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Yro Stamou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist specializing in psychoanalytic orientation. She practices privately in the Ilisia area while also serving as a scientific collaborator at the "Therapis General" hospital. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds professional license number 7447/1998. Additionally, she is a candidate group psychotherapist at the S.H. Foulkes Institute of Group Analysis. She provides individual and group psychotherapy services for adults, focusing on establishing a stable and authentic therapeutic relationship. With respect for the uniqueness of each individual and their personal psychological journey, she addresses a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, dysfunctions in interpersonal relationships, and psychological pain that is often difficult to express verbally.

Koletsas Giannis is a Psychotherapist - European Association of Psychotherapy - Mental Health Counselor with a Pearson Level Five Diploma BTEC and maintains a private practice in Athens. He holds a Level 5 diploma in Therapeutic Counseling and has undergone four years of training and specialization in Person-Centered Psychotherapy at the ICPS College for Humanistic Sciences. Previously, he worked as a caregiver for individuals with mental disorders at "Anima AMKE," has volunteered at Korydallos prisons, and participated in a parent group program organized by the Ministry of Education. He has specialized expertise and experience in counseling, the person-centered approach, as well as individual psychotherapy. Additionally, he is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Professionals of Person-Centered and Experiential Approach and a member of the European Association of Psychotherapy. Finally, he has attended numerous seminars and conferences in Greece to further his education.

Anna Karatheodorou MSc is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She is a graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with honors. She holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Health Psychology from City University of London, as well as in Human Resource Management from the University of Westminster, London. Currently, she is completing her specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute for Research and Education "Logos Psychis." During her studies, she completed her internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Air Force Hospital, gaining significant experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, the administration of psychometric tools, and the understanding and assessment of acute mental disorders. Subsequently, she collaborated with hospital units and social services in the United Kingdom — including the NHS (National Health Service) — providing specialized psychological support to individuals with chronic conditions, disabilities, and adjustment difficulties, as well as to those experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosomatic symptoms, and psychosocial challenges. Concurrently, she has been active in the field of occupational and organizational psychology within corporate environments, designing and coordinating prevention, empowerment, and psychoeducation programs. Her approach is based on Systemic Psychotherapy and is enriched by contemporary psychological approaches tailored to the needs and goals of each client. She draws tools from Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). She believes that every individual possesses the capacity for change and growth when placed in an environment of acceptance and safety. Finally, the specialist provides individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, couples therapy, parental counseling, and group psychotherapy sessions in her office.

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.

Η Ηλιάνα Λάζαρη είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος (Αρ. 161339). Έχει ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευσή της στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας (Κε.Σ.Με.Θ.) στην Αθήνα.

Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει ετήσια εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια στη θεραπεία ζεύγους, στη σχολική ψυχολογία, στην κλινική ψυχολογία παιδιού και εφήβου, καθώς και στην ειδική αγωγή, εμπλουτίζοντας τις γνώσεις και τις δεξιότητές της σε διαφορετικά πεδία της ψυχικής υγείας και της ψυχοκοινωνικής ανάπτυξης.

Στο πλαίσιο της προπτυχιακής της εκπαίδευσης, πραγματοποίησε πρακτική άσκηση 500 ωρών στο Κέντρο Πρόληψης Γλυφάδας, ενώ συμμετείχε σε τρίμηνο πρόγραμμα πρακτικής άσκησης Erasmus+ σε σχολικό συγκρότημα στην Πορτογαλία. Κατά τη διάρκεια της εκπαίδευσής της στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική, έχει συμπληρώσει 350 ώρες πρακτικής άσκησης, 200 ώρες εποπτείας και 250 ώρες προσωπικής θεραπευτικής εμπειρίας.

Τα τελευταία χρόνια εργάζεται σε κέντρο ειδικών θεραπειών, παρέχοντας ατομικές ψυχοπαιδαγωγικές παρεμβάσεις σε παιδιά, συμμετέχοντας στον σχεδιασμό και την υλοποίηση ομάδων ανάπτυξης κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων και προσφέροντας συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε γονείς. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με ιδιωτικά γραφεία ψυχοθεραπείας, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε εφήβους, ενήλικες και ζευγάρια, καθώς και μέσω διαδικτυακής πλατφόρμας ψυχοθεραπείας.

Η Ηλιάνα Λάζαρη αναλαμβάνει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία εφήβων και ενηλίκων, συμβουλευτική και ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε περιόδους άγχους, συναισθηματικής δυσφορίας και προσωπικών δυσκολιών, υποστήριξη στη διαχείριση διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων και δυσκολιών στην επικοινωνία, θεραπεία ζεύγους και υποστήριξη σε θέματα σχέσεων, συμβουλευτική γονέων για ζητήματα που αφορούν την ανατροφή, τη συμπεριφορά και τη συναισθηματική ανάπτυξη των παιδιών, ψυχοπαιδαγωγική υποστήριξη παιδιών, ομάδες ανάπτυξης κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων για παιδιά, διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη συστημική οπτική, μέσα από την οποία ο άνθρωπος προσεγγίζεται ως μέρος ενός ευρύτερου δικτύου σχέσεων και αλληλεπιδράσεων. Ιδιαίτερη έμφαση δίνεται στην κατανόηση των προσωπικών βιωμάτων, των σχέσεων και των μοτίβων επικοινωνίας που επηρεάζουν την καθημερινότητα, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας και την αναζήτηση νέων, λειτουργικότερων τρόπων σύνδεσης με τον εαυτό και τους άλλους.

«Ο άνθρωπος δεν μπορεί να κατανοηθεί έξω από τις σχέσεις του· μέσα από τη σύνδεση, τον διάλογο και την αλλαγή των αλληλεπιδράσεων, δημιουργούνται νέες δυνατότητες για τον ίδιο και τα συστήματα στα οποία ανήκει.»

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.

Ο Κουραβάνας Κωνσταντίνος είναι Σύμβουλος ψυχικής υγείας και Συνθετικός ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Ηλιούπολη. Είναι κάτοχος πτυχίου Συμβουλευτικής και ψυχολογίας(HND) από το Μεσογειακό κολέγιο (Mediterranean college) πιστοποιημένος απο το BTEC με υποτροφία που διατήρησε όλα τα έτη σπουδών του.Ολοκλήρωσε την πρακτική του άσκηση στο Πειραικό Ισνστιτούτο (ΕΨΥΘΕ), εταιρία ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης , θεραπείας και εκπαίδευσης.

Ακολούθησε διετής συμμετοχή σε ομάδα εποπτείας και πρακτικής άσκησης στο κέντρο συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας " ΨΥΧΗΛΑΤΟΝ".Στη συνέχεια παρακολούθησε τετραετές πρόγραμμα Συνθετικής ψυχοθεραπείας μέ έμφαση στη Γνωσιακή- Συμπεριφορική, την Ψυχοδυναμική και τη συστημική -οικογενειακή ψυχοθεραπεία στο Πειραικό Ινστιτούτο (ΕΨΥΘΕ) που αποκόμισε τον τίτλο-εξειδίκευση του Συνθετικού ψυχοθεραπευτή.Είναι μέλος της (ΕΕΣ) Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Συμβουλευτικής και τα πτυχια του αναγνωρισμένα απο το Βρετανικό φορέα πιστοποιησης (BACP) και την Ευρωπαική και Ελληνική Εταιρία Συμβουλευτικής.

Ήταν για αρκετά χρόνια ενεργό μέλος της κοινότητας "Ξεναγέτης" που έχει σκοπό την ανάπτυξη των ανθρωπίνων σχέσεων σε μια λειτουργική και ανθρώπινη προοπτική.

Έχει εργαστεί για πολλά χρόνια στο διατροφολογικό κέντρο του κλινικού διαιτολόγου -διατροφολόγου Πανόπουλο Παναγιώτη ώς Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας σε διατροφολογικές διαταραχές και συνεργάζεται μέχρι σήμερα.

Επίσης σε ανδρολογική κλινική σε θέματα σεξουαλικών δυσλειτουργιών.

Παρακολουθεί ατομική, ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία και εποπτεία όπως επιτάσσει ο Βρετανικός σύλλογος Συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας και η Ελληνική Εταιρία Συμβουλευτικής.

Στο γραφείο του ως ψυχοθεραπευτής προσφέρει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική ενηλίκων σε διατροφικές διαταραχές(ψυχογενή βουλιμία, νυχτερινή υπερφαγία, παχυσαρκία), αγχώδεις διαταραχές(άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, φοβίες, ψυχαναγκασμοί), διαταραχές της διάθεσης (κατάθλιψη), αδυναμία λήψης αποφάσεων, βελτίωση διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων, ανάπτυξη -αυτογνωσία, βελτίωση αυτοεικόνας ,διαχείρηση Πένθους και σεξουαλικές δυσλειτουργίες(στυτική δυσλειτουργία, απουσία ερωτικής διάθεσης,πρόωρη εξπερμάτωση.)

Επίσης κάνει συνεδρίες Ζεύγους και συντονίζει θεραπευτικές ομάδες.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει και παρακολουθεί πλήθως ημερίδων και σεμιναρίων που έχουν σκοπό την ανάπτυξη και σωστή επαγγελματική κατάρτιση του λειτουργήματος του.

Τέλος αρθογραφεί για διάφορα θέματα - δυσκολίες του σύγχρονου ανθρώπου στην ηλεκτρονική του σελίδα και σε άλλες και έχει υπάρξει ομιλητής σε δημόσιους και ιδιωτικούς φορείς .

Αν θα μπορούσε να χαρακτηριστεί η ψυχοθεραπευτική εργασία στους πελάτες-ψυχοθεραπευόμενους του θα την ονόμαζε ευθυνοκεντρική με Συνθετικό προσανατολισμό.

"Οι δυσκολίες ,οι κρίσεις και οι ανάγκες είναι τα εργαλεία για να επιτύχουμε μια ζωή με πληρότητα αρκεί να τις προσεγγίσουμε αναπτυξιακά και όχι καταστροφικά και αυτοκαταστροφικά.Είναι εκεί που το τραύμα στη ζωή με συνειδητή επιλογή και ανάλυψη της χαμένης ευθύνης μετουσιώνεται στο θαύμα μια όμορφης λειτουργικής και ευχαριστιακής ζωής."

(Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass

It' s about learning how to dance in the rain).

Skafidas Panagiotis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, Couples Therapist, and maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. He holds a state license to practice Psychology and is a member of the EFT Greek Network. He studied Psychology at Lancaster University in England and subsequently completed a postgraduate program in Integrative Psychotherapy and Adult Counseling at the University of Derby. This provided him with the essential knowledge for a combination of approaches and techniques that he can adapt according to the individual and the needs they bring to therapy. Continuing his education, he found great interest in couples and human relationships and pursued a two-year specialization program in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. He assists individuals with various difficulties to receive support at the level they desire. With his knowledge and experience, he acts as an ally to help each psychotherapy client understand and unlock the situation they are in. His thirst for knowledge is unending, and he regularly attends seminars, webinars, workshops, and lectures both in Greece and abroad.

Giorgos Rossonis is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor with private practices in Pagkrati and Kifisia. He holds a degree from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology with a specialization in Psychology from the University of Ioannina. He possesses a Diploma in Counseling Skills from the Athens Synthesis Center and has completed postgraduate training in Integrative Psychotherapy at the same Center. Additionally, he has attended training programs on "Learning Disabilities and Counseling Skills for Specialists and Educators" and "Contemporary Issues in Child Psychiatry" at the General Children's Hospital "P. & A. Kyriakou." He has completed his internship in numerous groups both abroad and domestically within the alcohol detoxification program at the 10th Alcoholics DAFNI. Furthermore, he has worked as a Counselor on the 24-hour psychological support line for the armed forces at the Inter-Branch Mental Health Center of the Armed Forces, as well as in the Wishes Department of Make-A-Wish Greece. Finally, he is a member of the European Society of Integrative Psychotherapy and the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy. As a psychotherapist, he is dedicated to helping individuals on their journey toward self-discovery, confronting their fears, and progressing toward self-actualization.

Evangelia Raftopoulou is a Person-Centered Psychotherapist and Focusing practitioner, General Secretary and active member of the Hellenic Network of European Women (HNEW). In her private practice, she offers a safe and accepting space where individuals can connect with themselves, recognize their needs, and find their own pace of change. She has experience supporting women who have experienced gender-based violence, as well as in conflict management and violence prevention in the school environment. Through the therapeutic relationship, she aims to create an atmosphere of trust and empathy, where each person can stand with respect toward their personal history and move towards a more authentic and free life.

Kaltsouni Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and completed her postgraduate studies at the University of Utrecht, specializing in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology. Additionally, she is a trainee in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations in Athens. What attracted her to Systemic therapy is the holistic perspective on the individual. From this viewpoint, the psychological focus shifts from the individual to the whole, resulting in an expansion of our "internal lens" that leads to a multifactorial understanding of our internal organization. Regarding her professional experience, in recent years, she has worked at the Association for Mental Health in Patras (S.O.PSY.), aiming to provide psychological support to individuals with psychosocial difficulties. Finally, she has worked with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), where she contributed to the psychosocial rehabilitation of vulnerable groups.

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.

Konstantoulaki Eleni MSc, MA is a licensed Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist specialized in the Systemic - Existential approach, with experience in the treatment of adolescents, young adults, adults, couples (EFT | Emotionally Focused Therapy) and families. She provides psychotherapy both individually and in group settings, with sessions available online. Her goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment where each individual or group can feel acceptance and trust, having the space to explore thoughts, feelings, and relationships, progressing with awareness towards a more conscious, meaningful, and authentic life.

Papanikolaou Natalia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a professional license with protocol number 1771 / 20-02-2019. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Panteion University and an honors graduate of a postgraduate diploma from the Medical Department of Athens, as well as a second postgraduate diploma from the Pedagogical Department of Athens, where she was admitted with a full scholarship. She has completed a four-year specialization program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies (EISS), certified by the EABCT. Additionally, she has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and has completed a training program in Clinical Psychopathology within the framework of the program at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens. Furthermore, she has received certification for the Ariston Test – a career orientation tool. Her special interests include anxiety and depressive disorders, relationship counseling, self-image, and personality disorders. Currently, she works as a school psychologist as well as privately, conducting sessions with adults, children, and adolescents, including online sessions. Sessions are conducted in Greek and English.

Mylonaki Lydia is a graduate psychologist from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a postgraduate diploma in forensic psychology from Nottingham Trent University, UK. She is also a Systemic-Family psychotherapist and EMDR therapist. Additionally, she has been trained in Problem Management +, both as a counselor and supervisor, as well as a trainer. She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the British Psychological Society, ELESYTH, and EMDR Hellas, with extensive professional experience in a variety of therapeutic settings, including inpatient environments and community-based psychotherapy groups. She began her career working in the national health system and continued in the NHS UK, working in various facilities focused on the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with mental health difficulties. She has also worked in English prisons and in victim support with Victim Support UK. Over the past four years, she has provided consultancy services in various organizations working with the refugee population, including clinics, community centers, and reception facilities. Her primary goal is to support, treat, integrate, and rehabilitate refugees experiencing mental health challenges. Furthermore, she serves as a Lecturer in Forensic and Clinical Psychology at City Unity College. She also maintains a private practice in Kaisariani, offering mental health services to individuals, couples, and families, as well as group psychotherapy, with particular expertise in anxiety, depression, and trauma. In her private practice, she addresses a wide range of cases, utilizing her experience and scientific expertise, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individualized needs of each person she undertakes.