Psychotherapists

Ioanna-Maria Papatheou is a certified Clinical Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Marousi, near the ISAP station. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with three years of postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology from the same university, and is a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents. She is trained through educational seminars in the psychoanalytic approach for adults, children, and adolescents and has completed clinical training in dynamic group therapy in psychiatric settings from the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. Additionally, she has been trained in the psychodiagnostic assessment of children, adolescents, and adults using psychometric and projective tools [Intelligence Tests WISC-V, WAIS-IV, and projective tests Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T.), Children's Apperception Test (C.A.T.), and Rorschach Inkblot Test (R-PAS)]. In private practice, she works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual psychotherapy and psychometric assessments. Furthermore, she possesses significant clinical experience, having worked as a Clinical Psychologist in therapy centers for children and adolescents, and as a practicing Psychologist in clinical settings, such as the Day Center for Children "To Litharaki," the Adult Department of the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas - Kaisariani, and the Adult Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Sismanoglio - Amalia Fleming."

Tsoukalou Sissy is a Psychologist, an honors graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Athens (NKUA), licensed to practice (License No. 78517), with passion and sensitivity for her profession and humanity. Her scientific interests focus on clinical psychopathology of adults and children & adolescents, as well as the psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy. Since October 2024, she has been completing her clinical training in the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Children’s Hospital of Penteli. The hands-on experience with cases there provides her with rich clinical knowledge and experience, invaluable for her competence as a Professional. She has been trained in the psychodiagnostic assessment of children, adolescents, and adults (psychological assessment tools: TAT, Rorschach, WISC-V) at the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults I.PSY.P.E. P. Sakellaropoulos and at DI.K.E.PSY. Additionally, her skillset is enhanced by the knowledge gained and continuously acquired from her postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology, organized by the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens and EPIPSY, from psychoanalytic seminars she attends at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (HSPPP), as well as from various other seminars and conferences she has participated in, contributing to her ongoing professional development. For cases she undertakes in Therapy and Counseling at her private practice, she receives weekly individual supervision from a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst of the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society (EPS).

Maria Therianou is a certified clinical psychologist-psychotherapist with offices in Ambelokipi and Ilioupoli, offering specialized counseling and psychotherapy services. She supports individuals facing interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, stress, depression, and grief, while also helping people discover their personal meaning in life.

She has been trained at the Psychosomatic Clinic of the Aeginiteio Hospital, completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology in Groningen, and specialized in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at "Logo Psyhis," where she focused on therapy for individuals, families, and couples. In addition to individual sessions, she coordinates psychotherapy groups focused on self-awareness, providing participants the opportunity to explore deeper aspects of themselves.

Simultaneously, she offers mental health seminars for companies, contributing to the psychological well-being of employees, and undertakes crisis intervention, providing immediate support in challenging situations. With scientific training, a holistic approach, and a compassionate perspective, she creates a safe therapeutic environment, helping each individual take the next step towards balance and growth.

At the Ambelokipi office, she collaborates with a specialized child psychologist who provides parental empowerment and parent counseling, offering guidance and practical solutions on issues of upbringing, communication, and family relationships. Through a personalized and supportive approach, she strengthens the parent-child connection, promoting a stable and healthy emotional environment.

Melissourgou Flora is a Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist MSc and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. She provides psychological support to adults suffering from anxiety disorders and mood disorders. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She continued and completed her postgraduate studies (MSc) in the Clinical Psychology program at Royal Holloway, University of London in the United Kingdom. She holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist and has obtained official recognition of her postgraduate degree from the Greek state (DOATAP). She is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS). She has been a scientific associate at the Eating Disorders Unit of the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital “Attikon” and has completed the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy program of the Aeginiteio Hospital for individuals with Eating Disorders. As part of her continuous professional development, she has attended numerous educational seminars and conferences, actively participating in the preparation of publications and scientific papers. She has previously collaborated with the Family Support Centers KETHEA NOSTOS in Elefsina and Piraeus and has been trained in Systemic Therapy (Family Therapy) at the Athens Center for Human Study (AKMA).

Galazoula Georgia is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, specializing in individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Through the therapeutic relationship, she provides space for individuals to express themselves, gain greater self-awareness, and be empowered to approach their personal choices and challenges with increased clarity and freedom. Throughout her therapeutic practice, she has supported individuals facing anxiety, panic attacks, self-esteem issues, psychosomatic difficulties, relational challenges, as well as periods of existential searching or personal transitions. In her professional journey, she regularly participates in individual and group supervision to ensure the quality and ethical integrity of the therapeutic process. Concurrently, she herself engages in individual and group psychotherapy, viewing continuous personal work as a fundamental pillar for her development and authenticity as a psychotherapist. Her approach is experiential and focused on the here and now, emphasizing authentic contact and respecting the pace of each client. Her goal is to cultivate a therapeutic relationship founded on trust, where the individual can feel acceptance and safety, enabling a deeper connection with the self and fostering new ways of understanding and managing their life.

Clinical Psychologist Vazouras Mixalis graduated from the Psychology Department of the American College of Greece (DEREE). He then completed his postgraduate studies in the Clinical Psychology program at Utrecht University. He has been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy during his postgraduate studies and has attended seminars on grief management, trauma, and the provision of psychological first aid. He has volunteered at the Sismanoglio Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic and the NGO M.A.N.A. Finally, in recent years, he has worked as a psychologist in private centers and as a clinical psychologist in a rehabilitation center. Currently, he manages his private practice.

Telianidi Lena is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Menidi. She holds a degree in Psychology from London Metropolitan University in London and completed a postgraduate program in Clinical Psychology at Universiteit Leiden in the Netherlands. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has worked as a psychologist at the Elderly Care Unit AKTIO and at the Psychosocial Intervention Day Center "Franco Basaglia." Furthermore, she has attended numerous seminars related to the field of psychology and the applications of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy in adults and young adults.

Giazitzi Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which is recommended as the treatment of choice for a variety of mental disorders and is particularly effective.

She maintains private practices in Thessaloniki and Serres, providing psychotherapeutic services both in person and online to adults, adolescents, couples, and families.

She completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a degree in "Global Medicine and Health Crisis Management".

Since 2021, she has specialized in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy.

From May 2019 to June 2024, she worked with NGOs on various UNICEF programs such as Child Protection (Child and Family Support Hubs) and subsequently the support of all children in education (All Children in Education).

Within the framework of this work, she participated in the design and support of cases involving domestic violence, as well as cases of severe anxiety, depression, phobias, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and various mental disorders requiring support. In 2021, she held a coordinating role in the Child Protection program in the Serres field.

Kalogeropoulou Fenia is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Larissa. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology - Psychotherapy from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom, as well as a master's degree in Counseling Psychotherapy. Additionally, she has earned a doctoral degree in Neuropsychology from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom. She received training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Hellenic Society of Group Analytical and Family Therapy and in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research. Since 2006, she has been working as a Psychologist at the Agia Fotini Clinic. Finally, in her practice, she handles cases across the entire spectrum of psychology, with a specialization in cognitive behavioral therapy, panic attacks - phobias, as well as anxiety and mood disorders.

Manolopoulou Thomi is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychoanalyst and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology as well as in "Psychoanalysis and Social Field" at the University of Paris. Additionally, she has trained in Psychoanalysis at the Psychoanalysis School of the Lacanian Field Forums in Paris and is a member of the clinical training committee of the Athens Forum (Psychoanalysis School of the Lacanian Field Forums), serving as a lecturer and seminar facilitator. She has extensive clinical experience, having worked both in Greece and abroad in hospitals, NGOs, and other institutions, such as the Psychiatric Hospital of Prémontré in France (where she holds a position as Clinical Psychologist and seminar facilitator), the Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit of Château-Thierry Prisons, and the Reception Center for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Thessaloniki. Simultaneously, she provides supervision to trainee Psychoanalysts, Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Educators.

Zeriti Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. She studied Psychology in England while simultaneously working in psychiatric facilities within the public health system. She then returned to Greece and completed her postgraduate studies in cognitive science. Through her personal inner development, the desire to become a companion to people seeking the path of joy and their hearts, those who want to evolve, was born. She trained for 4 years at "Logos Psychis," an Institute of Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy, completing the specialization program in systemic psychotherapy and earning the title of Systemic Psychotherapist. She has attended personal development seminars focusing on relationships, the inner child, and internal traumas. Through these journeys, she has discovered and continues to discover aspects of herself that aid in inner empowerment and the creation of beautiful and harmonious relationships. She feels very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with children with special abilities, refugee women, parents, and individuals with mental health difficulties. For the past 15 years, she has worked privately in her own space and with private organizations, offering counseling and psychotherapy services to adolescents, parents, and adults, both individually and in groups. She greatly enjoys sharing any knowledge she has acquired with people who wish to grow. She trains and supervises new psychologists to achieve the title of psychotherapist-counselor and organizes lectures and personal development seminars. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (EL.ESY.TH).

Η Δηλανά Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κολωνάκι. Δραστηριοποιείται ιδιωτικά στο διαγνωστικό κέντρο (Πολυιατρείο) ΙΑΤΡΟΣΗΜΟ ΙΑΤΡΙΚΗ Ε.Π.Ε., ενώ στο παρελθόν έχει συνεργαστεί με το ιδιωτικό θεραπευτικό κέντρο Roots Wellness Center, στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής της πορείας. Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου Σπουδών ( MA Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of East London ) και πτυιούχος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας BSc (Hons) Psychology του University of East London, ενώ στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς εκπαίδευσής της, παρακολουθεί πλήθος σεμιναρίων και διαλέξεων,στοχεύοντας στην ολοένα και πιο αναβαθμισμένη επιστημονική της αρτιότητα, την οποία αντιλαμβάνεται ως μια δυναμική διαδικασία σε συνεχή εξέλιξη. Στο παρόν είναι σε εξέλιξη η μετεκπαίδευση της ειδικού στην Ομαδική Αναλυτική Θεραπεία - Ψυχοδυναμική Προσέγγιση στο ΕΔΟΑ (Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Ομαδικών Αναλυτών), ενώ παρακολούθησε ταχύρυθμο σεμινάριο "Γνωσιακές Συμπεριφοριστικές Προσεγγίσεις εστιασμένες στο Τραύμα σε ενήλικες (TF-CBT, CPT, DBT-PTSD, PE)" από την Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφορικών Σπουδών. Η ειδικός διατελεί συντονίστρια ομάδας στην Εταιρεία Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής και Ψυχικής Υγείας «Παναγιώτης Σακελλαρόπουλος». Παράλληλα, είναι μέλος της επιστημονικής ομάδας του Roots Wellness Center και υπεύθυνη για την πρακτική άσκηση των φοιτητών του κέντρου. Αξίζει να αναφερθεί ότι το Roots Wellness Center, είναι ένα δίγλωσσο ψυχοθεραπευτικό κέντρο το οποίο εξυπηρετεί όλο το εύρος της Αττικής με τέσσερα γραφεία, στην Άνοιξη, την Καλλιθέα, τους Αμπελοκήπους και τον Πειραιά. Οι συνεργάτες του κέντρου παρέχουν, στα ελληνικά και στα αγγλικά, υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας, συμβουλευτικής και κλινικές εποπτείες σε φοιτητές και επαγγελματίες Ψυχικής Υγείας. Εκτός από την επαγγελματική της δραστηριότητα, έχει πραγματοποιήσει την πρακτική της άσκηση ως σύμβουλος- ψυχοθεραπεύτρια σε διάφορες δομές, που στον πυρήνα τους είχαν την εξυπηρέτηση περιπτώσεων, σε ένα διευρυμένο φάσμα της επιστήμης της, ενώ αξίζει να αναφερθεί πώς έχει παρακολουθήσει το πρόγραμμα "Γνωσιακή συμβουλευτική και παρεμβάσεις" στην Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφορικών Σπουδών (ΕΓΣΣ), τον ΙΕ' κύκλο εισαγωγικών διαλέξεων από την Ελληνική Ψυχαναλυτική Εταιρεία και το ετήσιο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα "Ατομική συστημική θεραπεία και συμβουλευτική" από το εργαστήριο συστημικής ψυχολογίας και παιδαγωγικής "Ροδάκινο". Εξειδικεύεται στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, στις διαταραχές διάθεσης και στη διαχείριση συσσωρευμένου στρες και κρίσεων πανικού. Το θεραπευτικό μοντέλο που εφαρμόζεται είναι η συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεία, μέσω ενός εξατομικευμένου πλάνου με τη σύνθεση διαφόρων θεωριών και μεθόδων ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες του κάθε περιστατικού. Στο ιδιωτικό γραφείο και το Πολυιατρείο, όπου δραστηριοποιείται, αντιμετωπίζει πληθώρα περιστατικών, με γνώμονα την άρτια επιστημονική προσέγγιση, που είναι άρρηκτα συνδεδεμένη με τον επαγγελματισμό και τη δημιουργία των συνθηκών εκείνων, που απαιτούνται ώστε θεραπεύτρια και θεραπευόμενος/η να χτίσουν μια ισχυρή θεραπευτική σχέση βασισμένη στην αυθεντικότητα, την εμπιστοσύνη και το ιατρικό απόρρητο.