Psychologists

Merantza Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a Person-Centered Approach and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She was born and studied in Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and is a graduate of the Master’s Program in Child Psychology (MSc in the Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. Additionally, she has completed a three-year training program in Person-Centered Counseling/Psychotherapy, earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centered Counselling/Psychotherapy from ICPS College in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. She acquired clinical experience at the University Child Psychiatry Clinic at the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital through collaboration with the multidisciplinary team of the Outpatient Unit, participating in the collection of children’s psychosocial histories and administration of diagnostic tests, as well as in the operation of the Special Clinic for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Moreover, she attended an annual training program in Special Education and Training organized by the Developmental Pediatrics Unit of the University Clinic of Athens and received certification for her training in the Children’s Apperception Test (C.A.T.) and Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T.) projective testing programs for children and adults, respectively. Furthermore, she participated in the pilot adult mental health program within the framework of support and health promotion programs of the Municipality of Athens, in collaboration with the NGO “Aktaia.”

Bpokou Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate studies (MSc), earning a master's degree in Liaison Psychiatry from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her psychotherapeutic training, she participates in the Educational Program in Cognitive Psychotherapies at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPIΨY). She has also completed basic training in EMDR Therapy at TACT HELLAS as well as in the administration, interpretation, and scoring of diagnostic tools (WAIS-IV, WISC, SCID II, SCID-5, MMPI II). She has gained experience through her internship in Psychology and Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Institute for Rational Emotive and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and collaborates with the Neurodevelopmental Disorders department of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and clinical psychology.

Pantos Dimitris is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. Additionally, he has been trained in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at the Systemic Center for Psychotherapy and Counseling SKEPSYS. In the past, he has worked as a Psychologist at the Genesis Athens Center and at the Multispace for People with Disabilities "Asterion Draseis," while continuing to offer his services online and at Pneuma. In his private practice, as well as online, he provides a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Ο κ. Παναγιώτης Μ. Νταϊλάκης είναι Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος με εξειδίκευση στην αξιολόγηση και θεραπεία ψυχικών διαταραχών ενηλίκων. Η επαγγελματική και ερευνητική του δραστηριότητα εστιάζει στη σύνδεση της Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας, των Νευροεπιστημών, της ψυχιατροδικαστικής και της τεκμηριωμένης ψυχοθεραπείας.

Πραγματοποίησε την κλινική του εκπαίδευση στη Β΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική Ενηλίκων (πρώην Τμήμα Οξέων Περιστατικών) και στην Ψυχιατροδικαστική Κλινική της Πολυδύναμης Νοσηλευτικής Μονάδας Ψυχικής Υγείας Θεσσαλονίκης (πρώην Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης), αποκτώντας εμπειρία στην ψυχολογική αξιολόγηση, τη διαχείριση οξέων ψυχιατρικών περιστατικών, την ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη και τη διεπιστημονική φροντίδα ενηλίκων.

Είναι εκπαιδευμένος στη χορήγηση και ερμηνεία νευροψυχολογικών δοκιμασιών για τη διάγνωση νοητικών διαταραχών από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αλτσχάιμερ και Συναφών Διαταραχών και έχει ολοκληρώσει πρόγραμμα ειδικής επιμόρφωσης στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) στο ΕΚΠΑ. Συνεχίζει την εκπαίδευσή του στη CBT στο διαπιστευμένο πρόγραμμα από την European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT) της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών Ψυχοθεραπειών (HACBT).

Έχει συνεργαστεί με το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης, το Πανεπιστήμιο του York, την ΑΡΣΙΣ, την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αλτσχάιμερ, την Πολυδύναμη Νοσηλευτική Μονάδα Ψυχικής Υγείας Θεσσαλονίκης και το ευρωπαϊκό πρόγραμμα Horizon 21, συμμετέχοντας σε κλινικά, εκπαιδευτικά και ερευνητικά έργα. Επιπλέον, έχει συμβάλει στην εκπαίδευση και εποπτεία φοιτητών Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και έχει συμμετάσχει σε επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις. Διαθέτει Πιστοποίηση Ορθής Κλινικής Πρακτικής (Good Clinical Practice – GCP) από το Global Health Training Centre και παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες στα Ελληνικά, Αγγλικά και Ιταλικά στο ιδιωτικό του γραφείο στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης.

Skoupra Maria Foteini is a Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist with a professional license and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Subsequently, she specialized in the Third Wave of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which includes a variety of approaches such as Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy, representing an evolution of traditional CBT. In addition to her private practice in Ilioupoli, she also works as a Psychologist on the online platforms Therapy Space and Melapus. Finally, she has attended and continues to attend numerous educational and scientific seminars and conferences, aiming for continuous education, while she herself is under supervision and personal therapy.

Η Ελισάβετ Ορτεντσίου είναι Ψυχολόγος με σπουδές στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία και μεταπτυχιακή εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Είναι απόφοιτος του BSc Applied Psychology από το University of Derby και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου (MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy) από το University of Central Lancashire.Παρέχει αποκλειστικά online συνεδρίες, προσφέροντας εξατομικευμένη ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες.

Διαθέτει περίπου τρία χρόνια εμπειρίας στην παροχή ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης, μέσω της ιδιωτικής πρακτικής και της εθελοντικής της δράσης. Έχει συνεργαστεί με το Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Γυναικών Ευρώπης, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και διαχείριση κρίσεων σε άτομα που έχουν βιώσει κακοποίηση, ενώ συνεργάζεται και με τον οργανισμό "ΕΥΖΩ ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ΚΑΡΚΙΝΟ", προσφέροντας υποστήριξη σε ογκολογικούς ασθενείς και τους φροντιστές τους.

Έχει εμπειρία στη διαχείριση του άγχους, της θλίψης, της αυτοκριτικής, των αρνητικών σκέψεων, των διαπροσωπικών δυσκολιών, του πένθους και του ακαδημαϊκού στρες. Αν και το βασικό της θεραπευτικό υπόβαθρο είναι η Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT), υιοθετεί μια εξατομικευμένη και συνθετική προσέγγιση, προσαρμόζοντας τη θεραπεία στις ανάγκες του κάθε ατόμου, με ενσυναίσθηση, σεβασμό και άνευ όρων αποδοχή.

Orfanoudakis Manos is a Psychologist and a certified Systemic Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He completed his studies in 2018 at the Department of Psychology of the University of Crete, and in 2022 earned a postgraduate diploma in Political Science and Sociology from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In 2024, he completed his postgraduate training at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (KE.S.ME.TH.) under the supervision of Stavros Gougouskidis. Since 2022, he has maintained a private practice and collaborates with the online platform Click To Therapy. He has worked with the Child and Adult Mental Health Center (KEPSYPE), as well as with the deinstitutionalization shelter "Anatoli" and the Mental Health Center of Chania. He has attended seminars on the management of refugee trauma within the community, systemic therapy for children and adolescents, the experience of voice hearing, and systemic couple therapy.

Kyriakoulis Iasonas is a psychoanalytically-oriented psychologist. His primary concern in therapy, beyond models and approaches, is to help individuals who seek his assistance cope with the challenges of their lives, whatever form these may take. Specifically, he aims to help them find their own way to manage, their own answer to the questions they face. This commitment led him to volunteer with the "Synypaksi" network, where he provided psychological support sessions to the indigent for four years. Since graduating from the University of Crete in 2010, his theoretical pursuits guided him to his first postgraduate training in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy, and since 2020 he has continued his training in Lacanian psychoanalysis at the Academy of Clinical Studies in Athens. Since 2019, he has maintained a private practice in Ampelokipoi. 

Danai Lazarou is a Psychologist and an existential - systemic psychotherapist. She studied psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Child and Adolescent Psychology, as well as Health Psychology, earning two master's degrees from Leiden University in the Netherlands (MSc in Child and Adolescent Psychology, MSc in Health Psychology). She trained in Systemic Existential therapy by participating in the six-year training program at the Antistixi Institute. Concurrently, she has been trained in the diagnosis and remediation of learning difficulties, having attended numerous seminars and educational programs at the University of the Aegean and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she specialized in the methodology for remediating students with dyslexia developed by Asimina Mavroeidi and in the illustrative method of Dora Mavrommati. Since 2009, she has collaborated with private centers and mental health organizations, working therapeutically with children, adolescents, adults, and families, while maintaining a private practice since 2020. From 2011 to 2024, she served as a School Psychologist at the Psychiko College Elementary School, with primary responsibilities including counseling parents, educators, and children, implementing prevention programs in classrooms, as well as assessing school readiness and identifying learning or emotional difficulties. In the past, she has collaborated with KEDASY of Athens B', the Athens Naval Hospital as a scientific associate, the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research, and the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She has participated in research programs, conferences, and seminars, continuously enriching her knowledge.

Chrysa Xatzixaralampou BSc, MSc is a psychologist who conducts sessions with adolescents and adults both online and in person. She holds a master's degree in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy, having completed the three-year program at the University of Derby, and is also a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she is training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at Ce.S.Me.Th (Center for Systemic Study and Therapy). As part of her continuous education, she has attended numerous conferences and seminars focusing on special education, school and developmental psychology, and psychotherapy. During her undergraduate studies, she completed her internship in the Acute Cases Department at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she undertook a postgraduate internship at a private office of a systemic psychotherapist, conducting individual sessions with adults. Concurrently, she has been active in the field of therapy with children and adolescents, addressing neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioral issues. She has also worked with adults, providing individual counseling and psychotherapy sessions as well as psychoeducational groups. Furthermore, she has been employed in vocational counseling, working with individuals facing severe psychosocial difficulties, focusing on psychoses, while coordinating support groups for people with psychosis and other psychosocial challenges aimed at enhancing their social skills. Moreover, she is a member of the Hellenic Association of Supported Employment (EL.ET.YP.E.) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Currently, the psychologist collaborates with a psychotherapy center, offering individual psychotherapy sessions for children and adolescents, support groups for children and adolescents, and parental counseling.

Nous Kai Psyxi - Psyxotherapeia Psyxoekpaideusi Kai Symvouleutiki is a modern mental health facility located in Korydallos, offering Psychotherapy, Psychoeducation, and Counseling services. The services include individual psychotherapy sessions, memory and cognitive function assessments, as well as mental empowerment and rehabilitation programs. A wide range of needs are addressed, such as dementia, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, brain injuries, and other cognitive or psychological challenges.

Additionally, support is provided to patients and families through specialized counseling and psychoeducation. The experience is based on many years of individual/private collaborations, practical training, and partnerships with specialized institutions, such as the Athens Alzheimer Society, dementia care units for the elderly, and intervention units for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.

The scientific training of the founder, Maria Kalafata, includes studies in Psychology (BSc, MSc, PhD) and specializations in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Forensic Psychology, Medical Psychology, and Integrative Therapeutic Counseling, with an emphasis on a person-centered approach. She holds certifications from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and international organizations such as Pearson–Edexcel.

Combining a high level of scientific knowledge with practical experience, Nous Kai Psyxi - Psyxotherapeia Psyxoekpaideusi Kai Symvouleutiki offers targeted and individualized care, empowering individuals to face their challenges and improve their quality of life.

Stefanos Gkogkornas is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist. He studied Psychology in the Psychology Program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the four-year postgraduate program of the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. Additionally, he received training in Clinical Psychopathology through the two-year programs of the First University Psychiatric Clinic of NKUA and the Research University Institute of Mental Health. Finally, he has been trained in the fundamental principles of mindfulness and self-awareness at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies.

He has worked as a Psychologist on the telephone support line for "Together for Children," in the kindergartens of the Municipality of Dafni-Ymittos, at the Family Counseling Center of the Municipality of Kallithea, with the NGO Freedom Gate, and in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior. He currently practices privately as a Psychotherapist, with clinical experience that includes individual and group psychotherapy and counseling sessions with people of all ages, dealing with problems related to family, work, or social relationships, and presenting a variety of psychopathologies such as depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, personality disorders, among others.

Deli Nadia is a Psychologist - Performance Psychologist and a trainee Integrative Psychotherapist, offering individual sessions to adolescents and adults. She provides in-person and online sessions, creating a safe and supportive environment where each individual can express themselves and discover new ways of understanding and managing their difficulties.

She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology and continued her specialization in the field of Sports & Performance Psychology, deepening her understanding of the relationship between mental resilience, performance, and personal development. As a Sports Psychologist, she focuses on the connection between emotions, behaviors, and performance, supporting the athlete both psychologically and as an evolving individual. Simultaneously, her training in Integrative Psychotherapy, which combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and systemic thinking, allows her to approach the therapy client holistically, respecting their personal history and the needs of each moment.

In her professional career, she has collaborated with sports teams and private organizations, providing both psychotherapy services and psychoeducational seminars centered on supporting individuals in demanding environments. Her goal is to enhance self-awareness, self-confidence, and mental well-being, taking into account individual needs and the environment in which the person lives. Her philosophy is based on empathy, respect, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship. She believes that every difficulty presents an opportunity for growth, and that through a carefully designed and scientifically grounded therapeutic process, individuals can develop new ways of thinking, be empowered, and find greater balance in their daily lives.

Ο Μανώλης Χαλεπούδης,MSc είναι Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος με έδρα τη Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι απόφοιτος του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Κοινωνική Κλινική Ψυχολογία των Εξαρτήσεων και των Ψυχοκοινωνικών Προβλημάτων.

Στην επαγγελματική του πορεία συναντά ανθρώπους που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις ή επαναλαμβανόμενα μοτίβα που επηρεάζουν την καθημερινότητά τους. Διαθέτει περισσότερα από 20 χρόνια εμπειρίας σε δομές υγείας, εκπαίδευσης και κέντρα απεξάρτησης, έχοντας εργαστεί με ένα ευρύ φάσμα ψυχοκοινωνικών δυσκολιών, όπως συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, προβλήματα σχέσεων και εξαρτήσεις

Τα τελευταία χρόνια έχει ασχοληθεί, μεταξύ άλλων, με την υποστήριξη ανθρώπων που επηρεάζονται από τον τζόγο και άλλες συμπεριφορικές εξαρτήσεις.

Η προσέγγισή του βασίζεται στις αρχές της προσωποκεντρικής και της υπαρξιακής ψυχολογίας, με έμφαση στο «εδώ και τώρα» και στην ανάπτυξη τρόπων που οδηγούν σε μικρές αλλά ουσιαστικές αλλαγές στη ζωή.

Mylona Xristina is a Psychologist undergoing training in Systemic Psychotherapy. Parenthood was her initial inspiration for engaging in psychology, as it motivated her to gain a deeper understanding of human relationships, everyday challenges, and the needs of families. This quest led her to focus on Systemic Psychotherapy, for which she continues her training at the "Entropia" Laboratory, deepening her knowledge of theories and methods that enable meaningful support for individuals and families. She graduated with honors from New Bulgarian University and has attended numerous educational programs in areas such as psychodynamic approaches, giftedness, and counseling. Her professional work focuses on individual and family counseling, with particular emphasis on supporting parents, children, and adolescents. Additionally, she volunteers with the Society for Cerebral Palsy of Northern Greece. She believes in the power of understanding, change, and empowerment, aiming to provide a safe and supportive environment for every individual seeking to improve their life.

Koniari Xristina MSc, BSc is a Psychologist with a postgraduate degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology. Her work focuses on understanding how cognitive functions, emotions, and life experiences influence behavior, mood, and interpersonal relationships.

Simultaneously, she undergoes continuous training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is currently receiving education in the CBT approach at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Her approach is structured, collaborative, and tailored to the needs of each individual, aiming for practical tools and measurable progress in daily life.

She works with adults, as well as with parents and children, supporting difficulties such as anxiety and panic attacks, mood disorders, challenges in emotion/anger regulation, grief issues, self-esteem and relationship concerns, as well as challenges related to parenting and family dynamics. Particular emphasis is placed on creating a safe therapeutic environment, characterized by respect, empathy, and clear objectives.

Mitsi Eriola is a Psychologist and certified Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, licensed to practice in Greece and the United Kingdom. She completed her Psychology studies at Panteion University and her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at University College London and King’s College London. She has extensive experience in treating anxiety disorders and depression, having worked for eight years in the public mental health system in London and currently in the private sector. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive therapeutic environment where each individual can be heard, understand their difficulties, and learn to manage them better in order to achieve their goals.

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.

Alexandros Diamantis is a psychologist-psychotherapist, who graduated from the Department of Psychology of the University of East London and obtained his degree in 2017. In 2019 he completed his Master’s degree from the Department of Clinical and Community Psychology at the University of East London. In 2023 he completed a four-year specialization in the psychotherapeutic approach to Cognitive and Behavioural-Behavioural Therapy (RECBT) from the Hellenic Institute of RECBT. He has attended a series of trainings and conferences on areas, such as clinical assessment, psychometric tools, marketing psychology, eating disorders, children’s drawing analysis and forensic psychology. Additionally, he has completed a training on the Social & Clinical View of Addictions from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He continues to attend numerous seminars and conferences on various fields of psychology as well as specializing in other psychotherapeutic approaches. His researches and articles have been published and presented at conferences, such as the Panhellenic Psychology Conference of ELPSE in 2019. He has been providing mental health services since 2016 as part of his internship at the care unit for the elderly with dementia and Alzheimer’s “AKTIOS”. He has gained clinical experience as a psychotherapist as part of his specialization in RECBT working with a variety of social groups. He maintains a private office in Neo Heraklion, Attica and conducts live and online sessions.