Mental Health and Counseling results in Attica

The "Nimatos Akri - Kentro Psyxotherapeias Kai Symvouleutikis Enilikon Kai Efivon", guided by understanding, confidentiality, and respect for your needs, provides individual and group psychotherapy and counseling services for adults and adolescents aged 14 and over. Additionally, psychometric testing is available, including personality tests (MMPI-II, Rorschach, CAT), autism screening tests (AQ test), anxiety screening tests (STAI), and depression screening tests (BDI-2). The center is staffed by graduate Psychologists - Psychotherapists with ongoing training and specialized expertise in therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, integrative, and clinical hypnosis according to Erickson. The professionals of the Center are Suridi Maria, Manesi Sophia, Kouroupaki Dimitra, and Teisanou Katerina.

Katsari Christina is a Psychologist - Existential Psychotherapist specializing in individuals with cancer experience and maintains a private practice in central Athens. She was born in 1971 in Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire and is a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Existential Phenomenological Psychotherapy Daseinanalysis. She coordinated a group in the EPIPSY (Research University Institute of Mental Health)/Ministry of Culture Cultural Prescription program for the years 2024-25, while volunteering at Pnoi Agapis in the mental empowerment program for individuals with cancer experience and caregivers "Leafy Relations" during the same period. She draws inspiration from Nature, Art, and Philosophy, incorporating their patterns into the psychotherapeutic encounter. Having personally undergone the trial of cancer, she has focused on research and therapeutic approaches for the psychological support of cancer patients.

The Pediatric Therapy Centers "Iliaxtida" are modern facilities with specialized teams providing holistic support for each case. The center is owned by Iliaxtida Paidiatrika Kentra Therapeion. Moving beyond traditional intervention frameworks, they aim for a profound psychotherapeutic approach for children and parents, fully aligned with the principles of contemporary parenting. Every child is unique and requires the upbringing that suits them. Utilizing standardized as well as informal assessment tools that fully recognize each child's medical profile, we support the development of the child and family individually. At the "Iliaxtida" pediatric centers, speech therapy, occupational therapy, special education, child psychological intervention, specialized gymnastics, parental support, and English for learning difficulties are provided.

Varvara Karpouzou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at the University of East London as well as in Child Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. She specialized in Systemic-Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, which is based on the Synthetic Model of Systemic Therapy, as well as in the Diagnosis and Psychotherapy of Children through the SANE (System attachment Narrative Encephalon) perspective, an enriched model of systemic psychotherapy that integrates elements from attachment theory, the narrative approach, and neuroscience findings into therapeutic practice. She was trained in Sue Johnson's model, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), is a certified couples therapist, and an official member of the EFT Greek Network and the ICEEFT (International Center for Excellence in EFT). Her scientific interest in psychological trauma led her to train in the psychotherapeutic method EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for addressing emotional distress and symptoms arising from adverse life experiences or events. The Psychologist collaborates with EPIPSY, specifically with the Day Hospital. It is worth noting that, perceiving science as a dynamic process in constant evolution and wishing to be part of this process, she participates in numerous seminars and conferences both in Greece and abroad. In her private practice, she addresses a wide range of cases, combining her scientific rigor with the experience gained from over 25 years of professional activity. She is an official member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS), the EFT Greek Network, and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH).

Pefanis Konstantinos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist offering both in-person and online sessions. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Psychology and Counselling from Teesside University and a Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology and Counselling from the University of Derby. He has specialized in Clinical Psychopathology through the Hellenic Open University and in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (EGLS). Since 2018, he has collaborated with organizations such as the Mavilis Counseling Center, the Child and Adolescent Center "Iliantos," and the Special Therapies Center for Individuals with Disabilities. He has also served as a psychologist and coordinator of activities in the "Connect your city" program. In 2019, he was appointed scientific director at the Elderly and Mobility-Impaired Care Unit "MyThalpi Care and Rehabilitation," and in 2020, he served as scientific director at the Residence of Nea Smyrni "House of Serenity." His voluntary work includes participation in the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "Syn-Yparxi" as well as in the online program "Talk to Me." He is an active member of the scientific working group for the documentation and effectiveness of psychotherapies in Greece (RECBT Greece). He has participated in numerous scientific conferences and seminars covering topics ranging from neuropsychological assessment and psychogastroenterology to sexual education and childhood psychopathology. Additionally, he has attended workshops and training programs from recognized institutions and universities, enhancing his knowledge and therapeutic skills. Combining scientific training, professional experience, and social sensitivity, he provides specialized psychotherapy and psychological support services tailored to the needs of each individual.

Vourlioti Eirini - Niki is a Psychologist (MSc) – Psychotherapist with a psychoanalytic orientation. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Psychology of Panteion University. Subsequently, she pursued her postgraduate studies at the University of Surrey, England, specializing in Health Psychology. Her master's degree enabled her to delve into the role of psychology; specifically, how an individual's psychological state can affect health and the manifestation or absence of disease. She holds a professional practice license, specialized in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and has over ten years of clinical experience in Mental Health institutions (Aeginiteio Hospital, I.PSY.P.E., E.P.I.P.S.Y., Mental Health and Research Centers, Private Psychiatric Facilities). Her participation in numerous seminars, clinical trainings, and voluntary practices from 2008 to the present enables her to competently undertake the treatment and management of a broad spectrum of mental disorders.

Η Τζαννετάκου Αυγερινή είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Καλλιθέα. Κατέχει Άδεια Ασκήσεως Ψυχολόγου (Αρ.Πρωτ. 243931) και είναι Τακτικό Μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Ουαλίας (University of Wales, Bachelor of Science Hons in Psychology, BSc). Κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία με «Άριστα» από το ίδιο Πανεπιστήμιο (University of Wales, Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, MSc).

Έχει Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα στις Βιωματικές Τεχνικές Συμβουλευτικής και στις Τεχνικές Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης (Experiential Counselling Techniques and Techniques of Personal Development) από το Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA). Είναι κάτοχος Ευρωπαϊκού διπλώματος Τραυματοθεραπείας με τη μέθοδο EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) από το Ινστιτούτο Τραυματοθεραπείας Αθηνών.

Έχει ειδικευτεί στην Ψυχοδυναμική-Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία (Psychodynamic-Psychoanalytic approach) Παιδιών, Εφήβων και Ενηλίκων στο κέντρο ΔΙ.ΚΕ.Ψ.Υ. (Διεπιστημονική & Ερευνητική Ψυχοκοινωνική Υποστήριξη Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων), με πιστοποίηση από τη Βρετανική Ένωση Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy – BACP) και της Eυρωπαικής Εταιρίας Ψυχοθεραπείας (European Association of Psychotherapy - EAP).

 Έχει εκπαιδευτεί σε ένα εύρος διαγνωστικών Ψυχομετρικών και Προβολικών δοκιμασιών όπως επί παραδείγματι, το Ερωτηματολόγιο Προσωπικότητας της Μιννεσότα MMPI®-2, το Τεστ Θεματικής Αντίληψης (Thematic Apperception Test-T.A.T), το Τεστ Θεματικής Αντίληψης για παιδιά (Children’s Apperception Test-C.A.T), το Τεστ κηλίδων μελάνης Rorschach. Ερευνητικά έχει ασχοληθεί εκτενώς με το θέμα του Γονεϊκού και του Ενήλικου Συναισθηματικού Δεσμού (Αttachment Τheory) σε διάφορες Ψυχιατρικές οντότητες και έχει εκπαιδευτεί σε σύγχρονα θέματα ψυχαναλυτικής σκέψης και Βρεφικής ανάπτυξης μέσω σεμιναρίων παρατήρησης βρέφους.

Στα πλαίσια της πρακτικής άσκησης και της εθελοντικής της εργασίας έχει απασχοληθεί σε κέντρα ψυχικής υγείας και αποκατάστασης όπως: το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής «Δρομοκαΐτειο» σε Τμήματα οξέων περιστατικών, τη Νευροψυχιατρική Κλινική «Γαλήνειον Μέλαθρον», τη Μονάδα Φροντίδας και Αποκατάστασης Ηλικιωμένων με Alzheimer και συναφείς άνοιες-ΆΚΤΙΟΣ. Κατέχει τιμητική βράβευση για την εθελοντική της εργασία στο Κέντρο Διημέρευσης και Ημερησίας Φροντίδας Ατόμων με αναπηρίες του φορέα Κ.Ε.Ε.Π.Ε.Α «Ορίζοντες». 

Έχει συνεργαστεί με το Ερευνητικό Κέντρο Aegean Research Centre (ARC) σε πειράματα που αφορούν ψυχοκοινωνικά θέματα και έχει συμμετοχές σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια.

Ακαδημαϊκά, έχει διδάξει ως λέκτορας μαθήματα ψυχολογίας και ψυχοθεραπευτικής βιωματικής εκπαίδευσης σε Ιδιωτικό Φορέα Εκπαίδευσης στην Αθήνα και στον Πειραιά. Έχει εποπτεύσει επίσης διπλωματικές εργασίες σε προγράμματα σπουδών Ψυχολογίας. 

Κλινικά, έχει εργαστεί σε Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών και Ψυχοθεραπείας παρέχοντας ατομική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική σε Παιδιά, Εφήβους και Ενήλικες.  Συντονίζει επίσης Ομάδες Παιδιών ψυχοκοινωνικής ανάπτυξης και παρέχει Συμβουλευτική Γονέων.

Mpagourdi Maria, BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist who conducts sessions online. She graduated in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University (BSc) and holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Clinical Counselling Psychology from the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Art Therapy, and the management of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CCTP-I & II). Since 2023, she has been training in Art Psychotherapy – Behavior Analysis at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi," and from 2025 she will continue her professional development through the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (P.E.G.A.P.), as part of her training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes significant work in mental health facilities such as the Piraeus Naval Hospital, Care Units for the Elderly specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, cancer patient counseling programs (e.g., "Stay Strong"), and special education centers. She provides individual and group sessions to children, adolescents, and adults, and has been actively involved in psycho-educational programs and parent counseling. She combines theoretical training with practical experience to support a variety of psychological needs, with particular emphasis on trauma therapy and strengthening emotional resilience. Finally, she is a founding member of the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists.

Mr. Fanourakis Dimitris is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist, specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi (near the metro station). He holds certification with full training in a synthetic approach (Counselling and Psychotherapy) from the Athens Synthesis Center. He has completed postgraduate training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with a diploma from the European University, and additional training in Gestalt therapy (empty chair technique) at the Unity Energetics Institute. Additionally, he is an active member of the Hellenic Society of Synthetic Counseling and Psychotherapy (E.E.S.S.Ps). He has attended and continues to participate in advanced training sessions in the analytical psychodynamic approach of Carl G Jung. Mr. Fanourakis supports his clients with dignity and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, while he himself engages in experiential and academic training with continuous supervision of all cases he undertakes in his practice. In the current era, as demands increase and daily life becomes increasingly complex, more and more individuals find themselves needing to explore deeper emotions and justify unconscious motives and behaviors that trouble them; in this effort, the professional therapist serves as a companion. The protective framework created with empathy and trust enables the client to cope with and become aware of their fears and anxieties. As a result, by speaking with a healthcare professional using combined therapeutic approaches, new representations are formed, granting the capacity to receive help and alleviate the psychological symptoms that trouble them, improving quality of life with new values and perspectives...

Η Σακαρέλλου Σταυρούλα,MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και εκπαιδευόμενη στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (ΓΣΘ) στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο καθώς και στη Συστιμική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο ΑΚΜΑ. 

Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας με κατεύθυνση Κλινική Ψυχολογία του University of Kent (BSc) και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό Τίτλο Σπουδών (MSc) στη Γνωστική Νευροεπιστήμη και Νευροψυχολογία από το ίδιο πανεπιστήμιο.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει επιπλέον εκπαιδεύσεις στη στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία και στη θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση Διατροφικών Διαταραχών και Παχυσαρκίας, ενώ βρίσκεται σε συνεχή κλινική εκπαίδευση και εποπτεία.

Έχει αποκτήσει κλινική εμπειρία σε δημόσιες και ιδιωτικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας. Συγκεκριμένα, έχει εργαστεί στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ, συμμετέχοντας στην ψυχολογική αξιολόγηση και υποστήριξη ασθενών, καθώς και στη διεπιστημονική συνεργασία στο πλαίσιο νοσοκομειακής φροντίδας. Επιπλέον, έχει συνεργαστεί με ιδιωτικές δομές, όπως το Thalpos, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες.

Παράλληλα, εργάζεται ως online ψυχολόγος στην πλατφόρμα HIWELL, προσφέροντας συνεδρίες εξ αποστάσεως. Έχει επίσης εμπειρία στη χορήγηση και ανάλυση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων (MMPI-II) μέσω της συνεργασίας της με το MED24.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας και της κλινικής ψυχολογίας. Στο θεραπευτικό της έργο εφαρμόζει επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες παρεμβάσεις, προσαρμοσμένες στις ανάγκες του κάθε θεραπευόμενου.

Πιστεύει ότι η θεραπεία είναι μια διαδικασία αυτογνωσίας και ενδυνάμωσης, η οποία, παρότι συχνά συνοδεύεται από αβεβαιότητα ή φόβο στην αρχή, μπορεί να αποτελέσει ένα ουσιαστικό βήμα προς την κατανόηση του εαυτού και την αλλαγή. Μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό πλαίσιο, στόχος είναι να αναγνωριστούν μοτίβα σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς, να καλλιεργηθεί η ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα και να δοκιμαστούν νέοι, πιο λειτουργικοί τρόποι αντιμετώπισης της καθημερινότητας.

Η Ευαγγελία Τσερπέλη MSc, MEd είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και εργάζεται με ενήλικες και εφήβους σε θέματα άγχους, συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών και σχέσεων, μέσα από μια εξατομικευμένη συνθετική ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση. Παρέχει συνεδρίες δια ζώσης και online.Διατηρεί ιδιωτικά γραφεία σε Ζωγράφου και Άγιο Δημήτριο, προσφέροντας ένα ασφαλές και εμπιστευτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, όπου το άτομο μπορεί να κατανοήσει τις δυσκολίες του,να διαχειριστεί τα συναισθήματά του και να ενισχύσει την αυτογνωσία του.Είναι απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του Open University (Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο) και κάτοχοςμεταπτυχιακών τίτλων στη Μεθοδολογία Έρευνας στην Ψυχολογία (University of Plymouth),στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική & Ψυχοθεραπεία (University of Derby) και στις Επιστήμες της Αγωγής – Ειδική Αγωγή (Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής).Έχει εργαστεί σε υπηρεσίες παιδικής προστασίας στο Λονδίνο, ενώ στην Ελλάδα έχει δραστηριοποιηθεί στον ιδιωτικό και εκπαιδευτικό τομέα. Παράλληλα, είναι πιστοποιημένη εκπαιδεύτρια βρεφικού μασάζ (IAIM).

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Antoniou Panagiotis is a Clinical - Community Psychologist working with adults who wish to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, manage anxiety, grief, and relational difficulties, and build a life with greater balance and meaning that aligns with their desires and aspirations.

Throughout the sessions, he utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools, learned during his postgraduate studies, with an emphasis on recognizing and processing automatic thoughts, core beliefs, and emotional patterns that influence behavior and daily life. Simultaneously, he incorporates elements of psychoeducation and experiential techniques aimed at enhancing self-awareness, autonomy, and emotional competence.

He believes that the outcome is not merely the reduction of symptoms but a process of personal growth and meaningful connection with oneself.

His office provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where each individual can freely express themselves and work with respect for their unique needs and personal boundaries.

Galazoula Georgia is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, specializing in individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Through the therapeutic relationship, she provides space for individuals to express themselves, gain greater self-awareness, and be empowered to approach their personal choices and challenges with increased clarity and freedom. Throughout her therapeutic practice, she has supported individuals facing anxiety, panic attacks, self-esteem issues, psychosomatic difficulties, relational challenges, as well as periods of existential searching or personal transitions. In her professional journey, she regularly participates in individual and group supervision to ensure the quality and ethical integrity of the therapeutic process. Concurrently, she herself engages in individual and group psychotherapy, viewing continuous personal work as a fundamental pillar for her development and authenticity as a psychotherapist. Her approach is experiential and focused on the here and now, emphasizing authentic contact and respecting the pace of each client. Her goal is to cultivate a therapeutic relationship founded on trust, where the individual can feel acceptance and safety, enabling a deeper connection with the self and fostering new ways of understanding and managing their life.

Antonopoulou Paraskeui is a licensed Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She approaches therapy with respect, authenticity, and genuine interest in the individual, while also undergoing continuous training in Integrative Psychotherapy as part of a four-year program at the University of Thessaly.

She has received specialized training in anxiety and stress, grief, and psychological trauma, emphasizing the creation of a safe and supportive therapeutic environment tailored to the needs of each individual.

She has experience in group therapeutic processes with a systemic approach, while also engaging in individual therapy and supervision, aiming for ongoing personal and professional development, as well as providing the highest quality psychological services possible.

She works with individuals who wish to address anxiety and stress management, emotional difficulties, grief, and issues related to transitional life phases.

Tatsi Athina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia, Attica. She holds a degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Derby and a Master's degree (MSc) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the same university. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Aeginiteio Hospital. She has worked in significant public and private institutions as a Psychotherapist, as well as in public agencies, psychological support helplines, and private practices. Additionally, her volunteer work, from which she gained valuable experience in the field of Psychology, is noteworthy. She has volunteered as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist in public hospitals and mental health centers. Currently, she offers private sessions to adults, providing psychological support either in person or remotely.

Georgakopoulou Eui - En Ekseliksei was born and raised in Athens. She completed her studies at the University of West London, earning a Bachelor of Psychology with honors (BSc Hons). She graduated with distinction from Coventry University, obtaining a postgraduate degree MSc in Occupational Psychology. She has received further training in Counseling, Diagnosis & Intervention in Eating Disorders (Master Practitioner), Life Coaching, Coaching in Organisations (Gestalt Foundation), and Career Counseling. She has extensive participation in seminars and training programs focusing on individual psychotherapy, crisis management, research methodology, the organization and operation of Parenting Schools, and Career Counseling. She has presented at conferences on Professional Counseling for Mental Health Service Users. She has also been active in adult education through collaboration with a reputable educational institution, conducting workshops and seminars on topics drawn from the field of psychology. She holds a professional license to practice as a psychologist. She is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), registered in the Registry of Graduate Psychologists of SEPS Cyprus, and a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) – the 14th Division of the American Psychological Association (APA). During her studies, she collaborated with the Psychiatric Clinic "Dromokaiteio." She has many years of experience in Career Counseling, having worked with former alcohol users and individuals with psychosocial difficulties. She collaborates with a Psychosocial Rehabilitation unit and also practices privately at her office in Nea Smyrni, fully engaging in clinically supervised work. She deals with issues of personal and professional development, relationship counseling, adults, adolescents, broader needs for self-awareness and empowerment, mood disorders, eating disorders, anxiety management, career change, and the overall achievement of goals.

Mpeligianni Synthia is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree in Sociology from Panteion University and a master's degree in Sports Sociology from the University of Loughborough. She subsequently specialized in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations. Since 2024, she has been studying Psychology at the European University of Cyprus. She has worked as a Mental Health Counselor in addiction treatment facilities as well as in mental health institutions. In her practice, she handles cases spanning the entire spectrum of mental health, including panic attacks, anxiety disorders, daily life difficulties, and has extensive experience in addressing parenting and family challenges.

Therapeutic groups as well as seminar-style groups take place at her office.

Her primary goal is to build the therapeutic relationship with authenticity, honesty, positive thinking, and respect.