Psychologists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Sklaveniti Xristina is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with many years of experience in Greece and abroad, accompanying individuals through both small and significant life stories. She emphasizes the unique characteristics and needs of each person, offering personalized care with respect for human rights, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a master's degree in Gender Studies from the Hellenic Open University, awarded with an academic excellence scholarship. Her research work focused on the phenomenon of obstetric violence as experienced and narrated by those who have undergone it, through a feminist research perspective with an emphasis on the voices of the subjects. She is specialized in Narrative Psychotherapy and Systemic Psychodrama, as well as in approaches that incorporate feminist, intersectional, and inclusive perspectives. She provides individual therapy, couples therapy, support for children and adolescents, parental counseling, therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, and experiential empowerment groups. Her focus is on the therapeutic relationship, empathy, and the creation of a safe environment where one can rewrite their story with meaning and purpose.

Xristopoulou Aleksandra MSc is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Athens. She studied Psychology and obtained a Master's Degree in Occupational Psychology. She has worked in the Human Resources sector, specializing in Recruitment & Selection, Performance Evaluation, and Training & Development of personnel in organizations in the United Kingdom and Greece. She specialized in the Psychodynamic Approach, Group Analysis, and Community Therapy. She has collaborated with public and private institutions, providing psychological support to groups and participating in seminars and training programs. She works individually with children, adolescents, and adults. She coordinates self-awareness groups and analysis groups and is involved in parental counseling and career guidance for adolescents and adults. She holds a professional license and is a Regular Member of the Association of Greek Psychologists.

Η Τσόπελα Χρύσα είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Μελίσια. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του University of East London και είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Βρετανών Ψυχολόγων με τίτλο GMBPsS. Η ψυχοθεραπευτική κατεύθυνση που χρησιμοποιεί στην θεραπεία είναι η Συστημική - Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρώπινων Σχέσεων. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο παρέχει ατομικές, οικογενειακές και ομαδικές θεραπείες και συμβουλευτική σε ενήλικες και εφήβους. Aντιμετωπίζει πλήθoς περιστατικών όπως αυτοβελτίωση, άγχος, κατάθλιψη, αυπνία, πένθος, συγκρουσιακές και ενδοοικογενειακές σχέσεις, κακοποίηση, σχέση ζευγαριού, διαζύγιο, διαχείριση θυμού, περιστατικά διατροφικών διαταραχών, προβλήματα διατροφής και βάρους, συμβουλευτική γονέων, συμβουλευτική εφήβων. Επιπρόσθετα, παρέχει επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό, σε εφήβους αλλά και σε ενήλικες που ενδιαφέρονται να κάνουν στροφή στην επαγγελματική τους ταυτότητα.Το επιστημονικό της ενδιαφέρον στις διατροφικές διαταραχές την ώθησε στο να εξειδικευτεί ως Master Practitioner στις Διατροφικές Διαταραχές και στην Παχυσαρκία από το Κέντρο Αντιμετώπισης Διατροφικών Διαταραχών και το National Centre for Eating Disorders της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας. Στα πλαίσια του να βοηθήσει περαιτέρω τους έφηβους άλλα και τους ενήλικες στις επαγγελματικές τους επιλογές και στην σταδιοδρομία τους, πιστοποιήθηκε ως σύμβουλος σταδιοδρομίας εφήβων και ενηλίκων από την Evalion, για την χρήση των ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων για επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό και συμβουλευτική σταδιοδρομίας της EvCareer. Κατά την διάρκεια της καριέρα της εργάστηκε ως εκπαιδευτικός σε ιδιωτικά σχολεία όπου ασχολήθηκε με την διδασκαλία, την ψυχοκοινωνική διαπαιδαγώγηση και υποστήριξη παιδιών και εφήβων καθώς και με την συμβουλευτική γονέων. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική στο Οικοτροφείο ΕΠΑΚΜΟΣ επικεντρώνοντας την επιστημονική της μελέτη σε θέματα Αυτισμού, Νοητικής Στέρησης και συνυπάρχουσων Ψυχικών Διαταραχών ενώ ταυτόχρονα συμμετείχε και ως μέλος της Διεπιστημονικής Ομάδας. Παράλληλα με το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, είναι εξωτερικός συνεργάτης στον Οργανισμό Κοινωνικής Προστασίας και Αλληλεγγύης του Δήμου Βριλησσίων όπου ασχολείται με την ψυχολογική υποστήριξη ατόμων και την αντιμετώπιση διαφόρων ψυχοκοινωνικών προβλημάτων. Στο ίδιο πλαίσιο, είναι συντονίστρια της ομάδας συμβουλευτικής και ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης ατόμων με διαβήτη. Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσης και κατάρτισης της έχει παρακολουθήσει και παρακολουθεί πληθώρα εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων.

Anastasiadi Marina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology in Education, Health, and Work, from the Department of Education and Preschool Education of the same institution. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior and at the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has completed training in Parent Schools coordination at the Panhellenic Federation of Parent Groups and training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aiginiteio Hospital of Athens. She has significant, extensive professional experience as a Psychologist, working with adults facing a wide range of daily life challenges, and with children, adolescents, parents, and educators in Primary and Secondary education, in special therapy centers, in a shelter structure for unaccompanied minors, and at a Center for Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling & Support (KEDASY). Lastly, she regularly attends specialized training seminars on psychology, counseling, and psychotherapy with the aim of continuous professional development and advancement, focusing on the Third Wave Cognitive Therapies (Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness).

Pauletsi - Stefani Aleksandra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and operates a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She holds a degree in Psychology with a postgraduate qualification in "Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders" from the Medical School of the University of Athens and has been trained in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). She is also a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, works as a psychologist in a kindergarten, and contributes articles on psychological topics to various websites. Additionally, her voluntary experience and participation in numerous conferences, seminars, and research projects related to various issues in the fields of Psychology and Psychiatry have provided her with extensive knowledge in her field. She offers therapy for adults, adolescents, and parent counseling. Her office provides specialized interventions for anxiety and stress, depression, grief, interpersonal relationship problems, eating issues, psychosomatic conditions, professional goal setting, and more generally for managing difficulties related to mental health and enhancing self-esteem.

Eleni Vasileiadou is a Psychologist who has maintained a private practice in Neo Irakleio since 2007. She graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a master's degree in cognitive psychology from the same institution. She has completed professional specialization as a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders & Obesity from the National Centre for Eating Disorders of Great Britain – NCFED. She has worked in the Social Service of the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia, focusing on conducting Parent Schools for primary and secondary education, coordinating parent groups, monitoring individual cases, promoting prevention in the municipality's schools in collaboration with KETHEA, as well as cooperating with the Hellenic Association for Gambling Addiction. From 2005 to 2007, she volunteered her services as a Psychologist at the Counseling Polyclinic of the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia. Between 2001 and 2003, she collaborated with the A' University Clinic of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, the C' University Neurology Clinic of the General University Hospital "Papanikolaou," the Diabetology Center of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio," the Epilepsy Clinic of the A' University Clinic of the General University Hospital AHEPA, and the Counseling and Psychological Support Center (KESYPSY) of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Maria Aggeliki Rapti is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and is completing her postgraduate studies at the same university.

Simultaneously, she is completing her studies in the 4-year International Postgraduate Program in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Systemic-Narrative Approach (theoretical and practical training with supervision) at KEDIVIM – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (under the direction of Professor F. Isari).

She is also certified in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the psychometric instrument "Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®-2 (MMPI®-2)."

She continuously enriches her knowledge by participating in specialized conferences and workshops for mental health professionals, focusing on interventions across all age groups.

Through psychotherapy, Maria aims to establish a therapeutic relationship in which participants collaboratively shape therapy goals, recognize difficulties and strengths, and work together toward empowerment, improved quality of life, and the development of more functional ways of thinking, feeling, and relating. The therapeutic relationship constitutes a space of meaningful connection where change can emerge safely and with respect for each individual’s pace and needs.

She undertakes psychotherapy for adults. Sessions are conducted online.

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.

Zarogkika Lina is a Psychologist specializing in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from London Metropolitan University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of East London. Her studies, combined with her clinical experience, have equipped her with a deep understanding of human emotions and behaviors. Her therapeutic approach is based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while also employing an integrative model utilizing tools from systemic, psychodynamic, gestalt, mindfulness, and other modalities. She has been trained and specializes in couples therapy, eating disorder treatment, clinical psychology, sexual education, anxiety, as well as other areas and approaches within the field. With experience in mental health settings and participation in scientific research projects, her aim is to provide practical and meaningful solutions. She focuses on the uniqueness of each individual and creates a safe and supportive environment to help clients address their challenges. Through empathy and contemporary therapeutic methods, she assists in redefining issues for a more functional and balanced daily life. A crucial component of all the above is the establishment of a therapeutic alliance with trust as its fundamental element.

Safe Space Angkeliou Frinta - Filothei Kai Synergates is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in the Marousi area. She graduated with honors in Psychology, with distinction, from the University of Greenwich in London (license number 5719) and holds postgraduate studies in Clinical and Developmental Child Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy following a four-year training program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. During her professional career, she has worked in companies within the pharmaceutical sector and in the field of clinical studies as a Psychologist and Human Resources Manager. Furthermore, she has worked as a Psychologist-Psychotherapist in therapy departments of the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, providing services to adults, children, and adolescents.

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. 

Kitsou Xara is a Positive Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, EMDR Trauma Therapist, and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She is also an external collaborator with "Therapy Nest" and "Ψ-ΔΙΚΤΥΟ". She holds a degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Athens, and a specialization degree in Systemic Psychology from the Hellenic Institute of Systemic Representation. Additionally, she has been trained in EMDR Trauma Therapy at the Trauma Therapy Institute and holds an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology from the University of East London. Currently, she is training in Psychological Assessment of children and adults. Furthermore, she possesses significant and extensive experience, having collaborated with both companies and organizations such as the Hellenic Institute of Systemic Representation and the Sikiarideio Foundation for individuals with special needs.

Η Βούρου Πέπη είναι Ψυχολόγος , Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Κλινικός Νευροψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Ψυχικό. Είναι Υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου (MSc) στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία και Νοητικές Νευροεπιστήμες (Clinical Neuropsychology & Cognitive Neuroscience) από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών σε συνεργασία με το McGill University. Ακόμα, έχει ολοκληρώσει το τετραετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, στο Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρωπίνων Σχέσεων και την εκπαίδευση στην τραυματοθεραπεία στην TACT HELLAS.

Από το 2021 εργάζεται ως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης , στην Α΄ Νευρολογική Κλινική του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου, με ενεργή συμμετοχή στο Ιατρείο Μνήμης, Νοητικών Διαταραχών και Σπάνιων Ανοιών, καθώς και στο Ιατρείο Μνήμης, Άνοιας και Νόσου Πάρκινσον μέσω του Εθνικού Δικτύου Τηλεϊατρικής.

Στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής της πορείας έχει προσφέρει υπηρεσίες νευροψυχολογικής αξιολόγησης και ψυχοθεραπευτικής υποστήριξης σε εφήβους και ενήλικες, καθώς και με άτομα που ζουν με νευρολογικές παθήσεις.

Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει τη διερεύνηση των ψυχολογικών αναγκών των θεραπευομένων, καθώς και τον σχεδιασμό εξατομικευμένων παρεμβάσεων προσαρμοσμένων στις ανάγκες του κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών, υποστηρίζοντας παιδιά και εφήβους με στόχο την ενίσχυση της γνωστικής και συναισθηματικής τους ανάπτυξης.

Έχει εργαστεί ως Κλινικός Νευροψυχολόγος στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο και έχει αναπτύξει έντονη ερευνητική δραστηριότητα, συμμετέχοντας σε ερευνητικό πρόγραμμα και κλινική φαρμακευτική μελέτη, ενώ έχει ενεργή συνεργασία με το Goldsmiths, University of London και το University of Strasbourg. Τα ερευνητικά της ενδιαφέροντα εστιάζουν στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία, στη νευρωνική επεξεργασία της μουσικής και στις σύγχρονες εφαρμογές της τηλε-νευροψυχολογίας. Αναφορικά με το επιστημονικό της έργο έχει συμμετάσχει σε δημοσιεύσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά, καθώς και ανακοινώσεις σε σημαντικά ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια, όπως της European Academy of Neurology, του Movement Disorder Society, της Alzheimer Europe, καθώς και τα Neurosciences and Music και IAMM–ISfAM, συμβάλλοντας στην προώθηση της γνώσης γύρω από τις νευροεκφυλιστικές διαταραχές και τη γνωστική υγεία.

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.

Η Ανδριάνα Καλογεροπούλου είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με εκπαίδευση στη Συμβουλευτική και τη Συστημική Θεραπεία, καθώς και πιστοποιήσεις στον Νευρογλωσσικό Προγραμματισμό (NLP) και το Business & Career Coaching. Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική Ψυχολογία (University of UCLAN) και πτυχίου Ψυχολογίας με διάκριση Honors (University of Essex). Παράλληλα, διαθέτει μεταπτυχιακό MBA στο Μάρκετινγκ (University of Leicester) και πτυχιακές και μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη Νομική Επιστήμη (LLB & LLM – Δίκαιο Επιχειρήσεων, Université Pierre Mendès, Grenoble). Η πολυεπίπεδη επιστημονική της κατάρτιση και η πολυετής εμπειρία σε ηγετικές θέσεις πολυεθνικών εταιρειών τής επιτρέπουν να συνδυάζει τη βαθιά κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης συμπεριφοράς με στρατηγική σκέψη και οργανωσιακή αποτελεσματικότητα. Η εμπειρία της στον ανθρώπινο παράγοντα και στη διαχείριση οργανωσιακής συμπεριφοράς εμπλουτίζει το θεραπευτικό της έργο, συνδέοντας την ψυχολογία με την προσωπική ανάπτυξη και την επαγγελματική ευημερία. Η κλινική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει τη συμμετοχή της στο Ψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του 251 Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αεροπορίας (ΓΝΑ), ως μέλος της διεπιστημονικής ομάδας που εργάζεται με νοσηλευόμενους με ψυχώσεις, καταθλίψεις, αγχώδεις διαταραχές και εξαρτήσεις. Συμμετέχει σε ομαδικές ψυχοθεραπείες και αξιοποιεί ψυχομετρικά εργαλεία στο πλαίσιο της ψυχοδιαγνωστικής διερεύνησης. Παράλληλα, δραστηριοποιείται σε συστημικά και συνθετικά κέντρα ψυχοθεραπείας και παρέχει ιδιωτικές συνεδρίες, συνδυάζοντας τη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία με τεχνικές Coaching και NLP, προσαρμοσμένες στις ανάγκες του κάθε ατόμου ή ομάδας. Υποστηρίζει εφήβους, ενήλικες, ζευγάρια, οικογένειες και επαγγελματίες στη διαχείριση των προκλήσεων της ζωής και της εργασίας. Ασχολείται με ζητήματα όπως αγχώδεις και καταθλιπτικές διαταραχές, τραύμα, απώλεια και κρίσεις ζωής, σχέσεις (γονεϊκές, προσωπικές και επαγγελματικές), διαχείριση φόβων, εθισμοί και συναισθηματική απορρύθμιση, διατροφικές διαταραχές, burnout, αυτοπεποίθηση, ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων ζωής, καθώς και τη μετεξέλιξη επαγγελματικών σχεδίων και διαδρομής καριέρας. Πιστεύει ότι κάθε θεραπευτική διαδικασία αποτελεί ένα μοναδικό ταξίδι αυτογνωσίας, ενσυναίσθησης και ουσιαστικής προσωπικής εξέλιξης. Δημιουργεί έναν ασφαλή και ενδυναμωτικό χώρο, μέσα στον οποίο ο άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί, να αναδομήσει τον εαυτό του και να αναδείξει την ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα και την ισορροπία του στη ζωή και στις σχέσεις.

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.