Psychotherapists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Varvara Karpouzou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at the University of East London as well as in Child Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. She specialized in Systemic-Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, which is based on the Synthetic Model of Systemic Therapy, as well as in the Diagnosis and Psychotherapy of Children through the SANE (System attachment Narrative Encephalon) perspective, an enriched model of systemic psychotherapy that integrates elements from attachment theory, the narrative approach, and neuroscience findings into therapeutic practice. She was trained in Sue Johnson's model, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), is a certified couples therapist, and an official member of the EFT Greek Network and the ICEEFT (International Center for Excellence in EFT). Her scientific interest in psychological trauma led her to train in the psychotherapeutic method EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for addressing emotional distress and symptoms arising from adverse life experiences or events. The Psychologist collaborates with EPIPSY, specifically with the Day Hospital. It is worth noting that, perceiving science as a dynamic process in constant evolution and wishing to be part of this process, she participates in numerous seminars and conferences both in Greece and abroad. In her private practice, she addresses a wide range of cases, combining her scientific rigor with the experience gained from over 25 years of professional activity. She is an official member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS), the EFT Greek Network, and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH).

Maria Legaki is a Psychologist - Specialist Systemic Psychotherapist licensed to practice and provides online sessions. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in Systemic Psychotherapy through a certified four-year training at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships. Additionally, she regularly participates in seminars and workshops related to the field of mental health, aiming for continuous education and professional development.

She has gained valuable experience on the "Talk to Me" support line, providing psychological support to adults facing various difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Furthermore, she has completed an internship at the psychiatric clinic of the P.G.N. "Attikon" and at the psychosocial rehabilitation shelter "Thetis".

In sessions, she utilizes the systemic approach, which focuses not only on the individual but also on their relationships with significant others (family, partner, friends), as these influence and shape behavior. Her main goal is to offer a space of trust and safety where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings in order to develop new, more functional ways of managing their difficulties.

Konstantina Menouti BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who has maintained a private practice in Cholargos since 2014. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed the “MSc in Music, Mind and Brain” and “MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology” programs at Goldsmiths and Birkbeck, University of London, respectively. Additionally, she has been trained in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Community Psychotherapy for children and adults in both individual and group settings and has participated in national and international conferences with scientific presentations and experiential workshops. Furthermore, she holds a diploma in Music Therapy with a focus on infancy and early childhood. She has worked in Psychotherapy Centers as a psychologist and psychotherapist and at Metropolitan College as a supervisor of thesis projects and as a lecturer in Psychobiology and Cognitive Psychology.

Mary Koronaiou is a Psychologist specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy, and she runs a private practice in Vrilissia, where she provides psychotherapy and counseling services to adults, couples, and families. She holds a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Psychology from the University of East London, as well as a Master’s degree (MSc) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Hellenic American University. She is currently specializing in the Systemic Approach at the training and research institute “Logo Psychis,” in the SANE model (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon), which integrates attachment theory, narrative psychology, and neuroscience. This approach focuses on understanding relationships, interaction patterns, and personal narratives that shape an individual’s experience. Within her therapeutic practice, she works with issues related to interpersonal relationship difficulties, anxiety management, stress, anger, phobias, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, and depression. Sessions are offered both in person and online, in either Greek or English.

Galani Xristina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Neo Iraklio. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed postgraduate studies in Work Psychology at the University of Nottingham. She is certified in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) by the Hellenic Institute of Emotion-Focused Therapy and specializes in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logos Psyche." Additionally, she is certified as a Parenting Trainer by Gordon International and as a Coach by the ICF (Solution Focused Coaching, Solution Surfers). She also collaborates as a consulting psychologist with private educational institutions and has significant experience as a psychotherapist.

Karatza Eugenia is a Psychologist and Existential – Systemic Psychotherapist with experience in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and couples, as well as in parent counseling. She maintains a private practice in Pefki. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently completed a six-year training in Existential – Systemic Psychotherapy at the ANTISTIXI Psychotherapeutic Institute, under the supervision of Psychiatrists/Child Psychiatrists/Psychotherapists Mr. Dimitris Karagiannis and Ms. Eleni Karagianni. Concurrently, she has specialized in learning disabilities, providing assessment and intervention with scientifically validated tools such as WISC-V, DTLA-3/4, L-a-T-O, and the Mathematical Proficiency Test for children aged 4–16 years. She regularly attends conferences and training seminars related to psychotherapy, relationship dynamics, and contemporary psychological approaches. As a psychotherapist, she holds a profound interest in how each individual relates to themselves and to others, and how through this relationship new paths of development and meaning can be discovered. Her approach is based on the principles of Existential and Systemic Psychotherapy, viewing the individual as a unity extending across the three temporal dimensions of past, present, and future. She believes that through connection, the possibility for deeper understanding, internal coherence, and the creation of new meaning in life emerges. She works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families seeking understanding, balance, and authenticity in their relationships and way of living.

Periklis Papadopoulos is a Psychologist – CBT Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri, Athens.He graduated from the Department of Psychology of Panteion University and holds a professional license to practice Psychology throughout Greece (License No. 7057). In 2018, he was admitted to the Hellenic Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies – Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy, for a 4-year training program leading to certification as a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist (CBT). He graduated with a scholarship and was awarded the “Konstantinos Efthymiou” Prize for outstanding academic performance (exams).From 2018 to 2024, he served as a Clinical Psychologist and later as Head of the Psychology Department at the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health of Dr. Thanos Askitis.He specialized in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions (in men, women, and couples), marital and relationship issues, as well as sexual education for children and adolescents.In addition, he has worked extensively in individual psychotherapy with adults presenting with sexual disorders, depression, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias), obsessive-compulsive disorder, illness anxiety disorder, somatic symptom disorder, and personality disorders.He has contributed as co-author to the course “Special Topics in Andrology”, within the unit “The Role of Psychiatry in Andrology”, at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.He is a member of the Scientific Committee of the Hellenic Society of Sexology and Intergender Relationships. He has also participated in the Durex program “learn how to do it” on sexual education for adolescents, under the auspices of the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health of Dr. Thanos Askitis.He has been a speaker at scientific conferences and lectures on human sexuality and mental health. He has delivered talks to parents and students on “Sexual Education in Adolescence” as a Scientific Associate of the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health, and has published articles on the Institute’s website as well as in scientific journals in Greece and Cyprus.During his undergraduate studies, he completed internships at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (PSNA) and later at the Amalthia Hostel as a trainee Psychologist. From 10/2009 to 05/2011, he undertook practical training at the Special Experimental Primary School of the University of Athens, under the supervision of Dr. Konstantinos Michailidis, focusing on psychological support and assessment of children with special needs.During his military service (01/2016–10/2016), he served as a Psychologist at the 414 Military Hospital and in military units in Sparta and Arta. He has also collaborated with Dr. K. Dimitroulis (Obstetrician – Gynecologist Surgeon) at the Biogenetic Center, offering psychological support to couples facing infertility.Since 2013, he has been practicing individual psychotherapy with adults in private practice.

Η Αθηνά Γονατά είναι Ψυχολόγος και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, αριστούχος απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου (Αρ. Πρωτ. 315016). Πραγματοποιεί ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε εφήβους και ενήλικες και συνεδρίες θεραπείας ζεύγους, δια ζώσης στο Νέο Ψυχικό και online.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευσή της στην Γνωσιακή & Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ιατρικό Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο Θεσσαλονίκης (Ι.Ψ.Κ.). Παράλληλα είναι εκπαιδευόμενη στην Συστημική Οικογενειακή Θεραπεία στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Θεραπείας, Εκπαίδευσης και Συμβουλευτικής (Κε.ΣΥ.Θ.Ε.Σ.), διευρύνοντας την επιστημονική και θεραπευτική της κατάρτιση με έμφαση στην κατανόηση του ανθρώπου μέσα στο πλαίσιο των σχέσεων και του περιβάλλοντός του.

Η θεραπευτική της πορεία ξεκίνησε στο Ψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών «Γ. Γεννηματάς», όπου ήρθε σε επαφή με διαφορετικές κλινικές εικόνες, ανθρώπους και θεραπευτικές ανάγκες. Η εμπειρία αυτή αποτέλεσε σημαντικό βήμα και συνέβαλε ουσιαστικά στον τρόπο με τον οποίο διαμορφώθηκε η θεραπευτική της ματιά.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στην εξατομικευμένη κατανόηση κάθε ανθρώπου και της προσωπικής του ιστορίας. Ιδιαίτερη σημασία δίνει στον τρόπο με τον οποίο διαμορφώνονται και επαναλαμβάνονται μοτίβα στις σχέσεις, στην επικοινωνία και στον τρόπο με τον οποίο οι άνθρωποι συνδέονται μεταξύ τους. Η οπτική αυτή αξιοποιείται τόσο στην ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία όσο και στην θεραπεία ζεύγους, όπου το ενδιαφέρον στρέφεται στην δυναμική της σχέσης, στις ανάγκες των δύο συντρόφων, στους τρόπους επικοινωνίας και στις δυσκολίες που μπορεί να έχουν δημιουργηθεί μεταξύ τους.

Η θεραπεία αποτελεί έναν χώρο όπου μπορεί κανείς να σταθεί με μεγαλύτερη προσοχή στις σκέψεις, τα συναισθήματα και τις σχέσεις του, να κατανοήσει καλύτερα όσα τον δυσκολεύουν και να επεξεργαστεί όσα βιώνει με τον δικό του ρυθμό. Μέσα σε ένα πλαίσιο αποδοχής και ασφάλειας, η θεραπευτική διαδικασία μπορεί να ανοίξει τον δρόμο για νέους, πιο λειτουργικούς τρόπους διαχείρισης των δυσκολιών και της σύνδεσης με τον εαυτό και τους άλλους.

Katía Troumpouki works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and Dance Therapist. She holds a BSc in Psychology, an MSc in Counseling, and has received further training in Dance Therapy, Analytical Group and Family Psychotherapy, Couples Therapy, as well as Trauma Therapy (EMDR). She is an active member of the British Psychological Society (B.P.S). She has worked with diverse clinical populations in facilities in Greece and abroad for the past 20 years.

Additionally, in her private practice, she conducts psychoeducation seminars for parents and experiential workshops for children, adolescents, and adults.

Η Λαμπρινάκη Ελίνα είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Κοινωνική Λειτουργός και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά γραφεία στα Βριλήσσια και στην Πεντέλη. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Κοινωνικής Εργασίας του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, με ειδίκευση στη Συστημική Θεραπεία και επαγγελματική εμπειρία από το 2018 στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας. Διαθέτει Άδεια Άσκησης Επαγγέλματος Κοινωνικού Λειτουργού. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Πεντέλης, ενώ έχει εργαστεί στο Ψυχιατρείο "Αθηνά", στον τομέα της δημιουργικής απασχόλησης και ψυχοκοινωνικής ενδυνάμωσης των ασθενών. Οι εμπειρίες αυτές της προσέφεραν βαθύτερη κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης ψυχής και ενίσχυσαν την πίστη της στη δύναμη της αποδοχής, της σχέσης και της εσωτερικής αλλαγής. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη Συστημική Οικογενειακή Θεραπεία, μέσα από την οποία το άτομο κατανοείται ως μέρος ενός ευρύτερου πλαισίου σχέσεων και αλληλεπιδράσεων. Η ίδια θεωρεί πως κάθε δυσκολία μπορεί να γίνει κατανοητή και διαχειρίσιμη όταν φωτιστεί μέσα από τη σύνδεση, την επικοινωνία και την ενσυναίσθηση. Δημιουργεί έναν ασφαλή, υποστηρικτικό και γνήσιο θεραπευτικό χώρο, όπου ο άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να κατανοήσει τον εαυτό του και να αναπτύξει δεξιότητες ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας και αυτορρύθμισης. Στην πρακτική της ενσωματώνει εργαλεία ενδυνάμωσης, χαλάρωσης και σύνδεσης με το σώμα, βοηθώντας τον θεραπευόμενο να αποφορτίζεται, να ηρεμεί και να επανασυνδέεται με τις εσωτερικές του δυνάμεις. Η Ελίνα Λαμπρινάκη παρέχει ατομική συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες, καθώς και συμβουλευτική σε γονείς που επιθυμούν να ενισχύσουν τη σχέση με το παιδί τους και να διαχειριστούν αποτελεσματικά τις προκλήσεις της γονεϊκότητας. Η θεραπευτική διαδικασία εστιάζει στην ανάπτυξη ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας, στην κατανόηση του τραύματος και των μοτίβων που δυσκολεύουν την καθημερινότητα, καθώς και στη χρήση πρακτικών εργαλείων αυτορρύθμισης, χαλάρωσης και διαχείρισης του άγχους. Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται δια ζώσης ή διαδικτυακά, μέσα σε ένα πλαίσιο εμπιστοσύνης, εχεμύθειας και σεβασμού προς τον ρυθμό και τις ανάγκες του κάθε ανθρώπου.

Elena Papathanasopoulou MSW, Dip Psych (Hons) is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Cholargos. She studied Psychology in the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the University of Ioannina and subsequently at the Open University in the UK (Diploma in Psychology). Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in the USA at the Smith College School for Social Work (Massachusetts) with a Fulbright scholarship. Upon returning to Greece, she continued her training at the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society. She has worked as a therapist in psychotherapeutic centers in the USA and Athens. She possesses extensive teaching experience (in psychodynamic counseling seminars for mental health professionals and at the Technological Educational Institute of Patras). She has also worked in parent training schools and on various research projects. She has numerous presentations at conferences and educational and continuing education programs abroad and in Greece, as well as publications in scientific journals in Greece. She is a member of the British Psychological Society, the Hellenic Association of Social Workers, and the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society. In her private practice, she treats a wide range of conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, self-awareness, generalized anxiety disorder, interpersonal difficulties, mood disorders, using psychodynamic psychotherapy and counseling as her primary therapeutic modalities.