Psychologists in Nea Filothei

Sofia Aperi is an honors graduate Psychologist, BSc from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA), and holds a professional practice license. She works in counseling and psychotherapeutic settings (psychodynamic-psychoanalytic orientation). She undertakes individual therapies (adults, adolescents, children) as well as family and couples counseling. She provides her services both in-person and online, offering individual psychotherapy sessions with respect and responsibility. Notably, she has collaborated with the Mental Health Center of the Research University Institute of Mental Hygiene, Neurosciences & Precision Medicine "Kostas Stefanis" (E.P.I.P.S.Y.) and the Special Primary School of Agios Dimitrios. Additionally, she has academic research activity and has attended, among others, training programs on Loss and Grief Counseling, Depression, and Psychosomatic Disorders.

Petrou Vilma MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and conducts online sessions. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens with honors. She has held a professional practice license since 2021 and has specialized in stress management and anxiety disorders through the postgraduate program "Science of Stress and Health Promotion" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her psychotherapeutic approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in which she was trained through the four-year training program of the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy (IEΘS). Simultaneously, through her participation in a holistic stress management and lifestyle change program for heroin-dependent users at the OKANA Unit of Sismanogleio Hospital, she gained valuable experience in the management of addictions, providing both individual and group sessions. In recent years, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, offering psychotherapy and counseling on issues such as anxiety disorders, depression, emotional difficulties, and interpersonal relationship challenges. Her experience includes individual adult sessions (both in-person and online), as well as sessions with children and adolescents through her collaboration with Special Therapy Centers. Her goal is to tailor the techniques she applies to the individualized needs of each client, aiming to improve their mental health and quality of life.

Kalaitzi Myrto is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filothei. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as from the Department of Philosophy, Education, and Psychology with a specialization in Psychology at the same university. Subsequently, she pursued postgraduate studies in "Applied Clinical Psychology" at UCLAN University in England and underwent psychodynamic training in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults at DIKEPSY. She has worked as a Psychologist at KEDASY, in primary schools of the Chalandri municipality, and in a special secondary education school. Additionally, she has been employed at the Psychosocial Unit of the Samos Reception and Identification Center (KYT) of the National Public Health Organization (EODY) and at a center for therapy of children and adolescents. She possesses extensive experience with all age groups (children, adolescents, adults) and vulnerable populations. Finally, she has participated in numerous educational and scientific seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Pavlos Karathanos is a licensed Psychologist (License No. 281828/5193) who offers online therapy sessions based in Athens, Greece. He completed his undergraduate studies in Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and pursued further training in Theoretical Approaches at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Music Therapy (therapy through the arts).

In 2011, he provided his services as a Psychologist at the Psychological Support and Telecounseling Helpline of KETHEA, and later worked at the American School of The Hague in the Netherlands, offering one-to-one coaching

He has specialized in issues related to anxiety disorders, emotional regulation difficulties, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, performance anxiety, school-related stress (including university entrance exam anxiety), tics, and the empowerment of LGBTQI+ individuals.

He is in ongoing personal therapy and clinical supervision.

Savvidaki Dimitra is a Psychologist - Play Therapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Department of Psychology and continued her studies in Psychoanalysis at the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens. She provided individual and group therapies at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica as an External Collaborator. She has participated in various educational seminars, including school psychology, facilitation groups, theatrical play, and several clinical research projects concerning mental illnesses. Since 2012, she has been working in public primary schools and special primary schools as a Mental Health Consultant. Simultaneously, she worked in special therapy centers as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, offering individual therapies to children and adults. Following extensive training in Play Therapy at PlaytherapyGr, her passion for therapeutic play and Person-Centered Therapy emerged. She is also a certified play therapist by the World Play Therapy Organization and the Health Services Control Organization PSA, and the Founder of Paixnidoxoros. Paixnidoxoros is a space for exploration and discussion through shared play. In this space, through creative expression and play, each individual can care for themselves and evolve. The therapy of adults, children, and adolescents with the assistance of Play Therapy is a core element of Paixnidoxoros' philosophy. Paixnidoxoros embraces all ages, professional backgrounds, and social strata. Its philosophy is the empowerment of relationships for a happy and creative quality of life. It offers play therapy sessions to children and adolescents, as well as individual therapies to adults.

Manolopoulou Thomi is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychoanalyst and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology as well as in "Psychoanalysis and Social Field" at the University of Paris. Additionally, she has trained in Psychoanalysis at the Psychoanalysis School of the Lacanian Field Forums in Paris and is a member of the clinical training committee of the Athens Forum (Psychoanalysis School of the Lacanian Field Forums), serving as a lecturer and seminar facilitator. She has extensive clinical experience, having worked both in Greece and abroad in hospitals, NGOs, and other institutions, such as the Psychiatric Hospital of Prémontré in France (where she holds a position as Clinical Psychologist and seminar facilitator), the Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit of Château-Thierry Prisons, and the Reception Center for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Thessaloniki. Simultaneously, she provides supervision to trainee Psychoanalysts, Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Educators.

Ο Μαρίνος Ροδόλφος Παπαδόπουλος είναι Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος, αριστούχος υπότροφος του Πανεπιστημίου του Leiden της Ολλανδίας και κάτοχος του Εθνικού Βραβείου Αριστείας από το Ίδρυμα Λίλιαν Βουδούρη. Έχει εξειδικευτεί στις Νευροεπιστήμες (MSc) στην Ιατρική Σχολή του φημισμένου Πανεπιστημίου του Warwick στην Αγγλία. Διατηρεί τα ιδιωτικά του κέντρα Ψυχοθεραπείας στο Περιστέρι, στο Αιγάλεω και στην Πανόρμου, όπου προσφέρει υπηρεσίες υψηλής ποιότητας μαζί με την κατάλληλα εκπαιδευμένη θεραπευτική του ομάδα.

Ο κ. Παπαδόπουλος είναι απόφοιτος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος δυο μεταπτυχιακών τίτλων από δύο εκ των κορυφαίων ιδρυμάτων της Ευρώπης: Μεταπτυχιακό δίπλωμα (MSc) ειδίκευσης στη Κλινική Ψυχολογία από το πανεπιστήμιο του Leiden της Ολλανδίας και Μεταπτυχιακό δίπλωμα ειδίκευσης στη Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) από το πανεπιστήμιο του Sheffield της Αγγλίας.

Είναι εκπαιδευμένος στη Θεραπεία Τραύματος με τη μέθοδο EMDR από την Tact Hellas. Αποτελεί από το 2025 Τακτικό μέλος της EMDR Hellas. Ακόμα έχει εκπαιδευθεί στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT) από τον Russ Harris, την Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στη Συμπόνια (CFT) από τον Dr. Paul Gilbert  και την Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία  (CBT) για την κατάθλιψη, τις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας και, την πρόληψη της αυτοκτονικότητας από το Beck Institute της Αμερικής. Παράλληλα εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωστική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ιατρικό Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο (ΙΨΚ).

Υπήρξε αριστούχος υπότροφος του Πανεπιστημίου του Cardiff στην Ουαλία όπου πραγματοποίησε την έρευνά του στον τομέα της γενετικής της κατάθλιψης. Στο ενεργητικό του έχει ερευνητική δραστηριότητα στις διαταραχές ύπνου, την κατάθλιψη και τις αγχώδεις διαταραχές στο τμήμα Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας του πανεπιστημίου του Leiden στην Ολλανδία. Το έργο του δημοσιεύτηκε σε έγκριτα επιστημονικά περιοδικά. 

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Samara Konstantina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom and a Master's degree in "Child Development and Child Psychology" from the University of Central Lancashire. She has received further training in Psychotherapy of Social and Emotional Development in the management of Autism Spectrum Disorders of Moderate and High Functioning, and is currently undergoing training in the three-year specialization program in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offered by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HSCBP), a program certified by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). It is noteworthy that she has worked as a Child Psychologist in public schools and Reintegration Centers, as well as serving as a Coordinator in Psychotherapeutic groups for children and adolescents. Alongside her private practice, she is a Scientific Collaborator with various private centers of Special therapies. Ms. Samara, through her valuable experience and collaboration with Psychiatrists, addresses a wide range of cases providing individualized Mental Health services.

Eleni Panteleou is a Clinical Psychologist and maintains a private practice in the Ampelokipoi area, near the Panormou metro station, where she works psychotherapeutically with adults, adolescents, children, and parents. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and continued her studies by attending the three-year postgraduate program in Clinical Psychology at the same university. Simultaneously, she is undergoing Clinical Training at the FORUM OF PSYCHOANALYSIS OF THE LACANIAN FIELD OF ATHENS. Within the framework of the Clinical Psychology postgraduate program, she trained in the psychodiagnostic assessment of adults, adolescents, and children using psychometric and projective tools [Intelligence Tests WISC-V, WAIS-IV and projective tests Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T.), Children's Apperception Test (C.A.T.), and Rorschach Inkblot Test (R-PAS)]. She has worked as a trainee Clinical Psychologist at the Day Center "Babel" as well as in the Liaison Psychiatry Department of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. Currently, she works as a Clinical Psychologist at the Prevention Center for Addictions and Promotion of Psychosocial Health of Elliniko-Argyroupoli "Heliotropio," in collaboration with the E.O.P.A.E., as well as in a Therapy Center for adults, children, and adolescents.

Tsami Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, Attica. She is a graduate of Psychology from Panteion University and holds a Master's Degree in Health Unit Management from the Hellenic Open University. She was trained in Schema Therapy by the Hellenic Society of Schema Therapy and holds an Advanced Practice Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy as well as specializations in Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method. Additionally, she has attended an annual Clinical Psychopathology seminar at Aeginiteio Hospital. Throughout her professional career, she ensures continuous updating of her knowledge by attending seminars and further training related to her field. She has worked for many years as a psychotherapist in a private mental health center, as well as an adult education instructor in General Psychology and Interpersonal Relationship Management courses in various organizations in the past. Concurrently, during the years 2020-2023, she served as a Deputy Psychologist at the Ministry of Education (EPEP). Currently, she offers Mental Health services to adults in her private practice through sessions conducted either in-person or remotely.

Orfanidou Eirini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Panormou and also serves her clients online. She is a member of the Hellenic Society of Counseling. She holds a "BSc (HONS) in Applied Psychology" degree from the BSc in Psychology program offered by the state British University of Derby, as well as a Counseling Psychology degree (HND Counselling & Psychology) from the Mediterranean College. Additionally, she has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, Compassion-Focused Therapy at the Hellenic Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method from Tact Hellas. She also holds a degree in Preschool Education of Creativity and Expression. Professionally, she conducts sessions with adults addressing issues such as grief, anxiety, depression, parenting, self-improvement, boundary setting, and interpersonal relationship management. Furthermore, she has volunteered providing psychological support at the Solidarity Clinic of Piraeus, the Attica Mental Health Association "Synodiporos," and the online platform "Mila Mou." Finally, she has participated in numerous seminars and sessions aiming at continuous professional development in her field.

Agglopoulou Efi is a Psychologist who operates a private practice in Panormou. She holds a degree in Psychology from the European University Cyprus and has completed a postgraduate training program in Clinical and Community Psychology (University of East London). She has worked as a Psychologist in Facilities and Protected Apartments, has volunteered at The Smile of the Child, and is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychologists Association. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases, focusing on a passion for her work and, above all, the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she treats.

Gialamoudi Ira is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. Her professional focus centers on issues related to counseling children and parents. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a degree in Sociology from Panteion University of Athens. This interdisciplinary background allows for a holistic understanding of both human behavior and the social context within which it develops. She completed her internship in the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Children's Hospital of Penteli, a department that provided extensive experience in mental health cases of children and adolescents as well as parent counseling both in outpatient clinics and in liaison psychiatry settings. Additionally, she has participated in interdisciplinary teams within the department as well as in educational programs up to the present. She holds a professional license to practice and is an active member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. Her practice offers individual as well as group-family sessions based on a systemic approach, addressing issues related to family conflicts, couple communication problems, counseling for parents and children, anxiety, and adolescent mental health concerns.

Teisanou Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approach, maintaining a private practice in the Panormou area. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete, holds a license to practice as a psychologist, and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in the postgraduate program "Psychotherapy: Theoretical Frameworks and Clinical Applications." She has worked as a psychologist at the Panagiotis Sakellaropoulos Society of Social Psychiatry, where her professional experience involves working with individuals with severe mental disorders and significant psychosocial difficulties within the framework of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Units, as well as with patients diagnosed with cancer and their relatives in a specialized Day Center for psychological support of cancer patients. Additionally, she is an external collaborator at a psychotherapy center for adults and adolescents. In her private practice, she undertakes individual psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy for adults, psychological diagnostic evaluation of adults through Projective Tests upon referral from mental health professionals, and collaborates with a psychiatrist and an individual supervisor.

Dr Giannopoulou Sylia is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ambelokipi. She holds a BA in Psychology, completed postgraduate studies (MSc Health Psychology) at The University of Bath, and holds a Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology from Queen Margaret University. Subsequently, she completed a four-year Specialization Program in Systemic Therapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships. She has served as a Psychology Lecturer and has also worked as a research assistant and trainee Psychologist in the United Kingdom.