Mental Health Counselors

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...”

Aleksandridou Danai is a Holistic Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist, and Reiki Energy Therapist, with a private practice in the region of Argyroupoli.

She holds a postgraduate diploma in Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapy & Counseling as well as Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy from the College of Human Sciences ICPS. She has been trained at NLP Athens Studies in the therapeutic application of Hypnotherapy, as well as in Reiki energy therapies, holding the title of Reiki Master with many years of experience in therapeutic energy management and holistic human support.

She is a certified Nutrition Counselor from Cambridge Regional College and completed her practicum at the Nutrition Department of the Attikon University General Hospital, working with Eating Disorder cases.

As part of her further training, she has attended professional development programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens on the subject of Eating Disorders, as well as the Personal Development Counseling Program (Life & Business Coaching).

She systematically follows developments in her specialty by participating in conferences, seminars, and new professional development programs that combine psychology with energy healing.

At her private practice, she offers individual and group sessions of Psychotherapy, Counseling, Hypnotherapy, and Reiki, utilizing a blend of scientific and energy approaches for deep relaxation, empowerment, and inner harmony.

The space is especially friendly to our four-legged friends. Anyone who feels the need may come accompanied by their pet or meet the office dog, Gogo.

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.

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.

Konstantinidis Dimitrios is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist specializing in Integrative Counseling with expertise in Clinical Bioenergetic Psychotherapy - Clinical Hypnosis. He maintains a private practice in Kozani and additionally offers online individual sessions. He is a graduate of the academic program in Mental Health Counseling as well as the program in Bioenergetic Psychotherapy - Clinical Hypnosis at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Furthermore, he is certified by the Hellenic (H.C.C.) and European (E.A.C.) Counseling Associations.

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.

Mitsopoulou Maria is a Mental Health Counselor who conducts individual sessions. After completing her studies in the Department of Communication and Mass Media at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she continued her education at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (Kallithea), obtaining a diploma in Mental Health Counseling following three years of training and practical experience, including case management and observation of self-awareness groups and individual sessions. Simultaneously, she complements her academic knowledge and skills by studying for a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at the Metropolitan College of Athens in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University (UK). Additionally, the specialist continually enhances her expertise by attending seminars and specialized training programs in various fields of mental health. Finally, she offers online sessions, with in-person counseling services expected to be available soon.

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.

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.

Dizi Aggelina is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a BSc Hons. in Psychology from Loughborough University and a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip.) in Consciousness & Transpersonal Psychology from Liverpool John Moores University. She has been trained by the H.I.N.A. (Hellenic Institute of Neurophytotherapy & Character Analysis) in Body Psychotherapy and has worked as a Coordinator for adult groups, preschool children groups, adult empowerment groups, and currently serves as a Psychology Instructor at the Academy of Cosmenergy Therapy.

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.

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.

Afrodopoulou Eleni is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist. She maintains a practice at the Medihall polyclinic center in Kifisia and is the scientific director of the Ariadne and Odysseus Psychosocial Rehabilitation Hostel. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and holds a postgraduate diploma in Life Coaching - AC Accredited. She has experience and provides specialized interventions for anxiety management, improvement of relationships, as well as personal self-esteem, and assistance in every aspect of a person's life who wishes to develop.

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.

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.