Psychologists near Rafina

Mpallas Orestis - Nikolaos is a Psychologist (BSc University of Derby) and Mental Health and Career Counselor for Adolescents and Adults (MSc NKUA), maintaining a private practice in Gerakas, Attica. He graduated from the Department of Applied Psychology, University of Derby, and holds a postgraduate degree in Counseling in education, health, and work from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has also specialized in School Psychology, Career Counseling, Separation and Divorce Management, as well as anxiety and fear management using the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for releasing negative emotions. He conducts individual personal counseling sessions for adolescents and adults, specializing in the effective management of issues such as work-related stress, exam and evaluation anxiety, procrastination, and indecisiveness. He provides individual counseling support sessions for parents on issues such as conflict management, difficulties in parent-child communication, and boundary setting. Certified Career Counselor (EOPPEP), member of the Hellenic Counseling and Guidance Society (H.C.G.S.) and the Hellenic Scientific Society of Adult Counseling (H.S.S.A.C.).

Drakoutou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Gerakas. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and is a graduate of Nursing A' from the School of Health Professions and Welfare of ATEI Athens. She holds a Specialization Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior, recognized by the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Consequently, she provides individual sessions for adults, children, and adolescents, parent-child counseling sessions, and coordinates psychoeducational programs in small groups of youth and adults. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, registered in the volunteer psychologists registry of SEPS for psychosocial interventions following Mass Disasters, and has obtained certification in administering psycho-pedagogical diagnostic tools, including Questionnaires for Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Adjustment of Children and Adolescents and the Athena Test for the Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities. She also holds certification for the Learning Difficulties Intervention Program based on the Athena Test. She has worked as a Mental Health Counselor in various settings, such as the Group Intervention Program for Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies and at a residential facility of the Regional Development and Mental Health company (E.P.A.PSY). Additionally, she has volunteered at the Pediatric Medical-Pedagogical Center of Pallini, Psychiatric Department – Children and Adolescents Unit. Currently, she collaborates with the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior as a final-year Mental Health Counselor - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist.

Pauli Vasia is a Psychologist practicing privately in Ampelokipoi and Gerakas. She has experience and has completed studies in Counselling (Pg. Dip. Therapeutic Counselling) and further training in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy) at the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, she specializes in counselling and psychotherapy with LGBTQ+ individuals.

Periklis Papadopoulos is a Psychologist – CBT Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri, Athens.He graduated from the Department of Psychology of Panteion University and holds a professional license to practice Psychology throughout Greece (License No. 7057). In 2018, he was admitted to the Hellenic Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies – Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy, for a 4-year training program leading to certification as a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist (CBT). He graduated with a scholarship and was awarded the “Konstantinos Efthymiou” Prize for outstanding academic performance (exams).From 2018 to 2024, he served as a Clinical Psychologist and later as Head of the Psychology Department at the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health of Dr. Thanos Askitis.He specialized in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions (in men, women, and couples), marital and relationship issues, as well as sexual education for children and adolescents.In addition, he has worked extensively in individual psychotherapy with adults presenting with sexual disorders, depression, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias), obsessive-compulsive disorder, illness anxiety disorder, somatic symptom disorder, and personality disorders.He has contributed as co-author to the course “Special Topics in Andrology”, within the unit “The Role of Psychiatry in Andrology”, at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.He is a member of the Scientific Committee of the Hellenic Society of Sexology and Intergender Relationships. He has also participated in the Durex program “learn how to do it” on sexual education for adolescents, under the auspices of the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health of Dr. Thanos Askitis.He has been a speaker at scientific conferences and lectures on human sexuality and mental health. He has delivered talks to parents and students on “Sexual Education in Adolescence” as a Scientific Associate of the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health, and has published articles on the Institute’s website as well as in scientific journals in Greece and Cyprus.During his undergraduate studies, he completed internships at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (PSNA) and later at the Amalthia Hostel as a trainee Psychologist. From 10/2009 to 05/2011, he undertook practical training at the Special Experimental Primary School of the University of Athens, under the supervision of Dr. Konstantinos Michailidis, focusing on psychological support and assessment of children with special needs.During his military service (01/2016–10/2016), he served as a Psychologist at the 414 Military Hospital and in military units in Sparta and Arta. He has also collaborated with Dr. K. Dimitroulis (Obstetrician – Gynecologist Surgeon) at the Biogenetic Center, offering psychological support to couples facing infertility.Since 2013, he has been practicing individual psychotherapy with adults in private practice.

Vasilis Stathopoulos is a licensed Psychologist (License No. 262207).

After completing his academic studies at the University of East London, he continued his training in group-analytic therapy at the S. H. Foulkes Institute of Group Analysis (“I.O.A.F.”) and subsequently in cognitive-behavioral therapy at the Hellenic Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies.

He has been active in the healthcare sector, successfully completing academic studies in pharmacy, occupational therapy, and psychology. He has over 20 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical field and has collaborated with institutions supporting children with intellectual disabilities, as well as with psychiatric cases involving adults and patients with dementia.

Currently, he works in private practice as a psychologist, offering in-person and online sessions. Appointments are available upon request.

Atsave Eleni is a Psychologist, licensed to practice, conducting both in-person and online sessions, addressing the adult population. She studied Psychology at the University of East London in the UK. She is a graduate of the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the University of Ioannina and completed her postgraduate studies in Health Education and Promotion at the Medical School of the University of Athens. She has received additional training in Systemic Counseling. Her thesis focused on the psychological resilience of caregivers of patients with chronic illness. She is the creator and scientific director of the Facebook page "Psychological Resilience" and organizes conferences and psychoeducational seminars regarding the positive aspects of psychological resilience in the difficulties and challenges faced daily by modern individuals. In recent years, she has worked privately and has collaborated with various NGOs and private centers as a Psychologist and scientific associate, designing and implementing seminars targeting vulnerable groups.

Sourina Karina is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist and operates her private practice in Gerakas. She holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree from the University of Derby and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Hellenic American University. In her practice, she handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each client she undertakes.

Metaksa Krystallia is a Psychologist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the American College and has completed her internship and specialized training in the field of counseling, gaining valuable experience in managing and supporting individuals at various stages of their lives. Additionally, she has attended seminars aimed at specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a scientifically validated approach that helps individuals recognize and modify dysfunctional patterns of thought and behavior. As a counseling psychologist, she supports individuals and couples seeking guidance and empowerment during challenging phases of their lives. She creates a framework of trust and safety where clients can express their thoughts and emotions and discover new ways to manage their challenges. Her expertise includes the management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, grief, loss, depression, interpersonal relationships and communication, personal development and empowerment, couple therapy, as well as career counseling for young people. With a focus on the uniqueness of each individual, her goal is to support you in overcoming difficulties, enhancing your skills, and achieving greater balance and quality of life.

The Center for Psychopedagogical Support Psych...Agogein is a modern, fully equipped, and specially designed facility to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. The Center's goal is to provide specialized support to children and their families, offering comprehensive services in the areas of diagnosis, assessment, therapy, and rehabilitation of developmental and learning difficulties in children and adolescents. Additionally, it covers a wide range of therapeutic programs for adults. The Center's director is Kentro Psyxopaidagogikis Ypostiriksis Psyxagogein, Psychologist-Child Psychologist-Specialized Systemic Couples & Family Psychotherapist, graduate of Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and holder of a professional practice license.

Myrgianni Roula is a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, Couples Therapist, and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and possesses a master's degree in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. Additionally, she is certified in administering the MMPI-2 psychometric test. She has worked at the psychiatric clinic of the 251 Air Force General Hospital, the Breast Clinic of the Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas," as well as at the municipal polyclinics of Cholargos and Papagou. Currently, she treats a wide range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and bipolar disorder. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Η Νάσια Σκαμπαρδώνη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Γέρακα. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου το 2007. Την πρακτική της άσκηση την διετέλεσε στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Σισμανογλείου Νοσοκομείου. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί έκτοτε σε σεμινάρια υπό την αιγίδα του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου. Αρχικά, συμμετείχε στο ετήσιο σεμινάριο «Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας» στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, εν συνεχεία εκπαιδεύτηκε στο Ετήσιο Σεμινάριο Προαγωγής Ψυχικής Υγείας:«Εκπαίδευση λειτουργών υγείας και εκπροσώπων κοινωνικών φορέων σε θέματα προαγωγής ψυχικής υγείας και ανάπτυξης ψυχοκοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων»,το οποίο πραγματοποιήθηκε από την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, το Section of Primary Care Mental Health Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College, London, το Education Trust for Health Improvement through Cognitive Strategies (E.T.H.I.C.S), London, την Πανεπιστημιακή Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική, Π.Γ. Νοσοκομείο Παίδων “Η Αγία Σοφία” και την Β΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Συνέχισε τις σπουδές της, στο Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), εκπαιδευόμενη στη Γνωσιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία της Α΄ Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΠΙΨΥ)τον πρώτο κύκλο, καθώς και στο Διετές Μετεκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα «Θεραπείες Συμπεριφοράς των Διαταραχών Άγχους» που διοργανώνεται από το Ερευνητικό Ινστιτούτο (ΕΠΙΨΥ), την Α΄Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και τη Μονάδα Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς του Ελληνικού Κέντρου Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών. Έχει επίσης, εξειδικευτεί στις Σεξουαλικές διαταραχές στο διετές σεμινάριο του ΕΠΙΨΥ στο ειδικό τμήμα σεξουαλικής υγείας του Αιγινητείου νοσοκομείου. Είναι εξειδικευμένη στις Σεξουαλικές Διαταραχές από το διετές πρόγραμμα του ΕΠΙΨΥ στο ιατρείο σεξουαλικής υγείας του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου και συνεχίζει εκπαίδευση στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας στο κομμάτι των Γνωσιακών σπουδών. Συμμετείχε στην επιστημονική ομάδα σε πολλά τμήματα του Αιγινητείου, και υπήρξε συνεργάτης στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας και στην συμβουλευτική γραμμή. Παρείχε εθελοντικά υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής στήριξης στον ξενώνα κακοποιημένων γυναικών «ΦΡΟΝΤΙΔΑ» καθώς και στα «Lovekids», οργανισμό εθελοντικής βοήθειας σε οικογένειες.Εργάστηκε ως Ψυχολόγος στον Δήμο Πεντέλης και συμμετείχε παράλληλα σε πρόγραμμα του ΕΣΠΑ στην αξιολόγηση ανέργων και τη συμβουλευτική τους. Επιπλέον συμμετείχε στην επιστημονική ομάδα στο Πρόγραμμα του ΟΠΑΠ «Αθλητικές Ακαδημίες» και ανέλαβα την συμβουλευτική γονέων. Έχει εργαστεί στην Διεύθυνση Δευτεροβάθμιας Εκπαίδευσης του Υπουργείου Παιδείας, στο συμβουλευτικό κομμάτι των σχολείων στα Βόρεια Προάστια και αργότερα κατείχε τη θέση του Ψυχολόγου στην επιστημονική ομάδα στο Τμήμα Υιοθεσιών του ΠΙΚΠΑ Πεντέλης. Επιπρόσθετα, πραγματοποιεί εισηγήσεις σε συνέδρια, αρθρογραφεί σε εφημερίδες , περιοδικά, ιστοσελίδες και συνεχίζει να εμπλουτίζει τις γνώσεις της και να εξελίσσεται, παρακολουθώντας συνέδρια και εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια.Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο εργάζεται με ενήλικες, εφήβους και γονείς.Διαχειρίζεται προβλήματα άγχους, κατάθλιψης, διαχείρισης θυμού, σχέσεων, σεξουαλικέςδιαταραχές, χτίσιμο αυτοπεποίθησης, διαχείρισης δυσκολιών στην καθημερινότητα και παρέχει συμβουλές σε γονείς. Η θεραπευτική προσέγγιση που ακολουθεείναι το μοντέλο της Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς και της Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφοριστικής Ψυχοθεραπείας και λαμβάνει συστηματική εποπτεία στη δουλειά της.

The Kentro Psyxopaidagogikis Ypostiriksis Psyxagogein is a modern, fully equipped, and specially designed center to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. The Director of the Center is Kentro Psyxopaidagogikis Ypostiriksis Psyxagogein, Psychologist - Child Psychologist - Special Systemic Therapist for Couples and Families. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The Center's goal is to provide specialized support to children and their families by offering comprehensive services in the field of diagnosis, assessment, therapy, and rehabilitation of developmental and learning difficulties in children and adolescents. Finally, it covers a wide range of therapeutic programs for adults.

Danai Lazarou is a Psychologist and an existential - systemic psychotherapist. She studied psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Child and Adolescent Psychology, as well as Health Psychology, earning two master's degrees from Leiden University in the Netherlands (MSc in Child and Adolescent Psychology, MSc in Health Psychology). She trained in Systemic Existential therapy by participating in the six-year training program at the Antistixi Institute. Concurrently, she has been trained in the diagnosis and remediation of learning difficulties, having attended numerous seminars and educational programs at the University of the Aegean and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she specialized in the methodology for remediating students with dyslexia developed by Asimina Mavroeidi and in the illustrative method of Dora Mavrommati. Since 2009, she has collaborated with private centers and mental health organizations, working therapeutically with children, adolescents, adults, and families, while maintaining a private practice since 2020. From 2011 to 2024, she served as a School Psychologist at the Psychiko College Elementary School, with primary responsibilities including counseling parents, educators, and children, implementing prevention programs in classrooms, as well as assessing school readiness and identifying learning or emotional difficulties. In the past, she has collaborated with KEDASY of Athens B', the Athens Naval Hospital as a scientific associate, the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research, and the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She has participated in research programs, conferences, and seminars, continuously enriching her knowledge.

Η Έλενα Ντερτιλή είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στα Μελίσσια. Είναι τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΣΕΨ) αρ. μητρώου 2391. Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Αγγλία στο Keele University με μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στην Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία Ενηλίκων (MA in Counselling). Στη συνέχεια εξειδικεύτηκε στην αναπτυξιακή ψυχολογία του προσχολικού παιδιού (AMI). Έλαβε πενταετή μετεκπαίδευση στην Ομαδική Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αναλυτικής Ομαδικής και Οικογενειακής Ψυχοθεραπείας ΕΕΟΑ & ΟΘ με πρόεδρο τον Ματθαίο Γιωσαφάτ. Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος Σύμβουλος στο Κέντρο Υγείας στο Newcastle U.K., καθώς και στο Παιδοψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής - Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο Αθήνας και στο Νταού Πεντέλης. Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στο Πρότυπο Εθνικό Νηπιοτροφείο Καλλιθέας. Έχει οργανώσει κύκλους σεμιναρίων για γονείς παιδιών προσχολικής ηλικίας με θέματα που αφορούν τις αναπτυξιακές και συναισθηματικές ανάγκες των παιδιών από την 1η βρεφική μέχρι την εφηβική ηλικία. Στα πλαίσια της συνεχιζόμενης εκπαίδευσης έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα κλινικών σεμιναρίων. Σήμερα εργάζεται ως εξωτερικός επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στην Μονάδα Διαταραχών Προσωπικότητας, στο τμήμα Ομαδικής Αναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο (Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών), με αντικείμενο την συνθεραπεία ομάδας Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Οριακών ασθενών. Από το 2023 είναι Διδάσκουσα Ομαδική Αναλύτρια στο Διατμηματικό Πρόγραμμα Κλινικής Μετεκπαίδευσης στα Δυναμικά Ομάδας σε Ψυχιατρικά πλαίσια, που συνδιοργανώνεται από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Ομάδας και τον Ειδικό Τομέα Διαταραχών Προσωπικότητας και την Μονάδα Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας της Α' Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Εργάζεται επίσης ως εξωτερικός συνεργάτης στο Ελληνικό Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών Ε.ΚΕ.ΨΥ.Ε στην Μονάδα ενηλίκων Αθήνας, με αντικείμενο την ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και την Ομαδική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων. Από το 2012 εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στο οποίο παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες Ψυχαναλυτικής κατεύθυνσης σε ενηλίκους, συνεδρίες Ψυχοδυναμικής Ψυχοθεραπείας ζεύγους και οικογένειας, καθώς και συνεδρίες Ομαδικής Αναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας.

Skordara Euaggelia is a Psychologist licensed to practice and maintains her private practice in Marousi. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of East London and has completed postgraduate studies with an MA in Applied Educational Psychology from The American College of Greece. She is a trainee in the Counseling Psychotherapy training program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Family Therapy training program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and the postgraduate program in Psychodietetics at the Hellenic Dietetic Association. She consistently attends seminars to continuously enrich her knowledge and psychotherapeutic skills. She has worked as a School Psychologist in primary education and in day centers as a Special Therapist in Early Intervention Programs for Autism, and for several years has worked in the educational support of students with learning and behavioral difficulties. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases, utilizing her scientific expertise and always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each client she undertakes.

Mary Koronaiou is a Psychologist specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy, and she runs a private practice in Vrilissia, where she provides psychotherapy and counseling services to adults, couples, and families. She holds a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Psychology from the University of East London, as well as a Master’s degree (MSc) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Hellenic American University. She is currently specializing in the Systemic Approach at the training and research institute “Logo Psychis,” in the SANE model (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon), which integrates attachment theory, narrative psychology, and neuroscience. This approach focuses on understanding relationships, interaction patterns, and personal narratives that shape an individual’s experience. Within her therapeutic practice, she works with issues related to interpersonal relationship difficulties, anxiety management, stress, anger, phobias, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, and depression. Sessions are offered both in person and online, in either Greek or English.

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.