Psychologists in Agia Paraskevi

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elena Georgakopoulou is a Counseling Psychologist - Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a professional license to practice in England (HCPC Register PYL 15025) since 2006, and a professional license in Greece since 2008. She is also a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and has worked as a Psychologist in the National Health Service of the United Kingdom (NHS), providing therapy to adults and children with severe clinical symptomatology. She has worked with adults and children and utilizes an eclectic and integrative model combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systemic, and person-centered approaches. Her work often involves collaboration with parents, as well as coordination with other agencies such as educational settings, while in Greece she works remotely. She is interested in and can assist in areas such as autism and autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety and depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), low self-esteem and self-confidence, loss of meaning and direction in life, relational and attachment difficulties, and parental counseling. Sessions are also provided in English.

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.

Anastasiadi Marina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology in Education, Health, and Work, from the Department of Education and Preschool Education of the same institution. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior and at the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has completed training in Parent Schools coordination at the Panhellenic Federation of Parent Groups and training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aiginiteio Hospital of Athens. She has significant, extensive professional experience as a Psychologist, working with adults facing a wide range of daily life challenges, and with children, adolescents, parents, and educators in Primary and Secondary education, in special therapy centers, in a shelter structure for unaccompanied minors, and at a Center for Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling & Support (KEDASY). Lastly, she regularly attends specialized training seminars on psychology, counseling, and psychotherapy with the aim of continuous professional development and advancement, focusing on the Third Wave Cognitive Therapies (Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness).

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.