Mental Health Counselors

Dr. Papasavva Eui is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and Communication Specialist, maintaining a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She has completed studies in Communication and Mass Media at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as Therapeutic Counseling at ICPS, and has attained postgraduate education in Visual Communication at the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training programs in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Behavioral Psychotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has attended specialized training seminars at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Medical Psychology, Gender Identities, Borderline Personality Disorder, Social Clinical Psychology of Addictions, Mental Health concerning traumatic events and the management of loss and grief, Couple and Family Counseling Therapy, Panic Disorders – theoretical framework and practical management, as well as Sleep Disorders. Furthermore, she has participated in postgraduate seminars at Panteion University in Positive Psychology, and in the Theory and Techniques of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at Deree. Concurrently, she has earned a Professional Diploma in Group Psychotherapy and Counseling, as well as in Relationship and Couples Counseling from the European International University.

Danatsopoulou Keli is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist, holding an M.Sc. in Person-Centered Counseling and Psychotherapy, certified by the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). She works privately as a Psychotherapist, and her personal philosophy is based on trust in the uniqueness of each individual and the personal process of development, therapy, and improvement of their quality of life.

Triantafyllou Argyro is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Department of Greek Philology at Democritus University of Thrace, with a consistent focus on continuous education and specialization. Throughout her academic and professional career, she has enriched her knowledge with various studies and certifications in complementary therapies and counseling. She holds a diploma in Reflexology and certification in Therapeutic Counseling from the Humanistic Studies Center ICPS, as well as an internationally recognized status as a Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner (BFRP) from the Bach Centre in the United Kingdom. Additionally, she possesses specialized diplomas and international certifications in Auriculotherapy, Counseling in Eating Disorders, and Systemic Constellation. Her studies reflect her multidimensional scientific background and dedication to a holistic approach to human well-being.

Koanta Stauroula is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Athens. She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society and specializes in Drama Therapy and art-based psychotherapeutic approaches. She studied Set and Costume Design at the Lycurgus Stavrakos School of Cinema and Television and pursued postgraduate specialization in Cinematherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has received training in Group Analysis, Psychotherapy, and Psychodrama through HAGAP and has completed a study program at the Hellenic Training Center “Psychotherapy through Arts” with a focus on Drama Therapy. She also holds an international certificate in the field of Psychogenealogy and Intergenerational Psychodrama. She works with a psychodynamic – analytical (Jungian) approach, offering individual sessions, therapeutic groups, and alternative forms of expression and processing through painting, music, cinema, storytelling, and other artistic media. She specializes in supporting individuals facing grief, anxiety, psychological trauma, identity crises, or changes in everyday roles, while also accompanying those seeking deeper self-awareness and personal development.

Ο Μαυροκορδάτος Ευθύμιος διατηρεί στην Αθήνα γραφείο ψυχοεκπαίευσης /θεραπείας με αγάπη για τον άνθρωπο. Είναι κάτοχος πιστοποιητικού ανώτερης μόρφωσης ψυχολογίας από το derby university Αγγλίας και έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην κλινική ψυχοθεραπεία χαλάρωσης - ύπνωσης (Dhn University USA), Nlp practitioner AND COACHING και MINDFULNESS PRACTICES για την καλύτερη καθημερινότητα του ανθρώπου σε αυτές τις εποχές που ζούμε. Παρέχει εκπαίδευση βήμα βήμα για μια καλύτερη ζωή και και την επίτευξη αυλών η υλικών στόχων. Διατηρεί γραφείο στην Νέα Υόρκη όπου τώρα που εγκαταστάθηκε στην Ελλάδα και δραστηριοποιείται διαδικτυακά. Οι πελάτες του είναι άνθρωποι που θέλουν να γνωρίσουν τον εαυτό τους βαθύτερα και να πετύχουν έναν μεγάλο στόχο. Νιώθει ευγνώμων που είναι σε αυτή τη θέση να βοηθάει σε αυτό. Παραδείγματα: -Τραύμα από παιδική ηλικία σε σκύλο διεξαγωγή expose therapy. Οι πελάτες έχουν την δυνατότητα να έρχονται σε επαφή με ένα ζωάκι στον χώρο του σαν εργασία και διαδικασία θεραπείας. -Ομαδικές συνεδρίες με συνεργάτη μέχρι 12 ατόμων. -Ψυχοθεραπεία μακροχρόνια αυτογνωσίας και διόρθωσης συμπεριφορών. -billing trauma -sexual harassment -απώλεια βάρους (παχυσαρκία -συναισθηματική υπερφαγία) -σεξουαλικές δυσλειτουργιες -Mentoring -νευρογλωσσικος προγραμματισμός Αϋπνίες -διακοπή καπνίσματος (ύπνωση ) -Θεραπεία ζεύγους. -Νευροεπιστήμη και επεξήγηση μηχανισμών σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς και πως αλλάζουνε δυσλειτουργική συμπεριφορά / συνήθεια. -Αλλαγή επαγγέλματος - εικόνας (πχ βάρος). -Αυτοβελτίωση και εκμάθηση ποιοτικής αυτοφροντίδας. Όλα τα εικαστικά πραγματοποιούνται στον χώρο του είτε έχει να κάνει με ζωντανά ερεθίσματα (γάτα σκύλος κτλ), όπως και ασκήσεις καλλιτεχνικού περιεχομένου και ανάλυσης μετέπειτα από τον ίδιο (ζωγραφιά, γράμμα, role plays, ύπνωση, ψυχόδραμα). -Image making / self confidence restore (10 sessions package ). Όλες οι τεχνικές πρέπει να έχουν την συγκατάθεση του θεραπευόμενου μέσα στο θεραπευτικό συμβόλαιο. Τέλος ο Μαυροκορδάτος Ευθύμιος ανήκει στον Αγγλικό Σύλλογο Ψυχοθεραπευτών και διατηρεί χώρο στα Πατήσια και ασχολείται επισταμένα με το τραύμα και τη διόρθωσή του.

Η Σγουράκη Δήμητρα BSc είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με εξειδίκευση στην Ψυχοτραυματολογία και την Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία, συνδυάζοντας με εξαιρετική αποτελεσματικότητα τις δύο προσεγγίσεις για την ολιστική κατανόηση και θεραπεία των ψυχικών τραυμάτων. Η προσέγγισή της επικεντρώνεται στην επεξεργασία τραυματικών εμπειριών και στη βαθύτερη κατανόηση των ασυνείδητων διεργασιών του ατόμου, επιδιώκοντας να ενισχύσει τη σύνδεση των βιωμάτων με τις ψυχικές διαδικασίες. Εστιάζει στη δυναμική αλληλεπίδραση μεταξύ του παρελθόντος και του παρόντος, βοηθώντας τους θεραπευόμενους να αναγνωρίσουν τις βαθύτερες αιτίες των δυσκολιών τους και να αναπτύξουν πιο λειτουργικές στρατηγικές διαχείρισης. Έχει εμπειρία στη συμβουλευτική ενηλίκων, παρέχει θεραπεία σε ασφαλές θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο βασισμένο στην εμπιστοσύνη, την ενσυναίσθηση και τη σταθερότητα σε άτομα που αντιμετωπίζουν ζητήματα άγχους, κατάθλιψης, φοβιών, συναισθηματικών διαταραχών, διατροφικών θεμάτων καθώς και δυσκολιών στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις. Με δέσμευση στη διαρκή επιμόρφωση και επαγγελματική ανάπτυξη, παρακολουθεί τακτικά εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια και εργαστήρια, παραμένοντας ενημερωμένη για τις τελευταίες επιστημονικές εξελίξεις στον τομέα της ψυχολογίας και της ψυχοθεραπείας. Στόχος της είναι να προσφέρει ένα ασφαλές, υποστηρικτικό και θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον, όπου οι θεραπευόμενοι μπορούν να επεξεργαστούν τις εμπειρίες τους, να κατανοήσουν βαθύτερα τις ψυχικές τους ανάγκες και να χτίσουν μια πιο ισχυρή, ισορροπημένη και αυθεντική ζωή.

Inner Balance Analyti Aleksandra Kai Synergates is a facility offering counseling therapy for individuals, couples, and families. The scientific director of the office is the Mental Health Counselor - Family Counselor Inner Balance Analyti Aleksandra. She is a certified Mental Health Counselor and has completed studies in Counseling and Couples and Family Therapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Dr. Kyriaki Papadopoulou is a Doctor in Clinical Neuropsychology with extensive experience in both Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology. She has held long-standing positions in leading academic and hospital institutions across the United Kingdom. Currently, she serves as a Clinical Neuropsychology Supervisor at City College – York University and as a Lecturer in Psychology at the West London Mental Health NHS Trust – Imperial College.

Dr. Papadopoulou is also an international public speaker, with professional presence in the UK, the USA, and Greece. She has collaborated with the UCL National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery and has been extensively involved in diagnostic and therapeutic work in neuropsychological cases.

Her scientific contributions include publications in high-impact international journals in the fields of mood disorders and cognitive functioning. She regularly participates as an invited speaker at international conferences in the UK, USA, and Greece.

She is a member of the British Psychological Society and the Division of Clinical Psychology – UK. Dr. Papadopoulou combines clinical expertise with ongoing research activity, aiming to promote psychological science and deliver high-quality patient care.

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.

Karipi Domniki is a Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Pallini. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology from the European University Cyprus and a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She has specialized in psychotherapy techniques such as Psychodynamic Therapy and Counseling Psychotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as in Parent Counseling, tailoring her approach to the unique needs of each individual. She has worked in public psychiatric institutions and child mental health centers, gaining valuable experience in supporting individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, ADHD, autism, etc., as well as individuals facing challenges in interpersonal relationships, self-esteem issues, and more. Additionally, she has participated in research programs related to mental health in both clinical and general populations. In her private practice, she offers mental health services, respecting the specific needs of each client.

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."

Konstantopoulou Vasiliki is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist with extensive experience in supporting individuals and groups. She maintains a private practice in Elefsina, where she combines the contemporary Psychodynamic psychotherapeutic approach with creative expressive methods such as dance therapy and music therapy. She has received advanced training in Dance Therapy and Music Therapy and is a graduate of the College of Sports Science of Massachusetts (1992–1996). Additionally, she possesses deep knowledge of the art of dance, having served as a Dance Instructor at the Professional and Advanced Dance School of Despoina Grigoriadou. Her experience in movement and bodily expression enriches her therapeutic work, offering a holistic approach to mental health care. From 2021 to 2025, she collaborated with the Open Child and Family Protection Center "Center of Love" (NGO), providing psychological support and therapeutic interventions to vulnerable populations. Her philosophy is based on the belief that therapy is a creative process of self-awareness, balance, and personal growth.

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.

Ο Ζαχαριουδάκης Ιωάννης είναι Ψυχοθεραπευτής Ψυχαναλυτικής κατεύθυνσης και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Θησείο, όπου παρέχει υπηρεσίες Ατομικής, Ομαδικής, Οικογενειακής Ψυχοθεραπείας και Θεραπείας Ζεύγους. Έχει ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευσή του στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αναλυτικής Ομαδικής και Οικογενειακής Ψυχοθεραπείας, αποκτώντας εξειδίκευση στην ψυχαναλυτική προσέγγιση και στη δυναμική των ομάδων, των σχέσεων και της οικογένειας.

Παράλληλα, έχει εμπλουτίσει ουσιαστικά την επιστημονική του κατάρτιση μέσα από τη συνεχή συμμετοχή του σε επιμορφωτικά σεμινάρια, επιστημονικά συνέδρια, ημερίδες και διαλέξεις, παραμένοντας σε διαρκή επαφή με τις σύγχρονες εξελίξεις στον χώρο της ψυχοθεραπείας και της ψυχικής υγείας.

Στη θεραπευτική του εργασία δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης, αποδοχής και σεβασμού προς τη μοναδικότητα κάθε ανθρώπου. Λειτουργεί μέσα σε ένα σταθερό, ασφαλές και εμπεριέχον θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, όπου ο θεραπευόμενος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να επεξεργαστεί δυσκολίες, συναισθήματα και εσωτερικές συγκρούσεις, και να κινηθεί σταδιακά προς βαθύτερη αυτογνωσία, ψυχική ενδυνάμωση και ουσιαστική αλλαγή.

Η ψυχοθεραπευτική του προσέγγιση απευθύνεται σε ενήλικες που επιθυμούν να κατανοήσουν βαθύτερα τον εαυτό τους, τις σχέσεις τους και τα επαναλαμβανόμενα μοτίβα που δυσκολεύουν την καθημερινότητά τους. Μέσα από ένα ασφαλές και εμπιστευτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, δίνεται χώρος για επεξεργασία συναισθημάτων, σκέψεων και εμπειριών, με στόχο την ουσιαστική αλλαγή και την ψυχική ανάπτυξη.

Ατομική Ψυχοθεραπεία

Αφορά άτομα που βιώνουν άγχος, θλίψη, δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, κρίσεις ζωής ή μια γενικότερη αίσθηση αδιεξόδου. Η θεραπεία βοηθά στην αναγνώριση των εσωτερικών συγκρούσεων και στην ενίσχυση της προσωπικής ισορροπίας.

Ομαδική Ψυχοθεραπεία

Η ομάδα αποτελεί έναν ζωντανό χώρο αλληλεπίδρασης, όπου τα μέλη έχουν την ευκαιρία να κατανοήσουν τον τρόπο που σχετίζονται με τους άλλους, να εκφραστούν αυθεντικά και να επεξεργαστούν δυσκολίες μέσα σε ένα υποστηρικτικό πλαίσιο. Η εμπειρία της ομάδας ενισχύει την αυτογνωσία και την αίσθηση του ανήκειν.

Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία

Απευθύνεται σε οικογένειες που αντιμετωπίζουν εντάσεις, δυσκολίες επικοινωνίας, συγκρούσεις ή μεταβατικές φάσεις ζωής. Μέσα από τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία αναδεικνύονται οι δυναμικές του οικογενειακού συστήματος και ενισχύονται πιο λειτουργικοί τρόποι σύνδεσης και επικοινωνίας.

Θεραπεία Ζεύγους

Αφορά ζευγάρια που βιώνουν κρίση, απομάκρυνση, συχνές συγκρούσεις, δυσκολίες εμπιστοσύνης ή προβλήματα επικοινωνίας. Στόχος είναι η κατανόηση των βαθύτερων αναγκών κάθε συντρόφου, η βελτίωση της επικοινωνίας και η αναδόμηση της σχέσης.

Η ψυχοθεραπεία δεν στοχεύει μόνο στην ανακούφιση από τα συμπτώματα, αλλά και στη βαθύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού, ώστε το άτομο, το ζευγάρι ή η οικογένεια να μπορέσουν να ζήσουν με μεγαλύτερη ελευθερία, συναισθηματική ωριμότητα και ουσιαστικές σχέσεις.

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.

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)