Mental Health Counselors

Xorianopoulou Andriani is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Sociology from Panteion University and a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Kostas Stefanis Research University Institute of Mental Health, Neurosciences and Precision Medicine, in collaboration with the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has also volunteered as a psychotherapist at the Social Protection and Solidarity Organization of the Municipality of Vrilissia and at the Parental Equality for the Child Association. Furthermore, in the context of ongoing professional development, she has attended numerous training programs, workshops, and seminars and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Cognitive Psychotherapies and the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies.

Panitsa Anastasia is a Mental Health Counselor and holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Psychology from the School of Humanities at the University of East London. She has specialized in cognitive psychology, biopsychology, addictions, and counseling through helplines. Additionally, she has experience in anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and couples and family counseling. She provides counseling services for a wide range of cases, aiming at the best individualized support of each client's needs.

Iliopoulou Kyriaki - Eirini is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She holds a degree in Psychology from the American College of Greece (Deree College). Concurrently, she completed her studies in the Department of French Language & Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her postgraduate degree was obtained from the University of Bangor in Wales, United Kingdom (University of Wales, Bangor, UK), specializing in the Fundamental Principles of Clinical Psychology. She has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling, as well as in Special Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Developmental Pediatrics Unit. Additionally, she holds certification in counseling children, adolescents, and parents from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. Furthermore, she is certified in Mindfulness Therapy from the Tree of Therapy, Self-awareness & Learning Workshop. She has been working since 2003 with typically developing children in various settings, as an educator in schools, tutoring centers, and as staff in children's camps. Since 2012, she has been employed as a parallel support assistant for Individuals with Disabilities (IWD) in schools and camps. Finally, since 2013, she has worked as a Consultant-Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, adults, and parents on both an individual and group level.

Athanasiou Katerina Kai Synergates is a Mental Health Consultant, Systemic Psychotherapist with private practices in Ioannina and Kolonaki. Simultaneously, she is a founding member and Therapist at the Systemic Therapy and Counseling Center Ke.Sy.The.S. in Ioannina, a recognized Training Center of the E.F.T.A. She is specialized in Systemic Family and Human Systems Therapy (individuals, families, organizations) from the Society of Systemic Therapy and Human Systems Intervention. Additionally, she has specialized in Neuro-Linguistic Programming at Reframe Greece and has attended numerous trainings in Systemic Thinking & Coaching. She is a member of the HEAP (Hellas Employee Assistance Programs) network, a regular member of EFTA (European Family Therapist Association), and a member of the European and Hellenic Counseling Association. She works as a Systemic Coach and Mindset Motivator, with expertise in Family Businesses, work-related stress, and guiding Executives and Entrepreneurs in their personal development and fulfillment of their vision. Her focus areas include: management and improvement of quality of life and well-being (Weight Management Groups), anxiety management for employees and others, life change management, depression, life meaning, conscious separation from marriage or relationships, empowerment for achieving relationship or professional success, family conflicts and creating new family goals, support and empowerment for Entrepreneurs, Business Executives and teams interested in developing themselves, their teams, and consequently their businesses, Family Businesses and succession management issues, conflicts with relatives, single parents dealing with partner and child management issues, etc. Finally, she contributes articles to magazines such as Psychology Now, Alternative Action, Epixeiro, Metalogos, and regularly participates in conferences and seminars.

Dimitris Koukleris is a Psychotherapist specializing in an Integrative approach (K.D.V.M. Athens Synthesis Centre) - Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Nea Irakleio. He holds a degree from the School of Educational Sciences at the University of the Aegean, a diploma in Integrative Counseling from COSCA, the European Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy (E.C.I.P), and the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (E.C.P.). He has volunteered in the Social Service of the Municipality of Lykovrysi - Pefki and in the Psychological Support structure "Synypaxy." Furthermore, he is a regular member of the Hellenic Counseling Association, the European Association of Counselling, and the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy. He is also a certified Integrative Psychotherapist of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, a certified Psychotherapist of the National Psychotherapy Society of Greece (E.E.P.S.), as well as of the European Association for Psychotherapy.

Varelas Giorgos is a Consultant in Mental Health with a Integrative Approach and maintains a private practice in Akadimia Platonos. He studied Counselling (COSCA, Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) at the Athens Synthesis Center, has completed a one-year seminar in Group Analysis at the Group Analysis Institute 'S.H.Foulkes' and is a member of the Hellenic Counselling Society. Currently, he works as a Mental Health Consultant providing individual adult sessions both in-person and online.

Markou Anni is a Mental Health Counselor - Synthetic Approach Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She is specialized in Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Psychodynamic approaches. She holds a master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London and has specialized in couples therapy. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as well as the Hellenic Society for Counselling & Psychotherapy. With initial studies in Business Administration at the Hellenic Open University, she has accumulated extensive experience working in human resources and organizational management departments, where she quickly recognized the significant role of psychological issues affecting people in their daily lives, as well as the ways they manage their personality traits. With a primary goal of continuous education and professional development, she consistently attends training courses, seminars, conferences, and workshops. Currently, she is continuing her studies in Psychology (BSc Psychology) at the European University Cyprus. Her practice handles cases of generalized anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia, phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief, addictions, self-esteem issues, psychosomatic problems, and communication difficulties at personal or professional levels. Lastly, she conducts couples therapy sessions addressing issues concerning the relationship of the couple.

Ioanna Psomiadi MSc is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist with private practices in Voula and Acharnes. She holds a degree in Psychology from the American College of Athens and possesses a Certification of Specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Theory & Clinical Practice from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). Continuing her studies, she obtained a Master's degree in Human Resource Management for large enterprises (HR) from Bolton University and completed the Group Psychotherapy program at the Athens Center for the Study of Human Behavior (AKMA), as well as the one-year One-Way Mirror Seminar: Effects of mirrors on individual human behavior program. Subsequently, through a series of seminars and clinical training, she has worked in group psychotherapy programs at various psychological support centers in Athens, where she has developed extensive experience in emotional disorders, interpersonal relationships, mood disorders, separations, management of low self-esteem, and generally psychological monitoring and support of adolescents and adults. Since 2022, she has collaborated and contributed articles as a Scientific Associate on Mental Health topics for health and wellness blogs and magazines (Vita.gr, Shape.gr, etc.). In February 2025, she was awarded by the HEALTH EAGLES for patient preference and trust as a psychotherapist. Finally, she undertakes individual therapies providing flexible sessions outside regular office hours, conducting daily appointments by telephone and via Skype for urgent issues, for individuals residing abroad, and for those with difficult and inflexible work schedules and daily obligations.

Sarikoudis Apostolos is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He has completed studies as a Mental Health Counselor with full qualification and certification of a three-year training program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, as well as his three-year training at the same center as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist. Concurrently, he is pursuing additional training in new therapeutic approaches. He has been professionally involved in psychological support and parental counseling for the municipality of Oraiokastro, Thessaloniki. During his internship, he served as a coordinator in groups for individuals with addictions at the rehabilitation center "Change of Life" and as a research observer in a personal development and self-awareness group at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. He is a registered full member of the Hellenic Counseling Society (HCS) and a recognized registered member of the European Association for Counseling (EAC). In his private practice, he handles a wide range of cases and notably offers the option for online sessions.

Themelina Savvaidi, BSc, MA, MSc, is a licensed Psychologist with professional license number A.P 1123. She practices privately on the island of Rhodes, offering individual counseling and psychotherapy services (psychodynamic and psychoanalytic orientation) to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as family and parental counseling. She completed her postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology at the University of Thessaly, specializing in Mental Health Counseling - Psychotherapy and Counseling in Education - School Counseling. Since 2021, she has been training in the four-year program at DIKEPSY in Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Children and Adults, while also undergoing personal therapy and participating in individual and group supervision for children, adolescents, and adults.

She completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled "Developmental and Adolescent Health Strategies," focusing on Education - Psychosocial Health and the Development of Services for Children and Adolescents. Additionally, she has completed over 2,000 hours of clinical practice in various institutions such as the Adolescent Health Unit (A.H.U.), 2nd Pediatric Clinic, University of Athens, "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, Athens Child Mental Health Center (Adolescent Therapeutic Department), 2nd KEDASY of Athens, 1st KEDASY of Eastern Attica, the 414 Military Hospital of Special Diseases (Psychiatric Wing), among others.

Koletsas Giannis is a Psychotherapist - European Association of Psychotherapy - Mental Health Counselor with a Pearson Level Five Diploma BTEC and maintains a private practice in Athens. He holds a Level 5 diploma in Therapeutic Counseling and has undergone four years of training and specialization in Person-Centered Psychotherapy at the ICPS College for Humanistic Sciences. Previously, he worked as a caregiver for individuals with mental disorders at "Anima AMKE," has volunteered at Korydallos prisons, and participated in a parent group program organized by the Ministry of Education. He has specialized expertise and experience in counseling, the person-centered approach, as well as individual psychotherapy. Additionally, he is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Professionals of Person-Centered and Experiential Approach and a member of the European Association of Psychotherapy. Finally, he has attended numerous seminars and conferences in Greece to further his education.

Karagianni Pinelopi is a Psychotherapist - Group Analyst and maintains her private practice in Exarchia. She successfully completed the training program of the Athens Institute of Group Analysis, which includes clinical practice in a Psychotherapeutic Community, coordination of analytic groups, participation in the Child and Family Therapy department, and supervision of therapeutic activities as required by the Hellenic Association of Psychotherapy. She has attended numerous trainings, including those on life coaching, eating disorders, adolescent psychopathology, parental counseling, LGBTQ+ counseling, and career orientation. It would be a significant omission not to mention that she holds a postgraduate degree in health unit management from the Hellenic Open University. In her private practice, she addresses a wide range of cases and specializes in Psychosomatic Symptoms, Individual, and Group Psychotherapy.

ELENI KRITIKOU PSYCHOTHERAPY CENTER

Kritikou Eleni is a professional Mental Health Counselor and certified Biothymic Psychotherapist with training in Greece and abroad. She has completed postgraduate education in Positive Psychology, holds an MBA in Business Administration from the Hellenic Management Association (EEDE), and has a degree in Statistics from the University of Piraeus. She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Association (E.E.S), the European Association for Counseling (E.A.C), the Athens Chamber of Commerce, and the Hellenic Community of Geneva. With a holistic approach, she facilitates change, empowerment, and the achievement of individual goals, respecting the uniqueness of each person’s experience. She continuously develops her skills through personal study, supervision, therapy, and training in her responsible role. Additionally, she participates in scientific conferences and lectures on topics related to Mental Health Counseling and Individual and Group Development in contemporary society. She has established a network of collaborators for cases where it is deemed necessary. Her aim is to help individuals live their lives more fully and to move forward, overcoming obstacles as they arise.

I have maintained a private practice – Valsamo – in Thessaloniki since 2022. I work with the aim of co-creating new life possibilities with the individuals who turn to me, so that suffering is transformed with respect and care into balsams.

I studied Sociology (Hons) at the University of Crete and continued with a four-year training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Laboratory of Systemic Psychotherapy & Pedagogy «Rodakino». At the laboratory of systemic ideas, research, and intervention «Entropia», I trained in counseling for parents, children, and adolescents, as well as in creative therapeutic techniques such as systemic sculpture, genogram, and the family board. Concurrently, I completed a two-year program at the Observatory for Rights in the Mental Health Field in the accompaniment of individuals experiencing mental crises and their families, and I am a member of the active accompanying team.

My professional and research activity focuses on social empowerment, depathologization, and meaning-making of the mental experience, as well as on the development of collaborative, non-psychiatric accompaniment and support practices for extreme mental experiences. I present at conferences and seminars and have published scientific articles. I am an active member of the Systemic Society of Northern Greece, the Observatory for Rights in the Mental Health Field, and the Thessaloniki Health Runners Association.