Health professionals for Psychotherapy Online near Patisia

Nikoleta Ilda Vlassi is a Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist with a Integrative Approach,and Energy Healing Practitioner with over ten years of experience in personal development and psychosomatic balance. Her therapeutic journey began in adolescence, when in 1993 she was first introduced to the Silva Mind Control method, marking the start of a deep inner path of self-discovery that continues to this day. Since 2007, she has been an active member of a meditation group in Spain, where she deepens her practice in meditation and intuitive work, studying the unified science of the endouniverse developed by Jean-Paul Appel-Guerry. Her approach is holistic and integrative, combining elements of psychotherapy with energy techniques, guided meditation, psychospiritual shamanism, and experiential ritual practices. She draws inspiration from the work of Alejandro Jodorowsky and his psychospiritual shamanism, as well as from approaches such as systemic constellations and drama therapy, while also integrating the power of art, expression, and the body as tools for inner processing and healing.Born in Greece to a father from Corfu and a mother from Ecuador, she developed early on a multicultural and expansive perspective on human and spiritual development. She has lived and traveled in multiple countries, and for a period ran a meditation center in Ecuador, coordinating both in-person and online groups with participants from Latin American countries including Mexico, Peru, and Argentina. She has also been active in the arts through music, singing, theater, and performance, integrating creative expression into her therapeutic work. Today, she offers individual psychotherapy and energy sessions, guided meditations, and experiential self-awareness practices, both online and in-person, supporting individuals from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds on their journey toward mental balance and personal growth.

Episkepsy Matthaios Zazanis Kai Synergates Psyxologoi-Psyxotherapeutes is a Psychologist - Integrative Psychotherapist with a Person-Centered orientation and is a co-founder of the Counseling Center for Education and Psychosocial Support epi S.K.E.P.S.Y. as well as the scientific director of the center in Ano Patissia. He has specialized training in addictions and mental disorders and is certified by Greek, British, and American organizations. Throughout his career, he has encountered distinguished mentors who serve as an inspiration to him.

Paulou Eufrosyni is a Psychologist-Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pedion tou Areos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and is an Integrative Psychotherapist trained at the European Institute of Integrative Psychotherapy (EIIP). She possesses a postgraduate degree (MBA) in Health Unit Management from the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers (CNAM) and has held a professional license to practice as a Psychologist since 2011. At her private practice in central Athens, she offers individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, couples counseling, as well as online sessions in Greece and abroad. With an approach that combines scientific validity, a holistic perspective, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, she supports clients in managing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, interpersonal difficulties, sexual function and identity, grief, and chronic illnesses.  

The initial session, with the consent of the client, may be of longer duration to allow time for an in-depth history-taking and the creation of a safe space for familiarization, promoting a focused and effective therapy.

Η Δαμάσκου Πάρις είναι Ψυχολόγος απόφοιτος του University of Central Lancashire και εκπαιδευμένη στην Συμβουλευτική Ψυχοθεραπεία απ’το Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Έχει, επίσης, ειδικευτεί ως Εκπαιδευτής Γονέων στο Attachment Theory (Θεωρία του Δεσμού) από την Attachment Parenting International και είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης της Attachment Parenting Hellas. Το παρόν διάστημα εκπαιδεύεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία (Συστημική, Υπαρξιακή και Πολυπολιτισμική) στο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα "Αλυπίας Τέχνη" του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας. Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στην Κυψέλη. Οι πρώτες της σπουδές είναι στην Ιστορία, Αρχαιολογία και Διαχείριση Πολιτισμικών Αγαθών στο Πανεπιστήμιο Πελοποννήσου και οι επόμενες στην Υποκριτική στη Δραματική Σχολή “ΕΜΠΡΟΣ”. Το 2016 δημιούργησε τη δική της start-up οργάνωσης και εμψύχωσης παιδικών εκδηλώσεων “Let’s Be Unicorns”, έχοντας ως προσεγγιστικό εργαλείο εμψύχωσης διαμορφωμένο μέσα από το πρίσμα του Attachment Theory. Αργότερα, δόμησε το εργαστήριο “Drag For Kids”, όπου έπειτα από ψυχοεκπαίδευση των συμμετεχόντων drag performers στις βασικές αρχές του ΑΡ, προσφέρανε στον χώρο του Atopos CVC στους κόλπους του installation “FLUFFY” της καλλιτέχνιδος Αντιγόνης Τσαγκαροπούλου, ένα δημιουργικό εργαστήριο απευθυνόμενο σε παιδιά 4-9 ετών και των συνοδών τους την εμπειρία του drag art, των συμβολισμών του, των εννοιών της αυτοέκφρασης, της δημιουργίας μιας περσόνας, των ανθρωπίνων δικαιωμάτων στον αυτοπροσδιορισμό, στην αποδοχή της μοναδικότητας κάθε ατόμου, όπως και στην έννοια της οικολογικής συνείδησης κατά τη δημιουργία κουστουμιών με ανακυκλώσιμα υλικά. Κατέχοντας μια πληθώρα γνώσεων και εμπειριών, σε φαινομενικά διαφορετικούς τομείς, αλλά ταυτόσημων στον παρονομαστή τους, τουλάχιστον όπως τους αντιλαμβάνεται η ίδια, η αγάπη, το ενδιαφέρον και η διάθεση φροντιστικότητας για τον Άνθρωπο την οδήγησαν στο να ανοίξει το δικό της γραφείο παροχής Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας. Στον χώρο της είναι αποδεκτά όλα τα άτομα, μηδενός εξαιρουμένου, τα οποία αντιμετωπίζονται με το σεβασμό και την αποδοχή που αξίζει σε όλα.

Liarou Areti & Associates are based in Nea Ionia, where they provide individual psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents, parent and couples counseling, as well as group psychoeducation and psychotherapy sessions. Liarou Areti is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed a Master's Degree in Mental Health Promotion & Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders at the Medical School of the same educational institution. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy and in the Promotion of Mental Health for children and adolescents and is currently undergoing training in trauma therapy (EMDR). She has gained experience working in various organizations, including KETHEA EN DRASI, in primary and secondary education, Special Therapy Centers, as well as in a Refugee Hosting Facility. Finally, she specializes in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma.

Karoutsou Olga is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has specialized through a four-year training program in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). This is a humanistic approach tailored to the needs and capabilities of each individual. Alongside counseling and psychotherapy for adults, she also provides psychological support for adolescents and parental counseling, having specialized in Child Psychology (MSc, Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. In the context of her professional practice, she has worked at the Educational and Counseling Support Center of Nea Ionia and in private preschools, while also volunteering her services to new mothers and pregnant women facing financial difficulties. Believing in the continuous development of the individual, she pursues personal and professional growth through personal psychotherapy, supervision, and further training. In her professional experience to date, she has collaborated with individuals dealing with issues in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, depression, experiencing transitional life phases, or seeking a general improvement in their quality of life. She believes that within us lie the necessary strengths to improve our quality of life and accompanies each person on their therapeutic journey with equality and respect. Finally, it is worth mentioning that, beyond her studies in Psychology and Psychotherapy, she holds a degree in engineering from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Diakopoulou Sofia is a Psychologist - Specialist Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holding a professional practice license. She holds a Master's degree (MSc) in "Management of Aging and Chronic Diseases" from the Hellenic Open University in collaboration with the University of Thessaly and is currently undergoing specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships. The specialist has gained experience in both the public and private sectors, providing psychological support to students, educators, and parents through the Ministry of Education, as well as to vulnerable population groups through her collaboration with NGOs. Since 2023, she has been offering psychotherapeutic services to adults, focusing on issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, losses, and relationship difficulties, applying the principles of the systemic approach. Additionally, she is distinguished by her empathy, active listening, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual. Through a safe and collaborative therapeutic framework, her goal is to support individuals in empowerment, psychological resilience, and achieving personal balance.

Metta Kalliopi, MSc, is a Psychotherapist offering online sessions in both Greek and English, based between Athens and Amsterdam. She holds two Master’s degrees — in Clinical Psychology (Leiden University, the Netherlands) and Neuroscience (Carleton University, Canada). Kalliopi works exclusively online, providing psychotherapeutic support to adults in Greece and abroad. She works with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, panic attacks, work-related stress, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal issues, psychosomatic symptoms, self-esteem challenges, addictions, as well as existential concerns related to meaning and identity. In her therapeutic practice, she integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy, aiming to help clients understand and change limiting patterns of thought and behavior. She supports individuals in managing anxiety, improving relationships, and enhancing self-esteem. Kalliopi also places particular emphasis on empowering and supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, approaching every individual with acceptance, respect, and authenticity. She has completed over 300 hours of personal psychotherapy, deepening her understanding of the therapeutic process and human experience.

Theodoropoulou Mariantina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist. She studied Psychology at Panteion University and has specialized in Stress Management, having completed the Master's Program "Stress Control and Health Promotion" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has received further training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Behavioral Therapy, according to the criteria of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapy. She has gained clinical experience collaborating with various institutions. She worked in the field of Liaison Psychiatry at the General Hospital of Athens "EVANGELISMOS" and at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifissia "AGIOI ANARGYROI," and has also worked on programs for vulnerable social groups in the Municipality of Galatsi and the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia-Nea Chalkidona. Her clinical practice includes a range of individual psychotherapy and counseling for people with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, interpersonal relationship problems, etc. She maintains a private practice in Galatsi and, concurrently, collaborates with the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia-Nea Chalkidona, providing psychosocial support to vulnerable social groups.

Marina Apostolou is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia - Nea Chalkidona. She is a graduate of the European University Cyprus, based in Nicosia, and holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist with license number 1248798/26-11-22. She has completed a comprehensive training program in Applied Behavior Analysis at Panteion University. She has particularly focused on mental health and well-being issues of the elderly. She has participated in numerous seminars covering, among other topics, sexology, personality disorders, as well as issues related to stereotypes and discrimination within the family.

At the ARKESIS Mental Health Center, a comprehensive psychotherapeutic and psychiatric framework is offered for adults, adolescents, and children. Through the integration of psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches, systemic and group therapy, as well as specialized psychiatric support, a safe environment is created for recognizing individual needs, with the ultimate goal of personal development and mental well-being. Psychiatric services are also provided at the center. The founder of the center, Melina Arkesis Tzakou, based in Nea Ionia, Attica, provides mental health services as a Psychologist - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. She is a graduate of the European University Cyprus (EUC), a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Currently, she is completing her specialization in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (DIKEPSY) and a Master's degree in Applied Developmental Psychology at the Hellenic Open University. She has received additional training in Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills at the Panagiotis Oulis Clinical Psychopathology program at EPIPSY. At the same time, she has been trained in Synthetic Approach Mental Health Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Centre. She is certified to administer projective tests such as TAT, CAT, Child Drawing Test, and the Rorschach Inkblot Test. Melina Arkesis Tzakou, together with her scientific team of experienced and qualified psychotherapists specializing in Systemic and Psychoanalytic approaches, achieves the appropriate provision of mental health services for adults, adolescents, couples, and parents. The team always operates under the supervision of Ms. Melina Arkesis Tzakou, who ensures the maintenance of scientific rigor, the proper therapeutic approach, and the uninterrupted progress of psychotherapies.

Η Ηλιοπούλου Τέτα είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με πολυετή κλινική εμπειρία, η οποία ξεπερνά τα είκοσι έτη. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας, πραγματοποιώντας συνεδρίες δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά. Οι σπουδές της περιλαμβάνουν την επιτυχή ολοκλήρωση προγραμμάτων στην Kοινωνική Εργασία από το Chette College και στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Athens Synthesis Centre, ενώ βρίσκεται σε διαδικασία αναβάθμισης των ακαδημαϊκών προσόντων της στην ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Essex. Από το 2005 ασχολείται με την συμβουλευτική ζεύγους, την προσωπική θεραπεία και συντονίζει ομάδες αυτογνωσίας – ψυχοθεραπείας. Από το 2010 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Ιωνία Αττικής. Ενημερώνεται συνεχώς στον εξελισσόμενο χώρο της ψυχολογίας και ψυχοθεραπείας, μέσω σεμιναρίων και διαρκή προσωπική ανάπτυξη. Επίσης, συνεργάζεται με ψυχίατρο όπου απαιτείται και διατηρεί την εποπτεία των περιστατικών της. Η επαγγελματική βοήθεια παρέχεται στις περιπτώσεις που κάποιος επιθυμεί να διαχειριστεί ένα θέμα που τον προβληματίζει, είτε σε σχέση με τον εαυτό του είτε με άλλους, να αντιμετωπίσει μια ψυχική δυσκολία ή να διευρύνει την αυτογνωσία και την προσωπική του ανάπτυξη. Η θεωρητική προσέγγιση που ακολουθεί είναι συνθετική και περιλαμβάνονται: Η Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική για αναγνώριση και τροποποίηση του σκεπτικού και της συμπεριφοράς που δείχνουν αδιέξοδα. Η Ψυχοδυναμική για ιχνηλάτηση του παρελθόντος (πρώιμες παιδικές εμπειρίες) που έχουν διαμορφώσει ένα μοντέλο λειτουργίας του ατόμου. Η Υπαρξιακή στην οποία η έμφαση δίνεται σε αυτό που επιλέγει να κάνει το άτομο στο παρόν, το νόημα που του αποδίδει και η επίδραση στις σχέσεις του (στις ομάδες ακολουθείται μόνο η συγκεκριμένη προσέγγιση). Κυρίαρχη σε κάθε περίπτωση, η Προσωποκεντρική θεώρηση, όπου η έμφαση δίνεται πρώτα στον άνθρωπο και έπειτα στο πρόβλημά του. Υπάρχει η πίστη ότι κάθε άτομο διαθέτει θετικές πλευρές και ένα εσωτερικό δυναμικό, ικανό να υποστηρίξει την ανάπτυξη και την υπέρβαση των δυσκολιών της ζωής.

Ana de la Guía is a qualified Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist and professional license holder. After completing her five-year studies in Psychology at the University of Jaén, Spain, she continued her studies at the University of Málaga in a pre-doctoral master's degree in Social Research and Intervention. After that, she specialized in a four-year certified program by the European Association for Psychotherapy in Person-centered Psychotherapy at the College of Humanities ICPS in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde (Scotland). Later, she completed a two-year master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Elche, Spain. Ana has also specialized in cognitive behavioral therapy as a Bachelor's and Master's approach and she has completed the first level of EMDR in trauma. In this moment, she has just completed her specialization in sexual therapy from the University of Valencia. As a personal interest, she studies existential psychology, as well as philosophy and anthropology. She is currently taking a training program in Couples Counseling Therapy at KETHESY. During her professional career she has worked in the public and private sectors in Spain and in Greece providing psychotherapy services in different contexts as well as psychosocial intervention in international organizations such as the UN High Commissioner, International Organization for Migration or the Greek Forum of Refugees. In recent years until today, she has been working privately providing individual and group sessions for adults and teenagers, educational programs and workshops as well as personal development retreats.