Health professionals for Couple counseling in the Western suburbs of Athens

Karolidi Pinelopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens. She has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Human Relations Exploration Laboratory (E.D.A.S). She specializes in Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Emotional Overeating) at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. Her clinical practice took place at O.K.A.N.A. at the General Hospital of Piraeus, Tzaneio, as a counselor for individuals with substance dependencies. She has conducted research on the investigation of family relationships through the postgraduate program "MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health" at the European University Cyprus. She provides psychotherapeutic treatment to adults and couples. In therapy, she addresses a range of issues including psychosomatic conditions, panic attacks, eating disorders, anxiety, phobias, depression, couples therapy, relational problems, obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCD), and others. She handles cases of eating disorders in the outpatient clinics of Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as in private practice. The psychotherapy model she follows is based on the Systemic Approach. The therapy focuses on a stable and strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for its developmental and progressive course.

Lentzou Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Haidari. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2012 and holds a master's degree in Counseling and Career Guidance. She has been trained in Integrative Systemic Psychotherapy at "Logo Psychis." She has participated in numerous seminars in various fields, including special education, developmental and clinical psychopathology. She has extensive professional experience in the education sector, providing counseling services to the school community, including students and parents. Additionally, she holds certified training in the psychological assessment of children and adolescents. Through the journey of psychotherapy, with the therapist as a companion, internal change and the development of each individual occur.

Η Μαρία Τσάση είναι Ψυχολόγος και Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια (CBT), παρέχοντας εξ αποστάσεως συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες και εφήβους.

Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), με βαθμό Άριστα. Έχει ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευσή της στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία Ενηλίκων στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής, καθώς και την εκπαίδευσή της στη Συνθετική Θεραπεία Ζεύγους στο Εκπαιδευτικό Ινστιτούτο Συνθετικής Προσέγγισης (ΕΚ.Ι.ΣΥ.Π.). Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων.

Έχει συμμετάσχει ως εθελόντρια ψυχολόγος (2023–2024) σε ερευνητικό πρόγραμμα του οργανισμού SciCo (Science Communication), με αντικείμενο την επίδραση της εκπαίδευσης STEM στην τρίτη ηλικία, όπου είχε την ευθύνη χορήγησης και αξιολόγησης ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων (BAI, GDS, MMSE, QOLS).

Είναι τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΣΕΨ) (Α.Μ. 3346) και επενδύει συστηματικά στη συνεχή επιμόρφωσή της, έχοντας παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα εξειδικευμένων εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων σε ζητήματα ψυχικής υγείας (μεταξύ άλλων: Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου, Ελληνικό Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο, ΚΕΘΕΣΥ, Πανεπιστήμιο Yale, Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο).

Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής της πρακτικής, λαμβάνει συστηματική εποπτεία, διασφαλίζοντας την ποιότητα και την επιστημονική εγκυρότητα των παρεμβάσεών της.

Στην κλινική της πρακτική, υποστηρίζει άτομα που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, έντονη συναισθηματική φόρτιση, δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, ζητήματα αυτοεκτίμησης και ορίων, καθώς και προκλήσεις της καθημερινότητας που επηρεάζουν την ψυχική ισορροπία.

Δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη δημιουργία μιας θεραπευτικής σχέσης που βασίζεται στην ασφάλεια, την αποδοχή και τον σεβασμό. Μέσα από μια συνεργατική και δομημένη προσέγγιση, βοηθά το άτομο να κατανοήσει τα μοτίβα σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς του, να αναπτύξει πιο λειτουργικούς τρόπους διαχείρισης και να κινηθεί προς μια ζωή με μεγαλύτερη ισορροπία και νόημα.

Σύντομα θα διατίθενται και δια ζώσης συνεδρίες στον Πύργο.

Mary Zempi is a psychologist, graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and maintains a private practice in Korydallos. She is the founder of Psychoregulation, a modern mental health center. She holds postgraduate studies at the Medical School, specifically in Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with specialization in Clinical Psychopathology certified by the B' Psychiatric Clinic of Attiko Hospital. She has also received further training in Forensic-Psychiatric Psychology. She is a Integrative Psychotherapist specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Systemic-Family approaches at the Piraeus Institute of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy (E.PSY.THE.). She has clinical experience through her internship at Klimaka–Organization for the Development of Human and Social Capital and as a psychologist at Attiko Hospital, B' Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens. Additionally, she has worked in the field of psychodermatology, specifically studying psychosomatic manifestations in allergy patients. Finally, as part of her ongoing professional development, she has participated in numerous scientific conferences and seminars and continues to diligently attend advanced training programs related to developments in the fields of psychology and psychiatry. Currently, she is undergoing further training in Clinical Hypnosis-Hypnotherapy.

Antonopoulos Panagiotis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis, USA, and completed his undergraduate studies in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. Additionally, he attended a two-year postgraduate seminar on Clinical Psychopathology at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as postgraduate seminar cycles at Aiginiteio Hospital. He possesses valuable professional experience, having worked in Psychiatric Clinics of numerous hospitals, including the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Agia Olga" and the "Korgialeneio-Benakeio." Besides his private practice, he collaborates with Psychocare Athens, where he specializes in Adult Counseling, and concurrently serves as an English language instructor at the G. Kavallakis Foreign Language Centers in Agioi Anargyroi. Finally, he has participated in numerous seminars and conferences that have equipped him with the appropriate knowledge in the field of Psychotherapy, and he has also been a speaker and presenter at seminars related to his field.

Evgenia Grypari is a Psychologist with extensive experience in the field of mental health, currently collaborating with the center “Charin Noiseos” in Moschato. She graduated from the Department of Psychology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Philosophy, while simultaneously attending the Hellenic Military Academy of Corps Officers (2009–2013). She later completed her Master’s Degree in “Mental Health and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry” at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2020–2022).

Since 2013, she has been serving as a psychologist in the Hellenic Navy, having worked in several mental health units such as the Psychiatric Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens, the Joint Center for Mental Health of the Armed Forces (414 SNEN), and the Naval Hospital of Salamina. She has also staffed the 24-hour National Helpline for Psychological Support and Crisis Intervention, and has served aboard a warship as a military psychologist, gaining valuable insight into the psychological challenges faced by personnel in operational environments. Additionally, she has held administrative and coordinating positions related to health and personnel management within the Armed Forces.

Evgenia Grypari participates annually in the selection and evaluation processes for candidates of the military academies and Armed Forces personnel. She has also completed internships at the Self-Help Promotion Program of Thessaloniki (supporting individuals in substance recovery) and at the Psychiatric Department of the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital.

Her clinical experience covers a wide range of cases, including:

• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Personality disorders and psychoses
• Relationship and marital difficulties
• Parental counseling and divorce management
• Perinatal and postpartum depression
• Eating disorders
• Adolescent issues and identity development
• Sexual disorders and sexual identity concerns

She has further training and specialization in:

• Child psychology
• Relationship and divorce management
• Art Therapy (Vera Vasarhelyi method) for children and adolescents (6–18 years)
• Children’s drawing interpretation
• Music therapy
• Eating disorders
• High-functioning autism

Her therapeutic approach is person-centered and integrative, aiming to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal growth.

Therapyway Psychotherapy Center is a model Mental Health Services Center located in Piraeus and Galatsi. It represents an innovative initiative in the field of mental health, integrating the principles and the most up-to-date data of psychotherapy and NLP tailored to each case. Utilizing the capabilities of its interdisciplinary team, it offers a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services on-site, responding holistically and individually to mental health needs. The areas of specialization include generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety attacks, grief, depression, panic attacks, dilemmas, separation, professional and personal deadlocks, and various others. The center’s interdisciplinary team consists of psychologists, NLP Coaches, and specialized psychotherapists, capable of receiving a request, conducting a comprehensive evaluation, and proposing the appropriate therapeutic approach.