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...”

As a psychotherapist, I work with a calm, steady presence and offer a setting of safety, respect, and genuineness, where what you experience can be heard at your own pace. My approach is person-centered and non-directive: the goal is not to “change you,” but to create space for you to recognize what you feel, what you need, and how you wish to care for yourself. I accompany adults facing anxiety, sadness or low mood, burnout, fear/panic, relationship difficulties, grief, and self-esteem concerns. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the consistency of small steps: through quiet, attentive meetings, needs and boundaries come into focus, and more care is cultivated in everyday life. If this way of working feels right, it would be a pleasure to meet.

Tzovaras Aleksios is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Ioannina. He is a graduate of the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogical Psychology at the University of Ioannina and holds a master's degree in Psychology from Plymouth University, United Kingdom. Additionally, he holds a diploma as a Systemic Therapist, following completion of a four-year program in the Systemic approach. He completed his practical training at KETHEA Epirus. Finally, Mr. Tzovaras is a member of both the Hellenic and the European Association for Counseling.

Kasidou Pasxalia is a multifaceted professional specializing in Gestalt Psychotherapy, conscious breathing techniques, and therapeutic yoga. Her career is marked by continuous experiential and scientific education and inquiry, personal development, and therapy, aiming for a holistic therapeutic approach to the individual.

Core skills and specializations: Gestalt Psychotherapy: She completed her training at Gestalt Foundation Thessaloniki. She works with individual appointments and group coordination at her private practice.

Conscious Breathing (breathwork): Since 2007, she has been involved with conscious breathing, actively participating in numerous workshops and educational seminars on Conscious Breathing techniques in Greece and abroad. She has been facilitating breathing technique seminars from 2012 to the present and supports individual conscious breathing sessions.

Yoga: Certified instructor with over 1000 hours of training. She specializes in therapeutic yoga and also coordinates yoga teacher trainings (500h).

Alternative philosophies: She has deepened her knowledge in Hatha Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Vipassana Meditation, integrating applied philosophies of Buddhism and Hinduism with contemporary psychotherapeutic methods.

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.

Eirini Miliara is a Mental Health Counselor with a Synthetic Approach, a regular member of the Hellenic Counseling Society, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She studied Counseling (COSCA, Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) at the Athens Synthesis Center. Her initial focus was on preschool children due to her first degree as a preschool education specialist. Subsequently, she continued her training for parents and adolescents in Synthetic Counseling and Psychotherapy. She has volunteered her services at "Synypaksi," a network of social solidarity, mental health support, and culture. Currently, she works as a Mental Health Counselor offering individual sessions to adults and adolescents both in-person and online.

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.

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.

Psarogianni Foteini is an Analytical Psychotherapist - Group Analyst and maintains private practices in Ano Patisia and Ilisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Philosophy - Pedagogy - Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a master's degree titled "Counseling and Psychotherapy" from the University of East London. She attended the postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at Aeginiteio Hospital. She successfully completed training in group analysis at the Foulkes Institute of Group Analysis. Since 2015, she has been volunteering at the social solidarity network "Synypaxi," where she provides psychological support to individuals experiencing financial difficulties. Her active participation in "Synypaxi" offers her the opportunity to engage with extensive clinical material, many colleagues, and diverse perspectives. She practices privately, both individually and with groups, as an analytical psychotherapist and group analyst.

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.

Mariolis Athanasios is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He trained in Integrative Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Center, certified by the University of Glasgow, COSCA. He also holds a degree in Counseling Skills from the same institution. He has completed training at the Lifelong Learning Center of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Grief and Emotional Trauma Management, Gender Roles and Stereotypes, as well as Self-Improvement and Assertive Behavior. Additionally, he has attended a training program in LGBTQ+ Counseling. He is continuing his education in Psychotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in a 4-year international specialization program in Counseling and Psychotherapy, where he has completed study cycles in Systemic and Narrative Approaches. Finally, he collaborates with the Mental Health Structure "Synypaxis," where he offers his services voluntarily to economically vulnerable adults.

His passion for the cognitive field of Psychology motivated him to shift from his initial studies in Economics to the field of Mental Health. He believes in the profound reciprocal value of working on oneself and operates within a framework of acceptance, respect, trust, and empathy, serving as a companion on each client’s unique journey toward personal development and well-being.

Andrikopoulou Aggeliki (BA, MSc, PhD) is a Psychotherapist for children and adults, maintaining a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a Doctorate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, a master's degree (MSc) in Cognitive Science from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BA) from the American College of Greece Deree, as well as a degree in Social Work from the University of West Attica. She received training in Family Therapy at the Pediatric Medicine Center of Nea Smyrni and in Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. Psychotherapeutically, she has extensive experience working with both children and adolescents as well as adults. In the past, she worked for many years in early intervention programs for children with ASD and learning difficulties. She coordinated psychoeducational groups and pre-vocational training for adults with disabilities, as well as counseling and psycho-educational groups for parents.

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.

Papadimitriou Euaggelia is a Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Hypnotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy. She was born in Thessaloniki and graduated from the Anatolia American College of Thessaloniki. She maintains a private practice in Pallini and offers individual sessions. She holds a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counseling from ICPS (Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counseling) and an Advanced Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy. She completed the internationally certified program from ICP, ACCPH, IAOTH, IHA, PHPA, CUA in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy. She volunteered at the Social Protection and Solidarity Organization of the Municipality of Vrilissia, providing counseling sessions. She has attended training programs and seminars such as Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy in Assertiveness and Interpersonal Skills, Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy for couples, Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She provides support for crisis management, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, adaptation challenges to new situations, communication difficulties with others, guilt, and remorse.

Pantazi Ntepi is a Person-Centered Psychotherapist and in her private practice in Ilion, she offers individual psychotherapy sessions, while also assisting professionals in developing their skills through personalized guidance. Combining knowledge from the fields of psychotherapy, sociology, and forensic investigation, she supports individuals and organizations in managing challenges, making decisions, and creating meaningful changes. Her approach is based on safety, authenticity, and empowerment. She believes that therapy, as well as professional development, is a space of exploration where vulnerability and self-awareness lead to a deeper understanding of the self and reconciliation with every aspect of it.

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.).

Danai Volitaki is a Social Anthropologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist providing sessions to adults and couples. She completed her undergraduate studies in Social Anthropology and History at the University of the Aegean, followed by a one-year postgraduate training program in Applied Counseling. She specialized in the Systemic and Family Psychotherapy program at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, certified by international and European psychotherapy bodies (ELESYTH, EFTA, EAP, EEPS), gaining valuable clinical experience alongside esteemed trainers and supervisor psychotherapists. Subsequently, she completed the annual seminar on Therapeutic Treatment of Addictions at the public Detoxification Center 18 ANO. During her specialization in systemic family therapy, she participated in a clinical psychotherapy team at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations and began working privately as a psychotherapist. She has extensive experience in the field of Non-Governmental Organizations, having worked with vulnerable groups, providing counseling services to ex-prisoners, unemployed individuals, and people facing substance, alcohol, and gambling addiction issues, which enables her to offer a holistic therapeutic approach. Additionally, she has worked with infants, adolescents, and adults with disabilities (ASD and intellectual disabilities). She has volunteered at the Detoxification Unit 18 ANO, participating in individual and family sessions with addicted individuals and their families. Since 2018, she has worked privately as a Systemic Family Psychotherapist and concurrently as a Therapist for addicted individuals in the organization Group for UNESCO of Piraeus and Islands.