και Συνεργάτης στο ιδιωτικό γραφείο της Καραμπέρη Κωνσταντίνας. Η ειδικός ολοκληρώνει έως σήμερα την εξειδίκευση της στην Γνωσιακή - Αναλυτική Θεραπεία (CAT) από τον Πανελλήνιο Σύλλογο Γνωσιακής Αναλυτικής Θεραπείας, ενώ είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου (MSc) της Δικαστικής Ψυχολογίας του Coventry University του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου, του Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου (MSc) στην Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική του E.H.E. Europa Hochschule Eur AKA της Ελβετίας και κάτοχος εξειδίκευσης της Ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης κρατουμένων και θέματα επανένταξης του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Κέντρο Συνεχιζόμενης Εκπαίδευσης και Δια Βίου Μάθησης). Επιπλέον είναι κάτοχος διπλώματος στην Ανακριτική και Δικαστική Ψυχολογία του Aegean – Omiros College στην Αθήνα (Πιστοποίηση Pearson Assured), κάτοχος διπλώματος στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία του City Unity College και πτυχιούχος BSc (Hons) Ψυχολογίας – Πτυχίο Επιστημών του Cardiff Metropolitan University στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο.

Ο Φίλιππος Ζουγανέλης είναι πτυχιούχος (BSc) Ψυχολογίας με εξειδίκευση στη Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική από το University of Central Lancashire και τελειόφοιτος του μεταπτυχιακού (MSc) στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική στο University of Derby.

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Τζιάκος είναι Ψυχολόγος με εκπαίδευση στη σύγχρονη ψυχοδυναμική/ψυχαναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία (σχεσιακό μοντέλο). Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική Ψυχολογία (M.Sc. Applied Clinical Psychology) από το University of Central Lancashire, με βαθμό διάκρισης (Distinction).

Έχει εμπειρία στην ατομική και ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων, στη διενέργεια κλινικών συνεντεύξεων και στην αξιολόγηση της ψυχικής κατάστασης, μέσα από πρακτική άσκηση και ανάληψη περιστατικών υπό εποπτεία σε αναγνωρισμένους φορείς ψυχικής υγείας. Επιπλέον, έχει υπηρετήσει ως Ψυχολόγος στο Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Ειδικών Νοσημάτων (414 ΣΝΕΝ), συμμετέχοντας στην παρακολούθηση και υποστήριξη στρατευμένων τόσο σε κλινικό όσο και σε εξωνοσοκομειακό πλαίσιο.

Την παρούσα περίοδο παρακολουθεί μετεκπαίδευση στην Έγκαιρη Παρέμβαση στην Ψύχωση, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της κλινικής του επάρκειας στην πρώιμη αναγνώριση και θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση ψυχωτικών φαινομένων, στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας, Νευροεπιστημών και Ιατρικής Ακριβείας «Κώστας Στεφανής». 

Παράλληλα, έχει λάβει εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στη χορήγηση και ερμηνεία προβολικών δοκιμασιών, όπως το Rorschach και το Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), με έμφαση στην ψυχοδυναμική κατανόηση της προσωπικότητας και της ψυχοπαθολογίας.

Έχει επίσης παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων με θεματολογία τις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, τις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, τη θεραπεία ζεύγους, ζητήματα τρίτης ηλικίας και την εφαρμογή βασικών αρχών ψυχικής υγιεινής, εμπλουτίζοντας διαρκώς τη θεωρητική του κατάρτιση και την κλινική του πρακτική.

Το θεραπευτικό του ενδιαφέρον εστιάζει στην κατανόηση των ασυνείδητων διεργασιών, των σχέσεων και των βιωμάτων που επηρεάζουν τη συναισθηματική ζωή του ατόμου, με στόχο τη δημιουργία μιας ασφαλούς και συνεργατικής θεραπευτικής σχέσης.

Η ψυχοθεραπεία αποτελεί έναν ασφαλή χώρο κατανόησης και ουσιαστικής επαφής, με στόχο τη βαθύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού και των σχέσεων. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό δίνεται έμφαση στη δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και με σεβασμό στον προσωπικό του ρυθμό.