Psychotherapists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Panagidi Adamantia is a PhD candidate in Psychology at the University of Essex with a specialization in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London at the Master's level and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She specializes in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research - Logou Psychis, based on the SANE model (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon). This model is an enriched systemic psychotherapy approach that incorporates elements from attachment theory, the narrative approach, and neuroscience findings into therapeutic practice. In her private practice, she sees adult clients and provides couple and family therapy services as well as individual sessions for the management of anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, depression, grief, interpersonal relationship issues, and emotional and psychosexual dysfunctions. She collaborates with the OKPA Vrilissia structure and provides counseling therapy to the adult population. Concurrently, she is a Psychology Lecturer at Metropolitan College, teaching academic writing, critical skills, social psychology, and individual differences courses. She also supervises undergraduate Psychology students' theses. Lastly, she is an advocate for continuous professional and personal development and regularly attends seminars and conferences related to the fields of Psychology and Psychotherapy.

Areti Tsikrika is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist, licensed to practice since 2024. She began her studies in Psychology in 2021 at New York College, with a scholarship. Since 2023, she has been training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Experiential and Consolidative Education SYNICHSEIS. She completed her internship at the UNESCO Group, a homeless shelter structure, where she continued volunteering by providing social work support. She also volunteered at the "Talk to Me" platform, offering psychological support. For the past two years, she has maintained a private practice in Heraklion, Attica, and collaborates with an office in Rafina. Additionally, she works at the Varympompi Equestrian Club as an Equine Therapist, conducting therapeutic riding sessions for individuals with disabilities. This year, she has also joined the team at the Center for Special Therapies Pnoi Syniparsis.

Her personal journey with therapy is profound and ongoing. She has undergone individual therapy for years and currently participates in group therapy with a systemic approach. She is a member of a supervision group while simultaneously receiving individual supervision. She takes part in seminars, conferences, and training programs, as she believes that the field of Psychology is dynamic and constantly evolving — much like people themselves. She is deeply passionate about her work and firmly believes in the human capacity for change. At the heart of her work lies the therapeutic relationship. Through connection, safety, authenticity, and emotional responsiveness, internal resources can be activated to support individuals in managing difficulties, recognizing and expressing their needs, and creating healthier and more meaningful relationships.

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.

Gorgoli Dimitra is a Psychiatrist - Psychoanalyst with a private practice in Kifisia. She holds a medical degree from the University of Ioannina School of Medicine and is specialized in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. She manages cases of panic disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, interpersonal difficulties, and life challenges. As part of her continuous professional development, she regularly participates in European and global psychoanalysis conferences, seminars, workshops, clinical groups, and supervisions. Additionally, she is responsible for the Greek editorial team of a psychoanalytic journal and has authored numerous psychoanalytic articles on contemporary issues. Furthermore, she has published an article in a foreign medical journal following two years of primary research on the social impacts of gender in schizophrenia. Finally, she is a member of the Center for Psychoanalytic Research of Athens - French School of Psychoanalysis.

Dr. Xaidemenos Aleksandros is a specialist Psychiatrist-Neurologist, PhD holder from the University of Athens, with expertise in Clinical Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Psychosomatic Medicine, cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy. He has served in Psychiatric clinics of major General Hospitals and in Specialized Psychiatric Hospitals. For 19 years, he was the Chief Coordinating Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, where he also served as Chairman of the Scientific Council. He was a permanent member of the examination committee for the granting of Psychiatric specialty, based at the Aeginiteio University Psychiatric Hospital. He has an extensive scientific portfolio including publications in international and Greek journals, presentations at international and Greek conferences. Additionally, he is a scientific collaborator of the newspaper "Kathimerini" with numerous published articles. Finally, the physician accepts appointments and offers the possibility of home visits and online sessions via Skype, Viber, Messenger, Zoom, etc.

Η Υφαντή Χρυσάνθη - Μαρία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Χαλάνδρι. Ολοκλήρωσε τις βασικές σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία, στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και διαθέτει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι αριστούχος του Μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος "Προαγωγή Ψυχικής Υγείας και Πρόληψη Ψυχιατρικών Διαταραχών" της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών, του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Ψυχολόγος Υγείας). Παράλληλα, είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία (School Psychology) και επεκτείνει τις γνώσεις της μέχρι σήμερα παρακολουθώντας πλήθος σεμιναρίων και κλινικών συνεδριών. Συγκεκριμένα, το παρόν διάστημα παρακολουθεί το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα στην Ομαδική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία του Ινστιτούτου Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης (ΙΟΑΦ). Είναι πιστοποιημένη Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, αφού έλαβε την τετραετή μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, στο Ευρωπαϊκό Ινστιτούτο Συνθετικής Ψυχοθεραπείας "Σύγχρονα Αμφιαράεια" του Τεχνοβλαστού Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Είναι εξειδικευμένη στη Συνθετική, Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική, Ανθρωποκεντρική, Συστημική, Σχεσιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία και στην Ψυχολογία Υγείας.

Αναφορικά με την επαγγελματική της εμπειρία, είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης και εκπαιδεύτρια σε ιδιωτικά κέντρα. Στο παρελθόν, έχει εργασθεί ως Ψυχολόγος στο κατάστημα κράτησης γυναικών του Ελεώνα και στο Δήμο Θηβαίων. Στα πλαίσια αυτά απέκτησε εμπειρία στη διάγνωση , τη συμβουλευτική ευάλωτων ομάδων, καθώς και κλινική εμπειρία, αφού εκτελούσε το κομμάτι της ποινικής διαμεσολάβησης σε θύτες ενδοοικογενειακής βίας κατόπιν εισαγγελικών παραγγελιών, σε συνεργασία με κλινικά πλαίσια . Εργάστηκε για ένα έτος στο κέντρο με άτομα με αναπηρία και αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές "Άγιοι Ανάργυροι". Επιπρόσθετα, έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικά τις υπηρεσίες της κατά των ναρκωτικών στη μονάδα "ΑΤΡΑΠΟΣ" του ΟΚΑΝΑ για εφήβους και νέους αλλά και στη γραμμή τηλεφωνικής υποστήριξης 10306 του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών. Τέλος, θεωρεί την ψυχοθεραπεία "ένα ταξίδι με προορισμό τον εαυτό μας".

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{Στο γραφείο υπάρχει συνεργάτης κλινικός ψυχολόγος}

Vlaxakis Ioannis is a Psychiatrist practicing privately in Ampelokipoi since 2007. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and has completed a 5-year specialization in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria". Additionally, he collaborates with the Psychiatric Clinic "Galini" and is a member of SOS Doctors, having conducted over a thousand home visits and managed cases spanning the entire spectrum of psychiatric pathology, many of which were acute and emergency situations. Finally, the doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions such as depression, dementia, and anxiety and is a member of the Athens Medical Association.

Filopoulou Mania is a Psychiatrist, Director of the Chalandri Mental Health Center at G. Gennimatas Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She has extensive experience, having worked as a Psychiatrist for several years in both France and Greece, including serving as the Responsible Psychiatrist for the Mobile Psychiatric Unit in the Phocis region of the Social Psychiatry Society. Additionally, she has worked as a National Health System Psychiatrist at Konstantopouleio General Hospital (formerly Agia Olga) and at the General Hospital of Kalamata.

Rizou Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with 20 years of experience, maintaining a private practice in Cholargos and is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. She obtained her degree from the University of Kent at Canterbury in the United Kingdom and trained in Psychodynamic-Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through continuous seminars, postgraduate training programs, supervision, and years of personal therapy. She continued her postgraduate education at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (A.K.M.A) and in Systemic – Family Therapy. Subsequently, she earned her master's degree as a Special Educator, with an emphasis on learning disabilities, from the University of Nottingham Trent. Additionally, she has worked in hostels and residential facilities for psychosocial rehabilitation and has served as Program Manager at a Day Center for individuals with mental health disorders. She addresses adolescents with behavioral problems, adults with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship and behavioral issues, as well as broader emotional disorders, and also works with families or couples. Finally, she collaborates on a case-by-case basis with psychiatrists.

Kyriazi Ntaniella is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She provides Psychotherapy and Counseling for adults on issues related to interpersonal relationships, separation/divorce, loss and grief, anxiety and depression, adjustment difficulties and cross-cultural differences, personal development and self-awareness, among others, in both Greek and English. She is also interested in mental health prevention and social welfare issues. In this context, she has been trained as a Coordinator of Parent School Groups by the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools and has volunteered as a Psychologist in collaboration with the Municipalities of Dionysos, Vrilissia, and Kifisia. She holds a Master's degree in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom. Additionally, she has training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the International Psychotherapy Institute in the USA. Finally, she is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, The International Psychotherapy Institute, and The International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.

Karoutsou Olga is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has specialized through a four-year training program in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). This is a humanistic approach tailored to the needs and capabilities of each individual. Alongside counseling and psychotherapy for adults, she also provides psychological support for adolescents and parental counseling, having specialized in Child Psychology (MSc, Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. In the context of her professional practice, she has worked at the Educational and Counseling Support Center of Nea Ionia and in private preschools, while also volunteering her services to new mothers and pregnant women facing financial difficulties. Believing in the continuous development of the individual, she pursues personal and professional growth through personal psychotherapy, supervision, and further training. In her professional experience to date, she has collaborated with individuals dealing with issues in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, depression, experiencing transitional life phases, or seeking a general improvement in their quality of life. She believes that within us lie the necessary strengths to improve our quality of life and accompanies each person on their therapeutic journey with equality and respect. Finally, it is worth mentioning that, beyond her studies in Psychology and Psychotherapy, she holds a degree in engineering from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Liarou Areti & Associates are based in Nea Ionia, where they provide individual psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents, parent and couples counseling, as well as group psychoeducation and psychotherapy sessions. Liarou Areti is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed a Master's Degree in Mental Health Promotion & Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders at the Medical School of the same educational institution. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy and in the Promotion of Mental Health for children and adolescents and is currently undergoing training in trauma therapy (EMDR). She has gained experience working in various organizations, including KETHEA EN DRASI, in primary and secondary education, Special Therapy Centers, as well as in a Refugee Hosting Facility. Finally, she specializes in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma.

Virginia Kalodiki is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She also serves as a supervisor for staff groups at the Hippocrates Residential Care Centers Iǀ ,ǁ of K.S.D.E.O. Headquarters. She has extensive professional experience, having been the scientific lead psychiatrist at the Medica Polyclinic in Agios Stefanos and having worked in departments of OKANA hospitals in the Attica region. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Thinking and Family Psychotherapy (H.S.S.T.F.P.) and specializes in individual, family, and couples psychotherapy. In her private practice, she treats a wide range of conditions, including psychoses, Alzheimer's disease, depression, alcohol use disorder, eating disorders, panic attacks, and anxiety disorders. Additionally, Dr. Kalodiki is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Union of Professional Psychiatrists of Greece, the Hellenic Society of Systemic Thinking and Family Psychotherapy, and the Hellenic American Psychiatric Association.

Maria Kotsidi is a Psychologist (BSc, MA) - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri.

She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed postgraduate training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling.

She completed her internship at GNA "KAT". Additionally, she has collaborated with the NGO "Together for the Child," the Psychogeriatric Society "NESTOR," as well as with specialized therapy centers. She has participated as a speaker at a conference. Concurrently, she has attended training seminars and scientific conferences and continues to pursue further education aimed at ongoing professional development.

Within the framework of the psychotherapeutic process, she emphasizes the creation of a relationship of trust and acceptance, where the individual can freely express their thoughts and feelings and discover new ways to understand and manage their difficulties.

Η Σγουράκη Δήμητρα BSc είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με εξειδίκευση στην Ψυχοτραυματολογία και την Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία, συνδυάζοντας με εξαιρετική αποτελεσματικότητα τις δύο προσεγγίσεις για την ολιστική κατανόηση και θεραπεία των ψυχικών τραυμάτων. Η προσέγγισή της επικεντρώνεται στην επεξεργασία τραυματικών εμπειριών και στη βαθύτερη κατανόηση των ασυνείδητων διεργασιών του ατόμου, επιδιώκοντας να ενισχύσει τη σύνδεση των βιωμάτων με τις ψυχικές διαδικασίες. Εστιάζει στη δυναμική αλληλεπίδραση μεταξύ του παρελθόντος και του παρόντος, βοηθώντας τους θεραπευόμενους να αναγνωρίσουν τις βαθύτερες αιτίες των δυσκολιών τους και να αναπτύξουν πιο λειτουργικές στρατηγικές διαχείρισης. Έχει εμπειρία στη συμβουλευτική ενηλίκων, παρέχει θεραπεία σε ασφαλές θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο βασισμένο στην εμπιστοσύνη, την ενσυναίσθηση και τη σταθερότητα σε άτομα που αντιμετωπίζουν ζητήματα άγχους, κατάθλιψης, φοβιών, συναισθηματικών διαταραχών, διατροφικών θεμάτων καθώς και δυσκολιών στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις. Με δέσμευση στη διαρκή επιμόρφωση και επαγγελματική ανάπτυξη, παρακολουθεί τακτικά εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια και εργαστήρια, παραμένοντας ενημερωμένη για τις τελευταίες επιστημονικές εξελίξεις στον τομέα της ψυχολογίας και της ψυχοθεραπείας. Στόχος της είναι να προσφέρει ένα ασφαλές, υποστηρικτικό και θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον, όπου οι θεραπευόμενοι μπορούν να επεξεργαστούν τις εμπειρίες τους, να κατανοήσουν βαθύτερα τις ψυχικές τους ανάγκες και να χτίσουν μια πιο ισχυρή, ισορροπημένη και αυθεντική ζωή.

Tarsani Triantafyllio is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts sessions both in-person and online. She works psychotherapeutically with adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree (M.Sc.) in "Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in "Adult Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT)" as well as in "Parent Counseling" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY), and has also received basic training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has been trained in Special Education and in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in "adolescent group coordination" at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. Since 2021, she has been working as a private psychologist, providing psychological support to adults, children, and adolescents, while collaborating with specialized therapy centers. Concurrently, she has worked as a psychologist in primary education schools in Attica, in camp programs for individuals with disabilities, in Vocational Training Centers, and as a parallel support companion. Moreover, she is actively involved in volunteer work at facilities for people with disabilities and contributes articles to the website psychologynow.gr. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and supports lifelong learning by participating in conferences, educational programs, and seminars in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy.

Clinical Psychologist Vlaseros Spyros holds a degree in Psychology and a scholarship from the University of Derby (B.Sc Honours Applied Psychology) and pursued his postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology in London at Kingston University London, where he graduated with distinction (M.Sc Clinical Applications of Psychology). He completed his internship in London, where he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while serving as a coordinator at an adult mental health center. As a coordinator, he was responsible for the psychotherapeutic practice and organization of postgraduate students, as well as for developing supportive approaches under supervision. Subsequently, he returned to Greece and completed a four-year training program in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Society for Psychological Support, Therapy, and Training (E.PSY.THE.). He is a member of the British Psychological Society (British Psychological Society - GMBPsS) and a founding member and Vice President of the Attica Mental Health Association "Synodoiporos." Alongside his private practice in Agia Paraskevi, he has collaborated with a military hospital and participated in a research project published in a global scientific journal. Spyros Vlaseros and his colleagues offer: individual psychotherapy and counseling, supportive programs/interventions for children, adolescents, and adults, parental counseling, assessment of children/adolescents using the WISC-V Intelligence Scale, and adult assessment using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory MMPI-2.

Avdelidou Eui is a Psychologist who has maintained a private practice in Marousi since 2023, having been based in Pagkrati for ten years. She initially completed studies in the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, followed by studies in the Department of Psychology and a postgraduate degree in School Psychology at the same institution. Her doctoral dissertation at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki focused on cinema in the school setting. She investigated how creativity can facilitate the processing of psychological trauma, working with a film group composed of children and adolescents from various countries. She follows a psychodynamic approach, with experience in Psychological assessment of children and adolescents (cognitive - WISC III, emotional - T.A.T., T.A.F., learning), School and Vocational Guidance, Counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and emerging adults (18-30 years old), as well as Counseling for parents and educators. She has collaborated with SOS Villages, Arsakeia Schools, the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas/Kaisariani (Aiginiteio), and private centers for child and adolescent psychotherapy. She worked for two years as a psychologist in public schools (ESPA Program). Additionally, she has contributed to scientific publications, conferences, and electronic journals (e.g., "Psychographimata") with articles on psychological topics and cinema. She has trained in Playback Theatre and has directed short films. She employs cinema therapeutically, following additional training in cinematherapy. She has collaborated with the Non-Profit Organization "PAIZONTAS" and the Psi-Ch Society. The Psychologist has completed training in EMDR trauma therapy. Currently, she is undergoing psychoanalysis training within the framework of the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society.

Metaksa Krystallia is a Psychologist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the American College and has completed her internship and specialized training in the field of counseling, gaining valuable experience in managing and supporting individuals at various stages of their lives. Additionally, she has attended seminars aimed at specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a scientifically validated approach that helps individuals recognize and modify dysfunctional patterns of thought and behavior. As a counseling psychologist, she supports individuals and couples seeking guidance and empowerment during challenging phases of their lives. She creates a framework of trust and safety where clients can express their thoughts and emotions and discover new ways to manage their challenges. Her expertise includes the management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, grief, loss, depression, interpersonal relationships and communication, personal development and empowerment, couple therapy, as well as career counseling for young people. With a focus on the uniqueness of each individual, her goal is to support you in overcoming difficulties, enhancing your skills, and achieving greater balance and quality of life.