Psychotherapists in Heraklion

Pleksousakis Dimitris is a Psychologist with a master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology (MSc, University of Central Lancashire). He completed his undergraduate studies in Psychology (BSc, Wrexham Glyndwr University) and simultaneously trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the University of Crete.

His professional experience includes an internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the University Hospital of Heraklion, where he worked with diverse clinical cases and developed skills in clinical assessment and therapeutic support.

As part of his ongoing education and specialization, he has attended seminars and programs related to sports psychology, psychodrama, psychotraumatology, and the cognitive-behavioral approach.

I was born in Athens in 1983, where I spent my childhood and school years.

Driven by my Cretan roots and the prestigious reputation of the University of Crete, I decided to study Medicine in Heraklion following the national exams in 2001. I graduated in 2008 with a GPA of 7.05 ('Very Good').

Immediately after obtaining my degree, I moved to Munich, Germany, to pursue my medical residency. Although I initially wavered between Neurology and Psychiatry, I was drawn to Psychiatry after a year of working in neurological rehabilitation.

I completed my residency at the renowned psychiatric teaching hospital Inn Salzach Klinikum in Wasserburg am Inn, affiliated with the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU). During the academic years 2015/2016, I also served as a lecturer at the hospital's nursing school.

In the summer of 2016, I was awarded the title of Specialist in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (Facharzt für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie) by the State of Bavaria. My medical specialty was officially recognized in Greece in 2017.

From 2017 until late 2024, I worked as a specialist Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist at the outpatient clinics of KBO-Klinik Nord in Munich. Parallel to this, from 2018 to 2023, I served as a Court-Appointed Psychiatric Expert for the Bavarian State Courts, collaborating with the Munich-based institute GWG (Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Gerichts- und Rechtspsychologie).

In 2018, I had the honor of being a speaker and interpreter at the Greek-German conference "Challenges of Psychotherapy in a Globalizing World," organized by the Munich Medical Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and the Orthodox Academy of Crete in Kolymvari, Chania.

Returning permanently to Greece in 2025 marked a year of transition after 15 years in Germany. In 2026, I established my private psychiatric practice in Heraklion, Crete.

My extensive experience in Germany allowed me to work across the full spectrum of mental health disorders. This background shaped my approach to mental illness as a complex issue with biological, psychological, and social dimensions. I am committed to providing high-level medical services with profound respect for the individual, free from discrimination, stereotypes, or stigma.

Miliaraki Aggeliki - Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She holds a master's degree in Health Psychology and Social Psychology from Maastricht University in the Netherlands and a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she graduated from the 4-year program in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory of Systemic Thinking and Education in Heraklion, Crete. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Elderly Care Unit "HERA" and as a School Psychologist at the Special Vocational Education and Training Laboratory of Agios Nikolaos. Furthermore, she worked at the 4th SDEY Heraklion, providing assessment and support to children in inclusion classes, parents, and teachers. She has volunteered with KESAN and the volunteer association for prevention "the Team," where she co-organized a personal development group/parent school at a local kindergarten and volunteered in the Psychological Service of the Psychiatric Wing of the University General Hospital of Heraklion. Finally, she participated as a speaker on "Stigma against mental illness" at a KESAN seminar for World Mental Health Day and took part in coordinating and organizing an experiential workshop at the Pan-European EFTA - Tic Conference, on the theme of Unpredictability in Psychotherapy.

Maria Xalepli is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated with honors from the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She holds a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has been trained by the same organization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents. She has also obtained certification in "School Psychology" from EKKE, University of Patras. She has worked as a psychologist at the Day Center for the Homeless of the Municipality of Athens, providing psychosocial support to vulnerable and at-risk groups. She works in private psychotherapy centers providing psychological support to adults and adolescents. Furthermore, as part of her practicum, she worked as a psychologist at the Counseling Station of the Municipality of Petroupoli, where she addressed therapy requests for both adults and adolescents as well as parental counseling. Finally, in her office, she handles cases involving interpersonal relationships, anxiety disorders, phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder management, and more.

Ranoutsou Georgia is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She holds a degree in Sociology from the School of Social Sciences at the University of Crete and a degree in Psychology from the School of Social Sciences at MBS College. She has worked as a Psychologist in the private practice of Ioanna Niakaki, in the breast cancer organization, in the Psychiatric Clinic of Venizeleio - Pananio Hospital, and in the Oncology Clinic of the Regional University General Hospital of Heraklion. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist in the Pathology Clinic at the "ALLILEGGYIS" Alzheimer's Center and as a Psychologist - Sociologist at the Mental Health Center of Rethymno. In her practice, she addresses cases across the entire spectrum of psychology and mental health, with a specialization in couples therapy, depression, and anxiety and mood disorders.

Soumpasi Nikoleta MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist offering specialized psychological support services through online sessions. She is a graduate of Psychology and holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Her specialization focuses on the Integrative Psychotherapy Model, which combines Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Psychodynamic approaches. Her continuous professional development through workshops, conferences, and training programs ensures the application of the most current methods in the field of mental health.

She has gained valuable experience working in significant institutions such as the Care Unit for Elderly with Dementia and Alzheimer’s “Aktios,” the psychotherapeutic center Roots Wellness CENTER, and the Association for the Protection of Children and Persons with Disabilities. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist in public schools, providing psychosocial support to children with neurodevelopmental disorders, contributing to their smooth integration and development within the educational and social environment.

Since 2021, she has been practicing privately, providing psychological support for issues including anxiety and stress, panic attacks, grief, depression, anger management, and more. Through the Integrative Psychotherapy Model, she adjusts her approach to the needs of each client, aiming at meaningful support and improvement of their quality of life.

Kaffetzakis Emmanouil is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with a Psychoanalytic orientation and maintains a private practice in the center of Heraklion, Crete, where he conducts sessions for adults and adolescents. He is a member of the Borromean Knot Society of the New Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis in Greece and actively participates in its activities.

Psychoanalysis is an invitation to speak. Over time, each person's speech organizes around what is difficult or impossible for them to bear. They speak about their symptom. Lacanian psychoanalysis offers the possibility of inventing a new way to cope with their symptom, with the specific way they suffer. Through the discourse that the analysand addresses to the analyst, they can begin to find personalized and satisfactory solutions to old and repetitive modes of existence and reactions.

Antonis Paksimadakis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. At Inner Balance, counseling and psychotherapy services are provided, either individually (for adults or adolescents) or in groups (for couples and families), aiming to enhance mental health and personal development. The approach is based on scientifically validated methods and emphasizes personalization, empathy, and the creation of a safe and progressive therapeutic environment. Sessions are available both in-person and online, in Greek as well as English. Fees start at €30, with special discounts offered to students, military personnel, and families with many children.

Zaxaraki Foteini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She studied Psychology at Wrexham University in the United Kingdom, as well as Social Anthropology at the University of the Aegean, completing postgraduate studies specializing in Asian countries at SOAS, University of London. She has been trained in Systemic Family Therapy at the Laboratory of Systemic Thinking & Training, certified by the European Family Therapy Association Training Institute Chamber (EFTA TIC). She has participated in research programs concerning minorities and migrants in the Netherlands and Greece and has taken part in several anthropological field studies. Additionally, she is a certified Life & Business Coach by the European Mentoring & Coaching Council and has extensive professional experience in the business sector. She holds a license to practice as a Psychologist, maintains a legal office in Heraklion, Crete, and works in individual and group psychotherapy and coaching sessions. She is a member of the British Psychological Society, the American Anthropological Association, as well as the Association of Social Anthropologists of Greece.

Victoria Papadimitropoulou MSc is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist specializing in psychodynamic approach and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). She holds a master’s degree (MSc) in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy from Deree/American College of Greece, and a master’s degree (MSc) from the Business School of Strathclyde University. She has completed two years of training in the systemic approach (A.K.M.A), as well as in the psychodynamic approach, in which she specializes. Her work includes group therapy, adolescent developmental issues, internet use, body image, and identity formation. She is specialized in self-esteem issues, interpersonal relationships (work environment, personal relationships), family dysfunction, anxiety management, and depressive tendencies. She has conducted research on the impact of social media, particularly Instagram, on body image and identity formation during the emerging adulthood stage of development. Her clinical experience in psychopathology beyond private psychotherapy practice comes from individual Counseling Psychology sessions in the public framework of the Municipal Health Clinics of the Municipality of Athens, group psychotherapy practice at the 18Anō Addiction Unit of Attica Psychiatric Hospital, as well as individual psychoanalytic-type psychotherapy at the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults (IPSIPE). She regularly attends selected certified seminars and training as part of ongoing professional development. She provides sessions in both Greek and English.

Simigdali Ioanna is a Psychologist conducting online counseling and psychotherapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults. She is a graduate of the University of Ioannina (2022) and holds a professional license to practice. She holds a Master’s Degree in “Clinical Mental Health” from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2025) and has completed a three-year training program in Psychodynamic Approach (2022–2025), certified by the Hellenic Counseling Society. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous education and professional development, having attended numerous seminars, webinars, and specialized training programs. Since 2022, she has gained valuable clinical experience in public mental health facilities, working in two hospitals and a Mental Health Center, and subsequently in the private sector at Centers for Special Therapies, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, as well as patients with mental disorders. Additionally, she has been involved in the administration and evaluation of psychometric tools. Concurrently, she actively participates in scientific conferences and presentations. Her research focuses on issues of parental attachment, childhood trauma (abuse – neglect), and psychological resilience, topics that deeply sensitize her and enhance her sense of responsibility towards people. Her goal is to provide a space of safety, authentic connection, and psychological support, with empathy and respect for the uniqueness of each individual.

Fiamou Konstantina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a degree in Psychology from the University of Wales. She holds a license to practice as a Psychologist (No. 830580). She has attended specialized programs and seminars in the field of psychology and psychotherapy, such as "Counseling and Personal Development Techniques" (Scottish Qualifications Authority) and "Management of Emotional and Psychological Trauma" (Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens).

She has completed the Specialization Program in the Synthetic Model of Systemic and Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. In this context, she has worked therapeutically and has also participated in voluntary actions, providing online counseling support for the free mental health initiatives of the University of the Aegean.

She provides psychotherapeutic sessions online, aiming to bring out personal desires, enhance the understanding of relationships, and help the individual shape the role they desire in life.

At the same time, she has extensive experience in her personal development through individual and group psychotherapy as a patient, while regularly participating in seminars and conferences in the field, maintaining continuous professional development.

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.

Parasyri Iro is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete. She has completed her postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, while currently pursuing her master's degree in Developmental Psychology and Educational Applications at the University of Crete. Additionally, she has attended online training seminars at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on Couple Counseling and Special Education. She completed her internship at the Mental Health Clinic "Agios Charalampos" and has worked at the Municipality of Heraklion at KEKOIFAPI Mastaba and on the psychological support hotline. In the private sector, she has collaborated with speech therapists regarding difficulties experienced by children and their parents. She has volunteered at the SOS Children's Village in Heraklion, providing music lessons and creatively engaging the children. Furthermore, she has worked with the Mobile Mental Health Unit "Arogi" in Agios Nikolaos, in the psychosocial support program "No One Alone During the Pandemic." Since 2021, she has maintained her private office in the center of Heraklion, Crete, while also voluntarily offering her services to the association "Eu-zo me ton Karkino" ("Living Well with Cancer"). Concurrently, as part of her ongoing education, she attends the Psychoanalysis Training Program of the Borromean Knot Society of the New Lacanian School (Crete Branch) as well as the Training Program "Skills and Techniques of the 3rd Wave CBT" at the Educational Institute of Synthetic Approach.

Stella Toromanidou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who conducts online sessions, offering a safe and supportive environment for personal exploration and growth. She is a graduate with honors from Kingston University of London, specializing in Forensic Psychology (BSc with Honors) and is a postgraduate student in Forensic Psychiatry at the Medical Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her studies and research experience include topics such as abuse, domestic violence, gender-based violence, cybercrime, and psychopathology.

She has presented scientific papers at forensic psychiatry conferences and has participated in research programs and legal procedures in the United Kingdom, gaining valuable experience in understanding human behavior and the psychological factors leading to crisis. She has also volunteered to combat violence and cybercrime through organizations such as Be Human and the Cyber Security International Institute.

Additionally, she holds a second degree in Philology with a specialization in Existential Poetry, which enriches her therapeutic approach with creative and expressive means, such as art and poetry. As a trainee in Existential Psychotherapy, she focuses on deeper issues such as the search for meaning, freedom, mortality, and the authentic relationship with oneself and others.

Stella combines scientific knowledge, understanding, and empathy, providing personalized support to those seeking change, self-awareness, and a more meaningful way of life.

Η Κουρουκεχαγιά Ευτέρπη είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Βούλα, στο Χαλάνδρι και πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες διαδικτυακά. Η εκπαίδευσή της περιλαμβάνει πληθώρα εξειδικεύσεων, όπως η Ανασυνδυασμένη Εκλεκτική Συμβουλευτική, Συμβουλευτική Γονέων, Συμβουλευτική Ζεύγους, η Ψυχοθεραπεία Gestalt, η CBT και το NLP. Επιπλέον, έχει πιστοποιηθεί στη Διαχείριση Συναισθηματικού και Ψυχικού Τραύματος, στην Ψυχολογία της Υγείας και διαχείριση παθήσεων , στη Συστημική Αναπαράσταση και στην Ψυχοδυναμική Συμβουλευτική. Παράλληλα, έχει αποκτήσει πιστοποίηση στην Παιδοψυχολογία, στην Σχολική Ψυχολογία και στη Σεξουαλική Διαπαιδαγώγηση και Ψυχολογία των νεανικών σχέσεων, ενώ έχει παρακολουθήσει προγράμματα εκπαίδευσης για την ανάπτυξη στρατηγικών Coaching και Mentoring. Επίσης, κατέχει πιστοποίηση στην Συμβουλευτική Σταδιοδρομίας και επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού, Σχολές Γονέων, εκπαίδευση εκπαιδευτών και στελεχών, στη Ψυχοπαθολογία, στη Δραματοθεραπεία, την Κλινική Ύπνωση και τη Συμβουλευτική για τη Διαχείριση της Ψυχολογίας των νέων. Ανάμεσα στις σπουδές της, περιλαμβάνονται και το Mindfulness Meditation and Positive Psychology από το Mandala Institute.Είναι πιστοποιημένη LIfe Coach και τελειόφοιτη στη Θετική Ψυχολογία. Επίσης παρακολουθεί σεμινάρια για την επαγγελματική καθοδήγηση και τον επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό, με σκοπό την υποστήριξη ατόμων να ανακαλύψουν και να αναπτύξουν το δυναμικό τους στον επαγγελματικό τομέα. Η 30ετής επιτυχημένη επαγγελματική της πορεία στη Διοίκηση επιχειρήσεων και στη Διαχείριση ανθρώπινου δυναμικού, σε μεγάλες και πολυεθνικές εταιρείες στο κλάδο των πωλήσεων, την όπλισε γνώσεις και εφόδια και της δημιούργησε την ακλόνητη πεποίθηση πώς κάθε άνθρωπος διαθέτει τους εσωτερικούς πόρους για να εκπληρώσει τους στόχους του και μέσα από την κατάλληλη προσέγγιση μπορεί να ανακαλύψει το δυναμικό του. Επιπροσθέτως, η ειδικός συμμετέχει ενεργά σε επαγγελματικούς συλλόγους, όπως η Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ανασυνδυασμένης Εκλεκτικής Συμβουλευτικής και ο Σύλλογος Συμβουλευτικής Coaching Mentoring Ελλάδας, ώστε να παραμένει ενήμερη για τις τελευταίες εξελίξεις του πεδίου της συμβουλευτικής στην Ελλάδα. Η εμπειρία της και η συνεχής εκπαίδευσή της την βοηθούν να προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, προσαρμοσμένες στις ανάγκες των ατόμων και των οικογενειών.