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.

Konstantinidis Dimitrios is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist specializing in Integrative Counseling with expertise in Clinical Bioenergetic Psychotherapy - Clinical Hypnosis. He maintains a private practice in Kozani and additionally offers online individual sessions. He is a graduate of the academic program in Mental Health Counseling as well as the program in Bioenergetic Psychotherapy - Clinical Hypnosis at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Furthermore, he is certified by the Hellenic (H.C.C.) and European (E.A.C.) Counseling Associations.

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.

Η Τζιλιάνου Σοφία είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο τα τελευταία 16 χρόνια στα Ιλίσια, κοντά στο Μέγαρο Μουσικής. Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας από το Αμερικάνικο Κολλέγιο της Ελλάδος (Deree) με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική, Dip in Counseling, αναγνωρισμένο δίπλωμα από την Εταιρεία Συμβουλευτικής & Ψυχοθεραπείας της Σκωτίας (COSCA). Στη συνέχεια, ειδικεύτηκε στην Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Οικογενειακή θεραπεία, μέσα από ένα τετραετή κύκλο σπουδών, μια προσέγγιση που εστιάζει κυρίως στις αλληλεπιδράσεις στις σχέσεις των ανθρώπων. Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων από διαφορετικές προσεγγίσεις στον χώρο ψυχοθεραπείας, όπως gestalt, ψυχοδυναμική, ομαδική ανάλυση κα. Η ίδια θεωρεί ιδιαίτερα σημαντική την πολύπλευρη γνώση ώστε να έχει την δυνατότητα σύνθεσης τεχνικών στην θεραπεία ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες των θεραπευόμενων. Διαθέτει εξειδικευμένη εμπειρία στην διαχείριση του άγχους και στρες και των κρίσεων πανικού, στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, στην κατάθλιψη, στην ενίσχυση της αυτοεκτίμησης, στις διατροφικές διαταραχές καθώς και στη συμβουλευτική γονέων. Έχει εξειδίκευση στα Θέματα/Προβλήματα Σχέσεων και στις Διαπροσωπικές Σχέσεις με ειδική εκπαίδευση στο Ψυχογενετικό Σύστημα, μια μέθοδο κατά την οποία το άτομο καλείται να αναγνωρίσει το μοτίβο έλξης συντρόφου του και να το "επαναπρογραμματίσει". Θα αναγνωρίσει τη δική του "ερωτική χημεία", δηλαδή το λόγο που έλκεται από τον ίδιον τύπο συντρόφου ξανά και ξανά. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία έχοντας εργαστεί και συνεργαστεί σε πολλές δομές, όπως τα πολυϊατρεία του Δήμου Παπάγου και Χολαργού, την Win Hellas {ΜΚΟ με σκοπό την στήριξη και την ενδυνάμωση των γυναικών που έχουν υποστεί κάποιας μορφής βία (ψυχολογική, λεκτική, σωματική)}, το Κέντρο Θεραπείας Εξαρτημένων (ΚΕΘΕΑ), την Ψυχιατρική Μονάδα Εφήβων του Νοσοκομείου Γεννηματάς καθώς και στην ένωση “Μαζί για το Παιδί” σχετικά με την Συμβουλευτική Γονέων. Συγκεκριμένα στην τηλεφωνική γραμμή Υποστήριξης 11525 καθώς και στο Συμβουλευτικό Κέντρο.

Η Γιολάντα Παραλή είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας - Ειδική Παιδαγωγός - Θεραπεύτρια μέσω Τέχνης - Κοινωνιολόγος. Από το 2016 εργάζεται με παιδιά, εφήβους, ενήλικες και οικογένειες, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας, συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοεκπαιδευτικής υποστήριξης με στόχο την ενίσχυση της λειτουργικότητας, της συναισθηματικής ανάπτυξης και της ποιότητας ζωής.

Είναι υπεύθυνη του κέντρου «Ευνόη – Ανάπτυξη | Παρέμβαση | Ψυχική Υγεία» στην Κάλυμνο, όπου σχεδιάζει και υλοποιεί εξατομικευμένες παρεμβάσεις για παιδιά, εφήβους, ενήλικες και οικογένειες. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με δομές δημιουργικής απασχόλησης παιδιών (ΚΔΑΠ) και συμμετέχει σε διεπιστημονικά δίκτυα συνεργασίας με επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας, ειδικής αγωγής και παιδοψυχιατρικής.

Σπούδασε Κοινωνιολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο και συνέχισε την επαγγελματική της εκπαίδευση στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ανάλυση Συμπεριφοράς (ABA) μέσω του ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, με κατεύθυνση την Ειδική Αγωγή. Έχει επίσης ολοκληρώσει πρόγραμμα Ειδικής Αγωγής και Εκπαίδευσης του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου.

Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Θεραπεία μέσω Τέχνης (Art Therapy), στο αισθητηριακό και μη κατευθυνόμενο παιχνίδι ως εργαλείο ανάπτυξης και συναισθηματικής ρύθμισης, ενώ διαθέτει πιστοποίηση στην «Autism Spectrum Disorder and Art Therapy», με έμφαση στην αξιοποίηση της τέχνης ως μέσου έκφρασης, επικοινωνίας και ενδυνάμωσης ατόμων στο φάσμα του αυτισμού.

Διατηρεί ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον για την ψυχοεκπαίδευση και τις ομαδικές παρεμβάσεις, έχοντας εκπαιδευτεί στον σχεδιασμό και τη διαχείριση ψυχοεκπαιδευτικών ομαδικών προγραμμάτων. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό συντονίζει ομάδες γονέων, ομάδες παιδιών για την ανάπτυξη κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων και ομάδες δημιουργικής έκφρασης και ενδυνάμωσης.

Η επαγγελματική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη δημιουργία μιας ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικής θεραπευτικής σχέσης. Συνδυάζει στοιχεία συμβουλευτικής ψυχικής υγείας, Ανάλυσης Συμπεριφοράς (ABA), ψυχοεκπαίδευσης, δημιουργικής έκφρασης και θεραπείας μέσω τέχνης, προσαρμόζοντας κάθε παρέμβαση στις ανάγκες και τις δυνατότητες του κάθε ανθρώπου.

Είναι μέλος της Ένωσης Θεραπευτών μέσω Τέχνης Ελλάδας και της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Ανάλυσης Συμπεριφοράς, συμμετέχοντας ενεργά σε κοινότητες επιστημονικού διαλόγου, εποπτείας και επαγγελματικής δεοντολογίας.

Maria Filippou is a Mental Health Counselor and Dance-Movement Psychotherapist. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Psychology, with a specialization in Psychology and holds a specialization in the Psychodynamic Jungian Approach through Dance Therapy from the Psychotherapy through the Arts center. Among other qualifications, she has been trained in the Laban Movement Analysis system, symbols and archetypes according to Jungian analytical theory, and dance therapy techniques such as Authentic Movement, Active Imagination, and Guided Imagery. As part of lifelong learning, she continues her studies with postgraduate seminars of E.P.I.P.S.Y. <>, and <>. She participated in dance therapy groups with migrant women at the Salvation Army in 2022 and has been a member of the newly established NGO OpenPaths Athens since 2023. At the core of her philosophy and therapeutic approach lies the concept of the inseparable unity of mind, spirit, and body.

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.

Aslanidis Georgios is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Ampelokipoi, offering support to individuals seeking to improve their mental well-being and quality of life. His goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where each person can freely express themselves, gain deeper understanding of their inner self, and develop new ways to manage everyday challenges.

He has been trained as a Gestalt Mental Health Counselor at the Gestalt Foundation – Center for Psychotherapy & Education, and also holds training in Mental Health Counseling from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.). His approach is based on the principles of Gestalt therapy, emphasizing awareness, personal responsibility, and connection to the "here and now."

Within the counseling process, he supports individuals facing issues such as anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional challenges, or periods of personal transition. With respect for the uniqueness of each individual, he tailors the counseling process to meet the specific needs of each client.

Georgiadou Vasiliki is a Mental Health Counselor, certified Psychotherapist, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and Master Reiki Practitioner. She maintains a private practice in Metaxourgeio. She holds a BA Arts (Hons) degree from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom and is the representative/trainer in Greece for the British organization AVP (Alternatives to Violence Project), which specializes in non-violent communication systems within correctional facilities as well as broader social groups. Simultaneously, she is expanding her knowledge in Integrative Psychotherapy, specializing in Individual Psychotherapy. She holds the Certificate in Counselling Skills (COSCA). She completed her studies in Integrative Counseling to obtain the Diploma in Integrative Counselling and continues her psychotherapy training with the aim of understanding human psychological composition, behavioral and neurological differentiation, psychopathology, as well as the significance of positive psychology and its application in human life. As part of her personal research, she continuously seeks new therapeutic approaches concerning the connection and synthesis of physical expression and kinesiology with the deeper psychological needs and manifestations of the human psychosomatic system. Her articles have been published on the Scottish website “I’m Loving Yoga.”

Farantakis Giannis is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He is a graduate of the four-year Psychology program at Athens Metropolitan College and holds a postgraduate degree in Reichian Body Psychotherapy "Body Posture and Character" from the Hellenic Institute of Neurophytotherapy & Character Analysis "Wilhelm Reich". Concurrently, he has specialized as a Psychotherapist in body psychotherapy at the "Wilhelm Reich" Center. He has gained significant work experience, having served as a workgroup coordinator for the improvement and development of interpersonal and client relations at the company Web-Net Digital Agency, as well as working as a Psychotherapist at the mental health service provider company Man Of Style. He also provided psychological support on the counseling helpline "Together for the Child 11525". In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each client.

Mr. Eustathiou Lazaros is a Mental Health Counselor and operates his private practice in Nikaia. He holds a Level 5 BTEC Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from Pearson and is a graduate of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Promotion program at the University of West Attica. Additionally, he has received specialized training through seminars at KDBM Tsaousis on the pathology of intimate partner relationships and possesses extensive experience with cases involving substance addictions and all forms of contemporary dependency. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, leveraging his many years of experience while always prioritizing the best possible service to meet the individualized needs of each client.

Liami Anna is a Mental Health Counselor and operates the private Counseling and Psychotherapy Center "SyneDRO" in Agios Ioannis Rentis, where she conducts in-person sessions and also accepts online appointments. She ensures the safeguarding of mental balance, which is achieved through self-understanding. The goal of Mental Health Counseling is to care for the part of oneself that we may sometimes cease to listen to. She has completed her studies in Counseling and Psychotherapy at Metropolitan College, as well as a postgraduate degree.

Priniotaki Katerina is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Pangrati. She has experience in individual psychotherapy and counseling. She studied Psychology at the American College (Deree) and holds a Master's degree (MA) in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London, with extensive hands-on experience in psychoanalytic therapy and supervision. Additionally, she has worked at the Elderly Care Unit of the Moschato Social Welfare Center. She has expertise in cases of anxiety disorders, panic attacks, eating disorders, depression, relationship counseling, bereavement, and more.

Giannakis Paulos is a Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Ioannina. He completed his primary studies in Psychology and specialized in individual and group adult Psychotherapy. He has also received further training in Psychoanalysis and Substance Addiction. He worked for a decade within the National Health System of England in severe mental illness units and for the past 15 years as a private practitioner, providing therapy to adults and supervision to therapists. Additionally, he has participated in Greek and European conferences.

Karimpa Akrivi is a Mental Health Counselor and Social Scientist based in Peristeri. She studied Psychology at the Center for Humanistic Studies and Research in Athens and Social Sciences at the University of Peloponnese. Additionally, she completed her internship at the Public Psychiatric Hospital of Athens (Dafni) and her training in Group Dynamics and Group Psychotherapy at the Open Psychotherapeutic Center - Athens Institute of Group Analysis. Concurrently, she holds a teaching qualification with a specialization in School Psychology and undergoes ongoing supervision by a certified clinical supervisor, Psychologist, and Counselor of the Person-Centered Approach. She is also a scientific collaborator and contributor to the online psychology platform Psychology.gr and specializes in counseling for adolescents and adults, as well as couple therapy.

Megalooikonomou Dimitra Mitsi is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the American College of Greece and is a certified professional in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Timeline Therapy (relief from limiting beliefs, anxiety, stress), and Clinical Hypnotherapy from the Hellenic NLP Academy. She has received specialized training from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy, specializing in counseling for parents, adolescents, and couples. Additionally, she has attended numerous educational seminars and conferences related to self-improvement, boundary setting, goal achievement, and effective communication in both professional and personal contexts. Self-observation exercises, journaling, assignments, and specialized techniques serve as tools for enhancing self-awareness, personal development, and interpersonal relationships.