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Tsouki Sofia MSc is a Psychologist and conducts online sessions. She holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University in the Netherlands and is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has completed extensive professional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, and has further specialized in various programs including adolescent psychopathology, panic crisis management, sexual education, special education, and Mindfulness intervention techniques. She has many years of professional experience in public and private institutions, as well as working independently. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychosocial support to children, adolescents, and families, while maintaining a private practice offering individual and group psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Additionally, she has collaborated with Day Centers for children with autism spectrum disorders, kindergartens, camps, and psychoeducational settings. Her clinical approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, integrating contemporary psychoeducation and mindfulness techniques, aiming for meaningful support and empowerment of her clients.

Η Κοντοπυράκη Ελευθερία, MSc είναι Στρατιωτικός Ψυχολόγος- Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Παλλήνη, όπου πραγματοποιεί ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας της Σχολής Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Ρεθύμνου, ενώ πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Ναυτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών. Είναι επίσης κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης (MSc) στην "Προαγωγή Ψυχικής Υγείας- Πρόληψη Ψυχιατρικών Διαταραχών» με βαθμό «Άριστα» της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει εξειδικευθεί στη Γνωσιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας (ΕΠΙΨΥ), Νευροεπιστημών και Ιατρικής Ακριβείας «Κώστας Στεφανής» και το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών- Ιατρική Σχολή- Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική σύμφωνα με τα κριτήρια της European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Παράλληλα ενημερώνεται για τις εξελίξεις του επιστημονικού πεδίου της Ψυχολογίας συμμετέχοντας σε ημερίδες και συνέδρια και συνεχίζει την επιμόρφωσή της με σεμινάρια εξειδίκευσης σε θέματα απώλειας και πένθους. Από το 2016 εργάζεται σε ποικίλες δομές των Ενόπλων Δυνάμεων, συμπεριλαμβανομένων πρωτοβάθμιων  και δευτεροβάθμιων μονάδων φροντίδας ψυχικής υγείας, όπου αναλαμβάνει την υποστήριξη εσωτερικών ασθενών και των συγγενών τους, παρέχει συμβουλευτική στη διαχείριση κρίσεων και τηλεφωνική ψυχολογική υποστήριξη στους καλούντες, πραγματοποιεί ψυχοθεραπευτικές συνεδρίες με εξωτερικούς ασθενείς κατόπιν παραπομπής και με λήπτες υγείας κατόπιν αιτήματός τους, διεκπεραιώνει αξιολογήσεις Νοημοσύνης (WAIS-IV), συνεργάζεται με επαγγελματίες υγείας άλλων ειδικοτήτων για την υποστήριξη ασθενών με χρόνια νοσήματα και των συγγενών τους,  συντονίζει- εποπτεύει ομάδες ψυχοκοινωνικής μέριμνας σε Αττική και Πελοπόννησο και συμμετέχει στην επιλογή και ανάπτυξη προσωπικού. Είναι τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΑΜ. 3698). Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στην Παλλήνη προσφέρει ατομικές συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες με συναισθηματικές διαταραχές και αγχώδεις εκδηλώσεις .

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.

Nektaria Siatra is a Psychologist based in Agia Paraskevi, specializing in counseling and psychotherapy for adults.

She is trained in systemic therapy and in supporting couples and families, and has attended specialized seminars on depression, anxiety, psychological trauma, and sexuality.

Her professional experience includes work in mental health residential facilities, as well as in support centers for adolescents, parents, and families. In her private practice, she offers individual sessions with a focus on the systemic approach, emphasizing the role of human relationships in emotional well-being.

As a Psychologist and Systemic Therapist, she is committed to mental health care and to strengthening interpersonal connections. She works with adolescents, couples, and families, while consistently continuing her theoretical and practical training through ongoing education, personal therapy, and supervision.

She believes that personal growth and emotional balance require nurturing meaningful relationships that offer inspiration, support, and purpose. Self-care and the care of our relationships form the foundation of a fulfilling and authentic life.

From the perspective of Systemic Thinking, each person is seen as part of a broader whole. Every change in one member of the system has the potential to bring positive transformation to the entire system. People often experience psychological distress within relationships—but through genuine and supportive interaction, those same relationships can become a space for healing and growth.

Ioannis Papadimas is a licensed psychologist, holding a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a full member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS) since 2020. He has specialized in Psychoanalytic–Psychodynamic Psychotherapy through his training at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy, and he has also completed postgraduate training in Psychoeducation and Behavioral Family Therapy.His professional background includes collaborations with well-established mental health and social care organizations. He has worked as a psychologist at The Smile of the Child, as well as at the Lilian Voudouri Foundation, where he served as coordinator in a Supported Living Residence (SYD). In addition, he has held the position of psychologist and scientific supervisor at the Association for the Care of Minors and Youth. He completed his internship at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (Dafni) and offered voluntary psychological support through the Social Services of the Municipality of Fyli.Currently, he provides online psychotherapy services from his private practice based in Ano Liosia, working with adults and adolescents on a wide range of psychological issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, emotional disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-esteem and identity issues, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. He also offers parental counseling and family support.His therapeutic approach focuses on building a stable, authentic, and safe therapeutic relationship, where individuals are encouraged to explore their inner world, process past experiences, and strengthen their psychological resilience in order to bring about meaningful and lasting change in their lives.

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."

Makoglou Nina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.), a Master's degree in "Applied Developmental Psychology" from the Hellenic Open University (HOU), and has completed a 4-year specialization in Systemic-Family Psychotherapy.

She has worked as a trainee, volunteer, and psychologist in public and private mental health facilities. Additionally, she has collaborated with educational institutions, providing individual and group counseling services to children, adolescents, and parents. Concurrently, she has privately offered psychotherapy and counseling sessions to adults, adolescents, and families.

She has attended seminars, training programs, and specialization courses in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Counseling, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Emotional Binge Eating, loss and serious illness management, among others.

To date, she works privately, offering counseling and psychotherapy services (both face-to-face and online).

She specializes in issues related to anxiety, loss, traumatic experiences, interpersonal relationships, and parental counseling.

She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) as well as a regular member of the Systemic Society of Northern Greece (SEVE).

She believes that each individual is unique; therefore, her approach combines elements from different therapeutic models and methods, tailored to the needs of each person within a framework of safety and trust.

Η Χρύσα Πήλιου είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, είναι συγγραφέας του βιβλίου αυτοβοήθειας «Βάλε χρώμα στις πληγές σου».Και επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη του HarmonyLife.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Πειραϊκό Ινστιτούτο Συνθετικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, με εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική, την Ψυχοδυναμική και τη Συστημική προσέγγιση. Έχει επίσης ολοκληρώσει μονοετή εκπαίδευση στην Κλινική Ύπνωση. Η επιπλέον κατάρτισή της περιλαμβάνει Breathwork Level 1 (GPBA Certification Training, 262 ώρες) και Mindfulness & Meditation Therapy.

Είναι απόφοιτη του London Metropolitan University με πτυχίο BSc (Hons) in Psychology και διάκριση First Class Honours. Παράλληλα, ολοκληρώνει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές MSc in Clinical Psychology στο ίδιο πανεπιστήμιο. Είναι επίσης κάτοχος BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Psychology.

Στο θεραπευτικό της έργο εργάζεται με ενήλικες, εφήβους, ζευγάρια και ομάδες, καλύπτοντας ένα ευρύ φάσμα θεμάτων ψυχικής υγείας και διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων. Μεταξύ αυτών περιλαμβάνονται το άγχος και οι αγχώδεις διαταραχές, οι κρίσεις πανικού, οι φοβίες, οι συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, τα ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, τα ζητήματα αυτοεκτίμησης και οι δυσκολίες στη διαχείριση των συναισθημάτων. Ασχολείται επίσης με τις δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, την επικοινωνία και τη διαχείριση συγκρούσεων, καθώς και με την κατανόηση και επεξεργασία του ψυχικού τραύματος. Παράλληλα, υποστηρίζει ανθρώπους που αντιμετωπίζουν προκλήσεις λόγω σημαντικών αλλαγών στη ζωή τους ή χρόνιων παθήσεων, οι οποίες επηρεάζουν τη συναισθηματική τους κατάσταση και την καθημερινότητά τους.

Τέλος, αναλαμβάνει την υποστήριξη εταιρειών σε θέματα ανθρώπινου δυναμικού και επαγγελματικής ευημερίας, αξιοποιώντας την 15ετή επαγγελματική της εμπειρία στον τραπεζικό τομέα, όπου εργάστηκε σε θέσεις Human Resources και υποστήριξης Διοίκησης.

Koutsafti-Fragkou Iris is a Psychologist and a trainee Systemic Psychotherapist. She provides individual psychotherapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parent counseling sessions. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her studies, she completed an internship at the Institute of Systemic Behavioral Analysis in Nea Smyrni, where she worked with children on the autism spectrum. Additionally, she has volunteered at the Adolescent and Youth Mental Health Unit of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas." Furthermore, she has attended the one-year training program in Systemic Counseling at the Psychotherapy and Counseling Center "Peri Psychis" and is currently undergoing advanced training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the "Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships."

Karoutsou Olga is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has specialized through a four-year training program in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). This is a humanistic approach tailored to the needs and capabilities of each individual. Alongside counseling and psychotherapy for adults, she also provides psychological support for adolescents and parental counseling, having specialized in Child Psychology (MSc, Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. In the context of her professional practice, she has worked at the Educational and Counseling Support Center of Nea Ionia and in private preschools, while also volunteering her services to new mothers and pregnant women facing financial difficulties. Believing in the continuous development of the individual, she pursues personal and professional growth through personal psychotherapy, supervision, and further training. In her professional experience to date, she has collaborated with individuals dealing with issues in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, depression, experiencing transitional life phases, or seeking a general improvement in their quality of life. She believes that within us lie the necessary strengths to improve our quality of life and accompanies each person on their therapeutic journey with equality and respect. Finally, it is worth mentioning that, beyond her studies in Psychology and Psychotherapy, she holds a degree in engineering from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Marianna Papadopoulou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist. She completed her Psychology studies (BSc Hons) at the University of East London, while her postgraduate training is in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy at the Centre for the Investigation of Human Relations (4 years). She holds an Advanced Professional Diploma in Counseling from the International European University of Paris, has been trained in Psychoeducation, and has received additional training related to substances and addictions from KETHEA. She is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Hellenic Society for Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH).

Her career began in the social sciences, with a degree in Political Science and postgraduate studies in Sociology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. For many years, she worked in positions that required substantial contact and interaction with people, supporting groups and individuals in demanding, changing, and international work environments. She had the opportunity to collaborate with people from different cultural backgrounds and to come into direct contact with the difficulties hidden behind roles, responsibilities, and transitions. This experience served as a springboard for her engagement with Psychology.

As a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, she works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families of various ages who are facing difficulties, challenges, or are in a transitional phase. Sessions are addressed to individuals living in Greece or abroad and can be conducted either in person or online, in Greek or English.

Daktylidi Flora, MSc, is a Clinical Psychologist - Child Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Marousi, providing psychotherapy and psychological support to adults, adolescents, and children, as well as parental counseling and couples therapy. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where each individual can freely express themselves, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop their personal strengths.

She is a graduate of the undergraduate Psychology program and the postgraduate Clinical Psychology program at the European University Cyprus.

During her training, she gained significant clinical experience by completing her internship at the Refugee Department of the Red Cross, while also completing over 1000 hours of practical training at the Toxotis Foundation, which supports adults with intellectual disabilities, as well as at the Psychiatric Services of Cyprus.

Simultaneously, she continuously updates her knowledge through seminars and specializations in modern therapeutic approaches, such as couples therapy, aiming to provide comprehensive and scientifically validated mental health services.

She has also collaborated as a psychologist with businesses, supporting employees' mental well-being and professional development.

She believes that psychotherapy can be a vital tool for change and personal growth, helping individuals manage difficulties, strengthen their psychological resilience, and improve their quality of life.

Aggelopoulou Aggeliki is a licensed Psychologist maintaining a private practice in Athens in the Hilton area, holding a degree in Psychology from the University of Essex (United Kingdom) and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology (MSc) from London Metropolitan University. She specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adult Counseling, and the administration of psychometric tests MMPI-2 and MMPI-3. She continues to advance professionally through specialized training in modern psychotherapy methods such as Virtual Reality Therapy (VRET) and psychological assessment, aiming to provide evidence-based and personalized care. She is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), a full member of the Hellenic Counseling Society (HCS), and a full member of the European Association for Counselling (EAC).

Sompolou Grigoria BSc, MA, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - EMDR Therapist, operating a private practice in Thrakomakedones. She holds a degree from Swansea University in Wales, with postgraduate training in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy as well as in childhood and welfare. She has taught Psychology for several years at AKMI Metropolitan College, and at her private practice, she provides specialized individual and group psychotherapy services, as well as counseling for couples and families. Additionally, she has extensive experience in psychological support related to issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, and addressing relationship challenges among partners, family members, parents, and children (parenting schools). Finally, the Psychologist - Psychotherapist has attended numerous seminars, conferences, and symposia and is a member of the British Psychological Society, the Hellenic Psychological Society, the United Kingdom Association of Psychotherapy Integration, and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy.

Elisavet Karavokyri is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist, graduate of the University Paris 8-Lumières. She has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology-Psychotherapies (Master 2) at the same University and holds a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive-Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), as well as in Special Education and Speech Therapy. Her experience in psychiatric institutions and psychotherapeutic centers in Greece and France has enabled her to gain an in-depth understanding and to support individuals experiencing various forms of psychological distress, whether related to deeper personal difficulties or developmental and emotional challenges, using a holistic approach. She has attended seminars and conferences on mental health and continues to enrich her knowledge of contemporary developments in the field of psychotherapy. Concurrently, she provides therapeutic support to children and adolescents, focusing on issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and interpersonal relationships.

Elisavet Karavokyri follows a person-centered approach, demonstrating understanding and respect for the individual's psychological pace and unique needs. Her goal is to contribute meaningfully to empowering the individual and developing more effective adaptive mechanisms and emotional regulation, thereby enhancing their quality of life.

Tourlente Nikoletta is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ilioupoli. She studied Psychology at the University of Crete and completed a Master of Science (M.Sc.) specialization in Social Psychiatry at the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. Additionally, she pursued further studies by completing the interdisciplinary University Clinical Postgraduate Training Program “Group Dynamics in Psychiatric Settings” at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens. She has significant experience having worked as a Psychologist in the adult Psychiatric Clinic of the Regional University General Hospital of Heraklion (Pe.Pa.G.N.H.), at the Social Psychiatry Company "P. Sakellaropoulos," and at the Institute of Mental Health for Children & Adults (I.P.S.Y.P.E.) "P. Sakellaropoulos.”

Zoumpoulaki Xara is a psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. She holds a professional license to practice psychology and maintains a private practice based in Dafni, Attica. She completed her postgraduate studies in the program "Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been trained and collaborated with mental health structures and public organizations such as Attikon University General Hospital (2nd Psychiatric Clinic and Liaison Psychiatry), the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults (Psychiatric Home Care), the NGO Homestart Athens, and the organization Megalo Mas Spiti. She works as a psychologist in collaboration with centers in Athens, offering psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parental counseling. She has attended numerous seminars and additional training in mental health and psychotherapy topics with the aim of continuous professional development. She provides individual therapy sessions addressing a wide range of human difficulties and conditions.