Mental Health Counselors

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.

Papafilippou Xristoforos MSc is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor maintaining a private practice in Pangrati. He has completed his postgraduate studies in Person-Centered Counseling and Psychotherapy at the University of Strathclyde and also holds a Diploma in Person-Centered Counseling from the same university. In the past, he volunteered with the Social Solidarity Network "Syn-Existence," offering his knowledge and assistance in various cases.

He conducts individual sessions aimed at adolescents as well as adults who seek a space of safety and acceptance, where they can explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace.

His work is based on the Person-Centered approach, where the therapeutic relationship is the core element of the process, standing alongside the client as a companion on their journey of self-exploration. His role is not to direct or provide ready-made solutions but to create a space where the individual can hear themselves more clearly.

For him, the foundation of therapy is the relationship: to listen to the client, to see them for who they are, and to stand with acceptance towards all parts of them, including those they may struggle to embrace.

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.

Καλλιόπη Κουλλιά

Υπαρξιακή Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια

ΣΠΟΥΔΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΣΗ 

Είμαι Υπαρξιακή Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και Κοινωνική Λειτουργός με 22 χρόνια εμπειρίας στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας και της κοινωνικής φροντίδας.

Σπούδασα Κοινωνική Εργασία στο Τ.Ε.Ι. Αθήνας. Στη συνέχεια ολοκλήρωσα 6 ετή εκπαίδευση στην Υπαρξιακή Συστημική – Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία και τριετή εκπαίδευση σε ομάδα Γενεόγραμματος στο Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Ινστιτούτο ΑΝΤΙΣΤΙΞΗ, υπό την εποπτεία των Παιδοψυχιάτρων – Ψυχοθεραπευτών Δημήτρη και Ελένης Καραγιάννη. Παράλληλα με την εκπαίδευση μου συμμετείχα επί 6 χρόνια σε ομάδα αυτογνωσίας για την προσωπική μου εξέλιξη. Είμαι πιστοποιημένη ψυχοθεραπεύτρια από την ΕΛΕΣΥΘ (Ελληνική Εταιρεία Συστημικής Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας). Επίσης έχω ολοκληρώσει εκπαίδευση ενός έτους στην μέθοδο Gordon-Εκπαίδευση του αποτελεσματικού γονέα.  Παρακολουθώ συστηματικά επιστημονικά συνέδρια και εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια σχετικά με την ψυχοθεραπεία και τη δυναμική των σχέσεων.

Έχω πολυετή εμπειρία στον δημόσιο τομέα, με αντικείμενο την κοινωνική υποστήριξη οικογενειών, θετών και αναδόχων γονέων, καθώς και την εκπαίδευση τους. Η επαγγελματική μου εμπειρία έχει ενισχύσει τη βαθιά μου κατανόηση για τη λειτουργία της οικογένειας και τις ανάγκες των ανθρώπων μέσα στα σύγχρονα κοινωνικά πλαίσια.

ΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΤΙΚΗ ΠΡΟΣΈΓΓΙΣΗ 

 Πιστεύω ότι κάθε άνθρωπος έχει μέσα του την δυνατότητα για αλλαγή, να εμπνέεται, να δημιουργεί και να ανακαλύπτει νέους τρόπους σύνδεσης με τον εαυτό του και τους άλλους. Η δουλειά μου επικεντρώνεται στη δημιουργία ενός σταθερού πλαισίου με αποδοχή και σεβασμό όπου ο άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφράσει ελεύθερα τα συναισθήματα του, να επεξεργαστεί τα βιώματα του, να επαναπροσδιορίσει τις σχέσεις του, να κατανοήσει και να αγαπήσει τον εαυτό του.Η θεραπευτική διαδικασία στοχεύει στην ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας, τη συναισθηματική ωριμότητα, την έμπνευση και την ανάληψη της προσωπικής ευθύνης καθώς και τη δημιουργία λειτουργικών σχέσεων. 

Συνεργάζομαι με ενήλικες, εφήβους, ζευγάρια, οικογένειες που επιθυμούν να βελτιώσουν την επικοινωνία τους, να φροντίσουν τις σχέσεις τους, να δώσουν χώρο στα συναισθήματα τους και να τα επεξεργαστούν, να αναπτύξουν βαθύτερη κατανόηση και επαφή με τον εαυτό τους και τους άλλους. Να δημιουργούν σχέσεις με αυθεντικότητα, τρυφερότητα και ισορροπία και να ζουν με πληρότητα και χαρά!

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.

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.

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.

Lamprinopoulou Margarita is a Psychotherapist - Family Counselor and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor in Art and Science from Deree College. She is a certified therapist in the "Walking in your shoes" method and has attended educational and experiential training seminars related to mental health at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations. She has served as a Trainer and Coordinator in numerous seminars and also participates voluntarily in many of them. Additionally, she has taken part in various conferences aimed at expanding her knowledge in her field. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society and the European Counseling Association and is fluent in English and French.

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.

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.

Varvara Skafida is a Mental Health Counsellor who maintains private practices in Exarchia, Neos Kosmos, and Agia Paraskevi, Athens. She holds a degree in International and European Studies from the University of Piraeus and has completed specialised studies in Psychology and Counselling at the University of Derby. She has also received training in Gestalt Psychotherapy, a humanistic approach that focuses on awareness, authentic connection, and personal growth.Her professional experience includes supporting and empowering young people in her role as a Youth Facilitator, as well as facilitating parent groups in an educational setting. Through her work, she has developed substantial experience in interpersonal relationship management, strengthening communication skills, and supporting individuals and families as they navigate the challenges of everyday life.As part of her ongoing professional development, she regularly participates in conferences and educational activities related to counselling, psychotherapy, and mental health, with the aim of continually deepening her knowledge and enhancing her professional skills.

Lykourentzou Xrysanthi is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a diploma (HPD) in Counseling & Psychology from the Mediterranean College. She possesses a Training Certificate in "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Training Certificate in "Cluster B Personality Disorders." She has worked at the Psychological Support & Therapy Company (E.PSY.THE), providing individual sessions to clients. Her specialties include Counseling, Anxiety Disorders, Person-Centered Approach, Personality Disorders, as well as Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy.

ELENI KRITIKOU PSYCHOTHERAPY CENTER

Kritikou Eleni is a professional Mental Health Counselor and certified Biothymic Psychotherapist with training in Greece and abroad. She has completed postgraduate education in Positive Psychology, holds an MBA in Business Administration from the Hellenic Management Association (EEDE), and has a degree in Statistics from the University of Piraeus. She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Association (E.E.S), the European Association for Counseling (E.A.C), the Athens Chamber of Commerce, and the Hellenic Community of Geneva. With a holistic approach, she facilitates change, empowerment, and the achievement of individual goals, respecting the uniqueness of each person’s experience. She continuously develops her skills through personal study, supervision, therapy, and training in her responsible role. Additionally, she participates in scientific conferences and lectures on topics related to Mental Health Counseling and Individual and Group Development in contemporary society. She has established a network of collaborators for cases where it is deemed necessary. Her aim is to help individuals live their lives more fully and to move forward, overcoming obstacles as they arise.