Mental Health Counselors

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.

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.

Markou Anni is a Mental Health Counselor - Synthetic Approach Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She is specialized in Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Psychodynamic approaches. She holds a master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London and has specialized in couples therapy. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as well as the Hellenic Society for Counselling & Psychotherapy. With initial studies in Business Administration at the Hellenic Open University, she has accumulated extensive experience working in human resources and organizational management departments, where she quickly recognized the significant role of psychological issues affecting people in their daily lives, as well as the ways they manage their personality traits. With a primary goal of continuous education and professional development, she consistently attends training courses, seminars, conferences, and workshops. Currently, she is continuing her studies in Psychology (BSc Psychology) at the European University Cyprus. Her practice handles cases of generalized anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia, phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief, addictions, self-esteem issues, psychosomatic problems, and communication difficulties at personal or professional levels. Lastly, she conducts couples therapy sessions addressing issues concerning the relationship of the couple.

Ο Μπινιέρης Κωνσταντίνος είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας - Σωματικός Θεραπευτής Ψυχικού Τραύματος με εξειδίκευση στην Κλινική Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Υπνοθεραπεία και την IFS Therapy (Internal Family Systems) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Πάτρα. Προσφέρει εξατομικευμένη υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν προβλήματα άγχους και βρουξισμού (τρίξιμο των δοντιών). Μέσα από μια ασφαλή και υποστηρικτική θεραπευτική σχέση, στόχος του είναι να βοηθήσει το άτομο να κατανοήσει τις ρίζες του άγχους και των εσωτερικών συγκρούσεων, καθώς και να αποκτήσει πρακτικά εργαλεία για την καθημερινή του ισορροπία και ευεξία. Προσφέρει ολιστική θεραπευτική προσέγγιση με συνδυαστικές τεχνικές CBT Hypnotherapy και IFS, οι οποίες παρέχουν ολοκληρωμένη στήριξη και βαθιά προσωπική ανάπτυξη.

Plan For A Miracle Manthou Maria - Dimakopoulos Spyridon is a private Counseling and Therapy office located in Kallithea, with Maria Manthou and Spyridon Dimakopoulos serving as scientific supervisors. Maria Manthou studied Mental Health Counseling at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and completed the training program "Couples Therapy and Marriage Counseling" at the European Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy. She studied Social Anthropology at Panteion University, completed the Positive Psychology training program at Panteion University, and obtained a Mindfulness Practitioner certificate from the Creativity and Harmony center. In recent years, she has worked in the field of mental health counseling and couples therapy, while also designing and implementing psychoeducational programs for adults, children, and adolescents. Spyridon Dimakopoulos studied Mental Health Counseling at the European Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy. He completed training programs at Panteion University focusing on "Positive Psychology in Education" and "Sexual Education and Psychology of Adolescent Relationships."

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.

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.

Η Ζαχάρη Σοφία - Μαρία είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Γαλάτσι. Είναι μέλος της Συμβουλευτικής Ελληνικής Εταιρείας και της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας και της Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης & Ψυχοθεραπείας και Ελληνική Ομαδική Αναλυτική “ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑ” . Μετά το πέρας των σπουδών της στην Φιλολογία στο Εθνικό Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών ακολούθησε τριετείς μεταπτυχιακές εξειδικεύσεις στην Ψυχαναλυτική και Ομαδική θεραπεία, στην Ψυχοδυναμική Γιουγκιανή Προσέγγιση μέσω των Τεχνών, στη Δραματοθεράπεια και το Ψυχόδραμα. Έχει αποκτήσει πολύτιμη πείρα ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια σε ομαδικές συνεδρίες και ατομικές από το 2019 έως και σήμερα στην Θεραπευτική Κοινότητα ΚΥΨΕΛΗ αλλά και στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο. “Βλέπω μέσα από τα μάτια σου και βλέπεις μέσα από τα μάτια μου” Jakob Moreno . Η φράση του J. Moreno (ιδρυτή του ψυχοδράματος) αποκρυσταλλώνει πλήρως τη θεραπευτική σχέση που αναπτύσσεται μεταξύ θεραπευτή και θεραπευόμενου. Η ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία αλλά και η ομαδική είναι από τις πιο σημαντικές και ουσιαστικές συναντήσεις για τη ζωή ενός ατόμου, καθώς περιβάλλεται από ασφάλεια, αποδοχή, έμπνευση, εκτίμηση και ελευθερία. Ο κάθε θεραπευόμενος ανακαλύπτει ένα χώρο αποδοχής, ενσυναίσθησης, αυθορμητισμού, αυτοανάπτυξης και κρατάει τις ώρες δράσης με τον θεραπευτή του για ένα μεγάλο μέρος της ζωής του,ίσως και για πάντα, σαν σημείο αναφοράς για τις αλλαγές που κατέκτησε μέσω αυτής της διαδικασίας. Με την μέθοδο του Ψυχοδράματος οι συμμετέχοντες συχνά καλούνται να φέρουν πραγματικές εμπειρίες της ζωής στην ψυχοδραματοθεραπευτική σκηνή ανάγοντας αυτές σε «μια μορφή θεάτρου», έτσι αναβιώνοντας ελεγχόμενα αυτά που έχουν συμβεί ή συμβαίνουν στην ζωή τους, επεξεργάζονται τα βαθύτερα τραύματα και τις αγωνίες με την μορφή της διορθωτικής εμπειρίας στο εδώ και στο τώρα. Κατέχει πιστοποιήσεις και μετεκπαιδεύεις στη Ψυχοθεραπεία Μέσω Τεχνών με την Γιουγκιανή προσέγγιση και στην Γιουγκιανή Δραματοθεράπεια από το Ελληνικό Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης Μέσω Τεχνών. Εκπαιδεύεται στο Ψυχόδραμα (πενταετής εκπαίδευση) μέσω του Federation of European Psychodrama Training Organizations FEPTO στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης και Ψυχοθεραπείας . Κατέχει Certificate of attending "Psychodance" από την Hellinic Association of Group Analysis & Phychoterapy and Hellinic Group-Analytic "Koinonia" . Certificate of attending "Psychogenealogy and Transgenerational Psychodrama" από την Hellenic Association of Group Analysis & Psychotherapy and Hellenic Group - Analytic 'Koinonia' Certificate of attending "The Transformative Wisdom of Dreams"Hellenic Association of Group Analysis & Psychotherapy and Hellenic Group - Analytic 'Koinonia'

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.

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.

Η Νατάσσα Αποστολάκη είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Δραματοθεραπεύτρια - Εκφραστική θεραπεύτρια μέσω Τέχνης και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Άλιμο, με ειδίκευση στην δραματοθεραπεία και στην ομαδική ανάλυση, προσφέροντας ατομική/ ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με το ΙΨΥΑ, ως συντονίστρια ομάδων δραματοθεραπείας και ομαδικής ανάλυσης ενηλίκων και με την ATYPICAL GROUP, με παιδιά & εφήβους.

Εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Δραματοθεραπεία από το Ινστιτούτο Δραματοθεραπείας στο 5ετές πρόγραμμά του, καθώς και στις «Εκφραστικές Θεραπείες μέσω Τέχνης», από το Ινστιτούτο «Αιών» ολοκληρώνοντας το διετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης του. Επόπτρια μέσω Τέχνης λαμβάνοντας ειδική εκπαίδευση, επίσης, στο Ινστιτούτο Δραματοθεραπείας «Αιών», ολοκληρώνοντας  το διετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στη "Δημιουργική Εποπτεία  Ψυχοθεραπευτών μέσω Τέχνης". Είναι απόφοιτος της Δραματικής Σχολής του Ωδείου Αθηνών και του τμήματος γραφιστικής της σχολής Βακαλό.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει τα ετήσια μετεκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια στις συναισθηματικές και σεξουαλικές διαταραχές ενηλίκων της ψυχιατρικής κλινικής ενηλίκων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Σισμανόγλειο".

Για τον εμπλουτισμό της δραματοθεραπευτικής τεχνικής, έχει παρακολουθήσει διαφορετικές θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, όπως Ομαδική Ανάλυση από το Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Ομαδικών Αναλυτών, Ψυχόδραμα, Gestalt, «playback theatre», μεξικάνικες θεραπείες με τη φιλόσοφο Miahuatzin Buendia Sanchez -θεραπεύτρια αρχαίων σαμανικών πρακτικών των προκολομβιανών θεραπειών-, παραδοσιακή γιόγκα κ.α. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί σε διάφορες θεατρικές μεθόδους (Στανισλάφσκι, Μπρεχτ, Μάμετ, σωματικό και αφηγηματικό θέατρο κλπ.). Παρακολουθεί και συμμετέχει σε εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια σε πανελλήνια και παγκόσμια συνέδρια σχετικά με την ψυχική υγεία και την ψυχοθεραπεία.

Την τρέχουσα περίοδο, ολοκληρώνει την εκπαίδευση της ως Ομαδική Αναλύτρια στο 5ετές πρόγραμμα "Εκπαίδευσης Ομαδικών Αναλυτών" από το επιστημονικό Σωματείο "Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Ομαδικών Αναλυτών" (ΕΔΟΑ). Παράλληλα, συμμετέχει στην Οργανωτική Επιτροπή του Εισαγωγικού Σεμιναρίου του ΕΔΟΑ.

Έχει συνεργαστεί εθελοντικά σε διάφορα πλαίσια ειδικών θεραπειών, όπως: θεατρική ομάδα με παράσταση ενηλίκων με νοητική υστέρηση και ψυχική νόσο (οικοτροφείο “Αίολος”), βιωματικά εργαστήρια δραματοθεραπείας ενηλίκων σε διάφορα πλαίσια (Δήμο Αλίμου κ.α.), ληπτών ψυχικής υγείας στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής Ζωγράφου, εξαρτήσεων στο ΚΕΘΕΑ Α, υποστήριξης γονέων ογκολογικών παιδιών στο σύλλογο «Πίστη», αστέγων στον κοινωνικό ξενώνα ενηλίκων Δήμου Βάρης- Βούλας – Βουλιαγμένης. Έχει συνεργαστεί με το ΚΕΠΕΑ ΟΡΙΖΟΝΤΕΣ με δημιουργία θεατρικής ομάδας με παράσταση ενηλίκων με διάχυτες αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές. Σήμερα, συντονίζει εθελοντικά ομάδα δραματοθεραπείας ογκολογικών γυναικών στο Manaorg. 

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.

Vlaxou Georgia is a Systemic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi. She completed her clinical postgraduate studies in Psychiatry at the Medical School of Athens, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and continues her specialization in Systemic & Family Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy SANE. She has additionally specialized in the therapeutic treatment of addictions and psychological trauma.

She provides individual psychotherapy for adults, counseling for parents, children, and adolescents, couples therapy, and group therapy. She specializes in managing anxiety, depression, addictions, and interpersonal difficulties. She has particular experience in managing psychological and intergenerational trauma, as well as supporting individuals who have experienced narcissistic abuse and dysfunctional relational dynamics, aiming to enhance self-regulation, self-esteem, and the capacity for healthy boundary-setting.

Specializations

Couples counseling – enhancing communication, conflict resolution & relationship restructuring

Parent counseling – support in the parenting role & cultivation of healthy family relationships

Anxiety, panic attacks & phobia management

Treatment of depression & mood disorders

Support for addiction issues (substances, alcohol, gambling)

Improvement of interpersonal relationships & boundary-setting

Processing of psychological trauma & intergenerational patterns

Recovery from narcissistic abuse & toxic relationships

Empowerment of self-esteem & personal identity

Lyrarakis Konstantinos has a private practice in Pallini, Attica. He holds a diploma as a Mental Health Counselor from the Athens Synthesis Centre, recognized by the internationally renowned Counselling and Psychotherapy Organization COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland). He has been awarded the "COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate," recognized by Napier University of Edinburgh. He has completed a one-year training program focused on Parent-Adolescent relationships. He has extensive experience working with couple relationships aimed at finding solutions. He has contributed articles to an online health newspaper, offering opinions and solutions on contemporary issues. He has authored and published a book related to relationships. He collaborates with companies to address issues concerning employee relationships and communication. He organizes and delivers seminars for company executives with the goal of improving workplace communication. He applies an approach tailored to the needs of executives. Focused on improving relationships, he develops communication methods at the workplace, family, and individual levels. He implements an integrative therapeutic model, identifying the needs of each individual. With acceptance, non-judgment, and empathy, he accompanies the client on their journey of personal development. Targeting the strengthening of mental and overall physical health, he supports clients in managing their fears and concerns. His areas of practice include anxiety management, separation, low self-esteem, depression, panic attacks, employee relations, support and empowerment for business executives, family businesses, succession management, and more. He offers individual and couples therapy daily at his private office. Online sessions are also available.

Vraxas Xristos is a Psychologist and operates a private counseling center in Neo Iraklio. He studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a degree from the Athens School of Law, while also completing his studies in Biology. Following two years of study in the Department of Philosophy at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, he completed his postgraduate studies in Systematic Philosophy, with a specialized focus on Bioethics. He has counseling experience in parent-child relationships, learning support for children with dyslexia, has completed an internship in a unit for children with pervasive developmental disorders-autism, and in a psychosocial rehabilitation unit for adults and adolescents. He is currently specializing in Music Therapy. Finally, his book "Strategic Psychology: Actualizing a personal strategy" was recently published on Amazon.

Giorgos Rossonis is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor with private practices in Pagkrati and Kifisia. He holds a degree from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology with a specialization in Psychology from the University of Ioannina. He possesses a Diploma in Counseling Skills from the Athens Synthesis Center and has completed postgraduate training in Integrative Psychotherapy at the same Center. Additionally, he has attended training programs on "Learning Disabilities and Counseling Skills for Specialists and Educators" and "Contemporary Issues in Child Psychiatry" at the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." He has completed his internship in numerous groups both abroad and domestically within the alcohol detoxification program at the 10th Alcoholics DAFNI. Furthermore, he has worked as a Counselor on the 24-hour psychological support line for the armed forces at the Inter-Branch Mental Health Center of the Armed Forces, as well as in the Wishes Department of Make-A-Wish Greece. Finally, he is a member of the European Society of Integrative Psychotherapy and the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy. As a psychotherapist, he is dedicated to helping individuals on their journey toward self-discovery, confronting their fears, and progressing toward self-actualization.