Mental Health Counselors

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.

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.

Stella Krokou is a Psychotherapist and operates the Person-Centered Psychotherapy Center "Eudaimonia" in Thessaloniki. She studied preschool education at Aristotle University and has worked in both the public and private education sectors as an Educator in schools, creative activity centers, and personally with parents, families, and children of all ages. Additionally, she trained in Person-Centered and Focusing experiential psychotherapy at the Hellenic Focusing Center. Over the past years, she has been providing psychotherapy services to adults, as well as psychoeducational programs for children and parental counseling at "Eudaimonia" and other specialized therapy centers.

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.

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.

Κάθε άνθρωπος έρχεται αντιμέτωπος με προκλήσεις που επηρεάζουν την καθημερινότητά του, την αυτοπεποίθησή του και τον τρόπο με τον οποίο σχετίζεται με τους άλλους. Το άγχος, η πίεση της καθημερινότητας, οι δυσκολίες στην επικοινωνία, η αναβλητικότητα, η αμφιβολία για τον εαυτό ή οι απαιτήσεις της εργασίας και των σπουδών μπορούν να επηρεάσουν σημαντικά την ποιότητα ζωής.Η Αθηνά Παπαντωνίου πιστεύει ότι η αλλαγή ξεκινά όταν αποκτούμε βαθύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού μας. Όταν κατανοούμε πώς λειτουργούν οι σκέψεις, τα συναισθήματα και οι συμπεριφορές μας, μπορούμε να αναπτύξουμε νέες δεξιότητες, να ενισχύσουμε την αυτοπεποίθησή μας και να αντιμετωπίσουμε τις προκλήσεις της καθημερινότητας με μεγαλύτερη ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα.Η επαγγελματική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στον συνδυασμό επιστημονικής γνώσης, ενεργητικής ακρόασης και ουσιαστικής ανθρώπινης επικοινωνίας. Στόχος της είναι να δημιουργήσει ένα ασφαλές, υποστηρικτικό και χωρίς επικρίσεις περιβάλλον, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος θα αισθάνεται ότι ακούγεται, γίνεται κατανοητός και μπορεί να εξερευνήσει τις προσωπικές του δυνατότητες.Το ακαδημαϊκό της υπόβαθρο περιλαμβάνε (BSc) στην Psychology and Philosophy από πανεπιστήμιο του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου, καθώς και διετές ερευνητικό μεταπτυχιακό (MSc Research) στη Γνωσιακή Νευροεπιστήμη (Cognitive Neuroscience). Οι σπουδές της εστίασαν στη λειτουργία του ανθρώπινου εγκεφάλου, στις γνωστικές διεργασίες, στη συναισθηματική ρύθμιση, στη λήψη αποφάσεων, στην προσοχή, στη μνήμη και στους παράγοντες που διαμορφώνουν την ανθρώπινη συμπεριφορά. Η ερευνητική της εμπειρία την έχει εκπαιδεύσει να προσεγγίζει κάθε θέμα με κριτική σκέψη, σεβασμό στα επιστημονικά δεδομένα και διαρκή διάθεση για μάθηση.Παράλληλα, είναι απόφοιτος Δραματικής Σχολής. Η εκπαίδευσή της στις παραστατικές τέχνες ενίσχυσε ουσιαστικά την κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης επικοινωνίας, της μη λεκτικής έκφρασης, της παρουσίας, της ενσυναίσθησης και της σημασίας της αυθεντικής σύνδεσης με τους άλλους. Θεωρεί ότι ο συνδυασμός επιστήμης και δημιουργικής έκφρασης προσφέρει μια πιο ολοκληρωμένη ματιά στον άνθρωπο και στις δυνατότητές του.Οι υπηρεσίες της απευθύνονται σε ενήλικες που επιθυμούν να αναπτύξουν την αυτοπεποίθησή τους, να ενισχύσουν τις επικοινωνιακές τους δεξιότητες, να διαχειριστούν αποτελεσματικότερα το άγχος και το στρες, να βελτιώσουν την οργάνωση και τη συγκέντρωσή τους, να προετοιμαστούν για σημαντικές επαγγελματικές ή ακαδημαϊκές προκλήσεις ή να επενδύσουν συνειδητά στην προσωπική τους ανάπτυξη.Η υποστήριξη που προσφέρει βασίζεται στην ψυχοεκπαίδευση, στη συμβουλευτική καθοδήγηση και στην αξιοποίηση τεκμηριωμένων επιστημονικών γνώσεων από τους χώρους της ψυχολογίας και της γνωσιακής νευροεπιστήμης. Κάθε συνάντηση προσαρμόζεται στις ανάγκες, στους στόχους και στον ρυθμό του κάθε ανθρώπου, με στόχο την ανάπτυξη πρακτικών δεξιοτήτων που μπορούν να εφαρμοστούν στην καθημερινή ζωή.Οι συνεδρίες μπορούν να πραγματοποιηθούν στα Ελληνικά ή στα Αγγλικά (Greek & English), προσφέροντας τη δυνατότητα υποστήριξης τόσο σε ελληνόφωνους όσο και σε αγγλόφωνους ενδιαφερόμενους.Οι υπηρεσίες της έχουν συμβουλευτικό, υποστηρικτικό και ψυχοεκπαιδευτικό χαρακτήρα και δεν υποκαθιστούν την ψυχοθεραπεία ή την ψυχιατρική αξιολόγηση. Όταν διαπιστώνεται ότι οι ανάγκες ενός ατόμου απαιτούν εξειδικευμένη θεραπευτική παρέμβαση, προτείνεται η συνεργασία με τον κατάλληλο επαγγελματία.Αν αναζητάτε έναν χώρο όπου η επιστημονική γνώση συναντά την ανθρώπινη προσέγγιση, με στόχο την προσωπική εξέλιξη, την ενίσχυση της αυτοπεποίθησης, τη βελτίωση της επικοινωνίας και την αποτελεσματικότερη διαχείριση των προκλήσεων της καθημερινότητας, η Αθηνά Παπαντωνίου θα χαρεί να σας γνωρίσει και να συζητήσει μαζί σας τους στόχους σας.

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.

Ο Νικηφόρος Κωνσταντίνος Ph.D, MBPsS είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας - Ψυχοθεραπευτής, Ψυχοδυναμικής προσέγγισης και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά γραφεία στο Μοσχάτο (Πλησίον ΗΣΑΠ Καλλιθέας) και τη Βούλα. Είναι μέλος της Αμερικανικής Ενωσης Ψυχολόγων APA (American Psychological Association) και του Βρετανικού Συλλόγου Ψυχολόγων BPS (British Psychological Society). Διαθέτει Διδακτορικό τίτλο στις Κοινωνικές Επιστήμες από το Πανεπιστήμιο Παρισίων, μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc) στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία και Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Deree/American College of Greece και μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (M.A.) στην Πολιτική Οικονομία και στις Κοινωνικές Δομές από το New School for Social Research στη Νέα Υόρκη. Έχει εξειδικευτεί στη διαχείριση άγχους, θυμού και συγκρούσεων, την αναζήτηση ταυτότητας και αυτοεκτίμησης και τη λύση προβλημάτων στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις (οικογένεια, εργασιακό περιβάλλον, προσωπικές σχέσεις). Εχει κάνει έρευνα πάνω στη διαχείριση της διαφορετικότητας και της δυσφορίας φύλου, καθώς και τη συνεισφορά της φωτογραφικής απεικόνισης στο ψυχοθεραπευτικό πλαίσιο και τη νοηματοδότηση της υποκειμενικότητας. Επιπλέον έχει εκπαιδευθεί στη Θεωρία Εικόνας και Ψυχολογίας του Ατόμου, στο Parsons School of Design, στο Παρίσι καθώς και στη χορήγηση των Προβολικών Τεστ Προσωπικότητας και Συναισθηματικής Λειτουργίας Rorschach & Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) της Σχολής του Παρισιού στο ΙΨΥΠΕ / Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων. Η κλινική εμπειρία του στο χώρο της ψυχοπαθολογίας πέραν της ιδιωτικής ψυχοθεραπευτικής πρακτικής προέρχεται από την πρακτική ατομικών συνεδριών Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχολογίας στο Συμβουλευτικό Κέντρο του Αμερικανικού Κολλεγίου Αθηνών καθώς και στα Δημοτικά Ιατρεία του Δήμου Αθηναίων. Παρακολουθεί επίσης επιλεγμένα πιστοποιημένα σεμινάρια και εκπαιδεύσεις στα πλαίσια της συνεχούς επιστημονικής κατάρτισης και συμμετέχει με παρουσιάσεις σε διεθνή ερευνητικά συνέδρια ψυχολογίας και ψυχοθεραπείας. Πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες στα Ελληνικά, στα Αγγλικά και στα Γαλλικά.

Thanasis Giorgos is an Integrative Psychotherapist – Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Ilion. He has studied Counseling and Psychology certified by Pearson BTEC through Med College and specializes in Integrative Psychotherapy (Cognitive, Psychodynamic, and Systemic approaches) at the Piraeus Institute - (E.PSY.TH.E.). This approach, developed through years of training, has enabled him to provide personalized therapy tailored to the emotional difficulties of each client. He has worked in municipalities in Athens, offering his services to adolescents, adults, parents, the elderly, as well as in support programs for women victims of violence. Additionally, he has completed numerous training hours from various psychotherapy seminar cycles. Currently, he provides counseling and psychotherapy exclusively in his private practice while continuing his extensive training with additional psychotherapy education.

Themelina Savvaidi, BSc, MA, MSc, is a licensed Psychologist with professional license number A.P 1123. She practices privately on the island of Rhodes, offering individual counseling and psychotherapy services (psychodynamic and psychoanalytic orientation) to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as family and parental counseling. She completed her postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology at the University of Thessaly, specializing in Mental Health Counseling - Psychotherapy and Counseling in Education - School Counseling. Since 2021, she has been training in the four-year program at DIKEPSY in Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Children and Adults, while also undergoing personal therapy and participating in individual and group supervision for children, adolescents, and adults.

She completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled "Developmental and Adolescent Health Strategies," focusing on Education - Psychosocial Health and the Development of Services for Children and Adolescents. Additionally, she has completed over 2,000 hours of clinical practice in various institutions such as the Adolescent Health Unit (A.H.U.), 2nd Pediatric Clinic, University of Athens, "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, Athens Child Mental Health Center (Adolescent Therapeutic Department), 2nd KEDASY of Athens, 1st KEDASY of Eastern Attica, the 414 Military Hospital of Special Diseases (Psychiatric Wing), among others.

Fragkiskos Konstantinos is a Mental Health Counselor who addresses a wide range of issues such as grief management, anger, understanding and managing interpersonal relationship challenges, self-improvement, anxiety and stress management, fear management, and more. He conducts both in-person and online sessions at his private practice. Additionally, he works as a Mental Health Counselor and Personal Academic Advisor at Metropolitan College. He completed his studies in Integrative Counseling at the University of East London, in the Department of Psychology. He has worked as a Research Intern in the university's research program "Support for Humanitarian Aid Workers" at the University of East London, as a Grief Management Counselor at Lewisham Bereavement Counselling in London, and on the 24-hour Psychological Support Hotline for the Hellenic Armed Forces. He conducts sessions in Greek and English.

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.

Danatsopoulou Keli is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist, holding an M.Sc. in Person-Centered Counseling and Psychotherapy, certified by the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). She works privately as a Psychotherapist, and her personal philosophy is based on trust in the uniqueness of each individual and the personal process of development, therapy, and improvement of their quality of life.

Oikonomopoulou Mirella is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor, maintaining a private practice in Kifisia, and holds a Master's Degree (MSc Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy). She has trained at the First Psychiatric Department of Aeginiteio Hospital and, in her private practice, handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she treats.

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 Printezi is a mental health counselor and psychotherapist. She holds a "Diploma in Integrative Counselling COSCA" and an ECP (European Certificate for Psychotherapy) from the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). She is a member of the European Association for Psychotherapy as well as the National Society for Psychotherapy of Greece (E.E.P.S.E.).

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.