Mental Health Counselor with experience in Τόνωση αυτοεκτίμησης in the Western suburbs of Athens

Maria Sopasoudaki is a Psychologist - Integrative Psychotherapist practicing privately in Keratsini. She completed her undergraduate studies in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. After completing her studies and wishing to further expand her knowledge, she enrolled in a four-year postgraduate training program in Integrative Psychotherapy, a model that combines all theories of Psychology (Psychodynamic, Behavioral, Existential, and Systemic). As part of her professional development, she has attended a significant number of seminars and lectures related to the field of mental health. Her goal is the personal development and cultivation of the individual and the creation of foundations for a happier life.

Pitsirelou Anthi Kai Synergates is a certified Psychologist MSc, specialized in psychoanalysis and integrative psychotherapy. She holds a professional license to practice psychology. She studied Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her internship at the child psychiatry clinic of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. She obtained a postgraduate degree in Psychoanalysis from the French university Montpellier Paul Valery 3. She has specialized in Integrative Psychotherapy, which, according to the definition of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy (EAIP), implements a unique practice aimed at a unified approach to individuals. She has attended seminars in Child Psychology, Positive Psychology, and School Psychology. She has received NOCN certification in Psychopathology after 100 hours of training. She volunteered as a psychologist on the "Milame" platform, where she provides services to individuals of all age groups throughout Greece, aiming at managing multiple mental health issues, achieving higher levels of self-awareness, and promoting mental health. Additionally, she collaborates with the "PSYCHOLOGY.GR" platform, where she publishes articles. She has worked with children and adults on the autism spectrum, individuals with ADHD and Down syndrome, primarily aiming at their psychosocial development and crisis management within the school and family contexts. She also offers counseling services to parents, children, and adolescents. Furthermore, she conducts individual sessions for adults and adolescents (focusing mainly on managing generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety attacks, grief, depression, panic attacks, and fostering self-awareness). Finally, she collaborates with physicians and healthcare professionals whenever interdisciplinary cooperation is deemed necessary for effective therapeutic intervention.

Xaroutiounian Roza is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of East London and has been trained in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy by the Psychological Support, Therapy, and Education Society – E.PSY.TH.E. She has also completed the program "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy," as well as the "Medical Psychology" program at the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, further enhancing her scientific expertise in relationship issues, family dynamics, and the connection between mental and physical processes, contributing to comprehensive and holistic support for her clients. In her practice, she manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she works with.

Dermou Elina specializes in personal empowerment and development. She is a certified Associate Certified Coach (ACC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and holds certifications as an NLP Master Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Mindfulness Coaching. She has extensive experience in the coaching field and has worked with individuals from various professional backgrounds, focusing on each person's needs and aspirations, providing appropriate support and enhancement to help them discover their potential and achieve their goals. Through various tools and methods, confidence is strengthened, positive beliefs are cultivated, and self-improvement is achieved.

Stefanos Gkogkornas is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist. He studied Psychology in the Psychology Program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the four-year postgraduate program of the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. Additionally, he received training in Clinical Psychopathology through the two-year programs of the First University Psychiatric Clinic of NKUA and the Research University Institute of Mental Health. Finally, he has been trained in the fundamental principles of mindfulness and self-awareness at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies.

He has worked as a Psychologist on the telephone support line for "Together for Children," in the kindergartens of the Municipality of Dafni-Ymittos, at the Family Counseling Center of the Municipality of Kallithea, with the NGO Freedom Gate, and in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior. He currently practices privately as a Psychotherapist, with clinical experience that includes individual and group psychotherapy and counseling sessions with people of all ages, dealing with problems related to family, work, or social relationships, and presenting a variety of psychopathologies such as depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, personality disorders, among others.

Η Ματζαρίδου Ελένη, Ιατρός MSc και Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με εκπαίδευση στην Ψυχιατρική και Ψυχοθεραπεία ,παρέχει ολοκληρωμένη Συνθετική ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες και νέους, με στόχο τη βαθύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού και τη βελτίωση της καθημερινής ζωής. Στο πλαίσιο της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας αντιμετωπίζονται ζητήματα όπως το άγχος και το στρες, ιδιαίτερα στη μετεφηβεία, η κατάθλιψη, οι κρίσεις πανικού, η αγοραφοβία και ο κατ’ οίκον εγκλεισμός, το πένθος και η απώλεια, η επαγγελματική εξουθένωση (burnout), η εργασιακή πίεση στον χώρο εργασίας, καθώς και δυσκολίες που σχετίζονται με την εικόνα σώματος και την αυτοεικόνα.Παράλληλα διαθέτει εξειδίκευση στην ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη ατόμων σε ρυθμισμένη φαρμακευτική αγωγή για σχιζοφρένεια, πρώτο ψυχωσικό επεισόδιο, ψυχωσικές διαταραχές και διπολική διαταραχή. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεία σε συνδυασμό με ιατρική αξιολόγηση, δημιουργώντας έναν ασφαλή και υποστηρικτικό χώρο όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφράσει ακόμη και τις πιο δύσκολες ή αδιευκρίνιστες εμπειρίες του. Στόχος της θεραπείας είναι η ουσιαστική αλλαγή, η κατανόηση του εαυτού, η επανάκτηση του ελέγχου και η πορεία προς μια ζωή με μεγαλύτερη ισορροπία και νόημα.

Η Ελένη Ματζαρίδου αποφοίτησε από το Θρακικό Πανεπιστήμιο Στάρα Ζαγόρα με πτυχίο Ιατρικής και μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο, τα οποία αναγνωρίστηκαν από τον ΔΟΑΤΑΠ. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην παθολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Σπάρτης και υπηρέτησε σε περιφερειακά ιατρεία στη Λακωνία και την Κρήτη, αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία. Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεία, την ψυχοπαθολογία, την ψυχοφαρμακολογία και την ψυχιατρική μέσω εκτεταμένων σεμιναρίων σε πανεπιστημιακές κλινικές της Γερμανίας. Η εμπειρία και η εκπαίδευσή της στη Γερμανία έχουν αναγνωριστεί επισήμως από το Υπουργείο Υγείας της Ελλάδας.

Στη Γερμανία εργάστηκε στην πανεπιστημιακή κλινική Hans-Prinzhorn-Klinik ένα σημαντικό κέντρο εκπαίδευσης στην ψυχιατρική και την ψυχοθεραπεία. Εκεί εργάστηκε αρχικά ως ειδικευόμενη ιατρός και απέκτησε άδεια άσκησης ιατρικού επαγγέλματος στη Γερμανία (Approbation). Στη συνέχεια εργάστηκε πλήρους απασχόλησης σε ψυχιατρική και ψυχοθεραπεία, συμμετέχοντας σε εφημερίες και στη διαχείριση οξέων περιστατικών σε κλινική δυναμικότητας 600 κλινών. Κατά την εκπαίδευσή της εξειδικεύτηκε στην σωματική και ψυχολογική απεξάρτηση εξειδικεύτηκε στην ψυχολογία της εξάρτησης και στην ειδική ψυχιατρική, εργάστηκε σε κλειστές και ανοικτές μονάδες αποτοξίνωσης για αλκοόλ, ναρκωτικές ουσίες και τζόγο, συμμετείχε στη θεραπεία συναισθηματικών διαταραχών και ψυχώσεων, απέκτησε εμπειρία στην ιατροδικαστική ψυχιατρική και εκπαιδεύτηκε στη διαχείριση περιστατικών διπλής διάγνωσης. Παράλληλα ανέπτυξε δεξιότητες στη διάγνωση, τη διαφορική διάγνωση και τη θεραπεία ψυχικών διαταραχών, καθώς και στη διαχείριση επειγόντων περιστατικών, αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία.

Αργότερα εργάστηκε στο Essen στην Κλινική Ψυχιατρικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας του νοσοκομείου Philippusstift, όπου συμμετείχε σε κλειστή γέροντοψυχιατρική πτέρυγα και σε μονάδα παρέμβασης κρίσεων, διαχειριζόμενη περιστατικά γενικής ψυχιατρικής και εξαρτήσεων μέσω ατομικής και ομαδικής ψυχοθεραπείας. Ανέλαβε πλήρως την ψυχοθεραπευτική πορεία ασθενών υπό εποπτεία, συνέτασσε ιατρικές εκθέσεις και συμμετείχε ως εμπειρογνώμονας σε δικαστικές διαδικασίες για υποθέσεις ακούσιας νοσηλείας συναναστρεφόμενη μέ εισαγγελεις .Στη συνέχεια ειδικεύτηκε στο Νοσοκομείο Niederberg, πανεπιστημιακό εκπαιδευτικό νοσοκομείο του Duisburg-Essen, όπου αντιμετώπισε ευρύ φάσμα ψυχιατρικών διαταραχών, εφάρμοσε σύγχρονες διαγνωστικές μεθόδους και εκπαιδεύτηκε σε πολλαπλά θεραπευτικά μοντέλα, όπως ψυχαναλυτικά, γνωσιακά-συμπεριφορικά, συστημικά και υποστηρικτικά. Εκεί πραγματοποίησε αυτόνομα κλινικές αξιολογήσεις και θεραπείες, συμμετείχε σε σεμινάρια και ανέπτυξε περαιτέρω την κλινική της εμπειρία στην επείγουσα ψυχιατρική και στη συμβουλευτική διασυνδετική ψυχιατρική. Συνολικά παρακολούθησε πάνω από 45 δίωρα σεμινάρια αναγνωρισμένα από τον ιατρικού σύλλογο του Duesseldorf . Το 2016 εκπαιδεύτηκε στο Ελληνικό Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας και Ερευνών. Στη συνέχεια εργάστηκε στη Νευρολογική και στην Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου και συνεργάστηκε με ιδιωτικές ψυχιατρικές δομές, (ΓΑΛΗΝΗ& ΓΑΛΗΝΕΙΟ ΜΕΛΑΘΡΟ)αποκτώντας εμπειρία στη γενική ψυχιατρική, στις εξαρτήσεις, στις σωματικές απεξαρτήσεις και στη διαχείριση οξέων περιστατικών. Τα έτη 2023–2025 εργάστηκε στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας σε υπηρεσίες επείγουσας ψυχιατρικής φροντίδας στην ευρύτερη περιοχή της Αθήνας. Από το 2007 έως σήμερα συνεχίζει αδιάκοπα την επιστημονική της κατάρτιση, συμμετέχοντας σε σεμινάρια και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα στον τομέα της ψυχοθεραπείας και της ψυχιατρικής.

Danai Volitaki is a Social Anthropologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist providing sessions to adults and couples. She completed her undergraduate studies in Social Anthropology and History at the University of the Aegean, followed by a one-year postgraduate training program in Applied Counseling. She specialized in the Systemic and Family Psychotherapy program at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, certified by international and European psychotherapy bodies (ELESYTH, EFTA, EAP, EEPS), gaining valuable clinical experience alongside esteemed trainers and supervisor psychotherapists. Subsequently, she completed the annual seminar on Therapeutic Treatment of Addictions at the public Detoxification Center 18 ANO. During her specialization in systemic family therapy, she participated in a clinical psychotherapy team at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations and began working privately as a psychotherapist. She has extensive experience in the field of Non-Governmental Organizations, having worked with vulnerable groups, providing counseling services to ex-prisoners, unemployed individuals, and people facing substance, alcohol, and gambling addiction issues, which enables her to offer a holistic therapeutic approach. Additionally, she has worked with infants, adolescents, and adults with disabilities (ASD and intellectual disabilities). She has volunteered at the Detoxification Unit 18 ANO, participating in individual and family sessions with addicted individuals and their families. Since 2018, she has worked privately as a Systemic Family Psychotherapist and concurrently as a Therapist for addicted individuals in the organization Group for UNESCO of Piraeus and Islands.

Karagianni Aggeliki is a Psychologist – Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. She holds a postgraduate degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy (MA Counselling and Psychotherapy) and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Metropolitan College. The specialist provides individual counselling and psychotherapy for adults, both in-person and online, within a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. Her goal is to offer a space where each individual can work through difficulties, anxiety, relationship issues, and self-esteem, with the therapeutic process tailored to their unique needs, in accordance with the principles of the integrative approach.

Xristou Xaris is a Counseling Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He studied Psychology (BSc) at the University of Sheffield. He continued his studies at the University of York, where he completed a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology (Master of Arts). He has worked at the Hellenic Myasthenia Gravis Association, providing psychological support to patients with Myasthenia Gravis. His experience includes internships at the Child and Adolescent Center and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou", in the Child and Adolescent Department, as well as volunteer work at the KETHEA ITHAKI Counseling Center and ARSIS (Social Organization for Youth Support), offering counseling support. Additionally, he has taught Psychology courses at a Private Vocational Training Institute in Thessaloniki. He continues his professional development through ongoing supervision and personal therapy, which helps him maintain a high level of knowledge and skills. Finally, he provides individual psychotherapy sessions for Adults and Adolescents, addressing a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger management, eating disorders, interpersonal relationship management, and others.

Vasilakis Kostis is a licensed Psychologist who offers psychotherapeutic sessions to adolescents and adults. His goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship characterized by empathy and acceptance, where the individual can explore the self and develop innate abilities within a safe and understanding environment.

He has worked in organizations such as the Ministry of Labor and in private therapeutic settings, providing counseling and psychological support, administering psychometric instruments, and collaborating closely with families.

He studied Psychology at the University of Nicosia and Communication at Panteion University. He has been trained in Systemic Therapy and specializes in Person-Centered and Focusing/Experiential Psychotherapy.

Karydakis Aleksandros is a Clinical Psychologist - Gestalt Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Keratsini. He completed his studies in Psychology with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from the University of East London and a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Essex, specializing in clinical assessment, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. Additionally, he has completed a four-year training in Gestalt Psychotherapy and holds certification from the Gestalt Foundation. His clinical experience includes working with adults, children, and adolescents across a broad spectrum of mental disorders. He has also worked with groups, couples, and families. In recent years, he has been working at the Mental Health Unit - Day Center "Ariadne," providing clinical assessment and psychotherapy services to individuals diagnosed with psychotic and other mental disorders. Furthermore, he is a scientific collaborator of the NGO Beyond Burnout, where he coordinates therapeutic groups. In the research field, he has studied work-related stress, the impact of family relationships on depression, and the effectiveness of group psychotherapy in psychosis. Finally, he is a regular member of the Greek Psychological Society (SEPS) and an associate member of the Hellenic Gestalt Psychotherapy Association (EEPSG). He maintains ongoing engagement with scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops and seeks continuous development through personal therapy and supervision.

Nezi Aimilia is a Clinical and School Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Elefsina. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master of Science (MSc) degree specializing in Clinical Psychology from the Department of Psychology of the same university. She also holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree specializing in School Psychology from Harokopio University. She has worked at the Reception and Solidarity Center of the Municipality of Athens, where she provided psychosocial and counseling support to vulnerable social groups. Additionally, during her professional career, she has collaborated with numerous mental health centers and hospitals, such as the Mental Health Center of "Sotiria" Hospital and the Adolescent and Young Adult Psychiatry Department of "G. Gennimatas" Hospital. Furthermore, in recent years, she has worked in special education institutions, including the Center for Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling, and Support of Western Attica (KE.D.A.S.Y.) and the Unified Special Vocational High School – Lyceum (EN.E.E.GY.-L.). She possesses certified training in the use of multiple psychometric tools and has extensive clinical experience. She is undergoing training in programs related to psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. In her private practice, she provides psychotherapy and counseling to adolescents and adults, as well as parental counseling. Finally, she regularly attends seminars and conferences in her specialty to ensure ongoing professional development and training in her field.

Gkerki Georgia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), one of the most scientifically validated psychotherapeutic approaches.

Her aim is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where each individual can freely express themselves, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop practical tools for a more balanced and functional daily life.

She has attended specialized seminars in couples therapy and group analysis, enriching her clinical experience in both individual and group therapeutic settings. In her work, she supports individuals facing issues such as anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks, difficulties in anger management, interpersonal relationship problems, and low self-esteem, as well as parents seeking guidance in child-rearing.

She believes that psychotherapy is a journey of collaboration and empowerment, respecting the uniqueness and needs of each person.

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.

Nikoleta Ortoulidou is a psychodynamic and IFS-informed psychotherapist.

She completed her studies in Counseling Psychology and immediately afterwards trained in addiction counseling with a CBT approach. She gained significant experience through therapeutic work both individually and in groups, having volunteered her services in addiction treatment centers in Thessaloniki and Athens, working with individuals facing addictive behaviors and psychosocial difficulties. Additionally, she has provided her services as a volunteer psychotherapist at the Child Protection Unit "Eliza" at Attikon University Hospital, supporting children, adolescents, and their families.

In recent years, she has been working privately with adults, focusing on trauma. Simultaneously, she continues her training in the Depth Analytical Psychology of Carl Jung at KPS, and consistently receives individual supervision, integrating contemporary approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Maté). IFS offers a different perspective on how to approach people and trauma. She is a psychology student and has been trained in IFS while also participating in group supervision in this approach.

The trainings she has completed enable her to use the approach that best suits each individual.

Her therapeutic stance is characterized by empathy, respect, and authentic presence. The goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment where the individual can gain deeper self-understanding, connect with their emotions, and process experiences that continue to affect them in the present.

Vasiliki Antoniou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders and obesity, providing online sessions. Her engagement with psychology began as a personal quest for meaning and understanding and evolved into a professional career aimed at supporting individuals facing challenges related to weight, nutrition, and body image. She is a graduate of the Psychological Sciences and Techniques program at Guglielmo Marconi University and is certified as a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity by the Center for Training and Treatment of Eating Disorders (KEADD). Currently, she is training in the Systemic Approach, enhancing her therapeutic practice with tools that focus on the dynamics of relationships, family, and the broader environment of the individual. In her professional practice, she collaborates with a pathologist in Athens, offering psychological support to individuals with increased body weight. Through a holistic approach, she helps people restore their relationship with food, their body, and, on a deeper level, with themselves. Finally, her specialist work focuses on individual sessions aimed at enhancing self-observation and managing emotional binge eating.

Karimpa Akrivi is a Mental Health Counselor and Social Scientist based in Peristeri. She studied Psychology at the Center for Humanistic Studies and Research in Athens and Social Sciences at the University of Peloponnese. Additionally, she completed her internship at the Public Psychiatric Hospital of Athens (Dafni) and her training in Group Dynamics and Group Psychotherapy at the Open Psychotherapeutic Center - Athens Institute of Group Analysis. Concurrently, she holds a teaching qualification with a specialization in School Psychology and undergoes ongoing supervision by a certified clinical supervisor, Psychologist, and Counselor of the Person-Centered Approach. She is also a scientific collaborator and contributor to the online psychology platform Psychology.gr and specializes in counseling for adolescents and adults, as well as couple therapy.