Psychotherapists in Attica

Piliati Ioanna is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains private practices in Vrilissia and Chalandri. She specializes in Systemic - Family Counseling and therapy for individuals and couples. She is a regular member of the Greek and European Association of Counseling. She works with individuals, couples, families, parents, and groups on issues related to gender identity, sexual difficulties, interpersonal relationships, anxiety problems, panic attacks, and other emotional difficulties and mood disorders, grief, and more. Within a framework of protection, safety, and acceptance, she works aiming at the psychological support of adolescents and adults. She focuses on highlighting their skills and psychological resources to empower them and achieve a harmonious life with balance. She has 25 years of experience and expertise in the fields of communication and personal development. She has collaborated with a wide network of individuals and groups with very diverse backgrounds, experiences, needs, behaviors, and lifestyles. She places great importance on the human need for understanding, acceptance, and support. She is an ally to the individual regarding their interpersonal relationships and the various challenges they face in different phases of their changing life. After her personal engagement with Systemic Psychotherapy, she decided to change her career path by obtaining a degree in Psychology and specializing in Systemic Counseling - Family Therapy.

Milioni Niki is a Psychologist with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She trained in Psychotherapy at Middlesex University and, following her studies, became a GIM (Guided Imagery and Music) therapist. She has extensive experience and has worked in private therapy centers for children as well as at the IKA Child Mental Health Center.

Η Πανουσάκου Άννα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Νέο Κόσμο, όπου αναλαμβάνει δυαδική θεραπεία σε έφηβους, ενήλικες καθώς και συμβουλευτική γονέων και θεραπεία ζεύγους. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών & Πολιτικών Επιστημών και πραγματοποίησε Πρακτική Άσκηση στο 414 Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Ειδικών Νοσημάτων (ΣΝΕΝ) στην Πεντέλη Αττικής, όπου συνέχισε την συνεργασία της ως Επιστημονική Συνεργάτης για ακόμη ενάμιση χρόνο στο τμήμα της Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής. Ενεπλάκη σε ερευνητικά προγράμματα που αφορούσαν τις πεποιθήσεις για την ψυχική υγείας και το στίγμα στον Ελληνικό Στρατό, όπως και με την παθολογική εμπλοκή στελεχών του Στρατού Ξηράς σε ουσίες (ναρκωτικά, αλκοόλ) και τζόγο. Αποτέλεσε μέλος της τηλεφωνικής γραμμής ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης για τον Στρατό και υπήρξε πρόσωπο αναφοράς ασθενών που νοσηλεύονταν στο κλειστό τμήμα της Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής, εμπειρία που εμπλούτισε το κλινικό της υπόβαθρο και την έφερε σε επαφή με βαριές μορφές ψυχοπαθολογίας. Παράλληλα, συνεργάστηκε με το κοινοτικό σπίτι «Θέτις» της Εταιρείας Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης και Ψυχικής Υγείας Ε.Π.Α.Ψ.Υ ως πρόσωπο αναφοράς ασθενούς με σκοπό την ψυχοκοινωνική του αποκατάσταση. Το 2013 εισήχθη στο μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα σπουδών Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχολογίας & Ψυχοθεραπείας του Αμερικανικού Κολεγίου Ελλάδος Deree, όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Γνωστική - Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία, στην ομαδική θεραπεία, στη συστημική (οικογενειακή θεραπεία) και σε βασικές αρχές Ψυχοδυναμικής θεραπείας. Εργάστηκε ως Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολόγος για 4 έτη στο Κέντρο Ειδικής Αγωγής "ΠΡΟΝΟΗΣΗ", στην Καλλιθέα Αττικής, αναλαμβάνοντας έφηβους και ενήλικες με ψυχικές διαταραχές (αγχώδεις/φοβίες, καταθλιπτικές, ψυχωτικές, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας). Δραστηριοποιήθηκε, επίσης, στον τομέα των σεμιναρίων για γονείς με έμφαση την ανάπτυξη και εξέλιξη του γονεϊκού τους ρόλου. Ανέλαβε τη συμβουλευτική γονέων στο κέντρο ειδικής αγωγής "Ανάπτυξη και Κίνηση" στην Αργυρούπολη Αττικής. Κλείνοντας, εργάστηκε ως Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολόγος σε Μονάδα Φροντίδας Ηλικιωμένων με έδρα την Νέα Σμύρνη (Οίκος Γαλήνης), παρακολουθώντας και στηρίζοντας τους ενοίκους καθώς και τους συγγενείς των ηλικιωμένων. Τέλος, τα τελευταία δυο χρόνια είναι επιστημονική εξωτερική συνεργάτης στην Πανελλήνια Εταιρεία Ψυχικής Υγείας Παιδιού και Ενηλίκου Π.Ε.Ψ.Υ.Π.Ε, η οποία εδράζεται στην Καλλιθέα Αττικής.

Georgios Vyrinis, MD, MSc, is a Psychiatrist and Certified Psychotherapist with a private practice in Voula, Athens. He has extensive clinical experience in Sweden, where he completed his psychiatric residency at Sahlgrenska University Hospital — the largest hospital in Scandinavia.

He has supported numerous individuals facing challenges such as Anxiety, Depressive mood, Bipolar disorder, Addiction issues, Self-destructive tendencies, as well as difficulties with focus, organization (e.g., ADHD) and social interaction (e.g., Asperger’s). He also has experience working with individuals struggling with obsessions, intrusive thoughts, or compulsive rituals (OCD), as well as in psychotic spectrum conditions.

His psychotherapy training spans eight years and includes:

– Certification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare

– Specialization in ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy) under the supervision of Dr. Allan Abbass, a renowned psychiatrist and psychotherapist

– Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

He strongly believes in the importance of the therapist’s personal inner work, having completed over 250 hours of personal psychotherapy as an essential part of understanding the therapeutic role.

In his private practice, he offers:

– Psychiatric evaluation and Diagnosis

– Follow-up with or without medication, based on each individual’s needs

– Individual and Group psychotherapy

– Couple therapy and Parental support

– Exploration of emotional and cognitive difficulties in adults

– Counseling on personal or professional development and management of inner conflicts

The psychotherapeutic methods are based on contemporary scientific research and are included in leading international clinical guidelines as first-line treatments for mental health difficulties. He integrates techniques that support both the understanding of thought patterns and the experiential processing of emotions.

He works with individuals across a wide spectrum of functionality — from those who are able to meet the demands of daily life and relationships, to those experiencing significant limitations due to persistent psychological or emotional difficulties.

He also has extensive experience working in hospital-based Liaison psychiatry, supporting patients facing mental health challenges related to physical illness, such as cancer or chronic medical conditions. He provides psychological and/or pharmacological support for grief and emotional distress related to motherhood, infertility, and perinatal periods.

Dr. Vyrinis is trained in providing online psychotherapy sessions, maintaining the depth and quality of the therapeutic relationship. He also offers home visits, when needed, for individuals with limited mobility or other restrictions.

His office is located in a quiet area of Voula, with available parking, and offers a warm and confidential setting. He conducts sessions in Greek, English, and Swedish.

Mitsopoulou Maria is a Mental Health Counselor who conducts individual sessions. After completing her studies in the Department of Communication and Mass Media at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she continued her education at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (Kallithea), obtaining a diploma in Mental Health Counseling following three years of training and practical experience, including case management and observation of self-awareness groups and individual sessions. Simultaneously, she complements her academic knowledge and skills by studying for a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at the Metropolitan College of Athens in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University (UK). Additionally, the specialist continually enhances her expertise by attending seminars and specialized training programs in various fields of mental health. Finally, she offers online sessions, with in-person counseling services expected to be available soon.

Sidiropoulos Stefanos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a professional practice license and maintains a private office in Kallithea, the city where he was born and raised. He holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and practices psychotherapy within the framework of the Systemic approach with individuals, couples, and families. He has been trained and worked in various mental health settings for over 15 years, gaining the necessary experience, and continues to attend numerous sessions and workshops related to mental health and the science of Psychology. Notably, he also has experience from the military as a psychologist, conducting more than 1500 interviews. His office is located in the heart of Kallithea at Davaki Square, right above "Apollonion." In this new friendly space, you have the option to choose between two differently decorated offices (Louis Quinze and modern style), selecting the one closest to your personality that inspires more trust and intimacy. It is worth noting that he offers his services not only at his private office but also through home visits and online via the internet, with all sessions conducted exclusively by Mr. Sidiropoulos Stefanos himself and only in the Greek language. The core values upheld by the office include creating an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and hope, a love for fellow human beings and the science of psychology, genuine interest, and sincere dialogue among all parties.

Panagiota Sampalou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with extensive experience in individual psychotherapy for adults and young adults, maintaining a private practice in Cholargos. She has been active in the field since 2014, concurrently engaging in academic teaching and participating in Psychoanalytic and Psychotherapeutic programs. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She possesses a professional psychologist license valid throughout the country issued by the General Directorate of Public Health and Social Welfare. She teaches "Psychodynamic Models" and "Psychodynamic Developmental Theories" at the Greek Center for Training – Psychotherapy through Arts. She specializes in Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy as well as classical Psychoanalytic thought and practice. She has participated as a speaker at conferences and workshops.

Danai Kotidou MSc is a Clinical Psychologist with a psychoanalytic orientation and maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She studied at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently pursued her postgraduate studies in the three-year Clinical Psychology program at the same institution. Currently, she participates in the clinical training of the Forum of Lacanian Psychoanalysis in Athens. Over the past six years, she has worked in the community as a Psychologist in public primary and secondary education as well as preschool education, and psychotherapeutically in specialized treatment centers. She has provided her services as a Clinical Psychologist in community mental health services such as the Psychiatric Home Care Unit of the "P. Sakellaropoulos" Mental Health Institute, Babel - a Mental Health Unit for Migrants, and the Center for Vocational Preparation and Psychosocial Rehabilitation of Aeginiteio Hospital. In her private practice, she welcomes adults, adolescents, and children seeking to work through mental difficulties through dialogue.

Natalia Moustikidou is a licensed psychologist,a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has specialized in the treatment of eating disorders through the Center for Education and Treatment of Eating Disorders (K.E.A.D.D.) and holds a Master Practitioner certification in Eating Disorders and Obesity from the National Centre for Eating Disorders in the United Kingdom.She works as a psychologist in a social service setting, providing psychosocial support and counseling to individuals and vulnerable groups. As part of her internship, she has worked with “The Smile of the Child” organization, as well as in a Center for Special Therapies for children and adolescents in Chania.Currently, she is completing her postgraduate studies in Applied Developmental Psychology at the Hellenic Open University, while also training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Institute of Psychology and Health (I.P.Y.).

She is also a graduate of the Department of Political Sciences at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.The sessions she provides are conducted exclusively online, with the option to be held in English as well.

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.

Naoum Stauros is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He studied at the Department of Psychology of Canterbury Christ Church University in England, with certified training in Integrative Psychotherapy from the European Association for Psychotherapy. He gained valuable experience by providing voluntary individual sessions at the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "Synypaksi". Alongside his practice, he writes articles and offers advisory responses to readers’ concerns as an external collaborator for the website "Boro". As part of his ongoing education and professional development, he attends numerous training programs and seminars on psychotherapeutic topics. In his practice, he undertakes the treatment and management through individual sessions of anxiety disorders as well as obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, depression, panic attacks, specific phobias, sleep and mood disorders, psychosomatic and eating disorders.

Drakou Ioanna is a Mental Wellness Consultant certified by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in psychotherapy both in theory and practice, as well as in positive psychology. She holds a diploma from the European International University (EIU- Paris) with a specialization in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and a diploma from the Mediterranean College. Additionally, she is certified in Art Therapy by the international organization Nocn (UK). Her goal is to combine scientific knowledge with creative methods, supporting individuals to manage emotional difficulties and lead more functional and enjoyable lives.

Georgios Zaxariadis is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Sociologist who maintains a private practice in Glyfada. He studied International Psychology (BS) at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands, and completed postgraduate studies at Utrecht University in the field of Clinical Psychology with a dissertation focusing on Epigenetics and Neuroplasticity. Additionally, he studied Sociology (BA) at the University of Crete in the field of Political Anthropology and holds certification in Social Psychology from Paul Valéry University Montpellier (Southern France). He completed his internship at a private mental health institution in Leiden (AntiLoneliness). He worked for two years as an assistant professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam, earning the title of "PBL - Problem Based Learning" higher education instructor. In Greece, he is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS). He has worked and continues to collaborate as a Psychotherapist in private institutions as well as in academic positions managing educational seminars and study programs, such as the Educational Institute of Synthetic Approach (EK.ISY.P). Furthermore, he participated in the administration of psychodiagnostic instruments for measuring neurodegenerative disorders at Aeginiteio Hospital of Athens. He has been trained in Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS) and stays updated with the latest research and academic developments by attending and participating in numerous conferences.

Ο Ψυχαρμός είναι ένας σύγχρονος χώρος συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας για ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους. Υποστηρίζουμε άτομα, ζευγάρια, γονείς και οικογένειες μέσα από μια επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη και συνεργατική θεραπευτική διαδικασία που εστιάζει στις σχέσεις, την επικοινωνία και την ενίσχυση των προσωπικών και συλλογικών αποθεμάτων. Η λέξη «Ψυχαρμός» επιλέχθηκε για να συμβολίσει το σημείο ένωσης. Ο αρμός είναι το σημείο όπου δύο επιφάνειες συναντιούνται και συγκρατούνται. Στην ανθρώπινη εμπειρία, ο εαυτός δεν είναι ενιαίος· αποτελείται από πολλαπλές φωνές, ρόλους και βιώματα. Η θεραπεία αποτελεί μια διαδικασία μέσω της οποίας αυτές οι πλευρές μπορούν να συνυπάρξουν, να διαλεχθούν και να συνδεθούν. Παράλληλα, αναγνωρίζουμε ότι το άτομο διαμορφώνεται μέσα στις σχέσεις του και ότι η αλλαγή γεννιέται στη συνάντηση. Η θεραπεία δεν αφορά την εξάλειψη των ρωγμών, αλλά τη δημιουργία ενός νέου τρόπου ένωσης.

Η Χάιδω Ζαρδαβά είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc. - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης (Α.Π.Θ.). Συνέχισε την κλινική της εκπαίδευση στο πρόγραμμα μετεκπαίδευσης στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία στην Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Α.Π.Θ και τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στην Ιατρική Σχολή Αθηνών στη «Διασυνδετική Ψυχιατρική: Απαρτιωμένη Φροντίδα Σωματικής και Ψυχικής Υγείας» και στη «Ψυχική Υγεία και Ψυχιατρική Παιδιού και Εφήβου». Ακόμα, ειδικεύτηκε στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία Ενηλίκων, Παιδιών και Εφήβων στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας (ΚΕ.Σ.ΜΕ.Θ.) από το 2019 έως το 2024. Από το 2016 έως το 2022 εργάστηκε σε Μ.Κ.Ο. και Διεθνείς Οργανισμούς ως ψυχολόγος σε δομές φιλοξενίας, σε θέσεις συντονισμού ψυχοκοινωνικών υπηρεσιών, καθώς και ως ψυχολόγος για το προσωπικό του Διεθνούς Οργανισμού Μετανάστευσης. Από το 2022 έως και σήμερα εργάζεται ως ψυχολόγος στο Συμβουλευτικό Κέντρο Στήριξης στο Πένθος της Μέριμνας στην Αθήνα, όπου παρέχει υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής στήριξης σε γονείς, παιδιά και εφήβους που βιώνουν την απώλεια ή/και την απειλητική για τη ζωή ασθένεια αγαπημένου προσώπου. Ιδιωτικά παρέχει υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους από το 2022 έως και σήμερα.

Η Σέβη Σερνεσλίδη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Αποφοίτησε με άριστα από το τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Ολοκλήρωσε την πρακτική της άσκηση στην Εταιρία Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής Π. Σακελλαρόπουλος στις Μονάδες Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης και στα Κέντρα Ημέρας. Συνέχισε την κλινική της εκπαίδευση στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Βοστανείου Νοσοκομείου Λέσβου. Ειδικεύτηκε στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας (ΚΕ.Σ.ΜΕ.Θ.) από το 2019 έως το 2023. Ακόμη, έχει ολοκληρώσει εισαγωγική εκπαίδευση στη Γνωστική και Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (ΓΣΘ) και στην Ειδική Αγωγή στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου, καθώς και επιμόρφωση στην Ψυχολογία και Συμβουλευτική της Χρόνιας Νόσου και της Αναπηρίας στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο. Η επαγγελματική της διαδρομή περιλαμβάνει την παροχή παράλληλης στήριξης σε παιδιά και εφήβους με Διαταραχές Αυτιστικού Φάσματος (ΔΑΦ) από το 2020 έως και το 2023, καθώς και υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους από το 2024 έως και σήμερα.

Argyri Eirini is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies at the University of Central Lancashire in the United Kingdom. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy for Adults, Adolescents, and Children at the Institute of Research and Therapy of Behavior. Additionally, she specialized in Art Therapy, focusing on Visual Arts, at the University of the Aegean. She has extensive experience, having worked in various institutions such as Special Therapy Centers, Primary and Secondary Education, as well as hospitals. Finally, she served as a Psychology Lecturer at Metropolitan College.

Aggelopoulou Aggeliki is a licensed Psychologist maintaining a private practice in Athens in the Hilton area, holding a degree in Psychology from the University of Essex (United Kingdom) and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology (MSc) from London Metropolitan University. She specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adult Counseling, and the administration of psychometric tests MMPI-2 and MMPI-3. She continues to advance professionally through specialized training in modern psychotherapy methods such as Virtual Reality Therapy (VRET) and psychological assessment, aiming to provide evidence-based and personalized care. She is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), a full member of the Hellenic Counseling Society (HCS), and a full member of the European Association for Counselling (EAC).

Mparlou Klea BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos and serves as a Supervisor of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Westminster and a master's degree in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from Goldsmiths College - University of London. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with Eating Disorders and in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for patients with Borderline Personality Disorder at the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital. Furthermore, she received training in Behavioral Interventions for the management of somatic symptoms from the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research. She has worked as a Scientific Collaborator at the RECBT - Hellenic Institute of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and as a Psychologist at the Athens Alzheimer Association. Finally, she has served as a Teaching Psychologist in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling (KEPSYSY). In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each individual patient.