Psychologists in Kifisia

Ms. Krokidi Xrysa is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a BSc in Psychology from London Metropolitan University and an MSc in Clinical Psychology (CBT focused) from Hellenic American University, and has completed her training at the Center for Training and Treatment of Eating Disorders (KEADD). Ms. Krokidi has completed further educational programs related to Clinical Psychology, Learning Difficulties, and training in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy, and has particular expertise in managing life changes in women during menopause. In her private practice, she handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each person who seeks her services.

Zarogkika Lina is a Psychologist specializing in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from London Metropolitan University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of East London. Her studies, combined with her clinical experience, have equipped her with a deep understanding of human emotions and behaviors. Her therapeutic approach is based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while also employing an integrative model utilizing tools from systemic, psychodynamic, gestalt, mindfulness, and other modalities. She has been trained and specializes in couples therapy, eating disorder treatment, clinical psychology, sexual education, anxiety, as well as other areas and approaches within the field. With experience in mental health settings and participation in scientific research projects, her aim is to provide practical and meaningful solutions. She focuses on the uniqueness of each individual and creates a safe and supportive environment to help clients address their challenges. Through empathy and contemporary therapeutic methods, she assists in redefining issues for a more functional and balanced daily life. A crucial component of all the above is the establishment of a therapeutic alliance with trust as its fundamental element.

Maria Sakkari is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, licensed to practice (236128), and maintains her office in Kifisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy (IRBT). Within this framework, she provides individual psychotherapy for adults, couples therapy, and parental counseling. Her experience stems from many years of collaboration with diverse therapeutic settings. Specifically, she has worked in Centers for Specialized Therapies - Counseling, undertaking psychotherapy for adults and adolescents as well as parental counseling. Additionally, through her collaboration with specialized online psychotherapy platforms, she offers individual adult psychotherapy and writes articles on issues related to mental health and psychiatric disorders. An important part of her training was her internship at the Day Center PEPSEAEE, focused on the psychosocial rehabilitation and reintegration of patients. She places great emphasis on continuous personal education and development in the fields of Psychology and Psychotherapy, attending numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops. Her primary concern is demonstrating empathy towards the patient, active listening, understanding their needs, and gradually establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship founded on trust. Through guidance in techniques for managing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, therapy aims to promote the patient's mental health and well-being.

Dimitris Xatzigiannakos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. He graduated in Psychology from the Scientific College of Greece (SCG), where he completed his undergraduate studies. He then continued his specialization by obtaining a Master's Degree in Clinical Skills based on Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy, where he also completed his internship. Additionally, the specialist works as an external collaborator with the organization Psychoplefsi. Through his education and professional career, he focuses on developing therapeutic relationships based on understanding, authentic contact, and the relational approach of psychotherapy.

Aleksopoulos Dimitris BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete. He possesses a Master's degree in "Psychology of Physical Education and Sports" from the University of Thessaly, while simultaneously receiving training in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the four-year program of the Society of Cognitive-Behavioral Studies (IEΘS). He has pursued further education in the School Psychology Program at the University of the Aegean and has specialized within the framework of Organizational Psychology in the postgraduate program "Human Resources Management and Organizational Analysis" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has extensive collaboration with counseling structures and frameworks, where he provides individual psychotherapy and counseling services. Additionally, he cooperates with muscle-strengthening facilities, organizing seminars, events, and conferences focusing on the connection between mental health and sports. Concurrently, he collaborates with schools, delivering lectures addressed to educators, parents, and students on contemporary issues of the school community. In the past, he has worked with a social reintegration structure, providing psychotherapeutic support to formerly incarcerated individuals in their efforts toward social reintegration. His primary concern is empathy towards the client, active listening, understanding their needs, and the gradual establishment of a healthy therapeutic relationship founded on trust. Therefore, through guidance in techniques for managing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, the aim is to promote the mental health and well-being of the client.

Emmanouela-Marina Vintiadi was born and resides in Athens. She is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist. She has been trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and continues her education through seminars, clinical groups, study groups, and individual and group supervision. Her postgraduate specialization is in Criminology. She has worked in psychosocial rehabilitation units, municipalities, and psychological support centers with adults, children, and socially vulnerable groups. Additionally, she has participated in research as a scientific collaborator and is a key speaker in webinars and conferences for the training of health professionals as well as for raising public awareness on mental health issues. She collaborates with the Day Center "Galini" of the Non-Profit Organization Prometheus as a psychologist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia, where she conducts in-person and online psychotherapy sessions for adults, adolescents, and couples.

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Fakiri Sevasti is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kifisia. She holds a recognized degree in psychology and has completed her postgraduate studies in London in the field of child psychology at the Institute of Education, University of London. Her dissertation, which was part of a European research project, focused on self-destructive tendencies during adolescence and the influence of the family system on their manifestation. She specialized in the systemic approach to individuals, couples, and families at the Human Relations Research Laboratory, earning the title of Systemic Psychotherapist. Concurrently, she specialized at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Athens in collaboration with the Research University of Athens and the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, focusing on behavioral therapy and enriching her therapeutic techniques for families with psychotic members. Currently, she is undergoing clinical specialization training in couple therapy at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Therapy "Logo Psychis." Finally, she has attended and participated in conferences as a speaker and coordinator and has developed written work for the medical website iatro.gr, as well as for journals concerning mental health.

To nε͂ma είναι ένας σύγχρονος πολυδύναμος χώρος ψυχικής υγείας στην Κηφισιά, σχεδιασμένος ώστε να καλύπτει τις ανάγκες υποστήριξης σε ατομικό και ομαδικό επίπεδο. Επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας με μακρά εμπειρία στην ψυχιατρική, την ψυχοθεραπεία και τη συμβουλευτική, μαζί με επαγγελματίες από άλλους κλάδους, συγκροτούν μια συνεκτική και εξειδικευμένη ομάδα που συνδυάζει γνώση, εμπειρία και επιστημονική υπευθυνότητα, προσφέροντας ουσιαστική υποστήριξη σε κάθε άνθρωπο. Ακολουθούν λίγα λόγια για την ομάδα:

Ελεάνα Παπαγεωργίου - Κλινική Ψυχολόγος, Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια ( Υπεύθυνη Θεραπευτικής Ομάδας)

Η Ελεάνα Παπαγεωργίου είναι κλινική ψυχολόγος και ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Πανεπιστημίου Strasbourg I. Έχει εργαστεί (από το 1997) στο Τμήμα Εφήβων και Νέων του 18 Άνω του Ψυχιατρικού Νοσοκομείου Αττικής, στο Τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής Εφήβων και Νέων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών «Γεώργιος Γεννηματάς», καθώς και στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική Ενηλίκων του ίδιου νοσοκομείου. Στο έργο της περιλαμβάνεται επίσης η εκπαίδευση και εποπτεία ασκούμενων φοιτητών και νέων επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας. Η κλινική της εργασία εστιάζει στην ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία, την ψυχαναλυτική ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία και την ψυχοθεραπεία ζεύγους, στην ψυχοδιαγνωστική καθώς και στην λειτουργία εποπτικών ομάδων επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας.

Λίνα Αργυράκη - Κλινική Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια

Είναι απόφοιτη Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, ενώ έχει ψυχοθεραπευτική εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή- Συμπεριφορική θεραπεία από την Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών. Έχει εργαστεί σε σε ψυχιατρικά τμήματα, κέντρα ψυχικής υγείας και μονάδες διαταραχών μνήμης, όπου ανέλαβε ψυχοθεραπευτικές παρεμβάσεις και ψυχομετρικές αξιολογήσεις. Συνεργάζεται με ενήλικες, παιδιά- εφήβους και γηριατρικό πληθυσμό.

χιατρικές δομές και νοσοκομεία, καθώς και σε ιδιωτικό πλαίσιο.

Στέλλα Παλαιολόγου - Κλινική Ψυχολόγος

Κατέχει ειδίκευση στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία και Ψυχαναλυτική κατεύθυνση (Université Paul Valéry – Montpellier 3), ενώ, εχει εκπαιδευτεί στην κλινική αξιολόγηση και στη χρήση προβολικών μεθόδων καθώς και στην στην Κλινική του Εφήβου (DU Clinique de l’adolescent, Université Paris Cité). Εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με ενήλικες και εφήβους.

Γεωργία Πασά - Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια

Ολοκλήρωσε τις σπουδές της ως Ψυχολόγος στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με ειδίκευση στη ψυχαναλυτική θεωρία και στη θεωρία των αντικειμενοτρόπων σχέσεων, καθώς και στις θεωρητικές-θεραπευτικές τεχνικές που αναπτύχθηκαν στο χώρο της ψυχοδυναμικής ψυχοθεραπείας, καθώς και στην Ομαδική, Οικογενειακή Θεραπεία και στη Θεραπεία Ζεύγους.

Μανώλης Τσαγκαράκης - Ψυχολόγος

Κατέχει ειδίκευση στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία, ενώ είναι πτυχιούχος Φυσικής. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία (ΕΠΙΨΥ (Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής) και του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου (Γ.Ν.Α.) και στην Ψυχική Υγεία Εφήβων (Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών «Γεώργιος Γεννηματάς») ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει και τις διετείς εκπαιδεύσεις της Ελληνικής Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρείας (ΕΨΕ) και της Ελληνικής Ψυχοσωματικής Εταιρείας (ΕΨΣΕ). Από το 2022 εργάζεται ως Σχολικός Ψυχολόγος στη δευτεροβάθμια εκπαίδευση του Δήμου Αθηναίων ενώ επιτελεί ερευνητικό έργο σε συνεργασία με πανεπιστημιακούς φορείς σε τομείς όπως η ψυχοσωματική εφήβων, οι διαταραχές προσωπικότητας και το πένθος.

Γιώργος Τσιρίτας - Ειδ. Ψυχιατρικής , Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας,Ψυχοθεραπευτής

Είναι Eιδικευόμενος Ψυχίατρος Ενηλίκων και Ψυχοθεραπευτής. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωστική-Αναλυτική (Ψυχαναλυτική) Ψυχοθεραπεία (CAT), ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία που εστιάζει σε στάσεις και ρόλους εδραιωμένους στο παρελθόν που συντελούν σε ψυχικές δυσκολίες στο σήμερα. Έχει κλινική εμπειρία σε επείγοντα ψυχιατρικά περιστατικά και Διασυνδετική Ψυχιατρική, και έχει παρακολουθήσει σεμινάρια, συνέδρια και ημερίδες της Ελληνικής Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρείας.

Papakonstantinou Vasilis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and Addiction Counselor with a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a degree in Psychology from an English University (OU) and a license to practice as a Psychologist. He was trained in Person-Centered and Focusing experiential Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Focusing Center. Additionally, he received training in an integrative psychotherapy model (Group therapy, Family Systemic therapy, Cognitive therapy, Relapse prevention, Motivational interviewing) with applications including Addiction counseling. He holds a Diploma in Addictions Counselling from The Center for Addiction Treatment Studies. He has also been trained in Mental Health Promotion by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Athens in collaboration with King’s College, London Educational Trust for Health Improvement. His professional experience includes working as a freelancer in individual and group psychotherapy, while concurrently working at a detoxification structure (KEAS) and volunteering his services to NGOs attuned to contemporary social needs, such as the cancer patient association KEFI and the volunteer group Symplefsi. Furthermore, he has provided his services at the Pain Management Clinics of Aretaieio and the Red Cross. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Society of Counseling, an esteemed member of the Hellenic and European Society of Psychotherapy, and holds a European Certificate in Psychotherapy.

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.

Fagkountes - Papoudos Tzoulia is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist based in Kifisia, where she maintains a private practice, offering individual psychotherapy for adults as well as online sessions.

She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychology at the University of Strasbourg. She has been trained in Systemic – Family Therapy and Child Psychology.

She specializes in the management of anxiety, depressive mood, interpersonal relationships, and parental counseling, emphasizing the understanding of patterns that affect emotional life and relationships.

She provides sessions at her office in Kifisia, conducts sessions in Mykonos during specific time periods, and also offers online psychotherapy, serving individuals from all over Greece and abroad.

Skafidas Spyros BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Nicosia and a master's degree in Criminology from the same University. Additionally, he has attended a seminar on "Criminological Research: The Contribution of Psychology" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and he currently participates in the seminar "Anxiety and Depression: Psychoeducation and Management" at the same institution. He completed his internship at the Counseling Station "Agia Skepi" in Cyprus and was part of the Psychosocial Care Team at the Armored Training Center (KETTH) Avlona. Moreover, he provided psychological counseling support on the Armed Forces SOS 24-hour hotline at the 414 Military Hospital of Special Diseases (SNEN) and has worked as a Psychologist at the KDAP MEA Prosvasis. Currently, he is a Psychologist at the Day Care and Day Care Center for People with Disabilities "Nikodimos Graikos" of the Foundation for the Care of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities or Down Syndrome "Maria Kokkori".

Antonopoulou Paraskeui is a licensed Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She approaches therapy with respect, authenticity, and genuine interest in the individual, while also undergoing continuous training in Integrative Psychotherapy as part of a four-year program at the University of Thessaly.

She has received specialized training in anxiety and stress, grief, and psychological trauma, emphasizing the creation of a safe and supportive therapeutic environment tailored to the needs of each individual.

She has experience in group therapeutic processes with a systemic approach, while also engaging in individual therapy and supervision, aiming for ongoing personal and professional development, as well as providing the highest quality psychological services possible.

She works with individuals who wish to address anxiety and stress management, emotional difficulties, grief, and issues related to transitional life phases.

Η Ζαφειροπούλου Γεωργία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Κηφισιά. Εξειδικεύεται στη γνωσιακή - συμπεριφορική ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) και παρέχει ψυχοθεραπευτικές υπηρεσίες σε ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, κατάθλιψη, κρίσεις πανικού, εργασιακό στρες και δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις. Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται δια ζώσης και εξ αποστάσεως.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία και Συμβουλευτική και την Οργανωσιακή ψυχολογία, κατέχοντας πτυχίο BSc in Psychology and Counselling από το Teesside University, μεταπτυχιακό MSc in Psychology από το University of Plymouth και μεταπτυχιακό MSc in Work Psychology από το Loughborough University. 

Παράλληλα, έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) με 4ετή εκπαίδευση στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ). Επιπλέον, έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην κλινική ψυχοπαθολογία και τις κλινικές δεξιότητες στην ψυχοπαθολογία "Παναγιώτης Ουλής" από την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του ΕΚΠΑ (Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής) και έχει ολοκληρώσει εκπαίδευση 500 ωρών στην εφαρμοσμένη ανάλυση συμπεριφοράς (ABA). Τέλος, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στη Συμπόνια (Compassion Focused Therapy - CFT).

Διαθέτει εμπειρία σε ψυχοθεραπευτικά και κλινικά πλαίσια, έχοντας συνεργαστεί με το Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ) στο Τμήμα Θεραπειών Ενηλίκων, με δομές υποστήριξης ηλικιωμένων παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη, καθώς και με άτομα στο φάσμα του αυτισμού εφαρμόζοντας συμπεριφορικές παρεμβάσεις. 

Παράλληλα, έχει  μακρόχρονη εμπειρία ως Οργανωσιακός Ψυχολόγος σε μεγάλους οργανισμούς, ενώ συνεργάζεται με πάροχο Employee Assistance Programmes, αναλαμβάνοντας δράσεις για την πρόληψη και διαχείριση ψυχοκοινωνικών κινδύνων και παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής, εκπαίδευσης και ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε εργαζόμενους και τις οικογένειές τους.

Kostis Panagiotis is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a professional license and has extensive experience in the psychological support of children, adolescents, and adults. His therapeutic approach combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Systemic Psychotherapy, emphasizing the individual as a member of their family and social environment.

He has worked for years in child protection and vulnerable population services, conducting both individual sessions and family support. Concurrently, he has experience in coordinating shelter facilities and managing mental health issues in vulnerable social groups.

He studied Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and pursued postgraduate studies in Child Development (MSc in Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. He has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, while his systemic approach has been shaped through extensive training at the Athenian Center for the Study of Man.

Panagiota Gkovila is a Psychologist - Integrative Psychotherapist. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology (BSc Psychology) at the University of East London, UK. She has completed her postgraduate studies in Counselling and Psychotherapy (MA Counselling & Psychotherapy) at the same university, focusing on the Integrative Approach with core elements including Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. She has undertaken further training at Aeginiteio Hospital in the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Athens, specializing in Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills in Psychopathology. Additionally, she completed a one-year advanced training program in Classical Psychoanalysis at the Institute of Classical Psychoanalysis. She has also specialized in the Management of Emotional and Psychological Trauma and Panic Attacks at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has volunteered at the Society for Mental Health Aid & Social Support - ANIMA, the Human Research and Psychotherapy Center - KEPSA, as well as at the Community Counseling Center of the Metropolitan College, providing counseling support and conducting individual and group sessions. Currently, she practices privately as a Psychologist and Integrative Psychotherapist, conducting individual sessions with adolescents and adults. Furthermore, she coordinates a women's group at the Specialized Day Center "Center for Social Dialogue" of PEPSAE. Finally, she is continuing her advanced training and specialization in the four-year Gestalt Psychotherapy training program at the Gestalt Foundation Greece.