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.

Deli Nadia is a Psychologist - Performance Psychologist and a trainee Integrative Psychotherapist, offering individual sessions to adolescents and adults. She provides in-person and online sessions, creating a safe and supportive environment where each individual can express themselves and discover new ways of understanding and managing their difficulties.

She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology and continued her specialization in the field of Sports & Performance Psychology, deepening her understanding of the relationship between mental resilience, performance, and personal development. As a Sports Psychologist, she focuses on the connection between emotions, behaviors, and performance, supporting the athlete both psychologically and as an evolving individual. Simultaneously, her training in Integrative Psychotherapy, which combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and systemic thinking, allows her to approach the therapy client holistically, respecting their personal history and the needs of each moment.

In her professional career, she has collaborated with sports teams and private organizations, providing both psychotherapy services and psychoeducational seminars centered on supporting individuals in demanding environments. Her goal is to enhance self-awareness, self-confidence, and mental well-being, taking into account individual needs and the environment in which the person lives. Her philosophy is based on empathy, respect, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship. She believes that every difficulty presents an opportunity for growth, and that through a carefully designed and scientifically grounded therapeutic process, individuals can develop new ways of thinking, be empowered, and find greater balance in their daily lives.

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.

Nektaria Siatra is a Psychologist based in Agia Paraskevi, specializing in counseling and psychotherapy for adults.

She is trained in systemic therapy and in supporting couples and families, and has attended specialized seminars on depression, anxiety, psychological trauma, and sexuality.

Her professional experience includes work in mental health residential facilities, as well as in support centers for adolescents, parents, and families. In her private practice, she offers individual sessions with a focus on the systemic approach, emphasizing the role of human relationships in emotional well-being.

As a Psychologist and Systemic Therapist, she is committed to mental health care and to strengthening interpersonal connections. She works with adolescents, couples, and families, while consistently continuing her theoretical and practical training through ongoing education, personal therapy, and supervision.

She believes that personal growth and emotional balance require nurturing meaningful relationships that offer inspiration, support, and purpose. Self-care and the care of our relationships form the foundation of a fulfilling and authentic life.

From the perspective of Systemic Thinking, each person is seen as part of a broader whole. Every change in one member of the system has the potential to bring positive transformation to the entire system. People often experience psychological distress within relationships—but through genuine and supportive interaction, those same relationships can become a space for healing and growth.

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.

Η Μαρία Σαρλάκη είναι Ψυχολόγος με ακαδημαϊκή και επαγγελματική εξειδίκευση στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Αποφοίτησε το 2022 από το University of Central Lancashire με πτυχίο BSc στην Ψυχολογία και συνεχίζει τις σπουδές της στο μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα MA Counseling & Psychotherapy στο University of East London (2022-2025), εστιάζοντας στη θεραπευτική παρέμβαση και τη συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη.Από το 2022 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο ψυχολόγου στην Ελλάδα, όπου παρέχει ψυχολογικές υπηρεσίες σε άτομα με ποικίλες ανάγκες. Παράλληλα, από το 2023 έως το 2025 εργάζεται ως ψυχολόγος στο Metropolitan College, ενώ στο παρελθόν έχει συνεργαστεί με το Κέντρο Λογοθεραπείας Νέας Μάκρης (2022-2023) και τη Σχολή Σκύλων Οδηγών "Λάρα" (2022-2023), αποκτώντας εμπειρία σε διαφορετικά πλαίσια ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης.Έχει συμμετάσχει σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα, ενισχύοντας διαρκώς τη γνώση και τις δεξιότητές της. Μεταξύ αυτών, έχει παρακολουθήσει το συνέδριο «Εργασιακό Άγχος και Σύνδρομο Επαγγελματικής Εξουθένωσης» στο Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων (2024), το Συνέδριο Εγκληματολογικής Ψυχολογίας στο London Metropolitan University (2024), καθώς και σεμινάρια για την Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία στο Ελληνικό Ανοιχτό Πανεπιστήμιο (2023) και την Ενδοοικογενειακή Βία στο City Unity (2023).Μιλάει άπταιστα ελληνικά και αγγλικά, γεγονός που της επιτρέπει να παρέχει συμβουλευτικές και θεραπευτικές υπηρεσίες σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα ατόμων.Στην ψυχοθεραπευτική της πρακτική, προσεγγίζει κάθε άτομο με σεβασμό και ενσυναίσθηση, δημιουργώντας έναν ασφαλή χώρο όπου μπορεί να εξερευνήσει τον εσωτερικό του κόσμο.Με βασικό άξονα την Ψυχοδυναμική προσέγγιση και ενσωματώνοντας στοιχεία από τη Συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεία, βοηθά τους ενήλικες να κατανοήσουν τις βαθύτερες αιτίες των συναισθημάτων και των συμπεριφορών τους, ενισχύοντας την προσωπική τους ανάπτυξη και αυτογνωσία. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με εφήβους και παιδιά τυπικού πληθυσμού, στηρίζοντάς τους στην ανάπτυξη της συναισθηματικής τους ανθεκτικότητας.Ο στόχος της είναι να συνοδεύσει τους θεραπευόμενους στη διαδρομή τους προς την αυτογνωσία, την αλλαγή και την ισορροπία, βοηθώντας τους να ανακαλύψουν τις δυνάμεις που ήδη υπάρχουν μέσα τους.

Pauletsi - Stefani Aleksandra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and operates a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She holds a degree in Psychology with a postgraduate qualification in "Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders" from the Medical School of the University of Athens and has been trained in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). She is also a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, works as a psychologist in a kindergarten, and contributes articles on psychological topics to various websites. Additionally, her voluntary experience and participation in numerous conferences, seminars, and research projects related to various issues in the fields of Psychology and Psychiatry have provided her with extensive knowledge in her field. She offers therapy for adults, adolescents, and parent counseling. Her office provides specialized interventions for anxiety and stress, depression, grief, interpersonal relationship problems, eating issues, psychosomatic conditions, professional goal setting, and more generally for managing difficulties related to mental health and enhancing self-esteem.

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.

Restart Coaching & Psychological Solutions was founded by Katia Petrocheilou and Evangelia Bakola and is based in Agia Paraskevi. The life issues they address concern common problems or crises that occur in ordinary people living ordinary lives. The creation of healthy and functional relationships, child-rearing, self-care and self-esteem, and career development are such life matters. To these are added less common life challenges, such as managing a chronic medical condition, handling a psychiatric diagnosis, or coping with a disability, which result in a complete and radical disruption of daily life. The scientific team at Restart is committed to providing the tools and techniques you need to successfully address both common and uncommon problems at every stage of life. Utilizing many contemporary as well as traditional proven methods (coaching, psychotherapy, EMDR, etc.), they offer you over 30 years of experience and a holistic approach that combines coaching, psychotherapy, EMDR, nutrition, and physical fitness improvement, ensuring that no issue remains unsolvable.

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.

Ms. Katsouli Anastasia is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She obtained her initial psychology degrees from Deree College and the Open University with a scholarship and first-class honors (BA Hons in Psychology). She continued her postgraduate studies in counseling and psychotherapy with a scholarship from Deree College, where she graduated with distinction (MSc in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy). She completed her internship at the 1st Municipal Medical Center of the Municipality of Athens and at the counseling center of the American College of Greece. She is a member of the American Psychological Association as well as the Hellenic Psychological Society. She has published research at international, pan-European, and national psychology conferences and has delivered lectures and seminars to international organizations and groups. She continues her long-standing professional development by attending specialized training seminars in psychology to keep updated with innovative psychotherapeutic practices. Additionally, she volunteers on support and psychological assistance helplines. She specializes in adults, and her extensive education, continuous professional development, and psychotherapeutic approach enable her to address a wide range of diagnoses and psychological issues. At the core of her psychotherapeutic practice are always empathy, understanding, respect, acceptance, and genuine concern.

Lydia Papaioannou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Athens and subsequently completed a five-year postgraduate training in the psychotherapeutic approach of Psychodrama at PSY.K.A.P. Simultaneously, she has attended various training programs, including the Clinical Psychopathology program at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the seminar "Facilitation of Adolescent and Youth Groups" (SEOEN) at the Athens Center for Human Studies (AKMA). She has been working as a Psychologist since 2019, offering sessions in both individual and group settings to adults, children, and adolescents.

Gaki Aspa is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a degree in Psychology and a master's degree (MSc) in Clinical Mental Health from the School of Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Additionally, she has specialized in Systemic Therapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships. She has also attended numerous continuing education seminars in the fields of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Psychotherapy (for children, adolescents, and adults). Furthermore, she has volunteered in the creative engagement of children with autism spectrum disorders.

Currently, she is training in Systemic Synthetic Couples Therapy and continues to enhance her knowledge as well as her therapeutic tools.

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.

Kostoglou Dimitra is a Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an MSc in Neuropsychology from the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands. She has specialized in Existential Psychotherapy and has served as a Psychologist in various public and private organizations. She is certified by the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP).

Maurandrea Nota is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, PhD Candidate at the Medical School of the University of Athens, and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She works with adults and adolescents facing mental health challenges such as eating disorders, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictions, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem, and others. Additionally, she supports parents in strengthening their role. Her approach is based on developing a therapeutic relationship in which the patient can safely and confidently understand and connect with themselves. Regarding her education, she is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Crete with postgraduate studies in Addiction Treatment. She is specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and concurrently specializes in the Treatment of Eating Disorders at Aeginiteio Hospital, where she also serves as a Scientific Collaborator in the respective Unit.

Platyrraxou Marianna is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She has specialized in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples. She is a regular member of the Hellenic and European Counseling Associations as well as the International and Hellenic Network for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT-ICEEFT). She works with individuals, couples, families, parents, and groups on issues related to interpersonal relationships, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, other emotional disorders and mood disorders, gender identity issues, Asperger's syndrome, among others. Within a framework of safety and acceptance, she aims to provide psychological support to adolescents and adults and to highlight their skills and mental resources, with the goal of empowering them and achieving a balanced life. She has 25 years of experience in the field of community services, communication, and corporate social responsibility. She has collaborated with an extensive network of people and groups with very diverse backgrounds, experiences, needs, behaviors, and life attitudes. She has a deep understanding of human behavior, interpersonal relationships, and the challenges each individual faces throughout life in an ever-changing world.