Psychologists

Kouta Viky is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Marousi. Upon completing her studies at the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she studied Psychology at the University of Nicosia. She subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the University of Edinburgh and attended a specialized training seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens. Additionally, she trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Research and Therapy of Behavior and is currently undergoing further training in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy at the Oxford Mindfulness Centre. She has professional experience working in various settings in Scotland and Greece, such as the Lothian Autistic Society and the Day Care Center for Individuals with Disabilities "Chloe," respectively, while also being a trainee Psychologist - Psychotherapist at the Institute of Research and Therapy of Behavior (IETHS). Finally, she specializes in personality disorders and emotional disorders.

Ms. Mamali Anastasia is a Psychologist, licensed to practice professionally, and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She holds a second degree in Greek Culture. She has completed postgraduate studies in Human Resource Management (MBA HR) and further training in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy. She has also completed a Continuing Education Program on the "Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)" from the Hellenic Society for the Study of ADHD. She undergoes personal psychotherapy and supervision with a systemic orientation and has completed a two-year clinical internship in Systemic Family Psychotherapy. She undertakes psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and families facing difficulties, and also provides counseling sessions for parents and adolescents. Sessions can be conducted in person or online.

The INTERNUS counseling and psychotherapy center, led by clinical psychologist Mr. Kargakis Emmanouil - Internus, maintains offices in Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania, and Athens, offering a wide range of services concerning treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, and promotion of mental health, primarily based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Mr. Kargakis, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with postgraduate studies in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at La Salle University of Philadelphia, and his experienced associates, supported by a modern and continuous framework of supervision, training, and professional development through attendance at national and international psychology conferences, ensure the provision of the most advanced mental health services. Over the years, our center has developed activities and collaborations with various organizations such as SOS Children's Villages, O.E.V.E.N.H, O.E.V.E.N.X, secondary education tutoring centers, schools of various levels, sports clubs, educational seminars for the general public, appearances on television and radio programs, and contributions to local blogs. Sessions are conducted by appointment either in person or online.

Η Δριβάκου Δέσποινα MSc, PhD(c) είναι Ψυχολόγος με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη καθώς και παρέχει εποπτεία σε νέους ψυχολόγους και επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας που βρίσκονται σε αρχικά στάδια κλινικής πρακτικής. Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στη Βασική Μεθοδολογία Ιατρικής Έρευνας - Κοινωνική Ιατρική - Δημόσια Υγεία και Επιδημιολογία από την Ιατρική Σχολή του ίδιου Πανεπιστημίου, ενώ είναι και υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ του ίδιου ιδρύματος. Επιπλέον, κατέχει δεύτερο μεταπτυχιακό στην διοίκηση μονάδων υγείας του Πανεπιστημίου Rene Descarte και έχει κάνει μετεκπαίδευση στο πρόγραμμα «Διάγνωση και Αντιμετώπιση» της εταιρείας μελέτης ΔΕΠ-Υ ( ΕΕΜ ΔΕΠΥ). Eπίσης, εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Συστημική Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία και είναι πιστοποιημένη Life Coach ενώ παρακολουθεί ανελλιπώς σεμινάρια και συνέδρια που αφορούν στη συστημική προσέγγιση. Άλλα ψυχοθεραπευτικά προγράμματα που έχει εκπαιδευτεί είναι το Συμβολόδραμα - basic training, το Emotionally Focus Therapy - θεραπεία για ζευγάρια και στο developmental model αντίστοιχα για ζευγάρια σε κρίση λόγω χρήσης ουσιών, αλκοόλ και φαρμάκων, ενδοοικογενειακή βία και ναρκισσιστική διαταραχή. Έχει εργαστεί εθελοντικά, αλλά και σε έμμισθη θέση σε πολλά θεραπευτικά πλαίσια της Θεσσαλονίκης, για απεξάρτηση από ναρκωτικά και τυχερά παιχνίδια. Είναι επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη της Εταιρείας Διάδοσης και Έρευνας της Συστημικής Σκέψης και πρόεδρος του Συλλόγου ΕΠ7Α, (Πρόληψη, Τέχνη, Παρέμβαση). Πραγματοποιεί τακτικές εμφανίσεις στην Βεργίνα τηλεόραση, σε ραδιόφωνα και αρθρογραφεί σε πολλά περιοδικά και στο προσωπικό της blog, ενώ παράλληλα συντονίζει το forum family health, το οποίο διοργανώνεται τα τελευταία 3 χρόνια με θέματα που αφορούν την οικογένεια και το παιδί, με την συμμετοχή πολλών επαγγελματιών από τον τομέα της υγείας. Τέλος, είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Ψυχολογικής Εταιρείας, της Ελληνικής Νευροψυχολογικής Εταιρείας, της Συστημικής Εταιρείας Βορείου Ελλάδος, καθώς και άλλων συλλόγων της Θεσσαλονίκης.

Trousa Foteini MSc is a specialized Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist. She holds two pre-doctoral postgraduate diplomas, D.E.A. (University of Montpellier, France), as well as a postgraduate diploma D.E.S.S. in Clinical Psychology (University of Nice, France). She is a graduate in Clinical Psychology and Pathology from the University of Nice and holds a professional practice license. Additionally, she has been trained in Parent Counseling by the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools, member of the Fédération Internationale pour l’Éducation des Parents, and has also been trained in "Addiction Counseling" by the University of Athens. She has coordinated parent counseling groups and has delivered informative lectures for parents and children at numerous organizations. She has extensive work experience, having been a vocational orientation and parent counseling trainer at the "Institute of Education and Business Studies," as well as a scientific collaborator of the Hellenic Police, Juvenile Protection Subdivision (General Police Directorate of Attica). Furthermore, she worked for six years at an International Humanitarian Organization, a member of the U.N. She has been practicing privately in Ilioupoli since 2011. She provides psychotherapeutic treatment for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, phobias, obsessions, obsessive-compulsive disorders, interpersonal relationship problems, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, psychosomatic symptoms, and offers counseling to parents.

Η Γραμμένου Κωνσταντίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος, με Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα (MSc) στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία. Από το 2017 είναι υπεύθυνη του Κέντρου Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας "Κωνσταντίνα Γραμμένου" στη Νέα Σμύρνη.

Είναι πιστοποιημένη επόπτρια και έχει αναλάβει την καθοδήγηση και εποπτεία της πρακτικής άσκησης φοιτητών μεταπτυχιακών προγραμμάτων ψυχολογίας και ψυχοθεραπείας. Από το 2021 δραστηριοποιείται και ως προσκεκλημένη εισηγήτρια μαθημάτων ψυχολογίας σε κολλέγιο ανθρωπιστικών επιστημών.

Επιπλέον, έχει εξειδικευτεί στην Ιατρική Ψυχολογία. Είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΣΕΨ) και του Βρετανικού Συλλόγου Συμβούλων και Ψυχοθεραπευτών (BACP). Ιδιωτικά ασχολείται με τη συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και συνολικά η εμπειρία της έχει διαμορφωθεί μέσω της συνεργασίας της με κέντρα ψυχοθεραπείας και της συμβουλευτικής σε γονείς και παιδιά, στην Ογκολογική Μονάδα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων Αθηνών "Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού". Τέλος, στον επαγγελματικό της χώρο διεξάγονται σεμινάρια για την ψυχική υγεία και υπάρχει συνεργασία με καταξιωμένους επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας που παρέχουν συνεδρίες στα ελληνικά και στα αγγλικά.

Η Δρ. Κρίστη Λαγογιάννη έχει σπουδάσει Ψυχολογία με Μεταπτυχιακή ειδίκευση στην ψυχολογία της αποκατάστασης. Είναι κάτοχος Διδακτορικού τίτλου σπουδών στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Nottingham στην Αγγλία και έχει αρκετή εμπειρία με άτομα με νευρολογικά προβλήματα και πολύπλοκες ειδικές ανάγκες. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Συμβουλευτική και παράλληλα ολοκληρώνει την εκπαίδευσή της στην Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Σε ερευνητικό επίπεδο, έχει συνεργαστεί με την Α’ νευροχειρουργική κλινική του Ευαγγελισμού καθώς και με το Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας της Αγγλίας (NHS). Η Δρ. Λαγογιάννη έχει επίσης διοϊκητικό ρόλο στο κολλέγιο ανθρωπιστικών επιστημών ICPS όπου είναι επικεφαλής σε ακαδημαϊκά προγράμματα ψυχολογίας καθώς επίσης διδάσκει η ίδια και επιβλέπει πτυχιακές εργασίες. Έχει σταθερή συνεργασία με το γραφείο της Κωνσταντίνας Γραμμένου από το 2018.

Ο Διονύσιος Γραμμένος είναι Ψυχολόγος. Κατέχει PgDip στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία, προσφέροντας μια Συνθετική Προσέγγιση για την αντιμετώπιση των ψυχικών αναγκών των πελατών. Με εμπειρία σε πολυπολιτισμικό περιβάλλον, παρέχει συνεδρίες στα ελληνικά και στα αγγλικά, ενώ μιλάει ολλανδικά σε επίπεδο (B2).

Το MSc του στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Groningen του παρέχει βαθιά κατανόηση της σχέσης εγκεφάλου-συμπεριφοράς, επιτρέποντάς του να προσαρμόζει αποτελεσματικά τις παρεμβάσεις του. Επιπλέον, το BSc (Hons) του στην Ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Greenwich και το Athens New York College τον έχει εξοπλίσει με ένα ισχυρό θεωρητικό και ερευνητικό υπόβαθρο στην Ψυχολογία.

Ntania Marilena MSc, PhD(c) is an award-winning Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology at Harvard University, where she later obtained a Certification in LGBTQ Health as Clinical Practice from the Medical School. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science in Person-Centred Psychotherapy & Counselling from the University of Strathclyde-ICPS. Her practical training was completed at the Psychological Support Line - 11528. Subsequently, she worked as a Scientific Collaborator at the Science of Diversity Lab and as a Teaching Assistant for PSYC S-1507 Psychology of Diversity at Harvard University. Finally, she specializes in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity issues, the Person-Centred approach, and self-awareness groups.

Sidiropoulos Stefanos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a professional practice license and maintains a private office in Kallithea, the city where he was born and raised. He holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and practices psychotherapy within the framework of the Systemic approach with individuals, couples, and families. He has been trained and worked in various mental health settings for over 15 years, gaining the necessary experience, and continues to attend numerous sessions and workshops related to mental health and the science of Psychology. Notably, he also has experience from the military as a psychologist, conducting more than 1500 interviews. His office is located in the heart of Kallithea at Davaki Square, right above "Apollonion." In this new friendly space, you have the option to choose between two differently decorated offices (Louis Quinze and modern style), selecting the one closest to your personality that inspires more trust and intimacy. It is worth noting that he offers his services not only at his private office but also through home visits and online via the internet, with all sessions conducted exclusively by Mr. Sidiropoulos Stefanos himself and only in the Greek language. The core values upheld by the office include creating an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and hope, a love for fellow human beings and the science of psychology, genuine interest, and sincere dialogue among all parties.

Savvidaki Dimitra is a Psychologist - Play Therapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Department of Psychology and continued her studies in Psychoanalysis at the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens. She provided individual and group therapies at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica as an External Collaborator. She has participated in various educational seminars, including school psychology, facilitation groups, theatrical play, and several clinical research projects concerning mental illnesses. Since 2012, she has been working in public primary schools and special primary schools as a Mental Health Consultant. Simultaneously, she worked in special therapy centers as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, offering individual therapies to children and adults. Following extensive training in Play Therapy at PlaytherapyGr, her passion for therapeutic play and Person-Centered Therapy emerged. She is also a certified play therapist by the World Play Therapy Organization and the Health Services Control Organization PSA, and the Founder of Paixnidoxoros. Paixnidoxoros is a space for exploration and discussion through shared play. In this space, through creative expression and play, each individual can care for themselves and evolve. The therapy of adults, children, and adolescents with the assistance of Play Therapy is a core element of Paixnidoxoros' philosophy. Paixnidoxoros embraces all ages, professional backgrounds, and social strata. Its philosophy is the empowerment of relationships for a happy and creative quality of life. It offers play therapy sessions to children and adolescents, as well as individual therapies to adults.

Arnaoutaki Erietta - Xristina is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at the Medical School of Athens. She maintains a private practice as well as the Adult Psychotherapy Center "Hoperapia" in Piraeus. Her doctoral dissertation focuses on the prevention of burnout syndrome in healthcare professionals in the Intensive Care Unit at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Additionally, she holds a master's degree from the Medical School of Athens in Liaison Psychiatry, with research focusing on eating disorders in adolescents and clinical training at the Second University Psychiatric Clinic of the "Attikon" Hospital. She is specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults and children-adolescents from the Center for Applied Counseling & Psychotherapy in Athens. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Crete, with clinical practice at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Rethymno. She has volunteered as a Psychologist at the Psycho-Oncology Center at the Specialized Anti-Cancer Hospital of Piraeus METAXA, providing psychological support to both inpatients and outpatients. She has worked as a Psychologist in Secondary Education, providing support to middle and high school students. She continuously enhances her skills through active participation in scientific conferences and training seminars, while also contributing to the authorship of scientific articles. She undertakes cases spanning the entire spectrum of psychology, specifically including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Anxiety Disorders and Panic Attacks - Phobias.

Kandia Viky is a Psychologist MSc and a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist. She holds a degree in Psychology from Metropolitan College. After completing her undergraduate studies, she pursued postgraduate studies in Clinical and Community Psychology at Metropolitan College, with official recognition of her degree by DOATAP. She has participated in numerous seminars and workshops related to mental health, clinical psychopathology, delinquency, and interpersonal relationships. She has worked in both public and private institutions, gaining experience in issues concerning adult and adolescent psychology. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive space where individuals can freely express themselves, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and develop new ways to cope with everyday challenges.

Pagoulatou Aikaterini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Ampelokipoi since 2014. She holds a degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a postgraduate degree in Applied Psychology and a specialization in Synthetic Systemic Psychotherapy. In her private practice, she conducts individual and group psychotherapy sessions for adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has extensive clinical and research experience, with scientific publications and participation in European and international conferences. Reaching out to a mental health specialist is not easy. Each individual seeks psychotherapy for unique, very personal reasons, such as interpersonal difficulties, physical symptoms, grief, self-awareness, emotion regulation, anxiety, work-related issues, and many others. The moment one decides to consult a specialist marks the first step of the psychotherapeutic process, during which a space for dialogue and free expression is created that promotes change.

Alexandros Mplithikiotis is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. He studied Psychology at the University of Wales and holds a master's degree in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counseling (cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic) from the University of Derby. Additionally, he has received advanced training in Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method and is a specialized schema therapy practitioner recognized by the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST). He has experience working in various settings and currently also works in the Social Service of the Municipality of Agioi Anargyroi. His clinical training addresses issues such as anxiety disorders, depression, personality disorders, sleep disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and trauma. Finally, he specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, cognitive-behavioral hypnosis and clinical hypnotherapy, and cinema-based therapy.

Charoula Maria Smyrou is a licensed psychologist in Greece (protocol number 1287513) and in the USA (as a social worker, license number 114990). She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University in the UK and has two master's degrees (in Educational Psychology from the University of Nicosia and in Social Work from Adelphi University in New York). Additionally, she holds a diploma in counseling from the Athens Synthesis Center and certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT Teams Level 1) and Expressive Arts Therapy from Adelphi University. She has worked in New York's facilities with individuals with mental disorders, providing individual and group sessions. Currently, she provides individual therapy to adults, collaborating with a company based in New York. In her effort to support her clients in the best and most effective way, she continually attends educational seminars.

Pantos Dimitris is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, he has been trained in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at the Systemic Center for Psychotherapy and Counseling SKEPSYS. In the past, he has worked as a Psychologist at the Genesis Athens Center and at the Multispace for People with Disabilities "Asterion Draseis," while continuing to offer his services online and at Pneuma. In his private practice, as well as online, he provides a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Spyros Kardoulias is a licensed Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Trikala. After completing undergraduate studies in Psychology, he pursued postgraduate studies in Neuropsychology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Additionally, he has been trained in Adult Psychotherapy through the four-year program of the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies, where he also received theoretical training in CBT for Children and Adolescents. He has experience as a neuropsychologist in rehabilitation centers and privately as a psychotherapist.

Elisavet Pappa is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist licensed to practice professionally. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed postgraduate training in Systemic - Family Therapy at the SKEPSYS Center. She holds certification in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders through the application of Neuroscience in Music Therapy and Body Psychotherapy, as well as in Education during School Age from NKUA. Concurrently, she is training in the Management and Treatment of Eating Disorders and Obesity through KEADD. She practices psychotherapy in a private office located in central Athens. She provides individual sessions, family therapy, parent counseling, couple therapy, and adult groups. She has worked at a specialized therapy center and within an international organization, being responsible for the psychosocial assessment, support, and integration of adolescent and adult refugees, trauma management, and victims of gender-based violence. Additionally, she has voluntarily offered her services at Psychosocial Rehabilitation Homes of EPAPSY, contributing to residents' therapeutic plans, and at The Smile of the Child, conducting inpatient visits and providing psychological support to children and adolescents who have suffered domestic violence. Furthermore, she has been trained in neuropsychological assessment scales and completed her internship at an Addiction Prevention Center, organizing community interventions, participating in parent groups, and engaging in anti-bullying activities.

Zaxaraki Foteini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She studied Psychology at Wrexham University in the United Kingdom, as well as Social Anthropology at the University of the Aegean, completing postgraduate studies specializing in Asian countries at SOAS, University of London. She has been trained in Systemic Family Therapy at the Laboratory of Systemic Thinking & Training, certified by the European Family Therapy Association Training Institute Chamber (EFTA TIC). She has participated in research programs concerning minorities and migrants in the Netherlands and Greece and has taken part in several anthropological field studies. Additionally, she is a certified Life & Business Coach by the European Mentoring & Coaching Council and has extensive professional experience in the business sector. She holds a license to practice as a Psychologist, maintains a legal office in Heraklion, Crete, and works in individual and group psychotherapy and coaching sessions. She is a member of the British Psychological Society, the American Anthropological Association, as well as the Association of Social Anthropologists of Greece.

Mougiou Athanasia is a Psychologist with a private practice in Patras. She holds a degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, while concurrently completing her second master's degree in Educational Psychology. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, approaching each individual with empathy and scientific rigor.

She has worked in interdisciplinary centers, providing psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parent counseling. Additionally, she has experience in Vocational High School (EPAL) settings, where she supported students, collaborated with parents and educators, and designed awareness and empowerment initiatives within school communities.

She has volunteered her services at a gender inequality management center and in mental health associations, and has attended numerous specialized seminars on topics such as autism, ADHD, school psychology, special education, anxiety, and parent counseling.