Psychologists in Prefecture of Achaea

Kostopoulou Aggeliki MSc is a Psychologist specializing in adolescents and adults with or without psychopathology, maintaining a private practice in Patras and conducting counseling and psychotherapy sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A.) and a postgraduate diploma from the Department of Education and Care Sciences in Early Childhood at the University of Patras. She has received further training in significant areas of psychology and psychotherapy, including the fundamental principles of counseling psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, management of traumatic events and bereavement, high-functioning autism in adolescents & adults (Asperger’s), as well as the application of psychometric tools such as MMPI-2, Rorschach, and TAT. She possesses substantial clinical experience from her collaboration with the General Hospital of Patras "Agios Andreas" and the Mental Health Center, while maintaining a private practice providing psychotherapeutic support to adults and couples. She has an extensive body of work in lectures and conferences covering topics from domestic violence to addictions in adolescence, and has actively participated in scientific psychiatry and psychotherapy conferences in Greece. Finally, she has presented academic research on interdisciplinary teaching of art history in preschool education within the framework of national scientific conferences.

Kondylis Antonis is a Psychologist who provides individual adult sessions with experience in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and phobias. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and has undergone further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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.

Η Κουτρουμπάνου Σεβαστιάνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Πάτρα. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, ενώ σε μεταπτυχιακό επίπεδο εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Μη Κατευθυντική – Παρεμβατική ψυχοθεραπεία και εμψύχωση ομάδων και αργότερα στην Σωματο-συναισθηματική απελευθέρωση και Κρανιοϊερή θεραπεία. Στο πλαίσιο της διεύρυνσης της σφαιρικής επιστημονικής πληρότητάς της, έχει παρακολουθήσει σεμινάρια πολλών θεραπευτικών σχολών (Gestalt, Art therapy, focus therapy, person-centered therapy ,dramatherapy). Εργάζεται ως ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και από το 2003 και σαν κράνιοθεραπεύτρια σε ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες. Είναι επιστημονική σύμβουλος στο Κέντρο εκπαίδευσης και θεραπείας “Humantherapy” και υπεύθυνη του εκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος Κρανιοϊερής θεραπείας και σωματικής ψυχοθεραπείας μη κατευθυντικής προσέγγισης- ΣωματοΣυναισθηματική Απελευθέρωση N.D.S.P-S.E.R. ενώ έχει συνεργαστεί και με την ψυχιατρική κλινική του Π.Π.Ν.Π. Είναι μέλος της επιστημονικής επιτροπής του διεθνούς συμποσίου N.D.I. Έχει αρκετές παρουσιάσεις σε Πανελλήνια και Πανευρωπαϊκά συνέδρια. Τέλος, αξίζει να αναφερθεί πως είναι η μοναδική ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στην Ελλάδα που συνδυάζει τις δύο θεραπευτικές μεθόδους με αποτέλεσμα να προσφέρει την σωματική ψυχοθεραπεία N.D.C.S.T. Το 2016 εξέδωσε το πρώτο της βιβλίο με τίτλο, "Αγγίζοντας τη μνήμη του σώματος", που είναι το πρώτο βιβλίο στην ελληνική γλώσσα το οποίο καταγράφει επιστημονικά την λειτουργία και τα αποτελέσματα της κρανιο-ιερής θεραπείας ως σωματικής ψυχοθεραπείας βάθους.

Polyxronaki Panagiota is a clinical psychologist - psychotherapist providing online sessions.

She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University, Netherlands. She has been trained in the Cognitive Behavioral Approach by the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies.

She is certified in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, has completed the one-year postgraduate program in Clinical Psychopathology at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the Research University Mental Health Institute (EPISY), as well as holding a diploma in Coaching from UGROW and the Positive Psychology Society.

In parallel, she has attended numerous specialized trainings and continually pursues her professional development through supervision and ongoing education.

Regarding her professional training, she completed her internship as part of her postgraduate studies at the Psychiatric Clinic of the University Hospital of Heraklion and at the Alzheimer Day Center "Nefeli". Additionally, she completed an internship at the Student Counseling Center of NKUA, providing therapeutic support to students.

She works privately, providing sessions to adults and adolescents.

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.

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.

Η Δαρειώτη Καλλιόπη είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών, και πραγματοποιεί την ειδίκευσή της στην Ομαδική Ανάλυση στον Ελληνικό Οργανισμό Παιδείας και Ψυχοθεραπείας στην Ομαδική Ανάλυση (HOPE in GA).Η επαγγελματική της πορεία περιλαμβάνει εμπειρία σε διαφορετικά πεδία της ψυχικής υγείας. Έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος σε ιδιωτικό παιδοψυχιατρικό ιατρείο στην Αθήνα, υποστηρίζοντας παιδιά, εφήβους και τις οικογένειές τους. Παράλληλα, έχει απασχοληθεί σε δομή υποστήριξης ατόμων με νοητική αναπηρία, αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στην ψυχοκοινωνική φροντίδα και την ενδυνάμωση ευάλωτων πληθυσμών.Επιπλέον, εργάζεται στον τομέα των εξαρτήσεων στον Εθνικό Οργανισμό Πρόληψης και Αντιμετώπισης των Εξαρτήσεων (ΕΟΠΑΕ), παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και συμμετέχοντας σε παρεμβάσεις που προάγουν την ψυχική υγεία και την κοινωνική επανένταξη.Βασικός στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, εμπιστευτικού και υποστηρικτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, μέσα στο οποίο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του και να επεξεργαστεί τις δυσκολίες που αντιμετωπίζει. Με σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα κάθε ατόμου, προσεγγίζει τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία με ενσυναίσθηση, επιστημονική κατάρτιση και προσήλωση στη δημιουργία μιας ουσιαστικής θεραπευτικής σχέσης.

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.

Anastopoulou Filippa is a Psychologist (MSc) offering online sessions. She holds a degree from the Department of Applied Psychology at the University of Derby and a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology and Counseling. She continually enhances her knowledge through specialized seminars on mental health and psychotherapy topics, while also undergoing training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is a member of the Cyprus Association of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapists (S.G.S.P.K.) and the EABCT. She possesses significant clinical experience, having worked in mental health facilities, including a Psychiatry department, providing support to individuals with various psychological difficulties. Her work focuses on the management of anxiety, somatoform and depressive disorders, grief, addictions, and other mental health issues. With scientific training and a person-centered approach, she delivers high-quality psychological support and therapy services.

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.

The Theodorakopoulou Xarikleia is a Psychologist with a private practice in Aigio. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete, possesses a diploma in training in counseling skills with a synthetic approach from the Natural Health of Science Free Studies Laboratory, and is completing the 5-year program in group psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy (EEPSO). Her practice offers individual and group sessions, couple therapy sessions, as well as parent role processing groups. She has collaborated with the Family Association for Mental Health (SOPSY), Patras branch, providing psychological therapy to individuals with mental health disorders and their families. She also collaborates with the KAPI of Aigialeia (Aigio and Akrata) as the discussion group facilitator. She teaches psychology courses at the Public SAEK of Aigio. Additionally, she organizes lectures in various community venues in the wider area where she resides, aiming to raise awareness on social and psychological issues. Her articles have been published in local newspapers of her region. Finally, she participates in seminars and groups for her personal and professional development.

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.