Psychotherapists in Attica

Therapyway Psychotherapy Center is a model Mental Health Services Center located in Piraeus and Galatsi. It represents an innovative initiative in the field of mental health, integrating the principles and the most up-to-date data of psychotherapy and NLP tailored to each case. Utilizing the capabilities of its interdisciplinary team, it offers a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services on-site, responding holistically and individually to mental health needs. The areas of specialization include generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety attacks, grief, depression, panic attacks, dilemmas, separation, professional and personal deadlocks, and various others. The center’s interdisciplinary team consists of psychologists, NLP Coaches, and specialized psychotherapists, capable of receiving a request, conducting a comprehensive evaluation, and proposing the appropriate therapeutic approach.

Pantelopoulou Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has completed training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specializes in grief and loss counseling. Additionally, she has attended the postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as numerous educational programs and seminars in the field of mental health and addictions. She has worked in public and private mental health organizations, such as the Organization Against Drugs (OKANA), municipal kindergartens, and community centers. Finally, the specialist provides psychotherapeutic support to adults and adolescents in her private practice.

Priniotaki Katerina is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Pangrati. She has experience in individual psychotherapy and counseling. She studied Psychology at the American College (Deree) and holds a Master's degree (MA) in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London, with extensive hands-on experience in psychoanalytic therapy and supervision. Additionally, she has worked at the Elderly Care Unit of the Moschato Social Welfare Center. She has expertise in cases of anxiety disorders, panic attacks, eating disorders, depression, relationship counseling, bereavement, and more.

Maggana Efi is a Psychologist - Clinical Hypnotherapist and operates her private practice in Kolonaki, where she addresses a wide range of psychological issues including anxiety disorders, depression, interpersonal relationship challenges, and personality disorders. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Additionally, she earned a Master's degree in Occupational Psychology from the University of East London and a second Master's degree in Health and Occupational Psychology from the University of Paris, Université Paris 8.

Furthermore, she completed a one-year training program and internship in Clinical Hypnotherapy at the Institut Français d’Hypnose in Paris. She has professional experience as a Mental Health Counselor and HR consultant, having worked in France at the "Hôpital Kremlin-Bicêtre" in Paris and in Greece at the “EANP METAΞA” hospital.

She is currently undertaking further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the DDEEΨY (Department of Psychological Education and Clinical Training) and regularly participates in various professional seminars in Psychology.

Kondylis Antonis is a Psychologist who provides individual adult sessions with experience in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and phobias. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and has undergone further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Ο Νίκος Μαγιόγλου είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπευτής Υπαρξιακής - Συστημικής προσέγγισης και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό γραφείο του στα Κάτω Πατήσια.

Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, καθώς και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας. Η εκπαίδευσή του στο 6ετές πρόγραμμα Υπαρξιακής-Συστημικής προσέγγισης του Θεραπευτικού και Εκπαιδευτικού Ινστιτούτου “Αντίστιξη” αποτελεί τη βάση της ψυχοθεραπευτικής του φιλοσοφίας. Θεωρώντας απαραίτητη τη συνεχιζόμενη κατάρτιση και εξέλιξη εκπαιδεύτηκε στο πρόγραμμα "Εισαγωγή στην Ψυχιατρική και τις Ψυχιατρικές Υποειδικότητες" και στη "Σεξουαλική Διαπαιδαγώγηση Παιδιών και Εφήβων" στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, ενώ έχει παρουσιάσει το ερευνητικό του έργο σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια.

H επαγγελματική του σταδιοδρομία ξεκίνησε σε Κέντρο Ημέρας, όπου εργάστηκε με παιδιά στο Φάσμα του Αυτισμού και τις οικογένειές τους. Στη συνέχεια, παρείχε κλινικό έργο στο 414 Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο, καθώς και στο Νοσοκομείο Βόλου, όπου απέκτησε εμπειρία εργαζόμενος με εφήβους και ενήλικες στην Παιδοψυχιατρική και την Ψυχιατρική κλινική αντίστοιχα. Επίσης, έχει εργαστεί σε ξενώνα φιλοξενίας ασυνόδευτων προσφύγων, καθώς και στη γραμμή στήριξης για τον κορονοϊό της Περιφέρειας Αττικής και του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών. Στα πλαίσια της εθελοντικής του προσφοράς, έχει συντονίσει ομάδες γονέων σε συνεργασία με το Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας, ενώ έχει παράσχει τις υπηρεσίες του και στον Πανελλήνιο Αθλητικό Σύλλογο Κινητικά Αναπήρων. Από το 2019 βρίσκεται στο χώρο της εκπαίδευσης, έχοντας εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος σε Σχολεία της πρωτοβάθμιας και της δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης, σε ΚΕ.Δ.Α.Σ.Υ., καθώς και σε Σχολεία Δεύτερης Ευκαιρίας.

Στο ιδιωτικό του γραφείο, προσφέρει τις υπηρεσίες του αξιοποιώντας την πολύπλευρη εμπειρία του σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και ζευγάρια. Η προσέγγισή του εστιάζει στη μοναδικότητα του ανθρώπινου προσώπου και επιχειρεί να δημιουργήσει έναν ασφαλή χώρο, όπου θα αξιοποιηθούν οι υγιείς δυνάμεις του κάθε θεραπευμένου, καθώς και η επιθυμία του για αλλαγή και εξέλιξη.

Περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με την ψυχοθεραπευτική του προσέγγιση, τις παρεχόμενες υπηρεσίες και ενημερωτικά άρθρα για θέματα ψυχικής υγείας είναι διαθέσιμες στην ιστοσελίδα του, entherapy.gr.

Maria Vogiatzi is a Psychologist & Systemic Family Psychotherapist licensed to practice, specializing in systemic-family therapy, and maintains a private practice in Acharnes. She is registered in the list of expert witnesses at the Single-Member Court of First Instance of Athens and appointed to conduct expert assessments. She studied psychology at Panteion University. Subsequently, she received further training from the British university Edexcel in the program "Specific Learning Difficulties-Dyslexia: Concept-Etiology-Diagnosis/Assessment" and was trained in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships.

She then specialized in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health of Aeginiteio Hospital. Afterwards, she obtained a master's degree in "School Counseling and Guidance" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is also certified in administering and evaluating the WISC-V intelligence test as well as in administering and interpreting projective tests (TAT, CAT, children's drawing). Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars and participated in research and conferences.

She has worked in a psychopedagogical center and in public primary and secondary education, providing school psychologist services. She has coordinated counseling groups for parents and adolescents. She has also worked as an adult educator in counseling programs. In her office, she offers counseling services and individual, couples, and family psychotherapy.

Η Τζίτζιφα Χριστίνα - Ψυχική Ευεξία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Η προσέγγιση της στηρίζεται στην Ψυχοδυναμική - Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία, στην Συστημική Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία και στη Γνωσιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία που έχει καταρτιστεί. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Ιωνία. Διαθέτει πτυχίο ψυχολογίας από τη Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων. Κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό MSc in Applied Positive Psychology του University East London. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή εκπαίδευσή στη Ψυχοδυναμική / Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία για ενήλικες και παιδιά από το ΔΙ.ΚΕ.Ψ.Υ. που είναι πιστοποιημένη από την Βρετανική Ένωση Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας BACP. Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στο Συστημικό Μοντέλο Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας στη Moνάδα Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας από το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής. Συνάμα έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Προσέγγιση από το Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας και στην «Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένη Θεραπεία Ζεύγους» από το ICEEFT. Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στη "Διαχείριση Χωρισμού και Διαζυγίου" και στις "Εφαρμογές της Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχολογίας στην Εκπαίδευση στα Παιδιά και στους Εφήβους" από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει μετεκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα στην "Παιδοψυχολογία" και στον "Ενδοσχολικό Εκφοβισμό" από το Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου και έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην «Αγωγή και Προαγωγή Σεξουαλικης Υγείας στο Σχολικό Περιβάλλον» και στην «Ειδική Αγωγή και Προαγωγή Ψυχικης Υγειας στο Σχολικό Περιβάλλον» από το Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης και Δια βίου Μάθησης (Κ.Ε.ΔΙ.ΒΙ.Μ.) του Πανεπιστημίου Δυτικής Αττικής. Είναι πιστοποιημένη στη χορήγηση Προβολικών τεστ για ενήλικες (Τ.Α.Τ & Τεστ Κηλίδων Μελάνης Rorschach) και για παιδιά (C.A.T. & WISC-III). Έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος στην Πρωτοβάθμια και Δευτεροβάθμια Εκπαίδευση Αττικής,ενώ επίσης έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος στις Κοινωνικές Υπηρεσίες των Δήμων Αχαρνών & Κηφισιάς παρέχοντας ψυχολογική και συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη. Έχει εργαστεί εθελοντικά ως ψυχολόγος στην Κοινωνική Υπηρεσία του Δήμου Μεταμόρφωσης και στο Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο του Δήμου Ηρακλείου. Συνάμα υπήρξε εισηγήτρια σε Δημοτικά Σχολεία και είναι ομιλήτρια στα Φροντιστήρια "Πουκαμισάς" σχετικά με Συμβουλευτική Γονέων και Παιδιών - Εφήβων για θέματα που άπτονται της ψυχικής ευημερίας των παιδιών - εφήβων. Τέλος, έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων για τη συνεχή κατάρτισή της.

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."

Plafountzis Giorgos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently completed postgraduate studies in Human Resource Management at the University of Leeds. As a Psychologist, he has worked at the Aeromedical Center and the "Ariadne" Shelter. At Psycho Exelixis, individual psychotherapy and counseling for adults and adolescents are provided, as well as the conduct of seminars on mental health in the workplace.

Sompolou Grigoria BSc, MA, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - EMDR Therapist, operating a private practice in Thrakomakedones. She holds a degree from Swansea University in Wales, with postgraduate training in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy as well as in childhood and welfare. She has taught Psychology for several years at AKMI Metropolitan College, and at her private practice, she provides specialized individual and group psychotherapy services, as well as counseling for couples and families. Additionally, she has extensive experience in psychological support related to issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, and addressing relationship challenges among partners, family members, parents, and children (parenting schools). Finally, the Psychologist - Psychotherapist has attended numerous seminars, conferences, and symposia and is a member of the British Psychological Society, the Hellenic Psychological Society, the United Kingdom Association of Psychotherapy Integration, and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy.

Skafidas Panagiotis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, Couples Therapist, and maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. He holds a state license to practice Psychology and is a member of the EFT Greek Network. He studied Psychology at Lancaster University in England and subsequently completed a postgraduate program in Integrative Psychotherapy and Adult Counseling at the University of Derby. This provided him with the essential knowledge for a combination of approaches and techniques that he can adapt according to the individual and the needs they bring to therapy. Continuing his education, he found great interest in couples and human relationships and pursued a two-year specialization program in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. He assists individuals with various difficulties to receive support at the level they desire. With his knowledge and experience, he acts as an ally to help each psychotherapy client understand and unlock the situation they are in. His thirst for knowledge is unending, and he regularly attends seminars, webinars, workshops, and lectures both in Greece and abroad.

Antonopoulou Paraskeui is a licensed Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She approaches therapy with respect, authenticity, and genuine interest in the individual, while also undergoing continuous training in Integrative Psychotherapy as part of a four-year program at the University of Thessaly.

She has received specialized training in anxiety and stress, grief, and psychological trauma, emphasizing the creation of a safe and supportive therapeutic environment tailored to the needs of each individual.

She has experience in group therapeutic processes with a systemic approach, while also engaging in individual therapy and supervision, aiming for ongoing personal and professional development, as well as providing the highest quality psychological services possible.

She works with individuals who wish to address anxiety and stress management, emotional difficulties, grief, and issues related to transitional life phases.

Kotrotsou Eirini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Kallithea. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a Master's Degree in Collaborative Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in Integrative Psychotherapy (Person-Centered and Cognitive Approach), Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders (E.P.I.PSY and 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens), as well as Clinical Psychopathology (Aeginiteio Hospital). She was a member of the Psychoeducational Volunteer Team (Gestalt approach) supporting cancer patients at the K.E.F.I. Association and has participated in experiential seminars at the Gestalt Institute of San Francisco-Greece. Additionally, she has completed training in the NeuroAffective Relational Model™ (NARM), which focuses on addressing relational and developmental trauma. Finally, she has worked as a Psychologist at an Alzheimer’s Center and has provided voluntary services at the Memory Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens G. Gennimatas. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of mental health services tailored to the needs of each individual. For her professional and personal development, she is continuously engaged in personal therapy, education, and supervision.

Eustathiou Elina is a Mental Health Counselor - trainee Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Panormou. She shows a particular interest in the connection between the individual and themselves as well as others—both on a personal and professional level. In her work, she creates a space where the individual can pause and turn inward—where the answers they seek already reside, even if they are not always easy to recognize or express. She collaborates with people who have difficulty understanding their desires, expressing their emotions and needs, or relating with greater clarity and authenticity—whether in their personal relationships or work environment. Her approach combines self-understanding with the use of imagination, visualization, bodily awareness, and creative methods such as art, offering a more immediate and experiential way to connect with what already exists within the individual. Through the sessions, she focuses on recognizing recurring patterns and fostering more meaningful and balanced relationships, both in life and at work. Individual sessions are offered online and in person.

Maria Vlachaki, MSc, is a Psychologist, Cyberpsychologist, and Psychotherapist, currently operating a private practice in Alimos, Athens.She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Master's degree in Cyberpsychology from the same institution.She has specialized in Systemic and Family Therapy through studies at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations (Charis Katakis, 2022–2023) and the University Mental Health Research Institute (UMHRI). She is also attending the annual program “Therapeutic Approaches to Addictions” at the 18 ANO Addiction Rehabilitation Center.Her professional experience includes providing individual psychotherapy sessions since September 2023, as well as collaborations with the Psychiatric Clinic of Attikon University General Hospital (volunteer work), the Evaluation Committee for the Ministry of Health’s “Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities” program (June–July 2023), and the “ARGO” Association for Children with Special Needs. Since 2024, she has been working with the Municipal Health Clinics of Nea Smyrni and the P. Sakellaropoulos Association for Social Psychiatry.She is trained in the administration of psychometric tools such as the MMPI-1, Raven's Progressive Matrices, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), MoCA, and the Geriatric Depression Scale.Maria actively participates in numerous scientific conferences, symposia, and workshops related to psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health, and technology. Notably, she has attended the Psychotherapy Conferences of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Panhellenic Conference on Counseling Psychology, events at Attikon Hospital, and seminars by the Hellenic Psychological Society, as well as initiatives promoting community mental health awareness.As a speaker, she presented her research titled “Netflix and binge watching: A qualitative exploration of the subjective viewing experience” at Panteion University (April 9, 2024). She has also participated in a women’s empowerment and breast cancer awareness event at the Kallithea Municipal Library (October 2024), and in a public seminar on cyberbullying organized by the Municipality of Rentis/Moschato (November 2024).

Evgenia Grypari is a Psychologist with extensive experience in the field of mental health, currently collaborating with the center “Charin Noiseos” in Moschato. She graduated from the Department of Psychology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Philosophy, while simultaneously attending the Hellenic Military Academy of Corps Officers (2009–2013). She later completed her Master’s Degree in “Mental Health and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry” at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2020–2022).

Since 2013, she has been serving as a psychologist in the Hellenic Navy, having worked in several mental health units such as the Psychiatric Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens, the Joint Center for Mental Health of the Armed Forces (414 SNEN), and the Naval Hospital of Salamina. She has also staffed the 24-hour National Helpline for Psychological Support and Crisis Intervention, and has served aboard a warship as a military psychologist, gaining valuable insight into the psychological challenges faced by personnel in operational environments. Additionally, she has held administrative and coordinating positions related to health and personnel management within the Armed Forces.

Evgenia Grypari participates annually in the selection and evaluation processes for candidates of the military academies and Armed Forces personnel. She has also completed internships at the Self-Help Promotion Program of Thessaloniki (supporting individuals in substance recovery) and at the Psychiatric Department of the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital.

Her clinical experience covers a wide range of cases, including:

• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Personality disorders and psychoses
• Relationship and marital difficulties
• Parental counseling and divorce management
• Perinatal and postpartum depression
• Eating disorders
• Adolescent issues and identity development
• Sexual disorders and sexual identity concerns

She has further training and specialization in:

• Child psychology
• Relationship and divorce management
• Art Therapy (Vera Vasarhelyi method) for children and adolescents (6–18 years)
• Children’s drawing interpretation
• Music therapy
• Eating disorders
• High-functioning autism

Her therapeutic approach is person-centered and integrative, aiming to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal growth.