Psychologists

Vlaxou N Akrivi (MSc) is a Psychologist – Clinical Neuropsychologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She works with adults, providing psychotherapeutic support for a wide range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety disorders, panic attacks, specific phobias, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), difficulties in emotional regulation, eating disorders, as well as challenges in interpersonal relationships. Additionally, she offers neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation services, as well as evaluation of legal competency. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology – Cognitive Neurosciences (EKPA), in collaboration with the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) of McGill University, Canada, which she completed with distinction. Through her postgraduate education, she gained in-depth knowledge of nervous system functioning and neuropsychological assessment in cognitive disorders. Concurrently, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Research and Behavioral Therapy (IETHS), as well as in Compassion Focused Therapy, aiming to provide meaningful, individualized, and supportive therapeutic care within a safe and collaborative framework.

Angeliki Xatzimanoli, MSc is a Psychologist, certified Psychotherapist, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and graduated from the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University. Additionally, she has a master's degree in "Addiction Treatment - Addictology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Medical School of Athens. Currently, she is training in "Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling" at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Athens (Ke.S.Me.Th.). Throughout her career, she has volunteered with the Non-Governmental Organizations "ActionAid Hellas" and the International Cybersecurity Institute (CSI). She served as a Psychologist for the NGO "The Home Project" and collaborates as an external associate with the Center for Special Therapies "Oikogeneia." She also writes voluntarily for the website ''efiveia.gr,'' focusing on family and its connection and collaboration with the online therapy platform Terappin. She has been trained in the application of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy protocol (TF-CBT). She provides psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults. It is noteworthy that she participated in authoring the European program "TRACeD," within the framework of actions for the awareness and prevention of online gender-based violence. In her private practice, she undertakes the assessment, monitoring, and psychotherapeutic treatment of various psychological difficulties, such as anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, as well as issues related to interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.

Samara Konstantina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom and a Master's degree in "Child Development and Child Psychology" from the University of Central Lancashire. She has received further training in Psychotherapy of Social and Emotional Development in the management of Autism Spectrum Disorders of Moderate and High Functioning, and is currently undergoing training in the three-year specialization program in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offered by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HSCBP), a program certified by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). It is noteworthy that she has worked as a Child Psychologist in public schools and Reintegration Centers, as well as serving as a Coordinator in Psychotherapeutic groups for children and adolescents. Alongside her private practice, she is a Scientific Collaborator with various private centers of Special therapies. Ms. Samara, through her valuable experience and collaboration with Psychiatrists, addresses a wide range of cases providing individualized Mental Health services.

Pefanis Konstantinos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist offering both in-person and online sessions. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Psychology and Counselling from Teesside University and a Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology and Counselling from the University of Derby. He has specialized in Clinical Psychopathology through the Hellenic Open University and in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (EGLS). Since 2018, he has collaborated with organizations such as the Mavilis Counseling Center, the Child and Adolescent Center "Iliantos," and the Special Therapies Center for Individuals with Disabilities. He has also served as a psychologist and coordinator of activities in the "Connect your city" program. In 2019, he was appointed scientific director at the Elderly and Mobility-Impaired Care Unit "MyThalpi Care and Rehabilitation," and in 2020, he served as scientific director at the Residence of Nea Smyrni "House of Serenity." His voluntary work includes participation in the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "Syn-Yparxi" as well as in the online program "Talk to Me." He is an active member of the scientific working group for the documentation and effectiveness of psychotherapies in Greece (RECBT Greece). He has participated in numerous scientific conferences and seminars covering topics ranging from neuropsychological assessment and psychogastroenterology to sexual education and childhood psychopathology. Additionally, he has attended workshops and training programs from recognized institutions and universities, enhancing his knowledge and therapeutic skills. Combining scientific training, professional experience, and social sensitivity, he provides specialized psychotherapy and psychological support services tailored to the needs of each individual.

Karathanasi Mairi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Rethymno, while simultaneously conducting sessions online. She studied in the Department of Psychology at the School of Social Sciences at the University of Crete in Rethymno and has completed studies in Journalism and Public Relations at the Academy of Greek Language and Culture in Germany. She possesses clinical experience, having worked during her internship in various facilities, specifically at the Chronic Diseases Treatment Center of Chania, where she worked with individuals with special needs, as well as in the physiotherapy department of the General Hospital of Rethymno, engaging in play therapy with children with special motor abilities. Additionally, she has volunteered as a Psychologist at the Psychiatric Clinic of Rethymno Hospital from 2010 to 2018 and continues to do so to this day. In 2014, she began a four-year specialization program in "Systemic - Family Psychotherapy" at the Family Systemic Counseling and Therapy Institute in Chania. Furthermore, she attends professional development seminars, health promotion programs, and conferences, continuously pursuing and applying lifelong education in practice, aiming at her ongoing scientific advancement and contribution to the community, while constantly staying updated on the developments in her field of science.

Arxontia Kiaxagia is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist based in Athens and is a graduate of the University of Essex, holding a professional practice license. She provides therapy and support to adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, among others. Guided by scientific expertise and empathy, she creates an environment where individuals can feel safe, understood, and ready to discover their best selves.

Maria Lekka holds a BSc and MSc in Psychology/Child Psychology-Psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her postgraduate studies focused on Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She possesses four years of specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for adults (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. As part of her training, she attended a one-year program at G.N.S. Aeginiteio in collaboration with the Mental Health Research Institute (E.P.I.P.S.Y.) on "Awareness in Cognitive Psychotherapy" and also received training in "Adult Clinical Psychopathology." She has worked extensively with adults providing individual psychotherapy sessions, as well as with pediatric populations in nursery schools. During her professional career, she has been involved at the Mental Health Center (K.P.S.Y.) of Chalandri, G.N.S. Gennimatas, providing adult psychotherapy interventions, and completed her practical training at the Child Psychiatry Clinic of G.N.S. Sismanogleio and the Autism Unit of the General Pediatric Hospital Agia Sofia. Currently, alongside her private practice, she has been collaborating for the past three years with the "Beautiful World" Therapy Center, offering individual and group psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as parent counseling. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (ELPSE).

Η Λάσκου Έλενα είναι Αδειούχος Ψυχολόγος με έδρα τη Νέα Ερυθραία, όπου παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε ενήλικες και εφήβους, προσφέροντας έναν ασφαλή, υποστηρικτικό και εμπιστευτικό χώρο για προσωπική ανάπτυξη και ψυχική ενδυνάμωση.Ειδικεύεται στην υποστήριξη ατόμων που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, κατάθλιψη, σημαντικές μεταβάσεις ζωής και δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις. Μέσα από μια εξατομικευμένη θεραπευτική προσέγγιση, βοηθά τους θεραπευόμενους να κατανοήσουν καλύτερα τον εαυτό τους, να διαχειριστούν τις προκλήσεις της καθημερινότητας και να αναπτύξουν πιο λειτουργικούς τρόπους σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς.Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του eCampus University στο Novedrate της Ιταλίας και διαθέτει επιστημονική κατάρτιση στην ψυχολογική αξιολόγηση και υποστήριξη ενηλίκων.Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση χαρακτηρίζεται από ζεστασιά, αμεσότητα και ουσιαστική συνεργασία. Πιστεύει ότι δεν υπάρχει μία θεραπευτική μέθοδος που να ταιριάζει σε όλους και προσαρμόζει τη διαδικασία στις ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες, τους στόχους και τις εμπειρίες κάθε ανθρώπου.Με σεβασμό, ενσυναίσθηση και επαγγελματισμό, δημιουργεί ένα περιβάλλον εμπιστοσύνης, μέσα στο οποίο κάθε θεραπευόμενος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να επεξεργαστεί τις δυσκολίες του και να προχωρήσει προς μια πιο ισορροπημένη και ουσιαστική ζωή.Εκτός της επαγγελματικής της δραστηριότητας, είναι μητέρα δύο παιδιών, αγαπά ιδιαίτερα την ανάγνωση βιβλίων και υποστηρίζει ενεργά την ισότιμη πρόσβαση όλων στις υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας.

Η Τασσιοπούλου Μαρία MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Βέροια.

Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και κάτοχος άδειας άσκησης επαγγέλματος. Συνέχισε τις σπουδές της στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, όπου απέκτησε μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc) στην Αναπτυξιακή Ψυχοπαθολογία από το Durham University. Έχει επίσης ολοκληρώσει μετεκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς στην Αθήνα. Διαθέτει πολυετή θεραπευτική εμπειρία και είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς.

Verra Eleni-Dimitra is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree in Psychology, has completed a Master's degree in Psychotherapy and Counseling Psychology, and has been trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Her practice handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each person.

Mpoukouvala Varvara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Volos. She is a graduate of Psychology from Keele University in England and holds a Maîtrise degree in Clinical Psychology and Child Psychology from the University of Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, France. She is specialized in Drama Therapy following a 4-year study program at the Hellenic Institute of Play Therapy and Drama Therapy "To Athyrma" in Athens, recognized by the Health Professions Council. Her professional experience began in 1992 at her private practice, undertaking psychotherapy for children and adults, with a specialization in couples counseling, grief management, and clinical psychology. Finally, Ms. Mpoukouvala is a member of the Panhellenic Professional Association of Drama Therapists - Play Therapists.

Periklis Papadopoulos is a Psychologist – CBT Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri, Athens.He graduated from the Department of Psychology of Panteion University and holds a professional license to practice Psychology throughout Greece (License No. 7057). In 2018, he was admitted to the Hellenic Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies – Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy, for a 4-year training program leading to certification as a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist (CBT). He graduated with a scholarship and was awarded the “Konstantinos Efthymiou” Prize for outstanding academic performance (exams).From 2018 to 2024, he served as a Clinical Psychologist and later as Head of the Psychology Department at the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health of Dr. Thanos Askitis.He specialized in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions (in men, women, and couples), marital and relationship issues, as well as sexual education for children and adolescents.In addition, he has worked extensively in individual psychotherapy with adults presenting with sexual disorders, depression, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias), obsessive-compulsive disorder, illness anxiety disorder, somatic symptom disorder, and personality disorders.He has contributed as co-author to the course “Special Topics in Andrology”, within the unit “The Role of Psychiatry in Andrology”, at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.He is a member of the Scientific Committee of the Hellenic Society of Sexology and Intergender Relationships. He has also participated in the Durex program “learn how to do it” on sexual education for adolescents, under the auspices of the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health of Dr. Thanos Askitis.He has been a speaker at scientific conferences and lectures on human sexuality and mental health. He has delivered talks to parents and students on “Sexual Education in Adolescence” as a Scientific Associate of the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health, and has published articles on the Institute’s website as well as in scientific journals in Greece and Cyprus.During his undergraduate studies, he completed internships at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (PSNA) and later at the Amalthia Hostel as a trainee Psychologist. From 10/2009 to 05/2011, he undertook practical training at the Special Experimental Primary School of the University of Athens, under the supervision of Dr. Konstantinos Michailidis, focusing on psychological support and assessment of children with special needs.During his military service (01/2016–10/2016), he served as a Psychologist at the 414 Military Hospital and in military units in Sparta and Arta. He has also collaborated with Dr. K. Dimitroulis (Obstetrician – Gynecologist Surgeon) at the Biogenetic Center, offering psychological support to couples facing infertility.Since 2013, he has been practicing individual psychotherapy with adults in private practice.

The Center for Emotional Development and Special Education Ek Vatheon - Ziotopoulou Evangelia is located in Peristeri. The founder and director of the center is Mrs. Ek Vatheon - Ziotopoulou Evangelia, Psychologist – Family Counselor with postgraduate studies in Person-Centered Counseling & Psychotherapy, Certified Trainer of the Positive Discipline Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) Workshop. She has been trained in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and has received additional training in Special Education & Training for individuals with disabilities from the Association of Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology & Health (APPPHA). At the Ek Vatheon Center, the vision of all collaborators is a world where parents are properly prepared for their new role, welcome their children into their arms as they have dreamed, and have a network of people beside them to help raise them in an environment of empathy and love! A specialized team of psychologists and child psychologists supports parents in developing trustful relationships with their babies by educating them in positive and gentle parenting through Attachment Parenting (support for breastfeeding, sleep difficulties, nutrition, separation, etc.). Additionally, experienced speech therapists, occupational therapists, and special educators welcome children and adolescents and help them fully develop their potential, uniqueness, and individuality.

Asimakopoulou Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Moschato, offering psychotherapy sessions both in person and online. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Organizational and Economic Psychology from Panteion University. She has also received additional training from the Athens Center for the Study of the Human in the systemic approach, group process, and psychological assessment, as well as from the EFT Greek Network in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals. She has attended educational programs in clinical hypnosis and narrative therapy and has participated in the design and coordination of psychotherapy marathons, seminars, and therapeutic groups. She has been involved in and attended activities at the Glyfada Municipality Prevention Center (seminars for educators and parents, individual counseling) and the Eastern Attica Chronic Disease Hospital (psychological support) as part of her practical training. As a collaborator with the Ps-Network, she has provided psychological assessment services. She collaborates with the Center for Applied Counseling and Psychotherapy, where she conducts training seminars and experiential workshops and coordinates Self-awareness and Personal Development groups. In her practice, she conducts individual psychotherapy sessions for adolescents and adults addressing cases of depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias, interpersonal relationship issues, couples therapy, parent counseling, and facilitates psychotherapy groups using a systemic approach.