Psychotherapists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

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.

Η Dr. Κωνσταντώνη Αγγελική είναι Ψυχίατρος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ιδιωτικά ιατρεία σε Ελευσίνα και Μαρούσι. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και στη συνέχεια έκανε την πρακτική της στο Ohio State University General Hospital. Έλαβε την ειδικότητα της Ψυχιατρικής το 2002, από το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γ. Γεννηματάς" και μετά από μακρόχρονη πορεία εξειδίκευσης στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Ευαγγελισμός", στο 401 Γενικό Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών, στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής, στο Γενικό Ογκολογικό Νοσοκομείο Κηφισιάς "Άγιοι Ανάργυροι" - υπηρεσία υπαίθρου Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Κυπαρισσίας. Η επαγγελματική της απασχόληση στην παρούσα φάση περιλαμβάνει τα ιδιωτικά της ιατρεία σε Ελευσίνα και Μαρούσι. Είμαι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης του Ιατρικού Κέντρου Αθηνών, Επιστημονική Υπεύθυνη του Κέντρου Αποθεραπείας - Αποκατάστασης "Ευρυνόμη" για άτομα με νοητική στέρηση και αυτισμό και παράλληλα Clinical Instructor του European Medical University of Cyprus. Αποτελεί μέλος της Ελληνικής και Ευρωπαϊκής Ψυχιατρικής και Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρείας. Κλινικά ασχολείται με τη διάγνωση και τη θεραπεία μείζονων και ελάσσονων διαταραχών ψυχικής υγείας με ψυχοθεραπευτική, φαρμακευτική ή μικτή αντιμετώπιση. Εξειδικεύεται σε διαταραχές που σχετίζονται με το άγχος, το "τραύμα", το γενικευμένο άγχος, την κατάθλιψη, την ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή, τη διπολική συναισθηματική ασθένεια και την ψύχωση. Για εκείνη ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον παρουσιάζουν τα συμπτώματα που σχετίζονται με το άγχος και τα ψυχοσωματικά νοσήματα όπως το σύνδρομο χρόνιας κόπωσης και η ινομυαλγία. Η αντιμετώπισή της συνδυάζει φαρμακολογικές θεραπείες και ψυχολογικές παρεμβάσεις με την εφαρμογή ενός πολυεπιστημονικού μοντέλου. Στην αρχική της εκτίμηση επιδιώκει μέσα από το ιατρικό ιστορικό και τη συλλογή πληροφοριών να αξιολογήσει κλινικά τα γεγονότα που επηρεάζουν και σχετίζονται με την ψυχική και σωματική υγεία του ασθενή.

Psarra Vasiliki is a Psychiatrist who maintains a private practice in Pefki. She studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in Cognitive Science at the same educational institution. She has also completed postgraduate studies in Systemic Psychotherapy at UCLan. She possesses extensive clinical experience and has served as a Senior Registrar at the Attikon Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dafni." Additionally, she has significant research experience, having participated in phase III clinical trials and observational studies within the pan-European research program on dementia "A technology platform for the assisted living of dementia elderly individuals and their carers (ALADDIN)," and has more than 100 presentations at national and international conferences, participation in round tables, and scientific publications.

Kouta Viky is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Marousi. Upon completing her studies at the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she studied Psychology at the University of Nicosia. She subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the University of Edinburgh and attended a specialized training seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens. Additionally, she trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Research and Therapy of Behavior and is currently undergoing further training in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy at the Oxford Mindfulness Centre. She has professional experience working in various settings in Scotland and Greece, such as the Lothian Autistic Society and the Day Care Center for Individuals with Disabilities "Chloe," respectively, while also being a trainee Psychologist - Psychotherapist at the Institute of Research and Therapy of Behavior (IETHS). Finally, she specializes in personality disorders and emotional disorders.

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.

Marianna Xarlauti is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Vrilissia since 2011. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a postgraduate specialization in Organizational and Economic Psychology from the same institution. She was trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Research and Therapy of Behavior. In 2018, she completed her training in Schema Therapy. She is a certified Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer according to the criteria of the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST). She is engaged in ongoing education and professional development in Schema Therapy. She has acquired clinical experience working in various settings, such as the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Attica Sismanoglio, the Social Service of the Municipality of Vrilissia, and the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health. She is actively involved in volunteering and has provided voluntary services at the Life Center, where she participated in the Population Awareness Group for HIV. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and conferences on topics related to mental health and business organization. She is a member of the Association of Greek Psychologists.

Alexandros Diamantis is a psychologist-psychotherapist, who graduated from the Department of Psychology of the University of East London and obtained his degree in 2017. In 2019 he completed his Master’s degree from the Department of Clinical and Community Psychology at the University of East London. In 2023 he completed a four-year specialization in the psychotherapeutic approach to Cognitive and Behavioural-Behavioural Therapy (RECBT) from the Hellenic Institute of RECBT. He has attended a series of trainings and conferences on areas, such as clinical assessment, psychometric tools, marketing psychology, eating disorders, children’s drawing analysis and forensic psychology. Additionally, he has completed a training on the Social & Clinical View of Addictions from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He continues to attend numerous seminars and conferences on various fields of psychology as well as specializing in other psychotherapeutic approaches. His researches and articles have been published and presented at conferences, such as the Panhellenic Psychology Conference of ELPSE in 2019. He has been providing mental health services since 2016 as part of his internship at the care unit for the elderly with dementia and Alzheimer’s “AKTIOS”. He has gained clinical experience as a psychotherapist as part of his specialization in RECBT working with a variety of social groups. He maintains a private office in Neo Heraklion, Attica and conducts live and online sessions.

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.

Kypraiou Areti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She specializes in individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and adolescent counseling. Additionally, she coordinates parent groups. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology and Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she received training in Parent Group Coordination at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools (a member of the International Federation for Parent Education - Fédération Internationale pour l'Éducation des Parents), with which she collaborates. She continues her education through specialized seminars on various topics related to individual therapy. Finally, she frequently delivers lectures and seminars for parents, adolescents, and educators, contributes articles to newspapers, and serves as a scientific collaborator for websites concerning psychology and child-rearing issues.

Η Παυλέα Βιολέττα είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια – Σύμβουλος προσωποκεντρικής προσέγγισης και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Βριλήσσια.Απέκτησε πτυχίο ψυχολογίας (B.Sc) από το Κολλέγιο Ανθρωπιστικών Επιστημών (The Athens College of Arts). Ολοκλήρωσε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές και απέκτησε με διάκριση τον τίτλο (M.Sc in Person Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy) από το University of Strathclyde,UK με τίτλο έρευνας:“Εμπειρίες σχεσιακού βάθους και η σχέση τους με την πνευματικότητα”.Είναι κάτοχος του European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP) μετά από τετραετή εκπαίδευση στην προσωποκεντρική προσέγγιση και μέλος του European Association of Psychotherapy (E.A.P) και της Πανελλήνιας Ένωσης Επαγγελματιών Προσωποκεντρικής & Βιωματικής Προσέγγισης. Είναι, επίσης, υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ (PhDc ) στο University of Bolton, UK με θέμα έρευνας: «Η συμβουλή εμπειριών σχεσιακού βάθους στην πνευματική ανάπτυξη του θεραπευτή και κατ’ επέκταση στην ανάπτυξη της θεραπευτικής του συνειδητότητας». Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος πιστοποιημένων σεμιναρίων για την ψυχική υγεία, μεταξύ των οποίων εκπαιδευτικό μονοετές πρόγραμμα στη γνωσιακή προσέγγιση στο ABC College και διετές σεμινάριο Νευροψυχολογίας στο Derre College, όπως και το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα Πυθαγόρειας Αυτογνωσίας για την προαγωγή της υγείας και την πρόληψη του stress στο Εθνικό & Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Για πολλά χρόνια εντρύφησε στον τομέα της εσωτερικής ψυχολογίας, ψυχολογίας βάθους και εμβάθυνσης στην ψυχοθεραπευτική σκέψη του Carl Jung με πλήθος βιωματικών σεμιναρίων, ενώ επί 15 χρόνια είναι συντονίστρια ομάδων για την αναγνώριση της πνευματικής συνειδητότητας και την ανάδειξη της στην περιοχή της συνείδησης. Αξίζει να σημειωθεί ότι έχει πολυετή συγγραφική δραστηριότητα διερευνώντας την δυνατότητα αυτοπραγμάτωσης του ανθρώπου.Επίσης, η Κα Παυλέα είναι εκπαιδευόμενη στο Εκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα HiEFT-Θεραπείας Εστιασμένης στο Συναίσθημα. Η ΘΕΣ είναι βασικά κατάλληλη για όλα τα προβλήματα που έχουν στο επίκεντρό τους συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, όπως οι δυσκολίες να βιώνουμε, να ελέγχουμε, να διαχειριζόμαστε ή να ανεχόμαστε τα συναισθήματά μας.Ακόμη, είναι εκπαιδευόμενη στο Inner Relationship Focusing Focusing Εστίαση στην Εσωτερική Σχέση- βιωματική διαδικασία και θεραπευτικό σύστημα που βοηθά στην κατανόηση του εσωτερικού κόσμου υπό την Δρ Αγάθη Λιακιώτη,Ιδρύτρια και Διευθύντρια του HiEFT.

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.

Eleni Spyropoulou is a Psychologist and a trained Gestalt Psychotherapist. She was born in 1990 in Athens, where she was also raised. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and subsequently trained in the Gestalt Psychotherapeutic Approach at the certified Gestalt Foundation Athens center. Her clinical experience began with internships at various social services, such as the National Rehabilitation Center, the 11525 Hotline of the "Together for Children" Union, and the Adult Psychiatric Counseling Department of E.KE.PSY.E., providing services in diagnosis, psychological support, and counseling to children, parents, and adults. Currently, she works at her private practice as a psychotherapist since 2019, supporting individuals across the full range of their developmental stages (from children to adults) and through various life changes (parenthood, divorce, career change, etc.). Additionally, she collaborates with Special Therapy Centers, conducting individual and group counseling and psychotherapy sessions for children, adolescents, and parents with psycho-emotional and developmental difficulties.

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.

Η Πασάτ Λιλιάνα είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας - Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεύτρια (CBH). Κάτοχος Ανώτερου Επαγγελματικού Διπλώματος (Level 5) στην Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία με εξειδίκευση στην Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία (CBH), πιστοποιημένο από τους συλλόγους ICP, ACCPH, IPHM, IHA και PHPA.

Εκπαιδεύτηκε στο ΚΕΨΥΣΥ ως Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και είναι πιστοποιημένη Σύμβουλος από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Συμβουλευτικής (Ε.Ε.Σ), European Association for Counselling (E.A.C.) και British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).

Εξειδικεύτηκε & ολοκλήρωσε την εκπαίδευσή της στη θεωρία και στις κλινικές εφαρμογές του μοντέλου στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας & Συμβουλευτικής. 

Εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Κλινική Ύπνωση και στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Μοντέρνας Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχολογίας. Κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών της στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία εκπαιδεύτηκε να εφαρμόζει τεχνικές από διάφορες προσεγγίσεις, της γνωσιακής συμπεριφορικής θεραπείας, της κλινικής υπνοθεραπείας, με την έμφαση να βρίσκεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία. Επιπροσθέτως εξειδικεύτηκε να εφαρμόζει τεχνικές της αναλυτικής υπνοθεραπείας, τεχνικές της Ερικσονιακής υπνοθεραπείας και παράλληλα εκπαιδεύτηκε στα βασικά χαρακτηριστικά της Μindfulness και τις βασικές εφαρμογές του Νευρογλωσσικού προγραμματισμού NLP.

Έχοντας πολυετή εμπειρία στο χώρο της Ψυχικής Υγείας ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, στην ιδιωτική της πρακτική ασκεί τη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και εφαρμόζει τεχνικές από διάφορες προσεγγίσεις όπως: Ψυχαναλυτική/ Ψυχοδυναμική,  Υπαρξιακή, Προσωποκεντρική, Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική προσέγγιση, Συστημική Προσέγγιση, Gestalt και Κλινική Ύπνωση σε ενήλικους.

Έχει συνεργαστεί με «ΑΚΤΙΟΣ» Μονάδες Φροντίδας Ηλικιωμένων με Άνοια και τη Νόσο Alzheimer.

Έχει  συμμετάσχει σε διημερίδες της Ε.Ε.Σ, σε Πανελλήνια Συνέδρια της Ένωσης Επαγγελματιών Ψυχιάτρων Ελλάδας και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα στο Ανοιχτό Λαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο, Gestalt Institute San Fransisco, «ΔΙΟΔΟΣ» Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης και Θεραπείας.   

Είναι τακτικό μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (Ε.Ε.Σ), της European Association for Counselling και BACP.

Trimi Xloi is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. She is a graduate of the Department of Humanities at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and trained as a Psychotherapist - Group Analyst at the Hellenic Network of Group Analysts. She has worked as a Psychotherapist - Group Coordinator at the Society of Social Psychiatry, as a Group Coordinator at the Specialized Day Center "Center for Social Dialogue," and as a short-term group coordinator at I.PSY.P.A Center for Psychotherapy and Personal Development. In her practice, she handles cases covering the entire spectrum of mental health, specifically dealing with anxiety disorders, individual psychotherapy, and group 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.