Mental Health Counselor with experience in Phobias in Glyfada

I am a psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), working with adults, adolescents, and couples.

I believe in psychotherapy that goes beyond theory. It embraces realism, the uniqueness of each individual, and their need to feel safe, accepted, and not "fixable."

I have personal experience with anxiety, phobias, and panic attacks — which enables me to view the client not as a "case," but as a person fighting, as I have fought myself.

My goal is not merely to listen. I want the person in front of me to leave with something more (an idea, a new way of thinking, a breath of relief), but also with something less: a little less anxiety, a little less burden.

I am direct, open, warm — and steady when needed. I build relationships based on honesty, not utopia. And I believe that every character has something valuable to bring to the therapeutic process.

Barla Christina is a Psychologist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She completed her studies in Psychology at the University of East London and subsequently completed her Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology at the same university. She was trained in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model and worked at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio."

Η Νικολέττα Μπρέζα είναι Ψυχολόγος -Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια-Παιδοψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του London Metropolitan University, με εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στη Δραματοθεραπεία, στο Play Therapy, καθώς και στη Συμβουλευτική και Θεραπεία Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας (ΕΚΠΑ).Διαθέτει πολυετή και ουσιαστική εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας και της παιδικής προστασίας. Η ειδικός στο παρόν διατηρεί συνεργασία με τη Γενική Κλινική Δυτικής Αττικής "Βουγιουκλάκειο".Τα τελευταία χρόνια εργάζεται ως Διευθύντρια και Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη στη Μονάδα Παιδικής Προστασίας παιδιών και εφήβων με εισαγγελική παρέμβαση «Άγιος Αλέξανδρος», με ευθύνη τη διαχείριση σύνθετων και τραυματικών περιστατικών, την κλινική εποπτεία και τον συντονισμό διεπιστημονικών ομάδων.Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα εργάζεται με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, καθώς και με γονείς, οικογένειες, ζευγάρια και ομάδες.Απευθύνεται σε ανθρώπους που αντιμετωπίζουν:άγχος, στρες , συναισθηματική πίεση ή ψυχική κόπωση,δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, συγκρούσεις και επαναλαμβανόμενα μοτίβα,ψυχικό τραύμα και τραυματικές εμπειρίες,δυσκολίες στη ρύθμιση συναισθημάτων, θυμό ή έντονη εσωτερική ένταση,ζητήματα αυτοεικόνας, βάρους και σχέσης με το σώμα,θέματα εξαρτήσεων και ελέγχου,προβλήματα συμπεριφοράς σε παιδιά και εφήβους,γονεϊκές δυσκολίες και ένταση μέσα στην οικογένεια,την αίσθηση ότι «κάτι δεν πάει καλά», χωρίς πάντα να μπορούν να το εξηγήσουνΙδιαίτερη θέση στο θεραπευτικό της έργο κατέχει η εργασία με ζευγάρια, που αντιμετωπίζουν απομάκρυνση, συγκρούσεις, δυσκολίες επικοινωνίας, έλλειψη σύνδεσης ή επαναλαμβανόμενους κύκλους έντασης και απογοήτευσης.Παράλληλα, εργάζεται σε βάθος με γονείς που δυσκολεύονται στον ρόλο τους — γονείς που νιώθουν εξαντλημένοι, μπερδεμένοι, ενοχικοί ή ανεπαρκείς, γονείς που αγαπούν τα παιδιά τους αλλά δεν ξέρουν πώς να τα βοηθήσουν.Στην επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει στηρίξει και καθοδηγήσει πολλούς γονείς σε ιδιαίτερα απαιτητικά και σύνθετα οικογενειακά πλαίσια, βοηθώντας τους να κατανοήσουν τη συμπεριφορά των παιδιών τους και να χτίσουν πιο σταθερές και ουσιαστικές σχέσεις μαζί τους.Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση είναι βιωματική, σύγχρονη και προσαρμοσμένη σε κάθε ηλικία.Αξιοποιεί τη Δραματοθεραπεία και το Play Therapy όχι μόνο με παιδιά, αλλά και με εφήβους και ενήλικες, δημιουργώντας έναν θεραπευτικό χώρο όπου η αλλαγή μπορεί να προκύψει μέσα από το σώμα, το παιχνίδι,τη δημιουργική έκφραση και τη χαρά και, όταν χρειάζεται, μέσα από τα λόγια.Η προσέγγιση αυτή είναι ιδιαίτερα βοηθητική για:παιδιά που δυσκολεύονται να εκφραστούν λεκτικά,εφήβους που αντιστέκονται στη «συζήτηση»,ενήλικες που έχουν κουραστεί να μιλούν χωρίς να βιώνουν ουσιαστική αλλαγή,ζευγάρια και οικογένειες που νιώθουν ότι έχουν κολλήσει στα ίδια αδιέξοδα.Ιδιαίτερη έμφαση δίνεται στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, σταθερού και μη επικριτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος-παιδί, έφηβος ή ενήλικας — μπορεί να νιώσει αποδεκτός, κατανοητός και ελεύθερος να δουλέψει τον εαυτό του με τον δικό του ρυθμό.

Vemvetsou Viky is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Glyfada since 2010. She graduated from the American College of Greece (BSc in Psychology) and underwent training in the Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases of Athens "Sotiria." At the same hospital, she continued as a trainee Psychologist in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program (COPD) of the 3rd Internal Medicine Department. She has attended annual seminars in Clinical Psychopathology (2005) and Philosophy and Methodology of Psychopathology (2006) at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital. In 2010, she graduated from the 4-year Gestalt Psychotherapy training program (GF Athens). She has volunteered at the Athens Cancer Patients Association KEFI (individual sessions and volunteer training groups for the association), the "Together for Children" Union, supporting and operating the "11525 Together for Children Hotline" (individual sessions and counseling for children, adolescents, and parents), as well as at the "Estia Konstantinoupoleos" Nursing Home, conducting mental empowerment groups for the elderly. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Society of Gestalt Psychotherapy and the European Association for Gestalt Psychotherapy. Particularly sensitive to parenting issues (being a mother of three children), she voluntarily coordinates parent groups in schools and language centers. She continuously attends professional development seminars (trauma, abuse, crisis intervention, couples, group dynamics, loss, grief). She participates in conferences, festivals, and workshops promoting mental health in the community, is engaged in a 15-year study and supervision group, a 2-year Mindfulness group for therapists, and undertakes individual psychotherapy and supervision. She is trained in Storytelling and Mindfulness as tools for stress management. As a mental health professional, she values responsibility, volunteering, and aesthetics in diagnosis.

Eleni Liakou is a Person-Centered Psychotherapist, Parent Trainer, and Organizational Psychologist, with a private practice in Glyfada. Her goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where each individual can freely express themselves, gain deep self-understanding, and move towards meaningful changes in their life.

She conducts individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, addressing issues such as anxiety and stress, self-esteem and self-image, relationship difficulties, parenting, loss and grief, and infertility.

Through the therapeutic relationship, she accompanies clients with respect and authenticity, helping them discover their inner strengths and live with greater balance and fulfillment.

Additionally, she trains groups of parents through the Gordon Effective Parenting Workshops, assisting them in communicating effectively with their children, setting boundaries without punishment, and building a stable and healthy relationship of trust.

She holds two Master’s degrees (MSc), in Person-Centered Psychotherapy (University of Central Lancashire, ICPS College) and Organizational Psychology (Panteion University), as well as a degree in Educational Studies. She has attended various seminars and professional development courses in her field and is passionate about lifelong learning.

Moreover, she volunteers her services at the "Anikein" center, participating in an international research study on the effectiveness of Person-Centered Psychotherapy, with ongoing supervision based on measurable data.

Stogiannou Ioanna BSc, MA is a licensed Psychologist (license no. 1131393), Psychotherapist (holder of the European Certificate of Psychotherapy ECP), and Supervisor, with a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg. Additionally, she has a degree and a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy (Middlesex University, London). She has completed a four-year postgraduate program in Integrative Psychotherapy (Athens Synthesis Center). She provides counseling and psychotherapy sessions to adults and adolescents. She coordinates parenting schools as well as personal development and self-awareness groups. Furthermore, she offers couple counseling and divorce management sessions. She has participated in numerous seminars and conferences on psychology and psychotherapy. She is intellectually curious, believes in the value of lifelong learning, and continually enriches her knowledge in the field of Psychology. She adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece, of which she is an active member. She applies an integrative treatment model with acceptance and respect for the needs and individual characteristics of each person.

Joy Papapostolou is a Psychotherapist specializing in Person-Centered and Focusing Experiential Counseling & Psychotherapy (Hellenic Focusing Center).She has further specialization in ADHD through the postgraduate program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), “Detection, Diagnosis and Management of Preschoolers, Children and Adolescents with ADHD”, in collaboration with the Hellenic Society for the Study of ADHD.Her academic background in Sociology & Criminology at Panteion University initially led her to a long professional career in Marketing. For over ten years, she worked as a Marketing Manager in multinational companies, gaining valuable experience in the structure and demands of a fast-paced professional environment. However, guided by her inner need for authentic human connection, she decided to change paths and dedicate herself to what she always loved: psychotherapy.She has offered her services on a voluntary basis in organizations such as:the Social Services Department of the Municipality of Glyfada the Hellenic Focusing Center (mainly with ADHD-related cases)She has completed more than 300 hours of personal therapy and has been in consistent supervision since the beginning of her professional journey.She actively participates in conferences, seminars, and training programs, constantly enriching her knowledge and therapeutic tools.Joy is a member of the Hellenic Person-Centered & Experiential Society (PCE Greece), a trainee member of the International Focusing Institute, New York (TIFI), and a regular member of the Hellenic Counseling Society.She chose the Person-Centered Approach because she deeply believes in the unique strength that every individual holds within, in how much each person can achieve, and in the way they can flourish when provided with a safe and supportive environment.

Tsoumezi Lia is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specializing in the Integrative approach, maintaining a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology BSc (Hons) at the University of East London and holds a postgraduate specialization in Counselling & Psychotherapy (MA) in the Integrative approach from the University of East London. She has received two years of training at the Hellenic Institute of Orgonomy in the technique of Bioenergetic Body Psychotherapy and Character Analysis. She possesses extensive clinical experience, working as a Psychotherapist in the short-term psychotherapy unit of the Regional Development and Mental Health Society (E.P.A.PSY.) and has encountered a wide variety of cases. She provides counseling and psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents. She manages cases of stress, anxiety and mood disorders, with difficulties in interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and coping with challenges arising from life changes. Finally, she helps individuals discover the potential of their creative forces through therapy, aimed at their personal development.

Aimilia Malta is a Clinical Psychologist – Psychotherapist, a Psychology graduate with a professional practice license. She holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Counseling from the University of Derby and is training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Her professional experience includes internships at the National Rehabilitation Center and adult psychotherapy centers, as well as work in clinical and non-clinical settings involving the assessment and psychotherapy of adults. 

She has also attended numerous specialized seminars and workshops in psychology, such as: CBT Workshops, Workshop on Women's Psychology: Prenatal & Mental Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, and Social Media.

She currently maintains a private practice in Ano Glyfada, offering psychotherapy to adults both in-person and online, by appointment.

She also provides psychotherapy sessions in English. 

Grigoriadou Katerina is a licensed Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist. She graduated from the Psychology Department of Panteion University and completed a four-year postgraduate training in Adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, according to the criteria of the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), at the Society for Research and Behavioral Therapy. Simultaneously, she has attended various training programs and seminars in the cognitive-behavioral approach. She gained clinical experience through internships and volunteering at the child psychiatry department of Tzaneio Hospital, the neuropsychiatric clinic "Kastalia," and the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, she has worked in private psychotherapy and counseling centers. In these settings, she was trained in the use of psychometric tools such as the WISC, RORSCHACH, SCL-90 Self-Assessment Questionnaire of 90 Symptoms, PDQ-4, BAI, and BDI. Concurrently, she acquired experience in the management and treatment of anxiety disorders (such as panic attacks, phobias, health anxiety), personality disorders, mood disorders (such as depression), sleep disorders, eating disorders, interpersonal relationship issues, and anger management. During the completion of her thesis, she focused on topics in sports psychology, such as performance maximization, acquisition and improvement of skills and competencies (e.g., concentration, goal-setting, decision-making), and the management of emotions (e.g., anxiety, anger, low self-confidence). She is a member of the Greek Psychological Society, the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, and the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies.

Frrokai Foteini - Elvisa is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist (BSc, MSc, PhDc), PhD Candidate in Psychology, a Sylff Japanese Foundation Fellow, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. Regarding her educational background, she obtained her first degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently earned a Master’s Degree specializing in "Counseling Psychology" from the University of Athens. As a top graduate of the University of Athens, she was awarded by the Sylff Japanese Foundation for "High academic performance and leadership skills." She continued her studies as a PhD Candidate in Psychology at the Department of Early Childhood Education of the University of the Aegean under the supervision of Professor Anastasia Tsabarli, with her doctoral thesis entitled "The Quality of the Sibling Relationship in the Greek Family with a Child with Anxiety Disorder." Concurrently, she completed the four-year program in Systemic Psychotherapy (Individual, Couple, Family) at ESYTHEPAS, which is recognized training by the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). Between 2019-2022, she served as President of the Chios Psychologists Association and for three consecutive years (2020-2022) she held the 1st position among distinguished businesses in the Health sector in Chios as assessed by the company "AEOTI TIS YGEIAS." She is a highly trained professional with many years of experience, as detailed below. She engages in an ongoing process of education, personal psychotherapy, and supervision, believing that a good therapist has a dual role: that of a professional and a scientist.

Konstantoudaki Eleni BA, BSc, MSc is a certified Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice located in the center of Glyfada. She holds degrees in psychology from the American College of Greece Deree, the University of East London, and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Essex. Additionally, she completed a four-year postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy leading to a certification from the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She has experience from the Prevention Center of the Municipality of Glyfada and the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio in the Day Hospital and the Syngrou acute short-stay unit. For over 5 years, she has volunteered with the organization The Smile of the Child in the "Care of Children in Hospitals" initiative at the “Agia Sofia” Children's Hospital and the “Panagiotis & Aggeliki Kyriakou” Children's Hospital, supporting children temporarily accommodated under prosecutorial order due to serious social issues (abuse, neglect, exposure to danger). Since 2009, she has also collaborated with the Nutrition Support center. In her practice, she handles cases spanning the full spectrum of psychology, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, grief management, self-esteem issues, interpersonal relationships, among others. Finally, she attends numerous scientific seminars and postgraduate trainings to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest research findings in the field of psychology, participates in conferences, and is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Evina Prevedouraki is an Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Person-Centered and Experiential Professionals (PEEPVIP), the Hellenic Counseling Society, and the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists. She completed her studies in the Business Administration department of the Athens University of Economics and Business, and holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (BSc, MSc) from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in the United Kingdom, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Therapeutic Counseling and Psychotherapy from ICPS College of Humanistic Sciences. Additionally, she has completed further training in Art Therapy, in Behavior Analysis at Panteion University, and has been trained as an Effective Parent Instructor (Thomas Gordon model). She is also trained as a yoga and meditation teacher at the Karuna Yoga Center in Florida, USA. She offers individual psychotherapy and counseling sessions, facilitates personal development groups, Art Therapy and bibliotherapy groups, and works as a Parent Educator. She continues to receive training, attend specialized seminars, and offer volunteer services.

Η Αναστασία Μεντζελίδη είναι Ψυχολόγος και Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με εξειδίκευση στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, τις καταθλιπτικές διαταραχές, τις φοβίες, τη διπολική διαταραχή και τις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας. Είναι μέλος της Βρετανικής Ένωσης Ψυχολόγων (MBPsS) και έχει ολοκληρώσει τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στις Συναισθηματικές Διαταραχές στο Πανεπιστήμιο του King’s College London και στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχιατρικής, Ψυχολογίας και Νευροεπιστήμης του Λονδίνου. Διαθέτει ισχυρό ακαδημαϊκό και ερευνητικό υπόβαθρο, έχοντας ολοκληρώσει τις προπτυχιακές σπουδές της στην Ψυχολογία στο University of Sheffield, όπου διαμόρφωσε και τις πρώτες της ερευνητικές κατευθύνσεις πάνω στις καταθλιπτικές διαταραχές, ενώ στη συνέχεια πραγματοποίησε εξειδικευμένη μεταπτυχιακή έρευνα στη φωτοθεραπεία και τη διπολική διαταραχή. Στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής της εξέλιξης, εκπαιδεύτηκε και εποπτεύτηκε στο Maudsley Hospital – NHS Foundation Trust από διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένους ειδικούς στον τομέα των Συναισθηματικών Διαταραχών. Ανά τα χρόνια, έχει συνεργαστεί με κλινικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας στην Ελλάδα και το Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, παρέχοντας υποστήριξη σε άτομα με πολύπλοκες ψυχικές δυσκολίες. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ) και παράλληλα έχει παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια εμπλουτίζοντας το θεραπευτικό της ρεπερτόριο.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) και εμπλουτίζεται με στοιχεία από τη Θεραπεία Σχημάτων, τη Σωματική Θεραπεία και πρακτικές Ενσυνειδητότητας (mindfulness). Μέσα από έναν ασφαλή και συνεργατικό θεραπευτικό χώρο, στόχος είναι η κατανόηση των βαθύτερων μοτίβων σκέψης και συναισθήματος και η ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας.🌱

Mpatanian Tatiana is a Mental Health Counselor - Specialist Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Sociology in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Crete. She completed the three-year Mental Health Counseling program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.), which provides comprehensive training in the theories and practical applications of counseling methods and techniques. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Counseling Association (E.E.S.) and the European Association for Counseling (E.A.C.). She specializes at the Center for Systemic Therapy and Counseling (Ke.Sy.The.S.) in the Four-Year Certified Program in Systemic Family Therapy, accredited by the EFTA – European Family Therapy Association and the Hellenic Counseling Association (EES). Additionally, an integral part of her personal development includes her own therapy as well as both group and individual supervision by certified Psychologists and Psychotherapists. Therapy combined with supervision is considered an essential prerequisite for every Mental Health professional. In the sessions she conducts, she focuses on the Systemic – Family approach and integrates techniques from other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gestalt. Finally, sessions with the specialist are conducted either remotely or face-to-face.