Psychologists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

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.

Ο Βαγγέλης Δηλαβέρης είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής Bsc, Msc, με πτυχίο στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία από το University of Derby και μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω του University of Central Lancashire.

Με εκπαίδευση στην Αντλεριανή Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Αντλεριανής Ψυχολογίας (Ε.Ε.Α.Ψ), όπου είναι μέλος και συνεργάζεται, καθώς και μέσα από την εργασία του σε κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας αλλά και σε Κέντρο Διημέρευσης – Ημερήσιας Φροντίδας, έχει αποκτήσει εμπειρία σε διαφορετικά πλαίσια παροχής ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης. Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολουθήσει πολυετή μαθήματα αυτογνωσίας που σχετίζονται με την Αντλεριανή προσέγγιση, καθώς και ομάδες ψυχολόγων.

Παράλληλα, συμμετέχει σε σεμινάρια και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα με στόχο τη συνεχή επιμόρφωση και τη διεύρυνση των γνώσεών του. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής στο ιδιωτικό του γραφείο, καθώς και διαδικτυακά, με γνώμονα την καλύτερη εξυπηρέτηση των αναγκών σας.

Gerontidi Eleanni BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist for Children & Adults with a professional license. Her undergraduate and postgraduate studies were conducted and completed through the University of Central Lancashire in England, with full recognition by the corresponding Greek authorities. Subsequently, she trained in Cognitive and Behavioral techniques related to procrastination, assertiveness, mental imagery, among others, through seminars conducted by distinguished PhD holders. Additionally, through the Hellenic Society of Cognitive & Behavioral Studies, she has been trained in the approach of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy for children and adolescents. Her personal and professional principles focus on mutual respect, unconditional acceptance of people, empathy, and collaboration as essential components for building a strong therapeutic relationship. A good therapeutic relationship - collaboration is defined in the literature as one of the most important factors for the positive outcome of therapy - counseling (Flückiger, Del Re, Wampold, & Horvath, 2018). Professionally, she has worked in Human Resources Management aiming to improve working conditions by conducting relevant research. However, she has placed greater emphasis on psychotherapy, aiming to support individuals in finding and obtaining what they need to live a full and healthy life. In her clinical experience, she has focused, among others, on trauma, ADHD, self and body image, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, emotion regulation, assertiveness, and more. Finally, in addition to individual therapy for adults and adolescents, she provides counseling for parents, couples, and career (e.g., interview preparation) in both Greek and English.

Diakopoulou Sofia is a Psychologist - Specialist Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holding a professional practice license. She holds a Master's degree (MSc) in "Management of Aging and Chronic Diseases" from the Hellenic Open University in collaboration with the University of Thessaly and is currently undergoing specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships. The specialist has gained experience in both the public and private sectors, providing psychological support to students, educators, and parents through the Ministry of Education, as well as to vulnerable population groups through her collaboration with NGOs. Since 2023, she has been offering psychotherapeutic services to adults, focusing on issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, losses, and relationship difficulties, applying the principles of the systemic approach. Additionally, she is distinguished by her empathy, active listening, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual. Through a safe and collaborative therapeutic framework, her goal is to support individuals in empowerment, psychological resilience, and achieving personal balance.

Clinical Psychologist Vazouras Mixalis graduated from the Psychology Department of the American College of Greece (DEREE). He then completed his postgraduate studies in the Clinical Psychology program at Utrecht University. He has been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy during his postgraduate studies and has attended seminars on grief management, trauma, and the provision of psychological first aid. He has volunteered at the Sismanoglio Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic and the NGO M.A.N.A. Finally, in recent years, he has worked as a psychologist in private centers and as a clinical psychologist in a rehabilitation center. Currently, he manages his private practice.

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.

Rizou Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with 20 years of experience, maintaining a private practice in Cholargos and is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. She obtained her degree from the University of Kent at Canterbury in the United Kingdom and trained in Psychodynamic-Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through continuous seminars, postgraduate training programs, supervision, and years of personal therapy. She continued her postgraduate education at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (A.K.M.A) and in Systemic – Family Therapy. Subsequently, she earned her master's degree as a Special Educator, with an emphasis on learning disabilities, from the University of Nottingham Trent. Additionally, she has worked in hostels and residential facilities for psychosocial rehabilitation and has served as Program Manager at a Day Center for individuals with mental health disorders. She addresses adolescents with behavioral problems, adults with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship and behavioral issues, as well as broader emotional disorders, and also works with families or couples. Finally, she collaborates on a case-by-case basis with psychiatrists.

Tzougkaraki Ifigeneia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She is a graduate of the University of Derby with a professional license to practice. In recent years, she has been pursuing a certified four-year specialization in Systemic Family Psychotherapy from the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations, while simultaneously volunteering at the Municipal Polyclinics of Papagou, as well as at Merimna. She provides psychotherapy, counseling, and psychoeducation sessions at her private office in Cholargos, both in person and online. She places particular emphasis on creating a safe environment within which each client can genuinely explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her clinical experience includes supporting individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, grief, phobias, interpersonal relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, anger management, addictions, and trauma. To ensure the quality of her therapeutic work, she regularly participates in supervision, utilizing it as an important tool for self-observation and professional growth. She supports and accompanies her clients with respect for their uniqueness, empowering them on their journey toward self-awareness, strengthening, and self-acceptance. At the same time, she remains committed to continuous personal and professional development to respond with authenticity and sensitivity to the needs of those who trust her. She also states that the therapeutic process consists of the meeting of two "experts": the client, who is the expert of their own life, and the therapist, who provides the knowledge and experience. 

Maurandrea Nota is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, PhD Candidate at the Medical School of the University of Athens, and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She works with adults and adolescents facing mental health challenges such as eating disorders, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictions, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem, and others. Additionally, she supports parents in strengthening their role. Her approach is based on developing a therapeutic relationship in which the patient can safely and confidently understand and connect with themselves. Regarding her education, she is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Crete with postgraduate studies in Addiction Treatment. She is specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and concurrently specializes in the Treatment of Eating Disorders at Aeginiteio Hospital, where she also serves as a Scientific Collaborator in the respective Unit.

Papaxristou Andriana is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She studied Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. Subsequently, she completed research on parental models and how they influence children's sexuality throughout their lives. She specialized in Clinical Psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Athens at Aiginiteio Hospital and received further training in Psychoanalytic psychotherapy for groups, couples, and families at the Hellenic Society of Analytical Group and Family Psychotherapy. In recent years, she has collaborated with various organizations, including the Research University Mental Health Institute (E.P.I.P.S.Y.), providing psychotherapeutic services and participating in research programs. Additionally, she has attended numerous educational seminars and regularly participates in conferences, aiming for continuous education and professional development in the evolving fields of psychology and psychiatry. Concurrently, she has conducted research on depression and psychiatric pharmacotherapy amid the economic crisis.

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.

Papaleksi Melina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Nea Ionia, Attica. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree from the University of Thessaly titled "Counseling Psychology, Counseling in Special Education, Education and Health." Additionally, she is specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy. She has significant work experience with children, adolescents, and adults with mental, emotional, and behavioral difficulties in various settings and contexts, and she is certified in Greek Sign Language. Individual sessions (including in sign language) are provided for adults, adolescents, and children, along with parent counseling and psychoeducational groups for all ages.

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.

Sarri Sylva BSc, MA, is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She studied Psychology in England (University of Bedfordshire) and subsequently pursued a postgraduate specialization program in Organizational Psychology in the United States (University of New Haven).

She holds a License to Practice Psychology with official recognition from DOATAP (Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center).

She completed a four-year specialization program in Family Counseling and Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations.

She has been working as a psychologist with adults, couples, families, and groups since 2007. Her professional experience covers anxiety and panic attacks, phobias and depression, low self-esteem and abuse, issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation, parent-child relationships, parental counseling, couples therapy, divorce, and grief.

She has worked with individuals who have experienced road traffic accidents and have undergone post-traumatic stress and grief (Status Merimna). She has worked in a psychiatrist's clinic where she provided care to individuals, couples, and groups. She has collaborated with corporate employees experiencing personal issues outside the workplace. She has volunteered with NGOs assisting refugees and migrants, as well as in a developmental center for children (PRAKSIS, ARSI). Her clinical training took place at Aeginiteio Hospital, focusing on individuals with neurotic disorders. She participated in conducting a seminar related to employee performance (Develop Hellas Human Resources). She has attended seminars on topics including interpersonal relationships, psychosomatic illnesses and anxiety, sexual abuse and children’s drawings, career guidance, and psychology in mass disaster situations.

She is a member of the Hellenic Psychologists Association.

Ο Ορέστης Παπαγιαννόπουλος και Μαρία Κατιμερτζή είναι ψυχολόγοι-ψυχοθεραπευτές στη Νέα Ιωνία.

Ο Ορέστης Παπαγιαννόπουλος είναι Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπευτής, απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών. Κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό δίπλωμα εξειδίκευσης στη Νευροψυχολογία και τη Γνωστική Ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Paris Descartes 5, καθώς και στην Ψυχολογία και τις Νευροεπιστήμες της Ψυχικής Υγείας από το King's College London. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει την πρακτική του άσκηση στο κέντρο ημέρας "Ηλιοτρόπιο", συμμετέχοντας σε ομάδες παρέμβασης στην ψύχωση. Στο πλαίσιο των μεταπτυχιακών του σπουδών εργάστηκε στη Μονάδα Γηριατρικής Παρέμβασης στο Les Jardins des Thiais και στην Κλινική Νευρολογικής Αποκατάστασης "Le Clinique de Bourget" στο Παρίσι, όπου χορηγούσε ψυχομετρικά εργαλεία και παρείχε εξειδικευμένη ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε άτομα με νευρογνωστικές διαταραχές. Επιπλέον, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία, στην Τραυματοθεραπεία με τη μέθοδο του EMDR, στην Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία , στη Γνωσιακή Θεραπεία Βασισμένη στην Ενσυνειδητότητα (Mindfulness) και στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης. Έχει, επίσης, παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων εξειδίκευσης στις παραπάνω προσεγγίσεις. Είναι ιδρυτικό μέλος της Διεθνούς Κοινότητας Γνωσιακής-Συμπεριφορικής Υπνο-Ψυχοθεραπείας, εκπρόσωπος στην Ελλάδα του Ego State Therapy International (ESTI) και μέλος της EMDR-Hellas.

Η Μαρία Κατιμερτζή είναι Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών. Κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών στην Επιστήμη του Στρες και την Προαγωγή της Υγείας από την Ιατρική Σχολή του ΕΚΠΑ, στα πλαίσια του οποίου συμμετείχε σε δημοσιευμένη επιστημονική έρευνα. Έχει ειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία και στη Γνωστική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Ολοκλήρωσε το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική Ενηλίκων του Σισμανογλείου Νοσοκομείου και πραγματοποίησε πρακτική άσκηση στο "Εθνικό Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης". Επιπλέον, εργάστηκε εθελοντικά στη Μονάδα Ψυχοκοινωνικής Υποστήριξης και Αποκατάστασης Κέντρο Ημέρας "FRANCO BASAGLIA", όπου μεταξύ άλλων, συντόνιζε την ομάδα μουσικής στα πλαίσια του προγράμματος της κοινωνικής λέσχης. Στα πλαίσια της εκπαίδευσης της στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία συμπλήρωσε 160 ώρες εποπτευόμενης κλινικής άσκησης. Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια στην Ειδική Αγωγή.

Rapanaki Elena is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia.

She studied in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and trained in the Synthetic Model of Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. Regarding this approach, individual psychological problems are perceived as symptoms of dysfunction within a broader system (such as the family), and therefore it is believed that change will occur by intervening in the functioning of this broader system. Within this approach, concepts and perspectives from other psychotherapeutic schools are adopted, enriching the repertoire of techniques and adapting them according to the needs of each client. Having started her professional career, she has worked with adolescents and adults in an intervention unit for young people with delinquent behavior "Oseletos," on an online platform providing mental health services, as well as privately. In the past, she has voluntarily participated in a program at the "YWCA Greece" prisons with female detainees and in voluntary actions at "EPANODO" for the social reintegration of released prisoners. Finally, she has attended conferences and seminars related to mental health awareness, clinical psychopathology, domestic violence, delinquency, interpersonal relationships, and family relations.

Elena Georgakopoulou is a Counseling Psychologist - Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a professional license to practice in England (HCPC Register PYL 15025) since 2006, and a professional license in Greece since 2008. She is also a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and has worked as a Psychologist in the National Health Service of the United Kingdom (NHS), providing therapy to adults and children with severe clinical symptomatology. She has worked with adults and children and utilizes an eclectic and integrative model combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systemic, and person-centered approaches. Her work often involves collaboration with parents, as well as coordination with other agencies such as educational settings, while in Greece she works remotely. She is interested in and can assist in areas such as autism and autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety and depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), low self-esteem and self-confidence, loss of meaning and direction in life, relational and attachment difficulties, and parental counseling. Sessions are also provided in English.

Kouvaras Konstantinos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a master's degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology (Child and Adolescent Psychology M.Sc.) from Leiden University in the Netherlands and a degree in Psychology from Panteion University. He is a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist and has completed his studies at the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy. He specializes in anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and personality disorders. He holds a Professional License to Practice Psychology (License No. 1247, Date 25/02/2011).