Psychotherapists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

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.

Anagnostou Maria Kai Synergates is a Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor. She maintains a private practice in Halandri. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has completed her training in Synthetic Psychotherapy at the Athens Synthesis Centre. Additionally, she has attended psychology seminars in Clinical Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, and other approaches.

Xaroutiounian Roza is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of East London and has been trained in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy by the Psychological Support, Therapy, and Education Society – E.PSY.TH.E. She has also completed the program "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy," as well as the "Medical Psychology" program at the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, further enhancing her scientific expertise in relationship issues, family dynamics, and the connection between mental and physical processes, contributing to comprehensive and holistic support for her clients. In her practice, she manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she works with.

Piki Eirini works as a psychologist, psychotherapist, family therapist, lecturer and supervisor. She is a member of the ‘Greek Psychological Association’ as well as the ‘Hellenic Association of Systemic Therapy (HELASYTH). She has also obtained the European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy), and a work license as a psychologist (No. 5522/07). She completed her undergraduate degree (BSc) at the University of North London and her postgraduate (MA) and doctoral (PhD) studies at Goldsmiths University of London. Furthermore, she completed a training in individual, group and family psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations. She has worked for several years in different contexts in the field of psychology, such as in prisons, nursing homes and orphanages. She has given lectures at Goldsmiths University of London (UK) and at Mediterranean College (Greece). Since 2002, she has taken part in several seminars, with the aim of informing either the laymen or specific groups, such as parents, teachers and/or mental health care professionals. Since 2005, she has been working in private practice at her office in Agia Paraskevi, Athens, as a psychologist-psychotherapist for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, as a group therapist, and also as a supervisor. Moreover, since 2005, she has been cooperating with a number of nurseries and, since 2012, she is in collaboration with the European Network of Women, which is an NGO dealing with issues of interfamilial violence and racial discrimination.

Ms. Stauridou Antonia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently moved to London where she obtained a Master's degree in Experimental Psychology and Psychometrics from University College London. Upon returning to Athens, she worked in Education, teaching Psychology in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, and in Industry, conducting Consumer Behavior Research Projects through Focus Groups. She then trained in Systemic Psychotherapy, worked as a therapist for ten years in Athens, and another 7 years as a lecturer in the United Kingdom. In recent years, she has been living and working in Athens, offering a variety of educational and therapeutic services, always focusing on the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each person. Services are provided in both English and Greek, through in-person sessions as well as video calls.

Karagianni Anastasia Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her practice in Nea Erythraia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology of the School of Social Sciences at the University of Crete. She has received specialized training in the Person-Centered Approach to Psychotherapy from the College of Human Sciences-ICPS and has completed advanced postgraduate seminars. She has worked as a Psychologist in a Geriatric Care Unit as well as in a Psychiatric Clinic. She handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she undertakes.

Platyrraxou Marianna is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She has specialized in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples. She is a regular member of the Hellenic and European Counseling Associations as well as the International and Hellenic Network for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT-ICEEFT). She works with individuals, couples, families, parents, and groups on issues related to interpersonal relationships, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, other emotional disorders and mood disorders, gender identity issues, Asperger's syndrome, among others. Within a framework of safety and acceptance, she aims to provide psychological support to adolescents and adults and to highlight their skills and mental resources, with the goal of empowering them and achieving a balanced life. She has 25 years of experience in the field of community services, communication, and corporate social responsibility. She has collaborated with an extensive network of people and groups with very diverse backgrounds, experiences, needs, behaviors, and life attitudes. She has a deep understanding of human behavior, interpersonal relationships, and the challenges each individual faces throughout life in an ever-changing world.

Bpokou Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate studies (MSc), earning a master's degree in Liaison Psychiatry from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her psychotherapeutic training, she participates in the Educational Program in Cognitive Psychotherapies at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPIΨY). She has also completed basic training in EMDR Therapy at TACT HELLAS as well as in the administration, interpretation, and scoring of diagnostic tools (WAIS-IV, WISC, SCID II, SCID-5, MMPI II). She has gained experience through her internship in Psychology and Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Institute for Rational Emotive and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and collaborates with the Neurodevelopmental Disorders department of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and clinical psychology.

Mary Koronaiou is a Psychologist specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy, and she runs a private practice in Vrilissia, where she provides psychotherapy and counseling services to adults, couples, and families. She holds a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Psychology from the University of East London, as well as a Master’s degree (MSc) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Hellenic American University. She is currently specializing in the Systemic Approach at the training and research institute “Logo Psychis,” in the SANE model (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon), which integrates attachment theory, narrative psychology, and neuroscience. This approach focuses on understanding relationships, interaction patterns, and personal narratives that shape an individual’s experience. Within her therapeutic practice, she works with issues related to interpersonal relationship difficulties, anxiety management, stress, anger, phobias, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, and depression. Sessions are offered both in person and online, in either Greek or English.

Filippos Kourtanovits is a Psychologist-Sexologist maintaining a private practice in Pefki. He graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed his postgraduate studies at E.P.I.P.S.Y. focusing on the Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Psychosexual Dysfunctions. His experience includes an internship at Aeginiteio Hospital, monitoring psychotherapy cases of sexual dysfunctions, collaboration with the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health and Professor of Psychiatry Thanos Askitis on the depression helpline of the Institute and the authorship of the manual "Sexuality in Developmental Ages," as well as the monitoring and evaluation of adolescent mental health at P.A.A.P.A Voula. Noteworthy is his experience in the military, involving the monitoring and interviewing of over 1100 soldiers and officers, as well as the assessment of the suitability of conscripts for special forces. His areas of specialization include chronic stress, depression, panic attacks, phobias, individual and couple sexual dysfunctions, and psychotherapy for LGBTQ individuals. A strong advocate of lifelong learning, he continues his training through numerous certified seminars, such as mental disorders in adolescence and management of parental separation-divorce.

Angeliki Koroniou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and conducts online sessions. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Essex and has specialized in Psychodynamic Group and Family Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Educational Institute of Analytical Group and Family Psychotherapy (EL.EK.IN). Additionally, she has studied Social Anthropology (Panteion University), acquiring an interdisciplinary perspective on human behavior.

Mpagourdi Maria, BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist who conducts sessions online. She graduated in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University (BSc) and holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Clinical Counselling Psychology from the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Art Therapy, and the management of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CCTP-I & II). Since 2023, she has been training in Art Psychotherapy – Behavior Analysis at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi," and from 2025 she will continue her professional development through the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (P.E.G.A.P.), as part of her training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes significant work in mental health facilities such as the Piraeus Naval Hospital, Care Units for the Elderly specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, cancer patient counseling programs (e.g., "Stay Strong"), and special education centers. She provides individual and group sessions to children, adolescents, and adults, and has been actively involved in psycho-educational programs and parent counseling. She combines theoretical training with practical experience to support a variety of psychological needs, with particular emphasis on trauma therapy and strengthening emotional resilience. Finally, she is a founding member of the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists.

Papasavva Vilma is an adult and couples psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She has completed postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy (MSc) at the American College of Greece, Deree. She holds degrees from the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and from the University of Kent in Canterbury (MA) in the United Kingdom. She has completed the Interdepartmental University Clinical Training Program in Group Dynamics in Psychiatric Settings at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. She has experience working with public institutions (Research University Institute of Mental Health - E.P.I.PSY., 18 ANO, Municipality of Filothei-Psychiko) as well as educational institutions (Counseling Center, Deree). She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). She works in both Greek and English. Her therapeutic approach is psychodynamic. She stays continuously updated in her field through participation in educational seminars of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (EPSPE), conferences, and psychoanalytic supervision. Alongside her clinical work, she contributes articles to Athens Voice. “Anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulties in relating, professional challenges, the emotional imprint of the family, grief, and losses are inscribed in the mind and body, creating confusion and psychological pain, often incomprehensible. My goal is to accompany my patients in an exploration that will gradually lead them to find their own answers to the essential questions of their lives, in a space of empathy and trust. Psychotherapy is a personal investment that yields benefits not only in the present but also in the future.”

H Αντωνιάδου Μαίρη είναι Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεύτρια (Advanced Prof. Diploma), Συνθετική Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας (Diploma), Σύμβουλος Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού (M.Sc.) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Νέο Ηράκλειο. Διαθέτει πτυχίο με ειδίκευση στην Ψυχολογία από τον Τομέα Ψυχολογίας του Τμήματος Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, ενώ κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό δίπλωμα ειδίκευσης στη "Συμβουλευτική και Επαγγελματικό Προσανατολισμό" από το ίδιο Τμήμα και Πανεπιστήμιο. Επιπλέον, απέκτησε δίπλωμα εξειδίκευσης στη "Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική (Ψυχαναλυτική/Ψυχοδυναμική, Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική (CBT), Προσωποκεντρική, Μορφολογική - Gestalt, Υπαρξιακή και Οικογενειακή/Συστημική)" από το Ευρωπαϊκό Ινστιτούτο Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας (EICP). Παράλληλα, είναι κάτοχος διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένου επαγγελματικού διπλώματος εξειδίκευσης και μετεκπαίδευσης LEVEL 7 στη "Θεραπευτική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία (TCH)" και στη "Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία (CBH)" από το Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Μοντέρνας Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχολογίας. Είναι εγγεγραμμένο μέλος του Εθνικού Μητρώου Συμβούλων Σταδιοδρομίας - Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού και πιστοποιημένη Σύμβουλος Σταδιοδρομίας - Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού Επιπέδου Α (Ανωτέρου Επιπέδου) από τον Εθνικό Οργανισμό Πιστοποίησης Προσόντων και Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού (Ε.Ο.Π.Π.Ε.Π.). Επιπροσθέτως, έχει πιστοποιηθεί στη "Χρήση των test Προσωπικότητας, Ικανοτήτων και Ενδιαφερόντων e-mellon" μέσω του ISON Psychometrica. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει μεταπτυχιακή πρακτική άσκηση σε δομές που δραστηριοποιούνται στον τομέα της Συμβουλευτικής και του Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει πρακτική άσκηση στο πλαίσιο της εκπαίδευσής της στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική, καθώς και στη Θεραπευτική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία (TCH) και στη Γνωσιακή και Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία (CBH). Παράλληλα, έχει συνεργαστεί επιστημονικά με επαγγελματικούς χώρους συναφείς με τη Συμβουλευτική. Κατά την περίοδο 2023 - 2024, στο πλαίσιο της εκπαίδευσής της στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική, εκπόνησε πτυχιακή εργασία με αντικείμενο τη Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένη Θεραπεία (Emotionally Focused Therapy - EFT), με τίτλο "Δημιουργώντας υγιείς σχέσεις". Σε ερευνητικό επίπεδο, έχει ολοκληρώσει διπλωματική εργασία βασισμένη σε εμπειρική και συγκριτική μελέτη και, στο πλαίσιο της προετοιμασίας της για την εκπόνηση διδακτορικής διατριβής, παρακολούθησε εξειδικευμένα εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα, αποκτώντας πολλαπλές πιστοποιήσεις από το Durham University του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου. Η επιστημονική της δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει τη συμμετοχή της σε πληθώρα συνεδρίων και ημερίδων σχετικών με τα γνωστικά της αντικείμενα, τόσο με εισηγήσεις όσο και ως μέλος επιστημονικών και οργανωτικών επιτροπών. Επιπλέον, έχει συμβάλει στη συγγραφή επιστημονικών άρθρων που έχουν δημοσιευθεί σε ελληνικά και διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά. Είναι μέλος του International Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (ICIP) της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (ΕΕΣ). Αξίζει να σημειωθεί πως, το 2025 έλαβε τιμητική διάκριση από τους "Αετούς της Υγείας" για το περιεχόμενο και την ποιότητα των παρεχόμενων υπηρεσιών της, καθώς και για το υψηλό επίπεδο ικανοποίησης των θεραπευόμενών της.

Fagkountes - Papoudos Tzoulia is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist based in Kifisia, where she maintains a private practice, offering individual psychotherapy for adults as well as online sessions.

She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychology at the University of Strasbourg. She has been trained in Systemic – Family Therapy and Child Psychology.

She specializes in the management of anxiety, depressive mood, interpersonal relationships, and parental counseling, emphasizing the understanding of patterns that affect emotional life and relationships.

She provides sessions at her office in Kifisia, conducts sessions in Mykonos during specific time periods, and also offers online psychotherapy, serving individuals from all over Greece and abroad.

Markou Anni is a Mental Health Counselor - Synthetic Approach Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She is specialized in Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Psychodynamic approaches. She holds a master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London and has specialized in couples therapy. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as well as the Hellenic Society for Counselling & Psychotherapy. With initial studies in Business Administration at the Hellenic Open University, she has accumulated extensive experience working in human resources and organizational management departments, where she quickly recognized the significant role of psychological issues affecting people in their daily lives, as well as the ways they manage their personality traits. With a primary goal of continuous education and professional development, she consistently attends training courses, seminars, conferences, and workshops. Currently, she is continuing her studies in Psychology (BSc Psychology) at the European University Cyprus. Her practice handles cases of generalized anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia, phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief, addictions, self-esteem issues, psychosomatic problems, and communication difficulties at personal or professional levels. Lastly, she conducts couples therapy sessions addressing issues concerning the relationship of the couple.

Η Λαμπρινάκη Ελίνα είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Κοινωνική Λειτουργός και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά γραφεία στα Βριλήσσια και στην Πεντέλη. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Κοινωνικής Εργασίας του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, με ειδίκευση στη Συστημική Θεραπεία και επαγγελματική εμπειρία από το 2018 στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας. Διαθέτει Άδεια Άσκησης Επαγγέλματος Κοινωνικού Λειτουργού. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Πεντέλης, ενώ έχει εργαστεί στο Ψυχιατρείο "Αθηνά", στον τομέα της δημιουργικής απασχόλησης και ψυχοκοινωνικής ενδυνάμωσης των ασθενών. Οι εμπειρίες αυτές της προσέφεραν βαθύτερη κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης ψυχής και ενίσχυσαν την πίστη της στη δύναμη της αποδοχής, της σχέσης και της εσωτερικής αλλαγής. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη Συστημική Οικογενειακή Θεραπεία, μέσα από την οποία το άτομο κατανοείται ως μέρος ενός ευρύτερου πλαισίου σχέσεων και αλληλεπιδράσεων. Η ίδια θεωρεί πως κάθε δυσκολία μπορεί να γίνει κατανοητή και διαχειρίσιμη όταν φωτιστεί μέσα από τη σύνδεση, την επικοινωνία και την ενσυναίσθηση. Δημιουργεί έναν ασφαλή, υποστηρικτικό και γνήσιο θεραπευτικό χώρο, όπου ο άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να κατανοήσει τον εαυτό του και να αναπτύξει δεξιότητες ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας και αυτορρύθμισης. Στην πρακτική της ενσωματώνει εργαλεία ενδυνάμωσης, χαλάρωσης και σύνδεσης με το σώμα, βοηθώντας τον θεραπευόμενο να αποφορτίζεται, να ηρεμεί και να επανασυνδέεται με τις εσωτερικές του δυνάμεις. Η Ελίνα Λαμπρινάκη παρέχει ατομική συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες, καθώς και συμβουλευτική σε γονείς που επιθυμούν να ενισχύσουν τη σχέση με το παιδί τους και να διαχειριστούν αποτελεσματικά τις προκλήσεις της γονεϊκότητας. Η θεραπευτική διαδικασία εστιάζει στην ανάπτυξη ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας, στην κατανόηση του τραύματος και των μοτίβων που δυσκολεύουν την καθημερινότητα, καθώς και στη χρήση πρακτικών εργαλείων αυτορρύθμισης, χαλάρωσης και διαχείρισης του άγχους. Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται δια ζώσης ή διαδικτυακά, μέσα σε ένα πλαίσιο εμπιστοσύνης, εχεμύθειας και σεβασμού προς τον ρυθμό και τις ανάγκες του κάθε ανθρώπου.