Health professionals for Burnout in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Vasiliki Sotiropoulou is a Psychologist and graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a postgraduate student in the Applied Developmental Psychology program at the Hellenic Open University and has received further training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Therapy and Counseling. Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) at the Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy. She has also been trained in Special Education and Learning Disabilities as well as in Sexual Education for children and adolescents at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the WISC-VGR. She has worked in a private child psychiatry practice, at the “Eleni Gouvani” Speech Therapy Center, and has completed internships at the KEAT Kallithea (Special School for the Blind), the 1st Gymnasium of Ilion, and the “Nostos” shelter facility. She has also volunteered with the Life Center and the European Women’s Network. She provides online psychotherapy to adults and adolescents on issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), intrusive thoughts, compulsions, perfectionism, insecurity, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, loss, burnout, and emotion regulation.

Pavlos Karathanos is a licensed Psychologist (License No. 281828/5193) who offers online therapy sessions based in Athens, Greece. He completed his undergraduate studies in Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and pursued further training in Theoretical Approaches at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Music Therapy (therapy through the arts).

In 2011, he provided his services as a Psychologist at the Psychological Support and Telecounseling Helpline of KETHEA, and later worked at the American School of The Hague in the Netherlands, offering one-to-one coaching

He has specialized in issues related to anxiety disorders, emotional regulation difficulties, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, performance anxiety, school-related stress (including university entrance exam anxiety), tics, and the empowerment of LGBTQI+ individuals.

He is in ongoing personal therapy and clinical supervision.

Dr. Lioupi Xrysanthi is a Psychologist and Systemic Family Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a Doctorate in Health Psychology, a Master's degree in Psychology from the UK, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is specialized in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy, Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method, and Psychology of Infants, Children, and Adolescents. She has 10 years of clinical experience in public and private mental health facilities and hospitals, research work in national and pan-European programs, as well as teaching experience as a Psychology Lecturer at universities in Greece and abroad. She supports Adults, Children, Adolescents, Couples, and Families facing difficulties such as anxiety, depressive mood, phobias, panic attacks, stress, addictions, or problems related to school, work, and relationships. She offers a framework of safety, confidentiality, and support, respecting the pace and needs of each individual. Her goal is for every client to feel heard and truly understood. Sessions are conducted in person in Agia Paraskevi or online.

Panagiotis Tagaris holds an MSc and is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with private practices in Nea Filadelfeia and Neo Iraklio. He has extensive experience managing a wide range of clinical cases. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Panteion University, a BSc in Primary Education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MSc in School Counseling and Guidance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Cyprus, as well as an MSc in Educational Sciences from the University of the Aegean.

Additionally, he has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), and is a Certified Career Counselor (Certified Ariston Counsellor – CAS).

He works privately, providing individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, children, and adolescents with a broad spectrum of interpersonal difficulties (separation, grief), depression, anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and also offers parental counseling sessions.

He is employed as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychological support and counseling to students, educators, and families. He has many years of experience in mental health, education, and social service, actively participating in initiatives for the prevention of school bullying and adult education.

He has participated as a speaker in numerous conferences and training sessions and has been honored by the Hellenic Cardiological Society and the European Resuscitation Council for his longstanding contribution to the education of citizens and healthcare professionals in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Saliverou Elisavet is a Psychologist - Psychoeducator - Psychotherapist, holding a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Excellence Scholarship), with studies in Psychology, Education (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), and Social Work (University of West Attica). She has been trained in Systemic – Family Psychotherapy and maintains a private Counseling – Psychotherapy practice. Simultaneously, she is responsible for the Counseling Service and social initiatives of HEN Athens and coordinates educational and psychoeducational programs for children, adolescents, adults, and parents. She has collaborated with organizations such as ELIZA, the "Together for the Child" hotline, SOS Children's Villages, and the Social Psychiatry Company P. Sakellaropoulos. She applies an integrative therapeutic approach (Systemic, Psychoanalytic, Narrative, Art Therapy) to various mental health issues of children, adolescents, and adults.

Mpousmpoureli Stefania is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, with postgraduate studies in Neuroscience from the University of Sydney. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Surrey and continues to train in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Multidisciplinary Psychotherapeutic Center "Synghiseis." She has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Surrey and as a Corporate Wellness Consultant at Travelgems. To date, she volunteers as a Psychologist at milamou.gr and serves as a Psychologist - Retreat Coordinator at the international organization "Enrich Global." In private practice, she provides psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, and couples, focusing on relationships, anxiety, self-awareness, and communication improvement. Her goal is to understand personal and family dynamics within a safe and supportive framework.

Valia Xristopoulou - Theranous is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist based at the private TheraNous office in Drosia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Ioannina and is a postgraduate student at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the "Early Intervention in Psychosis" program. She specializes in stress management, with a particular focus on early intervention in forms of psychopathology, mental, and emotional disorders. She has completed the Clinical Psychopathology Postgraduate Seminar "Panagiotis Oulis" of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of NKUA and the Interdepartmental Training Program of the Hellenic Society of Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, focusing on group dynamics. She has worked as a Psychologist at KETHEA Epirus and the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Argolida, where she gained valuable experience supporting individuals with addictions as well as managing severe mental disorders in a hospital setting. Simultaneously, she is training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through the five-year program of the Hellenic Society of Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (HSGPP), strengthening her theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. Her goal is to provide meaningful psychological support, both through individual and group sessions, tailored to the needs of each person seeking help and change in their life.

Afrodopoulou Eleni is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist. She maintains a practice at the Medihall polyclinic center in Kifisia and is the scientific director of the Ariadne and Odysseus Psychosocial Rehabilitation Hostel. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and holds a postgraduate diploma in Life Coaching - AC Accredited. She has experience and provides specialized interventions for anxiety management, improvement of relationships, as well as personal self-esteem, and assistance in every aspect of a person's life who wishes to develop.

Dimitris Georgantas is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist who conducts online sessions. He studied Counseling Psychology at Mediterranean College in Thessaloniki in the Counseling and Psychology department, earning an HND degree from the British University, University of Derby. Simultaneously, he has attended numerous seminars such as the "Training in Psychology, Counseling, and Life Coaching" at the University of the Aegean, as well as the "Effective Parenting" training by Gordon Hellas. Currently, he is training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Recognized Center "Interdisciplinary & Research Psychosocial Support for Children and Adults" (D.I.K.E.Ps.Y). In recent years, he has maintained a private Counseling and Psychotherapy Center in the center of Komotini, working both online and in person. He believes that Psychodynamic Psychotherapy helps individuals to better understand themselves, recognize deeper feelings and thoughts, and improve the way they relate to others. A crucial role in this process is played by the real and authentic relationship experienced between the Psychotherapist and the Client. This relationship becomes an important tool, where patterns and emotions that emerge within the therapeutic relationship facilitate the understanding of the Client’s relationships outside therapy. Thus, over time, the Client can express themselves freely, better understand themselves, process difficult emotions, and ultimately live more freely, with greater self-awareness and authenticity in their relationships.

Η Μπαμπίλη Σοφία είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Σταμάτα. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Ανασυνδιασμένη Εκλεκτική Συμβουλευτική ,συνεχίζει την εκπαίδευσή της στο London Metropolitan University και είναι πτυχιούχος στη Διοίκησης Επιχειρήσεων από το Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώς, με περισσότερα από σαράντα χρόνια εργασιακής εμπειρίας. Η Ανασυνδιασμένη Εκλεκτική Συμβουλευτική είναι μια σύγχρονη, ευέλικτη προσέγγιση που δεν περιορίζεται σε μία σχολή σκέψης. Συνδυάζει στοιχεία από διαφορετικά συμβουλευτικά και ψυχοθεραπευτικά μοντέλα, επιλέγοντας κάθε φορά ό,τι ταιριάζει καλύτερα στον άνθρωπο και στη φάση ζωής στην οποία βρίσκεται. Η διαδρομή της ειδικού δεν είναι μονοδιάστατη. Προέρχεται από τον χώρο της εργασίας, της ευθύνης και των απαιτητικών ρόλων ζωής. Έχει ζήσει τις πιέσεις, τις αλλαγές, τις απώλειες και τις μεταβάσεις που φέρνει ο χρόνος. Αυτή η εμπειρία είναι αναπόσπαστο κομμάτι του τρόπου που προσεγγίζει τον άνθρωπο. Πιστεύει ότι η κατανόηση δεν γεννιέται μόνο μέσα από τη γνώση, αλλά και μέσα από τη ζωή. Η απόφασή της να ασχοληθεί με τη συμβουλευτική ψυχικής υγείας δεν ήταν τυχαία. Ήταν αποτέλεσμα ωρίμανσης και βαθιάς ανάγκης να σταθεί δίπλα σε ανθρώπους που βρίσκονται σε φάσεις εσωτερικής κόπωσης, αναζήτησης ή επαναπροσδιορισμού. Στη δουλειά της, δίνει έμφαση στη σχέση και στον σεβασμό της προσωπικής διαδρομής του κάθε ανθρώπου. Δεν πιστεύει στις έτοιμες λύσεις ούτε στις γρήγορες απαντήσεις. Πιστεύει στη διαδικασία, στην παρουσία και στη σταδιακή κατανόηση. Είναι εδώ για όσους θέλουν να μιλήσουν ουσιαστικά. Για όσους έχουν ξανακάνει τον κύκλο και είναι έτοιμοι να τον διανύσουν με άλλον τρόπο.

Petrou Vilma MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and conducts online sessions. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens with honors. She has held a professional practice license since 2021 and has specialized in stress management and anxiety disorders through the postgraduate program "Science of Stress and Health Promotion" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her psychotherapeutic approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in which she was trained through the four-year training program of the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy (IEΘS). Simultaneously, through her participation in a holistic stress management and lifestyle change program for heroin-dependent users at the OKANA Unit of Sismanogleio Hospital, she gained valuable experience in the management of addictions, providing both individual and group sessions. In recent years, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, offering psychotherapy and counseling on issues such as anxiety disorders, depression, emotional difficulties, and interpersonal relationship challenges. Her experience includes individual adult sessions (both in-person and online), as well as sessions with children and adolescents through her collaboration with Special Therapy Centers. Her goal is to tailor the techniques she applies to the individualized needs of each client, aiming to improve their mental health and quality of life.

Artemis Stasinou is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She holds a psychology degree, which is her second degree, from the University of East London (UK) and a master's degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of Athens (NKUA). Furthermore, she has received further training in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapeutic approach at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.). She has specialized in Traumatic Events & Bereavement Management and in Health Psychology & Disease Management from NKUA, and has also participated in numerous conferences. In addition to her private practice, she collaborates with the NGO Agkalia, where she provides individual psychotherapy sessions within the framework of psychosocial rehabilitation. Previously, she worked as a psychologist in a General Surgery clinic, where she was a member of the interdisciplinary team, participated in designing and implementing comprehensive therapeutic plans, and provided intervention sessions to patients and/or their relatives. Additionally, as part of her internship, she worked as a psychologist at the Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens, both in the psychiatric clinic and in the outpatient psychiatric clinics.

Η Ψιμοπούλου Σταυρίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Μαρούσι από το 2018. Αποφοίτησε αρχικά από την Ανωτέρα Σχολή Δραματικής Τέχνης Εθνικού Θεάτρου και μετέπειτα από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών. Ως ηθοποιός εργάστηκε στο θέατρο, στον κινηματογράφο και στην τηλεόραση ενώ παράλληλα εργαζόταν ως Ψυχολόγος και εμψυχώτρια θεατρικού παιχνιδιού από το 2009 - 23 στο σχολείο (παιδικό σταθμό - νηπιαγωγείο) που διατηρούσε στα βόρεια προάστια, την Παραμυθούπολη. Κάθε καλοκαίρι είχε την επιμέλεια των σχολικών παραστάσεων, γράφοντας παραμύθια και εμψυχώνοντας γονείς και παιδιά για την πραγμάτωση τους. Το 2020 πέρασε στα χέρια της και η διοίκηση του σχολείου, την οποία και αποχαιρέτησε τον Ιούλιο του 2024, ολοκληρώνοντας έτσι ένα μεγάλο κύκλο. Παράλληλα εργάστηκε ως Ψυχολόγος στο δημοτικό, γυμνάσιο και λύκειο των "Εκπαιδευτηρίων Καντά". Είναι πιστοποιημένη συνεργάτης της Gordon Hellas από το 2015, καθώς και πιστοποιημένη εκπαιδεύτρια γονέων και δασκάλων στα πρόγραμματα: Parent effectiveness training/Teacher effectiveness training / Υπέροχα Νήπια /Πειθαρχία χωρίς τιμωρία του Thomas Gordon (Προσωποκεντρική προσέγγιση). Εμψύχωσε ομάδες γονέων και δασκάλων από το το 2015 έως και το 2022. Στη διαδρομή της ακολούθως έρχεται η Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένη θεραπεία (Emotional Focused Therapy/Sue Johnson), στην οποία εκπαιδεύτηκε για δύο χρόνια, υπό την υποστήριξη και καθοδήγηση της Κα Κυριακής Πολυχρόνη και του ΑΚΜΑ (Αθηναϊκό Κέντρο Μελέτης του Ανθρώπου). Πρόκειται για μοντέλο θεραπείας ζεύγους, το οποίο εφαρμόζεται και στην ατομική θεραπεία. Από το 2020 έως και σήμερα έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Συστημική προσέγγιση στη ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς ολοκλήρωσε το διετές πρόγραμμα "Συστημικό Σκέπτεσθαι" και το μονοετές πρόγραμμα ΔΙΣΕΦΕ (Διαλεκτική Συστημική Εφαρμοζόμενη Επιστημολογία/Συμβουλευτική Επαγγελματικού Ρόλου) στο ΑΚΜΑ. Συνεχίζει την μελέτη της προσέγγισης αυτής και τα προσεχή χρόνια. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί σε ποικίλα ψυχομετρικά εργαλεία (WISC TEST,A TEST, Προβολικά test TAT/CAT, παιδικό ιχνογράφημα στο κέντρο Πρόληψης και Συμβουλευτικής), καθώς επίσης και στο Ψυχόδραμα και Δραματοθεραπεία στο Ψυχόδραμα Αθήνα ΨΥΚΑΠ (Ψυχοδραματικό Κέντρο Ανάπτυξης της Προσωπικότητας). Τέλος, από το 2018 είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων.

Danai Lazarou is a Psychologist and an existential - systemic psychotherapist. She studied psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Child and Adolescent Psychology, as well as Health Psychology, earning two master's degrees from Leiden University in the Netherlands (MSc in Child and Adolescent Psychology, MSc in Health Psychology). She trained in Systemic Existential therapy by participating in the six-year training program at the Antistixi Institute. Concurrently, she has been trained in the diagnosis and remediation of learning difficulties, having attended numerous seminars and educational programs at the University of the Aegean and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she specialized in the methodology for remediating students with dyslexia developed by Asimina Mavroeidi and in the illustrative method of Dora Mavrommati. Since 2009, she has collaborated with private centers and mental health organizations, working therapeutically with children, adolescents, adults, and families, while maintaining a private practice since 2020. From 2011 to 2024, she served as a School Psychologist at the Psychiko College Elementary School, with primary responsibilities including counseling parents, educators, and children, implementing prevention programs in classrooms, as well as assessing school readiness and identifying learning or emotional difficulties. In the past, she has collaborated with KEDASY of Athens B', the Athens Naval Hospital as a scientific associate, the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene and Research, and the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She has participated in research programs, conferences, and seminars, continuously enriching her knowledge.

Eleutheria Fourtouni is a Mental Health Counselor and Sociologist with a rich academic background and specialized training in individual support. She holds a degree in Sociology from Panteion University and possesses the EPPAIK diploma (Educational Competence) from ASPAITE.

Her specialization as a Mental Health Counselor was completed through the three-year program at KETHESY, which included intensive supervised practical training and personal therapy. Her approach is based on the model of Recombinant Elective Counseling, a method that strategically combines different types of psychotherapy with a central focus on the psychodynamic approach.

Guided by holistic support,

she has further specialized in key areas such as: Career Counseling, Special Education, the Autism Spectrum and Learning Disabilities, Parent Counseling, Child Drawing Analysis, and Music Therapy.

Sociology plays an important role in her work as it takes into account both the individual's environment and its influence on them, as well as the reciprocal impact.

Combining scientific knowledge with empathy, she works with the aim of empowerment, support, and personal development of her clients, tailoring her tools to the unique needs of each individual.

Gkaravela Rafaela is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She is a graduate of the University of Nicosia with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology and has additional studies in Human Resource Management (HRM) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has attended training programs on topics such as panic attack management, human loss, grief, and loneliness. She has experience as a private psychologist with an office in Kifisia and has also worked at a Supported Living Day Center for People with Disabilities, providing psychological support and individualized interventions. Additionally, she has served as a human resources consultant for the company PULSO GR, specializing in occupational stress management and enhancing mental resilience in the workplace.