Psychotherapists

Konstantinos Xatzirafailidis is a Psychiatrist and maintains his private practice in Thessaloniki. He manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individualized needs of each person he treats.

Dizi Aggelina is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a BSc Hons. in Psychology from Loughborough University and a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip.) in Consciousness & Transpersonal Psychology from Liverpool John Moores University. She has been trained by the H.I.N.A. (Hellenic Institute of Neurophytotherapy & Character Analysis) in Body Psychotherapy and has worked as a Coordinator for adult groups, preschool children groups, adult empowerment groups, and currently serves as a Psychology Instructor at the Academy of Cosmenergy Therapy.

Mpogdanou Marina is a Psychologist and adult psychotherapist. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a Master's degree in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy from the University of Central Lancashire. In addition to her primary studies, she has specialized and obtained certification in Life Coaching as well as in Special Education and Training. In recent years, she has been working privately as an adult psychotherapist, gaining experience in clinical settings such as the Psychiatry Department at AHEPA Hospital and the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki.

Ellina Anna Maria is a Mental Health Counselor and conducts online sessions. The specialist is a trained professional in Psychological Support, holding a Higher Professional Diploma in Psychology and Counseling from Mediterranean Professional Studies. In her private practice, she offers online sessions for individuals who wish to develop a better understanding of themselves, manage emotional difficulties, and improve their interpersonal relationships, with respect, empathy, and authenticity. The online sessions are aimed at individuals who want to better understand themselves, manage challenging thoughts and emotions, and enhance their relationship with themselves and others. Often, the work focuses on issues such as anxiety, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, low self-esteem, and the need for personal development. Each individual is approached with respect, authenticity, and empathy, aiming to create a safe and supportive space where they can express themselves freely and without fear of judgment.

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.

Eleni Vasileiadou is a Psychologist who has maintained a private practice in Neo Irakleio since 2007. She graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a master's degree in cognitive psychology from the same institution. She has completed professional specialization as a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders & Obesity from the National Centre for Eating Disorders of Great Britain – NCFED. She has worked in the Social Service of the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia, focusing on conducting Parent Schools for primary and secondary education, coordinating parent groups, monitoring individual cases, promoting prevention in the municipality's schools in collaboration with KETHEA, as well as cooperating with the Hellenic Association for Gambling Addiction. From 2005 to 2007, she volunteered her services as a Psychologist at the Counseling Polyclinic of the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia. Between 2001 and 2003, she collaborated with the A' University Clinic of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, the C' University Neurology Clinic of the General University Hospital "Papanikolaou," the Diabetology Center of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio," the Epilepsy Clinic of the A' University Clinic of the General University Hospital AHEPA, and the Counseling and Psychological Support Center (KESYPSY) of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Vallianatou Danai is a mental health counsellor. Her private practice is located in Ymittos. She holds Bachelor Degree in Psychology, by the American College of Greece, Post-graduate Diploma in Person Centered Approach by the Counselling Department of University of Strathclyde, Glasgow as well as training in Person – Centered Psychotherapy through the European Association of Psychotherapy. She has worked as an HR Manager as well as Coordinator of humanitarian programs in PRAKSIS NGO. She provides individual counseling and psychotherapy services for adults, group parenting counseling and group personal development counseling She has particular expertise in anxiety, self-esteem, depression, loss and bereavement, sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship difficulties and parenting difficulties. Sessions can also be held in English

Emirza Savvina MSc is a Psychologist - Family Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She holds a degree from the Psychology Program of the Faculty of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated with honors from the postgraduate program "Health Promotion and Education" at the Medical School of the same University. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Drama (CBD) as well as in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, she completed further training in the annual program "Child Psychiatry - Child Psychology" at the University of the Aegean and received training in the Rorschach projective personality test and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III). She completed her practical training at the Special Education Workshop "MARGARITA" and at the Substance Abuse Prevention Center of the Municipality of Kifisia OKANA, "PRONOI." Since 2013, she has gained significant professional experience offering her services as a Psychologist in Psychoeducational Centers. She provides support to infertile couples and individuals undergoing in vitro fertilization. Her personal therapy and temperament support the belief that "strength comes through sharing." Finally, Ms. Emirza has attended and continues to attend numerous conferences and seminars aimed at ongoing professional development in her field of expertise and has presented numerous papers.

Η Καραμπέρη Κωνσταντίνα MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας στα Πετράλωνα. Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Κλινική Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία του University of Central Lancashire, όπου της απονεμήθηκε Διάκριση Πρώτης Τάξης και Τιμητικό Βραβείο, καθώς και του Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου (MSc) στην Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία του University of Derby, όπου της απονεμήθηκε Διάκριση Πρώτης Τάξης, Βραβείο Αριστείας και Υποτροφία. Επιπλέον είναι πτυχιούχος στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία του University of Derby όπου επίσης της απονεμήθηκε Διάκριση Πρώτης Τάξης, Βραβείο Αριστείας και Υποτροφία. Η ειδικός έχει πραγματοποιήσει μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση στις Βασικές Αρχές της Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας με LGBTQ+ άτομα του Orlando LGBTQ+, αλλά και εξελίσσεται έως σήμερα η μεταπτυχιακή της εκπαίδευση στη Βραχεία Εντατική Δυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Dynamic Health Psychological Services στον Καναδά. Επιπροσθέτως, ολοκληρώνει την εκπαίδευση στην κλινική εποπτεία από το Βρετανικό Σύλλογο Ψυχολόγων. Εργάζεται ως διαπιστευμένη διδάσκουσα από το University of Derby στο Mediterranean College, ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει ως εισηγήτρια σε σεμινάρια μεταπτυχιακών προγραμμάτων της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στο 3ο Επαγγελματικό Λύκειο Αθηνών και ως Εκπαιδευόμενη Συνθετική Σύμβουλος και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια σε Ιδιωτικά Ψυχοθεραπευτικά Κέντρα. Το ερευνητικό της έργο πραγματεύεται κυρίως ψυχοσωματικές διεργασίες και αμυντικούς μηχανισμούς. Παράλληλα, στα πλαίσια της συνεχιζόμενης εκπαίδευσης, έχει παρακολουθήσει ποικίλα εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια. Τέλος, η Ψυχολόγος είναι ενεργό μέλος στο The British Psychological Society (BPS) και στο International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association (IEDTA).

Η Σπόζετου Κωνσταντίνα αποτελεί συνεργάτιδα της Καραμπέρη Κωνσταντίνας. Είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με μεταπτυχιακό Victimology and Criminal Justice του Πανεπιστημίου Tilburg της Ολλανδίας και πτυχιούχος της Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχολογίας του Mediterranean College. Έχει αποκτήσει ειδίκευση στην Ψυχανάλυση & την Ομαδική Ανάλυση από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αναλυτικής Ομαδικής & Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας.

Ο Φίλιππος Ζουγανέλης είναι πτυχιούχος (BSc) Ψυχολογίας με εξειδίκευση στη Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική από το University of Central Lancashire και τελειόφοιτος του μεταπτυχιακού (MSc) στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική στο University of Derby.

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Τζιάκος είναι Ψυχολόγος με εκπαίδευση στη σύγχρονη ψυχοδυναμική/ψυχαναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία (σχεσιακό μοντέλο). Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική Ψυχολογία (M.Sc. Applied Clinical Psychology) από το University of Central Lancashire, με βαθμό διάκρισης (Distinction).

Έχει εμπειρία στην ατομική και ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων, στη διενέργεια κλινικών συνεντεύξεων και στην αξιολόγηση της ψυχικής κατάστασης, μέσα από πρακτική άσκηση και ανάληψη περιστατικών υπό εποπτεία σε αναγνωρισμένους φορείς ψυχικής υγείας. Επιπλέον, έχει υπηρετήσει ως Ψυχολόγος στο Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Ειδικών Νοσημάτων (414 ΣΝΕΝ), συμμετέχοντας στην παρακολούθηση και υποστήριξη στρατευμένων τόσο σε κλινικό όσο και σε εξωνοσοκομειακό πλαίσιο.

Την παρούσα περίοδο παρακολουθεί μετεκπαίδευση στην Έγκαιρη Παρέμβαση στην Ψύχωση, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της κλινικής του επάρκειας στην πρώιμη αναγνώριση και θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση ψυχωτικών φαινομένων, στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας, Νευροεπιστημών και Ιατρικής Ακριβείας «Κώστας Στεφανής». 

Παράλληλα, έχει λάβει εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στη χορήγηση και ερμηνεία προβολικών δοκιμασιών, όπως το Rorschach και το Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), με έμφαση στην ψυχοδυναμική κατανόηση της προσωπικότητας και της ψυχοπαθολογίας.

Έχει επίσης παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων με θεματολογία τις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, τις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, τη θεραπεία ζεύγους, ζητήματα τρίτης ηλικίας και την εφαρμογή βασικών αρχών ψυχικής υγιεινής, εμπλουτίζοντας διαρκώς τη θεωρητική του κατάρτιση και την κλινική του πρακτική.

Το θεραπευτικό του ενδιαφέρον εστιάζει στην κατανόηση των ασυνείδητων διεργασιών, των σχέσεων και των βιωμάτων που επηρεάζουν τη συναισθηματική ζωή του ατόμου, με στόχο τη δημιουργία μιας ασφαλούς και συνεργατικής θεραπευτικής σχέσης.

Η ψυχοθεραπεία αποτελεί έναν ασφαλή χώρο κατανόησης και ουσιαστικής επαφής, με στόχο τη βαθύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού και των σχέσεων. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό δίνεται έμφαση στη δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και με σεβασμό στον προσωπικό του ρυθμό.

The "Nimatos Akri - Kentro Psyxotherapeias Kai Symvouleutikis Enilikon Kai Efivon", guided by understanding, confidentiality, and respect for your needs, provides individual and group psychotherapy and counseling services for adults and adolescents aged 14 and over. Additionally, psychometric testing is available, including personality tests (MMPI-II, Rorschach, CAT), autism screening tests (AQ test), anxiety screening tests (STAI), and depression screening tests (BDI-2). The center is staffed by graduate Psychologists - Psychotherapists with ongoing training and specialized expertise in therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, integrative, and clinical hypnosis according to Erickson. The professionals of the Center are Suridi Maria, Manesi Sophia, Kouroupaki Dimitra, and Teisanou Katerina.

Spiros Moschonas (MSc) is a Psychologist based in Corfu and the founder of The Inner Scope. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and holding a Master’s degree in Health Psychology, he follows an evidence-based approach that combines a deep understanding of thoughts and emotions with a unique philosophical/therapeutic dimension.

The therapeutic process aims at the effective management of issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression, helping individuals identify restrictive patterns and develop functional coping strategies. Within a climate of respect and confidentiality, a journey towards self-awareness and inner balance begins. The ultimate goal is the steady improvement of mental health and the empowerment of the individual to lead a life of meaning, insight, and well-being.

Spiros Moschonas offers in-person sessions at his office in Corfu (4 Rizospaston Voulefton St.), as well as online sessions.

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