Mental Health Counselors

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.

Ellina Anna Maria is a Mental Health Counselor and conducts online sessions. The specialist is a trained professional in Psychological Support, holding a Higher Professional Diploma in Psychology and Counseling from Mediterranean Professional Studies. In her private practice, she offers online sessions for individuals who wish to develop a better understanding of themselves, manage emotional difficulties, and improve their interpersonal relationships, with respect, empathy, and authenticity. The online sessions are aimed at individuals who want to better understand themselves, manage challenging thoughts and emotions, and enhance their relationship with themselves and others. Often, the work focuses on issues such as anxiety, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, low self-esteem, and the need for personal development. Each individual is approached with respect, authenticity, and empathy, aiming to create a safe and supportive space where they can express themselves freely and without fear of judgment.

Η Ματίνα Λαδικού είναι αφοσιωμένη στην ενδυνάμωση των ατόμων ώστε να ξεπεράσουν τις προκλήσεις της ζωής και να αξιοποιήσουν πλήρως τις δυνατότητές τους. Με μια συμπονετική και ολιστική προσέγγιση, καθοδηγεί τους πελάτες σε ένα ταξίδι αυτογνωσίας, εσωτερικής δύναμης και ουσιαστικής μεταμόρφωσης.

Μια δέσμευση για την κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης συμπεριφοράς και την παροχή ολιστικής φροντίδας

Η ακαδημαϊκή διαδρομή της Ματίνας ξεκίνησε με πτυχίο Κοινωνιολογίας από το Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και ακολούθησε μεταπτυχιακό στην Εγκληματολογία από το ίδιο ίδρυμα. Καθ' όλη τη διάρκεια των σπουδών της, συνέβαλε σε πρωτοβουλίες με βάση την κοινότητα που επικεντρώθηκαν στη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής, ενισχύοντας τη βαθιά της δέσμευση για κοινωνική ευημερία και ενσυναίσθηση. Το πάθος της για την κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης συμπεριφοράς την ενέπνευσε να εξερευνήσει περαιτέρω την ψυχολογία και τη συμβουλευτική.

Η Ματίνα έχει ολοκληρώσει ένα ευρύ φάσμα εξειδικευμένων πιστοποιήσεων, συμπεριλαμβανομένου του Διπλώματος στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχικής Υγείας και των πιστοποιήσεων στην Ψυχική Υγεία του Παιδιού και στην Παιγνιοθεραπεία. Είναι Πιστοποιημένη Επαγγελματίας NLP από το Πανεπιστήμιο NLP στη Σάντα Κρουζ της Καλιφόρνια και είναι κάτοχος Διπλώματος Advanced Practitioner στην Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία και τη Βιοθυμική Ψυχοθεραπεία, εξοπλίζοντάς την με ποικίλες θεραπευτικές δεξιότητες.

Έχει επίσης αποκτήσει Παιδαγωγική Επάρκεια (ΑΣΠΑΙΤΕ) και ακολούθησε εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στη Διαχείριση Διαζυγίων και Ομαδική Ενδυνάμωση. Η ακαδημαϊκή της διαδρομή περιλαμβάνει πιστοποιητικά εξειδίκευσης στην Παιδοψυχολογία: Ολιστική Προσέγγιση και στη Σεξουαλική Αγωγή & Ψυχολογία Σχέσεων Νέων, αμφότερα από το Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών.

Επιπλέον, η Ματίνα έχει ενισχύσει περαιτέρω την τεχνογνωσία της με πιστοποιήσεις από το Εθνικό & Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και το Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων στην ψυχική υγεία και τη συμβουλευτική. Αυτός ο συνδυασμός εκτεταμένης εκπαίδευσης, κλινικής πρακτικής και συνεχούς επαγγελματικής εξέλιξης διασφαλίζει ότι η Ματίνα προσφέρει μια ολοκληρωμένη και ολοκληρωμένη προσέγγιση στους πελάτες της.

Βασικά Διαπιστευτήρια

• Πτυχίο Κοινωνιολογίας, Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών
• Μεταπτυχιακό στην Εγκληματολογία, Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών
• Δίπλωμα Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχικής Υγείας
• Πιστοποιήσεις Παιδικής Ψυχικής Υγείας & Παιγνιοθεραπείας
• Πιστοποιημένη NLP Practitioner, NLP University Santa Cruz, California
• Δίπλωμα Advanced Practitioner στην Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία και Βιοθυμική Ψυχοθεραπεία
• Παιδαγωγική Επάρκεια (ΑΣΠΑΙΤΕ)
• Εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στη Διαχείριση Διαζυγίων & Ομαδική Ενδυνάμωση
• Πιστοποιητικό Ειδίκευσης στην Παιδοψυχολογία: Ολιστική Προσέγγιση, Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών
• Πιστοποιητικό Ειδίκευσης στη Σεξουαλική Αγωγή & Ψυχολογία Σχέσεων Νέων, Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών
• Περαιτέρω πιστοποιήσεις από το Εθνικό & Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και το Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων σε θέματα ψυχικής υγείας και συμβουλευτικής.

Προσέγγιση και βασικές αξίες

Στο έργο της, η Ματίνα συνδυάζει τεχνικές που βασίζονται σε στοιχεία όπως η Βιοθυμική Ψυχοθεραπεία, η Κλινική Ύπνωση και ο NLP για να αντιμετωπίσει βαθιά ριζωμένα συναισθηματικά μοτίβα και να ενισχύσει τη διαρκή συναισθηματική ευεξία. Συμπληρώνει αυτές τις προσεγγίσεις με συμβουλευτική ψυχολογία και μια σειρά από άλλες θεραπευτικές μεθόδους, προσαρμόζοντας κάθε συνεδρία στις συγκεκριμένες ανάγκες του πελάτη. Η Matina διασφαλίζει ένα υποστηρικτικό, μη επικριτικό περιβάλλον όπου οι πελάτες αισθάνονται ότι ακούγονται και έχουν τη δύναμη να κάνουν ουσιαστικές αλλαγές.

Βασικές αξίες:

1. Αυθεντικότητα – Διαφανής και γνήσια επικοινωνία σε κάθε βήμα.

2. Σεβασμός – Τιμώντας το μοναδικό ταξίδι και ρυθμό κάθε ατόμου.

3. Ενσυναίσθηση – Παροχή ενός ασφαλούς, φιλόξενου χώρου για να εξερευνήσετε δύσκολα συναισθήματα.

4. Δέσμευση – Αφιερωμένο στο να βοηθά τους πελάτες να επιτύχουν πραγματική και διαρκή μεταμόρφωση.

Γιατί να επιλέξετε το Art of Mind;

Στο Art of Mind, δεσμευόμαστε να παρέχουμε υποστηρικτική, εξειδικευμένη φροντίδα. Να τι μας ξεχωρίζει:

1. Προσαρμοσμένη θεραπεία:

Προσαρμοσμένη στις ατομικές προκλήσεις και στόχους, εξασφαλίζοντας ουσιαστική πρόοδο.

2. Ολιστικές μέθοδοι:

Ενσωματώνουμε τη βιοθυμική ψυχοθεραπεία, την κλινική ύπνωση και το NLP για ολοκληρωμένη υποστήριξη.

3. Ζεστό, επαγγελματικό περιβάλλον:

Μια χαλαρωτική ατμόσφαιρα που βασίζεται στην εμπιστοσύνη και την ενσυναίσθηση.

4. Αποδεδειγμένη επιτυχία:

Η Ματίνα έχει βοηθήσει εκατοντάδες πελάτες να ξεπεράσουν το άγχος, την κατάθλιψη και τις προκλήσεις της σχέσης.

Είστε έτοιμοι να ξεκινήσετε το ταξίδι σας;

Κάντε το πρώτο βήμα προς μια πιο υγιή, πιο ικανοποιητική ζωή. Κλείστε σήμερα μια συνεδρία με τη Ματίνα Λαδικού και ζήστε τη μεταμορφωτική δύναμη της εξατομικευμένης θεραπείας.

Κλείστε την συνεδρία σας

Κάντε το πρώτο βήμα προς έναν πιο υγιή και ευτυχισμένο εαυτό σήμερα.

Lykourentzou Xrysanthi is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a diploma (HPD) in Counseling & Psychology from the Mediterranean College. She possesses a Training Certificate in "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Training Certificate in "Cluster B Personality Disorders." She has worked at the Psychological Support & Therapy Company (E.PSY.THE), providing individual sessions to clients. Her specialties include Counseling, Anxiety Disorders, Person-Centered Approach, Personality Disorders, as well as Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy.

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.

Karypidis Konstantinos is a Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. He has been trained in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy and holds an Advance Diploma in Counselling & Psychology from the I.C. Institute in Los Angeles. He was awarded the Patient Preference Award by his patients on doctoranytime, who ranked him among the top preferred professionals on the platform. For over 20 years, he has collaborated with executives and employees worldwide, helping them to derive greater satisfaction from their lives and work. His contribution was recognized in 2022 when the international organization Thinkers 360 ranked him among the top 50 global thought leaders in Change Management. He specializes in interpersonal relationships, stress management, anger management, and panic attack management.

Lamprinopoulou Margarita is a Psychotherapist - Family Counselor and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor in Art and Science from Deree College. She is a certified therapist in the "Walking in your shoes" method and has attended educational and experiential training seminars related to mental health at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations. She has served as a Trainer and Coordinator in numerous seminars and also participates voluntarily in many of them. Additionally, she has taken part in various conferences aimed at expanding her knowledge in her field. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society and the European Counseling Association and is fluent in English and French.

Papasavva Vilma is an adult and couples psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She has completed postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy (MSc) at the American College of Greece, Deree. She holds degrees from the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and from the University of Kent in Canterbury (MA) in the United Kingdom. She has completed the Interdepartmental University Clinical Training Program in Group Dynamics in Psychiatric Settings at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. She has experience working with public institutions (Research University Institute of Mental Health - E.P.I.PSY., 18 ANO, Municipality of Filothei-Psychiko) as well as educational institutions (Counseling Center, Deree). She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). She works in both Greek and English. Her therapeutic approach is psychodynamic. She stays continuously updated in her field through participation in educational seminars of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (EPSPE), conferences, and psychoanalytic supervision. Alongside her clinical work, she contributes articles to Athens Voice. “Anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulties in relating, professional challenges, the emotional imprint of the family, grief, and losses are inscribed in the mind and body, creating confusion and psychological pain, often incomprehensible. My goal is to accompany my patients in an exploration that will gradually lead them to find their own answers to the essential questions of their lives, in a space of empathy and trust. Psychotherapy is a personal investment that yields benefits not only in the present but also in the future.”

Victoria Papadimitropoulou MSc is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist specializing in psychodynamic approach and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). She holds a master’s degree (MSc) in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy from Deree/American College of Greece, and a master’s degree (MSc) from the Business School of Strathclyde University. She has completed two years of training in the systemic approach (A.K.M.A), as well as in the psychodynamic approach, in which she specializes. Her work includes group therapy, adolescent developmental issues, internet use, body image, and identity formation. She is specialized in self-esteem issues, interpersonal relationships (work environment, personal relationships), family dysfunction, anxiety management, and depressive tendencies. She has conducted research on the impact of social media, particularly Instagram, on body image and identity formation during the emerging adulthood stage of development. Her clinical experience in psychopathology beyond private psychotherapy practice comes from individual Counseling Psychology sessions in the public framework of the Municipal Health Clinics of the Municipality of Athens, group psychotherapy practice at the 18Anō Addiction Unit of Attica Psychiatric Hospital, as well as individual psychoanalytic-type psychotherapy at the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults (IPSIPE). She regularly attends selected certified seminars and training as part of ongoing professional development. She provides sessions in both Greek and English.

Nikolaki Sofia is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and Life Coach - Personal Development and Self-Improvement Counselor with a private practice in Porto Rafti. She holds a degree in Psychology (BSc in Psychology Science) from southeastern Europe under authority granted by the State of Delaware, United States of America, and has specialized in personal development and self-confidence. Additionally, she specializes in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Approach from the Hellenic Society of Adlerian Psychology (E.E.A.Ps). She holds a Life Coaching certificate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Association for Coaching, and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). She deals with the recognition and management of stressful situations (anxiety - stress), the utilization and management of time and finances, as well as the identification and resolution of workplace issues.

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.

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.

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.

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.