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.

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.

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.

Papasavva Vilma is an adult and couples psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She has completed postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy (MSc) at the American College of Greece, Deree. She holds degrees from the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and from the University of Kent in Canterbury (MA) in the United Kingdom. She has completed the Interdepartmental University Clinical Training Program in Group Dynamics in Psychiatric Settings at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. She has experience working with public institutions (Research University Institute of Mental Health - E.P.I.PSY., 18 ANO, Municipality of Filothei-Psychiko) as well as educational institutions (Counseling Center, Deree). She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). She works in both Greek and English. Her therapeutic approach is psychodynamic. She stays continuously updated in her field through participation in educational seminars of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (EPSPE), conferences, and psychoanalytic supervision. Alongside her clinical work, she contributes articles to Athens Voice. “Anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulties in relating, professional challenges, the emotional imprint of the family, grief, and losses are inscribed in the mind and body, creating confusion and psychological pain, often incomprehensible. My goal is to accompany my patients in an exploration that will gradually lead them to find their own answers to the essential questions of their lives, in a space of empathy and trust. Psychotherapy is a personal investment that yields benefits not only in the present but also in the future.”

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.

Xristou A Maria Kai Synergates is an Psychotherapist - Art Therapist specializing in Counseling Psychotherapy for children and adults, and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She specializes in therapy and counseling for children, adults, and families, utilizing Art Therapy and Sandplay therapy methods. These two methods can be used in combination with Counseling Psychotherapy to maximize therapeutic outcomes. She obtained her master's degree in Expressive Psychotherapy in 2000 from Lesley University in Cambridge, United States. Since then, she has worked for over ten years as an Art Therapist both in the USA and Greece. Specifically, from 1989 to 2004, she worked at organizations including Summer Camp Organization (Stockholm, Sweden), Alsten School (Stockholm, Sweden), Ilex / Vinfen Corporation (Massachusetts, USA), Arlington Youth Counseling Center (Massachusetts, USA), YWCA (X.E.N., Maryland, USA), North Charles Inc., Mental Health & Addiction Services (Massachusetts, USA), and Turnaround Inc. (Baltimore, Maryland, USA). The specialist speaks Greek, Swedish, and English. She is a certified Art Therapist by the US Art Therapy Credentials Board and a member of the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association and the Swedish Family Therapy Association.

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.

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.

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.

Panitsa Anastasia is a Mental Health Counselor and holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Psychology from the School of Humanities at the University of East London. She has specialized in cognitive psychology, biopsychology, addictions, and counseling through helplines. Additionally, she has experience in anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and couples and family counseling. She provides counseling services for a wide range of cases, aiming at the best individualized support of each client's needs.

Martzivanou Maria is a certified Psychotherapist in Person-Centered Therapy, Focusing Experiential Therapy, as well as Existential Therapy, with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She has specialized in Positive Psychology and Medical Psychology, focusing on understanding the relationship between the mind and body, the psychosomatic expression of trauma, and the needs of individuals living with chronic or acute physical pain. Through extensive training and experiential practice, she has successfully integrated Western psychology with Eastern philosophy, building bridges between the mind, body, and spirit. Her approach honors the human existence as a whole, which does not need to be “fixed” but to find a space where it can be heard, to feel, and to unfold. She has provided voluntary services in social institutions such as the YMCA of Thessaloniki and the orphanage "Agios Stylianos." Finally, she is specialized in EFT Couples Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Psychosomatic Pain Treatment, Psychotherapy & Diagnosis of Adults with ADHD, Eating Disorders, and Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

Ο Αναστάσιος Ανδρίκου είναι Συστημικός Οικογενειακός Ψυχοθεραπευτής - Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες διαδικτυακά, τόσο στα ελληνικά όσο και στην αγγλική γλώσσα. Ξεκίνησε την επαγγελματική του πορεία ως Εκπαιδευτικός - Παιδαγωγός και έχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στη Γλωσσολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Greenwich. Επιπλέον, έχει αποκτήσει Παιδαγωγική και Διδακτική Επάρκεια σε όλες τις βαθμίδες της υποχρεωτικής εκπαίδευσης από το Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης. Στη συνέχεια, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχικής Υγείας στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής (ΚΕ.ΨΥ.ΣΥ) και ύστερα συνέχισε τη μετεκπαίδευσή του πάνω στη Συστημική προσέγγιση. Παράλληλα, η πρακτική και εθελοντική του εργασία στο Παιδοψυχιατρικό τμήμα στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραιά "Τζάνειο" βασίστηκε στην Συστημική προσέγγιση από το προσωπικό του νοσοκομείου, όπου για πρώτη φορά ήρθε σε επαφή με οικογένειες, γονείς και με παιδιά με ψυχιατρικές διαταραχές. Παράλληλα, έλαβε 4ετη εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία. Επιπλέον, ολοκλήρωσε τον Α' Κύκλο Εκπαίδευσης Mindfulness - MBSR, όπου παρακολούθησε 40 ώρες εκπαίδευσης στις δεξιότητες και τεχνικές παρέμβασης CBT, στο διατμηματικό πρόγραμμα του Εκπαιδευτικού Ινστιτούτου Συνθετικής Προσέγγισης (ΕΚ.Ι.ΣΥ.Π) και σε συνεργασία με το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής ''Δρομοκαΐτειο". Επιπρόσθετα, έχει παρακολουθήσει εκπαιδεύσεις στο Ινστιτούτο Σχεσιακής και Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, με Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής “Δρομοκαΐτειο” πάνω στην Θεωρία και Πράξη της Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας κατά Irvin Yalom και τα σχεσιακά δυναμικά της Ομάδας, καθώς και την Σχεσιακή Ψυχανάλυση - Ψυχοθεραπεία. Αξιοσημείωτο είναι πως ανήκει στο διδακτικό προσωπικό του New York College στην Αθήνα, όπου παραδίδει διαλέξεις σε προπτυχιακά και μεταπτυχιακά τμήματα αξιόλογων Βρετανικών και Αμερικανικών Πανεπιστημίων όπως το Greenwich, Bolton και το State University of New York. καθώς και συμμετείχε ως Ομαδικός Θεραπευτής και ως εισηγητής εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας, στο Εκπαιδευτικό Ινστιτούτο Συνθετικής Προσέγγισης (ΕΚ.Ι.ΣΥ.Π). Πλέον συνεργάζεται με το Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής ως Ομαδικός Θεραπευτής Συστημικής Προσέγγισης σε ομάδες εκπαιδευόμεων ενηλίκων καθώς και ως εισηγητής πιστοποιημένων εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων Συμβούλων Ψυχικής Υγείας και Συστημικών Συμβούλων και Ψυχοθεραπευτών. Τα ερευνητικά του ενδιαφέροντα, περιστρέφονται γύρω από την Ψυχική Ανθεκτικότητα, την εκπαίδευση μέσω του Νευρογλωσσικό Προγραμματισμό (NLP), το Διαγενεακό Τραύμα, τις Διατροφικές Διαταραχές, τη Νευροψυχολογία και την χρήση της γλώσσας στην Αφηγηματική Θεραπεία. Είναι πιστοποιημένος Συστημικός Επόπτης με εκπαίδευσή στη Συστημική Εποπτεία Ανθρώπινων Συστημάτων και Οργανισμών και παρέχει επαγγελματική Εποπτική Υποστήριξη σε νέους Ψυχολόγους, Επαγγελματίες Ψυχικής Υγείας, Εκπαιδευτικούς και Οργανισμούς. Τέλος, ως μέρος της προσωπικής και επαγγελματικής του ανάπτυξης λαμβάνει ατομική εποπτεία καθώς και ατομική και ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία, ενώ παρακολουθεί και συμμετέχει σε συνέδρια σχετιζόμενα με την ψυχική υγεία.

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.

"Epilysi" - Ksifara Konstantina MSc is a Mental Health Counselor and the Scientific Director of the "Epilysi" center, a space dedicated to psychoemotional health located in Ilioupoli. She is a graduate of the American College of Greece and holds a master's degree in Health Psychology from the University of Bath, UK. She is a well-trained systemic-family psychotherapist for individuals, couples, families, and groups and is a member of the European Association of Systemic Therapists. Additionally, she specializes in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of specific learning disabilities and in the therapeutic technique of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. She has also been trained in career assessment and vocational counseling. She has professional experience working with patients with chronic conditions and psychosomatic issues. She has worked at the Athens Naval Hospital providing psychological support to neurological patients and their families. She has conducted research on Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease as an external scientific collaborator of the Athens Military Hospital. She has experience with psychotic and borderline patients through her internship at the Rehabilitation Center of Aiginiteio Hospital. She has worked with children and adolescents with learning difficulties, psychoemotional challenges, behavioral problems, ADHD, communication difficulties, and low self-esteem, serving as the lead Mental Health Counselor at a center for special therapies and rehabilitation. Finally, she is the creator of Epilysi: Space for Psychoemotional Health. Her primary commitment is the promotion of psychoemotional development and maturation, self-improvement, and the enhancement of human relationships. She focuses on resolving difficulties related to behavior and health issues concerning the individual as well as the broader community to which they belong.