Mental Health Counselors

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.

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.

Meksi Xristina is a Mental Health Counselor with two private offices, located in Vrilissia and Kypseli. She holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology in the field of Mental Health from Boston College in Boston and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the American College of Athens. She is trained in "Counseling in the Field of Substance Addiction: Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes in Professional Practice" at the Center for Addicted Persons Treatment in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, and has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy and Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. Additionally, it is noteworthy that during her career, she has provided counseling assistance, diagnosis, and management of urgent psychiatric cases in hospitals, schools, police departments, and clients' homes at the Tri-City Mental Health and Retardation Center in Boston. Finally, she is a member of the British Psychological Society and has attended a series of lectures on gambling and alcohol addiction, family therapy, post-traumatic stress, neurobiology, and clinical psychiatry.

Elena Papathanasopoulou MSW, Dip Psych (Hons) is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Cholargos. She studied Psychology in the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the University of Ioannina and subsequently at the Open University in the UK (Diploma in Psychology). Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in the USA at the Smith College School for Social Work (Massachusetts) with a Fulbright scholarship. Upon returning to Greece, she continued her training at the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society. She has worked as a therapist in psychotherapeutic centers in the USA and Athens. She possesses extensive teaching experience (in psychodynamic counseling seminars for mental health professionals and at the Technological Educational Institute of Patras). She has also worked in parent training schools and on various research projects. She has numerous presentations at conferences and educational and continuing education programs abroad and in Greece, as well as publications in scientific journals in Greece. She is a member of the British Psychological Society, the Hellenic Association of Social Workers, and the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society. In her private practice, she treats a wide range of conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, self-awareness, generalized anxiety disorder, interpersonal difficulties, mood disorders, using psychodynamic psychotherapy and counseling as her primary therapeutic modalities.

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.

Zotou Aikaterini is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Corfu. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the American College of Greece and an MSc in Applied Child Psychology from Kingston University, London. Additionally, she has completed the distance education program in Addiction Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Moreover, she has undertaken her practical training at the "Dromokaitio" Mental Health Center and the Adolescent Health Unit of the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia." She is also certified to administer the Athena Tests (early detection of learning difficulties) and the EDEPPE (Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Adjustment Questionnaires for children and adolescents) and is a Marte-Meo Practitioner (certification title from Marte-Meo International). Finally, Ms. Zotou is a member of the British Psychological Society.

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.

Sotiropoulos Sotiris is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains his private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a "Diploma in Integrative Counselling COSCA" from the ATHENS SYNTHESIS CENTRE and has been trained in the Integrative Approach. In his private practice, in a welcoming and comfortable space, he manages a wide range of cases, with particular expertise in Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and Anger Management cases.

Gkatzelia Areti is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She holds a master's degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from American Liberty University and graduated from the Sociology Department of Panteion University. She completed the basic training program in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy at the Center for Applied Counseling and Psychotherapy. Additionally, she specialized in Special Education, specifically in the Rehabilitation of Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as well as in Parent Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Throughout her career, she has gained clinical experience collaborating with specialized organizations such as the Non-Profit Social Benefit Organization "Stay Strong." Furthermore, she has participated in Parenting Schools and Psychotherapy groups, while her clinical practice includes a broad range of individual psychotherapy for adults with personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. Finally, she has particular expertise in interventions with children with autism and has attended seminars on pediatric and adolescent epilepsy, addictions, and their prevention within the local community.

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.

Afrodopoulou Eleni is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist. She maintains a practice at the Medihall polyclinic center in Kifisia and is the scientific director of the Ariadne and Odysseus Psychosocial Rehabilitation Hostel. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and holds a postgraduate diploma in Life Coaching - AC Accredited. She has experience and provides specialized interventions for anxiety management, improvement of relationships, as well as personal self-esteem, and assistance in every aspect of a person's life who wishes to develop.

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.

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. 

Dimitris Aggelopoulos is a psychotherapist and educator specializing in Group Analysis. In his private practice, located in the center of Athens, he provides individual and group psychotherapy to individuals facing challenges in their personal lives, relationships, or mental health. His goal is not only the relief of symptoms, but also the emergence of each unique individual and the discovery of new ways of behavior and perception, focusing on healthy relationships and a sense of fulfillment.

He firmly believes that psychological difficulties are not solely individual problems, but mirrors of society, the relationships, and the groups within which we live and interact. Through Group Analysis, he utilizes the function of the group to facilitate the revealing of hidden aspects of the self, offering honest feedback and creating a space where individuals can express themselves freely, without fear of judgment. The group operates as a microcosm of relationships – a dynamic reality in which changes do not remain theoretical, but significantly impact the members’ broader lives.

Dimitris Aggelopoulos fosters an environment of safety and trust, where each person has the opportunity to face their challenges and cultivate the distinctive characteristics of their personality. Psychotherapy is not a luxury, but a vital investment in the relationship with ourselves and others.

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.

Η Ειρήνη Πουλάκου είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με γραφείο στα Άνω Πατήσια,όπου παρέχει δια ζώσης και online συνεδρίες, προσφέροντας έναν ασφαλή και υποστηρικτικό χώρο προσωπικής έκφρασης και εξέλιξης.Διαθέτει εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων, ενηλίκων, ζευγαριών και οικογενειών, καθώς και στη διαχείριση άγχους, κρίσεων πανικού, συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών, χαμηλής αυτοεκτίμησης και δυσκολιών στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις.Ως εκπαιδευτικός, γνωρίζει σε βάθος το σχολικό πλαίσιο και τις προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζουν μαθητές και γονείς, προσεγγίζοντας κάθε περίπτωση με κατανόηση και ουσιαστική στήριξη.Έχει ολοκληρώσει εξειδικευμένες επιμορφώσεις στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), μεταξύ των οποίων:

• Σχολική Ψυχολογία

• Συμβουλευτική Γονέων & Οικογένειας

• Διαταραχές Προσωπικότητας Cluster C σε Εφήβους & Ενήλικες

• Διαχείριση Άγχους & Πανικού

• Αναγνώριση Συναισθημάτων στα Παιδιά

• Συμβουλευτική Ζεύγους & Οικογένειας

Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει το "Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling and Psychology (QLS Level 5)", πιστοποιημένο από το Quality Licence Scheme και το DEQUALS Educational Leaders (UK).Στόχος της είναι να δημιουργεί ένα ζεστό, ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό πλαίσιο, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να ανακουφιστεί και να προχωρήσει με μεγαλύτερη αυτογνωσία και ψυχική ενδυνάμωση.Με σεβασμό, αποδοχή και ουσιαστική παρουσία, στέκεται δίπλα σε κάθε άνθρωπο που αναζητά υποστήριξη και αλλαγή.

Petra Sara is a Mental Health Counselor and Social Worker with experience in supporting individuals facing daily life challenges. She holds a degree from PADΑ (Former Technological Educational Institute of Athens). Since 2021, she has been undergoing further training at the Athens Center for Human Studies (AKMA) as a systemic psychotherapist. She works as a social worker in a mental health unit with individuals suffering from schizophrenia and concurrently manages her own cases through video calls and in person on specific days. Her goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and confidential environment.