Psychotherapists in Gizi

Ilia Mpirmpa is a Mental Health Consultant specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy. Since 2007, she has worked as an educator in a Public Greek School, and since 2022, she has collaborated with ESYTHEPAS/KEDITHAS, a member of EFTA (European Family Therapy Association), as a Mental Health Consultant, providing support to adolescents, adults, and couples. She studied English Philology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and continued her studies at Warwick University in England, where she completed a master's degree in Cultural Studies. From 2020 to 2024, she attended the Center for the Investigation, Improvement, and Therapy of Human Systems at the Society for Systemic Therapy and Intervention (ESYTHEPAS), specializing in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy. Sessions are conducted in Greek or English, as well as online upon arrangement.

H Ψυχολόγος Παπασαραντοπούλου Αγγελική-Ελευθερία διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό γραφείο της στου Γκύζη.

Είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου Ψυχολογίας από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, και Higher National Diploma (HND) in Counselling and Psychology από το Mediterranean College. Έχει λάβει διετή μετεκπαίδευση στις Μεταμοντέρνες Προσεγγίσεις στην Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία (Αφηγηματική, Διαλογική, Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στην Λύση), και μονοετή μετεκπαίδευση στις Θεραπείες μέσω Τέχνης και την Εικαστική Θεραπεία. Επιπλέον, έχει λάβει μονοετή εκπαίδευση στην Δικαστική Ψυχολογία και την Εγκληματολογία.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα (ΜΑ) στην Εγκληματολογία (κατεύθυνση: Εγκληματολογική Ψυχολογία), από το Università degli Studi eCampus, και συνεχίζει τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές (MSc) πάνω στην Ψυχιατροδικαστική, του τμήματος Ιατρικής, του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών.

Κατέχει Πιστοποιητικό Επιμόρφωσης στην Διαχείριση Χωρισμού-Διαζύγιο Γονέων, στην Ψυχοθεραπεία: Θεωρία και Πράξη, καθώς και Πιστοποιητικό Εξειδικευμένης Επιμόρφωσης στην Ιατρική Ψυχολογία, από το Κέντρο Συνεχιζόμενης Εκπαίδευσης και Δια Βίου Μάθησης (ΚΔΒΜ) του Ε.Κ.Π.Α., ενώ, έχοντας ως στόχο την συνεχή επιμόρφωση, έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων και ημερίδων.

Επί δύο έτη εργάστηκε ως Ψυχολόγος στον Σύλλογο Συμπαραστάσεως Κρατουμένων "Ο ΟΝΗΣΙΜΟΣ", έχοντας αναλάβει την συμβουλευτική και ψυχολογική υποστήριξη κρατουμένων, αποφυλακισμένων και των οικογενειών τους.

Από τον Ιανουάριο 2022 αρθρογραφεί στην ψυχολογική στήλη του συνδρομητικού περιοδικού "Σύνδεσμος", της Χριστιανικής Στέγης Καλαμάτας.

Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, αναλαμβάνει πλήθος περιστατικών και περιπτώσεων.

Παρέχει τη δυνατότητα επίσκεψης συνοδεία των κατοικιδίων των επισκεπτών, τα οποία είναι ευπρόσδεκτα και απολαμβάνουν την ίδια φροντίδα και σεβασμό.

Fakitsa Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Gyzi. She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and her postgraduate specialization in the program "Psychotherapy: Theoretical Frameworks, Clinical Applications, and Comparative Approaches" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has worked as a psychologist in mental health and social welfare settings, both in Greece and abroad, supporting individuals in precarious or transitional life situations and designing interventions that enhance mental resilience and personal development. Incorporating systemic theory at the core of her therapeutic approach, she focuses on understanding the individual within the contexts in which they live and relate. Her goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment where the individual can renegotiate their relationships, reinterpret their experiences, and discover new possibilities for meaning and personal choices.

Apostolopoulou Pinelopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Gkyzi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby in England and an MSc (Hons) in Child Psychology from the University of Central Lancaster. She trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has attended numerous continuing education seminars related to her scientific field. She works in Speech Therapy centers, provides parallel support, and in her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases covering the entire spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on the optimal service of the individualized needs of each person she undertakes.

Matthaiou Dimitrios is a Psychologist and Child Psychologist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Psychotherapy and Counseling Center and maintains a private practice in the Gyzi area of Attica.

Gogou Eirini is a Psychologist (BSc, MSc) and Psychotherapist with a private practice in the Gyzi area. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is completing postgraduate studies in Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Medical School of the University of Athens.

She specializes in Integrative Psychotherapy through the Contemporary Amphiaraion program (Technoblast, University of Crete) and has experience in individual psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, with an emphasis on anxiety, mood, personality, eating disorders, and anger management.

During her practice, she has worked in adult psychiatric units (Inpatient Department and Outpatient Clinics, Dafni) as well as in child psychiatric settings (Outpatient Clinics and Inpatient Department, Pediatric Clinic Agia Sofia), gaining valuable experience in clinical assessment and patient support at various stages of treatment.

Her approach is holistic and individualized, aiming to support each person in a way that respects their unique needs and dynamics. Through therapy, patients have the opportunity to discover coping strategies, enhance their self-awareness, and improve the quality of their daily life.

Tsoni Sevasti is a Psychologist (MSc) – Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the Gyzi area, where she provides psychotherapy sessions to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and has further specialized in the treatment of sexual disorders, having completed numerous continuing education programs. Her professional experience is extensive and includes work in various therapeutic and educational settings. She has offered individual and group psychotherapeutic support to populations with complex psychosocial needs, such as refugees, unaccompanied minors, and families in crisis, through humanitarian organizations such as PRAKSIS, MERIMNA, and the International Organization for Migration. Additionally, she has served as a school psychologist within initiatives of the Ministry of Education and has collaborated with Child and Adolescent Development Centers. She has presented scientific papers at national and international conferences and has delivered lectures and seminars in schools, teaching associations, and mental health facilities. Centered on scientific evidence, empathy, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, she approaches therapeutic work through a holistic and experiential lens, enhancing the psychological resilience of her clients.

Lyriotaki Polina is a licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapist. She maintains a private practice in the Gkyzi area. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (2016). She has a four-year specialization in Psychotherapy, with a focus on Group-Analytic Psychodrama and Sociotherapy from the Open Psychotherapeutic Center - Institute of Psychodrama - Sociotherapy (2017-2023). Additionally, she is undergoing training in Classical Psychodrama of Moreno (2024 to present) at the Psychodramatic Center for Personality Development (PSY.K.A.P). Alongside her private practice, she serves as a psychotherapist and coordinator of psychotherapeutic groups for adolescents and young adults at the Center for Supportive Psychosocial Services "Journey to Development." She has also volunteered at K.E.TH.E.A Exelixis, in the Mobile Street Work Unit, providing psychosocial services to individuals with addictions. Furthermore, she has worked as a Psychologist at The Smile of the Child, on the National SOS Line, managing calls for children at risk and providing psychological support. She continues to enhance her professional skills by attending and participating in a significant number of conferences, seminars, and training programs. Additionally, she attends supervision sessions and participates in workshops and psychotherapy groups to support her personal development. In her private practice in Gkyzi, she offers individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, adolescents, and children. She also coordinates psychotherapeutic groups using the Psychodrama method and organizes experiential workshops focused on personality development.

Maria Mpanti is a licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapist. She maintains a private practice in the Gkyzi area. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Indianapolis, a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Educational Psychology from Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands, and is a Regular Member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Society of Community Therapists, Sociotherapists & Psychodramatists of Greece. She has a four-year specialization in Psychotherapy with a focus on Group-Analytic Psychodrama and Sociotherapy from the Open Psychotherapeutic Center - Institute of Psychodrama - Sociotherapy. She possesses extensive work experience with adults, adolescents, families, and children facing mental and emotional difficulties in Psychotherapeutic and Community settings, both in Greece and the Netherlands. In her private practice, she offers individual psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents, as well as group sessions utilizing the psychotherapeutic method of Psychodrama.

Katerina Toulgaridou is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Gyzi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and completed her internship at the “Thetis” Shelter of EPAPSY. Immediately after her degree, she began a four-year training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. In recent years, she has been working by providing individual psychotherapy and counseling sessions to adults. Her aim is to create a profound therapeutic relationship within a safe, warm, and supportive environment, enabling the patient to explore their emotions, thoughts, and various aspects of the self.

Katerina Fragkou is a psychologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, with a Master's in Clinical Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neurosciences from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her clinical training, she has gained experience in various hospital and research settings. She has worked at the 414 Military Hospital and in the Neurology and Psychiatry Clinics of Aiginiteio Hospital, where she specialized in the diagnosis and support of individuals with neurological and psychiatric disorders. Additionally, she has collaborated with ELEPAP, acquiring valuable experience in the rehabilitation of individuals with neurodevelopmental difficulties. Concurrently, she has completed one year of training in Forensic Psychology and Psychiatric Forensics at the "Peri Psychis" Institute, as well as in counseling LGBTQIA2+ individuals. She has also received training in mood disorder management through the Bipolar Lab program, focusing on support for individuals with depression and bipolar disorder. She continuously enriches her knowledge and clinical practice, pursuing further specialization in Psychopathology at the Research University Mental Health Institute (E.P.I.PSY.) and has completed an advanced seminar at Panteion University on the prevention of gender-based violence and the enhancement of women's mental health. She is currently in the final year of training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. In parallel, she is training in EMDR Therapy through the certified TACT Hellas program, as well as in the diagnosis and treatment of psychosexual disorders at E.P.I.PSY. Through her multifaceted training, she applies scientifically validated psychotherapeutic methods, tailoring her approach to the unique needs of each individual.

Katsantonis Vasilis is a Psychologist with a private practice in Gkyzi. He is a doctoral candidate at the University of Oxford, specializing in Applied Psychology, with at least 15 years of experience in this field as well as in Clinical and Forensic Psychology. He holds a degree in Applied Psychology from Seattle University, Washington, and a master's diploma in Applied Psychology from the University of Oxford, as well as in Clinical and Forensic Psychology from the University of Portsmouth. Additionally, he has ten years of experience in Counseling Psychology. He is also a member of the American Psychological Association.

Despoina Papaggeli MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist for adults, children, and adolescents. She completed her undergraduate studies in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and holds a master's degree titled "Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. 

She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling.

She has attended multiple seminars related to various fields of mental health, including Drama Therapy, Psychoeducation, Special Education, Play Therapy, and LGBTQI+ counseling.

She has been active in the mental health field privately for several years, conducting online psychotherapy sessions with adults and, in collaboration with specialized therapy centers, sessions with children, adolescents, and families. In the past, she has volunteered in providing mental health and creative activity services to individuals with disabilities, as well as to patients at the Piraeus Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital "Metaxa". 

Her goal, through the therapeutic process, is to help each individual acquire the necessary tools to manage emotional and behavioral difficulties they face; essentially, to become the therapist of themselves. 

Giannos Papilas, BSc, MSc (cand.) – Psychologist, CBT Trainee Psychotherapist

Giannos Papilas is a licensed psychologist with a BSc in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a current MSc candidate in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the University of Strasbourg. He operates a private practice in the area of Gyzi, Athens, where he provides individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, grounded in the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

His clinical approach is centered on evidence-based methodologies, with an emphasis on enhancing psychological resilience, emotional regulation, and overall mental well-being. In addition to his formal academic training, he has received certification as a Marte Meo Practitioner, integrating therapeutic video-based techniques that support interpersonal awareness and change through guided self-observation.

Giannos has participated in volunteer initiatives with the Municipality of Athens and Amnesty International, gaining valuable experience working with socially vulnerable and multicultural populations. He is fluent in English and committed to ongoing professional development, supervision, and ethical clinical practice.

Mariolis Athanasios is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He trained in Integrative Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Center, certified by the University of Glasgow, COSCA. He also holds a degree in Counseling Skills from the same institution. He has completed training at the Lifelong Learning Center of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Grief and Emotional Trauma Management, Gender Roles and Stereotypes, as well as Self-Improvement and Assertive Behavior. Additionally, he has attended a training program in LGBTQ+ Counseling. He is continuing his education in Psychotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in a 4-year international specialization program in Counseling and Psychotherapy, where he has completed study cycles in Systemic and Narrative Approaches. Finally, he collaborates with the Mental Health Structure "Synypaxis," where he offers his services voluntarily to economically vulnerable adults.

His passion for the cognitive field of Psychology motivated him to shift from his initial studies in Economics to the field of Mental Health. He believes in the profound reciprocal value of working on oneself and operates within a framework of acceptance, respect, trust, and empathy, serving as a companion on each client’s unique journey toward personal development and well-being.

Tsixlas Fotis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice located in Gkyzi, on Alexandras Avenue. He holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a master's degree in Health Psychology from Aston University in the United Kingdom. He has attended the postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens. He is a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Psychotherapist, having completed his studies at the Institute of Behavioral Research and Therapy (ΙΕΘΣ). He has worked at the Institute of Preventive, Environmental, and Occupational Medicine Prolepsis, conducting research in the field of health promotion. Additionally, he has served at the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs as a Psychologist in Centers for Interdisciplinary Evaluation and Counseling, providing counseling services and assessment of learning difficulties. Concurrently, he collaborates with the Panhellenic Association for the Protection, Information & Assistance of Children with Heart Disease "The Heart of the Child," where he volunteers counseling services to parents of children with congenital heart disease. He specializes in anxiety management, interpersonal relationships, mood, and personality disorders. Furthermore, he focuses on supporting and improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions, as well as promoting health through the adoption of healthier behaviors.

Eleni Fyta is a psychologist based in Athens, maintaining a private practice and collaborating with therapy centers that support children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Patras, combining scientific expertise with a deeply human-centered therapeutic approach.She has completed training in Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through the Hellenic Society of Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (E.E.Ps.Ps.O.) and is currently participating in postgraduate programs in Clinical Psychopathology and Psychoanalysis.Her professional experience includes positions at therapy centers such as Mind Set Go! and To Spiti, as well as collaboration with the European Network of Women of Greece, where she provided psychological support to victims of domestic violence.Eleni has also been actively involved in volunteer work with the Hellenic Red Cross and various community programs offering educational and psychological support to refugees and migrants. She regularly attends psychoanalytic and psychological research conferences, reflecting her continuous professional development.Her therapeutic approach focuses on building a relationship of trust and authentic communication, helping individuals explore their inner conflicts and foster personal growth.

Pyromali Xristiana is a Mental Health Counselor and operates her private practice in Gkyzi. She holds a degree from the School of Philosophy, Pedagogics, and Psychology (F.P.Psi) with a specialization in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby and an HND in Counselling & Psychology from the Mediterranean College. In her pursuit of continuous professional development, she has completed numerous postgraduate programs and seminars at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as well as at the Counseling and Psychotherapy Center "Peri Psychis." In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person.