Psychotherapists in Kesariani

Stamou Xrysi is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specialized in adult therapy, conducting online sessions. Her approach is Integrative Psychotherapy, which combines elements from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Person-Centered Psychotherapy, tailoring the therapeutic process to the needs of each individual. Additionally, she incorporates Psychoeducation as an integral part of the sessions, providing clients with valuable knowledge and practical tools for better understanding and managing their challenges. She began her academic career in the Performing Arts before turning to Psychology. She holds a Higher National Diploma in Counseling and Psychology, a BSc in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University, as well as a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counseling from the University of Derby. She has experience in clinical and private therapeutic settings, such as the Neurological Clinic of Agios Georgios (Nees Pagases) and private psychotherapy centers. She is specialized in the management of anxiety disorders and panic attacks, improving interpersonal relationships, addressing specific phobias, and enhancing self-esteem and self-confidence. She continues her education with a focus on Psychological Trauma, ensuring that her therapeutic practices are always modern and effective.

Margaritis Giorgos is a graduate of the Social Work Department of the Hellenic Mediterranean University and a specialist Person-Centered Psychotherapist, experienced in supporting children, adolescents, and families. He provides counseling and psychotherapy services, based in Vyronas.

Through his experience in programs and volunteer activities, he has developed the ability to collaborate with diverse groups and offer support to young people, enhancing skill development and social awareness.

Every collaboration with him is based on trust and aims at positive changes in the lives of those who choose him.

Panagiotopoulos Nikolaos Kai Synergates is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and a PhD candidate specializing in Internet Psychology and Artificial Intelligence (research dissertation at Università telematica di Pegaso). Concurrently, he serves as the Scientific Director of the Anxiety Management Center (diagnosis and therapeutic intervention - SMS). His scientific interests focus on trauma and personality. Together with a team of five specialist psychologists at the practice, he enriches his experience in applied psychotherapy and psychology. He studied Psychology at Università di Roma La Sapienza and holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the same university. He is a certified facilitator of the ACT program (a retraining and violence prevention program for children and adolescents) conducted by the Hellenic Psychological Society in collaboration with the APA (American Psychological Association). He has undergone further training in psychotherapy (both conscious and unconscious). Specifically, in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, and Sports Psychology (mental trainer in psicologia dello sport). He holds specializations in clinical supervision, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR trauma therapy, and Cinema Therapy. Finally, as part of his continuous professional development, he has received training in psychometric tools for personality assessment (including the M.M.P.I) and in modern virtual reality (VR) tools. He is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, EMDR HELLAS, and a founding member of the international CBT-Hypnopsy association.

She was born in Athens and obtained her degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) (psychologist professional license, No. 1064783). She continued her education by completing a three-year training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, followed by additional training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Center. Subsequently, she earned her certification in trauma therapy – EMDR, at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. Additionally, she has attended various seminars and received training in biofeedback (a non-pharmacological therapeutic approach). She works as a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and collaborates with the Stress Management Center SMS (Stress Management Solutions). She specializes in anxiety and stress management, panic attack treatment, depression treatment, and eating disorder issues. She also specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety-related issues, such as performance anxiety and the management of various other distressing emotions, as well as in parental counseling. The intervention is personalized and collaborative with the individual, considering various factors that become clear through individual interviews and questionnaires, aiming at the overall enhancement of the individual's quality of life across all domains.

Pliakou Maria BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kaisariani (near Karavel - Evangelismos metro station). She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, completing her fourth year of studies at Universität Konstanz in Germany, following a scholarship she received. During her studies, she completed clinical training at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki (P.H.Th.) and at the Day Care Center for Individuals with Memory Disorders. After completing her undergraduate studies, she gained significant experience in the assessment and support of patients with severe mental disorders, within the framework of clinical training in mental health at the Psychiatric Clinic of Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Clinical Psychology through postgraduate studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands, completing clinical training at the Leiden University Treatment and Expertise Centre, providing psychological support to university students. She followed a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (SCBS), and received theoretical training in therapy for children and adolescents. She worked for several years as a psychotherapist in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute for Research and Behavior Therapy (IRBT), and has worked in numerous therapy centers, providing individual psychotherapy to adults, children, adolescents, as well as counseling for parents.

Vasilakis Kostis is a licensed Psychologist who offers psychotherapeutic sessions to adolescents and adults. His goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship characterized by empathy and acceptance, where the individual can explore the self and develop innate abilities within a safe and understanding environment.

He has worked in organizations such as the Ministry of Labor and in private therapeutic settings, providing counseling and psychological support, administering psychometric instruments, and collaborating closely with families.

He studied Psychology at the University of Nicosia and Communication at Panteion University. He has been trained in Systemic Therapy and specializes in Person-Centered and Focusing/Experiential Psychotherapy.

Konstantoulaki Eleni MSc, MA is a licensed Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist specialized in the Systemic - Existential approach, with experience in the treatment of adolescents, young adults, adults, couples (EFT | Emotionally Focused Therapy) and families. She provides psychotherapy both individually and in group settings, with sessions available online. Her goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment where each individual or group can feel acceptance and trust, having the space to explore thoughts, feelings, and relationships, progressing with awareness towards a more conscious, meaningful, and authentic life.

Santamouri Maria is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, and maintains her practice in Pangrati.

She has received postgraduate training in clinical psychopathology from the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. At the Medical School of the same educational institution, she completed her postgraduate studies in addiction (substance dependence, behavioral addictions, eating disorders). Currently, she is collaborating with the Personality Disorders Department and the Psychological Laboratory of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic (Aiginiteio Hospital) for the preparation of her doctoral dissertation.

She has worked providing psychological support services to adolescents and young adults in Primary and Secondary Education and to children with developmental disorders in Centers for Children with Disabilities (ΚΔΗΦ). Within the framework of educational/research collaboration with the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of NKUA, she has gained significant clinical experience in anxiety and affective disorders. Since 2021, she has been working by providing psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults with mental health problems at the EKPS P. Sakellaropoulos.

Her psychotherapeutic approach is psychoanalytic with Lacanian orientation, offering individual sessions that take into account the uniqueness of each patient and their individualized needs and desires, aiming at a deeper understanding of the self and its subjective truth.

Mr. Komninos Vasilis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains his private practice in Ilisia. He holds a BSc(Hons) in Psychology from the Open University of the United Kingdom and a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling from the University of Brighton. He has been trained in Group Systemic Psychotherapy at the Family Therapy Center and completed his specialization in group therapy at the Relational Group Psychotherapy Institute, under the direction and supervision of Mr. Stavros Charalambidis. He has served as a Psychologist - mental health counselor at The Rock Clinic in Brighton, a Group Therapist at the Family Therapy Center, as well as at ISOΨ. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person. Mr. Komninos, within the framework of his lifelong learning, regularly participates in seminars and international conferences and has presented clinical cases at scientific panels related to group and individual psychotherapy. Notable examples include the 1st Symposium on Relational Psychoanalysis and Group Psychotherapy in Athens, Oct/21, the online IARPP Symposium, Jan/22, the 18th Annual IARPP Conference, Los Angeles, USA, Jun/22, and the 21st international IAGP conference, Pescara, Italy, Jul/22. He is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and a member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA).

Marianne Najm, MSc, is a dedicated psychologist practicing privately in Athens. She earned her Psychology degree from the University of Paris and holds a Master's degree in Organizational and CyberPsychology. Currently, she is undergoing specialized training in Psychoanalysis. Marianne is deeply committed to her profession, regularly attending seminars and conferences that focus on psychoanalytic approaches. She volunteers her expertise to provide invaluable psychological support services. She has actively contributed to various psychotherapeutic projects in Athens, with a particular emphasis on assisting individuals struggling with addiction and supporting the foreigner population, including children and adults. Her contributions extend beyond clinical work. As one of the esteemed scientific collaborators of Ecole Française de Cyberpsychologie, Marianne actively contributes to research exploring the effects of new technologies on mental health. Her areas of expertise include clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and social psychology. Marianne extends her influence to educational and corporate settings. She frequently conducts workshops, helping schools and businesses navigate the use of New Technologies in the workplace and promoting their responsible recreational use. Originally from France, Marianne Najm has been a resident of Athens since 2006, proficient in Greek, French, and English.

Niki Sofoulaki is a Social Worker and Systemic Psychotherapist, maintaining a private office in Ilisia. She trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρώπινων Σχέσεων and has been working since 2018 supporting individuals and families. She deeply believes that every person has within them the capacity for growth. As a systemic therapist, she approaches each session through the lens of relationships, how we were raised, which beliefs we inherited, and how we learn to belong.

Throughout her professional journey, she has worked therapeutically with individuals who have experienced deep traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, issues related to self-awareness, and more. Her work is based on connection, trust, and acceptance, through an open dialogue with the individual(s), providing the necessary space and time they need. The systemic approach is applied in individual sessions, couples therapy, family therapy, and groups, depending on the needs and goals of the individual(s), with respect for each person’s pace and the uniqueness of every relationship.

Since 2018, she has been actively involved in the field of mental health, while her private practice began in 2021, where she provides psychotherapy sessions and counseling to individuals and families. Having had the opportunity to meet and support people at very different stages of their lives, her professional journey began in NGOs, where she worked with vulnerable social groups. She provided counseling support aimed at social reintegration, helping people gradually regain a sense of safety and connection with their support systems. She has also worked clinically in a Day Center for individuals with psychosis and related disorders. There, she coordinated therapeutic rehabilitation groups, in which the group functioned as a field of relationship, interaction, and meaning-making of experience, supporting functionality, daily life, and the reconnection of individuals with their social role, while at the same time providing individual psychotherapeutic support to people facing mental health difficulties. This experience taught her in depth how important it is to see the person beyond the diagnosis, within the system of relationships, experiences, and meanings that surround them.

In addition, alongside her private office, she also works in an adolescent and family unit. There, she supports young people experiencing intense emotional difficulties, while also providing family psychotherapy sessions, aiming to empower the entire system and restore bonds within the family framework.

Η Λιτσάκη Υρώ είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και μεταπτυχιακή εξειδίκευση στη Συμβουλευτική και Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής της πορείας, έχει αποκτήσει εμπειρία στην ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και στην ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη ατόμων με σοβαρές ψυχικές διαταραχές, καθώς και στη θεραπευτική εργασία με οικογένειες και φροντιστές. Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει τη διαχείριση ενός ευρέος φάσματος ψυχικών και συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών, όπως αγχώδεις διαταραχές, διαταραχές διάθεσης, ζητήματα αυτοεκτίμησης, διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες και κλινική συμπτωματολογία. Η συνεχής εκπαίδευση και η συστηματική κλινική εποπτεία αποτελούν βασικούς άξονες της επαγγελματικής της εξέλιξης. Παράλληλα, βρίσκεται σε πολυετή εκπαίδευση στην Ψυχανάλυση Ομάδας, Οικογένειας και Ζεύγους, στο πλαίσιο του πενταετούς εκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος του ΕΛΕΚΙΝ, διευρύνοντας περαιτέρω την κλινική της κατάρτιση και την κατανόηση των δυναμικών που αναπτύσσονται στις διαπροσωπικές και οικογενειακές σχέσεις. Συμμετέχει ενεργά σε συλλόγους οικογενειών ατόμων με ψυχιατρική εμπειρία, μέσα από εθελοντική δράση, ψυχοεκπαίδευση και υποστηρικτικές παρεμβάσεις. Έχει επίσης συμμετάσχει ως ομιλήτρια σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια, ημερίδες και βιβλιοπαρουσιάσεις, συμβάλλοντας ενεργά στον επιστημονικό διάλογο γύρω από θέματα ψυχικής υγείας. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη δημιουργία μιας σταθερής και ασφαλούς σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης, μέσα στην οποία το άτομο μπορεί να διερευνήσει τις δυσκολίες του, να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του και να επεξεργαστεί ουσιαστικά τα βιώματά του. Στόχος της είναι να συνοδεύει κάθε θεραπευόμενο με σεβασμό, συνέπεια και επαγγελματική ευθύνη στη δική του προσωπική πορεία προς την ψυχική ενδυνάμωση και την ουσιαστική αλλαγή.

Diamantopoulou Korina MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. She holds a Psychology degree from Goldsmiths College, University of London, and completed postgraduate studies at the University of Edinburgh, along with specialized training in Integrative Psychotherapy. Additionally, she received training in the Portage Early Intervention System from the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Unit, as well as in the Montessori Teaching Method from the Maria Goudeli School. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with numerous psychological support centers. Currently, in her private adult counseling and psychotherapy practice, she provides individual and group therapy with an emphasis on the integrative model. Her psychotherapeutic approach is based on a model that assumes the diversity of individuals and the complexity of the person do not conform to a single model of human behavior, and therefore no single approach is sufficient. Since the factors influencing human behavior are numerous and unique to each individual, a tailored model must be developed to meet the specific needs of each person at a given time. Finally, sessions are also available in English.

Dimitra Nakou is a Psychologist, graduate of Panteion University, with a Master’s specialization in Forensic and Psychiatric Forensic Science from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has also completed further training in School Psychology and a three-year program in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica.She has extensive professional experience in both public and private mental health, education, and social support settings. Dimitra has worked as a psychologist in Vocational High Schools (EPAL) in Agrinio and at the Second Chance School of Athens, providing individual and group counseling to adolescents and adult learners, focusing on issues such as anxiety, self-esteem, school adaptation, and interpersonal relationships.She has also collaborated with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum at the Elefsina Accommodation Facility, offering psychological assessment and support to vulnerable populations and victims of violence, in cooperation with European agencies such as the EUAA. In addition, she has worked in Special Therapy Centers and educational institutions, supporting children and adolescents with learning, behavioral, and emotional difficulties (ASD, ADHD, anxiety disorders).In her private practice in Athens, she provides psychological support and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, based on a psychodynamic approach. Her work focuses on the therapeutic relationship, the exploration of inner conflicts, and the enhancement of emotional resilience within a safe and empathetic therapeutic environment.

Konstantina Garoufali is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, Aeginiteio Hospital. She pursued the Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapeutic (CBT) approach, in which she was trained at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. She is currently in the final year of her postgraduate studies in Forensic Psychology (M.Sc. Forensic Psychology) at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), England. Her professional experience was gained at the Day Care and Day Service Center for People with Disabilities "Iliaktida" in Agrinio and as an independent individual psychotherapist under the supervision of a Psychologist with a Cognitive-Behavioral orientation. She completed her practical training at the Prevention Center for Substance Abuse of the Municipality of Zografou and at the Care Station for Addicted Individuals of OKANA, while also volunteering as a Mental Health Counselor at ELEPAP Agrinio. As part of her continuous education and training, she has attended numerous postgraduate programs, seminars, and conferences related to the advancement of psychological research, grief, the phenomenon of substance addiction, the social & legal aspects of criminality, among others.

Adamtziloglou Maxi is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pagkrati. She is a graduate of the Psychology School at the University of Lumière Lyon 2 and holds a Master's degree in "Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology" from the Psychology Department of the same university. In France, she worked in Child Psychiatry Centers and Day Centers providing individual and group psychotherapies. In Greece, she has collaborated with private and international humanitarian organizations offering counseling services to vulnerable population groups (refugee populations, victims of gender-based violence, etc.). She has extensive experience in the humanitarian field providing crisis intervention services. Simultaneously, she has also worked in Special Therapy Centers providing individual psychotherapy and parent counseling services. Furthermore, Ms. Adamtziloglou specializes in Systemic Psychotherapy and in her private practice offers specialized adult psychotherapy services, couple therapy, and parent counseling both online and in person.

Dr. Mamounas Ioannis, MD, PhD, is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pagrati. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Naples, Italy, and specialized in Psychiatry, initially training at the Neurological Clinic of the Theia Pronias Hospital "H Pammakaristos" and subsequently at the Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. During his specialization, he participated in psychiatric research, completed training in Cognitive Psychotherapy, and worked as an on-call physician at the private Psychiatric Clinic "Galini." He later served as a Psychiatrist at the Vocational Rehabilitation Center of Aeginiteio Hospital, while simultaneously being an on-call Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Clinic "Ch. Sinouris." Since 2003, he has been a Psychiatrist at the Local Health Unit of Pagrati of the Social Insurance Institute (IKA) and concurrently a physician for the Special Disability Committees of the Institute. From 2000 to 2010, he completed his training at the Society for Group Analysis and Family Psychotherapy, of which he is a member. Finally, in 2013, he was awarded a doctorate from the University of Athens with honors, with a doctoral thesis titled: "Study of the Predictive Significance of Biological and Psychosocial Factors for the Clinical Severity and Course of Schizophrenic Disorders."