Life coaches

Dermou Elina specializes in personal empowerment and development. She is a certified Associate Certified Coach (ACC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and holds certifications as an NLP Master Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Mindfulness Coaching. She has extensive experience in the coaching field and has worked with individuals from various professional backgrounds, focusing on each person's needs and aspirations, providing appropriate support and enhancement to help them discover their potential and achieve their goals. Through various tools and methods, confidence is strengthened, positive beliefs are cultivated, and self-improvement is achieved.

Nikoletta Damaskinou BSc is a Life & Business Coach conducting online sessions. She holds a degree in Business Administration & Organizations from the Hellenic Open University and a coaching certification (Certificate in coaching - AC Accredited) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she holds certifications in Business Coaching and Leadership Coaching from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an EMCC Global accreditation as a Senior Practitioner. Ms. Damaskinou is a member of the European and Hellenic Mentoring and Coaching Associations (European Mentoring & Coaching Council), EMCC Global and Greece, an international organization for mentors and coaches. Finally, she has served as a Life Coaching Seminar Instructor at Evdokimos Educational Group.

Tsiakalos Miltos MSc, PhD is a Life Coach - Mental Health Consultant with a private practice in Koukaki, specializing in Coaching and Interpersonal Relationships. He also collaborates with the Open Popular University (ALP), delivering lectures in both in-person and online sessions. He teaches in the MSc program Coaching and Mentoring at Aegean College. He has completed the three-year Mental Health Counseling program and is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society, as well as the one-year "Diploma in Personal and Executive Coaching" program, a recognized course by the Association for Coaching and the EMCC.

Nonota Iliana is a certified (with distinction) Life Coach with an office in Ampelokipoi, Thessaloniki. She holds a first degree in teaching the French language, a second degree in teaching the English language, followed by a degree in psychology focusing on counseling, and finally in life coaching, specializing in health coaching (well-being, autoimmune diseases, weight loss). The specialist aims at the immediate resolution of everyday issues such as interpersonal relationship counseling (separation, divorce, abuse, toxicity), couples counseling, professional guidance, stress management, as well as management of diseases that significantly affect mental health and, consequently, the body itself. She conducts individual or group sessions, either in person or via video call, and utilizes validated psychometric tests. Her goal is empathy and confidentiality in matters of emotional, professional, and physical health.

Despoina Drivakou MSc, PhD(c) is a Life Coach with a private practice in Thessaloniki and provides supervision to early-career psychologists and mental health professionals in the initial stages of clinical practice. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's degree in Basic Medical Research Methodology - Social Medicine - Public Health and Epidemiology from the Medical School of the same university. She is also a doctoral candidate at the same institution. Additionally, she is trained in Systemic Family Psychotherapy and is a certified Life Coach, regularly attending seminars and conferences on the systemic approach. Other psychotherapeutic programs she has trained in include Symbol Drama - basic training, Emotionally Focused Therapy - couples therapy, and the developmental model for couples in crisis due to substance, alcohol, and medication abuse, domestic violence, and narcissistic personality disorder. She has worked both voluntarily and in paid positions at various therapeutic centers in Thessaloniki focusing on addiction treatment for drugs and gambling. She is the scientific director of the Society for the Dissemination and Research of Systemic Thinking and president of the EP7A Association (Prevention, Art, Intervention). She regularly appears on Vergina TV, on radio stations, and contributes articles to various magazines and her personal blog. Concurrently, she coordinates the Family Health forum, which has been held over the past 3 years covering topics related to family and children, involving numerous professionals from the healthcare sector. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society, the Systemic Society of Northern Greece, as well as other associations in Thessaloniki.

Η Κουρουκεχαγιά Ευτέρπη είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Βούλα, στο Χαλάνδρι και πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες διαδικτυακά. Η εκπαίδευσή της περιλαμβάνει πληθώρα εξειδικεύσεων, όπως η Ανασυνδυασμένη Εκλεκτική Συμβουλευτική, Συμβουλευτική Γονέων, Συμβουλευτική Ζεύγους, η Ψυχοθεραπεία Gestalt, η CBT και το NLP. Επιπλέον, έχει πιστοποιηθεί στη Διαχείριση Συναισθηματικού και Ψυχικού Τραύματος, στην Ψυχολογία της Υγείας και διαχείριση παθήσεων , στη Συστημική Αναπαράσταση και στην Ψυχοδυναμική Συμβουλευτική. Παράλληλα, έχει αποκτήσει πιστοποίηση στην Παιδοψυχολογία, στην Σχολική Ψυχολογία και στη Σεξουαλική Διαπαιδαγώγηση και Ψυχολογία των νεανικών σχέσεων, ενώ έχει παρακολουθήσει προγράμματα εκπαίδευσης για την ανάπτυξη στρατηγικών Coaching και Mentoring. Επίσης, κατέχει πιστοποίηση στην Συμβουλευτική Σταδιοδρομίας και επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού, Σχολές Γονέων, εκπαίδευση εκπαιδευτών και στελεχών, στη Ψυχοπαθολογία, στη Δραματοθεραπεία, την Κλινική Ύπνωση και τη Συμβουλευτική για τη Διαχείριση της Ψυχολογίας των νέων. Ανάμεσα στις σπουδές της, περιλαμβάνονται και το Mindfulness Meditation and Positive Psychology από το Mandala Institute.Είναι πιστοποιημένη LIfe Coach και τελειόφοιτη στη Θετική Ψυχολογία. Επίσης παρακολουθεί σεμινάρια για την επαγγελματική καθοδήγηση και τον επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό, με σκοπό την υποστήριξη ατόμων να ανακαλύψουν και να αναπτύξουν το δυναμικό τους στον επαγγελματικό τομέα. Η 30ετής επιτυχημένη επαγγελματική της πορεία στη Διοίκηση επιχειρήσεων και στη Διαχείριση ανθρώπινου δυναμικού, σε μεγάλες και πολυεθνικές εταιρείες στο κλάδο των πωλήσεων, την όπλισε γνώσεις και εφόδια και της δημιούργησε την ακλόνητη πεποίθηση πώς κάθε άνθρωπος διαθέτει τους εσωτερικούς πόρους για να εκπληρώσει τους στόχους του και μέσα από την κατάλληλη προσέγγιση μπορεί να ανακαλύψει το δυναμικό του. Επιπροσθέτως, η ειδικός συμμετέχει ενεργά σε επαγγελματικούς συλλόγους, όπως η Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ανασυνδυασμένης Εκλεκτικής Συμβουλευτικής και ο Σύλλογος Συμβουλευτικής Coaching Mentoring Ελλάδας, ώστε να παραμένει ενήμερη για τις τελευταίες εξελίξεις του πεδίου της συμβουλευτικής στην Ελλάδα. Η εμπειρία της και η συνεχής εκπαίδευσή της την βοηθούν να προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, προσαρμοσμένες στις ανάγκες των ατόμων και των οικογενειών.

Marinakis Euaggelos is an Internist - Health Coach, maintaining a private clinic in Chalandri, bordering Psychiko (Agia Varvara area of Chalandri). He studied Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. With knowledge and extensive experience in internal medicine and ongoing education in health coaching, life coaching, behavioral psychology, and the fundamental principles of the Cognitive-Behavioral approach, Marinakis Euaggelos approaches the individual holistically and guides them with modern methods towards achieving their personal goals and aspirations in broader health and personal development matters. Well-being is an exciting challenge-goal in life, analyzed into physical and non-physical components, which include the individual, family, parenthood, and close or broader human relationships. Whether it concerns chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, bulimia, overeating, emotional eating, uncontrolled food consumption, cognitive restriction, and restrictive diets, psychogenic anorexia, or issues related to relationships and psychosocial aspects within the framework of health and lifestyle coaching, Marinakis Euaggelos possesses extensive training and experience.

Virginia Papadaki is a Life Coach who has completed the ACC credential from the ICF (International Coaching Federation) and is pursuing the PCC in collaboration with TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, with a strong academic background holding an MBA and extensive experience in senior management positions. Her professional career in a business environment, combined with her coaching specialization, enables her to effectively support individuals seeking growth, balance, and conscious changes in their life or career.

In her sessions, she applies a structured, human-centered approach based on the international standards of professional coaching. She creates a safe and confidential environment where each person can freely express themselves, recognize their needs and capabilities, and set clear, realistic goals.

Her aim is to facilitate the process of personal and professional development by offering guidance that leads to greater self-awareness, skill improvement, and meaningful changes in behavior and decision-making.

She specializes in areas including executive coaching, life coaching and personal development, stress and burnout management, career coaching, development of self-confidence and communication skills, change management and decision-making, work-life balance, and wellness.

Virginia Papadaki provides individual coaching sessions tailored to each person's needs. The sessions address the enhancement of leadership skills, improvement of personal effectiveness, management of challenges at work or in personal life, goal setting and decision making, and pursuit of balance and well-being. The process is based on active listening, focused questioning, and practical steps that help the individual move in the direction they truly desire.

Kostakis Ektor BSc, MBA is a Consultant in Applied Positive Psychology and Coach. He offers guidance and support to individuals and organizations aiming for personal and professional development, career transition management, and work-life balance. He comes from the Marketing sector, where he continues to work as a Marketing Director, leading a small, happy, and productive team.

If you choose to collaborate with him, you can expect:

• Enhanced self-awareness

• Clarity and achievement of personal or professional goals

• Development of self-confidence and inner strength

Through scientifically validated coaching techniques, you will acquire the tools to thrive, accumulate positive emotions, and build a strong "psychological reserve" – an internal foundation you can rely on even during the most demanding moments of life. It is not enough to be merely "not ill"; our goal is for you to be truly mentally resilient, happy, and leading a fulfilling life.

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Elda partners with clients to help them realize their purpose and potential in their educational, professional, and personal environments. Using coaching, NLP, and psychometric testing, she aids in identifying and capitalizing on individual aptitudes, talents, and skills. This facilitates successful management of relationships, life transitions, and academic and career development. Furthermore, she assists in optimizing work-life balance, focus, motivation, stress levels, and decision-making. Elda is an experienced certified life & career coach with a substantial track record of over 1000 hours of coaching practice. She holds esteemed certifications as an AC coach, INLPTA Master certified NLP coach, and as an Ariston psychometrics certified practitioner. Elda holds a BSc in Economics from UCL and an MSc in Management from LSE, complemented by various specialized certifications in education and self-development. Currently, she is actively pursuing certification as a professional coach from CoachU, a globally recognized premier coaching school, and accreditation by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the leading coaching federation worldwide. Her expertise is centered around transition coaching, academic coaching, and career coaching., Elda brings a wealth of experience in both personal and career transitions. Her journey includes successfully raising three children, overcoming a divorce after 20 years of marriage, and seamlessly transitioning across five distinct careers. Notably, she is also a national champion in equestrian show jumping.

Aphrodite Chontou is a Life Coach, Business Coach, and Communication Specialist. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She earned her Master’s degree in Communication and worked simultaneously as a Communication Consultant in various companies (public relations, event organization, advertising campaigns, writing advertising scripts). It was around this time that life coaching entered her life.

Her studies at the Athens Coaching Institute led her to obtain a Diploma in Evidence-Based Coaching, which is dual-accredited by the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC) and the Association for Coaching (AC).

She also holds a Certificate in "Working with Local Government" from the National School of Government in the UK, a Certificate of Training in the Development of Effective Management and Human Resources Education Skills, and is certified in the program "Improving Communication Skills, Teamwork, Conflict and Crisis Management."

She currently works as a Life & Business Coach and Communication Specialist.

She is a seminar speaker and regularly contributes articles to various publications. For two consecutive years, ICAP CRIF, a leading global business services group, honored her by featuring her in its business publication "Leading Women in Business 2022 & 2023."

One of the most fulfilling collaborations of her professional career has been with the Beaute magazine group (Beaute Magazine, Mariage, Maison & Decoration, Boats & Yachting), where she served as a Communication Consultant.

Finally, she has curated and organized the nationwide campaign "We Change the World" in its entirety.

Η Μαίρη Γουδή είναι Business, Executive & Career Coach και ιδρύτρια της εταιρίας Mind your Goals που ειδικεύεται στην ανάπτυξη και στην επαγγελματική ενδυνάμωση των ανθρώπων μέσα από την διαδικασία και τα σύγχρονα εργαλεία του Coaching. Είναι διαπιστευμένη Senior Practitioner Coach από το European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) και κάτοχος Diploma in Evidence Based Coaching από τον EMCC & AC (Association of Coaching). Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία μέσα από συνεργασίες με στελέχη εταιριών και ιδιώτες. Ως Coach απευθύνεται σε ανθρώπους που έχουν αναγνωρίσει την ανάγκη να κατανοήσουν βαθύτερα τον εαυτό τους και να βελτιώσουν κάποιες πτυχές τους, προκειμένου να κατακτήσουν τους στόχους που επιθυμούν.

Μέσα από τις ατομικές Coaching συνεδρίες που παρέχει, στηρίζει όσους επιθυμούν να βελτιώσουν συγκεκριμένες δεξιότητες που είναι κρίσιμες στην εργασία τους, να προετοιμαστούν για έναν επόμενο ρόλο, ή επιδιώκουν να πραγματοποιήσουν μια αλλαγή στην καριέρα τους και χρειάζεται να χτίσουν το δικό τους προσωπικό πλάνο ανάπτυξης για να κατακτήσουν τον επαγγελματικό στόχο που επιθυμούν.

Παράλληλα βοηθάει στην ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας των πελατών της μέσα από την αυτόνομη μάθηση και την επίγνωση που χτίζει στις Coaching συνεδρίες που είναι απαραίτητο στάδιο για την επίτευξη οποιουδήποτε στόχου αλλά και για την ευημερία του ατόμου. Κάθε συνεργασία βασίζεται στην εξατομίκευση και μέσα από τα διαφορετικά εργαλεία και τις τεχνικές που εφαρμόζει, η Μαίρη βοηθάει τους ανθρώπους να κατανοήσουν τον εαυτό τους, τις αξίες και τα θέλω τους. Με ενσυναίσθηση, μεθοδικότητα, επαγγελματισμό, ουδετερότητα και ειλικρίνεια, χτίζει σχέσεις εμπιστοσύνης που βοηθούν τους ανθρώπους να ξεκλειδώσουν τη σκέψη τους, να δουν με καθαρή ματιά τις ανάγκες τους και να συνειδητοποιήσουν οι ίδιοι τις αλλαγές που χρειάζεται ατομικά να κάνουν, ώστε να μπορέσουν να φτάσουν τον εαυτό τους σε ένα καλύτερο σημείο από αυτό που βρίσκονται σήμερα.

Η επαγγελματική επάρκεια που διαθέτει στο Coaching μέσα από την βαθιά γνωστική της κατάρτιση και την συνεργασία που έχει χτίσει με ένα πλήθος πελατών, σε συνδυασμό με την μακρόχρονη εμπειρία που έχει ως διοικητικό στέλεχος μέσα από τα 20 χρόνια καριέρας σε ρόλους αυξημένης ευθύνης, σε ελληνικές και πολυεθνικές εταιρίες στους κλάδους του Μάρκετινγκ και του Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού, της έχει δώσει ένα ευρύ φάσμα γνώσεων, δεξιοτήτων και εμπειριών. Έτσι μπορεί να ανταποκριθεί στις προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζουν οι άνθρωποι στον επαγγελματικό τομέα και να προσθέτει αξία σε κάθε συνεργασία της, ενισχύοντας την ανάπτυξη και την ενδυνάμωση των πελατών της μέσα από τον ρόλο της ως Coach. Διαθέτει ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αθήνα και παρέχει συνεδρίες δια ζώσης αλλά και διαδικτυακά υποστηρίζοντας ανθρώπους στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.

Συμμετέχει ενεργά σε πολλά προγράμματα και δράσεις του European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) που σχετίζονται με το Coaching, είναι μέλος του Επαγγελματικού Επιμελητηρίου Αθηνών παρακολουθώντας δράσεις που αφορούν τις μικρομεσαίες επιχειρήσεις και παράλληλα προσφέρει και εθελοντικά τις υπηρεσίες της σε διάφορες οργανώσεις όπως το Mentoring στο Women on Top/WHEN στηρίζοντας την γυναικεία ανάπτυξη και ενδυνάμωση. Πιστεύει ότι το μεγαλύτερο όφελος που αποκομίζουμε μέσα από το Coaching, δεν είναι μόνο η επίτευξη των στόχων μας, αλλά κυρίως το ποιοι τελικά γινόμαστε στη διάρκεια αυτής της διαδρομής, μια καλύτερη εκδοχή του εαυτού μας!

Siasiou Maria is a Personal Development Coach, NLP Practitioner, and educator with over 22 years of experience supporting children and adults. She has been trained in NLP, hypnosis, and Timeline Therapy, tools which she applies with empathy and a focus on meaningful change. Through her sessions, she helps individuals discover their talents and desires, overcome limiting beliefs and internal obstacles, and design a future that reflects their true self, with self-awareness and confidence. The sessions are conducted in an atmosphere of acceptance and safety, aiming for the gradual, substantive transformation of the individual through tools that combine the power of language, imagination, and conscious presence.

Aleksiadou Maria is a Mental Health Consultant and EMCC Global Certified Life Coach, with extensive experience in mental empowerment and the management of personal and professional changes. She holds a Coaching Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring from the Athens Coaching Institute for Greece & Cyprus and is a Certified Career Counseling Consultant from the KEDIVIMP of the University of Patras. She has specialized in Life & Career Skills Development and Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy through an e-Learning program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed a Psychology program certified by ACTA (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). She specializes in stress management, self-confidence, interpersonal relationships, and work-life balance. Her goal is to help each individual regain stability, clarity, and the strength to act with awareness and confidence. She offers individual and online sessions in Greece and abroad, in both Greek and English.

Leutherioti Eleni, NLP Coach/Trainer and Beauty Business Consultant. She deeply believes that change begins when the mind and soul are aligned. With many years of experience in the beauty industry and adult education, she guides individuals (both professionals and non-professionals) to rediscover their strength, change limiting beliefs, and find ways to live with greater balance and confidence. 

Her sessions combine practical tools with genuine empathy and are offered in both Greek and English, allowing each person to feel comfortable expressing themselves and evolving in the language of their heart.