Mental Health Counselors

Dr. Papasavva Eui is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and Communication Specialist, maintaining a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She has completed studies in Communication and Mass Media at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as Therapeutic Counseling at ICPS, and has attained postgraduate education in Visual Communication at the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training programs in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Behavioral Psychotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has attended specialized training seminars at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Medical Psychology, Gender Identities, Borderline Personality Disorder, Social Clinical Psychology of Addictions, Mental Health concerning traumatic events and the management of loss and grief, Couple and Family Counseling Therapy, Panic Disorders – theoretical framework and practical management, as well as Sleep Disorders. Furthermore, she has participated in postgraduate seminars at Panteion University in Positive Psychology, and in the Theory and Techniques of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at Deree. Concurrently, she has earned a Professional Diploma in Group Psychotherapy and Counseling, as well as in Relationship and Couples Counseling from the European International University.

Danai Volitaki is a Social Anthropologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist providing sessions to adults and couples. She completed her undergraduate studies in Social Anthropology and History at the University of the Aegean, followed by a one-year postgraduate training program in Applied Counseling. She specialized in the Systemic and Family Psychotherapy program at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, certified by international and European psychotherapy bodies (ELESYTH, EFTA, EAP, EEPS), gaining valuable clinical experience alongside esteemed trainers and supervisor psychotherapists. Subsequently, she completed the annual seminar on Therapeutic Treatment of Addictions at the public Detoxification Center 18 ANO. During her specialization in systemic family therapy, she participated in a clinical psychotherapy team at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations and began working privately as a psychotherapist. She has extensive experience in the field of Non-Governmental Organizations, having worked with vulnerable groups, providing counseling services to ex-prisoners, unemployed individuals, and people facing substance, alcohol, and gambling addiction issues, which enables her to offer a holistic therapeutic approach. Additionally, she has worked with infants, adolescents, and adults with disabilities (ASD and intellectual disabilities). She has volunteered at the Detoxification Unit 18 ANO, participating in individual and family sessions with addicted individuals and their families. Since 2018, she has worked privately as a Systemic Family Psychotherapist and concurrently as a Therapist for addicted individuals in the organization Group for UNESCO of Piraeus and Islands.

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.

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.

Vemvetsou Viky is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Glyfada since 2010. She graduated from the American College of Greece (BSc in Psychology) and underwent training in the Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria." At the same hospital, she continued as a trainee Psychologist in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program (COPD) of the 3rd Internal Medicine Department. She has attended annual seminars in Clinical Psychopathology (2005) and Philosophy and Methodology of Psychopathology (2006) at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital. In 2010, she graduated from the 4-year Gestalt Psychotherapy training program (GF Athens). She has volunteered at the Athens Cancer Patients Association KEFI (individual sessions and volunteer training groups for the association), the "Together for Children" Union, supporting and operating the "11525 Together for Children Hotline" (individual sessions and counseling for children, adolescents, and parents), as well as at the "Estia Konstantinoupoleos" Nursing Home, conducting mental empowerment groups for the elderly. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Society of Gestalt Psychotherapy and the European Association for Gestalt Psychotherapy. Particularly sensitive to parenting issues (being a mother of three children), she voluntarily coordinates parent groups in schools and language centers. She continuously attends professional development seminars (trauma, abuse, crisis intervention, couples, group dynamics, loss, grief). She participates in conferences, festivals, and workshops promoting mental health in the community, is engaged in a 15-year study and supervision group, a 2-year Mindfulness group for therapists, and undertakes individual psychotherapy and supervision. She is trained in Storytelling and Mindfulness as tools for stress management. As a mental health professional, she values responsibility, volunteering, and aesthetics in diagnosis.

She is suitable because she combines specialized knowledge with authenticity, empathy, and a deep understanding of the problems. Additionally, her experience helps her design the therapeutic plan and provide solutions to the patient based on their needs and experiences. Furthermore, the approach she applies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is an ideal method not only for disorders such as depression and anxiety but also for other issues that may affect daily life. Finally, her goal is always to provide the best possible service and the fastest relief for the patient, focusing on their personal goals and requests.

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.

BE YOU

Elena Apostolaki has dedicated her life to psychology and personal development—not merely as a professional choice, but as a personal journey of self-awareness and growth. She holds a degree in Psychology from Canterbury Christ Church University, with a specialization in Psychopathology through the Educational Group Evdokimos. She has been trained in Life Coaching at the University of West Attica and holds a Practitioner Coach certification from the international organization IAPCM. Additionally, she has completed studies in Counseling Intervention at the School of Personal Development and Therapy "Diodos." Currently, she is pursuing postgraduate studies at Aegean College, in collaboration with the University of Essex, continuously enhancing her theoretical and practical foundation in psychology. In her work, she integrates elements from Cognitive Psychology, the Person-Centered approach, and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) techniques, offering a safe and supportive environment for those who wish to: deepen their self-knowledge, recognize the barriers that limit them, and evolve with substance and authenticity.

Her philosophy is based on the belief that every person already possesses within themselves all they need to flourish—the only requirement is the appropriate environment, support, and guidance to discover and utilize these resources.

This is the purpose served by BE YOU:

A space for inner exploration, authentic connection, and personal transformation.

It does not tell anyone who to become—it helps each person remember who they truly are.

📍 Provides sessions in Heraklion, Crete and online, in Greek, English, and German, with respect, authenticity, and discretion.

BE YOU – because change begins from within.

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.

Η Αλεξάνδρα Κουράκου ΜSc Ιατρικής Αθηνών είναι Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Θεραπεύτρια Ζεύγους - Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, διατηρεί γραφείο στους Αμπελόκηπους (πλησίον μετρό Πανόρμου). Δέχεται ενήλικες, ζευγάρια, εφήβους και γονείς..

Eίναι κάτοχος MSc "Επιστήμη του Στρες και Προαγωγή της Υγείας" από την Ιατρική Σχολή Αθηνών του ΕΚΠΑ ενώ συμμετείχε σε έρευνες που εκπονήθηκαν από την Ιατρική Αθηνών, χορηγώντας ψυχομετρικά εργαλεία, με συνεντεύξεις αξιολόγησης ψυχικής κατάστασης και εκμάθησης τεχνικών διαχείρισης στρες.  Το άγχος και η κατάθλιψη αντιμετωπίζονται και στο σώμα, όχι μόνο στη σκέψη, με τεχνικές που έχουν ερευνητική τεκμηρίωση.

Το άτομο υπό τη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία αντιμετωπίζεται ως ολότητα μέσα από το πρίσμα της οικογενειακής του ιστορίας, των διαπροσωπικών του σχέσεων, της θέσης εργασίας του και γενικότερα μέσα από τους πολλαπλούς ρόλους που φέρει. Η προσέγγιση αυτή βοηθά τον θεραπευόμενο να μάθει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του μέσα από τις σχέσεις του με τους άλλους, να βάζει όρια, να συσχετίζεται με τους άλλους με έναν πιο λειτουργικό τρόπο και εν τέλει να σπάσει τους φαύλους κύκλους.

Είναι επίσης εκπαιδευμένη στο μοντέλο της Sue Johnson (ΑΚΜΑ), το πιο τεκμηριωμένο μοντέλο ζεύγους διεθνώς, για ζευγάρια που "μιλούν αλλά δεν ακούγονται". Μέσω αυτής της τεχνικής το ζευγάρι μαθαίνει να εκφράζει τις ανείπωτες ανάγκες και επιθυμίες του με βασικό πυξίδα το συναίσθημα.

Έχει λάβει μετεκπαίδευση στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία ("Π. Ουλής", Αιγινήτειο) και αναγνωρίζει έγκαιρα πότε χρειάζεται συνεργασία με ψυχίατρο. Είναι εισηγήτρια σεμιναρίων για επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας (ΚΕΨΥΣΥ) και συγγραφέας της ελληνικής στάθμισης της Κλίμακας Αυτοεκτίμησης Rosenberg για εφήβους.

Το μεγαλύτερο μέρος της δουλειάς της είναι η ατομική και οικογενειακή ψυχοθεραπεία και η θεραπεία ζεύγους. Αναλαμβάνει περιστατικά με άγχος και κρίσεις πανικού, ζευγάρια που αντιμετωπίζουν προβλήματα επικοινωνίας, ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν burnout, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, κατάθλιψη ή καταθλιπτική διάθεση, δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, πένθος και χωρισμό. Παρέχει συμβουλευτικές υπηρεσίες σε γονείς και εφήβους με προβλήματα επικοινωνίας στην εποχή των social media, διαχείρισης άγχους εξετάσεων εφήβων, ενίσχυσης της αυτοεκτίμησης εφήβων.

Κατέχει πτυχίο Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας από το ΕΚΠΑ, διετές μεταπτυχιακό MSc στην"Επιστήμη του Στρες και Προαγωγή της Υγείας" από την Ιατρική Σχολή του ΕΚΠΑ, τετραετή εξειδίκευση τεστην Οικογενειακή Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική, από το Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής. Επιπλέον, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Emotionally Focused Therapy (Sue Johnson), στο ΑΚΜΑ, έχει παρακολουθήσει μονοετές μετεκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας "Παναγιώτης Ουλής", στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, έχει εξειδίκευση στην τεχνική Mindfulness και είναι υπό εκπαίδευση στον "Επαγγελματικό Προσανατολισμό σε εφήβους και ενήλικες" από το ΕΚΠΑ.

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.

Eirini Miliara is a Mental Health Counselor with a Synthetic Approach, a regular member of the Hellenic Counseling Society, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She studied Counseling (COSCA, Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) at the Athens Synthesis Center. Her initial focus was on preschool children due to her first degree as a preschool education specialist. Subsequently, she continued her training for parents and adolescents in Synthetic Counseling and Psychotherapy. She has volunteered her services at "Synypaksi," a network of social solidarity, mental health support, and culture. Currently, she works as a Mental Health Counselor offering individual sessions to adults and adolescents both in-person and online.

Mpikou Anna Maria is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and maintains her practice in Cholargos. She holds a “Diploma in Integrative Counselling COSCA” and a “Counselling Supervision Certificate COSCA” from the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy (Athens Synthesis Center) as well as the ECP-European Certificate for Psychotherapy (EAP). She has been trained in the integrative approach. She is a full member of the Hellenic Psychotherapy Society (EEPE) and the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy (EESSSP). She has specialized as a Mindfulness Practitioner and in issues related to couples therapy and LGBTQ+ matters. Additionally, she holds a BSc in Business Administration from the American College of Greece (Deree) and an MBA from Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, CA. She has collaborated with multinational companies in the fields of management and human resource administration. She provides individual sessions for adults, couples and family sessions, with the option for sessions via Skype. Her expertise includes areas such as anxiety management, panic attacks, depression, phobias, obsessive thoughts, anger, grief, interpersonal difficulties, low self-esteem and self-confidence, post-traumatic stress, psychosomatic disorders, and professional career-related issues. Within the safe framework of therapy and in an environment predominantly characterized by acceptance, hope, and the absence of judgment, the client learns how to alleviate the psychological symptoms that concern them, thereby improving their quality of life.

Karagkiozoglou Katerina is a Person-Centered Mental Health Counselor, available in person in Ano Liosia and online. She offers a safe space where individuals can speak openly without fear of judgment.

She works with individuals experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, transitional periods, boundary issues, internal confusion, workplace challenges, as well as those wishing to enhance their self-awareness.

Her fundamental approach is that people are not "broken," but often confused and in need of space to be heard. She is moved when someone begins to recognize their needs, listen to themselves, and trust their own path.

Her therapeutic "signature" is openness: she embraces the complexity of experience without rushing to interpretations or categorizations.

With a strong sense of responsibility towards those she encounters, she remains engaged in continuous education, supervision, and personal therapy to ensure her presence is stable, clear, and professionally grounded.

She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society and the Hellenic Person-Centered and Experiential Society.

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.