Psychologists in Agia Paraskevi

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.

Dr. Lioupi Xrysanthi is a Psychologist and Systemic Family Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a Doctorate in Health Psychology, a Master's degree in Psychology from the UK, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is specialized in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy, Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method, and Psychology of Infants, Children, and Adolescents. She has 10 years of clinical experience in public and private mental health facilities and hospitals, research work in national and pan-European programs, as well as teaching experience as a Psychology Lecturer at universities in Greece and abroad. She supports Adults, Children, Adolescents, Couples, and Families facing difficulties such as anxiety, depressive mood, phobias, panic attacks, stress, addictions, or problems related to school, work, and relationships. She offers a framework of safety, confidentiality, and support, respecting the pace and needs of each individual. Her goal is for every client to feel heard and truly understood. Sessions are conducted in person in Agia Paraskevi or online.

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.

Pavletsi - Stefani Alexandra 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.

Ο Παπαδογιωργάκης Ιωάννης είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής με ειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) και πραγματοποιεί διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Ευρωπαϊκού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου και του Τμήματος Φιλοσοφικών και Κοινωνικών Σπουδών του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Έχει ολοκληρώσει εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας & Συμβουλευτικής στην Αθήνα, ενώ εμπλουτίζει διαρκώς τις γνώσεις και τις δεξιότητές του μέσω επιστημονικών σεμιναρίων και επιμορφωτικών προγραμμάτων στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας. Παρέχει διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, αξιοποιώντας επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις με στόχο την εξατομικευμένη υποστήριξη κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Παράλληλα, είναι Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης στο Εθνικό Μετσόβιο Πολυτεχνείο (ΕΜΠ) και έχει συνεργαστεί ως ψυχοθεραπευτής με το Therapy Today. Διαθέτει κλινική εμπειρία από ψυχιατρικές κλινικές, κέντρα ψυχικής υγείας και μονάδες ψυχοκοινωνικής αποκατάστασης. Είναι μέλος της Αμερικανικής Ψυχολογικής Εταιρείας (APA) και δεσμεύεται στη συνεχή επαγγελματική εξέλιξη και στην παροχή υπηρεσιών ψυχικής υγείας υψηλής ποιότητας.

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).

Merantza Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a Person-Centered Approach and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She was born and studied in Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and is a graduate of the Master’s Program in Child Psychology (MSc in the Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. Additionally, she has completed a three-year training program in Person-Centered Counseling/Psychotherapy, earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centered Counselling/Psychotherapy from ICPS College in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. She acquired clinical experience at the University Child Psychiatry Clinic at the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital through collaboration with the multidisciplinary team of the Outpatient Unit, participating in the collection of children’s psychosocial histories and administration of diagnostic tests, as well as in the operation of the Special Clinic for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Moreover, she attended an annual training program in Special Education and Training organized by the Developmental Pediatrics Unit of the University Clinic of Athens and received certification for her training in the Children’s Apperception Test (C.A.T.) and Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T.) projective testing programs for children and adults, respectively. Furthermore, she participated in the pilot adult mental health program within the framework of support and health promotion programs of the Municipality of Athens, in collaboration with the NGO “Aktaia.”

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.

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.

Myrgianni Roula is a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, Couples Therapist, and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and possesses a master's degree in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. Additionally, she is certified in administering the MMPI-2 psychometric test. She has worked at the psychiatric clinic of the 251 Air Force General Hospital, the Breast Clinic of the Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas," as well as at the municipal polyclinics of Cholargos and Papagou. Currently, she treats a wide range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and bipolar disorder. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Η Αποστολοπούλου Ιωάννα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στη Πλατεία Μαβίλη. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο και ειδικεύτηκε στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία σε Μεταπτυχιακό επίπεδο στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Συνέχισε τις σπουδές της στην Ιατρική σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Aθηνών, όπου εκπόνησε την διδακτορική της διατριβή στον τομέα της ψυχολογικής προσέγγισης της παιδικής βαρηκοΐας. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στη γνωσιακή – συμπεριφοριστική κατεύθυνση στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, με ειδίκευση τόσο σε θεραπεία ενηλίκων όσο εφήβων και παιδιών. Στη συνέχεια εξειδικεύτηκε στην γνωσιακή συμπεριφοριστική θεραπεία των διαταραχών πρόσληψης τροφής (ανορεξία, βουλιμία, παχυσαρκία) στο διετές μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα του Αιγηνήτειου νοσοκομείου και της Εταιρείας Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς. Τα κύρια πεδία ενδιαφέροντος της είναι: Α) η ψυχοθεραπεία: από το 2005, διατηρεί γραφείο ψυχολόγου - ψυχοθεραπεύτριας, όπου επιδίδεται στην ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά. Της αρέσει ιδιαίτερα η ομαδική θεραπεία και από το 2003, συντονίζει συχνά ψυχοεκπαιδευτικές ομάδες με αντικείμενα όπως διαχείριση θυμού, ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων διεκδικητικότητας, διαχείριση άγχους, δεξιότητες επικοινωνίας γονεών κ.α. Σαν θεραπεύτρια χρησιμοποιεί γνωσιακές συμπεριφοριστικές τεχνικές ενώ εμπλουτίζει τον θεραπευτικό της τρόπο με στοιχεία και από άλλες ψυχοθεραπευτικές κατευθύνσεις. Β) η διδασκαλία: δίδασκε επί σειρά ετών στο Προπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, στο Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Σπουδων Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας και Σχολικης Ψυχολογίας στη Φιλοσοφική Σχολη του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, ενώ συνεχίζει να διδάσκει στο Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Σπουδών στην Ακοολογία- Νευροωτολογία στην Ιατρική Σχολη του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Παράλληλα, έχει διδάξει ψυχολογία, συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία σε πλήθος ιδιωτικών κολεγίων, ινστιτούτων, και άλλων συναφών δημόσιων και ιδιωτικών φορέων καθώς και έχει συμμετάσχει σε δεκάδες συνέδρια ως εισηγήτρια, συντονίστρια και εκπαιδεύτρια σε εργαστήρια.

Anna Gravani is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of Dundee, United Kingdom. Additionally, she has been trained in Play Therapy at the Psychotherapeutic & Educational Lifelong Learning Center "ERMA," as well as in the Assessment of Child and Adolescent Intelligence using the Greek WISC Intelligence Scale from the Hellenic Society for Psychosocial Health of Children and Adolescents. She completed her internship at the Scientific Association of Adapted Activities "NIKI," the Prevention Center for Substance Abuse & Health Promotion, as well as in Dundee, Scotland. Furthermore, she has been involved in parental counseling and the psychological and educational support of children in centers and facilities such as the Children's Multispace "PRO-PAIDEIA," the Special Education Center "Psycho-Logos," and the Special Education Center "PLAY AND SPEAK." Finally, from 2020 to 2024, she served as the Scientific Director - Supervisor of the team of Psychologists and Special Educators at the Special Education Center "Logocare." In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Η Ανδριάνα Κρεμπενιού,MSc είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αγία Παρασκευή. Η ειδικός έχει ολοκληρώσει το μεταπτυχιακό της στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία στο Universiteit Leiden της Ολλανδίας, όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε σε σύγχρονες, εμπεριστατωμένες θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις και μεθοδολογίες. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, ενώ η εκπαίδευσή της εμπλουτίστηκε περαιτέρω μέσα από έξι χρόνια συστηματικής ειδίκευσης στην Εφηβική Ψυχοπαθολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών «Γ. Γεννηματάς».Η επιστημονική της δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει συμμετοχή σε δημοσίευση στο διεθνές περιοδικό Behaviour Research and Therapy σχετικά με τον ρόλο του γνωστικού μηρυκασμού και της ανησυχίας στην ανάπτυξη μετατραυματικού στρες σε τετραετή longitudinal μελέτη. Η εμπειρία αυτή ενίσχυσε την κατανόησή της για τους μηχανισμούς του τραύματος και τα γνωστικά μοτίβα που επηρεάζουν την πορεία της ψυχικής υγείας.Στην επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει εργαστεί σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα κλινικών και κοινοτικών δομών. Υπήρξε κλινική ψυχολόγος σε δομές εφήβων, καθώς και σε hotspots σε όλη τη χώρα, όπου παρείχε θεραπευτική υποστήριξη σε πληθυσμούς με έντονα ψυχοκοινωνικά και τραυματικά βιώματα. Εργάστηκε επίσης ως Ψυχολόγος στον Διεθνή Οργανισμό Μετανάστευσης, παρέχοντας αξιολογήσεις και παρεμβάσεις σε ευάλωτους πληθυσμούς. Επιπλέον, έχει εμπειρία στη νοσοκομειακή κλινική πράξη, τόσο ως εθελόντρια όσο και ως εκπαιδευόμενη ψυχολόγος στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών «Γ. Γεννηματάς».Στο παρελθόν έχει διδάξει στο Ελληνοβρετανικό Κολλέγιο ως εισηγήτρια σεμιναρίων, αναλαμβάνοντας εκπαιδευτικές ενότητες που αφορούσαν την ψυχολογική αξιολόγηση, τις θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις και την ψυχοεκπαίδευση.Από το 2020 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αγία Παρασκευή, όπου παρέχει ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες και εφήβους.

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.

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.

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.