Health professionals for Couple counseling in Athens

Ο Τζώρτζης Πέτρος (MSc, BSc, PG.PD. ) γεννήθηκε και μεγάλωσε στην Αθήνα, διαθέτει ελληνική και καναδική υπηκοότητα. Ξεκίνησε τις σπουδές του στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία (Psychology and Counselling )στο University of Teesside, UK. για ένα χρόνο, ολοκλήρωσε τις σπουδές του στην εφαρμοσμένη ψυχολογία BSc(hons.) in Applied Psychology από το University of Derby, UK.. Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος(Master of science) κλινικής και κοινοτικής ψυχολογίας Clinical and Community Psychology από το University of East London, UK. Κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών του απέκτησε επαγγελματική εμπειρία και αποκόμισε ένα ευρύ φάσμα εμπειριών εργασίας και πρακτικής άσκησης στο ΨΝΑ Δρομοκαΐτειο και συμμετείχε ενεργά σε παρουσιάσεις σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια. Είναι πιστοποιημένος(licensed) γνωσιακός συμπεριφορικός θεραπευτής με εξειδίκευση στους τομείς της Γνωστικής Συμπεριφορικής θεραπείας(CBT) από το κέντρο εφαρμοσμένης ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής και της Κλινικής Ύπνωσης (Βιοθυμικής Ψυχοθεραπείας πιστοποιημένο από το General Hypnotherapy Standards Council(GHSC). Συμπληρωματικά πήρε εξειδίκευση από το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα της Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής θεραπείας διαταραχών πρόσληψης τροφής από την Ελληνική Εταιρία Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς.(ΕΕΕΣ) σε συνεργασία με την Ά Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών του Αιγινητείου νοσοκομείου. Βρίσκεται σε ολοκληρωμένη προσωπική θεραπεία και εξελισσόμενη εποπτική δράση, συνεργάζεται με κέντρα, κλινικές και νοσοκομεία καθ’όλη τη διάρκεια της ακαδημαϊκής τους καριέρας. Διαθέτει, άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου και είναι μέλος της IARPP και της American Group Psychotherapy Assosiation AGPA.

Mariolis Athanasios is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He trained in Integrative Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Center, certified by the University of Glasgow, COSCA. He also holds a degree in Counseling Skills from the same institution. He has completed training at the Lifelong Learning Center of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Grief and Emotional Trauma Management, Gender Roles and Stereotypes, as well as Self-Improvement and Assertive Behavior. Additionally, he has attended a training program in LGBTQ+ Counseling. He is continuing his education in Psychotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in a 4-year international specialization program in Counseling and Psychotherapy, where he has completed study cycles in Systemic and Narrative Approaches. Finally, he collaborates with the Mental Health Structure "Synypaxis," where he offers his services voluntarily to economically vulnerable adults.

His passion for the cognitive field of Psychology motivated him to shift from his initial studies in Economics to the field of Mental Health. He believes in the profound reciprocal value of working on oneself and operates within a framework of acceptance, respect, trust, and empathy, serving as a companion on each client’s unique journey toward personal development and well-being.

Η Αλεξάνδρα Μπάμπουλη είναι Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας στον Πειραιά και στην Αθήνα. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου και κάτοχος MSc Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας από το ΕΚΠΑ. Στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής της εκπαίδευσης έχει εξειδικευτεί στην Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία και στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία, ενώ έχει πραγματοποιήσει επιπλέον εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών Ψυχοθεραπειών του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου, αναγνωρισμένη από τον European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).Παράλληλα, διαθέτει εκπαίδευση στην ψυχομετρική αξιολόγηση ενηλίκων, παιδιών και εφήβων, με εξειδίκευση στη χορήγηση και ερμηνεία ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων, όπως τα WAIS-V, WISC-IV, MMPI-2, Rorschach και TAT-CAT. Εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους, αναλαμβάνοντας ζητήματα που αφορούν το άγχος, τις κρίσεις πανικού, τις φοβίες, την κατάθλιψη, τις διατροφικές διαταραχές, τα ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, τις δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, την αυτοεικόνα και την προσωπική ανάπτυξη. Παράλληλα, ασχολείται με την κλινική έρευνα με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον στην ψυχική υγεία των γυναικών και πραγματοποιεί ομάδες υποστήριξης εγκύων και νέων γονέων. Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται και στην αγγλική γλώσσα.

Έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία μέσα από τη συνεργασία της με δημόσιες και πανεπιστημιακές δομές ψυχικής υγείας, όπως το Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας Κορυδαλλού, το Παιδοψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του ΠΓΝ «Αττικόν», το Ψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του ΓΝΑ «Γεώργιος Γεννηματάς», το Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών και τα Ειδικά Ιατρεία Μνήμης και Νοητικών Διαταραχών του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου.

Στο Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας συνεργάζονται εξειδικευμένοι ψυχολόγοι και ψυχοθεραπευτές, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής σε παιδιά,εφήβους και ενήλικες.

Η Αλίκη Φλώρου είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και κάτοχος MSc Παιδοψυχιατρικής από το ΕΚΠΑ. Εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία και διαθέτει κλινική εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων με άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, φοβίες, διατροφικές διαταραχές και δυσκολίες αυτοεκτίμησης.

Η Αγγελική Γκλαβά είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του ΕΚΠΑ και πραγματοποιεί MSc στη Συμβουλευτική των Εξαρτήσεων. Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία και αναλαμβάνει ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας με εφήβους και ενήλικες, εστιάζοντας σε ζητήματα άγχους, κατάθλιψης, διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων και προσωπικής ενδυνάμωσης.

Η Ειρήνη Γώγου είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του ΕΚΠΑ και πραγματοποιεί MSc στην Ψυχική Υγεία και Ψυχιατρική Παιδιών και Εφήβων στην Ιατρική Σχολή Αθηνών. Παράλληλα, εξειδικεύεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και διαθέτει εμπειρία στην ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων, καθώς και στη συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Η Έφη Καραγιάννη είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του ΕΚΠΑ και εκπαιδεύεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, έχοντας ολοκληρώσει εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με ενήλικες, με ιδιαίτερη εστίαση στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, τις κρίσεις πανικού, την ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή, τις διατροφικές δυσκολίες, την αυτοεκτίμηση και τις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις.

Η Ηρώ Κομηνού είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου και κάτοχος MSc «Προαγωγή και Αγωγή Υγείας» της Ιατρικής Σχολής του ΕΚΠΑ. Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), πιστοποιημένη από την EABCT, ενώ εφαρμόζει και στοιχεία της Θεραπείας Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT).Εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με εφήβους και ενήλικες, αναλαμβάνοντας ζητήματα άγχους, κατάθλιψης, κρίσεων πανικού, διατροφικών διαταραχών, διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης. Διαθέτει εμπειρία στην ψυχολογική υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων και γονέων, έχοντας συνεργαστεί με δομές εκπαίδευσης και κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών.

Mantioglou Nora is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Syntagma. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and a Master's Degree in "Integrated Psychiatry: Integrated care of physical and mental health" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been trained in the administration of projective tests including the Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T.), Children’s Apperception Test (C.A.T.), and Children's Drawing Test by the Interdisciplinary and Research Psychosocial Support for Children and Adults (DI.K.E.PSY). Additionally, she has received training in Systemic and Family Therapy and Group Therapy from the Society of Systemic Therapy and Intervention in individuals, families, and broader systems. She provides her services not only at her private practice but also at the Center for Special Therapies "Therapaizontas." She has served as a Psychologist at the Counseling & Psychotherapy Center for children, adolescents, and adults "NEMIA." She has worked at the Psychotherapy Center "Synichisi," handling cases related to adolescent psychotherapy and parental counseling, at "The Smile of the Child" organization, as a Psychologist - member of a research team at the University General Hospital "Attikon," as well as at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. She has also participated in the program "Citizens against Depression" by the Society for Regional Development and Mental Health (EPSY). Finally, she has served as a Psychologist at the Day Center "Franco Basaglia."

Konstantina Samperi is a mental health professional with extensive experience and specialized training in Systemic Psychotherapy. With a rich academic and clinical background, she has dedicated her career to providing individual, group, family, and couples therapy, approaching each therapeutic relationship with empathy, professionalism, and evidence-based practices.

Her education includes a four-year specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy, complemented by continuous professional development in contemporary therapeutic approaches such as narrative therapy tools and addiction treatment. She has gained valuable experience during her clinical practice at the “18 Ano” Addiction Unit of the Attica Psychiatric Hospital, while her volunteer work demonstrates a consistent commitment to supporting socially vulnerable groups.

Her therapeutic work focuses on building trusting relationships, empowering individuals, and exploring the systemic factors that shape human experience. With deep sensitivity to the needs of individuals and families, she contributes meaningfully to processes of change, self-awareness, and emotional growth.

Alatsa Xrysanthi is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology at the Université de Bordeaux. She has worked as a Psychologist in Mental Health Centers in France, at the Korydallos Prison, as well as at the Lyrakou Clinic. In her private practice, she treats adults, families, and couples, focusing on providing the best possible support tailored to the individualized needs of each patient.

Christina Koulourioti is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist providing both in-person and online sessions. She holds a professional practice license.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Counseling from the University of Derby.

She has extensive experience in adult and adolescent psychotherapy, as well as parental counseling. She collaborates with the Institute of Behavioral Research and Therapy and participates in online psychotherapy platforms.

Previously, she has worked as a school psychologist at Geitona Private Schools and has provided services at the psychiatric clinic "Agios Georgios".

She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies and continues her specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents offered by the same society.

Additionally, she has studied Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy, enhancing her therapeutic work with modern, specialized techniques.

She is distinguished by deep empathy, respect, and genuine presence, creating a space where every individual can express themselves freely and feel heard and understood.

Angeliki Xatzimanoli, MSc is a Psychologist, certified Psychotherapist, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and graduated from the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University. Additionally, she has a master's degree in "Addiction Treatment - Addictology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Medical School of Athens. Currently, she is training in "Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling" at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Athens (Ke.S.Me.Th.). Throughout her career, she has volunteered with the Non-Governmental Organizations "ActionAid Hellas" and the International Cybersecurity Institute (CSI). She served as a Psychologist for the NGO "The Home Project" and collaborates as an external associate with the Center for Special Therapies "Oikogeneia." She also writes voluntarily for the website ''efiveia.gr,'' focusing on family and its connection and collaboration with the online therapy platform Terappin. She has been trained in the application of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy protocol (TF-CBT). She provides psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults. It is noteworthy that she participated in authoring the European program "TRACeD," within the framework of actions for the awareness and prevention of online gender-based violence. In her private practice, she undertakes the assessment, monitoring, and psychotherapeutic treatment of various psychological difficulties, such as anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, as well as issues related to interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.

Argyrakopoulou Katerina is a Psychologist practicing privately on Alexandras Avenue. She is a graduate of Panteion University, Social and Political Sciences, holding a professional license to practice. She has completed a four-year training program in systemic and family psychotherapy, and over the past year, she has been training in couples therapy. Committed to continuous knowledge and development as a therapist, she regularly attends seminars and educational programs across various psychotherapeutic approaches. She has worked as a psychologist at the National Public Health Organization (EODY) in a Refugee Structure in Malakasa, providing counseling and psychotherapy services to adults, crisis management, as well as conducting informational and psychoeducational groups. Additionally, she has volunteered her services as a psychologist at KETHEA in the Intervention Program and at Praksis, focusing on street work for raising awareness and providing education to vulnerable groups regarding HIV. Her areas of specialization include anxiety management (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, etc.), anger management, grief and loss, relationship and self-awareness issues, couples counseling and therapy, as well as trauma-related topics. For her, psychotherapy is a journey through the pathways of our soul, with the therapist acting as a companion throughout the process. Finally, the values that guide her practice are respect, trust, and unconditional acceptance.

Lazou Dimitra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thiseio. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a postgraduate degree in "Criminal Law and Addictions" from the Law Department of the same university. She has also received additional specializations within addiction rehabilitation programs, such as the Self-Help Promotion Program (Thessaloniki, Chania, Sitia) and KETHEA, and has worked as a Mental Health Counselor at the International Organization for Migration, providing counseling services to refugee populations. In the context of continuous training and education in the field of Psychology, she has attended numerous conferences and training seminars. She specializes in Systemic Adult Psychotherapy and, in her private practice, provides specialized interventions for the treatment of anxiety, phobias, depression, panic attacks, as well as parental counseling.

George Kalampakas is a Psychologist with a BSc in Psychology from a recognized university in Italy and an MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy from the United Kingdom. His practical training at the elder care facility AKTIOS enhanced his experience in psychological support for adults and families. He works with individuals, couples, and families who seek to understand their relationships, manage difficulties, and improve communication and connection. His approach is tailored to the needs of each person or system, promotes resilience, self-awareness, and care, within a safe, collaborative space.

Maria Krokou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, currently running a private practice at Kotzia Square, in the center of Athens. She graduated with distinction (grade: 8/10) from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, having been awarded a merit-based scholarship following an entrance examination. During her studies, she completed part of her academic training through an Erasmus scholarship at the Autonomous University of Madrid, where she focused on cognitive and behavioral techniques. In parallel, she participated for one year in the psychoeducational program of the Madrid City Council, Educamoscontigo, offering weekly online psychological support sessions to a secondary school student. She later completed a practical training program, also through an Erasmus scholarship, at the Las Torrecillas Therapeutic Educational Center of the NGO DIANOVA España, where she conducted psychoeducational classroom interventions as well as individual and group psychotherapy with adolescents facing recent addiction-related and emotional difficulties. Maria has also worked at the private psychotherapy center Moebius, where she participated in individual, family, group, and couples’ sessions, with a particular focus on psychosomatic conditions. Her supervisor there was Alicia Golijov, founder of the Iberian Neuropsychoanalysis Association. Currently, she works as a self-employed psychologist – psychotherapist, offering individual therapy for adolescents and adults. Her clinical focus includes supporting individuals in their parenting role, exploring ambivalence in relationships, promoting self-awareness, interrupting dysfunctional repetitive patterns, reducing distressing symptoms, building self-confidence, and enhancing relational capacity, among others. In the past, she has also worked at the “Anagennisi” Creative Employment Center for Individuals with Autism, supporting individuals with co-occurring symptoms such as ADHD, selective mutism, social withdrawal, and relational difficulties. Additionally, she worked as a shadow teacher for a first-year high school student facing emotional, social, and learning challenges. Maria completed her internship through an ESPA program at the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, where she participated in observation groups of family therapy sessions as well as systemic psychotherapy groups. She has also completed, among other programs, the one-year Postgraduate Clinical Training Program for Psychologists at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens (Aiginiteio Hospital), where she coordinated group sessions with individuals on the psychotic spectrum at the hospital’s Day Unit. She is currently completing her training at the Hellenic Association for Analytic Group and Family Psychotherapy.

Therapy sessions are also available in Spanish.

Manolopoulou Danai Ioanna is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Psychiatry at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and at University Hospitals in the United Kingdom (Blackberry Hill Hospital, Bristol - West Middlesex University Hospital, London). She trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Aeginiteio University Hospital. She was trained as a researcher in the United Kingdom and worked, participating in numerous research programs, in London in collaboration with Imperial College London. Additionally, she has served as a speaker at psychiatric conferences and seminars. She possesses extensive clinical experience, having worked in psychiatric clinics in Greece and the UK. Currently, she is responsible for the Outpatient Clinic at the Suicide Prevention Center of Klimaka, as well as the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit Keramos, based in Aigaleo. Conditions treated include: depression - anxiety disorders (phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks) - psychosomatic problems - bipolar disorder - psychoses - schizophrenia - eating disorders - pathology of interpersonal relationships - personality disorders - memory disorders, dementias - addictions. She provides Individual Psychotherapy and Couples Psychotherapy.