Psychologists in Attica

Varoni Antonia holds a BSc and MSc in Psychology and Psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Wales and holds a postgraduate diploma in Clinical and Social Psychology from the University of East London. She is currently undergoing training as a Psychoanalyst at the Institute of Classical Psychoanalysis, while simultaneously having been trained in structured clinical assessment and psychometric measurement of symptomatology and course of emotional disorders at the Hellenic Bipolar Organization. Additionally, she has completed an e-learning program on the Psychoanalytic Process at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received training in psychoeducational interventions as well as behavioral family therapy in psychosis at Aiginiteio Hospital. During her professional career, she worked as a Psychologist at the Psychiatric Clinic Galinio Melathron, where she formed personality groups and groups of individuals with addictions aimed at their psychosocial rehabilitation. Furthermore, she volunteered her services by creating development and reintegration groups for patients of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dromokaitio." Finally, as part of her continuous education, she has participated in scientific conferences and is a member of the British Psychological Society.

Andreadaki Kalliopi is a psychologist – child psychologist, maintaining a private practice in Piraeus and has held a Psychologist Professional License from the Piraeus Prefecture since 2008. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health E.P.I.PSY of Aiginiteio Hospital. She has successfully completed the two-year training seminar "New Trends in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and has attended seminars on "Clinical Psychopathology" at Aiginiteio, as well as "Counseling of Children and Families in Serious Illness and Bereavement" from the organization Merimna. Additionally, she has participated in training related to Clinical Psychopathology in children. Moreover, she has completed practical training at the Primary School of the National Foundation for the Deaf, the 1st Primary School for Autistic Children in Piraeus, and the Athena Boarding School. From 2008 to 2010, she worked as a psychologist in the Child Psychiatric Department of Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, while from 2011 to 2019 she was part of the team of the sos 15900 helpline of the General Secretariat for Gender Equality, providing psychological support to women victims of violence. Finally, since 2019, she has been working as a school psychologist in primary schools in Piraeus.

Ioannidi Konstantina is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist with extensive experience in psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, maintaining a private practice in Exarcheia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from Utrecht University. She has completed a four-year postgraduate training in Integrative Psychotherapy as well as a specialized training program in Child Psychology and Child Psychiatry. Additionally, she collaborates with the Hellenic Center for Mental Health & Research (E.K.E.PSY.E.) and with the clinic of a Professor of Psychiatry, providing individual psychotherapy sessions. Previously, she has worked with Non-Governmental Organizations and International Organizations, offering psychological support to vulnerable social groups, as well as in public hospital settings. She has participated in scientific seminars and workshops focusing on trauma management, mental resilience, family support, and psychotherapeutic interventions in cases of violence and abuse. She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Solidarity Network of Social Clinics. In her private practice, she provides individual psychotherapy sessions to adolescents and adults based on the Integrative approach, addressing a wide range of mental health issues.

Clinical Psychologist Vlaseros Spyros holds a degree in Psychology and a scholarship from the University of Derby (B.Sc Honours Applied Psychology) and pursued his postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology in London at Kingston University London, where he graduated with distinction (M.Sc Clinical Applications of Psychology). He completed his internship in London, where he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while serving as a coordinator at an adult mental health center. As a coordinator, he was responsible for the psychotherapeutic practice and organization of postgraduate students, as well as for developing supportive approaches under supervision. Subsequently, he returned to Greece and completed a four-year training program in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Society for Psychological Support, Therapy, and Training (E.PSY.THE.). He is a member of the British Psychological Society (British Psychological Society - GMBPsS) and a founding member and Vice President of the Attica Mental Health Association "Synodoiporos." Alongside his private practice in Agia Paraskevi, he has collaborated with a military hospital and participated in a research project published in a global scientific journal. Spyros Vlaseros and his colleagues offer: individual psychotherapy and counseling, supportive programs/interventions for children, adolescents, and adults, parental counseling, assessment of children/adolescents using the WISC-V Intelligence Scale, and adult assessment using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory MMPI-2.

Maria Lysikatou is a Psychologist maintaining a private practice in Korydallos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Educational Psychology from Neapolis University Pafos. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, and Personality Disorders Management at the Beck Institute, and in Family Therapy at the University of the Aegean. In 2023, she completed the annual seminar "Clinical Psychopathology - Panagiotis Oulis." Since 2021, she has been undergoing training in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Hygiene and Aeginiteio Hospital. She completed her practical training at the Society for the Protection of Spastic Children and the Social Care Center "Ergastiri." She has collaborated with Therapy Centers in Attica and has worked as a Mental Health Counselor at a disability employment center, the Kindergartens of Nikaia - Renti, the Michaleneio Medical-Pedagogical Center, Therapy Centers, the School Support & Parents' Associations Department of the Municipality of Piraeus, a Vocational High School, as well as at Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling, and Support Centers. Additionally, she has participated in seminars as part of her ongoing professional development. Finally, in her practice, she handles cases encompassing the full spectrum of psychology, with specialization in depression, parental counseling, and anxiety and mood disorders.

Aggelopoulou Nefeli is a Psychologist with a private practice in Peristeri. She graduated from the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in “Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry” from the Medical School of the same institution. Additionally, she has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at EPIPSY and Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, she possesses significant clinical and scientific experience, including numerous publications presented at conferences in which she has participated.

Denaksa Lena is a Psychologist and the founder - Scientific Director of the Counseling & Psychotherapy Center "Close to the Family" in Glyfada. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Synthetic Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relationships. Additionally, she has completed several postgraduate trainings in areas such as Cognitive Behavioral Drama (CBD), eating disorders, learning difficulties, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). She has extensive experience, having worked in various institutions and organizations, and continues to coordinate experiential parent groups in schools.

Karoutsou Olga is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has specialized through a four-year training program in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). This is a humanistic approach tailored to the needs and capabilities of each individual. Alongside counseling and psychotherapy for adults, she also provides psychological support for adolescents and parental counseling, having specialized in Child Psychology (MSc, Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. In the context of her professional practice, she has worked at the Educational and Counseling Support Center of Nea Ionia and in private preschools, while also volunteering her services to new mothers and pregnant women facing financial difficulties. Believing in the continuous development of the individual, she pursues personal and professional growth through personal psychotherapy, supervision, and further training. In her professional experience to date, she has collaborated with individuals dealing with issues in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, depression, experiencing transitional life phases, or seeking a general improvement in their quality of life. She believes that within us lie the necessary strengths to improve our quality of life and accompanies each person on their therapeutic journey with equality and respect. Finally, it is worth mentioning that, beyond her studies in Psychology and Psychotherapy, she holds a degree in engineering from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Danai Panagiotou is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi, where she provides psychological therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a postgraduate specialization degree in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology from University College London and the Anna Freud Centre in London. She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, as well as a certificate in Counseling Psychology from City University London. She has completed a four-year training program of seminars and workshops in group analysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy. She has previously been involved in teaching training programs in Counseling and Integrative Psychotherapy at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She has collaborated with private organizations in Greece, delivering lectures and talks. In recent years, she has worked as an external associate in special education centers, providing psychological support to children as well as parental counseling. In her private practice, she addresses self-awareness and personal development, low self-esteem, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, depression, phobias, stress and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive disorders, anger management, divorce and separation, grief, and loss.

Panagiotis Tagaris holds an MSc and is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with private practices in Nea Filadelfeia and Neo Iraklio. He has extensive experience managing a wide range of clinical cases. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Panteion University, a BSc in Primary Education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MSc in School Counseling and Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Cyprus, as well as an MSc in Educational Sciences from the University of the Aegean.

Additionally, he has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), and is a Certified Career Counselor (Certified Ariston Counsellor – CAS).

He works privately, providing individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents with a broad spectrum of interpersonal difficulties (separation, grief), depression, anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and also offers parental counseling sessions.

He is employed as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychological support and counseling to students, educators, and families. He has many years of experience in mental health, education, and social service, actively participating in initiatives for the prevention of school bullying and adult education.

He has participated as a speaker in numerous conferences and training sessions and has been honored by the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the European Resuscitation Council for his longstanding contribution to the education of citizens and healthcare professionals in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Anastasiou Savvina is a Psychologist and Scientific Director at the Psychotherapeutic Center - Multipurpose Space Animus Corpus, located in Ilisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the Athens University Hospital "Aiginiteio." Additionally, she has attended educational seminars on Psychotraumatology, a Counseling Psychology workshop, as well as training in the MMPI-II Personality Test. The psychotherapeutic interventions she applies include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Hellenic Olympians Association, due to her distinction in Synchronized Swimming.

Pappa - Katsiafa Aleksandra is a Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Kallithea (Mindful Path) and also collaborates with the Psychotherapy & Alternative Therapy Center Roots Wellness Center. She is a graduate of Psychology from the University of Crete and holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the Hellenic American University. She has worked as a Psychologist in a Chronic Disease Treatment Center in Trikala and completed her clinical internship as a Clinical Psychologist at the Municipality of Ilioupoli. Additionally, she has attended two seminars on Social Clinical Psychology of Addiction and on Education in childhood and adolescence from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Concurrently, she has been trained at the Center for Training & Treatment of Eating Disorders (KEADD). Currently, she is attending the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) program at the Institute for Research & Behavioral Therapy. Finally, in private practice, she manages cases across the full spectrum of psychology, with a specialization in eating disorders, panic attacks - phobias, as well as anxiety and mood disorders.

H Παραπόδα Αλεξάνδρα είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Ηλιούπολη. Διαθέτει πτυχίο Ψυχολογίας από το Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών & Πολιτικών Επιστημών και διετές μεταπτυχιακό Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας & Ψυχοπαθολογίας από το τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Université Paris Descartes - Sorbonne. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση των βασικών σπουδών της ακολούθησε μεταπτυχιακή ψυχοθεραπευτική εκπαίδευση στην προσέγγιση της Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης, στο Ινστιτούτο Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης Αθηνών του Ανοικτού Ψυχοθεραπευτικού Κέντρου. Παράλληλα των σπουδών και της εργασίας της έχει παρακολουθήσει κ συμμετάσχει σε σημαντικό αριθμό συνεδρίων, σεμιναρίων και μετεκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων με σκοπό τη συνεχή εκπαίδευση, εξειδίκευση, ενημέρωση και παρακολούθηση της εξέλιξης του κλάδου της. Ενδεικτικά, στο πλαίσιο αυτό, το Νοέμβριο του 2022 συμμετείχε με παρουσίαση στη διακρατική συνάντηση προγράμματος Erasmus +, η οποία πραγματοποιήθηκε στην Ιταλία, με θέμα "Mental Health of Youth in the post Corona time". Έχει εργαστεί στη ΜΚΟ Νόστος - Μη Kυβερνητική Oργάνωση ασχολούμενη με τον προσφυγικό και μεταναστευτικό πληθυσμό και εθελοντικά στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής «Δρομοκαΐτειο». Ακόμη, κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών της έχει πραγματοποιήσει εποπτευόμενη κλινική άσκηση σε διάφορες δομές σε Ελλάδα και Γαλλία, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στις ανάγκες διαφορετικών πληθυσμών. Αναλυτικότερα, έχει πραγματοποιήσει κλινική πρακτική στο Τμήμα Θεραπείας Ενηλίκων καθώς και στην Καθημερινή Θεραπευτική Κοινότητα του Ανοικτού Ψυχοθεραπευτικού Κέντρου, στο Κέντρο εξειδικευμένης περιγεννητικής φροντίδας γονέων και παιδιών έως 6 ετών "Centre Myriam David" στο Παρίσι, στην ιδιωτική μονάδα στέγασης και φροντίδας ηλικιωμένων "Korian Bel Air" επίσης στο Παρίσι, καθώς και στο Κέντρο Θεραπείας Εξαρτημένων Ατόμων (ΚΕΘΕΑ) στην Αθήνα. Στο σήμερα, ως ιδιώτης Ψυχολόγος, λόγω της εξειδίκευσής της στον τομέα της Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας και στην προσέγγιση της Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, ασχολείται με την ψυχοθεραπεία Ενηλίκων πραγματοποιώντας ατομικές συνεδρίες αλλά και ομάδες ψυχοθεραπείας.

Giannopoulou Konstantenia is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She obtained her first degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, and subsequently passed entrance examinations to the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, from which she graduated with honors. As part of her academic studies, she completed an internship at the Center for Addiction Prevention and Psychosocial Health Promotion "Athena Health," during which she trained in individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. Additionally, she conducted a thesis on the topic of "depression in pediatric cancer patients" and deepened her knowledge in Health Psychology. Since October 2011, she has been training at the Athens Center for the Study of Humanity (A.K.M.A.) in Systemic Psychotherapy. She has attended and continues to attend seminars and workshops related to the development of psychology in Greece.

Elisavet Diakatou BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ilisia, Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Greenwich, UK, and a master's degree in Developmental Psychology from Lancaster University, UK. The therapeutic approach adopted by the specialist is Systemic Psychotherapy, with particular expertise in individual psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, empowerment of LGBTQI+ individuals, parent and child counseling, and child and adolescent mental health. Finally, Ms. Diakatou is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Family, Individual, and Group Therapy (ELESYTH).

Ο Ζέππος Ιωάννης MSc, BACP είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό του γραφείο στον Πειραιά. Είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία (BSc Honors Applied Psychology) με Μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία (MSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy) τις οποίες ολοκλήρωσε στην Μεγάλη Βρετανία στο πανεπιστήμιο του Derby. Αντιμετωπίζει πλήθος περιστατικών που άπτονται στο σύνολο του φάσματος της ειδικότητας ενώ αξίζει να αναφερθεί ότι εξειδικεύεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, την Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία καθώς και τη Διαχείριση Πένθους και πως είναι ενεργό μέλος του Βρετανικού Συλλόγου Ψυχοθεραπευτών (BACP) από το 2017. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση των μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών του, παρακολούθησε ένα Βρετανικό πρόγραμμα μετεκπαίδευσης στην Ψυχολογία και Ψυχοθεραπεία του Πένθους μέσω της Κλινικής “Cruse Bereavement Care” όπου και διακρίθηκε. Στη συνέχεια, εργάστηκε εκεί για ένα χρόνο. Παράλληλα, προσέφερε συνεδρίες Ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης και Ψυχοθεραπείας στο Βρετανικό σχολείο εφήβων “The Bemrose School”. Το 2020 προσλήφθηκε από την Βρετανική κλινική “Vestige Healthcare” για να βοηθήσει στην ανοικοδόμηση του θεραπευτικού μοντέλου της σχετικά με την ορθή προσέγγιση νέων θεραπευόμενων . Εργάστηκε εκεί για σχεδόν 2 χρόνια και προσέφερε ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες στους θεραπευόμενους της κλινικής που είχαν διαγνωσθεί με διάφορες διαταραχές όπως η διαταραχή προσωπικότητας, η σχιζοφρένεια, ο αυτισμός, η κατάθλιψη και η διαταραχή ελλειμματικής προσοχής και υπερκινητικότητας (ΔΕΠΥ). Επιπλέον, διεξήγαγε ομαδικές ασκήσεις αυτοφροντίδας και Mindfulness τόσο για τους θεραπευόμενους, όσο και για τους εργαζόμενους της κλινικής. Παρείχε κλινική εποπτεία και Ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε συνεταίρους ψυχολόγους και διεξήγαγε ψυχο-εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια στους συναδέλφους του με σκοπό την διαχείριση απαιτητικών περιπτώσεων εντός της κλινικής. Στην Ελλάδα προσέφερε τις υπηρεσίες του διαδικτυακά κατά τη διάρκεια της πανδημίας COVID-19 στο εθελοντικό πρόγραμμα του milamou.gr, ολοκληρώνοντας 105 συνεδρίες. Με την επιστροφή του στην Ελλάδα, ίδρυσε το ιδιωτικό του γραφείο στο κέντρο του Πειραιά και συνεργάζεται με την Εταιρεία Ψυχολογικής Υποστήριξης Θεραπείας και Εκπαίδευσης (Ε.Ψ.Υ.Θ.Ε)

Makra Sevasti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Acharnes. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation and a four-year scholarship from the Dodecanese Foundation) and a postgraduate diploma from the same University. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy for children and adults (Scholarship "Giannis Boulougouris" from the Institute for Research and Behavior Therapy for the four-year study program). In her private practice, she offers high-level individual psychotherapy services for adults to address psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, interpersonal difficulties, as well as individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents in cases such as anxiety, phobias, emotional difficulties, behavioral problems, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Additionally, she provides counseling services to parents and couples. Lastly, she has an established body of written work related to the psychotherapy of children and adults.

Dionysakopoulou Sevi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in the Vyronas-Pangrati area. She earned her degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH). She holds a postgraduate diploma in Public Health from the University of West Attica and is a doctoral candidate at the same university. She has specialized in Systemic Existential Psychotherapy and Family Therapy and has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as in Counseling Psychology at Panteion University. She completed an internship in the 9th ward of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Daphni." She has worked as a Psychologist in secondary education and has collaborated with mental health institutions, implementing intervention programs for families, children, adolescents, and vulnerable populations. She provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, children-adolescents, couples, and families seeking to address difficulties manifesting as psychopathological symptoms and disorders (e.g., mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders), psychosomatic manifestations, dysfunctional relationships, or critical life events (e.g., loss, illness, childbirth, family phase transitions) or who wish to expand their self-awareness.