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.

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.

Stelios Despotakis is a Person-Centered Counselor - Psychotherapist and has been active in the field since 2015, offering individual and group sessions in a warm and colorful space on Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou, between Evagelismos metro station and the Panathenaic Stadium.

- He views psychotherapy as a process of developing the innate potential of the individual, "a kind unfolding of our uniqueness". Through his work, he accompanies people on their journey, facilitating their efforts to better understand themselves, cope with stress, heal trauma, improve relationships, overcome feeling stuck, change direction and realise dreams

- He was trained at the College for Humanistic Sciences ICPS and holds a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (PGDip 2 years), the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP 4 years), and a Masters level certificate in the Treatment of Depression (PCE-CfD 1 year) recommended by the UK's National Health Service (NHS). In addition, he has attended intensive training in Non-Violent Communication, Conflict Resolution and Online Counselling. Last but not least, he is currently being trained as a Mindfulness Teacher in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT 1 year) from the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation in partnership with Oxford University.

- In addition to his private practice, for five years he volunteered his services at the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "synYperxi" offering support to vulnerable populations, and during the Pandemic he collaborated with Alzheimer Athens supporting caregivers of people with dementia via Online Counselling. Furthermore, he is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Person-Centered and Experiential Approach Professionals and the European Psychotherapy Association.

- Before engaging in psychotherapy, he studied, worked and lived abroad for most a decade. His first degree was in Engineering Mathematics at the University of Bristol (BEng) graduating with First-Class Honours, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education at the University of Oxford (PGCE). He then worked as a teacher in various institutions in England, Australia and Berlin, with a particular emphasis on democratic education

- Why work together? He thinks he's sensitive, trustworthy, and open to what he hears. However, there's no better way to find out if you're a good match than meeting in person (or Online via Videocall)

Dimitriou Tatiana MSc, PhD is a Neuroscientist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate specialization diploma in Occupational Psychology with a focus on Vocational Guidance for Adolescents & Adults from Kingston University, London. She earned her PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Dementia, and has experience in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as in the cognitive strengthening of her patients. In her private practice, she provides specialized solutions tailored to her patients' needs, addressing a wide range of disorders including anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief management, and depression. Group counseling sessions are also available on topics related to obsessive-compulsive disorders, phobias, relationship issues, family matters, and sexual orientation concerns.

Η Αγγουρά Μιχαέλα είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας, με ολοκληρωμένες σπουδές στη Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχολογία και εξειδίκευση στη Συμβουλευτική Σχέσεων, στη Συστημική Προσέγγιση και στην Ομαδική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Υποστηρίζει ανθρώπους που θέλουν να διαχειριστούν το άγχος, να βελτιώσουν τις σχέσεις τους και να αποκτήσουν περισσότερη αυτοπεποίθηση. Στις συνεδρίες της θα βρεις ένα χώρο όπου μπορείς να μιλήσεις ανοιχτά, χωρίς φόβο ή κριτική και να βρεις τρόπους να ταιριάζουν σ' εσένα ώστε να αισθάνεσαι καλύτερα. Στόχος της είναι να φύγεις από κάθε συνεδρία νιώθοντας πιο δυνατός και με ξεκάθαρα εργαλεία που μπορείς να εφαρμόσεις στην καθημερινότητά σου και να αποκτήσεις μεγαλύτερη σιγουριά, ηρεμία και ισορροπία. Ενθαρρύνει με βαθιά πίστη τη δύναμη της ανθρώπινης σύνδεσης και την ικανότητα του κάθε ανθρώπου να αναπτυχθεί μέσα από την επίγνωση, την αποδοχή και τη φροντίδα του εαυτού του. Μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, προσφέρει τον χώρο στον θεραπευόμενο να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να διερευνήσει τα βιώματά του και να εργαστούν μαζί προς την κατεύθυνση της προσωπικής ενδυνάμωσης και εξέλιξής του. Η βάση της δουλειάς της στηρίζεται στη Συστημική Προσέγγιση, την οποία εμπλουτίζει με στοιχεία από άλλες μεθοδολογίες, ώστε να ανταποκρίνεται ουσιαστικά και ολοκληρωμένα στις ανάγκες των ανθρώπων που απευθύνονται σε εκείνη. Η εκπαίδευσή της περιλαμβάνει: Ατομική Συστημική Θεραπεία και Θεραπεία Ζεύγους, Ομαδική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχολογία, Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχολογία, Συμβουλευτική Σχέσεων και Ζευγαριών. Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει εργασία σε ιδιωτικά κέντρα ψυχικής υγείας, όπου υποστηρίζει ενήλικες και ζευγάρια σε ποικίλες ψυχοκοινωνικές προκλήσεις. Στην πορεία της έχει συνοδεύσει ανθρώπους που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, στρες, συναισθηματική κόπωση, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές και ερωτικές σχέσεις, έλλειψη αυτοεκτίμησης και αυτοπεποίθησης, θλίψη, απώλεια, συναισθηματικά τραύματα, μεταβάσεις ζωής και υπαρξιακά ερωτήματα. Η προσέγγισή της βασίζεται στη Συστημική Θεωρία, η οποία βλέπει το άτομο ως μέρος ενός ευρύτερου πλαισίου – της οικογένειας, των σχέσεων και των κοινωνικών του δικτύων. Μέσα από αυτό το πρίσμα, μαζί με τον θεραπευόμενο διερευνούν πώς οι σχέσεις και τα συστήματα στα οποία ανήκει επηρεάζουν τις σκέψεις, τα συναισθήματα και τις συμπεριφορές του. Πιστεύει ότι η θεραπευτική διαδικασία είναι μια δυναμική και δημιουργική διαδρομή κατανόησης και αλλαγής, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της σύνδεσης, της επικοινωνίας και της εσωτερικής ισορροπίας. Απευθύνεται σε όποιον νιώθει την ανάγκη για αλλαγή, επιθυμεί να ακουστεί σε βάθος ή να συνδεθεί ουσιαστικά με τον εαυτό του, συνοδεύοντάς τον με σεβασμό και ενσυναίσθηση.

«Η αλλαγή ξεκινά από τη στιγμή που αποφασίζεις να σε ακούσεις.»

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.

Argyropoulou Xristina is a psychotherapist trained at the 'Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations.' She holds two postgraduate degrees: a Master of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Autism, specializing in the psychoeducation of children and adolescents with autism. She has worked in specialized therapy centers. In recent years, she has maintained her own practice, focusing on adult psychotherapy as well as parent counseling.

Mpeligianni Synthia is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree in Sociology from Panteion University and a master's degree in Sports Sociology from the University of Loughborough. She subsequently specialized in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations. Since 2024, she has been studying Psychology at the European University of Cyprus. She has worked as a Mental Health Counselor in addiction treatment facilities as well as in mental health institutions. In her practice, she handles cases spanning the entire spectrum of mental health, including panic attacks, anxiety disorders, daily life difficulties, and has extensive experience in addressing parenting and family challenges.

Therapeutic groups as well as seminar-style groups take place at her office.

Her primary goal is to build the therapeutic relationship with authenticity, honesty, positive thinking, and respect.

Pantelis Vranas is a Mental Health Counselor with a integrative approach, holder of a diploma in integrative counselling from COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland), and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He provides individual and group support using a comprehensive therapeutic method that integrates various approaches, emphasizing counseling for individuals facing difficulties, as well as supporting couples wishing to strengthen their relationship or resolve conflicts. He focuses particularly on counseling individuals from the LGBTQ+ community and addressing issues of loneliness and interpersonal relationships. He is a graduate of the Athens Synthesis Center and has attended educational programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) on "Psychology of Religion" and "Interpersonal Relationships: The Phenomenon of Loneliness in the Modern Era," as well as workshops on LGBTQ+ counseling (Psychopedia). He is a regular member of the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy (EESTP).

Liami Anna is a Mental Health Counselor and operates the private Counseling and Psychotherapy Center "SyneDRO" in Agios Ioannis Rentis, where she conducts in-person sessions and also accepts online appointments. She ensures the safeguarding of mental balance, which is achieved through self-understanding. The goal of Mental Health Counseling is to care for the part of oneself that we may sometimes cease to listen to. She has completed her studies in Counseling and Psychotherapy at Metropolitan College, as well as a postgraduate degree.

Η Δασκαλάκη Ηρώ είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας, με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος,  Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια (εκπ.) και πιστοποιημένη στη θεραπεία με τη βοήθεια σκύλων. Παράλληλα είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (Ε.Ε.Σ.) καθώς και της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (EAC). 

Ειδικεύεται σε ζητήματα όπως η διαχείριση άγχους, οι κρίσεις πανικού, η διαχείριση θυμού, οι δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, η ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας και η βελτίωση της συναισθηματικής ισορροπίας.

Παρέχει σε ενήλικες ατομικές συνεδρίες δια ζώσης και online, διευκολύνοντας την πρόσβαση σε ανθρώπους από όλη την Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, θεραπεία ζεύγους, συντονίζει ομάδες ενηλίκων.. 

Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Ρέθυμνο το οποίο είναι κατάλληλα διαμορφωμένο ώστε να εμπνέει και να προσφέρει ένα ασφαλές και εμπιστευτικό πλαίσιο υποστήριξης. 

Έχει ολοκληρώσει σπουδές στη Συμβουλευτική στο Ευρωπαϊκό Ινστιτούτο Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας (EICP) και εκπαιδεύεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, σε τετραετές πρόγραμμα στο Athens Synthesis Center.  Συνεργάζεται με δομές συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης. 

Δεσμευμένη στην επαγγελματική δεοντολογία και τη φροντίδα του εαυτού, έχει ολοκληρώσει πολυετή προσωπική ψυχοθεραπεία και συμμετέχει σε εποπτικές συνεδρίες με πιστοποιημένο επόπτη, διασφαλίζοντας τη συνεχή εξέλιξη της θεραπευτικής πρακτικής. Παράλληλα, συμμετέχει ενεργά σε σεμινάρια και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, ενισχύοντας διαρκώς τις γνώσεις και τις δεξιότητές της.

Kolotouras Ilias is a Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kato Patissia. He holds a degree from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology (specializing in Psychology) and has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KEPSYSY). He has experience working with issues such as improving self-esteem and self-image, enhancing self-awareness, anxiety and stress, grief, relationships, and more.

Iliopoulou Kyriaki - Eirini is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She holds a degree in Psychology from the American College of Greece (Deree College). Concurrently, she completed her studies in the Department of French Language & Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her postgraduate degree was obtained from the University of Bangor in Wales, United Kingdom (University of Wales, Bangor, UK), specializing in the Fundamental Principles of Clinical Psychology. She has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling, as well as in Special Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Developmental Pediatrics Unit. Additionally, she holds certification in counseling children, adolescents, and parents from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. Furthermore, she is certified in Mindfulness Therapy from the Tree of Therapy, Self-awareness & Learning Workshop. She has been working since 2003 with typically developing children in various settings, as an educator in schools, tutoring centers, and as staff in children's camps. Since 2012, she has been employed as a parallel support assistant for Individuals with Disabilities (IWD) in schools and camps. Finally, since 2013, she has worked as a Consultant-Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, adults, and parents on both an individual and group level.

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.

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.

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.

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