Psychologists in Prefecture of Achaea

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.

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.

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!

Η Πλατή Κατερίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Έχει ολοκληρώσει το τετραετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στην Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ), σύμφωνα με τα πρότυπα της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Ψυχοθεραπειών (EABCT).

Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει την βασική εκπαίδευση στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT), καθώς και τη Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στην Συμπόνια (CFT), οι οποίες παρέχονται από την Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών (ΕΓΣΣ).

Οι προηγούμενες εμπειρίες της έχουν δημιουργήσει ένα σταθερό έδαφος με εξοικείωση σε διαφορετικούς πολιτισμούς, περιβάλλοντα, θεραπευτικά εργαλεία, κλινικές περιπτώσεις και πληθυσμούς. Πιστεύει στη συνεχή αναζήτηση της γνώσης και συμμετέχει τακτικά σε επαγγελματικές, πιστοποιημένες εκπαιδεύσεις και κλινική εποπτεία της πρακτικής άσκησής της. Στο παρόν διάστημα, εργάζεται ιδιωτικά, πραγματοποιώντας ατομικές συνεδρίες θεραπείας με ενήλικες.

Mougiou Athanasia is a Psychologist with a private practice in Patras. She holds a degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, while concurrently completing her second master's degree in Educational Psychology. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, approaching each individual with empathy and scientific rigor.

She has worked in interdisciplinary centers, providing psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parent counseling. Additionally, she has experience in Vocational High School (EPAL) settings, where she supported students, collaborated with parents and educators, and designed awareness and empowerment initiatives within school communities.

She has volunteered her services at a gender inequality management center and in mental health associations, and has attended numerous specialized seminars on topics such as autism, ADHD, school psychology, special education, anxiety, and parent counseling.

Strekla Sofia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Patras. She is a graduate of the European University Cyprus (EUC) with a degree in Psychology and has completed training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Additionally, she works at a Center for Special Therapies, where she provides psychological support and assessment, aiming to improve the mental health and daily functioning of her clients.

Η Κέλλυ Δεσύπρη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια.Η επαγγελματική της πορεία ξεκίνησε από τον χώρο των media, όπου ήρθε σε άμεση επαφή με τις απαιτήσεις και τους έντονους ρυθμούς της σύγχρονης εργασιακής ζωής.Αναζητώντας την ισορροπία και την αυθεντικότητα σε έναν κόσμο γεμάτο πίεση και προσδοκίες, στράφηκε νωρίς στην ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς και στις πρακτικές του διαλογισμού και της Hatha Yoga. Η προσωπική αυτή διαδρομή αποτέλεσε την αφετηρία ενός μακρόχρονου ακαδημαϊκού και βιωματικού ταξιδιού, το οποίο οδήγησε σε μια ουσιαστική στροφή τόσο στην προσωπική όσο και στην επαγγελματική της ζωή.Συνδυάζοντας προσωπικό βίωμα και επιστημονική εκπαίδευση, η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση εστιάζει στην αρμονική σύνδεση ψυχής και σώματος. Εμπλουτίζει τη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία με δημιουργικές τεχνικές, πρακτικές αναπνοής και εργαλεία ενσυνειδητότητας (mindfulness), προσφέροντας έναν ολιστικό τρόπο υποστήριξης και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης.Σήμερα, η Κέλλυ Δεσύπρη συνοδεύει στο ψυχοθεραπευτικό τους ταξίδι ενήλικες, εφήβους και νέους που βρίσκονται στο στάδιο της αναδυόμενης ενηλικίωσης, μια περίοδο γεμάτη προκλήσεις, μεταβάσεις και σημαντικές αποφάσεις ζωής. Παράλληλα, τα τελευταία χρόνια εργάζεται στενά με γονείς που επιθυμούν να καλλιεργήσουν μια πιο ήπια και ουσιαστική επικοινωνία, ενισχύοντας τη σύνδεση και τη σχέση με τα παιδιά τους.Με σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα κάθε ανθρώπου, δημιουργεί ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, μέσα στο οποίο μπορεί να αναπτυχθεί η αυτογνωσία, η προσωπική εξέλιξη και η ουσιαστική αλλαγή.

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.

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.).

Tsouki Sofia MSc is a Psychologist and conducts online sessions. She holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University in the Netherlands and is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has completed extensive professional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, and has further specialized in various programs including adolescent psychopathology, panic crisis management, sexual education, special education, and Mindfulness intervention techniques. She has many years of professional experience in public and private institutions, as well as working independently. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychosocial support to children, adolescents, and families, while maintaining a private practice offering individual and group psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Additionally, she has collaborated with Day Centers for children with autism spectrum disorders, kindergartens, camps, and psychoeducational settings. Her clinical approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, integrating contemporary psychoeducation and mindfulness techniques, aiming for meaningful support and empowerment of her clients.

Verykiou Eirini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Patras. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the same university. She specializes in the integrative psychotherapeutic approach and has completed the four-year study program offered by "Contemporary Amphiaraia" in collaboration with the Hellenic Society of Integrative Psychotherapy and the European Institute of Integrative Psychotherapy, under the auspices of the Open University of Crete. She has participated in the social clinics of Nafpaktos, providing psychological support both individually and in groups for cancer patients. Additionally, she has gained significant professional experience, having worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist in social structures, as well as a trainee Clinical Psychologist at the Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Rio – Patras. Finally, she has collaborated with and provided services to the Patras Rheumatic Patients Association, conducting group psychotherapeutic sessions.

Gkountani Xrysa is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist who offers online individual sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby, England, and completed her training in Systemic Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships in Athens. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars on child abuse and gender-based violence, addictions, mood disorder management, LGBTQ+ issues, among others. She has worked as a psychologist in Associations and provides parent counseling at Speech Therapy Centers. Finally, she is an active volunteer at IFNE Patras, where she conducts weekly group psychotherapy sessions.