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.

Sgouromalli Dimitra graduated from the Psychology Department of the University of Crete in 2018. Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate studies in the program "Counseling Psychology & Counseling in Special Education, Training & Health" at the University of Thessaly. She is currently training as a Systemic Psychotherapist at the "Logou Psychis" Training Institute. Simultaneously, she has been working as a Psychologist and Psychotherapist in private and public institutions for the past 5 years, providing Counseling & Psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and parents. These activities facilitate a deeper understanding of issues such as self-awareness and self-acceptance, relationships and parenting, crisis management, and the handling of dysphoric symptoms.

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.

Makri Elena is a Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Personal Development & Wellness Consultant - Coach with a private practice in Nea Erythraia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from Deree, the American College of Greece, a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management (HRM) from the European University, and an MSc in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan, UK). Additionally, she holds a Diploma in Evidence-based Coaching from the Athens Coaching Institute, certified by international bodies such as the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and the Association for Coaching (AC). Finally, she is certified in the application of Neuro-Linguistic Programming by Performance Partnership and has been trained in the Solution-Focused Brief Coaching approach by Solution Surfers.

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)

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.

Katsimiga Ioanna is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and has maintained a private practice in Vyronas since 2015. She holds a Counseling Psychology certification and a Specialization Diploma in Coaching with elements of Counseling, as well as a Counseling & Life Coaching Diploma from the University of the Aegean, and a degree in Social Theology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As a mental health counselor, through individual and group sessions, she contributes to improving the quality of life for those who trust her, addressing issues that challenge them in daily life and their relationships with others. Additionally, she assists with matters related to relationship management, marriage, separation, divorce, and achieving specific goals for personal and professional development. As a theologian, she has an in-depth understanding of existing religions concerning the soul and its deeper needs, aiming to help individuals find peace, meaning, and tranquility in their lives.

Η Όλγα Τσιουραλίδου είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ισχυρό ακαδημαϊκό υπόβαθρο και πολυετή εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ατόμων που επιθυμούν ουσιαστική αλλαγή στη ζωή τους.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση είναι εκλεκτική, βασισμένη στην πεποίθηση ότι –όπως έχει πει και ο Irvin Yalom– “ να προσαρμόζουμε τη θεραπεία στον θεραπευόμενο και όχι τον θεραπευόμενο στη θεραπεία”. Εργάζεται με ενήλικες και εφήβους που αντιμετωπίζουν δυσκολίες όπως άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, συναισθηματική εξουθένωση, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, προβλήματα στις σχέσεις, πένθος ή μεταβατικές περιόδους ζωής που προκαλούν σύγχυση και ψυχική κόπωση.

Η ψυχοθεραπεία που προσφέρει δεν απευθύνεται μόνο σε όσους επιδιώκουν να ενισχύσουν την ψυχική τους ανθεκτικότητα, αλλά και σε ανθρώπους που νιώθουν “μπλοκαρισμένοι”, αβέβαιοι ή απομακρυσμένοι από τον εαυτό τους και αναζητούν έναν ασφαλή χώρο για να ακουστούν, να κατανοηθούν και να επανασυνδεθούν με τις εσωτερικές τους δυνάμεις.

Η Όλγα είναι πιστοποιημένη Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας (HND – Pearson) και φοιτά στο Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας. Παράλληλα, παρακολουθεί μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Κλινική Ψυχοθεραπεία, ενισχύοντας συνεχώς τη θεωρητική της κατάρτιση και την επιστημονική της βάση. Η επαγγελματική της πρακτική εποπτεύεται συστηματικά, διασφαλίζοντας τη δεοντολογική αρτιότητα και την ποιότητα της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας.

Με βαθιά ενσυναίσθηση, συνέπεια και σεβασμό στην ανθρώπινη μοναδικότητα, δημιουργείτε ένα θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον που στηρίζει, κινητοποιεί και ενδυναμώνει. Με επίγνωση της δυσκολίας που ενέχει το πρώτο βήμα προς την αλλαγή, δεσμεύεται να σταθεί δίπλα σε κάθε άνθρωπο που το τολμά με επαγγελματισμό, ειλικρίνεια και πίστη στις δυνατότητές του.

Koutsia Vaso is a Systemic Psychotherapist - Couple and Family Counselor and maintains her private practice in Nea Ionia. She is a graduate of the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology - Psychology Direction at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received further training in Recombinant Elective Counseling (K.E.TH.E.S.Y.), a form of psychotherapy that combines techniques from numerous therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Systemic-Family, Psychodynamic, Gestalt therapy, and Drama therapy. She has graduated from the Life Coaching department of the University of Athens and is a certified Senior Professional Member of the Hellenic Institute of Coaching, specializing in Parent & Relationship Coaching. Within the scope of her training, she has also been educated in Couple Counseling, Personality Disorders at the University of Athens, Panic Crisis Management, School and Family Relations, Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, as well as Learning Difficulties. In her practice under the name "GNOTHI SAUTON," she is involved in individual psychotherapy, therapeutic counseling for couples, parents, and adolescents, and occasionally conducts educational talks on parenting and intrafamilial relationship issues. She also continuously attends numerous seminars, workshops, and training programs aiming for ongoing knowledge enhancement and professional development, while simultaneously undergoing individual therapy and supervision to effectively meet the demands of her therapeutic work. The sessions she conducts are offered either in person or online, according to the needs of each patient. In a safe and supportive environment, she will work with you and become your companion on the journey toward the life you desire.

Mpikou Anna Maria is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and maintains her practice in Cholargos. She holds a “Diploma in Integrative Counselling COSCA” and a “Counselling Supervision Certificate COSCA” from the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy (Athens Synthesis Center) as well as the ECP-European Certificate for Psychotherapy (EAP). She has been trained in the integrative approach. She is a full member of the Hellenic Psychotherapy Society (EEPE) and the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy (EESSSP). She has specialized as a Mindfulness Practitioner and in issues related to couples therapy and LGBTQ+ matters. Additionally, she holds a BSc in Business Administration from the American College of Greece (Deree) and an MBA from Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, CA. She has collaborated with multinational companies in the fields of management and human resource administration. She provides individual sessions for adults, couples and family sessions, with the option for sessions via Skype. Her expertise includes areas such as anxiety management, panic attacks, depression, phobias, obsessive thoughts, anger, grief, interpersonal difficulties, low self-esteem and self-confidence, post-traumatic stress, psychosomatic disorders, and professional career-related issues. Within the safe framework of therapy and in an environment predominantly characterized by acceptance, hope, and the absence of judgment, the client learns how to alleviate the psychological symptoms that concern them, thereby improving their quality of life.

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.

Alatsi Xristina is a certified Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist, and Hypnotherapist. Additionally, she provides alternative therapies which, combined with Integrative Psychotherapy, constitute a holistic approach to addressing various issues. She completed her studies with Excellent distinction in Integrative Counseling and Psychology as well as Clinical Hypnosis - Hypnotherapy at OLON Education - KDBM1, Institute of Academic and Professional Studies. She holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy from Amsterdam International College with Excellent distinction. Within the framework of alternative therapies, she has also attended and passed with Excellent distinction the annual seminar on Anatomy - Physiology - Pathology with a Holistic approach. Furthermore, she has been trained in Bach Flower Remedies, Auricular Neuroreflexology Method, and Gua Sha. Since 2024, she has been active in the adult education of mental health counselors and psychotherapists. She is a member of the charitable association Agkalia and the Social Solidarity Network - Syn-Yparxi.

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.

Villy Paulidi is a Psychotherapist practicing privately, while also collaborating with a Mental Health Center. Her personal concerns quickly led her to the journey of psychotherapy, initially as a client and subsequently as a trainee in Mental Health. She completed her studies in Mental Health Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Center and holds certifications in COSCA, Counselling Skills, and Integrative Counselling. She completed postgraduate studies in Integrative Psychotherapy, where she obtained the European Certificate for Psychotherapy (EAP) from the European Association for Psychotherapy and the European Society for Integrative Psychotherapy. She addresses issues such as anxiety management and treatment, interpersonal relationships, grief, work-related stress, parental counseling, brief couples counseling, psychosexual disorders, personal development, self-improvement and self-awareness, bullying, among others. Additionally, she continues to attend numerous seminars as part of ongoing professional development and participates in training groups for psychotherapists (dream groups, supervision, etc.).

As part of her continuous education, she undertakes annual training in supervision with the ultimate goal of obtaining the title of "Supervisor" and supervising fellow psychotherapists and trainee colleagues.

Her initial studies were at Deree College in the Department of Business Administration. She worked in this field for 10 years at well-known commercial companies.