Psychologists in Psyri

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.

Myrto Maniati is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Syntagma. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a professional practice license (39100-1449). Additionally, she has completed postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as Clinical Training in Group Dynamics in Psychiatric Settings (in collaboration with the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic-Oriented Psychotherapy (ΕΕΨΨΟ)). Her scientific specialization concerns psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents from the Center DI.KE.PSY. (Interdisciplinary & Research Psychosocial Support for Children and Adults). Her professional career began in France, where she worked in mental health facilities, providing psychological support and counseling to adults and socially vulnerable groups, as well as to children and adolescents. From 2018 to 2022, she worked with humanitarian organizations, offering psychological support to vulnerable refugee populations. She collaborated with the Heraklion Mental Health Center, providing psychotherapy services to adults. Finally, she currently maintains a private practice where she offers personalized psychotherapy and counseling services.

Panagiotis Varkopoulos Msc - Kentro Psyxotherapeias Synyparxo is a Psychologist MSc and founder of the Kentro Psyxotherapeias Synyparxo in Thisio. He holds a degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed a training program on awareness related to addiction issues at the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (K.E.TH.E.A.). He also holds a Master's degree in "Liaison Psychiatry" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he has undertaken training and practical internship in Systemic Theory and Family Therapy and attended a specialization seminar titled "Contemporary Issues in Special Education: Learning Difficulties - Dyslexia" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Currently, at Kentro Psyxotherapeias Synyparxo, he offers a wide range of services including individual sessions, couples therapy, family therapy, therapy for children and adolescents, and sessions via Skype. Finally, he believes that the desire of the client becomes an opportunity to expand their world, harness their potential, and become the creator of themselves.

Triantafyllou Mairi MSc is a Psychologist with a private practice in Thiseio. She has received further training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy from the Hellenic Organization of Psychotherapy and Education in Group Analysis and completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology of Addictions at the University of Liverpool, UK. In addition to her private practice, Triantafyllou Mairi collaborates with the 18 Ano Addiction Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, the Athens Children's General Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou," and the Hellenic Organization for Psychotherapy and Education in Group Analysis. As part of her ongoing professional development, she has ten years of participation in weekly psychoanalytic supervision and has attended numerous annual seminars on psychoanalysis and group psychotherapy. She has extensive experience in individual and group psychoanalytic psychotherapy, couples therapy, and psychotherapy via Skype. Furthermore, self-awareness groups are also conducted at her practice.

Myrto Mitraka Papageorgiou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, holding a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in “Identities and Interpersonal Relationships.” She has completed training in Systemic – Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations.

She has worked with elderly individuals in care units, as well as with children, adolescents, and adults in specialized therapy centers and online psychotherapy platforms. She provides therapeutic support tailored to each person’s unique needs, offering a safe and empathetic space.

Panou Mairi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, where she graduated with distinction. She continued her studies with a Master's degree in "Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology" (MSc in Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology) at the same university. During her undergraduate studies, she completed an internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Thoracic Diseases Hospital "Sotiria", while during her postgraduate studies, she trained in psychosocial support structures of Municipalities and at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, where she also worked in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute of Research and Behavior Therapy. Her considerable experience with adult, adolescent, child, and parent populations stems from her career, as she has worked in adult and adolescent psychotherapy centers, in primary and secondary education schools, in specialized therapy centers, as well as voluntarily on the psychosocial support hotline of the Ministry of Health 10306 and in the "Community Intervention" program of the NGO "IASIS". She currently maintains collaborations with Adult Psychotherapy Institutes, where she participates in peer supervisions and interdisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and others.

Η Αναγνώστου Ιωάννα είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Σύνταγμα.Αποφοίτησε με αριστεία από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας της Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και συνέχισε τις σπουδές της σε μεταπτυχιακό επίπεδο στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία στο Hellenic American University. Η εξειδίκευσή της εστιάζει στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία (CBT), με έμφαση στο τρίτο κύμα και ειδικότερα στη Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Παράλληλα, ενσωματώνει στη θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση το μοντέλο των Εσωτερικών Οικογενειακών Συστημάτων (IFS), με στόχο την επεξεργασία τραύματος και την αποκατάσταση της σχέσης με το «εσώτερο παιδί».Η επαγγελματική της πορεία περιλαμβάνει πάνω από πέντε χρόνια εμπειρίας σε ατομικές συνεδρίες με ενήλικες, εφήβους και ηλικιωμένους, καθώς και συνεχή εποπτεία και επιμόρφωση μέσω σεμιναρίων, συνεδρίων και εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων. Πραγματοποίησε την εποπτευόμενη πρακτική της στη Μονάδα Νευροψυχολογίας & Αποκατάστασης Εγκεφαλικών Βλαβών της ΕΛΕΠΑΠ, όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε στη χρήση τεχνικών συμπεριφορικής ρύθμισης και εργαλείων γνωστικής ενδυνάμωσης για άτομα με γνωστικές δυσκολίες και συμπεριφορικές μεταβολές.Έχει επίσης δραστηριοποιηθεί εθελοντικά σε Κινητή Μονάδα Ψυχολογικής Υποστήριξης, προσφέροντας συμβουλευτική σε χρόνιους πάσχοντες και φιλοξενούμενους ιδρυμάτων στην ελληνική επαρχία. Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει περισσότερες από 300 ώρες συνεδριών στο Κέντρο Συμβουλευτικής της Ελληνοαμερικανικής Ένωσης, όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε στη θεραπεία ψυχικού τραύματος βάσει του Ενοποιημένου Πρωτοκόλλου Ευεξίας (UWP), δουλεύοντας με άτομα από ποικίλα πολιτισμικά περιβάλλοντα.Έχει συμμετάσχει σε δράσεις ενημέρωσης και ευαισθητοποίησης γύρω από θέματα ψυχικής υγείας και αποϊδρυματοποίησης, ενώ έχει συντονίσει εργαστήρια αυτογνωσίας και συμπεριφορικής ρύθμισης, καθώς και ψυχοεκπαιδευτική ομάδα με τίτλο «Το τραύμα δεσμού στην καθημερινή μας ζωή».Το επιστημονικό της ενδιαφέρον επικεντρώνεται στην υποστήριξη ατόμων που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, κατάθλιψη, δυσλειτουργικά μοτίβα συμπεριφοράς, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις και τραυματικές εμπειρίες. Παράλληλα, ασχολείται ενεργά με το τραύμα δεσμού και τους τύπους προσκόλλησης, καθώς και τον τρόπο που αυτά επηρεάζουν τη σχέση του ενήλικου εαυτού με το εσωτερικό παιδί.Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία εξατομικευμένων θεραπευτικών πλάνων, βασισμένων σε επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες προσεγγίσεις, μέσα από μια αυθεντική και ουσιαστική θεραπευτική σχέση. Πιστεύει ότι ο θεραπευτικός χώρος οφείλει να αποτελεί ένα ασφαλές και αποδεκτικό περιβάλλον, όπου το άτομο μπορεί να εξελιχθεί και να έρθει πιο κοντά στην καλύτερη εκδοχή του εαυτού του.

Η ίδια θεωρεί ότι η θεραπεία δεν είναι πάντα ένας ευθύς δρόμος· συχνά μοιάζει περισσότερο με μια σπειροειδή διαδρομή — ένα ταξίδι απαιτητικό αλλά βαθιά διαφωτιστικό.Αν κάποιος αισθάνεται ότι έχει έρθει η στιγμή να ξεκινήσει αυτό το ταξίδι, η Ιωάννα Αναγνώστου θα χαρεί να αποτελέσει συνοδοιπόρο του σε αυτή τη διαδρομή.

Papaeuaggelou Maria is a Psychologist – Systemic Family Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Omonia. She holds a BSc in Psychology from London Metropolitan University and an MSc in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She has obtained a Professional Diploma in Systemic and Family Therapy from the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, as well as a Professional Diploma in Mental Health Counseling (Person-Centered Approach) from the College for Humanistic Sciences – ICPS, certified by Pearson UK. Additionally, she has specialized in Emotional Trauma Management and Personality Disorders at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has completed clinical internships at the Outpatient Detoxification Clinic "Athena" of Aiginiteio Hospital and at OKANA (Organization Against Drugs), gaining experience in the assessment and therapeutic support of individuals with addictive behaviors and their families. Her therapeutic approach is based on Systemic and Person-Centered Psychotherapy, emphasizing the creation of a safe framework of trust and acceptance that facilitates personal awareness, empowerment, and meaningful change. Finally, her office provides personalized psychotherapy and counseling services tailored to the needs of each individual, couple, or family, aiming at empowerment, improvement of quality of life, and meaningful personal development.

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.

Dr. Kyriaki Papadopoulou is a Doctor in Clinical Neuropsychology with extensive experience in both Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology. She has held long-standing positions in leading academic and hospital institutions across the United Kingdom. Currently, she serves as a Clinical Neuropsychology Supervisor at City College – York University and as a Lecturer in Psychology at the West London Mental Health NHS Trust – Imperial College.

Dr. Papadopoulou is also an international public speaker, with professional presence in the UK, the USA, and Greece. She has collaborated with the UCL National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery and has been extensively involved in diagnostic and therapeutic work in neuropsychological cases.

Her scientific contributions include publications in high-impact international journals in the fields of mood disorders and cognitive functioning. She regularly participates as an invited speaker at international conferences in the UK, USA, and Greece.

She is a member of the British Psychological Society and the Division of Clinical Psychology – UK. Dr. Papadopoulou combines clinical expertise with ongoing research activity, aiming to promote psychological science and deliver high-quality patient care.

Matos Orestis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has specialized in Integrative Psychotherapy at the University of Crete’s Technological Incubator "Modern Amfiaraia." Additionally, he is a final-year student of the postgraduate program "Forensic Medicine - Psychiatric Forensics" at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed a two-year clinical training in Psychopathology at the First Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. He has also been trained in Therapeutic Riding and Hippotherapy using the Hippo Kinesio approach and has worked at the Scientific Society for Therapeutic Riding and Hippotherapy of Greece (E.E.TH.I.I.E), acquiring significant clinical experience in special education. As part of his practical training, he has worked at the Educational Company for Neurodevelopment "Monorodi," and as part of his ongoing professional development, he has participated in numerous educational seminars, workshops, and conferences related to the science of Psychology. Finally, he is a regular member of the Hellenic Community of Behavior Analysis.

Afxentiou Spyros is a Psychologist and has a private office in Exarchia. He studied Psychology at the European University of Cyprus and holds two master's degrees. Specifically, in Synthetic Psychotherapy at the European University EurAka Switzerland and in Counselling Psychology from the London Metropolitan University. Finally, he has been trained in systems therapy and holds a diploma of training in mental health counselling.

Iosifina Aslanopoulou BSc, MSc, NLP, Reiki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Syntagma. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BSc) from the State University of New York – Empire State College, as well as a Master's degree (MSc) in Person-Centered Psychotherapy from the University of Central Lancashire. She has specialized in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), holding certifications as an NLP Practitioner, Timeline Therapy Practitioner, and Hypnosis Practitioner from the Hellenic NLP Academy. Additionally, she has trained in Reiki (Usui Shiki Ryoho) up to the second level, within the framework of the Usui System of Natural Healing.

She works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Syntagma. In the context of her professional activity, she provides psychological support and psychotherapy services, aiming to enhance the mental resilience and personal development of her clients.

Lazou Dimitra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thiseio. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a postgraduate degree in "Criminal Law and Addictions" from the Law Department of the same university. She has also received additional specializations within addiction rehabilitation programs, such as the Self-Help Promotion Program (Thessaloniki, Chania, Sitia) and KETHEA, and has worked as a Mental Health Counselor at the International Organization for Migration, providing counseling services to refugee populations. In the context of continuous training and education in the field of Psychology, she has attended numerous conferences and training seminars. She specializes in Systemic Adult Psychotherapy and, in her private practice, provides specialized interventions for the treatment of anxiety, phobias, depression, panic attacks, as well as parental counseling.

Η Παπαγεωργίου Μαριστέλλα MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική - Υπαρξιακή Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και Ειδικός θεραπευτικού παιχνιδιού. Είναι συνιδρύτρια στο Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας Συνυπάρχω στην περιοχή του Θησείου. Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος ψυχολογίας από το Πανεπιστήμιο "Université Paris 8 Vincennes - Saint - Denis" της Γαλλίας με μεταπτυχιακή ειδίκευση στην ψυχολογία παιδιών και εφήβων και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακής ειδίκευσης στην ψυχολογία των διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων από το τμήμα ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Συστημική - Υπαρξιακή θεραπεία και Θεραπεία οικογένειας, στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία από το Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, καθώς και στο Θεραπευτικό παιχνίδι από την Play Therapy Greece. Παράλληλα με τις βασικές μετεκπαιδεύσεις, έχει παρακολουθήσει κύκλους σεμιναρίων που αφορούν τη Συμβουλευτική ψυχολογία και την Ψυχοπαθολογία Παιδιών και Εφήβων από δημόσιους και ιδιωτικούς φορείς. Η εργασιακή της εμπειρία αφορά την ψυχοθεραπεία παιδιών και εφήβων μέσω της παιγνιοθεραπείας και της συμβουλευτικής, ενώ αντίστοιχα πραγματοποιεί προσωπικές συνεδρίες ενηλίκων και οικογένειας. Παράλληλα με το ιδιωτικό της έργο, εργάζεται ως Ψυχολόγος στην πρωτοβάθμια και δευτεροβάθμια εκπαίδευση σε δημόσιες σχολικές μονάδες, υλοποιώντας προγράμματα παρέμβασης σε παιδιά και οικογένειες. Ασχολείται με θέματα όπως η αυτογνωσία, το άγχος και στρες, οι φοβίες, το διαζύγιο, η διαχείριση πένθους, τα θέματα σχέσεων, η κρίση πανικού, η κατάθλιψη, η συμβουλευτική γονέων, η συμβουλευτική παιδιών και εφήβων, η θεραπεία οικογένειας, η σχολική φοβία,η ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή (OCD), οι εμμονές, η παιδική κατάθλιψη, οι δυσκολίες συμπεριφοράς, κοινωνικοποίησης και προσαρμογής στο σχολείο/σπίτι, οι συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, η γονεϊκότητα και οι σχέσεις γονέων - παιδιών.

Melpomeni Perdikari is a Clinical Psychologist MSc - CBT Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens, in Omonia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London, UK, and a Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from the same university. Additionally, she is a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling - Lifelong Learning Center. Beyond her private practice, the specialist works as a Clinical Psychologist - Scientific Supervisor at a residential facility for individuals with autism. Finally, Ms. Perdikari is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Ioanna Marmarou BSc, MSc, PhD is a Clinical - Counseling Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the center of Athens, in Exarchia. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of East London, a master's degree in Clinical & Community Psychology, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the same university. The therapist is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society with professional license number 309612. The therapeutic process follows the Integrative Approach, which successfully incorporates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and Gestalt therapy. She holds certifications in School Psychology, Sexual Education for Children and Adolescents, and Drama Therapy. At Ioanna Marmarou's private practice, the counseling and psychotherapeutic process focuses on the uniqueness of each individual, allowing them to express every right - wrong, good - bad, normal - abnormal, realistic - imaginary, light - dark aspect of themselves and their broader life. The purpose of this therapeutic process is to serve as a journey for the client to explore their own self and their relationship with themselves, as well as the relationships and boundaries they have established within their social environment. A core principle of the therapist is the empowerment of the individual, aiming to build healthy relationships, achieve inner fulfillment, and maintain functionality in daily life.