Psychotherapists near Agios Eleftherios

Kemali Afroditi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist conducting both online and in-person sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with training in Body Psychotherapy at the Wilhelm Reich Center. In recent years, she has worked as a Psychologist in an unaccompanied minors facility, providing psychological support to vulnerable groups. Currently, she coordinates a prevention group for new mothers. She has also volunteered for several years as a Psychologist at KETHEA. Additionally, she has attended various postgraduate seminars in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital and Anxiety Disorders in children and adolescents at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

The Kentro Symfyia - Sakalidi Ioanna is located in Ano Patissia. The philosophy of "Symfyia," as its name suggests, symbolizes healing through the union and synthesis of the self, emphasizing the idea of integration and harmonious coexistence. The name of our psychotherapeutic center reflects the inspiration behind its creation—the process by which two or more entities/ideas closely unite in a way that they become inseparable and function as a single harmonious whole. Embodying these ideas, the center follows the Synthetic Psychotherapeutic approach both individually and in groups. Its purpose is to provide support to individuals so that they can address issues that concern them, such as anxiety management, crisis intervention, interpersonal relationships, self-improvement, personal development, and emotional conflicts. This approach is based on the relationship developed between therapist and client, which, to be effective and creative, must be well-defined, involve warmth and responsiveness, and take place in an atmosphere of acceptance and trust, where free expression of emotions is encouraged.

Maria Galani is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Patissia. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Wales and holds a master's degree in Child Development from the University of London. Additionally, she possesses a specialization certificate in Systemic and Family Therapy from the Laboratory of Human Relations Investigation (Dr. Harris Katakis). She has completed a program in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), as well as a training program in the Systemic approach at the Family Therapy Center (MA, Alia Samara). Furthermore, she holds a certificate of attendance from a training program in Vocational Counseling (ISON Psychometrica). She has completed an internship involving the application of group and individual counseling, theoretical and practical knowledge of psychometric tests, within a preadolescent and adolescent creative activity group with a therapeutic character, at the Family Therapy Center and the Family Care Center of the Municipality of Nea Ionia. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars aimed at her continuing education in her field and has participated in authoring books. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the European Family Therapy Association, the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy, and the British Psychological Society.

Vozora Vasiliki was born and raised in Athens and works professionally as a Systemic Mental Health Counselor. Her studies as a Kindergarten Teacher at the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, combined with her passion for the Humanities and her desire to provide meaningful assistance to children and their parents, led her to training at the Human Relations Investigation Laboratory. She is a certified Systemic Mental Health Counselor according to the standards of the Hellenic Counseling Society (H.E.C.) and the European Association for Counselling (EAC). In her private practice, she provides counseling support on issues such as anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, self-awareness, and personal development. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive space where individuals can discover new perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of their needs and themselves. She invites anyone interested to embark on a journey of empowerment and personal growth with her, offering support, respect, empathy, and professionalism at every step.

Mpogiopoulos Giannis is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He holds postgraduate studies in Cyberpsychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens while simultaneously being supervised in Systemic - Existential Psychotherapy. His therapy has multiple objectives. Initially, it is very important to comprehensively understand the person beyond the narrow scope of any particular problem causing them difficulty. Afterwards, he will proceed with the aim of identifying the causes that led to these specific difficulties and then reflect together with the client on how to utilize their personal strengths to reshape the way and conditions in which they live. During the process, the unique elements of the individual's personal identity emerge, which must be cared for and highlighted because the primary goal is not only to create a pleasant mood but to build a rich and multifaceted self capable of generating personal happiness with depth and durability.

Teta Xatzopoulou is a Person-Centered Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kato Patissia, where she offers both in-person and remote sessions addressing issues related to relationships, anxiety, discomfort, traumatic experiences, and management of internal conflicts. She believes that in recent years, the need for people to distance themselves from the flood of information and daily obligations has become more pronounced than ever, in order to listen to themselves and understand their current position in life within an environment of acceptance, free from criticism and doubt.

Marina Apostolou is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia - Nea Chalkidona. She is a graduate of the European University Cyprus, based in Nicosia, and holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist with license number 1248798/26-11-22. She has completed a comprehensive training program in Applied Behavior Analysis at Panteion University. She has particularly focused on mental health and well-being issues of the elderly. She has participated in numerous seminars covering, among other topics, sexology, personality disorders, as well as issues related to stereotypes and discrimination within the family.

Mamaloudi Nagia is a psychologist - psychotherapist of psychoanalytic orientation, a trainee group analyst, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a Master’s degree (MSc) in "Psychotherapy: Theoretical Frameworks, Clinical Applications, and Comparative Approaches" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She has received advanced training in "Clinical Psychopathology" and "Clinical Skills in Psychopathology" at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.PSY.) in collaboration with the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens. She possesses years of clinical experience in the psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults through collaboration with public mental health organizations in Greece and Belgium, such as the Organization Against Drugs (OKANA), Public Primary and Secondary Education, the Addiction Treatment Program "ATHENA," the Child Psychiatry Department of Penteli Children’s Hospital, the Foundation for the Protection of Children and Youth with Developmental Disorders "Theotokos," the Day Center for Psychosocial Interventions in the Community "Franco Basaglia," and Le Courtil – IMP Notre-Dame de la Sagesse. Currently, she provides individual and group psychotherapy services to adults, aiming to offer the opportunity to process their psychological difficulties within a stable and safe therapeutic environment.

Η Καρυοφύλλη Δήμητρα είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Άνω Πατήσια. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών. Είναι κάτοχος άδειας άσκησης επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου με Αρ. Πρωτ.: 816021 σε όλη την επικράτεια και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Κλινική και Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία, με έμφαση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία, University of Derby. Στα πλαίσια εκπόνησης διπλωματικών εργασιών έχει διεξάγει δύο ερευνητικές μελέτες στον τομέα της Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας. Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην «Ψυχοεκπαίδευση» στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής (Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ) και στη Συστημική Σεξολογία και Σεξοθεραπεία Ζευγαριών και Ατόμων στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας, όπου και συνεχίζει με εξειδίκευση σε τετραετές πρόγραμμα Συστημικής Ψυχοθεραπείας από το 2023. Συνεργάστηκε ως Κλινική Ψυχολόγος με το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας του Δρ Θάνου Ασκητή, όπου ανέλαβε περισσότερα από 50 περιστατικά, έγραψε περισσότερα από 100 άρθρα και πραγματοποίησε ομιλίες σε σχολεία στον τομέα της Σεξουαλικής Αγωγής, εντρυφώντας στην ανθρώπινη σεξουαλικότητα και στη θεραπεία των σεξουαλικών δυσλειτουργιών.

Η κλινική της εμπειρία επικεντρώνεται στην ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία, θεραπεία ζεύγους, σεξουαλική θεραπεία, θεραπεία οικογένειας και συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Spyridonidou Anna is a Child Psychiatrist with a private practice in Ano Patisia. She holds a medical degree from the State Medical Academy of the Russian Federation and has received additional training in family therapy at the Family Therapy Unit of the Athens Psychiatric Hospital. Additionally, she has trained at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," and the General Children's Hospital of Athens "Panagiotis and Aglaia Kyriakou." She has served as a specialized assistant pediatric psychiatrist in the Child Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanoglio." Furthermore, she is an external collaborator and a member of the scientific team at the Child Foundation "H Pammakaristos" as well as a coordinator and scientific director of the Family Counseling Center of the Municipal Public Benefit Enterprise of Kallithea. Finally, she has participated in research programs and international and Greek conferences and is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Child Psychiatry Society.

Thodoros Xatzixronoglou is a certified Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist specializing in counseling psychotherapy and maintains private practices in Galatsi. He completed his training at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), where he received both theoretical and practical education in contemporary psychological support approaches, with an emphasis on creating a safe therapeutic environment, active listening, and targeted intervention. His professional trajectory is characterized by a strong focus on the stability of the therapeutic framework, placing particular emphasis on building a relationship of trust and respect, individualized approaches to the person, and gradual empowerment and self-awareness. His experience in both organized institutions and private practice in Greece and abroad, as well as managing a variety of requests with consistency and responsibility, has endowed him with therapeutic flexibility and the ability to deeply understand individual experiences, allowing him to focus not only on symptoms but also on the meaning they acquire within each person's personal history. He believes that change does not arise from “ready-made solutions” but from the gradual understanding and deep processing of subjective experience. Concurrently, he is engaged in continuous professional development and supervision, considering that professional responsibility requires ongoing growth and scientific updating. His consistent goal is to create a space where individuals can speak honestly without the anxiety of judgment, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop more functional ways to manage their difficulties.

Ο Vahedi Mohammad είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπευτής με άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου από την περιφέρεια Αττικής. Εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με ενήλικες σε ατομικές συνεδρίες, συντονίζει ψυχοθεραπευτικές ομάδες και εποπτεύει επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας.

Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου ESSEX (BSc. in Psychology Science) του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου. Απόφοιτος του μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος σπουδών στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία (MSc. in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy) του Πανεπιστημίου Strathclyde της Σκωτίας. Ολοκλήρωσε τετραετή εκπαίδευση και έλαβε την ειδικότητα του προσωποκεντρικού ψυχοθεραπευτή (European Certificate of Psychotherapy – ECP) από την European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP).

Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει μια σειρά σπουδών στον Οργανισμό Pearson του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου, λαμβάνοντας το πτυχίο Ανώτατης Εκπαίδευσης στη Ψυχολογία και το Επαγγελματικό Δίπλωμα στην Συμβουλευτική και τις Δεξιότητες Συμβουλευτικής.

Έχοντας αποκτήσει πολυετή εμπειρία ως επιστημονικά υπεύθυνος και συντονιστής σε δομές παιδικής προστασίας, όπως τα Παιδικά Χωριά SOS Ελλάδος, συνέχισε την επαγγελματική του πορεία ως υπεύθυνος για θέματα παιδικής προστασίας και ευάλωτων ομάδων στη συντονιστική ομάδα διαφόρων προγραμμάτων του Διεθνούς Οργανισμού Μετανάστευσης των Ηνωμένων Εθνών.

Παράλληλα, έχει αποκτήσει εμπειρία στο Κέντρο Θεραπείας Εξαρτημένων Ατόμων (ΚΕΘΕΑ) και έχει συνεργαστεί με διάφορες οργανώσεις που ειδικεύονται στην προστασία και ένταξη αιτούντων ασύλου, ανθρωπίνων δικαιωμάτων, προσφύγων και ασυνόδευτων ανηλίκων όπως η Caritas Hellas, Caritas Athens, PRAKSIS και άλλες. Επιπλέον διαθέτει εμπειρία στον συντονισμό και εποπτεία διεπιστημονικών ομάδων και διδάσκει σε Μεταπτυχιακά προγράμματα Προσωποκεντρικής Ψυχοθεραπείας του ICPS – College for Humanistic Sciences.

Δεσμευμένος στην επαγγελματική δεοντολογία και τη φροντίδα του εαυτού, έχει ολοκληρώσει πολυετή προσωπική ψυχοθεραπεία και συμμετέχει τακτικά σε εποπτικές συνεδρίες με πιστοποιημένο επόπτη, διασφαλίζοντας τη συνεχή εξέλιξη της θεραπευτικής του πρακτικής.

Kolotouras Ilias is a Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kato Patissia. He holds a degree from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology (specializing in Psychology) and has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KEPSYSY). He has experience working with issues such as improving self-esteem and self-image, enhancing self-awareness, anxiety and stress, grief, relationships, and more.

Paparrizou Ioanna is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi, Attica. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Marseille (Aix Marseille 1) in France and is licensed to practice as a psychologist. She also holds a master's degree in Clinical Applied Psychology (MSc in Clinical Applied Psychology) from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in London. She has received training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (both theoretical and practical training) as well as training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. She has gained clinical experience through collaboration with various mental health service providers. Her clinical practice includes a range of individual psychotherapy for individuals with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, social and interpersonal difficulties, etc. Her scientific activity includes collaboration in research projects and, through continuous participation in postgraduate seminars, conferences, and workshops, she remains up-to-date on counseling and clinical psychology topics. At the practice, in addition to adult psychotherapy services, services are also provided by a collaborating child psychologist. The goal is to support children and adolescents in matters of emotional development, behavior, and family difficulties.

Kerosi Maria - Ismini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a Master's Degree in Social Clinical Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies at Aeginiteio Hospital and is currently undergoing training in Schema Therapy from the Hellenic Society of Schema Therapy. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Clinic, Anaplasi, in the Social Service of the Municipality of Kifisia, and at the Alzheimer Center, Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor." Finally, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, individual psychotherapy, as well as anxiety and mood disorders.

Η Ειρήνη Πουλάκου είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με γραφείο στα Άνω Πατήσια,όπου παρέχει δια ζώσης και online συνεδρίες, προσφέροντας έναν ασφαλή και υποστηρικτικό χώρο προσωπικής έκφρασης και εξέλιξης.Διαθέτει εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων, ενηλίκων, ζευγαριών και οικογενειών, καθώς και στη διαχείριση άγχους, κρίσεων πανικού, συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών, χαμηλής αυτοεκτίμησης και δυσκολιών στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις.Ως εκπαιδευτικός, γνωρίζει σε βάθος το σχολικό πλαίσιο και τις προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζουν μαθητές και γονείς, προσεγγίζοντας κάθε περίπτωση με κατανόηση και ουσιαστική στήριξη.Έχει ολοκληρώσει εξειδικευμένες επιμορφώσεις στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), μεταξύ των οποίων:

• Σχολική Ψυχολογία

• Συμβουλευτική Γονέων & Οικογένειας

• Διαταραχές Προσωπικότητας Cluster C σε Εφήβους & Ενήλικες

• Διαχείριση Άγχους & Πανικού

• Αναγνώριση Συναισθημάτων στα Παιδιά

• Συμβουλευτική Ζεύγους & Οικογένειας

Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει το "Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling and Psychology (QLS Level 5)", πιστοποιημένο από το Quality Licence Scheme και το DEQUALS Educational Leaders (UK).Στόχος της είναι να δημιουργεί ένα ζεστό, ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό πλαίσιο, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να ανακουφιστεί και να προχωρήσει με μεγαλύτερη αυτογνωσία και ψυχική ενδυνάμωση.Με σεβασμό, αποδοχή και ουσιαστική παρουσία, στέκεται δίπλα σε κάθε άνθρωπο που αναζητά υποστήριξη και αλλαγή.

Η Βακονδίου Μαρία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στους Αγίους Αναργύρους. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή κλινική εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας “Λόγω Ψυχής”. Στο ίδιο κέντρο ολοκλήρωσε, επίσης, κύκλο ειδίκευσης στη θεραπεία ζεύγους. Από το 2011 και μετά έχει εργαστεί τόσο σε εθελοντικό, όσο και σε πρακτικό και κλινικό πλαίσιο σε φορείς, όπως είναι το Παιδοψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων “Π. & Α. Κυριακού”, στην Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων “Αγία Σοφία”, στο Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο Αθηνών, στον Συμβουλευτικό σταθμό του Δήμου Πετρούπολης, καθώς και στο Σύλλογο “Ανοιχτή Αγκαλιά” με παιδιά που βρίσκονται στο φάσμα του αυτισμού. Παράλληλα με τις σπουδές και την εξειδίκευσή της, έχει πάρει μέρος σε συνέδρια και σεμινάρια Ψυχολογίας, Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας, φροντίζοντας για συνεχή εκπαίδευση, προσωπική ανάπτυξη και ενημέρωσή της για τις σύγχρονες εξελίξεις. Τα πιο συνήθη αιτήματα που αντιμετωπίζονται στον προσωπικό της χώρο είναι τα εξής : άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, αρνητικά συναισθήματα (θλίψη, θυμός, απογοήτευση), διαχείριση εργασιακού άγχους, υπερβολική ντροπή, συναίσθημα ενοχής, δυσκολία στη διεκδικητικότητα, πένθος και απώλεια αγαπημένων προσώπων. Από το 2015 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αθήνα, στην περιοχή των Αγίων Αναργύρων. Εργάζεται συμβουλευτικά και ψυχοθεραπευτικά με άτομα, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες. Στόχος της αποτελεί η δημιουργία μιας ασφαλούς βάσης, προκειμένου το άτομο να μπορέσει να αναγνωρίσει και να διευρύνει όλες τις πλευρές του εαυτού του, με στόχο μία καλύτερη ποιότητα ζωής. Στο γραφείο, και σε συνεργασία με συναδέλφους, αλλά και κατά μόνας, πολύ συχνά πραγματοποιεί βιωματικά σεμινάρια σχετικά με διάφορα θέματα ψυχολογίας και

ψυχοθεραπείας.

Despoina Zagka is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. She has experience in private practice as well as in public and private institutions, where she has worked with adults, adolescents, and the elderly through psychotherapy and counseling sessions. She has also coordinated and facilitated experiential group sessions, both psychoeducational and therapeutic in nature, emphasizing the power of the group and interaction. She is completing the Master's Degree Program at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled "Psychotherapy: Theoretical Frameworks, Clinical Applications, and Comparative Approaches," and has specialized in MI Therapy (Music Therapy Technique). Additionally, she has completed the postgraduate seminar at the University of West Attica titled "Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents," as well as an online course from Yale University titled "The Science Of Well-Being." Her therapeutic approach is based on elements of integrative and person-centered approaches, emphasizing the relationship, authenticity, and individualization: each person is unique, and her goal is to create a safe space where they can express themselves, better understand themselves, and find new ways to cope with their difficulties.