Biography
Studies
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Degree in Positive Psychology, London
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Postgraduate Studies in Social Psychology & Lacanian Psychoanalysis, London
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Postgraduate program in Counseling & Careers, Athens
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Postgraduate program in Clinical Psychopathology and Differential Diagnosis, Athens
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Education, (2 years Theory + 2 years practical training in clinical cases with supervision), IETHS, Athens
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Training in Schema Therapy, EEGSPS, Thessaloniki
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Specialized workshops for clinical psychologists in Greece and abroad
Professional experience
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Psychologist, Lyrakou Psychiatric Clinic
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Scientific Director of psydesk.org
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Psychologist, General Directorate of Public Health, Athens
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Private practice, Kolonaki
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Scientific Advisor on Psycho-Social Reintegration, PEPSAEE, Athens
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External collaborator Psychotherapist, 1st Municipal Clinic Kalfopouleio Health Center, Athens
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Lecturer Professor of Psychopathology and Nutrition, University of Crete
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ISON Psychometrica Partner
Participation in conferences
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Participation in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad with presentations related to psychotherapeutic practice and e-Health
Professional memberships
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Panhellenic Association of Psychologists
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British Psychological Society
Academic publications
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Correlation between response time and symptomatology in the psychometric tool SCL90-R
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The effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on brain structures
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An introduction to neurofeedback (EEG) and the use of personalized treatment protocols
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Applying Kelly's theory of personal constructs: The conceptual framework as a catalyst in Career Guidance counseling
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CBTWebHelper: A versatile online tool for monitoring patient progress and formulating research proposals
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Author of the book: "Anger: Become Your Own Scientist"
Psychologist - Psychotherapist
Batakis Michael
License number 5398/04
Practice Location
39 Panepistimiou Street, Kolonaki, Athens
He is a graduate Psychologist (BSc/MSc/Dip) with honors, holds a professional license (2004), which allows him to provide mental health and psychotherapy services by law. He has postgraduate education in London, a specialization diploma in Counseling and Career Guidance, as well as a 4-year certified training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. He is a certified psychologist-psychotherapist, associate of ISON Psychometrica, author of the book “Anger – Become a Scientist of Yourself”, while he has served as a member of the National Fostering and Adoption Council and scientific advisor to psydesk.org. He has written research studies in the field of mental health, writes occasionally in print and electronic media and has participated in radio and television shows.
He has been trained abroad (Rome, Berlin, Munich) by leading experts in the use of neurofeedback, an alternative approach to managing disorders in individuals who either do not wish to or do not respond to conventional psychotherapeutic interventions. Psychotherapeutically, he has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (four-year theoretical and practical training with supervision) and continues his lifelong learning by participating in specialized workshops for mental health professionals on interventions in adults, adolescents and children, in Greece and abroad.
His professional experience has been built through many years of collaboration with public and private mental health agencies and medical centers, dealing with a wide range of cases such as anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, phobias, bipolar disorder type II, intrusive unwanted thoughts, mood disorders, as well as relationship and communication issues of couples.
He has created a safe and supportive therapeutic space in the center of Athens, where he supports people in managing anxiety, the difficulties of everyday life, intrusive negative and depressive thoughts and common phobias (agoraphobia, social phobia, microphobia, height phobia, astrophobia, etc.), with the aim of regaining balance and their quality of life. In his interventions with couples, improving communication, safe conflict management and strengthening the emotional connection of partners occupy a central place.
Availability
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Services
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Individual psychotherapy for adults
Couple therapy
Treatment of psychosomatic disorders
Video call session
Anger management counseling
Couple Therapy
Treatment of sexual disorders
Treating obsessive-compulsive disorder
Administration of MMPI-2 (Multidimensional Personality Inventory)
Depression
Panic attack
Anxiety and Stress
Couple counseling
CBT Coaching & Mentoring for executives
Phobia Treatment (such as Social Phobia/Agoraphobia/Germophobia/Astrophobia, etc.)
Special cost for students
Reviews
Your experience counts.
Stelios
10
Mr. Batakis was very understanding and dealt with my problem with curiosity and confidentiality. I would highly recommend him.
Dimitris
10
Excellent scientist, friendly and trustworthy from the very first session. He helped me manage my anxiety and various other negative thoughts.
ELECTRA
10
After 5 appointments we are happy and have seen improvement in communication and mutual understanding. We will continue to go..
GEORGE
10
Excellent psychologist, I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to address their problems immediately.
grigoria
10
We went for couples therapy. Mr. Batakis is qualified, he listened to us carefully and gave guidelines that work. Very good, we recommend him.
