Life coaches

Nikoletta Damaskinou BSc is a Life & Business Coach conducting online sessions. She holds a degree in Business Administration & Organizations from the Hellenic Open University and a coaching certification (Certificate in coaching - AC Accredited) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she holds certifications in Business Coaching and Leadership Coaching from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an EMCC Global accreditation as a Senior Practitioner. Ms. Damaskinou is a member of the European and Hellenic Mentoring and Coaching Associations (European Mentoring & Coaching Council), EMCC Global and Greece, an international organization for mentors and coaches. Finally, she has served as a Life Coaching Seminar Instructor at Evdokimos Educational Group.

Dermou Elina specializes in personal empowerment and development. She is a certified Associate Certified Coach (ACC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and holds certifications as an NLP Master Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Mindfulness Coaching. She has extensive experience in the coaching field and has worked with individuals from various professional backgrounds, focusing on each person's needs and aspirations, providing appropriate support and enhancement to help them discover their potential and achieve their goals. Through various tools and methods, confidence is strengthened, positive beliefs are cultivated, and self-improvement is achieved.

Nonota Iliana is a certified (with distinction) Life Coach with an office in Ampelokipoi, Thessaloniki. She holds a first degree in teaching the French language, a second degree in teaching the English language, followed by a degree in psychology focusing on counseling, and finally in life coaching, specializing in health coaching (well-being, autoimmune diseases, weight loss). The specialist aims at the immediate resolution of everyday issues such as interpersonal relationship counseling (separation, divorce, abuse, toxicity), couples counseling, professional guidance, stress management, as well as management of diseases that significantly affect mental health and, consequently, the body itself. She conducts individual or group sessions, either in person or via video call, and utilizes validated psychometric tests. Her goal is empathy and confidentiality in matters of emotional, professional, and physical health.

Marinakis Euaggelos is an Internist - Health Coach, maintaining a private clinic in Chalandri, bordering Psychiko (Agia Varvara area of Chalandri). He studied Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. With knowledge and extensive experience in internal medicine and ongoing education in health coaching, life coaching, behavioral psychology, and the fundamental principles of the Cognitive-Behavioral approach, Marinakis Euaggelos approaches the individual holistically and guides them with modern methods towards achieving their personal goals and aspirations in broader health and personal development matters. Well-being is an exciting challenge-goal in life, analyzed into physical and non-physical components, which include the individual, family, parenthood, and close or broader human relationships. Whether it concerns chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, bulimia, overeating, emotional eating, uncontrolled food consumption, cognitive restriction, and restrictive diets, psychogenic anorexia, or issues related to relationships and psychosocial aspects within the framework of health and lifestyle coaching, Marinakis Euaggelos possesses extensive training and experience.

Siasiou Maria is a Personal Development Coach, NLP Practitioner, and educator with over 22 years of experience supporting children and adults. She has been trained in NLP, hypnosis, and Timeline Therapy, tools which she applies with empathy and a focus on meaningful change. Through her sessions, she helps individuals discover their talents and desires, overcome limiting beliefs and internal obstacles, and design a future that reflects their true self, with self-awareness and confidence. The sessions are conducted in an atmosphere of acceptance and safety, aiming for the gradual, substantive transformation of the individual through tools that combine the power of language, imagination, and conscious presence.

Despoina Drivakou MSc, PhD(c) is a Life Coach with a private practice in Thessaloniki and provides supervision to early-career psychologists and mental health professionals in the initial stages of clinical practice. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's degree in Basic Medical Research Methodology - Social Medicine - Public Health and Epidemiology from the Medical School of the same university. She is also a doctoral candidate at the same institution. Additionally, she is trained in Systemic Family Psychotherapy and is a certified Life Coach, regularly attending seminars and conferences on the systemic approach. Other psychotherapeutic programs she has trained in include Symbol Drama - basic training, Emotionally Focused Therapy - couples therapy, and the developmental model for couples in crisis due to substance, alcohol, and medication abuse, domestic violence, and narcissistic personality disorder. She has worked both voluntarily and in paid positions at various therapeutic centers in Thessaloniki focusing on addiction treatment for drugs and gambling. She is the scientific director of the Society for the Dissemination and Research of Systemic Thinking and president of the EP7A Association (Prevention, Art, Intervention). She regularly appears on Vergina TV, on radio stations, and contributes articles to various magazines and her personal blog. Concurrently, she coordinates the Family Health forum, which has been held over the past 3 years covering topics related to family and children, involving numerous professionals from the healthcare sector. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society, the Systemic Society of Northern Greece, as well as other associations in Thessaloniki.

Η Κουρουκεχαγιά Ευτέρπη είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Βούλα, στο Χαλάνδρι και πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες διαδικτυακά. Η εκπαίδευσή της περιλαμβάνει πληθώρα εξειδικεύσεων, όπως η Ανασυνδυασμένη Εκλεκτική Συμβουλευτική, Συμβουλευτική Γονέων, Συμβουλευτική Ζεύγους, η Ψυχοθεραπεία Gestalt, η CBT και το NLP. Επιπλέον, έχει πιστοποιηθεί στη Διαχείριση Συναισθηματικού και Ψυχικού Τραύματος, στην Ψυχολογία της Υγείας και διαχείριση παθήσεων , στη Συστημική Αναπαράσταση και στην Ψυχοδυναμική Συμβουλευτική. Παράλληλα, έχει αποκτήσει πιστοποίηση στην Παιδοψυχολογία, στην Σχολική Ψυχολογία και στη Σεξουαλική Διαπαιδαγώγηση και Ψυχολογία των νεανικών σχέσεων, ενώ έχει παρακολουθήσει προγράμματα εκπαίδευσης για την ανάπτυξη στρατηγικών Coaching και Mentoring. Επίσης, κατέχει πιστοποίηση στην Συμβουλευτική Σταδιοδρομίας και επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού, Σχολές Γονέων, εκπαίδευση εκπαιδευτών και στελεχών, στη Ψυχοπαθολογία, στη Δραματοθεραπεία, την Κλινική Ύπνωση και τη Συμβουλευτική για τη Διαχείριση της Ψυχολογίας των νέων. Ανάμεσα στις σπουδές της, περιλαμβάνονται και το Mindfulness Meditation and Positive Psychology από το Mandala Institute.Είναι πιστοποιημένη LIfe Coach και τελειόφοιτη στη Θετική Ψυχολογία. Επίσης παρακολουθεί σεμινάρια για την επαγγελματική καθοδήγηση και τον επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό, με σκοπό την υποστήριξη ατόμων να ανακαλύψουν και να αναπτύξουν το δυναμικό τους στον επαγγελματικό τομέα. Η 30ετής επιτυχημένη επαγγελματική της πορεία στη Διοίκηση επιχειρήσεων και στη Διαχείριση ανθρώπινου δυναμικού, σε μεγάλες και πολυεθνικές εταιρείες στο κλάδο των πωλήσεων, την όπλισε γνώσεις και εφόδια και της δημιούργησε την ακλόνητη πεποίθηση πώς κάθε άνθρωπος διαθέτει τους εσωτερικούς πόρους για να εκπληρώσει τους στόχους του και μέσα από την κατάλληλη προσέγγιση μπορεί να ανακαλύψει το δυναμικό του. Επιπροσθέτως, η ειδικός συμμετέχει ενεργά σε επαγγελματικούς συλλόγους, όπως η Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ανασυνδυασμένης Εκλεκτικής Συμβουλευτικής και ο Σύλλογος Συμβουλευτικής Coaching Mentoring Ελλάδας, ώστε να παραμένει ενήμερη για τις τελευταίες εξελίξεις του πεδίου της συμβουλευτικής στην Ελλάδα. Η εμπειρία της και η συνεχής εκπαίδευσή της την βοηθούν να προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, προσαρμοσμένες στις ανάγκες των ατόμων και των οικογενειών.

Ellie Tsatsou-Palmer is a certified Life Coach and maintains a private practice in Pangrati, Athens. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Deree – The American College of Greece, and a Master’s degree (MA) in Digital Media Productions from the University of the Arts London. She has also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in Art, Design & Communication, specializing in Technology Enhanced Learning. Currently, she is training as a Mindfulness Mentor through the Banyan Mindfulness Mentor Training program. Professionally, Ellie is the founder of two pioneering platforms: Integrated Creativity, a holistic approach to personal and creative growth through educational tools and mentoring, and BIRTHED, a digital learning platform offering perinatal education for new parents and healthcare professionals, with a focus on pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Since 2018, she has been teaching at universities in the United Kingdom, including the University of the Arts London and Ravensbourne University London, delivering courses on creativity, digital media, and personal expression. In parallel, she has worked for over a decade as a Creative Director at her London-based studio, collaborating with international brands, publications, and cultural institutions. Her previous experience includes working in leading creative environments such as Ryan McGinley Studios in New York and SHOWstudio in London.

Kostakis Ektor BSc, MBA is a Consultant in Applied Positive Psychology and Coach. He offers guidance and support to individuals and organizations aiming for personal and professional development, career transition management, and work-life balance. He comes from the Marketing sector, where he continues to work as a Marketing Director, leading a small, happy, and productive team.

If you choose to collaborate with him, you can expect:

• Enhanced self-awareness

• Clarity and achievement of personal or professional goals

• Development of self-confidence and inner strength

Through scientifically validated coaching techniques, you will acquire the tools to thrive, accumulate positive emotions, and build a strong "psychological reserve" – an internal foundation you can rely on even during the most demanding moments of life. It is not enough to be merely "not ill"; our goal is for you to be truly mentally resilient, happy, and leading a fulfilling life.

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Viky Petalidou is an accredited Life, Health & Wellness Coach, Trainer, and Mentor. She has completed studies in Coaching, Positive Psychology, Holistic Health, Nutrition, and Adult Education. She supports individuals in enhancing their physical and mental health, managing stress and daily life demands, and making conscious decisions that improve their quality of life.

She has over 25 years of experience in the business sector. As a working mother of two children, she deeply understands the challenges of modern daily life and the impact these can have on physical and mental health.

In 2022, she founded Better Life Lab, a space for self-awareness, empowerment, and wellness, where through individual and group sessions, seminars, and workshops, she helps individuals and organizations build functional habits, mental resilience, and self-leadership.

Tsiakalos Miltos MSc, PhD is a Life Coach - Mental Health Consultant with a private practice in Koukaki, specializing in Coaching and Interpersonal Relationships. He also collaborates with the Open Popular University (ALP), delivering lectures in both in-person and online sessions. He teaches in the MSc program Coaching and Mentoring at Aegean College. He has completed the three-year Mental Health Counseling program and is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society, as well as the one-year "Diploma in Personal and Executive Coaching" program, a recognized course by the Association for Coaching and the EMCC.

Aleksiadou Maria is a Mental Health Consultant and EMCC Global Certified Life Coach, with extensive experience in mental empowerment and the management of personal and professional changes. She holds a Coaching Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring from the Athens Coaching Institute for Greece & Cyprus and is a Certified Career Counseling Consultant from the KEDIVIMP of the University of Patras. She has specialized in Life & Career Skills Development and Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy through an e-Learning program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed a Psychology program certified by ACTA (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). She specializes in stress management, self-confidence, interpersonal relationships, and work-life balance. Her goal is to help each individual regain stability, clarity, and the strength to act with awareness and confidence. She offers individual and online sessions in Greece and abroad, in both Greek and English.

Elda partners with clients to help them realize their purpose and potential in their educational, professional, and personal environments. Using coaching, NLP, and psychometric testing, she aids in identifying and capitalizing on individual aptitudes, talents, and skills. This facilitates successful management of relationships, life transitions, and academic and career development. Furthermore, she assists in optimizing work-life balance, focus, motivation, stress levels, and decision-making. Elda is an experienced certified life & career coach with a substantial track record of over 1000 hours of coaching practice. She holds esteemed certifications as an AC coach, INLPTA Master certified NLP coach, and as an Ariston psychometrics certified practitioner. Elda holds a BSc in Economics from UCL and an MSc in Management from LSE, complemented by various specialized certifications in education and self-development. Currently, she is actively pursuing certification as a professional coach from CoachU, a globally recognized premier coaching school, and accreditation by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the leading coaching federation worldwide. Her expertise is centered around transition coaching, academic coaching, and career coaching., Elda brings a wealth of experience in both personal and career transitions. Her journey includes successfully raising three children, overcoming a divorce after 20 years of marriage, and seamlessly transitioning across five distinct careers. Notably, she is also a national champion in equestrian show jumping.