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Mitsa Maria MSc is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School and the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling and has completed the clinical training program at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. In recent years, she has worked in non-governmental organizations, providing psychological and psychosocial support to vulnerable populations as a psychologist, through individual and group sessions, and as a coordinator of a hosting structure for unaccompanied minors. Furthermore, she has worked as a psychologist in the design and implementation of national and European programs for the prevention and promotion of psychosocial health for children, parents, educators, and professionals. As part of her ongoing training and improvement of therapeutic practice, she attends educational seminars, receives systematic supervision, and follows a personal course of individual psychotherapy.

Papasavva Vilma is an adult and couples psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She has completed postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy (MSc) at the American College of Greece, Deree. She holds degrees from the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and from the University of Kent in Canterbury (MA) in the United Kingdom. She has completed the Interdepartmental University Clinical Training Program in Group Dynamics in Psychiatric Settings at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. She has experience working with public institutions (Research University Institute of Mental Health - E.P.I.PSY., 18 ANO, Municipality of Filothei-Psychiko) as well as educational institutions (Counseling Center, Deree). She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). She works in both Greek and English. Her therapeutic approach is psychodynamic. She stays continuously updated in her field through participation in educational seminars of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (EPSPE), conferences, and psychoanalytic supervision. Alongside her clinical work, she contributes articles to Athens Voice. “Anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulties in relating, professional challenges, the emotional imprint of the family, grief, and losses are inscribed in the mind and body, creating confusion and psychological pain, often incomprehensible. My goal is to accompany my patients in an exploration that will gradually lead them to find their own answers to the essential questions of their lives, in a space of empathy and trust. Psychotherapy is a personal investment that yields benefits not only in the present but also in the future.”

Eleni Megagianni is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with many years of experience in providing psychological support and counseling to adults, adolescents, and families. She holds a Degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her postgraduate studies (MSc) in Counseling Psychology in Special Education, Education, and Health at the University of Thessaly. Simultaneously, she is training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy.

The specialist is experienced in: Anxiety & Stress, Individual Adult Therapy, Self-improvement & Self-esteem Enhancement, Parental Counseling & Parenthood, Management of Interpersonal Relationships, Issues of Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity, Systemic Approach in Therapeutic Settings.

She actively collaborates with private therapeutic centers and online psychological support platforms and has gained experience through internships and voluntary work at numerous organizations, including: KETHEA PILOTOS, KESYPSYS University of Thessaly, Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, YMCA, 10306 Helpline for COVID-19, Willingness: Family, Health and Sex Clinic (internship abroad). In addition to her clinical experience, she has a strong presence in conferences and specialized training seminars, with particular sensitivity to issues of gender identities, family therapy, and crisis management. Her work is based on a systemic and experiential approach, emphasizing the individual as part of their relationships and social contexts. Her goal is to empower the client, understand their difficulties, and discover functional ways to manage life’s challenges.

Spanou Zeta is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ambelokipi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and license number 905-31/5/2016. After completing her undergraduate studies, she pursued postgraduate studies in the Department of Criminology at the University of Leicester, specializing in Clinical Criminology, with official recognition of the degree by DOATAP. She subsequently completed a five-year training program in Systemic Psychotherapy at S.K.E.PSY.S. (Systemic Center for Education and Psychotherapy), where she was trained in individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, as well as group psychotherapy and counseling.

She has completed a one-year specialization program in trauma treatment and the seminar "Versions: Narrative Tools in Therapeutic Practice" [Self and family descriptions, Fiction Tool, Childhood memories, Life stories (life lines, life story interview, prototypical scene), Drawings as stories (DARP, DBN, HTP)], a 30-hour course at the "Logos Psychis" Institute, and is currently specializing in Couples Therapy at the same institute.

Additionally, she has attended training seminars to enhance her therapeutic skills, the most notable of which are the two-day seminar on skills and techniques in Couples Therapy at Logos Psychis, the two-day workshop on children's drawings by Animus Corpus, and the seminar on systemic reframing at the Center for Personal Development and Psychotherapy of Cyprus.

Moreover, she has volunteered at the Municipality and various NGOs, gaining extensive experience working with vulnerable populations, which has enriched her professional practice and understanding of social issues.

Danai Politi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and the Department of Sociology at the University of the Aegean. She specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations and completed postgraduate studies in Counseling and Career Guidance at the European University of Cyprus. She has participated in the training program for Trainers - Coordinators of Parent Schools as well as in the training program for Coordinators of Adolescent Groups, organized by the Panhellenic Association of Parent School Groups, and in the annual postgraduate seminar on “Clinical Psychopathology” by Panagiotis Oulis, organized by the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital. Additionally, she has attended numerous postgraduate seminars at the same university (NKUA) as well as a training program at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences focusing on Positive Psychology. She has been trained in the administration and interpretation of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®-2 (MMPI-2) for the assessment of adult psychopathology. She completed her practical training at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens “Sotiria” and has experience working voluntarily in the Social Service of the Municipality of Nea Smyrni as well as at the Day Center (Follow up) affiliated with the Society of Social Psychiatry and Mental Health.

Η Αθανασοπούλου Ασπασία είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Γαλάτσι. Είναι απόφοιτη του University of East London και εκπαιδευόμενη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Κατέχει πιστοποιήσεις στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία και την Ειδική Αγωγή από Ελληνικά Πανεπιστήμια. Αναλαμβάνει συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και εφήβων, καθώς έχει σπουδάσει και εκπαιδευτικός και κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό  δίπλωμα στην Παιδαγωγική Ψυχολογία. Διαθέτει μακρόχρονη εμπειρία στην ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων, ζεύγους, οικογένειας και ομάδας. Ειδικεύται στην αντιμετώπιση αγχωδών διαταραχών, τη διαχείριση φοβιών, τις διαταραχές συναισθήματος και τις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, καθώς και τη διαχείριση κρίσεων στην οικογένεια και την εργασία, αλλά και τη διαχείριση πένθους. Διαχειρίζεται θέματα γονεϊκότητας, καθώς και ζητήματα εφηβικής και μετεφηβικής ηλικίας. Στόχος της είναι η εξατομικευμένη παρέμβαση, προσαρμοσμένη στις ανάγκες του κάθε ατόμου, ώστε, μέσα από τη συμβουλευτική και την ψυχοθεραπεία, ο άνθρωπος να γνωρίσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του  και να οδηγηθεί στη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής του. 

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.

Dinka Marilina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. During her studies, she completed her internship at the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies in Work and Organizational Psychology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. She then attended a one-year postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at E.P.I.PSY in collaboration with Aiginiteio Hospital. She has completed a four-year specialization program in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at Logo Psihis - Institute for Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy. Additionally, she has previously worked in Human Resources departments in corporate environments, gaining experience in managing human relations and organizational issues. In recent years, she has been therapeutically working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, supporting them in managing their difficulties, cultivating more meaningful relationships, and improving self-understanding. Finally, she regularly participates in scientific conferences and continuing education seminars, considering ongoing training a fundamental part of her professional development.

Therapyway Psychotherapy Center is a model Mental Health Services Center located in Piraeus and Galatsi. It represents an innovative initiative in the field of mental health, integrating the principles and the most up-to-date data of psychotherapy and NLP tailored to each case. Utilizing the capabilities of its interdisciplinary team, it offers a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services on-site, responding holistically and individually to mental health needs. The areas of specialization include generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety attacks, grief, depression, panic attacks, dilemmas, separation, professional and personal deadlocks, and various others. The center’s interdisciplinary team consists of psychologists, NLP Coaches, and specialized psychotherapists, capable of receiving a request, conducting a comprehensive evaluation, and proposing the appropriate therapeutic approach.

Dr Giannopoulou Sylia is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ambelokipi. She holds a BA in Psychology, completed postgraduate studies (MSc Health Psychology) at The University of Bath, and holds a Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology from Queen Margaret University. Subsequently, she completed a four-year Specialization Program in Systemic Therapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships. She has served as a Psychology Lecturer and has also worked as a research assistant and trainee Psychologist in the United Kingdom.

Maria Kalliora is an MSc Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist with Professional Practice License No. 3996/2013 and maintains a private practice in Panormou, providing individual adult psychotherapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and parental counseling services. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki of the Military School of Corps Officers and holds a postgraduate degree in "Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Physical and Mental Health Care" from the Medical School of the University of Athens. Since 2013, she has worked in primary and secondary mental health care facilities of the Armed Forces. She has completed training as a Parent Schools Coordinator at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools and has attended a training program at 18 ANO on "Problematic Internet Use." Additionally, she has completed her training in Trauma Therapy using the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) method at the Athens Trauma Therapy Institute.

Currently, she works at the Psychiatric Clinic of the Navy Hospital of Athens, and since 2023, she has been an external collaborator of the Psychometrics and Neuropsychology Laboratory at Aiginiteio Hospital. She is continuing her specialization in Family and Couples Therapy at E.P.I.PSY.

Galani Ioanna is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist (MSc, LCMFT) with studies and professional experience in the USA, University of Maryland, College Park, providing support to adults, couples, families, and adolescents. She maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi and specializes in couples and family therapy, management of anxiety and depressive symptomatology, personality disorders, family trauma, as well as a wide range of relational issues such as difficulties in communication and emotional connection, commitment, conflicts, infidelity, divorce, and premarital counseling. Additionally, she handles cases of parental counseling for those needing support in managing parental anxiety and guilt, differences in parenting styles, boundary setting within the family system, and adolescent management. Furthermore, she is a trainee psychoanalytic group psychotherapist at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy (EEPSYO) and a member of the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). She has worked as a Senior Research Assistant under the supervision of American psychologist Michele Gelfand on issues of cross-cultural psychology. She integrates internationally recognized models always adapted to the needs and cultural background of each client, couple, or family. She holds a professional license to practice in the state of Maryland, USA. She offers sessions in Greek and English, within a safe, professional, and supportive framework, where clients can feel trust and achieve meaningful personal growth. Lastly, the specialist holds certifications in Gottman Level 1, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prepare-Enrich, Discernment Counseling, and EFT (externship).

Saliverou Elisavet is a Psychologist - Psychoeducator - Psychotherapist, holding a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Excellence Scholarship), with studies in Psychology, Education (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), and Social Work (University of West Attica). She has been trained in Systemic – Family Psychotherapy and maintains a private Counseling – Psychotherapy practice. Simultaneously, she is responsible for the Counseling Service and social initiatives of HEN Athens and coordinates educational and psychoeducational programs for children, adolescents, adults, and parents. She has collaborated with organizations such as ELIZA, the "Together for the Child" hotline, SOS Children's Villages, and the Social Psychiatry Company P. Sakellaropoulos. She applies an integrative therapeutic approach (Systemic, Psychoanalytic, Narrative, Art Therapy) to various mental health issues of children, adolescents, and adults.

Gialamoudi Ira is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. Her professional focus centers on issues related to counseling children and parents. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a degree in Sociology from Panteion University of Athens. This interdisciplinary background allows for a holistic understanding of both human behavior and the social context within which it develops. She completed her internship in the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Children's Hospital of Penteli, a department that provided extensive experience in mental health cases of children and adolescents as well as parent counseling both in outpatient clinics and in liaison psychiatry settings. Additionally, she has participated in interdisciplinary teams within the department as well as in educational programs up to the present. She holds a professional license to practice and is an active member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. Her practice offers individual as well as group-family sessions based on a systemic approach, addressing issues related to family conflicts, couple communication problems, counseling for parents and children, anxiety, and adolescent mental health concerns.

Roumelioti Marianna is a Psychologist - Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of the UK and completed a four-year training program in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Athens Synthesis Centre, obtaining the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP).

She completed her internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital, where she actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for the assessment and management of clinical cases, gaining significant experience in interdisciplinary collaboration as well as in the understanding and evaluation of mental disorders. Concurrently, at the Roots Wellness Center, she supported clients dealing with issues such as anxiety, depressive disorders, adjustment difficulties, grief, and interpersonal challenges. She has also voluntarily offered her services to non-governmental organizations aimed at supporting vulnerable groups.

In her psychotherapeutic practice, she handles cases covering the entire spectrum of psychology, with an emphasis on individual psychotherapy for adults, parent and adolescent counseling, and couples therapy. The Integrative Psychotherapy she applies aims at a holistic understanding and support of the individual, combining elements from different approaches to create a personalized path focused on the therapeutic relationship, acceptance, and personal development.

She remains under consistent supervision and attends numerous seminars and conferences to stay continuously updated on contemporary scientific developments.

Konstantinos Giannoukakis is a graduate of the Psychology Department at Hunter College, City University of New York. He studied in Manhattan, New York, where he lived for six years, and then moved to Athens to pursue his postgraduate studies. He obtained his master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London and has been trained in Cognitive-Analytic Psychotherapy (Hellenic Association for Cognitive-Analytic Psychotherapy). Additionally, he regularly participates in seminars and therapeutic technique training, as well as various psychology conferences. During his military service, he served as a Psychologist in the Psychosocial Care Unit in Lemnos, gaining extensive experience due to a wide range of cases at both clinical and social levels. He has also worked at PEPSAE (Panhellenic Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Professional Reintegration), where the aim was the smooth social integration of individuals with psychosocial difficulties.