Mental Health Counselors

Dr. Papasavva Eui is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and Communication Specialist, maintaining a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She has completed studies in Communication and Mass Media at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as Therapeutic Counseling at ICPS, and has attained postgraduate education in Visual Communication at the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training programs in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Behavioral Psychotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has attended specialized training seminars at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Medical Psychology, Gender Identities, Borderline Personality Disorder, Social Clinical Psychology of Addictions, Mental Health concerning traumatic events and the management of loss and grief, Couple and Family Counseling Therapy, Panic Disorders – theoretical framework and practical management, as well as Sleep Disorders. Furthermore, she has participated in postgraduate seminars at Panteion University in Positive Psychology, and in the Theory and Techniques of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at Deree. Concurrently, she has earned a Professional Diploma in Group Psychotherapy and Counseling, as well as in Relationship and Couples Counseling from the European International University.

BE YOU

Elena Apostolaki has dedicated her life to psychology and personal development—not merely as a professional choice, but as a personal journey of self-awareness and growth. She holds a degree in Psychology from Canterbury Christ Church University, with a specialization in Psychopathology through the Educational Group Evdokimos. She has been trained in Life Coaching at the University of West Attica and holds a Practitioner Coach certification from the international organization IAPCM. Additionally, she has completed studies in Counseling Intervention at the School of Personal Development and Therapy "Diodos." Currently, she is pursuing postgraduate studies at Aegean College, in collaboration with the University of Essex, continuously enhancing her theoretical and practical foundation in psychology. In her work, she integrates elements from Cognitive Psychology, the Person-Centered approach, and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) techniques, offering a safe and supportive environment for those who wish to: deepen their self-knowledge, recognize the barriers that limit them, and evolve with substance and authenticity.

Her philosophy is based on the belief that every person already possesses within themselves all they need to flourish—the only requirement is the appropriate environment, support, and guidance to discover and utilize these resources.

This is the purpose served by BE YOU:

A space for inner exploration, authentic connection, and personal transformation.

It does not tell anyone who to become—it helps each person remember who they truly are.

📍 Provides sessions in Heraklion, Crete and online, in Greek, English, and German, with respect, authenticity, and discretion.

BE YOU – because change begins from within.

Kontogiannis Lampros is an Integrative Psychotherapist - Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice in Sepolia, near the Attiki metro station. In 1997, he moved to the United Kingdom, where he attended specialized seminars in the Department of Clinical Psychology on "Eating Disorders," with a project titled “Anorexia Nervosa” at the private British College. Concurrently, he participated in a postgraduate program specializing in Counseling and Integrative Psychotherapy, earning an MSc in "Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy" from the University of Derby. He has since completed his specialization in systemic family therapy and couples therapy. He was distinguished among 250 scholars at the University of Derby, being one of only four Greeks to graduate as integrative psychotherapists. He excelled in his thesis on the personality traits and eating habits, examining how an individual’s personality influences both their nutritional and physical condition, and the role of gender as a factor. Integrative psychotherapy involves the synthesis of three different methods and approaches applied conjointly to each patient: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and the psychodynamic approach (attachment theory). Finally, he has also undergone further training at the Piraeus Institute of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy (EPSYTHE - Society for Psychological Support and Therapy) in clinical hypnosis, earning a specialty as a clinical hypnotherapist. He is among the founding members of the Greek Clinical Hypnotherapists Association and the International Hypnosis Association.

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.

Prapas Ioannis is a Psychologist and Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Gerakas. He has studied Psychology in Greece (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - E.K.P.A.) and Italy (E-Campus University), Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy, Psycholinguistics, and Counseling in Greece (E.K.P.A. and the Hellenic Open University - E.A.P.) and abroad (Scotland, Edinburgh). Additionally, he has training in Adult Education and Career Counseling. He holds diplomas in Integrative-Synthetic Psychotherapy, Counseling, and Positive Psychotherapy. He also collaborates on an external basis as a Parent and Adolescent Counselor with private organizations. In his practice, he handles cases spanning the entire spectrum of psychological and psychiatric mental health. He specializes in Parent and Adolescent Counseling with 30 years of experience, psychotherapy of a broad range of psychological and psychiatric cases, as well as career guidance for adolescents and adults.

Priniotaki Katerina is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Pangrati. She has experience in individual psychotherapy and counseling. She studied Psychology at the American College (Deree) and holds a Master's degree (MA) in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London, with extensive hands-on experience in psychoanalytic therapy and supervision. Additionally, she has worked at the Elderly Care Unit of the Moschato Social Welfare Center. She has expertise in cases of anxiety disorders, panic attacks, eating disorders, depression, relationship counseling, bereavement, and more.

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.

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.

Soufla Anthia is a Mental Health Counselor and a trained Psychotherapist specializing in the Integrative Systemic approach. She has completed the Higher Professional Diploma (HPD) in Counseling and Psychology at Mediterranean College (in collaboration with the University of Derby). Furthermore, she completed a one-year study program in School Psychology from the University of the Aegean. She is currently undergoing a four-year training program at the Center for Integrative Systemic Therapy of Thessaloniki, where she specializes in the Integrative Systemic Psychotherapy approach. She has worked in numerous volunteer initiatives and organizations, such as the Connect Family Day Center for Family Support, the "House of ARSIS" structure (a Social Organization for Youth Support), the NGO IASSIS Urban Non-Profit Organization, among others. She now maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has participated in numerous conferences, educational seminars, and professional development programs.

Η Χρυσάνθη Σωφρονά, Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας – Master Positive Psychology Coach, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής ψυχικής υγείας, ψυχοθεραπευτικής υποστήριξης και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένου (evidence-based) coaching σε ενήλικες. Το coaching που εφαρμόζει βασίζεται στις αρχές της Ψυχολογίας του Coaching και αξιοποιεί επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες μεθόδους, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ευημερίας, της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας και της προσωπικής ανάπτυξης.

Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου (MSc) στην Εφαρμοσμένη Θετική Ψυχολογία και την Ψυχολογία του Coaching από το University of East London. Παράλληλα, διαθέτει πολυετή εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική Ψυχικής Υγείας, στην Αναλυτική Ψυχολογία κατά Carl Gustav Jung, στην Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω Τεχνών και στο Evidence-Based Coaching, ενσωματώνοντας δημιουργικά τις αρχές της Θετικής Ψυχολογίας, της Αναλυτικής Ψυχολογίας, της Συνθετικής Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχικής Υγείας και της Ψυχολογίας του Coaching σε μια συνθετική, εξατομικευμένη και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη θεραπευτική προσέγγιση.

Η διαρκής επιστημονική εξέλιξη αποτελεί βασική αρχή της επαγγελματικής της πορείας. Εκπαιδεύεται συνεχώς σε σύγχρονες ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις και επιμορφώνεται στους τομείς της Θετικής Ψυχολογίας, της Ψυχικής Ανθεκτικότητας (Resilience), της Ευημερίας (Wellbeing), της Συναισθηματικής Νοημοσύνης, της Ψυχοεκπαίδευσης και του συντονισμού βιωματικών ομάδων.

Διαθέτει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό και υποστηρίζει ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, χρόνιο στρες, φοβίες, μεταβάσεις και κρίσεις ζωής, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, πένθος και απώλεια, καθώς και επαγγελματική εξουθένωση (burnout). Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με άτομα που επιθυμούν να ενισχύσουν την αυτογνωσία, την ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα, τη συναισθηματική ευημερία και την προσωπική ή επαγγελματική τους ανάπτυξη.

Στην ψυχοθεραπευτική της εργασία ακολουθεί μια συνθετική, εξατομικευμένη και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη προσέγγιση, αξιοποιώντας στοιχεία από τη Θετική Ψυχολογία, την Αναλυτική Ψυχολογία, τη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική Ψυχικής Υγείας και την Ψυχολογία του Coaching. Δημιουργεί ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, βασισμένο στην εμπιστοσύνη, τον σεβασμό και τη συνεργασία, μέσα στο οποίο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του, να αναπτύξει τις προσωπικές του δυνάμεις, να ενισχύσει την ψυχική του ανθεκτικότητα και να επιτύχει ουσιαστική και διαρκή αλλαγή.

Παράλληλα, σχεδιάζει και υλοποιεί προγράμματα ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας, προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, ευημερίας και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένου (evidence-based) coaching για ιδιώτες, ομάδες, εκπαιδευτικούς και οργανισμούς. Συμμετέχει επίσης ενεργά σε δράσεις ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης και ενδυνάμωσης ατόμων τρίτης ηλικίας, συμβάλλοντας στην προαγωγή της ενεργού γήρανσης, της ποιότητας ζωής και της ψυχικής ευημερίας.

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.

Spanou Thomais is a Psychotherapist – Person-Centered Approach Counselor and maintains a private practice in Agios Ioannis Rentis. She holds a degree in Intercultural Education from the Democritus University of Thrace and completed this program with attendance at a summer seminar at Moscow State University, Lomonosov. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies and obtained an M.Sc. in Person-Centered Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, with a research focus on parental traumas of a client during psychotherapy. After four years of training in the Person-Centered Approach, she acquired the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP) from the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP), of which she is a member. She is also a founding member of the Panhellenic Association of Professionals of Person-Centered & Experiential Approach. She has volunteered with Gefyra Zois working with children and adults with disabilities, and within the framework of volunteering, she has supported breastfeeding and motherhood (completion of Effective Parenting seminar by Gordon Hellas). She has attended clinical hypnotherapy seminars and remains active and engaged in the areas of education, research, and her own personal development.

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.

Η Κούρτη Βικτωρία είναι Σύμβουλος Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης, Καριέρας και Ψυχικής Υγείας, NLP Consultant και Holistic Life Mentor με Συστημική και Ολιστική Προσέγγιση. Έχει εξειδίκευση στις μεταβάσεις ζωής και στον συστημικό επαναπροσδιορισμό προσωπικής και επαγγελματικής ταυτότητας. Παρέχει επιστημονικά δομημένη συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε άτομα που αντιμετωπίζουν προκλήσεις στην προσωπική και επαγγελματική τους ζωή, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας, της λειτουργικότητας και της στρατηγικής κατεύθυνσης. Διαθέτει περισσότερες από 1000 ώρες ατομικών και ομαδικών συνεδριών, με εξειδίκευση στη διαχείριση μεταβάσεων ζωής, επαγγελματικού επαναπροσδιορισμού και ενίσχυσης ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας. Το ακαδημαϊκό της υπόβαθρο είναι διεπιστημονικό και διαμορφώθηκε μέσα από σπουδές σε πανεπιστημιακά ιδρύματα της Ελλάδας και της Γερμανίας, όπως το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, το Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου, το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης, το Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München και το FernUniversität in Hagen.

Η ακαδημαϊκή αυτή διαδρομή, σε συνδυασμό με τη μετεκπαίδευσή της στη Συμβουλευτική και στη Συστημική Προσέγγιση, της επιτρέπει να προσεγγίζει το άτομο με θεωρητική πληρότητα, μεθοδολογική ακρίβεια και ευρωπαϊκή οπτική.

Έχει τομείς παρέμβασης την διαχείριση της επαγγελματικής στασιμότητας, υποστήριξη σε αλλαγή καριέρας, ψυχολογική ενδυνάμωση σε περιόδους κρίσης, βελτίωση διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων, διαχείριση συγκρούσεων, αναδόμηση προσωπικής και επαγγελματικής ταυτότητας, διαχείριση μεταβάσεων ζωής και προσαρμογή σε νέους ρόλους, συστημική ανάλυση ρόλων, ορίων και δυναμικών σε οικογενειακά και επαγγελματικά περιβάλλοντα.

Η προσέγγισή της βασίζεται στη Συστημική Θεώρηση, όπου το άτομο εξετάζεται ως μέρος αλληλεπιδρώντων συστημάτων (οικογένεια, εργασία, κοινωνικό περιβάλλον), καθώς και σε τεχνικές γνωστικής αναδόμησης και NLP. Η παρέμβαση είναι δομημένη, στοχοκεντρική και προσανατολισμένη στη λειτουργική αλλαγή.

Εξειδικεύεται στις σύνθετες μεταβάσεις ζωής και στον επαγγελματικό επαναπροσδιορισμό ατόμων που καλούνται να επαναορίσουν τον ρόλο, την ταυτότητα και τη στρατηγική τους πορεία.

Στόχος της δεν είναι απλώς η διαχείριση μιας δυσκολίας, αλλά η συστηματική αναδόμηση εσωτερικών και εξωτερικών πλαισίων, ώστε το άτομο να λειτουργεί με σταθερότητα, αυτονομία και συνειδητή κατεύθυνση.

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.

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.