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.

Dimitris Baklavas is a Mental Health Counselor and operates a private practice in Patissia. He holds a degree in Counseling Psychology from Edinburgh Napier University, affiliated with the Athens Synthesis Center. Additionally, he is certified in Counselling Skills and holds a diploma in Integrative Counselling from Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland. He also attends numerous seminars as part of his ongoing professional development.

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.

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.

Το Εργαστήριο Συστημικής Ψυχικής Υγείας και Παιδαγωγικής "Ροδάκινο" βρίσκεται στο Κουκάκι. Ο Γιώργος Παραδείσης είναι  Συστημικός Θεραπευτής, απόφοιτος του Αριστοτέλειου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης με μεταπτυχιακό στην Κοινωνιολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου και στην Κριτική Παιδαγωγική και Εκπαίδευση Εκπαιδευτικών από το Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης. Εξειδικεύτηκε στη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση μαθησιακών δυσκολιών, διαχείριση συναισθημάτων παιδιών και εφήβων, στην ψυχολογία παιδιών και εφήβων, στη θεραπεία και στην συμβουλευτική ζευγαριών, γάμου και οικογένειας, την υποστήριξη και την ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων σε άτομα με αναπηρία και την Εκπαίδευση Ενηλίκων σε θέματα που σχετίζονται με την συμπεριφορά και το συναίσθημα. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Συστημική/Οικογενειακή θεραπεία στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής Ανατολικού Τομέα Θεσσαλονίκης, στο Αθηναϊκό Κέντρο Μελέτης του Ανθρώπου (ΑΚΜΑ) στην Αθήνα και έχει ολοκληρώσει την 4ετη Εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Θεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας Θεσσαλονίκης (ΚΕΣΜΕΘ) Είναι ιδρυτής του Εργαστηρίου Συστημικής Ψυχολογίας και Παιδαγωγικής ΡΟΔΑΚΙΝΟ (2017), όπου και διατηρεί το γραφείο του, στην οδό Σπ. Δοντά 12-Μακρυγιάννη, στο οποίο παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες και συνεδρίες ζευγαριών και οικογένειας, ενώ πραγματοποιεί ομιλίες σε διάφορα μέρη της Ελλάδας επάνω σε θέματα που αφορούν το σύστημα της οικογένειας και της ανάπτυξης των παιδιών. Έχει εργαστεί στο μικτό κέντρο διημέρευσης ΑμέΑ «Η Κυψέλη», ως ο υπεύθυνος ψυχικής υγείας του κέντρου, στο Ίδρυμα Θεομήτωρ και έχει διδάξει Ψυχολογία σε προγράμματα του Οικονομικού Τμήματος του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και Ψυχολογία και Παιδοψυχολογία σε προγράμματα του τμήματος Κοινωνιολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου. Έχει επίσης εργαστεί ως ο υπεύθυνος ψυχικής υγείας για τα παιδιά, τους γονείς και το προσωπικό παιδικών σταθμών στην Αθήνα και σε άλλα μέρη της Ελλάδας. Σήμερα, εργάζεται ιδιωτικά ως συστημικός ψυχοθεραπευτής στην Αθήνα, ενώ παράλληλα συνεργάζεται με δομές επάνω στην εποπτεία παιδαγωγών και στον συντονισμό ομάδων γονέων. Είναι επιστημονικά υπεύθυνος του 4ετούς προγράμματος εκπαίδευσης στη Συστημικής Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική του Εργαστηρίου Συστημικής Ψυχολογίας και Παιδαγωγικής Ροδάκινο. Τέλος, είναι Τακτικό μέλος της European Family Therapy Association (E.F.T.A).

Argyropoulou Xristina is a psychotherapist trained at the 'Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations.' She holds two postgraduate degrees: a Master of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Autism, specializing in the psychoeducation of children and adolescents with autism. She has worked in specialized therapy centers. In recent years, she has maintained her own practice, focusing on adult psychotherapy as well as parent counseling.

Konstantopoulou Vasiliki is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist with extensive experience in supporting individuals and groups. She maintains a private practice in Elefsina, where she combines the contemporary Psychodynamic psychotherapeutic approach with creative expressive methods such as dance therapy and music therapy. She has received advanced training in Dance Therapy and Music Therapy and is a graduate of the College of Sports Science of Massachusetts (1992–1996). Additionally, she possesses deep knowledge of the art of dance, having served as a Dance Instructor at the Professional and Advanced Dance School of Despoina Grigoriadou. Her experience in movement and bodily expression enriches her therapeutic work, offering a holistic approach to mental health care. From 2021 to 2025, she collaborated with the Open Child and Family Protection Center "Center of Love" (NGO), providing psychological support and therapeutic interventions to vulnerable populations. Her philosophy is based on the belief that therapy is a creative process of self-awareness, balance, and personal growth.

Tranta Elena is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. Having completed her studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, she moved to the United Kingdom, specifically to the University of Sheffield, where she pursued postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology. Additionally, she received further training in Systemic - Family Therapy at the Institute of Systemic Thinking and Psychotherapy. She also holds certified postgraduate training from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on clinical psychology of children and adolescents as well as divorce management. She has experience working in various settings, both through internships and voluntary work. Finally, she has attended and participated in numerous postgraduate and scientific seminars.

Η Τελιορίδου Βαλασία είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας - Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Κηφισιά. Μυεί ενήλικες και εφήβους στην πολύτιμη εμπειρία της ομαδικής και ατομικής ψυχοθεραπείας, με αποτέλεσμα τη βαθιά αλλαγή και την αυτογνωσία όσων αντιμετωπίζουν ζητήματα που προκαλούν προκλήσεις στη ζωή τους. Υποστηρίζει ζευγάρια, θεραπευόμενους/ες, με ζητήματα άγχους, κατάθλιψης, απώλειας, εξαρτήσεων, ψυχολογικής δυσπροσαρμοστικότητας. Ως ψυχοθεραπεύτρια έχει αναπτύξει ποιότητες για την εφαρµογή της Προσωποκεντρικής προσέγγισης, που συνάδουν µε τις κύριες συνθήκες που ο C. Rogers χαρακτήρισε ως επαρκείς και αναγκαίες, προτεινόμενες και ως κατάλληλες για όλες τις διαπροσωπικές συναλλαγές. Αυτές οι ποιότητες είναι η ενσυναισθητική κατανόηση, η άνευ όρων αποδοχή και η γνησιότητα. Η σύνθεση και η παροχή των παραπάνω συνθηκών, δημιουργούν το κλίμα εμπιστοσύνης που απαιτείται για την ουσιαστική συνάντηση θεραπεύτριας/η - θεραπευόμενης/ου, όσο και για την ανάπτυξη μιας βαθιάς σχέσης μεταξύ τους.

Είναι κάτοχος του διπλώματος Συμβουλευτικής, Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING, επίσης του Ευρωπαϊκού Πιστοποιητικού Ψυχοθεραπείας (ECP) από την EAP (European Association for Psychotherapy) και έχει παρακολουθήσει από το 2014 σειρά προγραμμάτων και σεμιναρίων σε θέματα ψυχικής υγείας και ψυχοθεραπείας σε κρατικούς και ιδιωτικούς φορείς και σε πανεπιστημιακές κλινικές. Είναι ενεργό μέλος της ΠΕΕΠΒΙΠ (Πανελλήνιας Ένωσης Επαγγελματιών  Προσωποκεντρικής & Βιωματικής Προσέγγισης), της EAP (European Association for Psychotherapy), της ΕΕΨΕ (Εθνική Εταιρία Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος), του Ελληνικού Δικτύου EFT ( emotionally focused therapy). Εργάζεται σε κέντρο Ειδικής Αγωγής ασκώντας την Συμβουλευτική σε γονείς. Προσφέρει τις υπηρεσίες της εθελοντικά στο Κοινωνικό ιατρείο των Εξαρχείων και στον Σύλλογο καρκινοπαθών εθελοντών φίλων ιατρών ΄΄Κ.Ε.Φ.Ι΄΄.

Υπήρξε επαγγελματίας συνεργάτης της ολιστικής εκπαιδευτικής πλατφόρμας για γονείς «Project Parenting» για δύο συναπτά έτη. Τέλος, κατέχει δεξιότητες στη διαχείριση συμφωνιών με πελάτες και στην επίτευξη ετήσιων στόχων που αναπτύχθηκαν από θέσεις διοίκησης πωλήσεων κατά τις δεκαετίες (1992-2012).

Gesthimani Pantelidou is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and has been running the Mental Health Center - "aniGma" in Nea Smyrni for the past 7 years. She deals with issues related to personal anxieties, difficulties and dilemmas, family matters, issues and challenges concerning adolescents and the elderly, as well as emotional, psychosomatic, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress, and the management of loss and grief. Additionally, as a personal coach with extensive experience in the business sector, she supports the encouragement of change, motivation, utilization of personal potential, enhancement of self-confidence and self-esteem, management of indecisiveness, as well as goal setting and achievement. Based on the Synthetic Approach, she combines techniques from Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Psychodynamic therapies, as well as personal coaching techniques, to flexibly adapt to the needs and personality of each client. In today’s era of general disorientation and loneliness, the human individual strives to cope with pain, fear, and anxiety arising from the ambiguity of their constantly changing life. Psychological support and counseling sessions aim to reveal the distinctly personal functional adaptation method of the individual to the present and future of their life, discovering the unused potentials of their soul in conjunction with the ongoing cultivation of their communication skills with their environment.

“...I am not entirely guilty for the life I lead, since I did not choose it, nor am I entirely innocent from the moment I continue it...”

Karipi Domniki is a Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Pallini. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology from the European University Cyprus and a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She has specialized in psychotherapy techniques such as Psychodynamic Therapy and Counseling Psychotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in Parent Counseling, tailoring her approach to the unique needs of each individual. She has worked in public psychiatric institutions and child mental health centers, gaining valuable experience in supporting individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, ADHD, autism, etc., as well as individuals facing challenges in interpersonal relationships, self-esteem issues, and more. Additionally, she has participated in research programs related to mental health in both clinical and general populations. In her private practice, she offers mental health services, respecting the specific needs of each client.