Health professionals for Career counseling in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Skylitsi Ioanna Mag.Phil., MEd is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience supporting adults and couples, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. In her work, she creates a safe and meaningful space aimed at an in-depth understanding of the challenges affecting daily life, relationships, and internal balance. She has worked in Greece and Austria, both privately and within organized institutions, and for over ten years provided psychological support to women survivors of gender-based and domestic violence. She practices based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and the Systemic approach for couples. She offers in-person and online sessions in Greek and German.

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.

Zigka Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Cholargos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Hull, UK, and a Master's degree in Occupational and Organizational Psychology from the same university. She has completed a 5-year training in Somatic Psychotherapy using the Biosynthesis method. After 10 years of working in the business sector focusing on human resource development, she decided to concurrently practice privately, oriented towards psychological support and personal development. She works by helping individuals achieve a harmonious experience with their will and capabilities, while simultaneously evolving optimally by charting an increasingly conscious path within any system to which they belong. At the same time, she continues her collaboration with employers, contributing to the optimal mental health of their employees by providing assistance during moments of personal or professional crisis. Lastly, it would be remiss not to mention her particular interest in cases of psychosomatic symptoms as well as interpersonal relationships.

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.

Kitsou Xara is a Positive Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, EMDR Trauma Therapist, and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She is also an external collaborator with "Therapy Nest" and "Ψ-ΔΙΚΤΥΟ". She holds a degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Athens, and a specialization degree in Systemic Psychology from the Hellenic Institute of Systemic Representation. Additionally, she has been trained in EMDR Trauma Therapy at the Trauma Therapy Institute and holds an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology from the University of East London. Currently, she is training in Psychological Assessment of children and adults. Furthermore, she possesses significant and extensive experience, having collaborated with both companies and organizations such as the Hellenic Institute of Systemic Representation and the Sikiarideio Foundation for individuals with special needs.

ELENI KRITIKOU PSYCHOTHERAPY CENTER

Kritikou Eleni is a professional Mental Health Counselor and certified Biothymic Psychotherapist with training in Greece and abroad. She has completed postgraduate education in Positive Psychology, holds an MBA in Business Administration from the Hellenic Management Association (EEDE), and has a degree in Statistics from the University of Piraeus. She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Association (E.E.S), the European Association for Counseling (E.A.C), the Athens Chamber of Commerce, and the Hellenic Community of Geneva. With a holistic approach, she facilitates change, empowerment, and the achievement of individual goals, respecting the uniqueness of each person’s experience. She continuously develops her skills through personal study, supervision, therapy, and training in her responsible role. Additionally, she participates in scientific conferences and lectures on topics related to Mental Health Counseling and Individual and Group Development in contemporary society. She has established a network of collaborators for cases where it is deemed necessary. Her aim is to help individuals live their lives more fully and to move forward, overcoming obstacles as they arise.

Elena Georgakopoulou is a Counseling Psychologist - Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a professional license to practice in England (HCPC Register PYL 15025) since 2006, and a professional license in Greece since 2008. She is also a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and has worked as a Psychologist in the National Health Service of the United Kingdom (NHS), providing therapy to adults and children with severe clinical symptomatology. She has worked with adults and children and utilizes an eclectic and integrative model combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systemic, and person-centered approaches. Her work often involves collaboration with parents, as well as coordination with other agencies such as educational settings, while in Greece she works remotely. She is interested in and can assist in areas such as autism and autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety and depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), low self-esteem and self-confidence, loss of meaning and direction in life, relational and attachment difficulties, and parental counseling. Sessions are also provided in English.