Psychotherapists in Attica

Marina Papadogianni is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, holder of a valid professional license in Greece, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She graduated in Psychology from the University of East London, UK, with postgraduate studies in Human Resource Management from Canterbury Christ Church University, UK, and in Clinical and Cognitive Neuropsychology from the public University of Strasbourg, France. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, holding a diploma from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KE.PSY.SY), and is trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) from the Hellenic Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy. She has worked as a Psychologist in drug rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities in Athens, and day centers supporting individuals with dementia as a Neuropsychologist. Currently, she collaborates with neurological-psychiatric clinics of General Hospitals and mental health centers. She also conducts Psychotherapeutic and Counseling sessions for adults and adolescents, Neuropsychological assessments, and Neuropsychological rehabilitation sessions for individuals with neurological conditions. She has participated as a speaker in awareness seminars related to the brain and attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions aimed at professional development and knowledge enhancement. She is a member of the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society (ENPS).

Panagiotakopoulou Xristina is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Papagou, where she provides individual sessions for adults, couples, and families. She studied Psychology at the Open University of the United Kingdom and subsequently specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy at SKEPSYS (Systemic Center for Training and Psychotherapy). Additionally, she has been trained in the Systemic Appreciative Approach, which is a method for exploring people's strengths, abilities, and resources. She has also received training in psychological support for children, adolescents, families, and communities in bereavement. She possesses notable experience as well as voluntary contributions, having collaborated voluntarily with SYNYPARXI to provide counseling support services. She voluntarily cooperates with the Municipal Polyclinics of Papagou - Cholargos to provide counseling support services and organizes and coordinates adult education groups aimed at their empowerment. Finally, she publishes monthly articles on relevant topics in the magazine Asfalistiki Agora.

Asimakopoulou Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Petralona, conducting individual psychotherapy sessions both in-person and online (also in Italian). She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is currently training in Integrative Relational Psychotherapy at the Athens Synthesis Center. She has received training on issues related to HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections concerning the education and psychological support of people living with HIV/AIDS and their relatives. She has attended training cycles in brief couples therapy, parent and adolescent education, Gestalt therapy, Integrative Trauma Therapy and PTSD, as well as Integrative Group Therapy. She has participated in various seminars, psychotherapy marathons, and conferences (including a presentation at the 3rd Forensic Psychiatry Conference). Concurrently, she has worked as a Mental Health Counselor at the NGO "Center of Life" providing psychological support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Additionally, she has volunteered as an external collaborator with Attikon Hospital in the Psychiatric Department’s Clinic A, the Addiction Clinic (detoxification from alcohol and other addictions), the Pain Clinic, and in cooperation with the Special Infectious Diseases Unit in the Chemsex Detoxification Clinic. She has coordinated experiential training and professional development workshops for NGO employees at the Institute of Educational and Vocational Guidance (EKEP).

Papanikolaou Violeta is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. She first obtained a degree in Business Organization and Management from the Athens University of Economics and Business, and subsequently pursued a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She later earned a degree in Psychotherapy through CPS Arts from the British Hellenic College and was further trained in Drama Therapy at the Psychotherapeutic and Educational Center Herma. She completed her internship at the "Avrambou A. - Tsiakos D. I.K.E., O.P.S.Y. - Mental Health Group" center, and to date, in addition to her private practice, she works as a Psychologist at Oneirodromio (by i.c.Can). Finally, the specialist has attended numerous seminars on various topics in Psychiatry, conferences on Psychosomatic Medicine, art therapy seminars, Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches, Psychopathology, and others.

Kalaitzi Myrto is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filothei. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as from the Department of Philosophy, Education, and Psychology with a specialization in Psychology at the same university. Subsequently, she pursued postgraduate studies in "Applied Clinical Psychology" at UCLAN University in England and underwent psychodynamic training in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults at DIKEPSY. She has worked as a Psychologist at KEDASY, in primary schools of the Chalandri municipality, and in a special secondary education school. Additionally, she has been employed at the Psychosocial Unit of the Samos Reception and Identification Center (KYT) of the National Public Health Organization (EODY) and at a center for therapy of children and adolescents. She possesses extensive experience with all age groups (children, adolescents, adults) and vulnerable populations. Finally, she has participated in numerous educational and scientific seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Patsi Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has experience in psychological support for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as in parent counseling, aiming to enhance communication and relationships within the family.

She collaborates with Centers for Special Therapies and Psychotherapy Centers and has participated in volunteer programs and harm reduction initiatives. Her goal is to strengthen mental resilience and support processes of change and recovery through collaboration and active participation. Additionally, she receives weekly supervision and has been undergoing individual therapy since 2022 and group therapy since 2025.

Olga Kissa is a Psychologist-Child Psychologist licensed to practice professionally. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is currently pursuing her postgraduate studies in Child Psychology at a university in Lancashire, United Kingdom. She has attended numerous seminars and training sessions in clinical child and adolescent psychology and anxiety disorders. In recent years, she has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy and Training in Athens. At the core of systemic therapy is the understanding of the person as a system rather than an isolated entity. Systemic therapy is addressed to individuals, couples, as well as families. The effectiveness of systemic therapy has been confirmed through numerous studies. She provides individual sessions for adults facing a wide range of difficulties. In recent years, she has collaborated with private practices, undertaking psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children, as well as parent counseling. She completed her practical training in mental health centers in municipalities of Athens. She believes in the uniqueness of each individual and aims to create a therapeutic framework based on trust and interaction between therapist and client.

Agathou Marianna is a Psychologist who conducts online sessions via video call. She completed her studies in Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has been trained in Art Therapy at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi". Her approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in which she is being trained while simultaneously completing her specialization in "Bipolar Disorder". She has worked as a Psychologist in Creative Activity Centers for children with disabilities (KIDAP) and has a particular interest in understanding the mechanisms that influence thought, emotions, and behavior. Through her sessions, she focuses on mental health and the development of strategies that can help improve the well-being of each individual. Her work centers on applying scientific knowledge to support people in better understanding and managing the psychological challenges they face.

Η Κούρτη Βικτωρία είναι Σύμβουλος Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης, Καριέρας και Ψυχικής Υγείας, NLP Consultant και Holistic Life Mentor με Συστημική και Ολιστική Προσέγγιση. Έχει εξειδίκευση στις μεταβάσεις ζωής και στον συστημικό επαναπροσδιορισμό προσωπικής και επαγγελματικής ταυτότητας. Παρέχει επιστημονικά δομημένη συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε άτομα που αντιμετωπίζουν προκλήσεις στην προσωπική και επαγγελματική τους ζωή, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας, της λειτουργικότητας και της στρατηγικής κατεύθυνσης. Διαθέτει περισσότερες από 1000 ώρες ατομικών και ομαδικών συνεδριών, με εξειδίκευση στη διαχείριση μεταβάσεων ζωής, επαγγελματικού επαναπροσδιορισμού και ενίσχυσης ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας. Το ακαδημαϊκό της υπόβαθρο είναι διεπιστημονικό και διαμορφώθηκε μέσα από σπουδές σε πανεπιστημιακά ιδρύματα της Ελλάδας και της Γερμανίας, όπως το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, το Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου, το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης, το Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München και το FernUniversität in Hagen.

Η ακαδημαϊκή αυτή διαδρομή, σε συνδυασμό με τη μετεκπαίδευσή της στη Συμβουλευτική και στη Συστημική Προσέγγιση, της επιτρέπει να προσεγγίζει το άτομο με θεωρητική πληρότητα, μεθοδολογική ακρίβεια και ευρωπαϊκή οπτική.

Έχει τομείς παρέμβασης την διαχείριση της επαγγελματικής στασιμότητας, υποστήριξη σε αλλαγή καριέρας, ψυχολογική ενδυνάμωση σε περιόδους κρίσης, βελτίωση διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων, διαχείριση συγκρούσεων, αναδόμηση προσωπικής και επαγγελματικής ταυτότητας, διαχείριση μεταβάσεων ζωής και προσαρμογή σε νέους ρόλους, συστημική ανάλυση ρόλων, ορίων και δυναμικών σε οικογενειακά και επαγγελματικά περιβάλλοντα.

Η προσέγγισή της βασίζεται στη Συστημική Θεώρηση, όπου το άτομο εξετάζεται ως μέρος αλληλεπιδρώντων συστημάτων (οικογένεια, εργασία, κοινωνικό περιβάλλον), καθώς και σε τεχνικές γνωστικής αναδόμησης και NLP. Η παρέμβαση είναι δομημένη, στοχοκεντρική και προσανατολισμένη στη λειτουργική αλλαγή.

Εξειδικεύεται στις σύνθετες μεταβάσεις ζωής και στον επαγγελματικό επαναπροσδιορισμό ατόμων που καλούνται να επαναορίσουν τον ρόλο, την ταυτότητα και τη στρατηγική τους πορεία.

Στόχος της δεν είναι απλώς η διαχείριση μιας δυσκολίας, αλλά η συστηματική αναδόμηση εσωτερικών και εξωτερικών πλαισίων, ώστε το άτομο να λειτουργεί με σταθερότητα, αυτονομία και συνειδητή κατεύθυνση.

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.

Drakoutou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Gerakas. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and is a graduate of Nursing A' from the School of Health Professions and Welfare of ATEI Athens. She holds a Specialization Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior, recognized by the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Consequently, she provides individual sessions for adults, children, and adolescents, parent-child counseling sessions, and coordinates psychoeducational programs in small groups of youth and adults. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, registered in the volunteer psychologists registry of SEPS for psychosocial interventions following Mass Disasters, and has obtained certification in administering psycho-pedagogical diagnostic tools, including Questionnaires for Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Adjustment of Children and Adolescents and the Athena Test for the Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities. She also holds certification for the Learning Difficulties Intervention Program based on the Athena Test. She has worked as a Mental Health Counselor in various settings, such as the Group Intervention Program for Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies and at a residential facility of the Regional Development and Mental Health company (E.P.A.PSY). Additionally, she has volunteered at the Pediatric Medical-Pedagogical Center of Pallini, Psychiatric Department – Children and Adolescents Unit. Currently, she collaborates with the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior as a final-year Mental Health Counselor - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist.

Argyrakopoulou Katerina is a Psychologist practicing privately on Alexandras Avenue. She is a graduate of Panteion University, Social and Political Sciences, holding a professional license to practice. She has completed a four-year training program in systemic and family psychotherapy, and over the past year, she has been training in couples therapy. Committed to continuous knowledge and development as a therapist, she regularly attends seminars and educational programs across various psychotherapeutic approaches. She has worked as a psychologist at the National Public Health Organization (EODY) in a Refugee Structure in Malakasa, providing counseling and psychotherapy services to adults, crisis management, as well as conducting informational and psychoeducational groups. Additionally, she has volunteered her services as a psychologist at KETHEA in the Intervention Program and at Praksis, focusing on street work for raising awareness and providing education to vulnerable groups regarding HIV. Her areas of specialization include anxiety management (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, etc.), anger management, grief and loss, relationship and self-awareness issues, couples counseling and therapy, as well as trauma-related topics. For her, psychotherapy is a journey through the pathways of our soul, with the therapist acting as a companion throughout the process. Finally, the values that guide her practice are respect, trust, and unconditional acceptance.

Artemis Stasinou is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She holds a psychology degree, which is her second degree, from the University of East London (UK) and a master's degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of Athens (NKUA). Furthermore, she has received further training in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapeutic approach at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.). She has specialized in Traumatic Events & Bereavement Management and in Health Psychology & Disease Management from NKUA, and has also participated in numerous conferences. In addition to her private practice, she collaborates with the NGO Agkalia, where she provides individual psychotherapy sessions within the framework of psychosocial rehabilitation. Previously, she worked as a psychologist in a General Surgery clinic, where she was a member of the interdisciplinary team, participated in designing and implementing comprehensive therapeutic plans, and provided intervention sessions to patients and/or their relatives. Additionally, as part of her internship, she worked as a psychologist at the Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens, both in the psychiatric clinic and in the outpatient psychiatric clinics.

Η Νικολέττα Μπρέζα είναι Ψυχολόγος -Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια-Παιδοψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του London Metropolitan University, με εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στη Δραματοθεραπεία, στο Play Therapy, καθώς και στη Συμβουλευτική και Θεραπεία Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας (ΕΚΠΑ).Διαθέτει πολυετή και ουσιαστική εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας και της παιδικής προστασίας. Η ειδικός στο παρόν διατηρεί συνεργασία με τη Γενική Κλινική Δυτικής Αττικής "Βουγιουκλάκειο".Τα τελευταία χρόνια εργάζεται ως Διευθύντρια και Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη στη Μονάδα Παιδικής Προστασίας παιδιών και εφήβων με εισαγγελική παρέμβαση «Άγιος Αλέξανδρος», με ευθύνη τη διαχείριση σύνθετων και τραυματικών περιστατικών, την κλινική εποπτεία και τον συντονισμό διεπιστημονικών ομάδων.Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα εργάζεται με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, καθώς και με γονείς, οικογένειες, ζευγάρια και ομάδες.Απευθύνεται σε ανθρώπους που αντιμετωπίζουν:άγχος, στρες , συναισθηματική πίεση ή ψυχική κόπωση,δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, συγκρούσεις και επαναλαμβανόμενα μοτίβα,ψυχικό τραύμα και τραυματικές εμπειρίες,δυσκολίες στη ρύθμιση συναισθημάτων, θυμό ή έντονη εσωτερική ένταση,ζητήματα αυτοεικόνας, βάρους και σχέσης με το σώμα,θέματα εξαρτήσεων και ελέγχου,προβλήματα συμπεριφοράς σε παιδιά και εφήβους,γονεϊκές δυσκολίες και ένταση μέσα στην οικογένεια,την αίσθηση ότι «κάτι δεν πάει καλά», χωρίς πάντα να μπορούν να το εξηγήσουνΙδιαίτερη θέση στο θεραπευτικό της έργο κατέχει η εργασία με ζευγάρια, που αντιμετωπίζουν απομάκρυνση, συγκρούσεις, δυσκολίες επικοινωνίας, έλλειψη σύνδεσης ή επαναλαμβανόμενους κύκλους έντασης και απογοήτευσης.Παράλληλα, εργάζεται σε βάθος με γονείς που δυσκολεύονται στον ρόλο τους — γονείς που νιώθουν εξαντλημένοι, μπερδεμένοι, ενοχικοί ή ανεπαρκείς, γονείς που αγαπούν τα παιδιά τους αλλά δεν ξέρουν πώς να τα βοηθήσουν.Στην επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει στηρίξει και καθοδηγήσει πολλούς γονείς σε ιδιαίτερα απαιτητικά και σύνθετα οικογενειακά πλαίσια, βοηθώντας τους να κατανοήσουν τη συμπεριφορά των παιδιών τους και να χτίσουν πιο σταθερές και ουσιαστικές σχέσεις μαζί τους.Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση είναι βιωματική, σύγχρονη και προσαρμοσμένη σε κάθε ηλικία.Αξιοποιεί τη Δραματοθεραπεία και το Play Therapy όχι μόνο με παιδιά, αλλά και με εφήβους και ενήλικες, δημιουργώντας έναν θεραπευτικό χώρο όπου η αλλαγή μπορεί να προκύψει μέσα από το σώμα, το παιχνίδι,τη δημιουργική έκφραση και τη χαρά και, όταν χρειάζεται, μέσα από τα λόγια.Η προσέγγιση αυτή είναι ιδιαίτερα βοηθητική για:παιδιά που δυσκολεύονται να εκφραστούν λεκτικά,εφήβους που αντιστέκονται στη «συζήτηση»,ενήλικες που έχουν κουραστεί να μιλούν χωρίς να βιώνουν ουσιαστική αλλαγή,ζευγάρια και οικογένειες που νιώθουν ότι έχουν κολλήσει στα ίδια αδιέξοδα.Ιδιαίτερη έμφαση δίνεται στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, σταθερού και μη επικριτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος-παιδί, έφηβος ή ενήλικας — μπορεί να νιώσει αποδεκτός, κατανοητός και ελεύθερος να δουλέψει τον εαυτό του με τον δικό του ρυθμό.