Mental Health Counselors

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.

Ο Παπαδόπουλος Ευάγγελος είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας, ειδικευμένος στην Σωματική (Ραϊχική) Ψυχοθεραπεία. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Νέα Σμύρνη. Είναι απόφοιτος του Κέντρου Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής "Βίλχελμ Ράιχ" - Ελληνικό Ινστιτούτο Νευροφυτοθεραπείας και Ανάλυσης του Χαρακτήρα. Κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό δίπλωμα ειδίκευσης στην Σωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία με τίτλο "Στάση του σώματος και Χαρακτήρας". Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Θεραπεία Τράυματος απο το Gestalt Synthesis, με την τραυματοθεραπέυτρια Morit Heitzler. Είναι τακτικό μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής. Συνεχίζει την εκπαίδευση του και την εποπτεία του παρακολουθώντας σεμινάρια από διάφορες ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις: Gestalt, Ψυχόδραμα, Προσωποκεντρική και άλλες. Έχει συντονίσει εθελοντικά ομάδες ενδυνάμωσης ανέργων στο Επίκεντρο της Action Aid στον Κολωνό. Έχει επίσης σημαντική εμπειρία στην καθοδήγηση ομάδων πρόληψης εφήβων. Η μέθοδος συμβουλευτικής που χρησιμοποιεί είναι συνθετικού τύπου. Αναλαμβάνει εφήβους και ενήλικες. Έχει εμπειρία σε θέματα διαχείρισης άγχους, διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων, θυμού, εργασιακής εξουθένωσης (burnout), απώλειας-πένθους, ψυχοσωματικών συμπτωμάτων. Οι συνεδρίες διεξάγονται τόσο δια ζώσης, όσο και εξ αποστάσεως, ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες του ατόμου, σε ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό περιβάλλον, με συνέπεια και σεβασμό στην μοναδικότητα του κάθε ανθρώπου.

Petamis Aristeidis is a Psychotherapist with a private practice in Dafni. He holds a degree in Social Anthropology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a master's degree in Human Resource Management from the Athens University of Economics and Business. He received an Erasmus scholarship in Medical Anthropology from the Institute of Cultural and Social Studies at Leiden University. Additionally, he completed further training in Introduction to Psychiatry and Psychiatric Subspecialties at the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School and was trained in Group Analysis at the "S.H. Foulkes" Institute of Group Analysis. He has worked as a Human Resources Manager in non-profit organizations (NPOs) and businesses, as well as a Dormitory Coordinator (Panhellenic Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Vocational Reintegration), where he worked with individuals with severe intellectual disabilities and serious mental disorders. In his practice, he handles cases across the entire spectrum of mental health, with a specialization in individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy.

The Counseling - Systemic Psychotherapy Center Kentro Symvouleutikis - Systimikis Psyxotherapeias Mairi Oikonomou was established by Kentro Symvouleutikis - Systimikis Psyxotherapeias Mairi Oikonomou (Mental Health Counselor with further training in family systemic therapy - Coordinator of Systemic Constellations according to Bert Hellinger). Each individual has a distinct and unique personality. The aim is to assist individuals in understanding their inner world as well as their differences from others, to find solutions to their concerns, to improve their mental health, to make decisions, set goals, and develop their skills. "To know others is wisdom. To know oneself is enlightenment." [Lao Tzu]

Vasileiou Lida MA is a certified Psychosomatic Health Counselor and conducts online sessions. She is a graduate of the Sociology Department of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences with a specialization in Criminology. She holds a master's degree in Psychosomatic Health Counseling with the application of the Evaluative Cognitive Model, an interdisciplinary model for the Promotion of Mental Health that integrates information and knowledge from both medical and humanities disciplines. Specifically, it combines medical data and knowledge from Neurosciences with scientific insights from the fields of Mental Health Promotion, Cognitive Therapeutic Models, and Positive Psychology. She emphasizes Psychosomatic Health, aiming to approach the individual in a short period through a structured practice. Additionally, the specialist holds a certification in training for Cognitive Counseling and Interventions from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. Continuing her studies, she attended the Special Education program in Supervisory Evaluative Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), through the Center for Evaluative Study of Psychosomatic Health (KE.AM.PSY), in collaboration with the Society for the Promotion of Psychiatry and Related Sciences (EL.E.P.PSY.S.EP). Ms. Vasileiou provides counseling services tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Pateniotis Tsampikos is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains his private practice in Rhodes. He holds a diploma in Synthetic Counseling and a Certificate of Further Education from the European Institute of Counseling & Psychotherapy - E.I.C.P. He is a member of the Hellenic Association for Counseling (HAC) and the European Association for Counselling (EAC). He manages a wide range of cases, focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person he undertakes.

Pagona Aria is a Psychotherapist - Group Analyst with a private practice in Ampelokipi. She holds a degree from the Department of Sociology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has been trained in Group Analysis at the Hellenic Society of Analytical Group and Family Psychotherapy, as well as in Behavioral Therapy and Anxiety Disorders at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.PSY.). Additionally, she has attended the Lacanian Psychoanalysis Seminar at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dafni," conducted in collaboration with the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dromokaiteion" and the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens. Furthermore, she completed her internship at Aeginiteio Hospital, focusing on clinical cases with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and has worked at the Eastern Attica branch for persons with disabilities belonging to the Social Welfare Centers, where she conducted individual and group sessions with the clients. She has also volunteered for six years at the psychological support network "Synypaxi," providing individual and group sessions. As part of her continuing education, she has attended numerous psychology conferences and seminars. In her private practice, she offers individual counseling and psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, as well as analytic group psychotherapies. Specifically, she provides specialized interventions for the treatment of panic attacks, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobias, depression, post-traumatic stress, as well as for improving interpersonal relationships.

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.

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.

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.

Είναι Ιατρός, απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει εργαστεί επί 25ετία και πλεόν ως διαγνώστης ιατρός στον ιδιωτικό τομέα, κοντά στον άνθρωπο,  δίπλα στις αντιξόοτητές του μα και στις νίκες του με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον στην σωματική και ψυχική του υγεία που διαπλέκονται αναπόσπαστα. Η πίστη της στις δυνατότητες και την ομορφιά των ανθρώπων την οδήγησαν παράλληλα με την άσκηση της Ιατρικής αρχικά στην απόκτηση διπλώματος Συμβούλου Ψυχικής Υγείας (HND in Counselling and Psychology) στο Μεσογειακό Κολέγιο Αθηνών Mediterranean College. Ακολούθησε  διετής συμμετοχή της σε ομάδα εποπτείας και πρακτικής άσκησης  στο Κέντρο Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας «Ψυχήλατον» καθώς και εκπαίδευση  στις εφαρμογές της  Νευροανάδρασης στο Πολύκεντρο Ψυχιατρικής, Ψυχοθεραπείας και Νευροανάδρασης «Σύγχρονα Αμφιαράεια». Κεντρικός άξονας της διαμόρφωσης των γνώσεων και της πορείας της αποτέλεσε η εκπαίδευσή της ως Συστημική Υπαρξιακή Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια  στο Ινστιτούτο «Αντίστιξη»,  πιστοποιημένο εκπαιδευτικό κέντρο για εκπαίδευση στην συστημική ψυχοθεραπεία από την European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). Η πολυετής εκπαίδευσή της στο ινστιτούτο  «Αντίστιξη» περιλάμβανε συμμετοχή σε ομάδα προσωπικής ψυχοθεραπείας επί τέσσερα  έτη, ομάδα εκπαίδευσης στην υπαρξιακή – συστημική ψυχοθεραπεία επί τέσσερα έτη , ομάδα γενεογράμματος επί τρία έτη καθώς και συνεχή εποπτεία. Εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με άτομα, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες ιδιωτικά στο γραφειο της. Οργανώνει βιωματικά εργαστήρια και συντονίζει ομάδες προσωπικής ανάπτυξης.

Από τον Οκτώβριο 2025 είναι εκπαιδευόμενη στην Ομαδική Σχεσιακή Ανάλυση από το ΕΔΟΑ (Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Ομαδικών Αναλυτών).

Eίναι μέλος της της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συστημικής Θεραπείας (ΕΛΕΣΥΘ), της Ελληνικής Επιστημονικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής Ομηλίκων (ΕΣΥΟΜ) και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (ΕΕΣ). Ως μέλος της ΕΣΥΟΜ έχει οργανώσει εθελοντικά και συντονίζει διαδικτυακά ομάδα (peer support) συμβουλευτικής ομηλίκων εργαζομένων σε νοσοκομεία για την στήριξη στο σπουδαίο ρόλο τους, το έργο της οποίας παρουσιάστηκε στο 8ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχολογίας και το 3ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Θετικής Ψυχολογίας στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών 9-12 Νοεμβρίου 2023. Συμμετέχει ως ομιλήτρια σε επιστημονικές ημερίδες και διευρύνει συνεχώς την εκπαίδευσή της υποστηρίζοντας  την δια βίου μάθηση, καθώς αποτελεί ικανή  αλλά και απαραίτητη συνθήκη που συμπληρώνει την συνειδητή της επιλογή και αγάπη της στο επάγγελμα του Συμβούλου Ψυχικής Υγείας - Συστημικού Υπαρξιακού Ψυχοθεραπευτή.

Η Αντζέλικα Μπολοχάν είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, ιδρύτρια του Κέντρου Ψυχικής Υγείας "Πνοή Ψυχής" στο Μεγαλοχώρι Σαντορίνης. Παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπευτικής υποστήριξης σε ενήλικες και εφήβους, καθώς και συμβουλευτική γονέων και ζεύγους. Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται δια ζώσης και online, μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές, εμπιστευτικό και υποστηρικτικό πλαίσιο. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται κυρίως στην Ψυχοδυναμική κατανόηση του ατόμου, με Συνθετική αξιοποίηση τεχνικών συμβουλευτικής, Gestalt και NLP, ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Στόχος της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας είναι η ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας, η κατανόηση επαναλαμβανόμενων μοτίβων, η επεξεργασία συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών και η βελτίωση της σχέσης του ατόμου με τον εαυτό του και τους άλλους. Στο πλαίσιο των συνεδριών ασχολείται με ζητήματα όπως άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, συναισθηματική πίεση, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, πένθος, οικογενειακές δυσκολίες, θέματα εφηβείας, σχολικό στρες και προσωπικά αδιέξοδα. Έχει σπουδάσει Συμβουλευτική Ψυχικής Υγείας στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής και έχει ολοκληρώσει εξειδικευμένες σπουδές στην Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Mediterranean College. Παράλληλα, συνεχίζει τις σπουδές της στην Ψυχολογία στο Μητροπολιτικό Κολλέγιο, έχοντας εισαχθεί στο τρίτο έτος και παρακολουθεί ετήσιο σεμινάριο Ψυχοπαθολογίας στον Εκπαιδευτικό Όμιλο Ευδόκιμο. Είναι επίσης μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής. Για εκείνη η θεραπευτική σχέση βασίζεται στην εμπιστοσύνη, την αυθεντικότητα και τον σεβασμό στον προσωπικό ρυθμό κάθε ανθρώπου.

The Kentro Symfyia - Sakalidi Ioanna is located in Ano Patissia. The philosophy of "Symfyia," as its name suggests, symbolizes healing through the union and synthesis of the self, emphasizing the idea of integration and harmonious coexistence. The name of our psychotherapeutic center reflects the inspiration behind its creation—the process by which two or more entities/ideas closely unite in a way that they become inseparable and function as a single harmonious whole. Embodying these ideas, the center follows the Synthetic Psychotherapeutic approach both individually and in groups. Its purpose is to provide support to individuals so that they can address issues that concern them, such as anxiety management, crisis intervention, interpersonal relationships, self-improvement, personal development, and emotional conflicts. This approach is based on the relationship developed between therapist and client, which, to be effective and creative, must be well-defined, involve warmth and responsiveness, and take place in an atmosphere of acceptance and trust, where free expression of emotions is encouraged.

Eustathiou Elina is a Mental Health Counselor - trainee Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Panormou. She shows a particular interest in the connection between the individual and themselves as well as others—both on a personal and professional level. In her work, she creates a space where the individual can pause and turn inward—where the answers they seek already reside, even if they are not always easy to recognize or express. She collaborates with people who have difficulty understanding their desires, expressing their emotions and needs, or relating with greater clarity and authenticity—whether in their personal relationships or work environment. Her approach combines self-understanding with the use of imagination, visualization, bodily awareness, and creative methods such as art, offering a more immediate and experiential way to connect with what already exists within the individual. Through the sessions, she focuses on recognizing recurring patterns and fostering more meaningful and balanced relationships, both in life and at work. Individual sessions are offered online and in person.

Vozora Vasiliki was born and raised in Athens and works professionally as a Systemic Mental Health Counselor. Her studies as a Kindergarten Teacher at the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, combined with her passion for the Humanities and her desire to provide meaningful assistance to children and their parents, led her to training at the Human Relations Investigation Laboratory. She is a certified Systemic Mental Health Counselor according to the standards of the Hellenic Counseling Society (H.E.C.) and the European Association for Counselling (EAC). In her private practice, she provides counseling support on issues such as anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, self-awareness, and personal development. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive space where individuals can discover new perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of their needs and themselves. She invites anyone interested to embark on a journey of empowerment and personal growth with her, offering support, respect, empathy, and professionalism at every step.

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.