Health professionals for Συμβουλευτική γονέων και παιδιών in Athens

Giannos Papilas, BSc, MSc (cand.) – Psychologist, CBT Trainee Psychotherapist

Giannos Papilas is a licensed psychologist with a BSc in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a current MSc candidate in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the University of Strasbourg. He operates a private practice in the area of Gyzi, Athens, where he provides individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, grounded in the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

His clinical approach is centered on evidence-based methodologies, with an emphasis on enhancing psychological resilience, emotional regulation, and overall mental well-being. In addition to his formal academic training, he has received certification as a Marte Meo Practitioner, integrating therapeutic video-based techniques that support interpersonal awareness and change through guided self-observation.

Giannos has participated in volunteer initiatives with the Municipality of Athens and Amnesty International, gaining valuable experience working with socially vulnerable and multicultural populations. He is fluent in English and committed to ongoing professional development, supervision, and ethical clinical practice.

Η κα Γουβάλη είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος και υποψήφια Ψυχαναλύτρια. Ολοκλήρωσε τις βασικές της σπουδές στην Αθήνα στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Σπουδών, στο τμήμα ψυχολογίας. Κατόπιν ειδικεύτηκε στον κλάδο της κλινικής ψυχολογίας στο πανεπιστήμιο του Leiden της Ολλανδίας. Είναι εκπαιδευόμενο μέλος της Ελληνικής Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρείας και της International Psychoanalytic Association. Είναι μέλος των Διδασκόντων του Επιστημονικού Κολλεγίου Ελλάδος σε συνεργασία με το Πανεπιστήμιο του Στρασβούργου, όπου διδάσκει μαθήματα Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας και Ψυχανάλυσης. Η κα Γούβαλη διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στο Κολωνάκι στην Αθήνα.

Η κα Γούβαλη επιπλέον έχει αποκτήσει εξειδίκευση στην Ειδική Αγωγη από το Κέντρο Ψυχοφυσιολογίας και Εκπαίδευσης του

Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Συνεργάστηκε επί 5 έτη με το Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας Περιστερίου, στο κέντρο ενηλίκων, όπου απέκτησε εκπαιδευτική εμπειρία στην ψυχαναλυτική θεραπεία όπως επίσης και με το Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών Αιγάλεω, στο ιατροπαιδαγωγικό τμήμα, ως κλινική ψυχολόγος όπου απέκτησε κλινική, θεωρητική

και εκπαιδευτική εμπειρία στην ψυχαναλυτική προσέγγιση παιδιών και οικογενειών. Εργάστηκε ως ψυχολόγος στον Δήμο Χαιδαρίου, Ελευσίνας και στην Πρωτοβάθμια Εκπαίδευση Δυτικής Αττικής καθώς και σε ιδιωτικά εκπαιδευτήρια στην

δευτεροβάθμια εκπαίδευση. Συνεργάστηκε ως ψυχολόγος με την εταιρεία EXPAT NEST, με σκοπό την παροχή βοήθειας σε Έλληνες του εξωτερικού. Έχει συμμετάσχει ως εισηγήτρια σε Συνέδρια της Διεθνούς Επιστημονικής Εταιρείας Αρχαίας Ελληνικής

Φιλοσοφίας με θέμα την Ψυχολογική προσέγγιση στα θέματα Ειδικής Αγωγής.

Patera Aliki is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She has extensive experience in psychological support and psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as in parental counseling. Since 2013, she has been working at the Child and Adolescent Service of the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas – Kaisariani (1st Psychiatric Clinic, Aeginiteio Hospital), where she is a member of the interdisciplinary team involved in clinical, diagnostic, and research activities. She also participates in community prevention and awareness initiatives and educational programs.

She graduated from the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and holds a postgraduate degree in "Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders" (Medical School, NKUA). She has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology (annual seminar "Panagiotis Oulis," 1st Psychiatric Clinic NKUA) and has attended a series of specialized seminars and conferences at recognized institutions. Indicatively, she has deepened her expertise in topics such as parenting and mental health, psychiatry and gender identity in adolescence, adolescent romantic relationships, as well as anxiety symptoms and impulsive behaviors.

Previously, she worked (2010–2012) in the Adult Short-Term Hospitalization Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital, where she provided psychotherapeutic support to hospitalized patients.

She is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Hospital Psychologists and the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School, while also participating in the educational program of the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens (ACSA). Additionally, she teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students.

In her private practice, she provides psycho-emotional assessment and psychotherapy, either short-term or long-term, tailored to the uniqueness and specific needs of each client.

Elli Tasia Kentro Logotherapeias Ergotherapeias Kai Psyxotherapeias Paidion Kai Enilikon - Dromoi Epikoinonias is a Speech Therapist who maintains her therapeutic practice in Kypseli, which offers a full range of specialties including speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychoeducational programs, psychotherapy, and social skills groups. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Queen Margaret University and has received further training in Acquired Neurological Disorders. She has attended numerous postgraduate seminars as well as the postgraduate program "Feeding Therapy SOS Approach Feeding" from the Interdisciplinary Center of Epirus. Additionally, she has completed other trainings such as Intensive Interaction, Makaton, TEACCH, feeding therapy, among others. She possesses extensive professional experience with children and adults and specializes in voice therapy through IVT training.

Gavras Euripidis BSc, MA, PGDip is a Psychologist - Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati, working therapeutically with adolescents, adults, and couples. He is a graduate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Psychology, and also graduated from the University of Ioannina, School of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology. He holds a Master's degree in Clinical - Counseling Psychology from LaSalle University, US, and is trained in Relational Psychoanalysis (Tampa Bay Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies - US), Cognitive Analytic Therapy Model, Relational Therapy, Group Psychotherapy following the interpersonal interaction model of I. Yalom, and has also received training in the Cognitive Behavioral approach.

He holds a License to Practice as a Psychologist (registration no. 24309/07) and is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. He is recognized as a Group Psychotherapist by the International Board for Certification of Group Psychotherapists (AGPA member) and is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.

He is a collaborator and served as a regular member (2012-2025) of the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy, and is now dedicated to his work as an Instructor and Clinical Supervisor in postgraduate specialization programs in Relational and Group Psychotherapy.

Thodos Dimitris is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Panormou. His professional career began in the fields of finance and shipping. Specifically, he studied economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business and subsequently completed a master's degree in shipping at City University London. He worked for many years in large companies in Greece and abroad, gaining valuable experience in demanding and multicultural environments. Over the years, he felt the need to change direction and engage in work that would hold more meaning for him. Thus, he studied psychology at Panteion University and trained in the Synthetic & Systemic model of psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations (E.D.A.S). Today, he works as a psychologist-psychotherapist and conducts individual, group, and family sessions as well as couples therapy sessions. He holds a professional license as a Psychologist, is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, and a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy.

Mauridi Afroditi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pangrati. She began her studies in Psychology in Groningen, Netherlands, and completed them in Cyprus. She has specialized in the diagnosis of children and adolescents through the systemic perspective SANE-System Attachment Narrative Encephalon and in systemic psychotherapy for adults at the Institute for Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logos Psychis". Additionally, she has received training in various areas, including School Psychology, Psychosomatic Health, and Crisis Management. She possesses notable experience, having worked in various public and private institutions. Furthermore, she has significant research experience, participating in conferences and seminars, where she has also presented her work.

Semeli Balta-Messari is a Psychologist and Dance Therapist who maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete (2018). She holds a specialization in Jungian – Psychodynamic Counseling through Dance Therapy under the supervision of the Hellenic Center for Training – Psychotherapy through the Arts (Hellenic-British College of Athens), which she successfully completed in 2022. She has been trained in the Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) system and the Authentic Movement technique. The therapeutic model she follows combines Counseling Psychology techniques with the analysis of symbols and dreams, the approach to archetypes through creative methods, the Authentic Movement technique, and the Active Imagination technique. She has worked as a psychologist and dance therapist in both private and public institutions, providing psychological and counseling support to children, adolescents, and families, as well as populations with increased social and psycho-emotional needs. Currently, she is coordinating auxiliary work, as a specialist scientist, for the “Women InterACT” group at Restart Theater Athens, within the framework of a European program addressing the dual exclusion of women.

Dimitris Aggelopoulos is a psychotherapist and educator specializing in Group Analysis. In his private practice, located in the center of Athens, he provides individual and group psychotherapy to individuals facing challenges in their personal lives, relationships, or mental health. His goal is not only the relief of symptoms, but also the emergence of each unique individual and the discovery of new ways of behavior and perception, focusing on healthy relationships and a sense of fulfillment.

He firmly believes that psychological difficulties are not solely individual problems, but mirrors of society, the relationships, and the groups within which we live and interact. Through Group Analysis, he utilizes the function of the group to facilitate the revealing of hidden aspects of the self, offering honest feedback and creating a space where individuals can express themselves freely, without fear of judgment. The group operates as a microcosm of relationships – a dynamic reality in which changes do not remain theoretical, but significantly impact the members’ broader lives.

Dimitris Aggelopoulos fosters an environment of safety and trust, where each person has the opportunity to face their challenges and cultivate the distinctive characteristics of their personality. Psychotherapy is not a luxury, but a vital investment in the relationship with ourselves and others.

Mindwork - Sofia Diamanti Psyxologos is a Psychologist (Registration No. 16203), a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and holds a Master's Degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of Athens. She has completed postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults, Children, and Adolescents at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, has been trained in Psychotherapy with LGBTQ+ individuals at the Orlando Lgbt+ training organization, and is a collaborating member of the LGBTQ+ research network of the Laboratory of Applied Psychology at Panteion University. Additionally, she has presented scientific work at international conferences, such as the LGBT Psychology Conference (Lisbon, 2022).

She is trained in EMDR Therapy for trauma processing, in Compassion-Focused Therapy, and is currently training in Schema Therapy. She has attended specialized seminars on adult ADHD, eating disorders, and parent management training (PMT). Since 2025, she has been the Scientific Director of the Psychotherapy and Counseling Center MindWork, conducting therapeutic sessions and community interventions.

Her professional focus lies in the practice of individual psychotherapy in private settings with adult populations as well as children and adolescents, supporting a wide range of psychological difficulties, and also in providing counseling services to public agencies.

She is a regular member of the Greek Psychological Society, a member of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, the International Society of Schema Therapy, and EMDR Hellas.

Skandali Mairi is a Person-Centered Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Koukaki. She holds a Level 5 diploma in therapeutic counseling and specialized for five years at the ICPS College for Humanistic Science in Person-Centered Counseling Psychotherapy from the University of Strathclyde. Subsequently, she completed the training program for the Completion of the Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (ICEEFT) for couple therapy. She is a certified trainer of the Parent Effectiveness Training (PET) program by Gordon Hellas. She works with adults and couples addressing anxiety, panic disorders, depression, grief management, relationship and companionship pathology, post-traumatic stress, communication skills, self-improvement, and low self-esteem. Additionally, she is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Professionals of the Person-Centered and Experiential Approach (PEEP) and the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP), and has attended seminars aimed at further professional development.

The decision to seek help from a mental health professional is an important and courageous act of self-care.

Whether someone is going through a difficult period, looking for ways to get to know themselves better, improve their relationships, or strengthen their psychological resilience, they have the opportunity to find support.

Ms. Christina Lepida follows an integrative approach to psychotherapy, enriched with elements from the existential–phenomenological perspective, which emphasizes lived experience, freedom, authenticity, and the meaning of life. At the same time, she incorporates techniques and tools from other evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), thus tailoring each session to the specific needs of the individual.

Her goal is to offer a safe, genuine, and supportive space, where one can express themselves freely, without judgment. Together, you will explore the difficulties you are facing and seek ways for meaningful change and personal growth.

Ms. Lepida provides specialized psychotherapy services that cover a wide range of needs.

Kandiliotis Danae is a psychologist - psychotherapist and has a private office in the centre of Athens. She holds a BSc, MSc in Psychology and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Psychologists. Community of Behavior Analysis. In addition, she has completed two years of study at the two post-graduate trainings in the Department of Sociology of Panteion University, two post-graduate trainings in Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapy and is a Behavioural Analyst. In her office she undertakes a variety of clinical cases, mainly anxiety disorders, mood and personality disorders. She has worked extensively with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and has attended as speaker at conferences, workshops and television shows. In addition, she has conducted internship at the Smile of the Child and has also been a collaborator of the Local Mental Health Promotion Team of the Municipality of Nea Smyrni and other institutions. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and trainings regarding Psychology issues and Psychiatry, while she is also involved in issues of work and Organizational Psychology. She serves in the Athens area, in the centre of Athens and in the area of Ampelokipi. Both offices are located at a minimum distance from metro stations.

Chrysa Kritikou is a clinical psychologist and trainee psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Koukaki. Her academic journey began with undergraduate studies in the Department of Education Sciences and Early Childhood Education at the University of Patras. During her studies as a kindergarten teacher, she developed a strong interest in psychology, which led her to decide to pursue a new cycle of studies abroad.

After completing her first degree, she undertook a second undergraduate degree in the Department of Psychology at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology at the same university. She then proceeded with the recognition of her degrees by DOATAP and obtained a license to practice as a psychologist.

With a consistent focus on continuous scientific advancement, she actively participates in seminars and scientific conferences, continuously enriching her knowledge and clinical skills. Within the framework of her specialization, she has attended, among others, the Clinical Psychopathology seminar "Panagiotis Oulis," which substantially contributes to her clinical practice.

She is currently attending the four-year Clinical Specialization Program in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute for Education and Research "Logo Psychis," which is based on the SANE (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon) model, a comprehensive approach that combines systemic theory with emotional attachment theory.

Anastasia Tatiana Koutoumatsioti is a Clinical Psychologist maintaining a private practice in Ambelokipi, Attica. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is specialized with a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from the same University. She possesses a Professional Practice License in Psychology (License No. 8714) and is a Regular Member of the "Association of Greek Psychologists." She has been trained and continues to train in programs related to psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children/adolescents and adults. Additionally, she has been trained in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychometric and projective tests. Recognizing the need for continuous education and updates on the latest developments in the field, she has completed a specialization program in Autism Spectrum Disorder and regularly attends numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops related to mental health. She has clinical experience in the psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults through collaboration and practical training with public institutions such as the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital - University Child Psychiatry Clinic, the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" - Psychiatric Department, and the Korydallos Prison Facility. Furthermore, in recent years, she has worked as a Psychologist in Primary and Secondary Education School Units and collaborates with Private Centers. She maintains a private practice, providing psychosocial support, information, and counseling guidance to Children/Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Parents.

The Kentro Meletis Kai Eidikon Therapeion Eksypni Anaptyksi consists of a specialized team of professionals providing psychological support to parents and children, as well as services in speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education. Eksypni Anaptyksi has over 15 years of experience in private education and therapy services. The team’s passion for children serves as the foundation and driving force behind their continued commitment to delivering their services to the highest standard. They remain constantly vigilant, continuously updating their teaching methods and the implementation of therapeutic programs at the center, adhering to the most modern and validated standards.

Το Mirroring είναι ένας χώρος Ψυχοθεραπείας & Συμβουλευτικής που δημιουργήθηκε στην Κυψέλη, ως σημείο συνεργασίας μιας ομάδας ψυχολόγων με διαφορετικές θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις και κλινικές εξειδικεύσεις.

Η θεραπευτική σχέση αποτελεί έναν από τους σημαντικότερους πυλώνες της ψυχοθεραπευτικής διαδικασίας, με την επιλογή του κατάλληλου θεραπευτικού προσώπου να συμβάλλει ουσιαστικά στην πορεία της. Για τον λόγο αυτό, στο Mirroring η διαδικασία ξεκινά με μια πρώτη συνάντηση με την επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη του χώρου, κατά την οποία διερευνώνται το αίτημα, οι ανάγκες και οι προσδοκίες. Με βάση αυτά, προτείνεται το μέλος της ομάδας με την καταλληλότερη θεραπευτική προσέγγιση και κλινική εμπειρία.

Η ομάδα του Mirroring αποτελείται από ψυχολόγους με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και εκπαίδευση στην ψυχοθεραπεία, με ειδικότερη κατάρτιση, μεταξύ άλλων, στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, τις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, τις νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, το πένθος και την απώλεια. Στην ομάδα συνυπάρχουν διαφορετικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, όπως η Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, η Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, η Ομαδική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία και η Βραχεία Εντατική Δυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία (ISTDP), ενώ η προσωπική θεραπεία και η συστηματική ατομική εποπτεία αποτελούν μέρος της κλινικής πρακτικής των μελών της.

Μέρος της ομάδας του Mirroring:

Επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη του Mirroring είναι η Τσαρουχά Σοφία, Ψυχολόγος με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και την Κλινική Ψυχολογία (BSc, MSc). Έχει ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευσή της στη Βραχεία Εντατική Δυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία (ISTDP) και έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Συμβουλευτική Πένθους. Η κλινική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει την ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και εφήβων, καθώς και πολυετή εργασία με παιδιά και εφήβους σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών.

Η Ράνια Νίκα είναι Νευροψυχολόγος (BSc, MSc) και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Συστημικής Προσέγγισης, με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στις Νευροεπιστήμες της Συμπεριφοράς. Η εκπαίδευση και η ερευνητική της εμπειρία εστιάζουν, μεταξύ άλλων, στις γνωστικές δυσκολίες και τη νευροδιαφορετικότητα. Στο Mirroring αναλαμβάνει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία, θεραπεία ζεύγους και τον συντονισμό ψυχοθεραπευτικών ομάδων.

Η Φιλία Τσαρουχά είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος (BSc, MSc), με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική και Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία, ενώ βρίσκεται σε εκπαίδευση στην Ομαδική Ανάλυση. Διαθέτει κλινική εμπειρία σε δομές ψυχικής υγείας και σε πλαίσια ειδικών θεραπειών και εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με ενήλικες και εφήβους άνω των 16 ετών.

Στην ομάδα του Mirroring συμμετέχουν ακόμη ψυχολόγοι με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και εκπαίδευση στην ψυχοθεραπεία. Παράλληλα, παρέχεται η δυνατότητα συνεδριών χαμηλότερου κόστους από ψυχολόγους με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος, που βρίσκονται σε εκπαίδευση στην ψυχοθεραπεία σε μεταπτυχιακό επίπεδο και εργάζονται υπό συστηματική εποπτεία.

Υπηρεσίες:

Στο Mirroring παρέχονται:

• Ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων

• Ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία εφήβων

• Θεραπεία ζεύγους

• Θεραπεία οικογένειας

• Συμβουλευτική γονέων

• Ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία

• Διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες

*Παρακάτω παρουσιάζονται οι σπουδές, οι εξειδικεύσεις και η επαγγελματική εμπειρία των ψυχολόγων της ομάδας. Δίπλα σε κάθε πληροφορία αναγράφονται τα αρχικά του ψυχολόγου στον οποίο αυτή αντιστοιχεί.