Mental Health Counselors

Gesthimani Pantelidou is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and has been running the Mental Health Center - "aniGma" in Nea Smyrni for the past 7 years. She deals with issues related to personal anxieties, difficulties and dilemmas, family matters, issues and challenges concerning adolescents and the elderly, as well as emotional, psychosomatic, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress, and the management of loss and grief. Additionally, as a personal coach with extensive experience in the business sector, she supports the encouragement of change, motivation, utilization of personal potential, enhancement of self-confidence and self-esteem, management of indecisiveness, as well as goal setting and achievement. Based on the Synthetic Approach, she combines techniques from Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Psychodynamic therapies, as well as personal coaching techniques, to flexibly adapt to the needs and personality of each client. In today’s era of general disorientation and loneliness, the human individual strives to cope with pain, fear, and anxiety arising from the ambiguity of their constantly changing life. Psychological support and counseling sessions aim to reveal the distinctly personal functional adaptation method of the individual to the present and future of their life, discovering the unused potentials of their soul in conjunction with the ongoing cultivation of their communication skills with their environment.

“...I am not entirely guilty for the life I lead, since I did not choose it, nor am I entirely innocent from the moment I continue it...”

Georgopoulou Georgia is an Art Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in the Ilisia area, providing art psychotherapy sessions to adults and adolescents. Additionally, she coordinates art psychotherapy groups for individuals with general psychopathology and those with borderline personality disorder at the Day Hospital of Aeginiteio Hospital.

She is a graduate of the Center for Art and Psychotherapy and a recognized Psychotherapist by the EAP (European Association for Psychotherapy), a graduate of the Department of Interior Architecture of PADA, and is involved in artistic activities, having participated in group exhibitions.

Dr. Samaras Apostolos is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree in Clinical Psychology and Pathology from the University of Paris Paris VIII and possesses an advanced diploma (D.E.A.) in education from the same University. The Mental Health Counselor specializes in communication issues, interpersonal relationships, and has particular expertise in family and marital psychotherapy, anxiety disorders, and behavioral problems. He continuously participates in conferences and seminars to stay updated on developments in his field and has a substantial number of publications in the Greek press. Finally, Dr. Samaras Apostolos is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the World Federation for Mental Health, the International Association of Family Therapy, and the International Society of Psychopathology & Clinical Psychology.

Fragkiskos Konstantinos is a Mental Health Counselor who addresses a wide range of issues such as grief management, anger, understanding and managing interpersonal relationship challenges, self-improvement, anxiety and stress management, fear management, and more. He conducts both in-person and online sessions at his private practice. Additionally, he works as a Mental Health Counselor and Personal Academic Advisor at Metropolitan College. He completed his studies in Integrative Counseling at the University of East London, in the Department of Psychology. He has worked as a Research Intern in the university's research program "Support for Humanitarian Aid Workers" at the University of East London, as a Grief Management Counselor at Lewisham Bereavement Counselling in London, and on the 24-hour Psychological Support Hotline for the Hellenic Armed Forces. He conducts sessions in Greek and English.

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.

Konstantina Samperi is a mental health professional with extensive experience and specialized training in Systemic Psychotherapy. With a rich academic and clinical background, she has dedicated her career to providing individual, group, family, and couples therapy, approaching each therapeutic relationship with empathy, professionalism, and evidence-based practices.

Her education includes a four-year specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy, complemented by continuous professional development in contemporary therapeutic approaches such as narrative therapy tools and addiction treatment. She has gained valuable experience during her clinical practice at the “18 Ano” Addiction Unit of the Attica Psychiatric Hospital, while her volunteer work demonstrates a consistent commitment to supporting socially vulnerable groups.

Her therapeutic work focuses on building trusting relationships, empowering individuals, and exploring the systemic factors that shape human experience. With deep sensitivity to the needs of individuals and families, she contributes meaningfully to processes of change, self-awareness, and emotional growth.

Το Εργαστήριο Συστημικής Ψυχικής Υγείας και Παιδαγωγικής "Ροδάκινο" βρίσκεται στο Κουκάκι. Ο Γιώργος Παραδείσης είναι  Συστημικός Θεραπευτής, απόφοιτος του Αριστοτέλειου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης με μεταπτυχιακό στην Κοινωνιολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου και στην Κριτική Παιδαγωγική και Εκπαίδευση Εκπαιδευτικών από το Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης. Εξειδικεύτηκε στη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση μαθησιακών δυσκολιών, διαχείριση συναισθημάτων παιδιών και εφήβων, στην ψυχολογία παιδιών και εφήβων, στη θεραπεία και στην συμβουλευτική ζευγαριών, γάμου και οικογένειας, την υποστήριξη και την ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων σε άτομα με αναπηρία και την Εκπαίδευση Ενηλίκων σε θέματα που σχετίζονται με την συμπεριφορά και το συναίσθημα. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Συστημική/Οικογενειακή θεραπεία στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής Ανατολικού Τομέα Θεσσαλονίκης, στο Αθηναϊκό Κέντρο Μελέτης του Ανθρώπου (ΑΚΜΑ) στην Αθήνα και έχει ολοκληρώσει την 4ετη Εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Θεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας Θεσσαλονίκης (ΚΕΣΜΕΘ) Είναι ιδρυτής του Εργαστηρίου Συστημικής Ψυχολογίας και Παιδαγωγικής ΡΟΔΑΚΙΝΟ (2017), όπου και διατηρεί το γραφείο του, στην οδό Σπ. Δοντά 12-Μακρυγιάννη, στο οποίο παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες και συνεδρίες ζευγαριών και οικογένειας, ενώ πραγματοποιεί ομιλίες σε διάφορα μέρη της Ελλάδας επάνω σε θέματα που αφορούν το σύστημα της οικογένειας και της ανάπτυξης των παιδιών. Έχει εργαστεί στο μικτό κέντρο διημέρευσης ΑμέΑ «Η Κυψέλη», ως ο υπεύθυνος ψυχικής υγείας του κέντρου, στο Ίδρυμα Θεομήτωρ και έχει διδάξει Ψυχολογία σε προγράμματα του Οικονομικού Τμήματος του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και Ψυχολογία και Παιδοψυχολογία σε προγράμματα του τμήματος Κοινωνιολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου. Έχει επίσης εργαστεί ως ο υπεύθυνος ψυχικής υγείας για τα παιδιά, τους γονείς και το προσωπικό παιδικών σταθμών στην Αθήνα και σε άλλα μέρη της Ελλάδας. Σήμερα, εργάζεται ιδιωτικά ως συστημικός ψυχοθεραπευτής στην Αθήνα, ενώ παράλληλα συνεργάζεται με δομές επάνω στην εποπτεία παιδαγωγών και στον συντονισμό ομάδων γονέων. Είναι επιστημονικά υπεύθυνος του 4ετούς προγράμματος εκπαίδευσης στη Συστημικής Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική του Εργαστηρίου Συστημικής Ψυχολογίας και Παιδαγωγικής Ροδάκινο. Τέλος, είναι Τακτικό μέλος της European Family Therapy Association (E.F.T.A).

Mariolis Athanasios is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He trained in Integrative Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Center, certified by the University of Glasgow, COSCA. He also holds a degree in Counseling Skills from the same institution. He has completed training at the Lifelong Learning Center of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Grief and Emotional Trauma Management, Gender Roles and Stereotypes, as well as Self-Improvement and Assertive Behavior. Additionally, he has attended a training program in LGBTQ+ Counseling. He is continuing his education in Psychotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in a 4-year international specialization program in Counseling and Psychotherapy, where he has completed study cycles in Systemic and Narrative Approaches. Finally, he collaborates with the Mental Health Structure "Synypaxis," where he offers his services voluntarily to economically vulnerable adults.

His passion for the cognitive field of Psychology motivated him to shift from his initial studies in Economics to the field of Mental Health. He believes in the profound reciprocal value of working on oneself and operates within a framework of acceptance, respect, trust, and empathy, serving as a companion on each client’s unique journey toward personal development and well-being.

Megalooikonomou Dimitra Mitsi is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the American College of Greece and is a certified professional in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Timeline Therapy (relief from limiting beliefs, anxiety, stress), and Clinical Hypnotherapy from the Hellenic NLP Academy. She has received specialized training from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy, specializing in counseling for parents, adolescents, and couples. Additionally, she has attended numerous educational seminars and conferences related to self-improvement, boundary setting, goal achievement, and effective communication in both professional and personal contexts. Self-observation exercises, journaling, assignments, and specialized techniques serve as tools for enhancing self-awareness, personal development, and interpersonal relationships.

Tranta Elena is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. Having completed her studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, she moved to the United Kingdom, specifically to the University of Sheffield, where she pursued postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology. Additionally, she received further training in Systemic - Family Therapy at the Institute of Systemic Thinking and Psychotherapy. She also holds certified postgraduate training from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on clinical psychology of children and adolescents as well as divorce management. She has experience working in various settings, both through internships and voluntary work. Finally, she has attended and participated in numerous postgraduate and scientific seminars.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Kapiniari Eirini is a Mental Health Counselor - Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Naxos. She holds a degree in Psychology and Counseling from the Mediterranean College and a master's degree in Integrative Counseling & Psychotherapy from the University of Derby. Additionally, she possesses a certification in "Art Therapy with an emphasis on visual arts" from the Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning at the University of the Aegean. She has experience and has worked as a Mental Health Counselor - Integrative Psychotherapist at the Bilingual Psychotherapy and Alternative Therapy Center "Roots Wellness Center".

Pantelis Vranas is a Mental Health Counselor with a integrative approach, holder of a diploma in integrative counselling from COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland), and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He provides individual and group support using a comprehensive therapeutic method that integrates various approaches, emphasizing counseling for individuals facing difficulties, as well as supporting couples wishing to strengthen their relationship or resolve conflicts. He focuses particularly on counseling individuals from the LGBTQ+ community and addressing issues of loneliness and interpersonal relationships. He is a graduate of the Athens Synthesis Center and has attended educational programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) on "Psychology of Religion" and "Interpersonal Relationships: The Phenomenon of Loneliness in the Modern Era," as well as workshops on LGBTQ+ counseling (Psychopedia). He is a regular member of the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy (EESTP).