Psychologists in Attica

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.

Dafni Petrakogianni MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a master's degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of Athens. She employs an integrative psychotherapy model, having been trained in Cognitive Therapy at Aeginiteio Hospital, while completing a two-year training in Systemic Psychotherapy, training in Systemic Constellation, as well as a three-year supervision in "Family Therapy with a Systemic Approach" at the Psychiatric Hospital of Athens Dafni. She has volunteered as a Psychologist in hospitals and specializes in the management of issues arising from chronic illnesses. Additionally, she has taught psychology courses in post-secondary education institutions. She has experience in treating mood and anxiety disorders (anxiety disorders, depression) and, through her work at the primary care clinics of Agia Paraskevi and the Day Center of Agia Paraskevi - Ikelos Association, she gained extensive experience in counseling on interpersonal relationship issues, enhancing self-image, and adult psychotherapy. Finally, she has worked as a Psychologist in kindergartens of the Municipality of Agia Paraskevi, at the Youth Counseling Center of the Sivitanidios School, and at a Children's Workshop, gaining substantial experience in adolescent psychotherapy and parental counseling.

Konstantina Garoufali is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, Aeginiteio Hospital. She pursued the Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapeutic (CBT) approach, in which she was trained at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. She is currently in the final year of her postgraduate studies in Forensic Psychology (M.Sc. Forensic Psychology) at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), England. Her professional experience was gained at the Day Care and Day Service Center for People with Disabilities "Iliaktida" in Agrinio and as an independent individual psychotherapist under the supervision of a Psychologist with a Cognitive-Behavioral orientation. She completed her practical training at the Prevention Center for Substance Abuse of the Municipality of Zografou and at the Care Station for Addicted Individuals of OKANA, while also volunteering as a Mental Health Counselor at ELEPAP Agrinio. As part of her continuous education and training, she has attended numerous postgraduate programs, seminars, and conferences related to the advancement of psychological research, grief, the phenomenon of substance addiction, the social & legal aspects of criminality, among others.

Dimitrios Mpoukas is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a master's degree from University College London (UCL) (MSc Cognitive and Decision Sciences), and completed his undergraduate studies in Psychology and secondarily in Computer Science at the University of La Verne, California. He has been trained in various areas of Applied Psychology, particularly in Family Psychotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) by Richard Bandler, John Grinder, and others. Additionally, he is the founder of the Human Relationships Counseling Center "MetaMorfosis" and a Trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). His experience includes working with youth and families and delivering artistic metaphors in laboratory seminars. Finally, he participated in the authorship of the first original Greek book on NLP, "Technology of Change," has been a speaker at scientific seminars, and continues to follow international contemporary trends in Counseling Psychology, which he applies in his practice.

Tsitsigkou Eui is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychoanalyst and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. After completing her studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), she pursued a four-year training in Integrative Psychotherapy, emphasizing the person-centered and existential therapy model. She subsequently underwent a three-year training in clinical psychology and participated in qualitative research at the 20th World Congress of Psychotherapy on the topic "How the Role of Men Has Been Affected During the Years of Crisis in Greece," as well as delivering a lecture titled "Anger and Introjections in the Family." She provided her psychotherapeutic services voluntarily for eight consecutive years within a social solidarity network and worked for another seven years in a hospital setting. In recent years, she has focused on the psychoanalytic model, attending the clinical training of KELP, with presentations and psychoanalysis conferences. She is a member of EEPS (Hellenic Society of Psychotherapy) and EAP (European Association for Psychotherapy).

Anastasiou Savvina is a Psychologist and Scientific Director at the Psychotherapeutic Center - Multipurpose Space Animus Corpus, located in Ilisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the Athens University Hospital "Aiginiteio." Additionally, she has attended educational seminars on Psychotraumatology, a Counseling Psychology workshop, as well as training in the MMPI-II Personality Test. The psychotherapeutic interventions she applies include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Hellenic Olympians Association, due to her distinction in Synchronized Swimming.

Vourlioti Eirini - Niki is a Psychologist (MSc) – Psychotherapist with a psychoanalytic orientation. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Psychology of Panteion University. Subsequently, she pursued her postgraduate studies at the University of Surrey, England, specializing in Health Psychology. Her master's degree enabled her to delve into the role of psychology; specifically, how an individual's psychological state can affect health and the manifestation or absence of disease. She holds a professional practice license, specialized in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and has over ten years of clinical experience in Mental Health institutions (Aeginiteio Hospital, I.PSY.P.E., E.P.I.P.S.Y., Mental Health and Research Centers, Private Psychiatric Facilities). Her participation in numerous seminars, clinical trainings, and voluntary practices from 2008 to the present enables her to competently undertake the treatment and management of a broad spectrum of mental disorders.

Psychologist - Psychotherapist Elena Kapantai has maintained her private practice in Rafina since 2012, offering counseling and psychotherapy to adults, couples, and parents. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional psychologist license. She has completed specialized training in Systemic – Family Counseling at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships, as well as extensive training in Psychodrama at the Psychodramaforum in Berlin. Throughout her professional career, she has collaborated with organizations such as the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA), the Day Center “Heliotropio,” the Municipality of Rafina-Pikermi, and the Municipality of Galatsi, coordinating psychodrama groups, parent counseling, and psychological support. Since 2024, she has been a collaborator at the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the University of Thessaly in the psychotherapist training program of a synthetic orientation “Alypias Techni.” She has participated in conferences, seminars, and scientific workshops in Greece and abroad, focusing on systemic approaches, psychopathology, addictions, family relationships, and psychotherapy through creative expression. Additionally, she has authored a paper titled “Psychodrama and Puppet Theater in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Psychotic Patients,” which was presented at a Panhellenic Psychiatric Conference. Her approach is based on systemic thinking and the experiential techniques of psychodrama, aiming to enhance mental resilience, improve relationships, and promote personal development. Sessions are conducted in person or online, with strict adherence to confidentiality and discretion.

Katsantonis Vasilis is a Psychologist with a private practice in Gkyzi. He is a doctoral candidate at the University of Oxford, specializing in Applied Psychology, with at least 15 years of experience in this field as well as in Clinical and Forensic Psychology. He holds a degree in Applied Psychology from Seattle University, Washington, and a master's diploma in Applied Psychology from the University of Oxford, as well as in Clinical and Forensic Psychology from the University of Portsmouth. Additionally, he has ten years of experience in Counseling Psychology. He is also a member of the American Psychological Association.

Maria Rapti is a Psychologist who has dedicated her professional career to psychology with a strong emphasis on Systemic Psychotherapy. Her studies began in 2009, and since then she has expanded her knowledge through specialized training and professional experience. Since 2024, she has been enrolled in a postgraduate program in Systemic Psychotherapy, while concurrently continuing her education at the Human Relations Laboratory. Previously, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2020-2023), as well as studies in Counseling Psychology (2012-2014). Additionally, she holds an HND in Speech Therapy (2011-2012) and has completed a Foundation in Speech Therapy (2009). In her professional practice, since 2024 she has been providing online sessions and collaborating with a Neuropsychiatric Clinic, offering individual online psychotherapy. Prior to this, she completed an internship at the same clinic and worked with children with learning difficulties, providing counseling to parents. Her experience also includes internships at "Arogi" (KDAP-MEA), the "Exelixi" center with a focus on autism, as well as supporting bilingual children in an institution. She remains active in continuing professional development through seminars, including training on LGBTQ+ awareness and counseling issues, psychodrama, Art Therapy, and dramatherapy. Maria Rapti consistently seeks to develop her skills further in order to provide optimal support to her clients.

Moustaka Anna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki - Lycabettus. She studied Psychology at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), where she graduated with distinction and completed her internship at the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Athens (Pangrati Department). Subsequently, she specialized in Family Psychotherapy at the Institute for Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logo Psychis" and received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital. Simultaneously, she volunteered at the Family Clinic and the Child Psychiatry Clinic of the General Children’s Hospital "Agia Sofia" and worked in various public and private institutions. Prior to focusing on the science of Psychology, she completed her studies at the Law School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and worked as a Lawyer specializing in Family Law. Currently, alongside the services provided in her office and through online sessions, she works as a Psychologist at the Kaisariani Community Center.

Diamantopoulou Sofia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice at the Megaron Concert Hall. She specializes in Clinical Mental Health through postgraduate studies at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, and holds a Professional Practice License. Her psychotherapeutic specialization is in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, and she works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist in the Adult Therapy Department at the Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy (I.E.TH.S.). Simultaneously, she has been trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She has worked as a Psychologist in the Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "DAFNI," and at the camp "Athitaki." She has been a regular member of the Hellenic Psychologists Association (SEPS) since 2020.

Toumanian Nektar is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ilioupoli. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a license to practice as a Psychologist. She completed postgraduate studies in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and later specialized in the four-year Systemic Psychotherapy and Family Therapy Program at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships, enabling her to work therapeutically with individuals, families, couples, and groups. Additionally, she has been trained in Grief Support and Counseling for children, adolescents, and mourning families, the role of applied neuroscience in mental health, Vocational Guidance, as well as the Multidimensional Personality Inventory MMPI-2. She has extensive experience, having collaborated with mental health organizations in both the private and public sectors, providing psychological support and counseling to socially vulnerable groups, children, adolescents, and families. In the past, she has volunteered with NGOs, Mental Health and Research Centers, as well as Psychosocial Rehabilitation Units and Residential Facilities. Finally, she regularly attends scientific conferences and continuing education seminars, considering continuous education and self-development a fundamental "tool" in her professional career.

Kolisoglou Andreas is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. He holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University. He has voluntarily offered his services to various organizations primarily addressing individuals with disabilities (KESYP Aigaleo, Psychiatric Hospital of Athens Dromokaiteio, Municipality of Petroupoli, VSA Hellas, Special Olympics, Anthropos Elpida Politismos) and has collaborated for five years with the Onassis Foundation’s House of Letters and Arts in seminar cycles aimed at citizens with or without disabilities. He contributed to the creation of the dance group “DAGIPOLI” (2004), and one year later, in cooperation with the municipal authority of Petroupoli, established the morning creative engagement department and the dance-theatre expression department for people with disabilities. In 2010, at the association “Anthropos Elpida Politismos,” he created the expressive movement department, which has participated in several artistic events. In 2018, he took part in a dance-related tribute by Vice Greece titled: The Art of Equality. He has conducted pilot research on the topic: “Embodiment / Ensomatoviosi / Endosomatoviosi of professional Greek dancers with motor disabilities,” part of which was published in the collective volume “Disability and Society” by Tziola Editions. He is a member of the “Panhellenic Psychological Association” and an official collaborator of the psychological support network “Psy-counsellors.” In May 2016, he founded the space Psykapa (psykapa.gr), where psychological services are provided to all interested parties. Specifically, counseling services are offered for children, adolescents, and adults; counseling for people with disabilities; counseling for parents and relatives of people with disabilities; couple and family counseling; cognitive skills assessment and investigation of learning difficulties; as well as administration of psychometric tests.

Η Παλπάνου Σοφία είναι Στρατιωτικός Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια-Κλινικός Νευροψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Πλατεία Μαβίλη, όπου πραγματοποιεί ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας CBT, πλήρεις νευροψυχολογικούς ελέγχους, αξιολογήσεις Νοημοσύνης (WAIS–IV),  καθώς και αξιολογήσεις ΔΕΠΥ σε ενήλικες.

Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία και τις Νοητικές Νευροεπιστήμες από την Ιατρική Σχολή του ΕΚΠΑ σε συνεργασία με το Montreal Neurological Institute του Πανεπιστημίου McGill του Καναδά με βαθμό «Άριστα». Διαθέτει τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία στην Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών και συνεχίζει να επιμορφώνετα με σεμινάρια εξειδίκευσης στις θεραπείες τρίτης γενιάς της ΓΣΘ, όπως η Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – ACT).

Από το 2019 εργάζεται στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του 414 Στρατιωτικού Νοσοκομείου Ειδικών Νοσημάτων, όπου διενεργεί νευροψυχολογικές αξιολογήσεις ψυχιατρικών και νευρολογικών ασθενών με στόχο την τεκμηρίωση της φύσης και της σοβαρότητας των νοητικών ελλειμμάτων. Βασικός σκοπός είναι η εκτίμηση της λειτουργικότητας (επαγγελματική καταλληλότητα, λήψη αποφάσεων, αυτοφροντίδα, αυτονομία, δικαιοπρακτική ικανότητα, αξιολογήσεις ΚΕΠΑ), καθώς και η επιλογή εξατομικευμένου θεραπευτικού πλάνου. Παράλληλα, πραγματοποιεί αξιολογήσεις για τη διερεύνηση νευροαναπτυξιακών διαταραχών με εξειδίκευση στη ΔΕΠΥ ενηλίκων, ενώ χορηγεί πληθώρα ψυχομετρικών κλιμάκων και ημιδομημένων συνεντεύξεων, όπως το Ανιχνευτικό Ερωτηματολόγιο Προσωπικότητας SCID-5-PD και το Πολυφασικό Ερωτηματολόγιο Προσωπικότητας της Μινεσότα®-2. Επιπλέον, παρέχει ψυχοθεραπευτική και συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε νοσηλευόμενους ασθενείς και στις οικογένειές τους, ενώ αναλαμβάνει την εποπτεία Ομάδων Ψυχοκοινωνικής Μέριμνας στην Αττική και την Πελοπόννησο. Στο παρελθόν υπήρξε μέλος της Διασυνδετικής Ψυχιατρικής στο 401 Γενικό Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο, όπου παρείχε υποστήριξη σε ασθενείς με χρόνιες παθήσεις, στη διαχείριση οξέων διαγνώσεων, καθώς και σε συγγενείς στη διαχείριση του πένθους.