Psychologists in Agia Paraskevi

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Theodoritsi Io Kai Synergates are based in Agia Paraskevi. Theodoritsi Io is a Psychologist who studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and continued her studies with a Master's degree at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens on the topic "The Science of Stress and Health Promotion." Additionally, at the same academic institution, she completed a second Master's degree in "Special Education" in the Department of Primary Education. Furthermore, she has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior. She possesses considerable experience as a Psychologist, having worked in various facilities and Centers for Special Therapies. Finally, she specializes in Panic Attacks - Phobias and Anxiety and Mood Disorders. The scientific team of Ms. Theodoritsi consists of Psychologists licensed to practice and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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.