Psychotherapists in Peloponnese

Vlaxou Georgia is a Systemic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi. She completed her clinical postgraduate studies in Psychiatry at the Medical School of Athens, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and continues her specialization in Systemic & Family Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy SANE. She has additionally specialized in the therapeutic treatment of addictions and psychological trauma.

She provides individual psychotherapy for adults, counseling for parents, children, and adolescents, couples therapy, and group therapy. She specializes in managing anxiety, depression, addictions, and interpersonal difficulties. She has particular experience in managing psychological and intergenerational trauma, as well as supporting individuals who have experienced narcissistic abuse and dysfunctional relational dynamics, aiming to enhance self-regulation, self-esteem, and the capacity for healthy boundary-setting.

Specializations

Couples counseling – enhancing communication, conflict resolution & relationship restructuring

Parent counseling – support in the parenting role & cultivation of healthy family relationships

Anxiety, panic attacks & phobia management

Treatment of depression & mood disorders

Support for addiction issues (substances, alcohol, gambling)

Improvement of interpersonal relationships & boundary-setting

Processing of psychological trauma & intergenerational patterns

Recovery from narcissistic abuse & toxic relationships

Empowerment of self-esteem & personal identity

Mirella Tzanidaki (MSc) is a Clinical Psychologist offering online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy from City Unity College. Additionally, she possesses a Master's degree (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from London Metropolitan University. She has worked as a psychologist at a psychosocial services center in Piraeus and currently volunteers as a Psychologist at the Social Clinic - Pharmacy (KIFA) of Piraeus. She is dedicated and committed to promoting mental health, with experience in providing psychotherapy services. As part of her ongoing training and personal and professional development, she is scheduled to enroll in a specialization training program in Integrative Psychotherapy to ensure the highest quality of the services she provides.

Pitsinis Errikos Dionysios is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who conducts online psychotherapy sessions while also maintaining his private practice in Kypseli. He has completed studies in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the International Psychotherapy Center "ALYPIA," holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire, and a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Forensic Psychology from Coventry University. His professional experience includes work in private practice as well as an internship at the Korydallos Detention Center I. He has specialized through training programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the following areas: Couple and Family Counseling and Therapy, Aggressive and Violent Behavior: Professional Risk Assessment and De-escalation Techniques, Anxiety and Depression: Psychoeducation and Management, Psychosocial Support for Prisoners and Reintegration Issues, and Cluster B Personality Disorders (Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders). Finally, the specialist is a regular member of the Hellenic Association of Psychologists.

Tsouki Sofia MSc is a Psychologist and conducts online sessions. She holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University in the Netherlands and is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has completed extensive professional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, and has further specialized in various programs including adolescent psychopathology, panic crisis management, sexual education, special education, and Mindfulness intervention techniques. She has many years of professional experience in public and private institutions, as well as working independently. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychosocial support to children, adolescents, and families, while maintaining a private practice offering individual and group psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Additionally, she has collaborated with Day Centers for children with autism spectrum disorders, kindergartens, camps, and psychoeducational settings. Her clinical approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, integrating contemporary psychoeducation and mindfulness techniques, aiming for meaningful support and empowerment of her clients.

Diamantopoulou Amalia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Kalamata. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a master's degree in "Addictology - Addiction Treatment" from the same university. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Behavior and is participating in the four-year International Postgraduate Program in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Systemic, Narrative, and Collaborative-Dialogical Approach at the KEDIVIM of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her practical training at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dafni" and at the Damon and Phintias Boarding House, and has volunteered at The Smile of the Child and the Child Mental Health Center in Athens. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist in a Special Education Center, a center for creative activities and emotional development. To date, she continues to offer her services as a collaborator in a private office while also volunteering at the Psychological Support Line milamou.gr. In her private practice, she provides a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each client.

Danesi Xristina Theodora is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She holds an honors degree in Psychology from the BSc (Hons) Psychology program at CCCU. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at K.E. PSY. SY, as well as in the Mood Disorders treatment program at BipolarLab. She has received additional training in School Psychology from the University of the Aegean, as well as in Child Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Regarding her volunteer work, she has provided her services at "The Smile of the Child" and milamou.gr. She has attended numerous seminars and has delivered lectures on a variety of topics. She provides her services with lifelong education and respect for the individualized needs of each person. Finally, the specialist uses Standardized and Internationally Recognized Psychometric Tools for Personality Disorder Assessment, Structured Neuropsychiatric Evaluations, Questionnaires Investigating Early Dysfunctional Experiences and Traumas, and Standardized Psychometric Tools for the Assessment of Personal Beliefs.

Maria Kristina Papanidi is a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist, with an ID# 829619, and runs a private office in Vari. She holds a dual degree from The American College of Greece and the Open University in the UK. Maria has been attending intensive programs in Integrative Psychotherapy and Carl Jung's Analytical Psychology, following a holistic and integrative perspective in order to help achieve psychological healing and wellness by aligning conscious and unconscious aspects of the personality. She treats a variety of conditions, such as anxiety disorder, depression, bereavement, work stress, and personality difficulties, with an emphasis on personal development and self-awareness. Additional services include relationship management, family problem solving and dream analysis. Sessions can be held in Greek or English, as well as in person or online.

Η Γεωργιάδη Λένα BSc, MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και προσφέρει διαδικτυακή θεραπεία στα αγγλικά και στα ελληνικά για ενήλικες που είτε κατοικούν στην Ελλάδα, είτε στο εξωτερικό και είναι άνω των 18 ετών. Εδώ και χρόνια, ειδικεύεται στην Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT), στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) και στην Θεραπεία Σχημάτων βοηθώντας τους ανθρώπους να διαχειριστούν τις προκλήσεις της ζωής και να κινηθούν προς μια ζωή που νιώθουν αληθινά σημαντική, ισορροπημένη, συνδεδεμένη και με νόημα. Η πορεία της στην ψυχολογία ξεκίνησε με πτυχίο Bachelor of Science στην Ψυχολογία από το University of Sheffield. Στη συνέχεια, μετακόμισε στην Ολλανδία και ολοκλήρωσε το μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο της στην Ψυχολογία Υγείας και Κοινωνικής Ψυχολογίας στο Maastricht University. Η κλινική της εκπαίδευση πραγματοποιείται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), μέσω της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφορικών Ψυχοθεραπειών, ένα 4ετές πρόγραμμα διαπιστευμένο από την European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Εκτός από την CBT, έχει εκπαιδευθεί και στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT), έχοντας παρακολουθήσει πολλαπλές εκπαιδεύσεις από τους Dr. Steven Hayes και Dr. Russ Harris. Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολούθησει την εκπαίδευση βασικού επιπέδου στην Θεραπεία Σχημάτων από το Ολλανδικό Ινστιτούτο Θεραπείας Σχημάτων ένα πρόγραμμα αναγνωρισμένο από την International Society for Schema Therapy (ISST) και την Dutch Society for Schema Therapy (VSt) . Είναι επίσης μέλος της Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). Η συνεχής επιμόρφωση της μέσα από βιβλία και σεμινάρια είναι βασικό κομμάτι της επαγγελματικής της ανάπτυξης.

Δουλεύει με ένα ευρύ φάσμα δυσκολιών, όπως:

Άγχος

Κρίσεις πανικού

Ειδικές φοβίες

Κοινωνικό άγχος

Κατάθλιψη και χαμηλή διάθεση

Διαχείριση θυμού

Ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή (OCD)

Χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση

Τελειομανία/ Αναβλητικότητα/ Σύνδρομο απατεώνα (impostor syndrome)

Φόβος κριτικής

Αναποφασιστικότητα

Φόβος αποτυχίας

Υπερβολική αυτοκριτική

Υπερφαγία (binge eating), για BMI >19

People-pleasing/ Δυσκολίες με τα προσωπικά όρια

Ανάγκη για αποδοχή και επιβεβαίωση

Φόβος εγκατάλειψης

Δυσκολία εμπιστοσύνης / καχυποψία

Δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις και χωρισμοί

Μοναξιά

Η Πλατή Κατερίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Έχει ολοκληρώσει το τετραετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στην Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ), σύμφωνα με τα πρότυπα της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Ψυχοθεραπειών (EABCT).

Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει την βασική εκπαίδευση στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT), καθώς και τη Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στην Συμπόνια (CFT), οι οποίες παρέχονται από την Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών (ΕΓΣΣ).

Οι προηγούμενες εμπειρίες της έχουν δημιουργήσει ένα σταθερό έδαφος με εξοικείωση σε διαφορετικούς πολιτισμούς, περιβάλλοντα, θεραπευτικά εργαλεία, κλινικές περιπτώσεις και πληθυσμούς. Πιστεύει στη συνεχή αναζήτηση της γνώσης και συμμετέχει τακτικά σε επαγγελματικές, πιστοποιημένες εκπαιδεύσεις και κλινική εποπτεία της πρακτικής άσκησής της. Στο παρόν διάστημα, εργάζεται ιδιωτικά, πραγματοποιώντας ατομικές συνεδρίες θεραπείας με ενήλικες.

The Sygxrono Kentro Neuroanadrasis is located in Pangrati. It is a welcoming, modern Mental Health center, consisting of a team of Psychologists, Neuroscientists, Social Workers, and Biologists, who supervise the entire process of trainees, creating individualized treatment plans according to the needs of each patient. The services offered include Counseling, cognitive enhancement, Quantitative Electroencephalography, and Neurofeedback. Indicatively, it can be applied in cases of ADD/ADHD (attention deficit with or without hyperactivity), behavioral problems, specific learning disabilities, teeth grinding, chronic pain, sleep disorders, migraines, or fatigue. Additionally, it aids in the management of a range of emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression, as well as cases of epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and mild traumatic brain injuries.

Η Ελισάβετ Παπαδοπούλου είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Πάντειου Πανεπιστημίου, και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Εκπαιδεύεται στην Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς, με ευρωπαϊκή πιστοποίηση από το European Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies. Προσφέρει ψυχοθεραπευτική βοήθεια για πλήθος διαταραχών, όπως αγχώδεις διαταραχές, κατάθλιψη, ιδεο-ψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή, φοβίες κ.α. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στην Εταιρεία Ψυχοκοινωνικών Μελετών στην Αθήνα. Εργάζεται εθελοντικά στο Ελληνικό Σωματείο για την Ιδεο-Ψυχαναγκαστική Διαταραχή (OCD in Greece). Έχει εξειδίκευση στην αντιμετώπιση της ιδεο-ψυχαναγκαστικής διαταραχής, με την οποία έχει ασχοληθεί και ερευνητικά στα πλαίσια της διπλωματικής της εργασίας. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος επιμορφωτικών σεμιναρίων και επιστημονικών εκπαιδεύσεων, στα πλαίσια της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσης. Έχει κάνει χρόνια προσωπικής θεραπείας και λαμβάνει συστηματική κλινική εποπτεία. Οι συνεδρίες γίνονται σε ένα πλαίσιο αποδοχής και κατανόησης με στόχο την ουσιαστική βοήθεια του θεραπευόμενου.

Thymi Faii is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Loutraki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of South Wales and postgraduate qualifications in Counseling, Lifespan Developmental Psychology, Play Therapy, and Integrative Counseling Psychotherapy. Among other roles, she has provided valuable services as a Play Therapist at The Smile of the Child organization and has worked in Wales with foster parents, children, and adults. Currently, in her private practice, she addresses a wide range of cases, with a noted specialization in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity issues, Counseling, and Integrative Psychotherapy.

Most recently, she specialized in Eating Disorders and MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) for anxiety and depression.

Mougiou Athanasia is a Psychologist with a private practice in Patras. She holds a degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, while concurrently completing her second master's degree in Educational Psychology. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, approaching each individual with empathy and scientific rigor.

She has worked in interdisciplinary centers, providing psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parent counseling. Additionally, she has experience in Vocational High School (EPAL) settings, where she supported students, collaborated with parents and educators, and designed awareness and empowerment initiatives within school communities.

She has volunteered her services at a gender inequality management center and in mental health associations, and has attended numerous specialized seminars on topics such as autism, ADHD, school psychology, special education, anxiety, and parent counseling.

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.