Psychotherapists in Athens

Bampili Angeliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in the center of Athens (near Panepistimiou and Omonia). She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. As a Psychotherapist, she has been trained in the Cognitive Behavioral model at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (three-year training). Additionally, she has completed two years of training in Eating Disorders Therapy at the First University Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.P.S.Y). As part of her continuous education, she attends a basic training seminar in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an approach belonging to the third generation of cognitive behavioral therapies, while in the past she has attended postgraduate seminars related to mindfulness. In the context of her clinical internship, she conducted psychotherapeutic sessions at the Eating Disorders Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital. Furthermore, she has undergone postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at E.P.I.P.S.Y. Previously, she worked as a Psychologist at the National Psychosocial Support Line 10306. Within the scope of volunteering and internship, she has been employed in psychosocial rehabilitation structures of E.P.A.P.S.Y. Currently, she provides specialized therapeutic interventions at her private office for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, specific phobias, and eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder). Additionally, she undertakes psychotherapeutic requests concerning sleep problems, anger management, life changes, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, assertive behavior, and the development of social skills.

Sofia Aperi is an honors graduate Psychologist, BSc from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA), and holds a professional practice license. She works in counseling and psychotherapeutic settings (psychodynamic-psychoanalytic orientation). She undertakes individual therapies (adults, adolescents, children) as well as family and couples counseling. She provides her services both in-person and online, offering individual psychotherapy sessions with respect and responsibility. Notably, she has collaborated with the Mental Health Center of the Research University Institute of Mental Hygiene, Neurosciences & Precision Medicine "Kostas Stefanis" (E.P.I.P.S.Y.) and the Special Primary School of Agios Dimitrios. Additionally, she has academic research activity and has attended, among others, training programs on Loss and Grief Counseling, Depression, and Psychosomatic Disorders.

Η κα Προβή Kαλυψώ είναι Ψυχίατρος με εκτενή εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση ψυχικών διαταραχών και τη θεραπεία των ανθρώπων που αντιμετωπίζουν ψυχικές και συναισθηματικές προκλήσεις. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή Αθηνών το 2008 και η επαγγελματική της πορεία την έχει οδηγήσει σε σημαντικούς σταθμούς στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.Αμέσως μετά τις σπουδές της, η κα Προβή εργάστηκε στο νοσοκομείο Falkoping’s Sjukhus της Σουηδίας (2009-2010) και το 2010, επέστρεψε στην Ελλάδα και εντάχθηκε στο ΕΣΥ με αφετηρία το αγροτικό της στο Κέντρο Υγείας Καλαμπάκας. Η ειδικότητά της στην ψυχιατρική ξεκίνησε το 2012 στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης “Γ. Παπανικολάου”, και από το 2013 έως το 2018 υπηρέτησε ως ειδικευόμενη ψυχίατρος στην Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου. Στο Αιγινήτειο, απέκτησε ιδιαίτερη εμπειρία σε μια ευρεία γκάμα ψυχιατρικών καταστάσεων, όπως ψυχωσικές διαταραχές, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, ψυχολογικές και συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας και ψυχογηριατρικά περιστατικά. Η κλινική της εμπειρία στο Αιγινήτειο περιλάμβανε την αντιμετώπιση σύνθετων περιπτώσεων, την εφαρμογή ψυχοθεραπευτικών παρεμβάσεων και την παρακολούθηση ασθενών σε όλη τη διάρκεια της θεραπείας τους. Από το 2018 έως το 2020, η κα Προβή εργάστηκε ως ειδική ψυχίατρος στο Αιγινήτειο, ενώ παράλληλα συνέχισε την εκπαίδευσή της σε εξειδικευμένες περιοχές της ψυχιατρικής, όπως η θεραπεία των συναισθηματικών διαταραχών, η ψύχωση, και η διαχείριση διαταραχών προσωπικότητας και ύπνου. Η εμπειρία της στο Αιγινήτειο ενίσχυσε τη δυνατότητά της να συνεργάζεται με διάφορες ειδικότητες για την ολοκληρωμένη φροντίδα των ασθενών και την παρακολούθηση της ψυχικής τους υγείας σε συνδυασμό με τη σωματική τους υγεία. Το 2020, η κα Προβή ανέλαβε τη θέση της επικουρικής ψυχιάτρου στο ΓΝΑ “Γ. Γεννηματάς”, όπου υπήρξε υπεύθυνη της διασυνδετικής ψυχιατρικής, συντονίζοντας τη συνεργασία μεταξύ ψυχιατρικής και άλλων ιατρικών ειδικοτήτων για την ολοκληρωμένη φροντίδα ασθενών με σύνθετες ανάγκες.Το 2023, ολοκλήρωσε το μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα «Διασυνδετική Ψυχιατρική: Απαρτιωμένη Φροντίδα Σωματικής και Ψυχικής Υγείας» στην Ιατρική Σχολή Αθηνών, εμβαθύνοντας στη διαχείριση της σύνδεσης σωματικής και ψυχικής υγείας. Από το 2021, εργάζεται ως Επιμελήτρια Β’ στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής “Δαφνί”,συνεχίζοντας να προσφέρει εξειδικευμένη ψυχιατρική φροντίδα και να στηρίζει τους ασθενείς στη διαδικασία της ανάρρωσης ενώ παράλληλα είναι εκπαιδευόμενο μέλος του προγράμματος Συστημικής Θεραπείας Οικογένειας και Ζεύγους στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής (Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ). Με ανθρωποκεντρική προσέγγιση και σεβασμό στις μοναδικές ανάγκες του κάθε ατόμου, η κα Προβή προσφέρει μια υποστηρικτική και θεραπευτική σχέση για την αντιμετώπιση των ψυχικών δυσκολιών, εστιάζοντας στην προσωπική ανάπτυξη και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής τωνασθενών.

Farantakis Giannis is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He is a graduate of the four-year Psychology program at Athens Metropolitan College and holds a postgraduate degree in Reichian Body Psychotherapy "Body Posture and Character" from the Hellenic Institute of Neurophytotherapy & Character Analysis "Wilhelm Reich". Concurrently, he has specialized as a Psychotherapist in body psychotherapy at the "Wilhelm Reich" Center. He has gained significant work experience, having served as a workgroup coordinator for the improvement and development of interpersonal and client relations at the company Web-Net Digital Agency, as well as working as a Psychotherapist at the mental health service provider company Man Of Style. He also provided psychological support on the counseling helpline "Together for the Child 11525". In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each client.

Xristidi Katerina MSc, BTEC is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in psychology from Panteion University and completed a postgraduate specialization program in Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychotherapy at London Metropolitan University, London. Additionally, she completed her specialization in Integrative Counseling/Psychotherapy (BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Integrative Counseling) from the UK institution Pearson, recognized by the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. A key advantage of the Integrative Approach is that it combines techniques from various modalities, allowing flexible adaptation to the needs and personality of each patient. She has worked at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital “Agia Sofia,” at the therapy center “En logo kai ergo,” and at the Hellenic Society for the Protection & Rehabilitation of Disabled Children, in the neuropsychological rehabilitation center for individuals with brain injuries and in the infant department. Finally, she regularly attends numerous conferences and seminars as part of her ongoing professional development.

Η Σακαρέλλου Σταυρούλα,MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και εκπαιδευόμενη στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (ΓΣΘ) στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο καθώς και στη Συστιμική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο ΑΚΜΑ. 

Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας με κατεύθυνση Κλινική Ψυχολογία του University of Kent (BSc) και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό Τίτλο Σπουδών (MSc) στη Γνωστική Νευροεπιστήμη και Νευροψυχολογία από το ίδιο πανεπιστήμιο.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει επιπλέον εκπαιδεύσεις στη στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία και στη θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση Διατροφικών Διαταραχών και Παχυσαρκίας, ενώ βρίσκεται σε συνεχή κλινική εκπαίδευση και εποπτεία.

Έχει αποκτήσει κλινική εμπειρία σε δημόσιες και ιδιωτικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας. Συγκεκριμένα, έχει εργαστεί στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο ΑΤΤΙΚΟΝ, συμμετέχοντας στην ψυχολογική αξιολόγηση και υποστήριξη ασθενών, καθώς και στη διεπιστημονική συνεργασία στο πλαίσιο νοσοκομειακής φροντίδας. Επιπλέον, έχει συνεργαστεί με ιδιωτικές δομές, όπως το Thalpos, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες.

Παράλληλα, εργάζεται ως online ψυχολόγος στην πλατφόρμα HIWELL, προσφέροντας συνεδρίες εξ αποστάσεως. Έχει επίσης εμπειρία στη χορήγηση και ανάλυση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων (MMPI-II) μέσω της συνεργασίας της με το MED24.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας και της κλινικής ψυχολογίας. Στο θεραπευτικό της έργο εφαρμόζει επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες παρεμβάσεις, προσαρμοσμένες στις ανάγκες του κάθε θεραπευόμενου.

Πιστεύει ότι η θεραπεία είναι μια διαδικασία αυτογνωσίας και ενδυνάμωσης, η οποία, παρότι συχνά συνοδεύεται από αβεβαιότητα ή φόβο στην αρχή, μπορεί να αποτελέσει ένα ουσιαστικό βήμα προς την κατανόηση του εαυτού και την αλλαγή. Μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό πλαίσιο, στόχος είναι να αναγνωριστούν μοτίβα σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς, να καλλιεργηθεί η ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα και να δοκιμαστούν νέοι, πιο λειτουργικοί τρόποι αντιμετώπισης της καθημερινότητας.

Orfanidou Eirini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Panormou and also serves her clients online. She is a member of the Hellenic Society of Counseling. She holds a "BSc (HONS) in Applied Psychology" degree from the BSc in Psychology program offered by the state British University of Derby, as well as a Counseling Psychology degree (HND Counselling & Psychology) from the Mediterranean College. Additionally, she has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, Compassion-Focused Therapy at the Hellenic Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method from Tact Hellas. She also holds a degree in Preschool Education of Creativity and Expression. Professionally, she conducts sessions with adults addressing issues such as grief, anxiety, depression, parenting, self-improvement, boundary setting, and interpersonal relationship management. Furthermore, she has volunteered providing psychological support at the Solidarity Clinic of Piraeus, the Attica Mental Health Association "Synodiporos," and the online platform "Mila Mou." Finally, she has participated in numerous seminars and sessions aiming at continuous professional development in her field.

Mitsopoulou Maria is a Mental Health Counselor who conducts individual sessions. After completing her studies in the Department of Communication and Mass Media at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she continued her education at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (Kallithea), obtaining a diploma in Mental Health Counseling following three years of training and practical experience, including case management and observation of self-awareness groups and individual sessions. Simultaneously, she complements her academic knowledge and skills by studying for a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at the Metropolitan College of Athens in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University (UK). Additionally, the specialist continually enhances her expertise by attending seminars and specialized training programs in various fields of mental health. Finally, she offers online sessions, with in-person counseling services expected to be available soon.

Kollias Thanos MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Athens, providing psychological support and counseling to adolescents, adults, and couples, applying principles of cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has also completed undergraduate studies in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the same university, as well as postgraduate studies in Communication, Management, and Innovation at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. His interdisciplinary training contributes to a holistic understanding of human behavior, communication, and interpersonal relationships. He has received further training in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), while simultaneously pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Sciences at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), specializing in the Psychopedagogy of Reading. He has collaborated with mental health institutions such as the Non-Profit Organization IASIS and the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas (Child Psychiatry Department), gaining experience in assessment, parent counseling, and psychotherapeutic intervention with children and adolescents. In his therapeutic approach, he utilizes music therapy as a means of expression and processing emotions, enhancing emotional understanding and creative communication.

Ermioni Margariti is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who conducts sessions at her private office located at 15 Laodikeias Street (opposite the Athens Concert Hall) as well as online. She graduated from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences – Department of Psychology and has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Adults, Children, and Adolescents at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (I.E.TH.S. – a four-year study program) leading to European certification from the EABCT. She has attended numerous seminars and training programs, including the Postgraduate Seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "PANAGIOTIS OULIS" and the Postgraduate Seminar in Clinical Skills in Psychopathology "PANAGIOTIS OULIS" at Aeginiteio Hospital – 1st Psychiatric Clinic. She has clinical experience in municipal clinics of the Municipality of Athens, school units of all levels, in streetwork of the Municipality of Athens, and at the Institute for Research & Therapy of Behavior. Since 2021, she has been providing private psychotherapy to adolescents and adults while continuing her clinical training.

Iosifina Aslanopoulou BSc, MSc, NLP, Reiki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Syntagma. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BSc) from the State University of New York – Empire State College, as well as a Master's degree (MSc) in Person-Centered Psychotherapy from the University of Central Lancashire. She has specialized in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), holding certifications as an NLP Practitioner, Timeline Therapy Practitioner, and Hypnosis Practitioner from the Hellenic NLP Academy. Additionally, she has trained in Reiki (Usui Shiki Ryoho) up to the second level, within the framework of the Usui System of Natural Healing.

She works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Syntagma. In the context of her professional activity, she provides psychological support and psychotherapy services, aiming to enhance the mental resilience and personal development of her clients.

Verani Zoi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. She holds degrees in Psychology and English Literature from the University of Strathclyde, UK, and a Psychology degree from The Open University. She completed a postgraduate program in Mental Health: Psychological Therapies at the Medical School of the University of London and in School Psychology at the University of Nicosia. Additionally, she underwent Clinical and Psychotherapeutic Training at the Hellenic Society of Group Analysis and Family Therapy and was trained in Group Analytic Therapy through the Clinical Therapeutic Training Program of the Personality Disorders Department of the First Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital. She has worked in the Community Support Program for Individuals with Mental Health Issues at Renfrewshire Council in Scotland and collaborates with the Peristeri Mental Health Center, the Family Counseling Center of the Municipality of Zografou, as well as with the Adolescent Unit and the Medical-Pedagogical Service of the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene. Finally, she regularly attends and participates in national and European conferences and workshops as part of her ongoing professional development.

Lamprou Giannis is a Clinical Psychologist with a private practice located in central Athens. He holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postgraduate specialization studies in Clinical Psychology from the same university. Additionally, he has attended advanced training programs focused on the mental health of children and adolescents and has participated in seminars on Lacanian-oriented psychoanalytic theory as part of his continuous professional development and training. He has applied his psychological expertise in various settings, including the field of addictions, in a psychiatric unit for children and adolescents, in counseling and psychological support for students, and in providing psychological support for unaccompanied minors. Currently, he works in a counseling and psychotherapeutic capacity, offering individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, aiming at prevention, diagnosis, support, and intervention in matters related to mental health, always taking into account the needs of each individual. More specifically, the management of emotional responses, the treatment of depressive and anxiety symptoms, difficulties related to interpersonal relationships, as well as issues concerning identity and self-image are some of the aspects that can be addressed and explored within individual therapy sessions.

Vasilogianni Nikoleta is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with a private practice located in the center of Athens (Akadimia). She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London. During her studies in the Psychology department, she conducted a research thesis entitled "Investigation of students' attitudes towards homosexual men and women in relation to gender, political identity, and faculty of study." Upon graduation, she obtained her professional license to practice as a Psychologist. She continued her studies with a Master's program (MA) in "Counseling and Psychotherapy" at the University of East London, where she completed a research dissertation titled "The experience of therapy in clients with anxiety disorders." She has been trained in Integrative Psychotherapy (Person-Centered Approach, Cognitive Behavioral Approach, Psychodynamic Approach). She has attended numerous seminars related to Forensic Psychology, Cyber Deviant Behavior, as well as Criminology and Sexual Offenses. She has completed practical training at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and at the Counseling Center of Petroupoli.

Dr. Mougiakos Theodoros is a Military Physician - Psychiatrist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in the Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He received a scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation for postgraduate studies in Psychopharmacology in 2002. His research interests focus on emotional disorders. He trained and is certified as a psychotherapist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute (EPIPSY) and in the EMDR method. He offers non-pharmacological treatments for anxiety disorders and trauma. Additionally, he has numerous presentations and publications in Greek and international conferences and journals, and actively participates in the training of Greek Psychiatrists. He is also a member of the editorial team of the Prescription Protocols of the National Organization for Medicines (EOF). He holds the rank of General Chief Physician and is Director of the Psychiatric Clinic of the 414 Military Hospital of Special Diseases. Finally, Dr. Mougiakos is a member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, treasurer of the Hellenic Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology, the Psychogeriatrics Branch of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Cognitive Psychotherapy Society, and EMDR - Hellas.