Psychotherapists in Attica

Katsantonis Vasilis is a Psychologist with a private practice in Gkyzi. He is a doctoral candidate at the University of Oxford, specializing in Applied Psychology, with at least 15 years of experience in this field as well as in Clinical and Forensic Psychology. He holds a degree in Applied Psychology from Seattle University, Washington, and a master's diploma in Applied Psychology from the University of Oxford, as well as in Clinical and Forensic Psychology from the University of Portsmouth. Additionally, he has ten years of experience in Counseling Psychology. He is also a member of the American Psychological Association.

Ο Μενέλαος Βουτσινάς είναι Σύμβουλος ψυχικής υγείας και Συνθετικός Ψυχοθεραπευτής. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αθήνα και  είναι εγγεγραμμένος στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Συμβουλευτικής, όπως και στην αντίστοιχη Ευρωπαϊκή (E.A.C.). Το Συνθετικό μοντέλο στο οποίο εκπαιδεύεται εμπεριέχει τη Συστημική, την Υπαρξιακή και την Πολυπολιτισμική θεραπεία. Έχει εργαστεί εκτενώς με εξαρτημένο πληθυσμό, για σειρά ετών, σε κέντρο υποστήριξης εξαρτημένων, με θεραπευτικό μοντέλο βασισμένο στα 12 Βήματα των Ανώνυμων Αλκοολικών, όπου κάλυπτε ανάγκες ατομικής και ομαδικής συμβουλευτικής. Απέκτησε πληθώρα εμπειρίας μέσα και από άλλες συνεργασίες με θεραπευτικά κέντρα έχοντας εκτός από θεραπευτικά και διοικητικά καθήκοντα. Επίσης, από τον εκτεταμένο αριθμό σεμιναρίων στα οποία παίρνει μέρος ανά τα χρόνια (CBT, Child CBT, 18 Άνω, Yalom’s Group Therapy Model, Ψυχοπαθολογία, Εκπαίδευση Ενηλίκων, Αναπτυξιακή και Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία, Hearing Voices Network). Ο εθισμός πέρα από την ξεκάθαρη μορφή των ουσιών ή του αλκοόλ, μπορεί να πάρει πολλές μορφές (συνεξάρτηση, internet, porn, τροφή ) στις ζωές όλων μας, σε διαφορετικά διαστήματα. Εκτός από τον εθισμό, εργάζεται με αγχώδεις διαταραχές, οριακή διαταραχή, φοβίες, πένθος, διαχείριση θυμού, συμβουλευτική ζεύγους και οικογένειας, καθώς και συμβουλευτική εξαρτήσεων στην οικογένεια και δόμηση πλάνου παρέμβασης. Μέσα από τα χρόνια που απασχολείται στην ψυχική υγεία θεωρεί ξεκάθαρο ότι χρειάζεται να υπάρχει αγάπη προς τις ατελείς και πονεμένες ανθρώπινες πλευρές αλλά και να καλλιεργείται η πίστη ότι η αλλαγή μέσω της ΣΥΝ-ΠΡΑΞΗΣ είναι εφικτή. Επιπρόσθετα, η διαδρομή του στην προσωπική του θεραπεία, το θάρρος, η κατάθεσης ψυχής, η προοδευτικά αυξανόμενη ειλικρίνεια και η αποεπένδυση του μίγματος ενοχών και ντροπής, λειτούργησε σαν να έχει αφαιρεθεί βάρος από την ψυχή του και εν δυνάμει, αυτό μπορεί να προσφερθεί σε όποιον/α επιθυμεί να υπάρξει και να δουλέψει μέσα στο θεραπευτικό δωμάτιο. Τέλος, παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας, βασισμένες στο συνθετικό μοντέλο που απαντούν σε θεραπευτικά αιτήματα με εκδηλώσεις στο άγχος, τις φοβίες, τις κρίσεις πανικού, την κατάθλιψη, το πένθος και την απώλεια, υπαρξιακά δεδομένα, δυσλειτουργικές πεποιθήσεις,  χαμηλή αντίληψη εαυτού και αυτοεικόνας, χρήση ή κατάχρηση ουσιών, συνεξάρτηση, μεταβολές ζωής και αντίσταση στην αλλαγή, διαταραχές άγχους και  προσωπικότητας (σε συνεργασία με τον/την εκάστοτε ψυχίατρο από τον/την οποίο/α παρακολουθείται ο θεραπευόμενος).

The Mental Health and Cognitive Empowerment Center “Thymisis” in Neo Psychiko was established with the aim of providing substantial support and care to individuals with memory difficulties, dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and other neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, and Parkinson’s Disease.

It offers specialized programs for assessment, support, and intervention, tailored to the needs of each individual. Additionally, it provides counseling for caregivers and families, as well as prevention and memory enhancement programs on both individual and group levels.

The scientific director of the “Thymisis” Center, Kentro Psyxikis Ygeias Kai Noitikis Endynamosis Thymisis - Mpaltouka Konstantina, is a graduate of Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She holds a postgraduate degree in “Neurosciences and Neurodegenerative Diseases” from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

She possesses extensive experience in supporting individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders, having worked in care and rehabilitation facilities. Furthermore, she has participated in scientific conferences and seminars and is actively involved in voluntary mental health programs.

She is a member of the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society and collaborates with the Aiginiteio Hospital, participating in clinical and educational activities in the field of neuropsychology.

Anastasia Koutoumatsioti is a Clinical Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi, Attica. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a postgraduate specialization (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from the same University. She is a licensed practicing psychologist (License No. 8714) and a full member of the "Association of Greek Psychologists." She has been trained and continues her training in programs related to psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children/adolescents and adults. Additionally, she has been trained in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychometric and projective tests. Furthermore, recognizing the need for continuous education and updating on the latest advances in the field, she has completed a specialization program in Autism Spectrum Disorder and actively participates in numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops related to mental health. She possesses clinical experience in the psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults through collaboration and internships with public institutions such as the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" - University Child Psychiatry Clinic, the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" - Psychiatric Department, as well as the Korydallos Prison. In recent years, she has also worked as a Psychologist in Primary and Secondary Education School Units and collaborates with private centers. She maintains a private office where she provides psychosocial support, information, and counseling guidance to Children/Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Parents.

Kiriakouli Tiffany was born in Oxford, England and grew up in Athens, Greece. She is bi-cultural and bilingual, attended an international school where from a young age, she was exposed to a plethora of cultures and am therefore able to appreciate the importance of culture in my line of work. She has been a registered psychologist since 2013 and awarded her Bsc Psychology/Sociology from the University of Surrey, Roehampton in London. Following that, she completed my postgraduate degree in Health Psychology at the University of Stirling in Scotland. Currently, she is undergoing training as a systemic psychotherapist at Logo Psychis- the Training and Research Institute for Systemic Psychotherapy. She is being trained in the S.A.N.E. (System, Attachment, Narrative, Encephalon) model, pioneered by its founding members and bound by the Institute’s code of ethical conduct. Furthermore, she is a certified Hatha, Vinyasa, Aerial and Yin yoga teacher and uses an assortment of techniques from these kinds of yoga when dealing with symptoms caused by anxiety, depression, panic attacks and PTSD. She also uses them to help build self-confidence and self-trust. Kiriakouli Tiffany has attended numerous seminars and have worked for the Council of Glyfada as well as in various shelters that house vulnerable populations. Her aim is to cultivate a safe place where the client can connect and express themselves so that a therapeutic alliance based on trust can flourish, thereby facilitating healing and growth. As a bi-cultural therapist, having been exposed to various cultures throughout her life, she is able to understand clients that struggle with conflicts that may arise due to repatriation or marrying into a different culture.

Sotiropoulos Sotiris is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains his private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a "Diploma in Integrative Counselling COSCA" from the ATHENS SYNTHESIS CENTRE and has been trained in the Integrative Approach. In his private practice, in a welcoming and comfortable space, he manages a wide range of cases, with particular expertise in Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and Anger Management cases.

Η Κατσούνη Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος και Νευροεπιστήμονας με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κολωνάκι.Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών & Πολιτικών Επιστημών, όπου εισήχθη μέσω πανελληνίων εξετάσεων 8η πανελλαδικά. Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου Master in Science by Research (MRes) από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας της Ιατρικής Σχολής του University of Oxford, καθώς και μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου Master in Science (MSc) in Integrative Neuroscience από το Τμήμα Ψυχικής Υγείας της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Imperial College London.Έχει παρακολουθήσει σεμινάριο στο Πανεπιστήμιο της Οξφόρδης στο Mindfulness Meditation (Διαλογισμός Ενσυνειδητότητας). Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα στη Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ), καθώς και σεμινάριο στη χορήγηση του Πολυφασικού Ερωτηματολογίου Προσωπικότητας της Minnesota (MMPI) στο Εργαστήριο Ψυχολογικών Αξιολογήσεων. Έχει λάβει πιστοποιητικό επιμόρφωσης στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία από το Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης και Δια Βίου Μάθησης του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου και έχει παρακολουθήσει διετές σεμινάριο στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, όπου πραγματοποίησε και πρακτική άσκηση. Πραγματοποίησε επίσης πρακτική άσκηση στο Ψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Λαμίας.Έχει δημοσιεύσει άρθρα σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά και έχει πραγματοποιήσει παρουσιάσεις σε διεθνή επιστημονικά συνέδρια. Παράλληλα, έχει διατελέσει Αξιολογητής (peer reviewer) σε δύο διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά ευρετηριασμένα στο PubMed,με συμμετοχή στην αρχική αξιολόγηση χειρογράφων και στην επανεξέτασή τους μετά από αναθεώρηση: Review of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics – International Edition (2024) και Neurophysiology (2025).Διαθέτει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία, έχοντας εργαστεί στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας του Ασκληπιείου Νοσοκομείου Βούλας, έχει διδάξει ψυχολογία στο Δημόσιο ΙΕΚ Λαμίας και έχει εργαστεί ερευνητικά στο Πανεπιστήμιο της Οξφόρδης στον τομέα των νευροεπιστημών και της ψυχολογίας. Επιπλέον, είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στην εταιρεία Academynet, ενώ έχει διδάξει ψυχολογία στα φοιτητικά φροντιστήρια Σύνθεση. Τέλος, έχει συνεργαστεί ερευνητικά με την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στην Physiosos24.

Patera Aliki is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She has extensive experience in psychological support and psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as in parental counseling. Since 2013, she has been working at the Child and Adolescent Service of the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas – Kaisariani (1st Psychiatric Clinic, Aeginiteio Hospital), where she is a member of the interdisciplinary team involved in clinical, diagnostic, and research activities. She also participates in community prevention and awareness initiatives and educational programs.

She graduated from the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and holds a postgraduate degree in "Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders" (Medical School, NKUA). She has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology (annual seminar "Panagiotis Oulis," 1st Psychiatric Clinic NKUA) and has attended a series of specialized seminars and conferences at recognized institutions. Indicatively, she has deepened her expertise in topics such as parenting and mental health, psychiatry and gender identity in adolescence, adolescent romantic relationships, as well as anxiety symptoms and impulsive behaviors.

Previously, she worked (2010–2012) in the Adult Short-Term Hospitalization Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital, where she provided psychotherapeutic support to hospitalized patients.

She is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Hospital Psychologists and the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School, while also participating in the educational program of the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens (ACSA). Additionally, she teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students.

In her private practice, she provides psycho-emotional assessment and psychotherapy, either short-term or long-term, tailored to the uniqueness and specific needs of each client.

Chrysoula Mpouka is the scientific director of the Center for Special Therapies "Epi Paidon Ergo," located in Glyfada, Attica.

She has extensive training and experience in her field. She graduated from the University of West Attica, is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Occupational Therapists, and is continuing her postgraduate studies in Developmental Psychology. She has obtained certifications in Sensory Integration (S.I.T.), administration of the EDAFALFA test, the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2, Greek version), Logometro, Achenbach for preschool and school-aged children, BAYLEY-4 Scales, RAVEN'S Educational CPM/CVS, as well as in dysgraphia. Additionally, she has completed the theoretical part of the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Bobath method (N.D.T.).

Her professional experience includes working with children and adolescents with various diagnoses, as well as participating as a member of Special Evaluation Committees within the framework of the "Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities" program. Continuous education and commitment to professional development are her key goals to provide high-quality occupational therapy services.

Elena Petsa is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, graduate of the Psychology Department of Panteion University, and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Behavioral Psychotherapeutic approach at EPIPSY. She has completed internships at the Vyronas Family Association for Mental Health, the Behavior Therapy Unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research, and the Special Behavior Therapy Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. She specializes in anxiety disorders including panic attacks, specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and hoarding disorder in adolescent and adult populations. Appointments available by request. Online sessions are offered.

Thodoros Xatzixronoglou is a certified Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist specializing in counseling psychotherapy and maintains private practices in Galatsi. He completed his training at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), where he received both theoretical and practical education in contemporary psychological support approaches, with an emphasis on creating a safe therapeutic environment, active listening, and targeted intervention. His professional trajectory is characterized by a strong focus on the stability of the therapeutic framework, placing particular emphasis on building a relationship of trust and respect, individualized approaches to the person, and gradual empowerment and self-awareness. His experience in both organized institutions and private practice in Greece and abroad, as well as managing a variety of requests with consistency and responsibility, has endowed him with therapeutic flexibility and the ability to deeply understand individual experiences, allowing him to focus not only on symptoms but also on the meaning they acquire within each person's personal history. He believes that change does not arise from “ready-made solutions” but from the gradual understanding and deep processing of subjective experience. Concurrently, he is engaged in continuous professional development and supervision, considering that professional responsibility requires ongoing growth and scientific updating. His consistent goal is to create a space where individuals can speak honestly without the anxiety of judgment, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop more functional ways to manage their difficulties.

Grammatikopoulou Marilena is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist practicing privately in Aigaleo. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has undergone further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults, children, and adolescents. Additionally, she has attended several psychology seminars at "Aeginiteio" and "Sismanogleio" hospitals. In recent years, she has also trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy, which is part of the third wave of therapies, as well as Counseling and Psychotherapy for LGBTQ individuals, and has completed her training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Lydia Vossou, MSc, is a Clinical Psychologist – Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and maintains a private practice in Glyfada, offering services to children, adolescents, and adults. She possesses comprehensive academic training in the field of Psychology. She completed her undergraduate studies (BA) in Psychology at the American College of Greece (Deree) and at the Open University of the United Kingdom, with a minor in Biology. She holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Clinical Psychology from Utrecht University. She has completed recognized training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) according to EABCT standards and continuously updates her knowledge in contemporary therapeutic approaches. She has experience in the use of psychodiagnostic instruments (WISC-V, WAIS-V, MMPI-2) and has been trained in relaxation techniques, mindfulness, EMDR, and therapeutic interventions for sexual dysfunctions. She completed clinical training at the University Clinic of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and collaborates with specialized mental health organizations, such as the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior, as well as reputable online psychotherapy platforms. In her clinical practice, she places particular emphasis on creating a safe, collaborative, and confidential therapeutic relationship. She provides evidence-based interventions tailored to the individualized needs of each person, aiming for a meaningful understanding of difficulties and sustainable psychological empowerment. She is a member of the Greek Psychological Society and actively participates in scientific conferences and initiatives, continuously investing in the ongoing development of her clinical practice.

Maria Mpogdanou is a counseling psychologist based in Athens, licensed to practice professionally. She offers face-to-face and online sessions at her private office in Kareas.

She graduated with honors from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. She has three years of clinical experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has also been trained in the application of counseling techniques through her practice at the Alzheimer Center of Athens.

Additionally, she has completed specialized programs in Counseling and couples and family therapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is also certified in positive psychology counseling.

She regularly participates in continuing education and is under consistent professional supervision. This ensures the continuous updating of her knowledge and the provision of high-quality services. She places particular emphasis on mental health, empathy, and scientific evidence-based practice.

Anagnostou Spyros is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and operates a Private Adult Psychodevelopment Center in Ilioupoli. He completed his studies in Psychology at Glyndwr University and is pursuing a Master's degree in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the University of Lancashire (ICPS College). He is dedicated to guiding individuals on the path of self-awareness. The center's mission is based on enhancing personal development and understanding.

Karathanasi Georgia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, who maintains a private practice in Nea Erithraia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (IRET). Her clinical and professional experience stems from many years of private practice, her collaboration with the specialized online psychotherapy platform My Therapist, as well as with specialized therapy centers where she conducts individual psychotherapy, parent counseling, and couple and family therapy. Her priority is continuous professional development and growth, which she ensures through private supervision and the attendance of numerous seminars related to her scientific field. Lastly, she privately handles cases spanning the full spectrum of psychopathology, requiring immediate intervention, counseling, and psychotherapeutic support.

Mantioglou Nora is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Syntagma. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and a Master's Degree in "Integrated Psychiatry: Integrated care of physical and mental health" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been trained in the administration of projective tests including the Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T.), Children’s Apperception Test (C.A.T.), and Children's Drawing Test by the Interdisciplinary and Research Psychosocial Support for Children and Adults (DI.K.E.PSY). Additionally, she has received training in Systemic and Family Therapy and Group Therapy from the Society of Systemic Therapy and Intervention in individuals, families, and broader systems. She provides her services not only at her private practice but also at the Center for Special Therapies "Therapaizontas." She has served as a Psychologist at the Counseling & Psychotherapy Center for children, adolescents, and adults "NEMIA." She has worked at the Psychotherapy Center "Synichisi," handling cases related to adolescent psychotherapy and parental counseling, at "The Smile of the Child" organization, as a Psychologist - member of a research team at the University General Hospital "Attikon," as well as at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She has also participated in the program "Citizens against Depression" by the Society for Regional Development and Mental Health (EPSY). Finally, she has served as a Psychologist at the Day Center "Franco Basaglia."