Psychologists in Nea Filothei

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.

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.

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.

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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Στόχος του πάντα είναι η προσέγγιση του ανθρώπου με ενσυναίσθηση και σεβασμό και η παροχή εξατομικευμένης φροντίδας που έχει ως στόχο να βοηθήσει το άτομο να γίνει θεραπευτής του εαυτού του.

Spanou Zeta is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ambelokipi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and license number 905-31/5/2016. After completing her undergraduate studies, she pursued postgraduate studies in the Department of Criminology at the University of Leicester, specializing in Clinical Criminology, with official recognition of the degree by DOATAP. She subsequently completed a five-year training program in Systemic Psychotherapy at S.K.E.PSY.S. (Systemic Center for Education and Psychotherapy), where she was trained in individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, as well as group psychotherapy and counseling.

She has completed a one-year specialization program in trauma treatment and the seminar "Versions: Narrative Tools in Therapeutic Practice" [Self and family descriptions, Fiction Tool, Childhood memories, Life stories (life lines, life story interview, prototypical scene), Drawings as stories (DARP, DBN, HTP)], a 30-hour course at the "Logos Psychis" Institute, and is currently specializing in Couples Therapy at the same institute.

Additionally, she has attended training seminars to enhance her therapeutic skills, the most notable of which are the two-day seminar on skills and techniques in Couples Therapy at Logos Psychis, the two-day workshop on children's drawings by Animus Corpus, and the seminar on systemic reframing at the Center for Personal Development and Psychotherapy of Cyprus.

Moreover, she has volunteered at the Municipality and various NGOs, gaining extensive experience working with vulnerable populations, which has enriched her professional practice and understanding of social issues.

Simosis Rafail is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist who maintains private practices in Panormou and Kolonaki, where he provides individual psychotherapy sessions to adolescents, adults, and offers parental counseling. He studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with honors. Additionally, he completed his postgraduate studies in Forensic Psychiatry-Medical Examinations at the Faculty of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has been trained in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy - CBT (EABCT) for adults at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (IETHS), specializing in anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. Throughout his professional career, he has worked as a Psychologist in private offices focused on adolescent and adult therapy. Furthermore, he has attended numerous seminars and conferences aimed at continuous education and advancement in the field of Psychology.

Pagoulatou Aikaterini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Ampelokipoi since 2014. She holds a degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a postgraduate degree in Applied Psychology and a specialization in Synthetic Systemic Psychotherapy. In her private practice, she conducts individual and group psychotherapy sessions for adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has extensive clinical and research experience, with scientific publications and participation in European and international conferences. Reaching out to a mental health specialist is not easy. Each individual seeks psychotherapy for unique, very personal reasons, such as interpersonal difficulties, physical symptoms, grief, self-awareness, emotion regulation, anxiety, work-related issues, and many others. The moment one decides to consult a specialist marks the first step of the psychotherapeutic process, during which a space for dialogue and free expression is created that promotes change.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mindwork - Sofia Diamanti Psyxologos is a Psychologist (Registration No. 16203), a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and holds a Master's Degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of Athens. She has completed postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults, Children, and Adolescents at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, has been trained in Psychotherapy with LGBTQ+ individuals at the Orlando Lgbt+ training organization, and is a collaborating member of the LGBTQ+ research network of the Laboratory of Applied Psychology at Panteion University. Additionally, she has presented scientific work at international conferences, such as the LGBT Psychology Conference (Lisbon, 2022).

She is trained in EMDR Therapy for trauma processing, in Compassion-Focused Therapy, and is currently training in Schema Therapy. She has attended specialized seminars on adult ADHD, eating disorders, and parent management training (PMT). Since 2025, she has been the Scientific Director of the Psychotherapy and Counseling Center MindWork, conducting therapeutic sessions and community interventions.

Her professional focus lies in the practice of individual psychotherapy in private settings with adult populations as well as children and adolescents, supporting a wide range of psychological difficulties, and also in providing counseling services to public agencies.

She is a regular member of the Greek Psychological Society, a member of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, the International Society of Schema Therapy, and EMDR Hellas.

Thodos Dimitris is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Panormou. His professional career began in the fields of finance and shipping. Specifically, he studied economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business and subsequently completed a master's degree in shipping at City University London. He worked for many years in large companies in Greece and abroad, gaining valuable experience in demanding and multicultural environments. Over the years, he felt the need to change direction and engage in work that would hold more meaning for him. Thus, he studied psychology at Panteion University and trained in the Synthetic & Systemic model of psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations (E.D.A.S). Today, he works as a psychologist-psychotherapist and conducts individual, group, and family sessions as well as couples therapy sessions. He holds a professional license as a Psychologist, is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, and a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy.

Kyriakoulis Iasonas is a psychoanalytically-oriented psychologist. His primary concern in therapy, beyond models and approaches, is to help individuals who seek his assistance cope with the challenges of their lives, whatever form these may take. Specifically, he aims to help them find their own way to manage, their own answer to the questions they face. This commitment led him to volunteer with the "Synypaksi" network, where he provided psychological support sessions to the indigent for four years. Since graduating from the University of Crete in 2010, his theoretical pursuits guided him to his first postgraduate training in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy, and since 2020 he has continued his training in Lacanian psychoanalysis at the Academy of Clinical Studies in Athens. Since 2019, he has maintained a private practice in Ampelokipoi. 

Soileme Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Panormou since 2021. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Counseling and Career Guidance at the same university, as well as in Organizational Psychology at the University of Leicester, deepening her knowledge of psychological approaches that support both personal and professional development. Additionally, she has undergone 10 years of training in Systemic Dialectical Multidimensional & Multilevel Perspective and Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of Human (AKMA).

Since 2022, she has been working as a Psychologist and Employee Counselor for the Athens Center for the Study of Human (AKMA), providing support to professionals and organizations, while simultaneously continuing her therapeutic work in her private practice, offering psychological counseling to adults aimed at empowerment, self-awareness, and the improvement of daily functionality.

Furthermore, she has volunteered at the Family Therapy unit of the early intervention center for psychosis of EPAPSY - Franco Basaglia, working with couples and families and coordinating the Multifamily Therapy group.

She also has experience in family and parental role counseling in specialized treatment centers.