Psychologists in Elliniko

Maria Diamantopoulou is a Psychologist - Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychologist - Trained Somatic Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist who conducts sessions both in person and online. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of East London and holds a license to practice as a psychologist. Subsequently, she completed her two-year postgraduate studies in Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychology at the University of Strasbourg. She is also a trainee Psychotherapist in Somatic Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Psychotherapy & Counseling Center "Wilhelm Reich", certified by the National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece (EEPS), the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP), the Hellenic Counseling Association (EES), and the EABR. During her undergraduate and postgraduate studies, she gained extensive clinical experience in both public and private centers, such as the Athens Alzheimer Association, the Holargos Municipal Polyclinics, and the NMKEs Thalpos Mental Health and IASIS. She offers individual sessions of Counseling, Neuropsychological assessment, and intervention. Her therapeutic approach is primarily based on the principles of psychoanalytic somatic psychotherapy, drawing elements from the integrative approach (cognitive, psychodynamic, Gestalt) to tailor the therapy to the needs of each patient. Her goal is to act as a companion and establish a safe therapeutic relationship that provides the patient the opportunity to find answers to the issues troubling them.

Η Ζαρκάδα Σιμόνη MSc είναι Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολόγος - Εκπ. Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά. Η επιθυμία της να βοηθήσει ουσιαστικά άλλους ανθρώπους να ζήσουν μια πιο ολοκληρωμένη και ευτυχισμένη ζωή την οδήγησε να σπουδάσει Ψυχολογία. Ολοκλήρωσε τις προπτυχιακές σπουδές Ψυχολογίας στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και κατέχει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου. Στη συνέχεια, έζησε 3 χρόνια στην Αμερική, όπου ολοκλήρωσε το τριετές μεταπτυχιακό της στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία στο University of Illinois, όπου διδάχτηκε από κορυφαίους ψυχολόγους στον κόσμο. Επίσης, είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, εκπαιδευόμενη στη Συστημική Υπαρξιακή ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση στο Ινστιτούτο "Αντίστιξη", πιστοποιημένο από την Εθνική Εταιρεία Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΕΕΨΕ) και την Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Ψυχοθεραπείας (EFTA). Κατά τη διάρκεια των προπτυχιακών και μεταπτυχιακών της σπουδών είχε την ευκαιρία να αποκτήσει πλούσια κλινική εμπειρία τόσο σε δημόσια, όσο και σε ιδιωτικά κέντρα Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας, όπως η Εταιρεία Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής Παναγιώτης Σακελλαρόπουλος, το Κέντρο Συμβουλευτικής φοιτητών του Πανεπιστημίου του Illinois και το Κέντρο Συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας Evergreen στο Illinois.⁠ Παράλληλα, έχει κάνει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία πολλά χρόνια ως θεραπευόμενη. Προσφέρει ατομικές συνεδρίες Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας. Στόχος της είναι μέσω αυτών των συνεδριών να δημιουργήσει με τον θεραπευόμενο μια ασφαλή θεραπευτική σχέση που θα δώσει την ευκαιρία να ο τελευταίος να εμβαθύνει την αυτογνωσία του.⁠ Δεν έχει όλες τις απαντήσεις για τα ζητήματα που σας απασχολούν. Είναι όμως εδώ για να σταθεί συνοδοιπόρος δίπλα σας και να σας βοηθήσει να ανακαλύψετε μέσα σας τις δικές σας απαντήσεις και να ζήσετε μια ζωή με περισσότερο νόημα.

Το Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας PNOE προσφέρει ολοκληρωμένη υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά, μέσα από ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες. Η προσέγγιση του Κέντρου βασίζεται σε μια σύνθεση διαφορετικών μεθόδων, όπως η Σωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία, η συστημική, η γνωσιακή-συμπεριφορική και η ψυχαναλυτική, επιλεγμένων με τρόπο που ταιριάζει στις ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες και στόχους κάθε ατόμου.

Στόχος της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας είναι η ουσιαστική ενδυνάμωση, η κατανόηση του εαυτού σε ψυχικό και σωματικό επίπεδο και η ανάπτυξη εσωτερικής ισορροπίας. Παράλληλα, το Κέντρο παρέχει συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών καθώς και επαγγελματική καθοδήγηση, προσφέροντας μια ολιστική φροντίδα που καλύπτει ψυχικές, σωματικές και επαγγελματικές ανάγκες.

Το όραμα του PNOE είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού χώρου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εξερευνήσει τον εαυτό του, να αναπτύξει τις δυνατότητές του και να βρει τρόπους να ζει με περισσότερη αρμονία και πληρότητα. Στο Κέντρο πραγματοποιούνται επίσης βιωματικές ομάδες ψυχοθεραπείας, ενισχύοντας την προσωπική ανάπτυξη μέσω της δύναμης της ομάδας.

Η Γεωργία Κορδώνη MSc, ιδρύτρια και επιστημονική υπέυθυνη του κέντρου είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτος του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Επίσης κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στο πρόγραμμα της Ιατρικής Σχολής του ΕΚΠΑ «Αντιμετώπιση Εξαρτήσεων-Εξαρτησιολογία». Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Σωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ελληνικό Ινστιτούτο Νευροφυτοθεραπείας και Ανάλυσης Χαρακτήρα- Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής «Βίλχελμ Ράιχ», ενώ παράλληλα έχει λάβει εκπαίδευση και σε άλλες θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, όπως η Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία και η Gestalt. Η θεραπευτική της δουλειά χαρακτηρίζεται από συνδυασμό μεθόδων, με σεβασμό στις ανάγκες, το σώμα και τον ρυθμό κάθε θεραπευόμενου.

Έχει επιμορφωθεί σε θεματικές όπως η ψυχολογία των εξαρτήσεων, η διαχείριση χωρισμού και διαζυγίου γονέων, καθώς και οι εφαρμογές ψυχολογικών μοντέλων στην εκπαίδευση ατόμων με ειδικές ανάγκες. Διατηρεί ενεργή επαφή με τις εξελίξεις του κλάδου μέσω συνεχούς εκπαίδευσης και σεμιναρίων από εισηγητές του εξωτερικού.

Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση και εθελοντική εργασία σε φορείς όπως το Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού, το ΚΕΘΕΑ, σχολικές δομές ειδικής αγωγής και κοινωνικούς οργανισμούς, ενώ έχει αρθρογραφήσει για θέματα ψυχικής υγείας σε διαδικτυακά μέσα. Η ίδια βρίσκεται σε συνεχή ατομική και ομαδική θεραπεία και λαμβάνει συστηματική εποπτεία, θεωρώντας τη προσωπική δουλειά και τη δεοντολογία βασικά στοιχεία της θεραπευτικής πρακτικής.

Συνεργατες:

Η Κωνσταντίνα Δενδράκη είναι Ψυχολόγος, κάτοχος άδειας άσκησης επαγγέλματος και μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στις βασικές αρχές της Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής Θεραπείας στα πλαισια των μεταπτυχιακων της σπουδων, ενώ αυτή την περίοδο συνεχίζει την εκπαίδευσή της μέσα από σεμινάρια στην Ψυχοδυναμική – Ψυχαναλυτική προσέγγιση. Στο παρελθόν έχει εργαστεί με άτομα στο φάσμα του αυτισμού, αποκτώντας πολύτιμη εμπειρία στην κατανόηση των ιδιαίτερων αναγκών και της μοναδικότητας του κάθε ατόμου. Αυτή την περίοδο εργάζεται σε εταιρεία προγραμμάτων Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε εργαζόμενους.

Η Μαρίλια Τσαπατσή είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με ειδικό ενδιαφέρον στην ψυχική υγεία παιδιών, εφήβων και οικογενειών. Έχει εμπειρία σε ατομικές συνεδρίες με παιδιά και εφήβους, στη συνεργασία με γονείς και στη συμμετοχή σε προγράμματα πρόληψης και ψυχοεκπαίδευσης.

Παράλληλα εκπαιδεύεται στη Συστημική – Οικογενειακή Θεραπεία, εμπλουτίζοντας συνεχώς τις γνώσεις της γύρω από τη λειτουργία της οικογένειας και τη δυναμική των σχέσεων που την περιβάλλουν. Έχει επιπλέον επιμορφωθεί στην Ψυχοεκπαίδευση παιδιών, εφήβων και γονέων, καθώς και στην αξιοποίηση εργαλείων αξιολόγησης και παρεμβάσεων.

Η Χρυσούλα Βασιλοπούλου είναι HR Professional και Career Counselor, με εμπειρία στη διαχείριση ανθρώπινου δυναμικού, εκπαίδευση, βελτιστοποίηση βιογραφικών και επαγγελματική καθοδήγηση. Συνεργάζεται με το Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας PNOE προσφέροντας υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες για επαγγελματική μετάβαση, σύνταξη βιογραφικού και διαχείριση προκλήσεων στην εργασία.Παράλληλα, υποστηρίζει μαθητές στον επαγγελματικό τους προσανατολισμό, βοηθώντας τους να ανακαλύψουν τα ενδιαφέροντά τους και να προετοιμαστούν για την επιλογή σπουδών ή καριέρας.

Drakaki Areti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Alimos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice psychology. She completed her internship at the Chronic Disease Hospital of Eastern Attica and at the Prevention Center of the Municipality of Glyfada. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management from ALBA Graduate Business School. Furthermore, she trained for four years at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations and obtained a specialization certificate in Systemic and Family/Group Counseling and Psychotherapy. She has also received additional training in Couples Therapy and Eating Disorders. Until 2013, she worked at the Municipality of Alimos, providing psychological support and counseling services to citizens and residents of the area, and since 2012 she has been practicing privately in Alimos, offering Individual and Group Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy, Career Counseling for adults and senior executives, and Professional Orientation. Finally, she is a member of the Greek Psychological Society (SEPS) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESITH), while also organizing psychology seminars.

Gkirlemi Aria is a Clinical Psychologist and PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a private practice in Glyfada. She graduated from the Department of Psychology and holds a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she received further training in the Medical School Program on "Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents" and "Assessment and Treatment of Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She also attended a postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology at the "Panagiotis Oulis" First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens - Aeginiteio Hospital, in collaboration with the Research University Institute of Mental Health. She served as an external collaborator at the Inpatient Unit - Child Psychiatry Department at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and subsequently worked as a psychologist at the Center for Special Therapies "Speech and Communication." From 2020 to 2022, she worked as a psychologist at the Center for Special Therapies "Efthymia Logou." Since 2022, she has been working in the Mobile Mental Health Units of the Northeastern and Western Cyclades of the Regional Development and Mental Health Company. In 2023, she began collaborating with the Galinos Mental Health Institute. Finally, she has published articles in reputable journals.

Tserga Katerina MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. She is a graduate of Panteion University with a postgraduate specialization in Positive Psychology. She has been trained in Group Analysis and Psychotherapy by the Group Analysis Society, as well as in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital. She has worked as a lead psychologist in the Social Service of the Municipality of Agios Dimitrios and as a psychologist at the Hellenic Police, and since 2016 has been active at the "House of Emotions," providing psychological support and psychotherapy to adults and groups. She collaborates with major companies in human resource training on topics such as Emotional Intelligence and Stress. Finally, the specialist is a member of the Panhellenic Psychological Association and has participated in scientific conferences on topics related to mental health.

Katsika Athanasia is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with a private practice in Argyroupoli. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology of the Faculty of Philosophy in Athens and is licensed to practice as a psychologist. She specializes in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy and holds certification as a systemic psychotherapist. She has been trained in the assessment and rehabilitation of learning difficulties and in specialized behavioral intervention models for the psychoeducation of families with children with developmental disorders. For more than ten years, she worked as a psychologist in private special education centers, conducting individual and group sessions for children and adolescents with developmental and learning difficulties. Concurrently, she provided counseling sessions for parents and families. Additionally, she has participated as a speaker in national conferences on special education and counseling society events.

Thelouras Nikolaos is a Psychologist who runs his private practice in Ano Ilioupoli, providing mental health services with professionalism and consistency. He is a graduate of Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK, holding a primary degree in Psychology, and continued his academic career at the postgraduate level at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the School of Medicine, where he graduated with honors in Forensic Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine. He is a member of the teaching staff of the Psychology Department at IST College, which collaborates with Wrexham University, actively contributing to the development of new skills and knowledge. His professional training is enriched with further education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the International Psychotherapy Center "ALYPIA". Additionally, he has received certified training in the use of the psychometric tool MMPI-2 through ISON Psychometrica. In clinical practice, Mr. Thelouras has significant experience working with both adults and children and adolescents. With adults, he addresses various difficulties, focusing primarily on sexual health issues, anxiety, and the management of psychosocioemotional difficulties, while also working as an external collaborator in a private facility with children and adolescents presenting developmental disorders, ADHD, and other behavioral difficulties. His services are conducted under ongoing supervision to maintain scientific rigor and professionalism. His academic training, professional experience, and continuous education make him a well-rounded professional in the field of mental health.

Papaioannou Natassa is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Alimos. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Open University of the United Kingdom and completed her postgraduate studies in developmental psychology with distinction (Master of Science in Child Psychology) at the University of Central Lancashire, England. As part of her ongoing education and training, she is being trained in the approach of Systemic Family and Couple Therapy at EPIPSY (Research University Institute of Mental Health), as well as in the theoretical foundations and practice of the modern and innovative therapeutic approach ‘Play Therapy.’ Additionally, she is a certified member of Play Therapy (PTUK - Play Therapy UK) in England. She has served as a Psychologist at the largest special education school in the Balkans (EEEAK of Agios Dimitrios) and in child protection structures in both the public and private sectors, most notably at SOS Children’s Villages, where she continues to provide her services always with the aim of the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person she undertakes. Since 2020 and to the present, she has also been working at the Aiginiteio University Hospital of Athens (1st Psychiatric Clinic) as a Psychologist in research projects. The pioneering results of the research conducted so far have been published in two reputable international scientific journals. Finally, it is worth mentioning that sessions are available for both adults and children, offered in-person as well as online.

Io Mpaltatzi is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist licensed to practice. She maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro and offers psychological support to adults both in person and online.

Simultaneously, she is the head of the Psychometric Assessments and Communication Department at IMEQ-CENTER.

She holds a Degree in Psychology and a Master's Diploma in Health Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University. She has specialized in the Person-Centered Psychotherapeutic Approach at University of Strathclyde and has been trained in Health Coaching through the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has completed a specialized seminar in stress management from Harvard Medical School. Finally, she has specialized in Sex Therapy and Sexology for individuals and couples through the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Thessaloniki.

Her professional experience includes psychological and counseling support for volunteers and individuals with disabilities, as well as collaboration with schools within the framework of parallel support for children with mental difficulties or disabilities. She completed her internship at the General State Hospital of Nikaia.

She remains actively committed to continuous scientific training, attending seminars and conferences related to her field of expertise.

Maria Mpotsari is a Psychologist specializing in school psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy for adults, children, and adolescents, and maintains a private practice in Alimos. She has completed undergraduate studies in Psychology at the Université de Strasbourg and is continuing her studies in School Psychology at the University of Patras. Concurrently, she has trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling, and has attended numerous specialized seminars and training programs (WISC-V, Play Therapy, Parent Counseling, Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology, etc.). She has experience in psychological assessment (including administration of the WISC-V), psychotherapeutic support for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parent counseling. She has worked in clinical and educational settings, such as the Support and Family Center, the "Together for the Child" program, and the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. Her focus is on a holistic approach to mental health, utilizing modern therapeutic methods and creative tools such as psychoeducation through play and the development of personalized materials (e.g., emotion cards, worksheets). She is particularly sensitive to issues related to neurodevelopmental disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum, and school difficulties.

Komninou Eui is a Psychologist, graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a professional license to practice. She conducts online counseling and psychotherapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous education and professional development, having attended numerous seminars and specialized training programs. Since 2023, she has gained valuable experience by completing her internship at the Mental Health Center of the Armed Forces. She has engaged in both psychological assessment using psychometric tools and individual and group sessions with children, adolescents, adults, and families, addressing issues such as addiction management, bridging family relationships, couples therapy, parental counseling, self-image improvement, and enhancing self-awareness. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where authentic connection and meaningful psychological support are cultivated with respect for the uniqueness of each individual, through an approach grounded in empathy and acceptance. She invests in creating a trusting space where the individual can freely express themselves without fear of judgment. In this context, particular emphasis is placed on psychological safety, confidentiality, and a consistent therapeutic relationship, taking into account the needs, experiences, and uniqueness of each person.

Stefanou Nefeli BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in Liaison Psychiatry Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health from the medical department. She has been working in the field of psychotherapy since 2018, offering individual psychotherapy services to adults and adolescents as well as counseling to parents. She is oriented towards the field of Lacanian Psychoanalysis and is a student at the Academy of Clinical Studies in Athens. Her practice, informed by Lacan's teachings, places particular emphasis on the speech of each subject and explores the meaning of the symptoms presented by each analysand. 

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.

Dr. Christina Patitsa is a licensed Psychologist practicing privately in her office in Paleo Faliro. She holds a PhD from Panteion University, with a research focus on relationship counseling and partner selection. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology in Boston, USA, holds a master's degree in counseling psychology from Boston College, and has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Counseling. She has attended numerous postgraduate training programs, including those at Harvard Medical School and the Benson Institute, related to positive psychology and family therapy. She possesses ten years of clinical experience and has worked in various settings. She provides psychological support to adults, both individually and as couples, as well as online, addressing a broad range of issues such as anxiety problems, interpersonal relationships, anger, self-esteem, infertility, crisis management, and occupational stress. She has an extensive teaching background and a recognized body of written and research work on mental health topics.