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.

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."

Xeila Eudoksia is a Mental Health & Personal Development Consultant - Hypnotherapist and maintains the private practice "Be Powerful by Evdoxia" in Chania. She is a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and holds a diploma in Life Coaching. Additionally, she possesses an international diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy, as well as in Hypnotherapy combined with Psychotherapy. At "Be Powerful by Evdoxia," she specializes in relationship and couples counseling, Life Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), personal development counseling, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, etc.

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)

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.

Iliopoulou Kyriaki - Eirini is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She holds a degree in Psychology from the American College of Greece (Deree College). Concurrently, she completed her studies in the Department of French Language & Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her postgraduate degree was obtained from the University of Bangor in Wales, United Kingdom (University of Wales, Bangor, UK), specializing in the Fundamental Principles of Clinical Psychology. She has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling, as well as in Special Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Developmental Pediatrics Unit. Additionally, she holds certification in counseling children, adolescents, and parents from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. Furthermore, she is certified in Mindfulness Therapy from the Tree of Therapy, Self-awareness & Learning Workshop. She has been working since 2003 with typically developing children in various settings, as an educator in schools, tutoring centers, and as staff in children's camps. Since 2012, she has been employed as a parallel support assistant for Individuals with Disabilities (IWD) in schools and camps. Finally, since 2013, she has worked as a Consultant-Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, adults, and parents on both an individual and group level.

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.

Dimitris Koukleris is a Psychotherapist specializing in an Integrative approach (K.D.V.M. Athens Synthesis Centre) - Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Nea Irakleio. He holds a degree from the School of Educational Sciences at the University of the Aegean, a diploma in Integrative Counseling from COSCA, the European Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy (E.C.I.P), and the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (E.C.P.). He has volunteered in the Social Service of the Municipality of Lykovrysi - Pefki and in the Psychological Support structure "Synypaxy." Furthermore, he is a regular member of the Hellenic Counseling Association, the European Association of Counselling, and the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy. He is also a certified Integrative Psychotherapist of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, a certified Psychotherapist of the National Psychotherapy Society of Greece (E.E.P.S.), as well as of the European Association for Psychotherapy.

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.”

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.

Kolotouras Ilias is a Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kato Patissia. He holds a degree from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology (specializing in Psychology) and has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KEPSYSY). He has experience working with issues such as improving self-esteem and self-image, enhancing self-awareness, anxiety and stress, grief, relationships, and more.

Kapetaniou Eirini is a Cognitive & Behavioral Psychotherapist - Neuro Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. She studied Psychology at The American University of Athens and subsequently completed postgraduate studies in Cognitive Neuropsychology - Cognitive Neuroscience (MSc in Cognitive Neuropsychology - Cognitive Neuroscience) at University College London (UCL). Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has worked at the UCL Institute of Child Health - Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Unit, and voluntarily, under the supervision of neurology professors, with patients with neurological disorders at UCL Hospital Trust and the Royal Hospital for Neurodisability in London. Furthermore, she has volunteered as a research assistant in the study "Hypoxia/ischaemia during development: Patterns of neuropathology and associated cognitive impairment" at the UCL Institute of Child Health - Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Unit and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. Finally, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and Cognitive Neuroscience.

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.

Το Κέντρο Behavior Therapy - Σαλμά Αναστασία & Συνεργάτες εδρεύει στην Πανόρμου. Η Σαλμά Αναστασία είναι Ειδική Παιδαγωγός ιδρύτρια και επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη του κέντρου ανάπτυξης και υποστήριξης παιδιού και εφήβου Behavior Therapy στην Πανόρμου. Είναι Διδάκτωρ Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, με εξειδίκευση στην Ανάλυση Συμπεριφοράς για παιδιά και εφήβους. Έχει ολοκληρώσει το μεταπτυχιακό της στην Εφαρμοσμένη Γνωστική και Αναπτυξιακή Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο και κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό στην Ειδική Αγωγή και Εκπαίδευση (ΜΑ SEN) από το University of East London, με ειδίκευση στη Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής/Υπερκινητικότητα (ΔΕΠΥ) και στη Δυσλεξία σε παιδιά και εφήβους. Επιπλέον, σπούδασε Παιδαγωγικά στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και μετεκπαιδεύεται στη Θεραπεία Συμπεριφοράς για αγχώδεις διαταραχές, ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή και μετατραυματική διαταραχή στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας (ΕΠΙΨΥ), με κλινική πρακτική στο Ειδικό Ιατρείο Θεραπειών Συμπεριφοράς του Αιγινητείου. Έχει εργαστεί για πολλά χρόνια σε δημόσιους και ιδιωτικούς φορείς που παρέχουν εξατομικευμένες θεραπείες σε παιδιά και εφήβους νευροτυπικής και άτυπης ανάπτυξης, καθώς και στις οικογένειές τους. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία στη θεραπεία ψυχολογικών και αναπτυξιακών διαταραχών σε παιδιά και εφήβους, όπως αγχώδεις διαταραχές, ΔΕΠΥ, αυτισμό, ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή (ΙΨΔ), φοβίες, επιθετικότητα, και προβλήματα συμπεριφοράς. Το 2016, τιμήθηκε με το B.F. Skinner Foundation Research Award από την European Association for Behaviour Analysis για την καινοφανή πρόταση της διδακτορικής της διατριβής. Τα ερευνητικά της ενδιαφέροντα επικεντρώνονται στη μεταβλητότητα της συμπεριφοράς και τα στερεοτυπικά μοτίβα που εκδηλώνουν παιδιά και έφηβοι με ΔΑΦ, ΙΨΔ, κατάθλιψη, κ.α. Διδάσκει από το 2019 στο πρόγραμμα του ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου με θέμα “Ανάλυση Συμπεριφοράς”. Τέλος, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος συνεδρίων και είναι ιδρυτικό μέλος και μέλος του Δ.Σ. της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Ανάλυσης Συμπεριφοράς και μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς και της European Association for Behaviour Analysis.