Psychiatrists

Vlaxakis Ioannis is a Psychiatrist practicing privately in Ampelokipoi since 2007. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and has completed a 5-year specialization in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria". Additionally, he collaborates with the Psychiatric Clinic "Galini" and is a member of SOS Doctors, having conducted over a thousand home visits and managed cases spanning the entire spectrum of psychiatric pathology, many of which were acute and emergency situations. Finally, the doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions such as depression, dementia, and anxiety and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Dr. Mpeis Ioannis is a Psychiatrist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilisia, Athens. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He completed the majority of his specialty training in Germany, at the Vitos Philippshospital Riedstadt psychiatric clinic and the MEDIAN Klinik NRZ Wiesbaden neurological clinic. Concurrently, he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at IKVT Hessen (Institut für Kognitive Verhaltenstherapie) in Wiesbaden, where he attended the theoretical training program.

In Greece, he continued and completed his training at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio, undertaking additional specialty rotations at P.G.N. Attikon and G.N. Evangelismos. He also completed the theoretical part of his training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, while simultaneously applying psychotherapeutic interventions within his clinical practice framework and participating in supervision.

In his private practice, he primarily works psychotherapeutically, with an emphasis on approaches within the broader family of cognitive-behavioral therapies, while also providing pharmacological treatment when indicated, within the context of comprehensive psychiatric monitoring.

Spanoudakis Giorgos is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Athens. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He began his psychiatric specialty training at the LVR Klinik in Düsseldorf, Germany, and completed it at Aeginiteio Hospital in Athens. During his training, he encountered a full range of psychiatric cases and disorders (psychotic, mood, anxiety - obsessive-compulsive disorders, as well as substance dependencies, sexual disorders, eating disorders, etc.), and participated in training programs in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. After completing his training, he continued practicing in the private sector and also worked as an external collaborator at the General Hospital of Thira.

Dr. Dermatis Georgios is a Psychiatrist and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. He holds a medical degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During his Psychiatry residency, Dr. Dermatis trained at the Psychiatric Department of P.G.N.A. "Evangelismos," the Psychiatric Hospital of Tripoli, the Neurology Clinic of the 1st I.K.A. Hospital of Athens, the Neurology Department of P.G.N.A. "Evangelismos," the Psychiatric Department of P.G.N.A. "Sismanogleio," as well as the Psychiatric Department of P.G.N.A. "G. Gennimatas." He has worked as a Psychiatrist in various Psychiatric Clinics, in the Long-Term Unit of OKANA, as Deputy Director at the 4th Substitution Unit of EOPAE (formerly OKANA), as a Visiting Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Facility of Korydallos (P.K.K.), and currently holds the position of Head of the 4th Substitution Unit of EOPAE (formerly OKANA), Head of the M.O.TH.E. at G.N.A. "KAT," and is also a member of the expert witness registry of the Athens Court of First Instance. Dr. Dermatis has participated as a trainer in the "Program for the Provision of Supportive Companion Services – Empowerment for a New Beginning," conducting Group and Individual Supervision lasting 300 hours at the 4th Substitution Unit of EOPAE (formerly OKANA). He has been involved in educational activities of the Hellenic Society of Phenomenological-Existential Analysis and Psychotherapy (delivering seminars, therapeutic supervision of trainees), as a lecturer, trainer, and presenter in educational initiatives at the Training and Supervision Center of the Organization Against Drugs. Additionally, he has organized and implemented training visits for employees of the 4th Substitution Unit. In recent years, alongside his private practice activities, he has been engaged in monitoring the nutrition of residents of care institutions for persons with disabilities under the Holy Metropolis of Monemvasia-Sparta.

Ioanna Theofylaktidou is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist operating a private practice in Vyronas. She holds a degree from the Medical School and completed her specialization in Psychiatry at the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanogleio - Amalia Fleming". During her residency, she gained extensive experience in the psychiatric clinic, participating in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various mental disorders. As part of her continuing education, Dr. Theofylaktidou has attended numerous seminars and training programs, and she continues her training with the Hellenic Psychoanalytical Society. Additionally, she has worked as a psychiatrist at the private psychiatric clinic "Athina" and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Society for Infant Mental Health. Currently, she is a trained member of the Hellenic Psychoanalytical Society. Finally, the psychiatrist provides her services tailored to the needs of each patient at her private practice.

Serif Damadoglou Ekrem is a Specialist Psychiatrist – Psychotherapist with private practices in Komotini and Xanthi. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's degree from the Hellenic Open University. He completed his rural service at the General Hospital – Health Center of Kos "Hippocrates." He received his psychiatric training at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Katerini and the University Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis. During his specialization in Psychiatry, he trained in Neurology at the 2nd Neurological Clinic of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki “AHEPA.” Alongside providing services at his private practice, Serif Damadoglou works at the University Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis and is a Psychiatrist at the Counseling & Accessibility Structure of the Democritus University of Thrace. He has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of mental disorders. Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder) and psychotic disorders are the focus of his interest. The physician has adopted the biopsychosocial model of modern psychiatry and applies psychotherapeutic methods, while in cases requiring pharmacological treatment, he follows the most recent clinical guidelines. Finally, he issues certificates and attestations for all legal uses.

Mantonakis Leonidas MD, PhD is a Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Head of the inpatient unit and outpatient clinic at Aiginiteio Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Psychiatry at the University Hospital of Athens "Aiginiteio." He received training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the University Hospital of Athens "Aiginiteio" and in Integrative Psychological Therapy for Patients with Schizophrenia at the Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy. Dr. Mantonakis has published numerous scientific papers in international scientific journals and continues to actively engage in research activities.

Theodorakopoulou Aggeliki is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a psychodynamic approach. She is a Consultant Psychiatrist B’ at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dromokaiteio" and maintains a private practice in Melissia. She graduated from the Medical School of Patras. She specialized in Psychiatry at the Akademiska University Hospital in Uppsala, Sweden, at EKEPSYE Piraeus, at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, at the Sismanoglio General Hospital of Athens, and at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dromokaiteio". She completed the postgraduate programs of EKPA in "Liaison Psychiatry" and "Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in a Medical Context" with distinction. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars on Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Addictions, Psychogeriatrics, among others.

She deals with issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychoses, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.

Her therapeutic approach is characterized by empathy, respect towards the patient, and individualized care.

Dasoukis Ioannis is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Ilisia since 2011, as well as in Patras. He specialized in Psychiatry and was trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy. He served as an Assistant Psychiatrist with the rank of Registrar B at the outpatient clinics of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" from 2009 to 2011, where he practiced Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy. Simultaneously, he provided Telepsychiatry services to remote areas in collaboration with the Non-Governmental Organization "Klimaka" for 7 years. The doctor is a member of the Freud - Lacan Psychoanalytic Society and offers psychiatric services and psychotherapy via Skype.

Drmpartzokas Eustathios is a Psychiatrist – Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kolonaki, in the center of Athens, where he has been practicing psychiatry and psychotherapy for the past 25 years. His professional career is based on the belief that every story requires space, time, and expression—elements essential for the understanding and treatment of psychological pain. Psychotherapy is a central focus of his work, as it combines psychiatric knowledge with the therapeutic relationship, approaching each individual with consistency, care, and respect.

Specialization/Therapeutic Approach:

He integrates Psychodynamic, Cognitive, and Behavioral (CBT) psychotherapy, according to the needs of each patient.

The following conditions are addressed, among others:

– Anxiety, mood, and adjustment disorders

– Panic attacks and generalized anxiety

– Depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder

– Social phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

– Traumatic experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

– Addictions and dependencies (alcohol, internet, etc.)

– Sleep, eating, and personality disorders

– Psychotic disorders and senile dementias

Psychiatrist - Systemic & Family Psychotherapist

He maintains a private practice in Koukaki providing psychiatric services, individual adult psychotherapy, as well as family and couple therapy with a systemic approach.

He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2015). Following successful participation in the Spanish medical specialty exams (MIR), he completed his residency at the Psychiatry Clinic of the University Hospital La Paz in Madrid.

After completing his specialty, he was offered a Consultant position at the same hospital. He served as the Scientific Director of the Mental Health Center Colmenar Viejo, affiliated with Hospital Universitario La Paz, where he established and developed a family intervention program as well as therapeutic patient groups.

During his professional career in Spain, he also acquired significant clinical experience in Child Psychiatry and, following examinations, obtained recognition of the corresponding specialty title according to the Spanish healthcare system.

Concurrently, he completed a four-year training in Systemic and Family Therapy at the recognized training center Centro de Terapia Familiar Zurbano, certified by FEATF, with active participation in workshops and scientific conferences.

In the private sector, he collaborates with the Tranquilamente clinic in central Madrid as a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist.

He has specialization and extensive experience in addiction treatment, having served as the responsible Psychiatrist at the Detoxification and Addiction Center - Centro Árbor.

He is fluent in Greek, Spanish, and English. His goal is to provide personalized, scientifically grounded, and humane care, respecting the needs of each patient.

Konstantinos Ntailianis is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has acquired specialization in Neurology - Psychiatry. Concurrently, he has been trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy by the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. He has worked for a total of 28 years in the National Health System at the Mental Health Center of Peristeri, the last three of which as Coordinating Director. Furthermore, the physician has participated in numerous Greek and international scientific conferences, workshops, and seminars, having presented communications at at least 20 of them. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Society and the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and is proficient in English and Italian.

Mpoutsikos Kosmas is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. Concurrently, he serves as the Consultant of the Psychiatry Clinic at the 424 General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki. He studied medicine and specialized in psychiatry at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During his psychiatry specialization at the 2nd University Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, at the Thessaloniki Psychiatric Hospital, and at the Central Sector Mental Health Center, he has encountered numerous cases involving psychoses, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and other conditions. He has received training in various forms of psychotherapy, including Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, and Brief Intensive Dynamic Psychotherapy. Additionally, he has attended an early intervention program for psychosis (Early Intervention Service) at the Camden and Islington Trust of the NHS in London. Finally, he specializes in Anxiety, Depression, and Psychoses.

Dr. Mamounas Ioannis, MD, PhD, is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pagrati. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Naples, Italy, and specialized in Psychiatry, initially training at the Neurological Clinic of the Theia Pronias Hospital "H Pammakaristos" and subsequently at the Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. During his specialization, he participated in psychiatric research, completed training in Cognitive Psychotherapy, and worked as an on-call physician at the private Psychiatric Clinic "Galini." He later served as a Psychiatrist at the Vocational Rehabilitation Center of Aeginiteio Hospital, while simultaneously being an on-call Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Clinic "Ch. Sinouris." Since 2003, he has been a Psychiatrist at the Local Health Unit of Pagrati of the Social Insurance Institute (IKA) and concurrently a physician for the Special Disability Committees of the Institute. From 2000 to 2010, he completed his training at the Society for Group Analysis and Family Psychotherapy, of which he is a member. Finally, in 2013, he was awarded a doctorate from the University of Athens with honors, with a doctoral thesis titled: "Study of the Predictive Significance of Biological and Psychosocial Factors for the Clinical Severity and Course of Schizophrenic Disorders."

Ο Γκίκας Χρήστος είναι Ψυχίατρος – Ψυχοθεραπευτής, απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος σπουδών της Σχολής Επιστημών Υγείας Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστήμιου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ).

Είναι ένθερμος υποστηρικτής της σύγχρονης ψυχιατρικής προσέγγισης που είναι ολιστική και βασίζεται στο βιο-ψυχο-κοινωνικό πρότυπο, δίνοντας λύσεις μέσω της πρόληψης, της έγκαιρης παρέμβασης, της θεραπείας και της αποκατάστασης,

προασπίζοντας το δικαίωμα του θεραπευόμενου να απολαμβάνει μια ζωή με ποιότητα, αξιοπρέπεια, αυτονομία, με τις λιγότερες δυνατές διακρίσεις και περιορισμούς, σε κάθε

στάδιο της ζωή του.

Έχει μεγάλη κλινική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση των συναισθηματικών και των αγχωδών διαταραχών χρησιμοποιώντας τις πιο σύγχρονες εναλλακτικές θεραπευτικές μεθόδους .

Εξειδικεύεται σε διαταραχές που σχετίζονται με το Άγχος, τις Αγχώδεις διαταραχές, την Ειδική φοβία, την Διαταραχή κοινωνικού άγχους (Κοινωνική φοβία),την Διαταραχή πανικού, την Αγοραφοβία, την Ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική και συναφείς διαταραχές, τις Καταθλιπτικές διαταραχές, τη Διπολική και συναφείς με αυτήν διαταραχές, καθώς και διαταραχές του ευρύτερου Ψυχωτικού φάσματος.

Ασχολείται επίσης με τη θεραπεία του τραύματος, τη διαχείριση πένθους, τη συμβουλευτική γονέων, τη θεραπεία ζεύγους και την αντιμετώπιση σεξουαλικών διαταραχών.

Έχει ειδικό ενδιαφέρον στη διάγνωση και θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση των νευροαναπτυξιακών διαταραχών όπως η Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος (ΔΑΦ), η Νοητική Αναπτυξιακή Διαταραχή, η Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής – Υπερκινητικότητας ενηλίκων (ΔΕΠΥ).Έχει εργαστεί ως επικεφαλής ιατρός για 4 έτη σε Ειδικό Ιατρείο αναπτυξιακών διαταραχών με στόχο την αγωγή υγείας ,την πρόληψη των ψυχικών διαταραχών, την αναγνώριση και έγκαιρη αντιμετώπισή τους, την αποσυμφόρησή της οικογένειας και την καταπολέμηση του “κοινωνικού στίγματος” που την περιβάλλει (ΕΚΕΨΥΕ στον Πειραιά) .

Είναι ενήμερος και ακολουθεί τις τρέχουσες  εξελίξεις στις νευροεπιστήμες τόσο της νευροβιολογίας όσο και της γενετικής . Επιπλέον, χρησιμοποιεί την φαρμακογενετική (αλληλεπίδραση των γονιδίων του κάθε ασθενή με τα φάρμακα του ΚΝΣ) για γρηγορότερη ύφεση των συμπτωμάτων & μείωση των παρενεργειών από τη χορήγηση της θεραπείας.

Παράλληλα, έχει παρουσιάσει πλήθος ερευνητικών εργασιών σε διεθνούς κύρους συνέδρια ψυχικής υγειάς στην Ελλάδα και στο εξωτερικό .

Εκπαιδεύει και εποπτεύει επαγγελματίες υγείας (ειδικευόμενους ιατρούς, νοσηλευτές, ψυχολόγους, κοινωνιολόγους, φοιτητές κ.ο.κ.)

Στόχος του είναι η θεραπεία του ασθενούς κατά κύριο λόγο με ψυχοθεραπευτική παρέμβαση αποφεύγοντας την πολυφαρμακία για την καλύτερη δυνατή έκβαση της υγείας του θεραπευομένου.

Η τρέχουσα κλινική του πρακτική και έρευνα επικεντρώνεται στη Δεκτική Μουσικοθεραπεία Guided Imagery & Music (GIM) και Music Imagery (MI), που πραγματοποιείται στην Ελλάδα επισήμως από την Διεπιστημονική Εταιρεία Μουσικοθεραπείας SONORA. Αυτή η θεραπευτική μέθοδος απευθύνεται σε όλες τις ηλικίες σε όλους τους τομείς: της ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής, της ψυχιατρικής,

του ψυχικού τραύματος, της ψυχο-ογκολογίας, της περιγεννητικής ψυχολογίας, της ανακουφιστικής φροντίδας, των εξαρτήσεων, της γηριατρικής και της νευρολογίας.

Την τρέχουσα περίοδο είναι επιστημονικά υπεύθυνος του Ψυχιατρικού Τμήματος στο Ιδιωτικό Πολυϊατρείο Central Medical Park στην περιοχή της Καλλιθέας και συνεργάζεται μεταξύ άλλων με το Ελληνικό Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών (ΕΚΕΨΥΕ) στον Πειραιά, όπου είναι υπεύθυνος της Μονάδα Ημερήσιας Περίθαλψης – Υπηρεσίας Επαγγελματικής Εκπαίδευσης και Αποκατάστασης (Μ.Η.Π.-Υ.Ε.Ε.Α.) και παράλληλα παρέχει υπηρεσίες στην Εταιρία Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής Π. Σακελλαρόπουλος, στο Οικοτροφείο Β και σε Προστατευόμενα διαμερίσματα.

Zaxaropoulou Niki - Maria MD, MSc is a Psychiatrist with a private practice in Pangrati. She has served as a Collaborator with the Organization Against Narcotics (OKANA) and the Mental Health Agency AmKE Anodos. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in psychiatry at the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research and the Aeginiteio University Hospital. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies (MSc) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens focusing on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders. Dr. Zaxaropoulou is a scientific associate of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. She has expertise in liaison psychiatry, women's mental health issues, menopause, emotional aspects of infertility, miscarriage, abortion, support during fertility treatments, pregnancy, breastfeeding, maternal grief – postpartum blues, postpartum depression, parental support, pervasive developmental disorders, psychotherapeutic counseling, as well as pharmacological support for individuals with autism and Asperger syndrome.

Tzampazidou Anastasia is a specialist Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki since 2024. She graduated from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. After completing her studies, she worked for approximately 10 years in major hospitals in Germany (Katholisches Krankenhaus Hagen, Kbo Isar Amper Klinikum München) in both psychiatric and neurological clinics. During her specialization, she encountered a wide range of psychiatric cases (psychoses, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, dementia, alcoholism, substance dependencies, personality disorders, etc.). Simultaneously, she trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for approximately 2.5 years. In 2023, she obtained the title of specialist Psychiatrist Psychotherapist in Munich.

Mougias Mixalis is a Psychiatrist and PhD candidate at the University of Patras with a private practice in Kolonaki. Simultaneously, he serves as the Scientific Director at the Alzheimer Center of the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor." He studied at the Medical School of the University of Patras, completed his rural medical service at the Syros Hospital and the Primary Health Center of Tinos, followed by military service in the Air Force. He continued his training as a Psychiatry resident at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica (PNA), and spent one year in the Neurology Department of "Agioi Anargyroi" Hospital. Additionally, he actively participates in clinical research programs and has served as a speaker at psychiatric conferences. Finally, he attends and participates in psychiatry and psychotherapy seminars and conferences as part of lifelong learning and to enhance his scientific expertise.

The "Vima Koino" Center is a model Mental Health Services Center located in Agios Dimitrios. It represents an innovative initiative in the field of mental health as it incorporates the principles and the most contemporary data of social psychiatry within a purely private enterprise. Utilizing the capabilities of its interdisciplinary team, it offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services on-site, responding holistically and individually to mental health needs. This approach enables the Center to receive a request, conduct a thorough evaluation, and propose the most appropriate therapeutic intervention. Our medical team consists of four psychiatrists who possess high theoretical training and clinical experience covering the full spectrum of mental disorders. With a shared goal of excellent diagnostic assessment and provision of comprehensive therapeutic care, they collaborate both among themselves and with the Center’s interdisciplinary team. By choosing a psychiatrist from the "Vima Koino" team, you select a specialist with expertise and extensive experience, as well as a team of mental health professionals who will work together towards the best possible solution for the patient.