Health professionals for Couple counseling

Vaggelis Petritzikis is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He provides psychotherapeutic support to adults and couples, offering a safe and supportive environment that enhances understanding, self-awareness, and personal development.

He addresses issues related to anxiety, stress, panic attacks, depression, grief, loss, and breakups, as well as relationship difficulties, couples therapy, anger management, communication, and work-related stress. Additionally, he supports individuals seeking to strengthen their self-confidence, self-esteem, and emotional balance.

With respect and empathy, he creates a safe and supportive space where each person can discover the power of change.

Clinical Psychologist Vazouras Mixalis graduated from the Psychology Department of the American College of Greece (DEREE). He then completed his postgraduate studies in the Clinical Psychology program at Utrecht University. He has been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy during his postgraduate studies and has attended seminars on grief management, trauma, and the provision of psychological first aid. He has volunteered at the Sismanoglio Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic and the NGO M.A.N.A. Finally, in recent years, he has worked as a psychologist in private centers and as a clinical psychologist in a rehabilitation center. Currently, he manages his private practice.

Emirza Savvina MSc is a Psychologist - Family Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She holds a degree from the Psychology Program of the Faculty of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated with honors from the postgraduate program "Health Promotion and Education" at the Medical School of the same University. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Drama (CBD) as well as in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Additionally, she completed further training in the annual program "Child Psychiatry - Child Psychology" at the University of the Aegean and received training in the Rorschach projective personality test and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III). She completed her practical training at the Special Education Workshop "MARGARITA" and at the Substance Abuse Prevention Center of the Municipality of Kifisia OKANA, "PRONOI." Since 2013, she has gained significant professional experience offering her services as a Psychologist in Psychoeducational Centers. She provides support to infertile couples and individuals undergoing in vitro fertilization. Her personal therapy and temperament support the belief that "strength comes through sharing." Finally, Ms. Emirza has attended and continues to attend numerous conferences and seminars aimed at ongoing professional development in her field of expertise and has presented numerous papers.

Kourkouli Nelli is a graduate psychologist from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has a 4-year specialization in systemic-group psychotherapy from the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, which is certified by the EFTA (European Family Therapy Association).

With over 15 years of experience in psychotherapeutic practice, she has worked both privately and in mental health agencies and structures with numerous adults, providing individual psychotherapy sessions. For the past 12 years, she has been working in the Social Service at local government, offering psychological support.

Currently, in her private practice, she provides specialized services in individual counseling, family group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. She addresses individuals facing problems with their intimate and/or family relationships, difficulties in managing their emotions, as well as those who wish to gain better self-understanding.

Particular emphasis is placed on confidentiality, safety, and freedom of expression within the therapeutic framework. Through the psychotherapeutic process, the aim is for the client, through the mutual relationship with the therapist, to gain awareness of the dynamics of their personal relationships, recognize their uniqueness, discover their personal strength, and evolve.

She continuously participates actively in scientific conferences and seminars, aiming for ongoing professional development.

She is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Karakosta Arianna is a Psychotherapist trained in the Systemic-Family approach at the Athens Center for Human Education. In her clinical practice, she provides individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults with anxiety and emotional difficulties, identity issues, as well as couples therapy and parental counseling. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College in the United States and her Master of Science degree in Social Psychology from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in the United Kingdom. Since 1996, she has been teaching Psychology in the International Baccalaureate program at the Athens College and other schools, possessing extensive experience in supporting adolescents and coordinating empowerment groups. Concurrently, she has practical experience from the Nea Irakleio Medical-Pedagogical Center in the psychological and learning assessment of children and adolescents. She consistently follows developments in her field by participating in educational seminars and conferences organized by the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis (HSP), Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Association (PPAA), the Galinos Institute of Mental Health, and Deree College. She conducts psychotherapy sessions in both Greek and English, offering a safe and supportive space for exploring the self, relationships, and personal identity, with respect for the uniqueness of each individual.

Tassi Marianna is a Psychologist with a diverse educational background and extensive experience, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. Her goal is to help individuals navigate life’s challenges and promote meaningful growth through the transformative world of psychotherapy.

With a solid foundation in Psychology complemented by a second degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychiatry, along with further training in Integrative Psychotherapy, she brings a multifaceted perspective to mental health. Simultaneously, she continuously enhances her skills and knowledge through numerous seminars aimed at better personal and professional development. In her private practice, she offers a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without any restrictions. Applying the principles of Integrative Psychotherapy, she provides personalized treatment tailored to your unique needs. In addition to individual therapy, she specializes in group therapy and couples counseling. Together, you will learn and develop effective coping strategies and improve communication, thereby fostering stronger relationships. With numerous seminars, trainings, and practical experience in the field, she is dedicated to staying informed about the latest advancements in psychotherapy to ensure the highest quality of care.

Η Μαίρη Προκοπίου Δέδε είναι Κοινωνική Λειτουργός-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και δραστηριοποιείται επαγγελματικά μεταξύ Αθήνας και Λευκωσίας. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας και της ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης, με έμφαση στην ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και εφήβων και στη διαχείριση απαιτητικών συνθηκών ζωής, άγχους και συναισθηματικής επιβάρυνσης.

Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και εμπιστευτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, μέσα στο οποίο ο θεραπευόμενος μπορεί να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τις σκέψεις και τα συναισθήματά του και να αναπτύξει πιο λειτουργικούς τρόπους αντιμετώπισης των δυσκολιών της καθημερινότητας.

Κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Σπουδών στην "Οργάνωση και Διαχείριση Ανακουφιστικής και Υποστηρικτικής Φροντίδας Χρόνιων Πασχόντων" από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοθεραπείας, Επαγγελματικής και Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης (ΙΨΕΠΑ) στη Λευκωσία, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει Κλινικό Φροντιστήριο εκπαίδευσης δεξιοτήτων στις Διαταραχές Προσωπικότητας από την Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών.

Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιστημονικής της κατάρτισης έχει παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένα προγράμματα επιμόρφωσης, μεταξύ των οποίων Συμβουλευτική Εξαρτήσεων από το ΕΚΠΑ (2011), ετήσια μετεκπαίδευση στην Παιδοψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου (2021), καθώς και το πρόγραμμα «Βασικές Αρχές Ψυχοθεραπείας – Ψυχοδυναμική Προσέγγιση» του Κέντρου Επιμόρφωσης και Δια Βίου Μάθησης του ΕΚΠΑ (2023–2024). Επιπλέον έχει ολοκληρώσει πρόγραμμα επιμόρφωσης στις Ψυχολογικές Προσεγγίσεις του Παιδικού Σχεδίου από το Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων (2024). Παράλληλα, βρίσκεται σε εξέλιξη των σπουδών της στο πρόγραμμα BSc (Hons) in Psychology του University of Essex.

Από το 2012 έως το 2023 εργάστηκε ως Συντονίστρια Κλινικών Μελετών στο Α΄ Παθολογικό και Ογκολογικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Αντικαρκινικού - Ογκολογικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών «Ο Άγιος Σάββας», ως επιστημονική συνεργάτης της Ελληνική Ογκολογική Εκπαίδευση και Πράξη, αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στην ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη ασθενών και οικογενειών στο πλαίσιο της ογκολογίας. Στο παρελθόν έχει εργαστεί στη ΜΚΟ "Πνοή Αγάπης".

Έχει ενεργή παρουσία στην επιστημονική κοινότητα μέσω συμμετοχής σε συνέδρια, ως μέλος οργανωτικών και επιστημονικών επιτροπών αλλά και ως ομιλήτρια, ενώ υπήρξε Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη της ετήσιας Ψυχοκοινωνικής Ημερίδας στην Ογκολογία που διοργανωνόταν από την επιστημονική εταιρεία Ελληνική Ογκολογική Εκπαίδευση & Πράξη. Είναι συν-συγγραφέας της ελληνικής έκδοσης «Οδηγός Επιβίωσης Ασθενών με Καρκίνο», ενώ εργασίες και δημοσιεύσεις της έχουν παρουσιαστεί σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια και έχουν δημοσιευθεί σε ελληνικά και αγγλόφωνα επιστημονικά περιοδικά, συμπεριλαμβανομένων συνεδρίων της Εταιρείας Παθολόγων Ογκολόγων Ελλάδος καθώς και διεθνών οργανισμών όπως η European Association for Palliative Care, η MASCC/ISOO και η International Psycho-Oncology Society.

Παράλληλα διατηρεί ενημερωτική παρουσία στα μέσα κοινωνικής δικτύωσης μέσω της σελίδας “@another_point_of_psychoview”, όπου μοιράζεται ψυχοεκπαιδευτικό περιεχόμενο σχετικά με τη λειτουργία του νου, τις ανθρώπινες σχέσεις και την ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα.

Xasapi Theodora Kai Synergates is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Patras, where she collaborates with Psychologist Haloulou Sofia. Ms. Xasapi graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. She trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy and completed her internship at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dromokaitio". She received further training in "Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents" at the Child Psychiatry Clinic of the University of Athens and additionally was trained in "Biofeedback & Psychophysiological Disorders" at the Certified Lifelong Learning Center "Diastasi". Finally, Ms. Xasapi completed advanced training in Positive Psychology at Panteion University. She serves as a Psychologist, Health Officer in the Hellenic Police, and is a member of the Negotiators team in the aforementioned force, having been appointed in 2015 as the National Contact Point in the European Network of Experts on Police Psychology issues. For her, respect for the personality of the client, genuine care, empowerment of their self-confidence, and reinforcement of their value as a free individual are important guides and principles of her work.

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.

Christina Papageorgiou is a Clinical Psychologist and Sociologist, a graduate of Deree-The American College of Greece and Panteion University. She holds a Professional License and is a Psychotherapist, trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling KE.PSY.SY. She has finished the master's program in Clinical Psychology at the Erasmus University of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, as she has also attended the master's program in Special Education and Rehabilitation at the University of Macedonia. Finally, she has a diploma in Applied Counseling from KE.PSY.SY. At present, she works, alongside her private office, as a Psychologist in a Center for Special Treatments and continues to attend educational programs and trainings in her field. Provides individual sessions, couples' counselling, parents' counselling, and LGBTQI+ counselling, live and online, as well as in English.

Adamtziloglou Maxi is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pagkrati. She is a graduate of the Psychology School at the University of Lumière Lyon 2 and holds a Master's degree in "Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology" from the Psychology Department of the same university. In France, she worked in Child Psychiatry Centers and Day Centers providing individual and group psychotherapies. In Greece, she has collaborated with private and international humanitarian organizations offering counseling services to vulnerable population groups (refugee populations, victims of gender-based violence, etc.). She has extensive experience in the humanitarian field providing crisis intervention services. Simultaneously, she has also worked in Special Therapy Centers providing individual psychotherapy and parent counseling services. Furthermore, Ms. Adamtziloglou specializes in Systemic Psychotherapy and in her private practice offers specialized adult psychotherapy services, couple therapy, and parent counseling both online and in person.

Angeliki Voulgaroglou is a Clinical Psychologist, holding undergraduate degrees from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology from Erasmus University of Rotterdam. She is trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling for individuals, families, couples, and groups, integrating the systemic perspective into her entire clinical practice.

As a therapist, she approaches the individual within the context of their relationships and interactions, emphasizing patterns that shape behavior, emotions, and communication. Her goal is the joint exploration of new ways of connection and understanding within a safe and collaborative therapeutic environment.

She has worked both in specialized therapy centers and hospital settings, with significant experience at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Papageorgiou General Hospital. She has expertise in adult psychotherapy, family therapy, couple therapy, parent counseling, as well as therapeutic support for children and adolescents. 

Pappa Euaggelia is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ioannina, offering psychological support and psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) certified by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (HSCBT). She completed her postgraduate studies (MSc) in Cognitive Neurorehabilitation at the Medical School of the University of Thessaly, where she specialized in the identification, assessment, and rehabilitation of cognitive deficits related to neurological disorders such as dementia, multiple sclerosis, cerebrovascular accidents, and others. She has worked as a School Psychologist in Primary and Secondary Education units. Her goal is to work collaboratively with her clients, with respect and trust, to help them recognize the difficulties they face and to set realistic goals together that will lead to effective change.