Psychotherapists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

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.

Kazepi Mikaela - Ermioni is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specializes in stress and anxiety disorders through her postgraduate studies in the "Science of Stress and Health Promotion" program at the Medical School of Athens. She is specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with certification from Aeginiteio Hospital, the Research University Institute of Mental Health. She has been a member of Aeginiteio Hospital of Athens in the "Early Intervention in Crisis" department and in the hospital’s regular outpatient clinics. Additionally, she has previously served as a Psychologist at the Mental Health Center of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas". Subsequently, she completed the postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed her academic training in the annual postgraduate Clinical Training Program for Psychologists of the same institution. Concurrently, she conducts psychotherapy sessions with adults and adolescents, providing support for issues related to anxiety, stress, and other psychological difficulties.

Zagari Elpida is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Magoula, Attica, Municipality of Elefsina, and in Nea Ionia, Attica. She holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. Additionally, she has completed a training program in School Psychology at the University of the Aegean. Furthermore, she was trained in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Modern Amfiaraia. She possesses significant experience having worked as a Psychologist in nurseries and also provides voluntary services at the Association for the Protection and Care of Victims of Domestic Violence "STIRIXI". She has participated in numerous postgraduate seminars and scientific conferences. Finally, she believes that every individual has the right to mental health, which was one of the main reasons she pursued this profession.

Zigka Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Cholargos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Hull, UK, and a Master's degree in Occupational and Organizational Psychology from the same university. She has completed a 5-year training in Somatic Psychotherapy using the Biosynthesis method. After 10 years of working in the business sector focusing on human resource development, she decided to concurrently practice privately, oriented towards psychological support and personal development. She works by helping individuals achieve a harmonious experience with their will and capabilities, while simultaneously evolving optimally by charting an increasingly conscious path within any system to which they belong. At the same time, she continues her collaboration with employers, contributing to the optimal mental health of their employees by providing assistance during moments of personal or professional crisis. Lastly, it would be remiss not to mention her particular interest in cases of psychosomatic symptoms as well as interpersonal relationships.

Petrou Vilma MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and conducts online sessions. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens with honors. She has held a professional practice license since 2021 and has specialized in stress management and anxiety disorders through the postgraduate program "Science of Stress and Health Promotion" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her psychotherapeutic approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in which she was trained through the four-year training program of the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy (IEΘS). Simultaneously, through her participation in a holistic stress management and lifestyle change program for heroin-dependent users at the OKANA Unit of Sismanogleio Hospital, she gained valuable experience in the management of addictions, providing both individual and group sessions. In recent years, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, offering psychotherapy and counseling on issues such as anxiety disorders, depression, emotional difficulties, and interpersonal relationship challenges. Her experience includes individual adult sessions (both in-person and online), as well as sessions with children and adolescents through her collaboration with Special Therapy Centers. Her goal is to tailor the techniques she applies to the individualized needs of each client, aiming to improve their mental health and quality of life.

Sakellariou Marsia is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with studies in Greece and the United Kingdom. She holds a Psychology degree (BSc) from the University of Kent and a master's degree in Mental Health (MSc) from King’s College London. She has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for Human Studies (AKMA) and continues her training at the same center in Group and Family Process, with additional training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

She has extensive experience in various therapeutic and psychosocial settings, such as the neuropsychiatric clinic Panagia i Grigorousa, in child protection and support structures (Penteli Convalescent Home, SOS Children’s Villages), as well as in online counseling sessions. Through these centers, she has supported individuals facing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and other challenges.

Simultaneously, her experience in multinational companies in London has cultivated her analytical thinking and the ability to understand and connect different aspects of human behavior beyond the clinical setting. 

Her therapeutic approach is based on building a safe and non-judgmental framework characterized mainly by trust, understanding, respect, and the desire to support each client in evolving into the best version of themselves. For her, therapy is a collaborative process aiming to understand the patterns that affect life and to develop new, more functional ways of connecting with oneself and others.

Currently, she provides online sessions in Greek and English until her office in Neo Psychiko becomes operational, where she will also offer in-person services.

Dimitrios Valavanis is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist (M.Sc.) specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the University of Bolton in the United Kingdom. He has also completed specialized clinical training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (E.P.I.P.S.Y. – Psychotherapy Center of Aeginition Hospital), further enhancing his clinical training in the application of evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions. He has extensive clinical experience in the fields of mental health, social care, and addiction treatment.

He has worked as a Psychologist at the Center for the Accommodation of Unaccompanied Minors of the Hellenic Red Cross, providing psychological support to children and adolescents with increased needs for protection, adjustment, and psychosocial support. In addition, he has worked in the community organization PRAKSIS, participating in psychosocial support programs and interventions for homeless individuals and socially vulnerable groups.

Furthermore,he has gained significant clinical experience in the field of addiction through his work in units of the Organization Against Drugs (OKANA), which are now integrated into the National Organization for the Prevention of and Treatment of Addictions (E.O.P.A.E.).His professional experience also includes working in hospital settings, such as Evangelismos Hospital and Alexandra General Hospital of Athens, where he provided psychological support, participated in clinical assessment, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in addressing addiction-related issues and supporting the treatment of patients. His therapeutic approach is based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with an emphasis on creating a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship, individualized understanding of each person’s needs, and the application of modern psychotherapeutic techniques aimed at improving mental health and quality of life.

Sklaveniti Xristina is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with many years of experience in Greece and abroad, accompanying individuals through both small and significant life stories. She emphasizes the unique characteristics and needs of each person, offering personalized care with respect for human rights, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a master's degree in Gender Studies from the Hellenic Open University, awarded with an academic excellence scholarship. Her research work focused on the phenomenon of obstetric violence as experienced and narrated by those who have undergone it, through a feminist research perspective with an emphasis on the voices of the subjects. She is specialized in Narrative Psychotherapy and Systemic Psychodrama, as well as in approaches that incorporate feminist, intersectional, and inclusive perspectives. She provides individual therapy, couples therapy, support for children and adolescents, parental counseling, therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, and experiential empowerment groups. Her focus is on the therapeutic relationship, empathy, and the creation of a safe environment where one can rewrite their story with meaning and purpose.

Η Βασιλάκου Γεωργία MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Καπανδρίτι. Κατέχει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών (MSc) στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία. Διαθέτει εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), με θεωρητική κατάρτιση και κλινική εμπειρία στην εφαρμογή της σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά.

Παρέχει ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε θέματα όπως αγχώδεις διαταραχές, καταθλιπτική διάθεση, κρίσεις πανικού, φοβίες, προβλήματα αυτοεκτίμησης και δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις. Επίσης, ασχολείται με ζητήματα που αφορούν την παιδική και εφηβική ηλικία, όπως συναισθηματική ρύθμιση, δυσκολίες συμπεριφοράς, ΔΕΠΥ και μαθησιακές δυσκολίες, ενσωματώνοντας όπου χρειάζεται και νευροψυχολογική προσέγγιση.

Στόχος της είναι να δημιουργήσει ένα υποστηρικτικό και ασφαλές θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, όπου κάθε άτομο (παιδί ή ενήλικας) μπορεί να αναπτύξει δεξιότητες, να επεξεργαστεί τα εσωτερικά του βιώματα και να βελτιώσει τη λειτουργικότητά του στην καθημερινότητα. Εστιάζει στη συνεργατική σχέση, την ενσυναίσθηση και τη χρήση τεκμηριωμένων ψυχοθεραπευτικών εργαλείων, προσαρμοσμένων στις ανάγκες του κάθε ανθρώπου.

Παρέχει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία, παιδοψυχολογική υποστήριξη, συμβουλευτική γονέων, καθώς και νευροψυχολογική αξιολόγηση σε περιπτώσεις μαθησιακών ή γνωστικών δυσκολιών. Παράλληλα, διαθέτει εμπειρία στην κλινική διαχείριση νευρογνωστικών διαταραχών, όπως η άνοια και οι διαταραχές μνήμης, προσφέροντας υποστήριξη τόσο στους ασθενείς όσο και στο οικογενειακό τους περιβάλλον.

Επενδύει συνεχώς στην επιμόρφωση και στην κλινική εμπειρία, ώστε οι υπηρεσίες που προσφέρει να ανταποκρίνονται στις σύγχρονες απαιτήσεις της επιστήμης της ψυχολογίας.

Leleki Konstantina MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a postgraduate degree in Clinical & Community Psychology from the same University. Additionally, she specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Counseling Center "Logou Psychis." She completed her internship at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations, as well as at the Counseling Center "Logou Psychis," focusing on adult counseling and Systemic Psychotherapy within a therapeutic group. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each client.

Kostis Nikos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Swansea University in Wales, and has completed postgraduate studies (MSc Abnormal and Clinical Psychology) at the same university. Subsequently, he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. He has worked as a Clinical Psychologist in a Private Psychiatric Clinic as well as in a Residential Care Facility, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Psychology, and Anxiety and Mood Disorders.

Stamou Xrysi is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specialized in adult therapy, conducting online sessions. Her approach is Integrative Psychotherapy, which combines elements from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Person-Centered Psychotherapy, tailoring the therapeutic process to the needs of each individual. Additionally, she incorporates Psychoeducation as an integral part of the sessions, providing clients with valuable knowledge and practical tools for better understanding and managing their challenges. She began her academic career in the Performing Arts before turning to Psychology. She holds a Higher National Diploma in Counseling and Psychology, a BSc in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University, as well as a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counseling from the University of Derby. She has experience in clinical and private therapeutic settings, such as the Neurological Clinic of Agios Georgios (Nees Pagases) and private psychotherapy centers. She is specialized in the management of anxiety disorders and panic attacks, improving interpersonal relationships, addressing specific phobias, and enhancing self-esteem and self-confidence. She continues her education with a focus on Psychological Trauma, ensuring that her therapeutic practices are always modern and effective.

Ο Γιώργος Νικολετόπουλος είναι Ψυχολόγος και εκπαιδευόμενος Ψυχοθεραπευτής στη Συστημική Προσέγγιση, στο Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρώπινων Σχέσεων, και διατηρεί γραφείο στο Μαρούσι.

Στο ιδιωτικό γραφείο του αναλαμβάνει κυρίως ενήλικες για ατομική συστημική ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς και γονείς για συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Η συστημική προσέγγιση βλέπει τον άνθρωπο μέσα στο πλαίσιο των σχέσεων και των συνθηκών στις οποίες ζει. Μέσα από τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία, δίνεται η δυνατότητα στο άτομο να εκφράσει όσα το απασχολούν, να κατανοήσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του και τις σχέσεις του και να αναζητήσει νέους τρόπους διαχείρισης των δυσκολιών που αντιμετωπίζει.

Ο ειδικός έχει αποκτήσει εμπειρία μέσα από τη συμμετοχή του σε ατομικές, ζευγαρικές και οικογενειακές συνεδρίες, καθώς και μέσα από πρακτική και εθελοντική εργασία σε διαφορετικά πλαίσια ψυχικής υγείας. Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε ψυχοεκπαιδευτικές δράσεις σε σχολικό πλαίσιο και έχει έρθει σε επαφή με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες.

Στη θεραπευτική σχέση δίνει ιδιαίτερη σημασία στην ενεργητική ακρόαση, την ενσυναίσθηση, τη συνεργασία και τη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και αποδοτικού χώρου, όπου ο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να μιλήσει ελεύθερα και χωρίς κριτική.

Στόχος του είναι η δημιουργία μιας ουσιαστικής θεραπευτικής σχέσης, μέσα από την οποία ο θεραπευόμενος θα μπορεί, με τον δικό του ρυθμό, να εξερευνήσει τις ανάγκες, τις δυσκολίες και τις σχέσεις του και να αναζητήσει νέες δυνατότητες και τρόπους αντιμετώπισης.

Vaso Sofia is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, licensed to practice with license number 912/6-2-2017, and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University, she completed her training in the Rational Emotive Behavioral approach. Through this approach, her goal is to teach individuals the power they have over their thoughts and emotions, as well as techniques for functional and logical handling of challenging daily situations. In 2025, she began her training in EMDR psychotherapy, which aims to relieve individuals from the emotional and physical distress caused by troubling and adverse life experiences. Since 2019, she has been working in private mental health service providers, dealing with children, adolescents, and adults. Finally, due to her interest in the developments in Psychology, she continuously chooses to stay informed and trained through seminars.

Danai Lazarou is a Psychologist and an existential - systemic psychotherapist. She studied psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Child and Adolescent Psychology, as well as Health Psychology, earning two master's degrees from Leiden University in the Netherlands (MSc in Child and Adolescent Psychology, MSc in Health Psychology). She trained in Systemic Existential therapy by participating in the six-year training program at the Antistixi Institute. Concurrently, she has been trained in the diagnosis and remediation of learning difficulties, having attended numerous seminars and educational programs at the University of the Aegean and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she specialized in the methodology for remediating students with dyslexia developed by Asimina Mavroeidi and in the illustrative method of Dora Mavrommati. Since 2009, she has collaborated with private centers and mental health organizations, working therapeutically with children, adolescents, adults, and families, while maintaining a private practice since 2020. From 2011 to 2024, she served as a School Psychologist at the Psychiko College Elementary School, with primary responsibilities including counseling parents, educators, and children, implementing prevention programs in classrooms, as well as assessing school readiness and identifying learning or emotional difficulties. In the past, she has collaborated with KEDASY of Athens B', the Athens Naval Hospital as a scientific associate, the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research, and the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She has participated in research programs, conferences, and seminars, continuously enriching her knowledge.

Kafouni Euaggelia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received further training in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has specialized in "Feeding Dysfunction Disorders" in the Eating Disorders and Obesity Program at the Center for Education & Treatment of Eating Disorders (KEADD), as well as in Systemic Therapy at the Athenian Center for the Study of the Human (AKMA). She has worked for 3 years as a collaborating Psychologist in the early intervention unit for adolescent substance users and their families at the Non-Governmental Organization "Plefsi" and at the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA). Additionally, she is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and has participated in numerous conferences and seminars on Mental Health topics. Finally, in her practice, she addresses conditions such as agoraphobia, depression, anorexia, bulimia, loss and grief, insomnia, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, mood, personality disorders, and sexual life issues.

Sofia Chantzara is a Psychologist with a private practice based in Penteli, Athens. She holds a degree from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology and a Master’s degree (MSc) in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London (U.E.L.). She has actively participated in scientific conferences and seminars focusing on topics such as ADHD (e.g., Panhellenic Interdisciplinary Conference), the psychosocial challenges of adulthood, and educational/psychological interventions. Guided by empathy, professionalism, and a strong scientific background, she provides personalized support to her clients, contributing meaningfully to the improvement of their mental health and overall quality of life. She offers counseling and psychological support to adolescents and adults through her private practice in Penteli. She has specialized in Adolescent Counseling Psychology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), Parent Counseling for Career Guidance of Adolescents (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), as well as in the management of ADHD and learning difficulties (EP.SY.PE. – Hellenic Center for Mental Health).

Kostis Panagiotis is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a professional license and has extensive experience in the psychological support of children, adolescents, and adults. His therapeutic approach combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Systemic Psychotherapy, emphasizing the individual as a member of their family and social environment.

He has worked for years in child protection and vulnerable population services, conducting both individual sessions and family support. Concurrently, he has experience in coordinating shelter facilities and managing mental health issues in vulnerable social groups.

He studied Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and pursued postgraduate studies in Child Development (MSc in Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. He has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, while his systemic approach has been shaped through extensive training at the Athenian Center for the Study of Man.