Psychologists in Glyfada

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.

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.

Drakatou Dimitra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has received training in Adult Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, and has attended the annual postgraduate clinical psychopathology seminar "Panagiotis Oulis" (Aeginiteio University Hospital). She manages a wide range of cases, addressing each case individually and based on its specific needs, guided by scientific rigor, professionalism, and a genuine care for the individual.

Tsoumezi Lia is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specializing in the Integrative approach, maintaining a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology BSc (Hons) at the University of East London and holds a postgraduate specialization in Counselling & Psychotherapy (MA) in the Integrative approach from the University of East London. She has received two years of training at the Hellenic Institute of Orgonomy in the technique of Bioenergetic Body Psychotherapy and Character Analysis. She possesses extensive clinical experience, working as a Psychotherapist in the short-term psychotherapy unit of the Regional Development and Mental Health Society (E.P.A.PSY.) and has encountered a wide variety of cases. She provides counseling and psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents. She manages cases of stress, anxiety and mood disorders, with difficulties in interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and coping with challenges arising from life changes. Finally, she helps individuals discover the potential of their creative forces through therapy, aimed at their personal development.

Chrysoula Mpouka is the scientific director of the Center for Special Therapies "Epi Paidon Ergo," located in Glyfada, Attica.

She has extensive training and experience in her field. She graduated from the University of West Attica, is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Occupational Therapists, and is continuing her postgraduate studies in Developmental Psychology. She has obtained certifications in Sensory Integration (S.I.T.), administration of the EDAFALFA test, the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2, Greek version), Logometro, Achenbach for preschool and school-aged children, BAYLEY-4 Scales, RAVEN'S Educational CPM/CVS, as well as in dysgraphia. Additionally, she has completed the theoretical part of the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Bobath method (N.D.T.).

Her professional experience includes working with children and adolescents with various diagnoses, as well as participating as a member of Special Evaluation Committees within the framework of the "Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities" program. Continuous education and commitment to professional development are her key goals to provide high-quality occupational therapy services.

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.

Barla Christina is a Psychologist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She completed her studies in Psychology at the University of East London and subsequently completed her Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology at the same university. She was trained in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model and worked at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio."

Η Σπαβέρα Καλλιόπη είναι Ψυχολόγος με εξειδίκευση στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία και παράλληλα εκπαιδεύεται στη Λακανικη Ψυχανάλυση. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα, όπου προσφέρει υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης. Είναι κάτοχος Πτυχίου Ψυχολογίας και Μεταπτυχιακού στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία από το University of Essex, ενώ παράλληλα εκπαιδεύεται στην Ψυχανάλυση στο Φόρουμ της Αθήνας του Διεθνούς Φόρουμ Ψυχανάλυσης. Η επαγγελματική της πορεία περιλαμβάνει κλινική άσκηση σε ψυχιατρικές δομές, όπως το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής «Δρομοκαΐτειο» και η Ψυχιατρική Κλινική «Γαλήνη», καθώς και εθελοντική προσφορά στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας του Δήμου Παλλήνης. Έχει επίσης εμπειρία στην παροχή συμβουλευτικής και ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε ενήλικες και άτομα τρίτης ηλικίας. Παρακολουθεί συστηματικά συνέδρια, σεμινάρια και εξειδικευμένα εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα, με στόχο τη συνεχή επιστημονική και επαγγελματική της εξέλιξη.

Frrokai Foteini - Elvisa is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist (BSc, MSc, PhDc), PhD Candidate in Psychology, a Sylff Japanese Foundation Fellow, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. Regarding her educational background, she obtained her first degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently earned a Master’s Degree specializing in "Counseling Psychology" from the University of Athens. As a top graduate of the University of Athens, she was awarded by the Sylff Japanese Foundation for "High academic performance and leadership skills." She continued her studies as a PhD Candidate in Psychology at the Department of Early Childhood Education of the University of the Aegean under the supervision of Professor Anastasia Tsabarli, with her doctoral thesis entitled "The Quality of the Sibling Relationship in the Greek Family with a Child with Anxiety Disorder." Concurrently, she completed the four-year program in Systemic Psychotherapy (Individual, Couple, Family) at ESYTHEPAS, which is recognized training by the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). Between 2019-2022, she served as President of the Chios Psychologists Association and for three consecutive years (2020-2022) she held the 1st position among distinguished businesses in the Health sector in Chios as assessed by the company "AEOTI TIS YGEIAS." She is a highly trained professional with many years of experience, as detailed below. She engages in an ongoing process of education, personal psychotherapy, and supervision, believing that a good therapist has a dual role: that of a professional and a scientist.

Konstantoudaki Eleni BA, BSc, MSc is a certified Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice located in the center of Glyfada. She holds degrees in psychology from the American College of Greece Deree, the University of East London, and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Essex. Additionally, she completed a four-year postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy leading to a certification from the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She has experience from the Prevention Center of the Municipality of Glyfada and the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio in the Day Hospital and the Syngrou acute short-stay unit. For over 5 years, she has volunteered with the organization The Smile of the Child in the "Care of Children in Hospitals" initiative at the “Agia Sofia” Children's Hospital and the “Panagiotis & Aggeliki Kyriakou” Children's Hospital, supporting children temporarily accommodated under prosecutorial order due to serious social issues (abuse, neglect, exposure to danger). Since 2009, she has also collaborated with the Nutrition Support center. In her practice, she handles cases spanning the full spectrum of psychology, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, grief management, self-esteem issues, interpersonal relationships, among others. Finally, she attends numerous scientific seminars and postgraduate trainings to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest research findings in the field of psychology, participates in conferences, and is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Kallithraka-Mosxoxoritou Maria MSc, ECP is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, holder of the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP), specializing in Systemic - Synthetic Psychotherapy for adults and families, as well as adolescent mental health, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with honors. She specialized in Systemic - Synthetic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, as well as in Systemic Diagnosis at the Institute for Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy. Her postgraduate studies continued at the Medical School of the University of Athens in the master's program specializing in Adolescent Health. In her practice, she works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Additionally, she coordinates psychoeducation and parental counseling groups and collaborates with organizations specializing in the promotion of adolescent health and the rehabilitation of individuals with mental disorders. Finally, she is engaged in research related to mental health issues and is a translator of academic psychology texts, as well as English and French literature.

Stogiannou Ioanna BSc, MA is a licensed Psychologist (license no. 1131393), Psychotherapist (holder of the European Certificate of Psychotherapy ECP), and Supervisor, with a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg. Additionally, she has a degree and a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy (Middlesex University, London). She has completed a four-year postgraduate program in Integrative Psychotherapy (Athens Synthesis Center). She provides counseling and psychotherapy sessions to adults and adolescents. She coordinates parenting schools as well as personal development and self-awareness groups. Furthermore, she offers couple counseling and divorce management sessions. She has participated in numerous seminars and conferences on psychology and psychotherapy. She is intellectually curious, believes in the value of lifelong learning, and continually enriches her knowledge in the field of Psychology. She adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece, of which she is an active member. She applies an integrative treatment model with acceptance and respect for the needs and individual characteristics of each person.

Ο Κόκκορης Παναγιώτης είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τις προπτυχιακές του σπουδές στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου της Κρήτης και τις μεταπτυχιακές του σπουδές στο πρόγραμμα "Προαγωγής Ψυχικής Υγείας - Πρόληψη Ψυχιατρικών Διαταραχών" της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει ακόμη ολοκληρώσει το μετεκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο "Γνωσιακή και Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία Ενηλίκων" Του Κέντρου Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής και το διαδικτυακό σεμινάριο "Εισαγωγή στην Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης" του Institute for Better Health. Είναι ακόμη απόφοιτος του μετεκπαιδευτικού σεμιναρίου "Ψυχοσεξουαλικές Διαταραχές: Διάγνωση και Θεραπεία" του Ερευνητικού Πανεπιστημιακού Ινστιτούτου Ψυχικής Υγείας (Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ.). Έχει εργαστεί στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών, στο Γραφείο Στήριξης Οπλιτών του Γενικού Επιτελείου Στρατού, στην Εταιρεία Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής και Ψυχικής Υγείας, και στο Ιατρείο Σεξουαλικής Υγείας της Πανεπιστημιακής Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου.

Η Κοτσανά Δήμητρα MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και πραγματοποιεί διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες. Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας (BSc) και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακών τίτλων σπουδών στην Ψυχολογία Ψυχικής Υγείας και στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία με εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει περαιτέρω εξειδίκευση στο Ινστιτούτο Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφορικών Σπουδών. Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει εργασία ως σχολική ψυχολόγος, ψυχολόγος σε δομές ψυχικής υγείας, καθώς και ψυχοθεραπευτική πρακτική με ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους, τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακά. Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και εξειδικευμένα εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα σε τομείς όπως η CBT, η mindfulness, η παιδοψυχολογία και η αντιμετώπιση κοινωνικών στερεοτύπων, ενώ έχει συμβάλει και σε επιστημονική δημοσίευση στον τομέα της υγείας. Η προσέγγισή της βασίζεται στη συνδυαστική χρήση τεκμηριωμένων θεραπευτικών μεθόδων, με στόχο την υποστήριξη της ψυχικής υγείας, της λειτουργικότητας και της ποιότητας ζωής του ατόμου.

Maria Tsimpinou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Glyfada, where she provides individual, group therapy as well as counseling for couples and families. She studied Applied Psychology at the University of Derby, U.K., graduating with "Excellent" honors. She specialized in Group Psychotherapy through the Hellenic Organization of Psychotherapy and Education in Group Analysis (H.O.P.E IN G.A), which is a full member of GAS & IAGP. She further pursued training in Couple & Family Therapy at the Group Analysis Organization, which is a full member of the EFPP for Couples & Family (European Federation for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Couples & Therapy). She has participated in numerous conferences and seminars on group and psychoanalytic approaches as well as systemic approaches from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA). She has volunteered at the Day Center for Psychological Support of Cancer Patients and their Families within the Society of Social Psychiatry of Prof. Sakellaropoulos. She provides psychotherapeutic support to families with relatives with disabilities in the OTE Group (PASESPA).

Η Στέλλα Μαλλέ είναι Οργανωσιακή Ψυχολόγος (άδεια ασκήσεως:710131) και Διευθύντρια Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού με πάνω από 15 χρόνια εμπειρίας σε πολυεθνικές εταιρείες και startups. Εξειδικεύεται στη διαχείριση ανθρώπινου δυναμικού (HR), στην εφαρμοσμένη ψυχολογία, την εργασιακή ψυχολογία, τη συμβουλευτική και τον επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό, το career & wellbeing coaching και στην ολιστική προσέγγιση της ψυχικής υγείας, με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον για τη συνολική κατανόηση του ανθρώπου μέσα από το εργασιακό, κοινωνικό και προσωπικό του πλαίσιο.

Είναι υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ Ψυχολογίας (ΕΚΠΑ), απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας (Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου) & Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος MSc in International Business (Brunel University London, UK) και MBA (Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών), ενώ είναι πιστοποιημένη Coach (EMCC, British School of Coaching). Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωστική Αναλυτική (CAT) και στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT).

Πέρα από την πολυετή εταιρική της εμπειρία, έχει αναπτύξει ενεργή παρουσία και στην εφαρμοσμένη ψυχολογία μέσα από κλινικές, κοινωνικές και συμβουλευτικές δράσεις. Στο πλαίσιο της πρακτικής της άσκησης στα Παιδικά Χωριά ΣΟΣ, και συγκεκριμένα στο Κέντρο Ημέρας Κυψέλης, συμμετείχε στην παροχή ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης σε παιδιά, εφήβους και οικογένειες, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ευάλωτων πληθυσμών και στην προαγωγή της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας.

Παράλληλα, έχει εμπειρία στη συμβουλευτική εφήβων και μαθητών σε ζητήματα επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού και λήψης εκπαιδευτικών και επαγγελματικών αποφάσεων, εστιάζοντας στην αυτογνωσία, την ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων και τη διαχείριση κρίσιμων μεταβατικών περιόδων.

Συμμετέχει επίσης ενεργά σε εθελοντικές δράσεις ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης, προσφέροντας υπηρεσίες σε μονάδες φροντίδας ηλικιωμένων ενώ μέσα από τη συνεργασία της με οργανισμούς υποστηρίζει δράσεις που σχετίζονται με την ψυχολογική ενδυνάμωση ατόμων που διαχειρίζονται σοβαρές προκλήσεις υγείας και χρόνιες παθήσεις.

Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιστημονικής της εξέλιξης, παρακολουθεί το μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα «Προαγωγή της Ψυχικής Υγείας κατά την Εγκυμοσύνη, τη Νεογνική και τη Βρεφική Περίοδο: Πρόληψη της Ψυχοπαθολογίας και Πρώιμες Παρεμβάσεις», διευρύνοντας το ενδιαφέρον της γύρω από την πρόληψη, την πρώιμη παρέμβαση και τη δια βίου προσέγγιση της ψυχικής υγείας.

Η προσέγγισή της είναι ανθρωποκεντρική και πρακτική, βοηθώντας άτομα να διαχειριστούν την καριέρα τους, το άγχος, τις επαγγελματικές μεταβάσεις και συνολικότερα τις ψυχολογικές προκλήσεις της σύγχρονης ζωής, ενισχύοντας την αυτογνωσία, την προσαρμοστικότητα και την ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα. Συνδυάζει επιστημονική γνώση (MSc, PhD c.), coaching, θεραπευτική εκπαίδευση και πολυεπίπεδη πρακτική εμπειρία, προσεγγίζοντας τον άνθρωπο ολιστικά — από την προσωπική ανάπτυξη και την εργασία έως τη συνολική ψυχική ευημερία σε όλα τα στάδια της ζωής.