Biography
Studies
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Bachelor of Positive Psychology, London
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Brunel University, Postgraduate Studies in Social Psychology, London
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Postgraduate Programme in Counselling & Careers, Athens
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Postgraduate Programme in Clinical Psychopathology and Differential Diagnosis, Athens
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Training, (2 years Theory + 2 years practical training in clinical cases with supervision), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Specialised workshops for clinical psychologists in Greece and abroad
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Postgraduate, Psychoanalytic Studies, Lacanian Psychoanalysis
Professional experience
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Psychologist, Lyrakou Psychiatric Clinic
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Scientific Manager 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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Teaching Professor of Psychopathology and Nutrition, ATEI of Crete
Participation in conferences
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Participation in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad with presentations related to psychotherapeutic practice and e-Health
Club member
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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 individualized therapeutic protocols
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Applying Kelly's theory of personal constructs: The conceptual grid 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 a Scientist of Yourself"
Psychologist - Psychotherapist
Batakis Michalis
License number 5398/04
Clinics
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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Simple session
Individual psychotherapy
Adult psychotherapy
Couple therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy for Depression and Anxiety
Phobias
Treatment of psychosomatic disorders
Video call session
Anger management counseling
Couples Therapy and Counseling
Special visit cost for unemployed - students
Treating obsessive-compulsive disorder
Administration of MMPI-2 (Multidimensional Personality Inventory)
Depression
Panic attack
Anxiety and Stress
Couple counseling
Home visit
Treating bipolar disorder
Online sessions
Phobia Treatment (such as Social Phobia/Agoraphobia/Microbiophobia/Astrophobia, etc.)
Sexual disorders counseling
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.
