Psychologists in Prefecture of Achaea

Pitsinis Errikos Dionysios is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who conducts online psychotherapy sessions while also maintaining his private practice in Kypseli. He has completed studies in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the International Psychotherapy Center "ALYPIA," holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire, and a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Forensic Psychology from Coventry University. His professional experience includes work in private practice as well as an internship at the Korydallos Detention Center I. He has specialized through training programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the following areas: Couple and Family Counseling and Therapy, Aggressive and Violent Behavior: Professional Risk Assessment and De-escalation Techniques, Anxiety and Depression: Psychoeducation and Management, Psychosocial Support for Prisoners and Reintegration Issues, and Cluster B Personality Disorders (Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders). Finally, the specialist is a regular member of the Hellenic Association of Psychologists.

Tsitenidou Natasa is a Clinical Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, licensed to practice. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London (UEL), England, in 2020, and subsequently pursued her postgraduate studies at the same university in the program entitled “MSc – Clinical and Community Psychology.” Her practical internship during her studies was completed at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki “Hippokration.” Her training continued at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HSCBP) in Thessaloniki, in the three-year adult program and later in the one-year program for children and adolescents. Additionally, she has participated in the educational program titled “Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Approaches (TF-CBT, CPT, DBT-PTSD, PE)” at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (SCBS). Currently, she practices professionally in a private office and provides online psychotherapy sessions, following the Cognitive Behavioral approach. You can schedule your session immediately!

Ioannis Tsakiris is a Psychologist with an academic background in Psychology and a postgraduate specialization in Neuropsychology. He studied at the Universiteit van Amsterdam and at the Mitropolitiko College, where he completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, deepening his understanding of the relationship between brain function, cognition, and behavior.Since 2025, he has been practicing as a Psychologist in Greece, providing online therapy sessions within a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. He has experience supporting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety and mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, anger management difficulties, and challenges in interpersonal relationships. He also works with trauma-related experiences and is committed to the empowerment and psychological support of LGBTQI+ individuals, approaching each person with respect for their uniqueness and identity.His therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, scientific evidence, and individualized care, aiming to foster meaningful personal growth, emotional resilience, and overall psychological well-being.

Elisavet Valkanioti is a Psychologist in Volos providing individual sessions for adults and adolescents (17+ years old), both in-person and online. She creates a safe, supportive, and confidential therapeutic environment tailored to the needs of each client.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University with a grade of Excellent and holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Psychology from University of East London.

She applies Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and has specialized training in Clinical Hypnotherapy (CBH), combining scientifically validated methods with contemporary therapeutic techniques. She offers support in issues such as:

• anxiety and panic attacks
• phobias
• sleep disorders
• smoking cessation
• chronic pain management
• weight control

She holds an advanced diploma in Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy (CBH) and has been trained in Regressive Therapy as well as in DSM-V (Understanding DSM-V), with an emphasis on the analysis of the psychiatric classification manual and the understanding of psychological phenomena.

Her therapeutic approach is integrative and individualized, combining the structured methodology of CBT with the dynamic aspects of clinical hypnotherapy, while incorporating experiential and humanistic elements.

She has experience in the field of Occupational Psychology, supporting individuals with work-related stress, professional relationships, and workplace behavior. Additionally, she has been trained in Forensic and Criminal Psychology, with a focus on psychological assessment within legal contexts.

Vasiliki Mitrakopoulou is a Psychologist with a private practice in Patras. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has specialized in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Cognitive Psychotherapy Unit of the Hellenic Centre for Mental Health and Research in Patras. Additionally, she possesses a diploma in "Integrated Somato-Emotional Release Therapy and Personal Development" from the Center for Non-Directive Psychology in Patras and has acquired further specialized knowledge in Counseling and Anxiety Disorders. Throughout her career, she has accumulated extensive volunteer work experience and has also gained teaching experience at a technological institute in Patras. Currently, in her private practice, she provides therapy and counseling for issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and phobias. She also assists in addressing interpersonal relationship problems, personal development, and conducts counseling for adolescents, families, and parent groups. Finally, she has attended numerous conferences, seminars, and training programs that have equipped her with the knowledge she possesses today.

Frantzeska Parliarou is a Psychologist (MSc) offering personalized online sessions by appointment. She works with empathy and dedication to support individuals in their psychological empowerment and in addressing their personal challenges. Simultaneously, she is training in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy at the Center for Systemic Therapy & Counseling (Ke.Sy.The.S.), focusing on relationships and dynamics within family and social contexts.

She holds a Psychology Degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Leiden (Netherlands). During her studies, she deepened her knowledge in the theory and practice of clinical psychology, gaining experience in psychological assessment and therapy provision.

Her aim is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, with the goal of improving their mental health. Sessions are conducted in both Greek and English, facilitating communication with individuals from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Η Δανάη Παπαδοπούλου Λιασή είναι ψυχολόγος με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος, MSc, εκπαιδευμένη στη Σχεσιακή Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία και εκπαιδευόμενη στην Ομαδική Διαπροσωπική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας (in-between) στο Νέο Ηράκλειο, Κηφισίας 5 και στους Αμπελοκήπους, Ευρυτανίας 13 στην Αθήνα. Είναι απόφοιτη του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και του Ινστιτούτου Σχεσιακής & Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΙΣΟΨ), αντίστοιχα.

Έχει πραγματοποιήσει Μεταπτυχιακές Σπουδές στην Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιού και Εφήβου στο Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου. Έχει εκπονήσει πρακτική άσκηση στον Δήμο Μεταμόρφωσης Αττικής και στο Ινστιτούτο Σχεσιακής και Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας για 3 έτη συνολικά. Κατά την επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει εργαστεί επίσης σε Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών ως ψυχολόγος διεξάγοντας συνεδρίες παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων αλλά και συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Ανήκει στην συγγραφική ομάδα του τρίτου συλλογικού τόμου Σχεσιακής Ψυχανάλυσης και Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας και έχει εκδόσει άρθρο της στο επιστημονικό περιοδικό της Ένωσης Ομαδικών Ψυχοθεραπευτών της Αμερικής (EGPS). Έχει συμμετάσχει με ομιλίες σε διεθνή και ελληνικά συνέδρια, ενώ παράλληλα στα πλαίσια προσωπικής εξέλιξης παρακολουθεί πολυάριθμα σεμινάρια και συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.

Εποπτεύεται έξι φορές μηνιαίως από τον διευθυντή του Ινστιτούτου Σχεσιακής και Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας κ. Σταύρο Χαραλαμπίδη, για την ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία και από τον σχεσιακό και ομαδικό ψυχοθεραπευτή κ. Ευριπίδη Γαβρά για την ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία μαζί με την Μαρία Αποστολοπούλου. Σε θεσμικό επίπεδο εποπτεύεται από την κα. Κάτια Χατζηλάκου, ιδιοκτήτρια του Gestalt Foundation και τον Σταύρο Χαραλαμπίδη.

Βρίσκεται σε συνεχή ατομική και ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία από το 2020, καθώς θεωρεί πως είναι απαραίτητο προσόν για κάθε ειδικό ψυχικής υγείας.

Εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά και παρέχει ατομική και ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία σε ενήλικες και εφήβους, δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά.

Αποτελεί Δόκιμο Τακτικό Μέλος του Ινστιτούτου Σχεσιακής και Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΙΣΟΨ), Μέλος της Διεθνούς Ένωσης Σχεσιακής Ψυχανάλυσης & Ψυχοθεραπείας (IARPP) και της Αμερικάνικης Ένωσης Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (AGPA).

Για την ίδια, η ψυχοθεραπεία – ατομική και ομαδική – είναι ένας χώρος συνάντησης, μια εμπειρία διαλόγου με τον εαυτό και τους άλλους, μια ευκαιρία καθρεφτίσματος και δοκιμασιών. Αυτό που αναδύεται από τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία δεν είναι απλώς η αλλαγή του ατόμου, αλλά η κατανόηση του πώς υπάρχουμε μαζί.

Elena Goulia is a psychologist specializing in Organizational / Industrial Psychology (MSc Industrial/Organizational Psychology). She maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She completed her Psychology studies at the University of East London and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies at the American College of Thessaloniki. She is an accredited Mediator by the Ministry of Justice. Between 2020 and 2021, she attended family therapies, group sessions, and individual psychotherapies at the Adult Psychiatric Clinic of the G.N.Th. "G. Papanikolaou". Concurrently, she participated in the regular outpatient clinics of the clinic, liaison counseling, on-call duties, and the management of inpatients. Since 2022, she has worked as a Psychology lecturer in courses related to Psychology and ethics in the workplace. Additionally, she collaborates and handles cases at the Psychiatric Clinic of Evangelismos Hospital.

Since 2024, she has been attending the four-year program in Cognitive Psychotherapies implemented by the Research University Institute of Mental Health, Neurosciences, and Precision Medicine in collaboration with the 1st Psychiatric Clinic EKPA, the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic EKPA, and the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies. She is also attending the four-year program in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at Ke.Sy.The.S and the Psychosexual Disorders program at EPIPSY.

 She undertakes a wide range of cases covering the full spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she treats.

Irina Mrvoliak-Theodoropoulou is a Doctor of Psychology (PhD) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a licensed psychologist–psychotherapist with training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her professional background combines clinical practice, academic teaching, and participation in research programs, shaping a therapeutic approach grounded in scientific evidence and critical thinking.She provides individual psychotherapy for adults within a safe, structured, and collaborative framework, offering space for the exploration of personal difficulties, lived experiences, and patterns of thought and behavior that influence daily life and relationships. The therapeutic process is tailored to each individual’s needs, goals, and life context, with respect for their personal pace and values.Her clinical work supports individuals who wish to manage anxiety, emotional distress, interpersonal difficulties, issues of self-esteem and assertiveness, life transitions, or the need for deeper self-understanding. The therapeutic framework addresses a broad range of concerns, from current challenges to more persistent or long-standing difficulties, with emphasis on functionality and stability.Sessions are currently conducted online, while in-person sessions will also be available starting May 2026.With respect, acceptance, and scientific integrity, her aim is to accompany each individual safely and empathically on their personal path toward understanding, empowerment, and meaningful change.

O Κολέσης Χρήστος MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος με προσέγγιση στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, παρέχοντας συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες, δια ζώσης και online. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην κατανόηση των σχέσεων, των μοτίβων επικοινωνίας και του τρόπου με τον οποίο το ευρύτερο πλαίσιο της ζωής ενός ανθρώπου επηρεάζει τη συναισθηματική του εμπειρία. Στη θεραπευτική του δουλειά δίνει έμφαση στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού χώρου, όπου το άτομο μπορεί να επεξεργαστεί τις δυσκολίες του με σεβασμό, συνέπεια και επαγγελματισμό. Παράλληλα, το ακαδημαϊκό του υπόβαθρο στην Ψυχολογία και στη Business Psychology ενισχύει την κατανόησή του γύρω από τη λειτουργία των ομάδων, την επαγγελματική πίεση και τη σύνδεση προσωπικής και εργασιακής ζωής.

Vasiliki Sotiropoulou is a Psychologist and graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a postgraduate student in the Applied Developmental Psychology program at the Hellenic Open University and has received further training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Therapy and Counseling. Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) at the Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy. She has also been trained in Special Education and Learning Disabilities as well as in Sexual Education for children and adolescents at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the WISC-VGR. She has worked in a private child psychiatry practice, at the “Eleni Gouvani” Speech Therapy Center, and has completed internships at the KEAT Kallithea (Special School for the Blind), the 1st Gymnasium of Ilion, and the “Nostos” shelter facility. She has also volunteered with the Life Center and the European Women’s Network. She provides online psychotherapy to adults and adolescents on issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), intrusive thoughts, compulsions, perfectionism, insecurity, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, loss, burnout, and emotion regulation.

Thomaidi Paulina is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (HPS), and maintains a private practice in Kypseli, Athens. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate diploma in Forensic – Criminal Psychology from Coventry University. She trained in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and has specialized in addressing issues related to anxiety, depression, personality disorders, as well as couples counseling and family therapy. She has consistently invested in her scientific development through numerous seminars and training programs covering topics such as trauma therapy, autoimmune diseases and mental health, domestic violence, and contemporary, revised guidelines for mental health treatment, ensuring that her services are based on the most reliable psychological practices. Academically, she has conducted research on the social stigma of LGBTQ+ community members, as well as on attitudes and behaviors toward sexual violence against women and double standards. She addresses issues of anxiety, depression, psychological trauma, eating disorders, addictions – dependencies, obsessive-compulsive disorders, personality disorders, and provides counseling services. Additionally, she offers couples and family counseling and therapy. Her treatment is LGBTQ+ friendly and tailored to cases of neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD, etc.).