Psychologists in Agia Paraskevi

Clinical Psychologist Vlaseros Spyros holds a degree in Psychology and a scholarship from the University of Derby (B.Sc Honours Applied Psychology) and pursued his postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology in London at Kingston University London, where he graduated with distinction (M.Sc Clinical Applications of Psychology). He completed his internship in London, where he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while serving as a coordinator at an adult mental health center. As a coordinator, he was responsible for the psychotherapeutic practice and organization of postgraduate students, as well as for developing supportive approaches under supervision. Subsequently, he returned to Greece and completed a four-year training program in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Society for Psychological Support, Therapy, and Training (E.PSY.THE.). He is a member of the British Psychological Society (British Psychological Society - GMBPsS) and a founding member and Vice President of the Attica Mental Health Association "Synodoiporos." Alongside his private practice in Agia Paraskevi, he has collaborated with a military hospital and participated in a research project published in a global scientific journal. Spyros Vlaseros and his colleagues offer: individual psychotherapy and counseling, supportive programs/interventions for children, adolescents, and adults, parental counseling, assessment of children/adolescents using the WISC-V Intelligence Scale, and adult assessment using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory MMPI-2.

Piki Eirini works as a psychologist, psychotherapist, family therapist, lecturer and supervisor. She is a member of the ‘Greek Psychological Association’ as well as the ‘Hellenic Association of Systemic Therapy (HELASYTH). She has also obtained the European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy), and a work license as a psychologist (No. 5522/07). She completed her undergraduate degree (BSc) at the University of North London and her postgraduate (MA) and doctoral (PhD) studies at Goldsmiths University of London. Furthermore, she completed a training in individual, group and family psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations. She has worked for several years in different contexts in the field of psychology, such as in prisons, nursing homes and orphanages. She has given lectures at Goldsmiths University of London (UK) and at Mediterranean College (Greece). Since 2002, she has taken part in several seminars, with the aim of informing either the laymen or specific groups, such as parents, teachers and/or mental health care professionals. Since 2005, she has been working in private practice at her office in Agia Paraskevi, Athens, as a psychologist-psychotherapist for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, as a group therapist, and also as a supervisor. Moreover, since 2005, she has been cooperating with a number of nurseries and, since 2012, she is in collaboration with the European Network of Women, which is an NGO dealing with issues of interfamilial violence and racial discrimination.

Papaxristou Andriana is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She studied Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. Subsequently, she completed research on parental models and how they influence children's sexuality throughout their lives. She specialized in Clinical Psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Athens at Aiginiteio Hospital and received further training in Psychoanalytic psychotherapy for groups, couples, and families at the Hellenic Society of Analytical Group and Family Psychotherapy. In recent years, she has collaborated with various organizations, including the Research University Mental Health Institute (E.P.I.P.S.Y.), providing psychotherapeutic services and participating in research programs. Additionally, she has attended numerous educational seminars and regularly participates in conferences, aiming for continuous education and professional development in the evolving fields of psychology and psychiatry. Concurrently, she has conducted research on depression and psychiatric pharmacotherapy amid the economic crisis.

Theodoritsi Io Kai Synergates are based in Agia Paraskevi. Theodoritsi Io is a Psychologist who studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and continued her studies with a Master's degree at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens on the topic "The Science of Stress and Health Promotion." Additionally, at the same academic institution, she completed a second Master's degree in "Special Education" in the Department of Primary Education. Furthermore, she has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior. She possesses considerable experience as a Psychologist, having worked in various facilities and Centers for Special Therapies. Finally, she specializes in Panic Attacks - Phobias and Anxiety and Mood Disorders. The scientific team of Ms. Theodoritsi consists of Psychologists licensed to practice and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Georgia Koltsida MSc is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (grade 8.41/10) and holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in “Child and Adolescent Mental Health” from the European University of Cyprus (grade 9.45/10). She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Society for Cognitive-Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ), recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Additionally, she has completed specializations in the use of psychometric tools (WISC-V, WAIS-IV, MMPI-2, SCID-5-CV, SCID-5-PD), as well as further training in school psychology and personality disorders (Cluster C). Professionally, she has worked in mental health facilities and special education centers, providing assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention to children, adolescents, and adults. Through the Doctor Anytime platform, she offers individual sessions to adults facing difficulties such as anxiety, depressive mood, low self-esteem, or interpersonal challenges, aiming at psychological empowerment and personal development within a framework of trust, respect, and empathy.

Ο Καραντζής Ιωάννης,MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος – CBT Ψυχοθεραπευτής και Επιστημονικός Υπεύθυνος του Synergy Therapy,στην Αγία Παρασκευή Αττικής.Παρέχει ψυχοθεραπεία στα ελληνικά και στα αγγλικά, προσφέροντας έναν υποστηρικτικό και δομημένο θεραπευτικό χώρο, με στόχο την ουσιαστική προσωπική αλλαγή και την ψυχική ευεξία.Ειδικεύεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (ΓΣΘ – CBT), μια επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση που εστιάζει στα ζητήματα που δυσκολεύουν την καθημερινότητα του θεραπευόμενου. Μέσα από τη διερεύνηση των σκέψεων, των συναισθημάτων, των εμπειριών και των προκλήσεων που αντιμετωπίζει, δημιουργεί ένα ασφαλές, συνεργατικό και υποστηρικτικό θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον, καλλιεργώντας την αποδοχή και ενισχύοντας την ουσιαστική αλλαγή.Η Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία αναγνωρίζεται διεθνώς για την αποτελεσματικότητά της στην αντιμετώπιση του άγχους, της κατάθλιψης, του στρες και πολλών ακόμη ψυχολογικών δυσκολιών. Πρόκειται για μια πρακτική, προσανατολισμένη στους στόχους θεραπευτική προσέγγιση, που βοηθά τους ανθρώπους να αναπτύξουν δεξιότητες για τη διαχείριση των προκλήσεων της καθημερινότητας.

Υποστηριζόμενα ζητήματα:

Κατάθλιψη ή καταθλιπτική διάθεση

Άγχος, υπερφόρτωση ή συνεχής ανησυχία

Χαμηλή διάθεση, έλλειψη κινήτρου ή απώλεια προσανατολισμού

Στρες και επαγγελματική εξουθένωση (burnout)

Οικογενειακές δυσκολίες

Κρίσεις πανικού και αγχώδεις διαταραχές

Υπερβολική σκέψη, μηρυκασμός σκέψεων και δυσκολία χαλάρωσης

Προβλήματα ύπνου και αϋπνία

Χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση και έντονη αυτοκριτική

Αναβλητικότητα και μοτίβα αποφυγής

Δυσκολία στη διαχείριση συναισθημάτων, όπως ευερεθιστότητα, θυμός ή έντονη συγκινησιακή φόρτιση

Δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, τη σεξουαλική ζωή και την επικοινωνία

Φοβίες και Ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική Διαταραχή (ΙΨΔ)

Προσαρμογή σε σημαντικές αλλαγές ζωής, όπως αλλαγή καριέρας, γονεϊκότητα, ασθένεια ή απώλεια

Μη λειτουργικές συνήθειες και συμπεριφορές, στις οποίες το άτομο αισθάνεται εγκλωβισμένο

Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακά.Και οι δύο μορφές συνεδριών παρέχουν το ίδιο εμπιστευτικό, συνεργατικό και υποστηρικτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, δίνοντας τη δυνατότητα στον θεραπευόμενο να επιλέξει εκείνη που ανταποκρίνεται καλύτερα στις προσωπικές του ανάγκες.

Fragkatou Myrto is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology and holds a master's degree in Organizational Psychology from Panteion University. Additionally, she holds a master's degree in Human Resource Management from the Athens University of Economics and Business, trained in the Gestalt psychotherapeutic approach, and is certified as a Gestalt Practitioner in Organizations by the Gestalt Foundation Athens. She has also volunteered and worked as a freelancer at the Children's Protection Foundation as well as on the support hotline "Together for the Child." In her practice, she manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of psychology and psychotherapy, with a specialization in career counseling, Gestalt psychotherapy, and individual psychotherapy.

Fragkiadaki Xristina is a Psychologist practicing privately in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Psychology from Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent and has completed her postgraduate studies in Systemic Psychotherapy and Family-Couple Therapy at the Systemic Center for Education and Psychotherapy “SKEPSYS.” Additionally, she has completed four-year postgraduate studies in Drama Therapy at the Institute of Psychotherapy through Theatre “AION.” Furthermore, she has completed the training program "Basic Principles in Counseling and Psychotherapy with LGBTQ+ Individuals" at Orlando LGBT+ Mental Health Without Stigma. She graduated from the drama school “Theatro Technis - Karolos Koun” and has been professionally involved with Playback Theatre since 2004 as an actor, coordinator, and trainer. She is a founding member of the Playback Psi group. Finally, she is a member of the Refraim team, which focuses on experiential adult education through theatrical techniques and participatory theatre, and of Amate Performance, which aims to carry out social intervention actions through theatrical practice and performance.

Ms. Kyritsaki Georgia is a Psychologist offering online sessions, facilitating access to psychological support regardless of your location.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice. During her studies, she distinguished herself academically, receiving an honorary award from the State Scholarships Foundation.

🔍 She has completed practical training:

• at the Addiction Prevention and Psychosocial Health Promotion Center of the Municipality of Zografou, in collaboration with
• at a multilingual Nursery School in Hamburg, Germany, gaining valuable experience in multicultural environments.

She specializes in:

• Specific Learning Disabilities
• psychosocial support for children and adolescents
• as well as in strengthening their families.

She has collaborated with an educational platform, undertaking the teaching of students with learning difficulties, offering individualized support and skills enhancement.

She looks forward to collaborating with you in areas related to her scientific interests and specialization, aiming to support and empower individuals of all ages.