The family is a self-regulated system that is autonomously governed by means of rules fixed in time through trial and error.

The family is a self-regulated system that is autonomously governed by means of rules fixed in time through trial and error.

The first human communication principle stipulates that: “each behavior is a communication that generates in turn an important reply to another behavior-communication.”

The first human communication principle stipulates that: “each behavior is a communication that generates in turn an important reply to another behavior-communication.”

The first human communication principle stipulates that: “each behavior is a communication that generates in turn an important reply to another behavior-communication.”

The introduction of psychopharmacology in Psychiatry revolutionized the field.

In 1953 with the discovery of chloropromazine psychiatrists managed to deal with psychosis’ that up to that point were dealt either with electroshock, psychosurgery or with long-term restraints (strait-jackets) and commitment to psychiatric clinics.

Since then psychopharmacology has made leaps in evolution. Over the last years, new molecules are discovered annually and are added to the enormous arsenal already in the disposal of the modern psychiatrist.

At the same time the demands of the relatives of the mental patient also increase. For a schizophrenic today not only is it considered unthinkable to be committed to a psychiatric clinic for several months, but it is also expected to be fully integrated in society.

For the mentally-ill integration in a working place and starting a family are feasible, under certain conditions.

Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist

Address: 17 Rodou str, Marousi, Attiki, 15122

Telephone: +30.210 8659051

Mobile: +30.697 7631543

Skype: spyros.metaxas 1

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The therapeutic approach focuses on dealing with disorders, including:

• anxiety disorders
• panic attacks
• depression and other emotional disorders ( http://www.depnet.gr )
• addiction problems
• nutrition disorders
• psychosis
• psycho-organic syndromes
• personality disorders

The therapeutic approach is made through:

• psychopharmacology
• psychotherapy
• psychopharmacology in conjunction with psychotherapy

The psychotherapy practiced incorporates cognitive, behavioral, systemic and other approaches, depending on the patient’s needs.

Many individuals are helped through interpersonal psychotherapy, while others through group psychotherapy.

It is also usual that some people pass from interpersonal to group therapy.

Many individuals are helped through interpersonal psychotherapy, while others through group psychotherapy.

It is also usual that some people pass from interpersonal to group therapy.

Born in Athens in 1958.

Graduated from the Medical School of the University of Verona, Italy, in 1985.
Completed his specialization in psychiatry through the experience he obtained from the Academic Clinic of AHEPA Hospital in Thessaloniki, the clinics of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and his teaching work at the Academic Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital.
Trained in Cognitive Psychopherapy at Aiginiteio University Hospital.
Received training over many years in Systemic Psychotherapy through his attendance at experiential seminars and in group-psychotherapy sessions at the Athenian Institute of Anthropos. (Α.Κ.Μ.Α)

Working in the private sector since 1994. Developed a collaboration network with other well-known professionals in the sector of mental health.
Has been collaborating for years with KETHEA (Therapy Centre for Dependent Individuals) both in the capacity of family therapist and in the capacity of psychiatrist for the identification and treatment of co-diseases in dependent individuals. 

Has been the Scientific Director of the “GALINI” Psychiatric Clinic from 2013 to 2017. Located in Kifissia, a suburb of Athens, the clinic is known for its premium services.

Many years of voluntary service to the residents of the Municipality of Pefki through medical information seminars, consulting teams on personal growth, as well as psychodiagnostics in all cases requested by the Municipal Clinic.
Conducted experiential seminars in private schools for the provision of support to parents, as well as family therapy when needed by parents.

Has participated on many occasions in Psychiatric and Psychotherapeutic congresses in Greece and abroad.
Member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, ITACA and the Hellenic Systemic Therapy Society.

Today someone goes to a Mental Health expert, either psychiatrist or psychologist, because he experiences a psychological impasse, torturing enough, to prevent him from functioning as a person.

Often physical symptoms coexist, for which doctors of various specialties cannot identify something pathological.
At this point the expert is called to listen attentively to the patient and what is troubling him.An adequate medical background is necessary, as it is imperative to establish a therapeutic relation that will then function beneficially for the patient himself.

Proper diagnosis is the most important task that has to be done before anyone proceeds to any kind of therapeutic intervention.Because if this does not happen, there is a danger for the psychiatrist to prescribe the wrong pharmaceutical treatment with any negative consequences involved. The psychologist on the other hand should at least be in a position to diagnose who is in need of psychiatric attendance and who is not, and should not hesitate to direct him appropriately.

There are psychopathologic manifestations that psychotherapeutic intervention is sufficient. There are others dealt with only psychopharmacology. But quite often besides a proper pharmacological treatment psychotherapeutic support is necessary.

On these cases the establishment of collaboration between the experts, to maximize benefit for the patient, is necessary.This presupposes a mutual recognition concerning the morals and the prestige between the experts, as well as for the reciprocal estimate with regard to their professional sufficiency and experience.