Mylona Despoina

Despoina Mylona is a Social Worker-Psychotherapist and the Scientific Director of the Psychotherapy Center "oriZontas" in Galatsi. She completed her studies in Social Work at the Athens University of Applied Sciences (ATEI Athens). She has been trained in individual and group therapy, as well as in couples and family therapy at the Therapeutic and Educational Institute of Existential Systemic Orientation "Antistixi," which is certified by the EFTA (European Family Therapy Association). She continued her training in Couples Therapy based on the theoretical framework of SANE - System Attachment Narrative Encephalon at the Institute for Education & Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logos Psychis." Throughout her career, she has worked as a Psychotherapist at the Consumers' Association - Quality of Life "E.K.PO.I.ZO" and as a Social Worker at the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor" and within Social Services in local government. Currently, in her office, she offers individual psychotherapy for adults, couples therapy, family therapy, parental counseling, and adult psychotherapy groups. With respect for each individual's uniqueness, the goal of psychotherapy is for the patient to understand the dynamics of their family and relationships in their life, recognize their uniqueness, discover their inner wealth and strength, and take personal responsibility, understanding that they define their own life.