Mental Health and Counseling results in the Western suburbs of Athens

Maggana Panagiota is a Psychologist - Specialist Psychotherapist working privately, offering online sessions in Greek and English. She provides services to individuals living in Greece and abroad. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology (BSc) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She holds a master's degree (MSc) in Social Psychology from Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Additionally, she specializes through a four-year training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provided by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy (GACBP).

The therapeutic approach of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy aims to illuminate the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. From early years and throughout a person's life, certain thought patterns as well as cognitive and behavioral "habits" are formed that are not always functional and often lead to dysphoric feelings or complicate our relationship with ourselves or others.

In therapy, the goal is to establish a therapeutic alliance and collaboration to identify these patterns. By setting realistic goals and considering objective environmental challenges, the individual begins to gain self-awareness, practice self-acceptance and self-compassion, and through a range of tools, develops new mechanisms for managing the self, relationships, and everyday situations.

Konstantina Xristopoulou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed her postgraduate studies in Person-Centered Counseling and Psychotherapy at the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom, graduating with distinction. She is currently pursuing her second postgraduate degree in the "Clinical Mental Health" program at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Furthermore, she has been trained in "Parenting in Childhood and Adolescence" and "Parental Separation - Divorce Management" through the respective training programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she holds a specialized certification in “Special Education and Training: Diagnostic, Therapeutic, Counseling,” as well as in "Life Coaching." Her clinical experience began concurrently with her studies through her internship at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. Subsequently, she worked as a Psychologist at the NGO "Value of Life," and since 2022 she has maintained her private practice. Finally, she has attended scientific seminars and workshops related to her professional interests to ensure her continuous updating and training.

Rodokanakis Manolis is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a master's degree in Counseling from the University of Edinburgh. He specializes in the treatment of acute anxiety cases and provides solutions for interpersonal relationship issues as well as cases of emotional difficulties. Finally, Mr. Rodokanakis is a member of the British Psychological Society and actively participates in nationwide conferences and counseling psychology seminars.

Therapy Peristeri is a modern Center for Therapeutic Interventions in Peristeri that provides psychotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services both on an individual and group basis.

Therapy Peristeri - Xarisis Euthymios Kai Synergates is the founder and scientific director of the Special Therapies Center Therapy Peristeri and is an occupational therapist who offers great passion in his work.

At Therapy Peristeri, therapy begins with the human relationship. The center's team consists of experienced and dedicated therapists who love what they do and truly care for each individual. Through collaboration, respect, and a personalized approach, they create an environment of safety and trust where everyone can progress at their own pace. The team consists of Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists.

Specialized therapeutic services are provided for children, adolescents, and adults, aiming to develop skills and improve quality of life. The primary goal of the center’s team is to deliver high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

The team approaches each client with absolute responsibility, complete understanding, and always personalized care.

Makrogianni Vitalioti Mariantzela is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as in Biothymia Clinical Hypnosis. She maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She is certified by the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She is the Director of the Damala Foundation, a contributing writer, and has worked at KETHEA in action and street work, gaining extensive experience in Anxiety Disorders and addictions. Additionally, she attends numerous seminars on eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and holistic medicine as part of her continuous professional development.

Vasiliki Antoniou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders and obesity, providing online sessions. Her engagement with psychology began as a personal quest for meaning and understanding and evolved into a professional career aimed at supporting individuals facing challenges related to weight, nutrition, and body image. She is a graduate of the Psychological Sciences and Techniques program at Guglielmo Marconi University and is certified as a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity by the Center for Training and Treatment of Eating Disorders (KEADD). Currently, she is training in the Systemic Approach, enhancing her therapeutic practice with tools that focus on the dynamics of relationships, family, and the broader environment of the individual. In her professional practice, she collaborates with a pathologist in Athens, offering psychological support to individuals with increased body weight. Through a holistic approach, she helps people restore their relationship with food, their body, and, on a deeper level, with themselves. Finally, her specialist work focuses on individual sessions aimed at enhancing self-observation and managing emotional binge eating.

Sotiris Ntatsopoulos is a Mental Health Counselor specializing in the management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, and psychosomatic symptoms. His work centers on supporting individuals facing anxiety and mood disorders, panic attacks, phobias, as well as guiding people who wish to focus on self-improvement and their personal or professional development. In his private practice in Ilion, he provides counseling both individually and in groups, as well as for couples, creating a safe and supportive environment. Through the counseling process, he assists clients in recognizing their difficulties, developing emotional management skills, and strengthening their mental resilience. His approach is based on Counseling Psychology combined with Mindfulness techniques, aiming to enhance self-awareness and foster healthier balances in the client’s daily life. This method allows individuals to gain deeper self-understanding and discover new ways to manage the challenges they face. Sotiris Ntatsopoulos studied Counseling Psychology and Mindfulness at IEK ALFA and holds a Recognized and Certified Counseling Degree from the Ministry of Education, as well as an International & Certified Degree in Counseling Psychology - Mindfulness from the International Body ABC CERTA. He maintains a private Counseling Psychology practice in Ilion. With consistency, respect, and empathy, he supports every individual, group, or couple on their personal journey toward improving mental health, self-actualization, and achieving a higher quality and more balanced life. Finally, there is the option for sessions to be conducted online as well.

Sorogka Vivi is a Consultant in Psychosomatic and Mental Health and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She holds a postgraduate specialization in Psychosomatic Health with the application of the Evaluative Model, resulting from a collaboration between IST College and California Metropolitan University. She has also completed a postgraduate program in "Specialized Training in Supervision of Evaluative Counseling" at the Center for Evaluative Study of Psychosomatic Health of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Hellenic Society for the Promotion of Psychiatry and Related Sciences. She is distinguished for her empathy, professionalism, and commitment to providing quality support to individuals facing psychosomatic and emotional challenges. Through scientifically grounded approaches and ongoing education in positive psychology, self-improvement, and the prevention of psychosocial difficulties, she aims to promote mental resilience and holistic well-being. It is noteworthy that the specialist served as Co-host of the informational program "Appointment with Vai" with the lead presenter Apostolatos Vaitsis, which delved into issues concerning mental well-being. Additionally, as part of her continuous professional development, she has attended numerous seminars and maintains an active presence in social contribution through consistent participation in volunteer activities supporting vulnerable groups. Finally, the specialist offers her services in the office tailored to the needs of each individual client.

Η Λαμπράκη Αλεξάνδρα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι όπου με την επιστημονική της ομάδα παρέχει υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας που απευθύνονται σε ενήλικες, παιδιά, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο γνωστικό αντικείμενο της Αναπτυξιακής Ψυχολογίας στο πανεπιστήμιο του Lancaster της Αγγλίας. Ακόμη, έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Εφαρμοσμένη Συμβουλευτική και στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας. Κατά την εξαετή παραμονή της στην Αγγλία, συνεργάστηκε με κρατικές δομές με σκοπό την παροχή ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης ατόμων με νοητικές δυσκολίες, αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές και παραβατική συμπεριφορά και τις οικογένειές τους. Έχει διεξάγει και δημοσιεύσει ερευνητικό έργο και έχει αναλάβει την εκπαίδευση νοσηλευτικού προσωπικού σχετικά με θέματα αναπτυξιακών και ψυχιατρικών διαταραχών. Με την επιστροφή της στην Ελλάδα, ξεκίνησε να συνεργάζεται με ιδιωτικά κέντρα πραγματοποιώντας θεραπευτικές συνεδρίες με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενηλίκους καθώς και συμβουλευτική και ομάδες γονέων. Είναι εκπαιδευμένη στην θεραπεία και αποκατάσταση ατόμων με Διάχυτη Αναπτυξιακή Διαταραχή και έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στο Κέντρο Ημέρας του Κέντρου Παιδιού και Εφήβου, στο πλαίσιο της οποίας απέκτησε εμπειρία σε ειδικούς τρόπους παρέμβασης (ABA, TEACCH,PECS, Κοινωνικές Ιστορίες). Συνεχίζει σταθερά την επιμόρφωση της στο γνωστικό της αντικείμενο παρακολουθώντας σεμινάρια, συνέδρια, επιστημονικές εκπαιδεύσεις κ.α..

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Η Γαλακούτη Ελπίδα είναι ψυχολόγος, με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και πιστοποιημένη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης, το οποίο είναι πιστοποιημένο από την E.F.T.A. (European Family Therapy Association) και την Ε.Ε.Ψ.Ε. (Εθνική Εταιρεία Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος), στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας Αθήνας (Κε.Σ.Με.Θ.) Κατά τη διάρκεια της εκπαίδευσης αυτής, απέκτησε πολύτιμες γνώσεις και εμπειρίες, τόσο σε θεωρητικό, όσο και σε κλινικό επίπεδο. Διεκπεραίωσε την πρακτική της άσκηση, παρέχοντας συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας, ενώ παράλληλα συμμετείχε και σε ομάδες προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και ψυχοθεραπείας. Ειδικεύεται στη συστημική θεραπεία ζεύγους. Επιπλέον έχει ολοκληρώσει ετήσιο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα, εξειδικευμένο στην Ψυχοθεραπεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων και στη Συμβουλευτική Γονέων και έχει λάβει πιστοποίηση για τη χορήγηση της Ψυχομετρικής Δοκιμασίας WISC – V, από το Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης και Επιμόρφωσης του Φορέα Ψυχικής Υγείας Κ.Σ.Δ.Ε.Ο. «ΕΔΡΑ». Ως ψυχολόγος, έχει εργαστεί σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών και ιδιωτικά γραφεία, παρέχοντας συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής υποστήριξης, δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά, σε ποικίλες πληθυσμιακές ομάδες, όπως παιδιά, έφηβοι, ενήλικες και γονείς, με παράλληλη επαγγελματική εποπτεία.

Elena Goulia is a psychologist specializing in Organizational / Industrial Psychology (MSc Industrial/Organizational Psychology). She maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She completed her Psychology studies at the University of East London and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies at the American College of Thessaloniki. She is an accredited Mediator by the Ministry of Justice. Between 2020 and 2021, she attended family therapies, group sessions, and individual psychotherapies at the Adult Psychiatric Clinic of the G.N.Th. "G. Papanikolaou". Concurrently, she participated in the regular outpatient clinics of the clinic, liaison counseling, on-call duties, and the management of inpatients. Since 2022, she has worked as a Psychology lecturer in courses related to Psychology and ethics in the workplace. Additionally, she collaborates and handles cases at the Psychiatric Clinic of Evangelismos Hospital.

Since 2024, she has been attending the four-year program in Cognitive Psychotherapies implemented by the Research University Institute of Mental Health, Neurosciences, and Precision Medicine in collaboration with the 1st Psychiatric Clinic EKPA, the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic EKPA, and the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies. She is also attending the four-year program in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at Ke.Sy.The.S and the Psychosexual Disorders program at EPIPSY.

 She undertakes a wide range of cases covering the full spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she treats.

Panagopoulou Athanasia is a Narrative and Integrative Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor of combined methods, specializing in eating disorders and caregiver support for guardians of individuals with disabilities. She maintains a private practice under the name AION in Acharnes. She has completed postgraduate studies as a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders at Keadd and the National Centre for Eating Disorders in the UK. Additionally, she is an energy healer (Shamanic medicine, Theta Healing, Reiki Usui, Brahman method) and laughter therapist (Laughter Yoga by Dr. Madan Kataria). She volunteered at the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Autistic Individuals, actively participating in many of its initiatives. She was one of the key organizing members of autism festivals for the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Autistic Individuals and the creator of social television spots focused on autism. Beyond individual sessions, she is also involved in psychotherapy and self-awareness group work.

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.

Karolidi Pinelopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens. She has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Human Relations Exploration Laboratory (E.D.A.S). She specializes in Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Emotional Overeating) at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. Her clinical practice took place at O.K.A.N.A. at the General Hospital of Piraeus, Tzaneio, as a counselor for individuals with substance dependencies. She has conducted research on the investigation of family relationships through the postgraduate program "MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health" at the European University Cyprus. She provides psychotherapeutic treatment to adults and couples. In therapy, she addresses a range of issues including psychosomatic conditions, panic attacks, eating disorders, anxiety, phobias, depression, couples therapy, relational problems, obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCD), and others. She handles cases of eating disorders in the outpatient clinics of Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as in private practice. The psychotherapy model she follows is based on the Systemic Approach. The therapy focuses on a stable and strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for its developmental and progressive course.