Health professionals for Sadness and distress near Kypseli

Mpousmpoureli Stefania is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, with postgraduate studies in Neuroscience from the University of Sydney. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Surrey and continues to train in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Multidisciplinary Psychotherapeutic Center "Synghiseis." She has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Surrey and as a Corporate Wellness Consultant at Travelgems. To date, she volunteers as a Psychologist at milamou.gr and serves as a Psychologist - Retreat Coordinator at the international organization "Enrich Global." In private practice, she provides psychotherapeutic support to adults, adolescents, and couples, focusing on relationships, anxiety, self-awareness, and communication improvement. Her goal is to understand personal and family dynamics within a safe and supportive framework.

Matthaiou Dimitrios is a Psychologist and Child Psychologist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Psychotherapy and Counseling Center and maintains a private practice in the Gyzi area of Attica.

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.

Katerina Fragkou is a psychologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, with a Master's in Clinical Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neurosciences from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her clinical training, she has gained experience in various hospital and research settings. She has worked at the 414 Military Hospital and in the Neurology and Psychiatry Clinics of Aiginiteio Hospital, where she specialized in the diagnosis and support of individuals with neurological and psychiatric disorders. Additionally, she has collaborated with ELEPAP, acquiring valuable experience in the rehabilitation of individuals with neurodevelopmental difficulties. Concurrently, she has completed one year of training in Forensic Psychology and Psychiatric Forensics at the "Peri Psychis" Institute, as well as in counseling LGBTQIA2+ individuals. She has also received training in mood disorder management through the Bipolar Lab program, focusing on support for individuals with depression and bipolar disorder. She continuously enriches her knowledge and clinical practice, pursuing further specialization in Psychopathology at the Research University Mental Health Institute (E.P.I.PSY.) and has completed an advanced seminar at Panteion University on the prevention of gender-based violence and the enhancement of women's mental health. She is currently in the final year of training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. In parallel, she is training in EMDR Therapy through the certified TACT Hellas program, as well as in the diagnosis and treatment of psychosexual disorders at E.P.I.PSY. Through her multifaceted training, she applies scientifically validated psychotherapeutic methods, tailoring her approach to the unique needs of each individual.

Farantakis Giannis is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ano Patisia. He is a graduate of the four-year Psychology program at Athens Metropolitan College and holds a postgraduate degree in Reichian Body Psychotherapy "Body Posture and Character" from the Hellenic Institute of Neurophytotherapy & Character Analysis "Wilhelm Reich". Concurrently, he has specialized as a Psychotherapist in body psychotherapy at the "Wilhelm Reich" Center. He has gained significant work experience, having served as a workgroup coordinator for the improvement and development of interpersonal and client relations at the company Web-Net Digital Agency, as well as working as a Psychotherapist at the mental health service provider company Man Of Style. He also provided psychological support on the counseling helpline "Together for the Child 11525". In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each client.

Ms. Malliou Panou MSc, DHP, MBPsS is a certified Psychologist - Psychotherapist with license number 5854. She studied Psychology in the UK and Australia. She completed postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at City St George's, University of London. She has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology and has specialized in individual, group, and family therapy through a four-year clinical program. Additionally, she has specialized in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as in the treatment of psychosexual disorders through two-year programs at the Research University Mental Health Institute and the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is also involved in designing prevention and health promotion programs at both individual and community levels. She collaborates with physicians and health professionals where interdisciplinary cooperation is deemed necessary for effective therapeutic intervention. A wide range of disorders and difficulties are addressed (Depression, mood disorders, borderline personality disorder, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, health-related behavior issues, health anxiety, interpersonal problems, adjustment difficulties, grief). Finally, she is a member of the British Psychological Society, the Hellenic Society of Systemic and Family Therapy, and the European Society for Sexual Medicine.

Pittaras Aggelos is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Galatsi. He completed his studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Department of Psychology, from which he obtained his degree, and subsequently trained at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He has gained extensive experience, having also worked as a Psychologist for the Municipality of Petroupoli. He addresses a wide range of issues with respect for each client, including fear management, anxiety management, relationship counseling, personal development and self-improvement, and management of depression, anger, and grief.

Giannou Dimitra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology from Royal Holloway University of London and a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from University College London. Furthermore, she is undergoing training in the Systemic - Dialectical - Multilevel - Multifocal Approach at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (AKMA), with a specialization in Systemic Family and Group Psychotherapy. Professionally, she has worked as a psychologist and psychotherapist in various settings, including the Child Neurodevelopmental Care Center, The HOME Project, and the "Hatzipaterio" Child Rehabilitation and Support Center. Additionally, she has collaborated with the organization E.K.PO.S.P.O. "Nostos," and since 2025, she has been working as a Psychologist - Family Psychotherapist at the Day Center for Eating Disorders "Elpizo" of EPAPSY.

Tragara Elena is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Ano Patisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and has been trained in the Gestalt therapeutic approach at the Psychotherapy and Training Center "Gestalt Foundation." As part of her studies, she completed her internship at the 251st General Air Force Hospital, as well as at the Clinical and Research Department of the Institut Curie in Paris, France. Additionally, she has received training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital through the "Panagiotis Oulis" program. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Blocks Rehab Philoktitis," where she collaborated with individuals suffering from chronic conditions, as well as patients requiring psychological support during their rehabilitation and recovery following sudden health issues. Her objective is to create a safe space for individuals seeking to deeply understand themselves and evolve the way they relate to others. Within her practice, Ground Psychotherapy, a multipurpose psychotherapy space operates, founded on the principles of human care and empathy towards people's needs. It is a supportive environment that simultaneously provides the appropriate ground for the emergence of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and needs. Mental health services offered include individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and counseling.

Κλινική Κοινωνική Λειτουργός και Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με περισσότερα από είκοσι χρόνια επαγγελματικής εμπειρίας στον χώρο της υγείας και πολυετή κλινική παρουσία στην ψυχική υγεία. Η επαγγελματική μου ταυτότητα διαμορφώθηκε μέσα από μια συνεχή εξελικτική πορεία, όπου η Κοινωνική Εργασία, η εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική προσέγγιση, η κλινική εμπειρία και η επιστημονική εξέλιξη συνθέτουν ένα ενιαίο και αλληλεξαρτώμενο πλαίσιο επαγγελματικής σκέψης και πρακτικής.

Η Κοινωνική Εργασία συνέβαλε συμπληρωματικά στη διαμόρφωση της νέας επαγγελματικής μου ταυτότητας, εισάγοντάς με στη βιοψυχοκοινωνική και πολιτισμική θεώρηση της υγείας (νους και σώμα), στην κατανόηση του ανθρώπου ως μέλους αλληλοεπιδρώντων κοινωνικών συστημάτων και στην αξία της κοινοτικής προσέγγισης, της διεπιστημονικής συνεργασίας και της ψυχοκοινωνικής αποκατάστασης. Η πολυετής εργασία μου σε δημόσιες νοσοκομειακές και κοινοτικές υπηρεσίες υγείας (ψυχικής και σωματικής) εδραίωσε αυτή τη θεώρηση μέσα από την καθημερινή κλινική πράξη, την αξιολόγηση και διαχείριση σύνθετων περιστατικών, τη συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία ατόμων, ζευγαριών, γονέων και οικογενειών, την παρέμβαση σε κρίση και τη συνεργασία με διεπιστημονικές θεραπευτικές ομάδες. Η συστημική μου ταυτότητα διαμορφώθηκε μέσα από την πολυετή εκπαίδευση στο Αθηναϊκό Κέντρο Μελέτης του Ανθρώπου (Α.Κ.Μ.Α.), η οποία αποτέλεσε τη φυσική συνέχεια και εμβάθυνση της επαγγελματικής μου πορείας. Η φιλοσοφία του Α.Κ.Μ.Α., βασισμένη στο βιοψυχοκοινωνικό μοντέλο και στην διαλεκτική-πολυεπίπεδη και πολυεστιακή προσέγγιση, συνέβαλε ουσιαστικά στη διαμόρφωση της θεραπευτικής μου στάσης. Η θεωρητική κατάρτιση συνδυάστηκε με προσωπική ανάπτυξη σε ομαδική θεραπευτική ψυχοθεραπεία, εποπτευόμενη κλινική πρακτική με ενεργή συμμετοχή σε θεραπευτικές και εκπαιδευτικές ομάδες, συνθεραπεία και εποπτεία, καλλιεργώντας έναν τρόπο εργασίας που αντιλαμβάνεται τη θεραπεία ως μια δυναμική διεργασία σχέσεων δια μέσω της αλληλεπίδρασης και της συνεργασίας. Η εκπαίδευσή μου στην Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT/EFIT) συμπλήρωσε και ενίσχυσε την κλινική μου εργασία με τις αρχές της θεωρίας του δεσμού και της συναισθηματικά εστιασμένης θεραπείας. Η ψυχοθεραπευτική μου πρακτική ενέχει γνήσιο ανθρώπινο ενδιαφέρον. Επιδιώκω να συνδυάζω τη συστημική οπτική με την επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη γνώση για τις θεραπευτικές σχέσεις μέσα στα πλαίσια τα οποία αναπτύσσονται, τα δίκτυα υποστήριξης, τη συναισθηματική επεξεργασία και τους παράγοντες που προάγουν την αλλαγή, που βιώνεται ως δυσφορία και κρίση, η οποία επιτρέπει την αναδόμηση, που ενσωματώνει νέα στοιχεία από την εμπειρία και από το μεταβαλλόμενο περιβάλλον. Η κλινική μου εμπειρία αναπτύχθηκε μέσα από τη συνεργασία με ενήλικες, εφήβους και οικογένειες σε νοσοκομειακές και κοινοτικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας, καθώς και στο ιδιωτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο. Η συμμετοχή μου σε διεπιστημονικές ομάδες, σε θεραπευτικές ομάδες και σε διεργασίες συνθεραπείας ενίσχυσε την πεποίθησή μου ότι η θεραπευτική αλλαγή αναδύεται μέσα από τη συνεργασία, τον αναστοχασμό και τη δημιουργία ασφαλών θεραπευτικών σχέσεων. Η θεραπευτική μου στάση χαρακτηρίζεται από σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα κάθε ανθρώπου, συστημική κατανόηση των δυσκολιών του και αξιοποίηση των προσωπικών, οικογενειακών και κοινοτικών του πόρων. Παράλληλα με την κλινική μου εργασία, διατηρώ ενεργή παρουσία στην επιστημονική κοινότητα μέσω της συμμετοχής μου σε ομάδα έρευνας, της συνεχιζόμενης ακαδημαϊκής μου εκπαίδευσης και ως ενεργό μέλος σε επιτροπές του ΣΚΛΕ (Σύνδεσμος Κοινωνικών Λειτουργών Ελλάδος) και της ΕΛΕΣΥΘ (Ελληνική Εταιρεία Συστημικής Θεραπείας). Θεωρώ ότι η ερευνητική δραστηριότητα, η κλινική πράξη και η συνεχιζόμενη εκπαίδευση αποτελούν αλληλοτροφοδοτούμενες διεργασίες που ενισχύουν την ποιότητα της θεραπευτικής παρέμβασης.

Αντιλαμβάνομαι την επαγγελματική εξέλιξη ως μια διαρκή διαδικασία μάθησης, προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, εποπτείας και επιστημονικού αναστοχασμού. Για τον λόγο αυτό επενδύω συστηματικά στη συνεχιζόμενη εκπαίδευση, στην ενεργή συμμετοχή στην επιστημονική κοινότητα και στη συνεργασία με άλλους επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας, με στόχο την παροχή υψηλής ποιότητας, ανθρωποκεντρικών και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένων υπηρεσιών ψυχικής υγείας.

As a psychotherapist, I work with a calm, steady presence and offer a setting of safety, respect, and genuineness, where what you experience can be heard at your own pace. My approach is person-centered and non-directive: the goal is not to “change you,” but to create space for you to recognize what you feel, what you need, and how you wish to care for yourself. I accompany adults facing anxiety, sadness or low mood, burnout, fear/panic, relationship difficulties, grief, and self-esteem concerns. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the consistency of small steps: through quiet, attentive meetings, needs and boundaries come into focus, and more care is cultivated in everyday life. If this way of working feels right, it would be a pleasure to meet.

Tsoni Sevasti is a Psychologist (MSc) – Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the Gyzi area, where she provides psychotherapy sessions to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and has further specialized in the treatment of sexual disorders, having completed numerous continuing education programs. Her professional experience is extensive and includes work in various therapeutic and educational settings. She has offered individual and group psychotherapeutic support to populations with complex psychosocial needs, such as refugees, unaccompanied minors, and families in crisis, through humanitarian organizations such as PRAKSIS, MERIMNA, and the International Organization for Migration. Additionally, she has served as a school psychologist within initiatives of the Ministry of Education and has collaborated with Child and Adolescent Development Centers. She has presented scientific papers at national and international conferences and has delivered lectures and seminars in schools, teaching associations, and mental health facilities. Centered on scientific evidence, empathy, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, she approaches therapeutic work through a holistic and experiential lens, enhancing the psychological resilience of her clients.

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.

Η Σωτηροπούλου Μαρία είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και Ομαδική Αναλύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στους Αμπελόκηπους, στην Αθήνα. Είναι πτυχιούχος του Τμήματος Κοινωνιολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών. Έχει παρακολουθήσει τις Εισαγωγικές Διαλέξεις στην Ψυχανάλυση της Ελληνικής Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρείας και στο πλαίσιο της περαιτέρω ψυχοθεραπευτικής της κατάρτισης, ολοκλήρωσε την τετραετή εκπαίδευση στην Ομαδική Ανάλυση στο Ινστιτούτο Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης «S.H. Foulkes». Έχει επίσης εκπαιδευτεί στην Οικογενειακή Θεραπεία στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής και είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συστημικής Σκέψης & Ψυχοθεραπείας Οικογένειας (ΕΕΣΣΚΕΨΟ). Πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση στο Τμήμα Εφήβων και Νέων της Μονάδας Απεξάρτησης του Ψυχιατρικού Νοσοκομείου Αττικής, ενώ έχει εργαστεί εθελοντικά στο Κέντρο Ημέρας της Εταιρείας Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής Π. Σακελλαρόπουλος, παρέχοντας ατομική και ομαδική αναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία. Διαθέτει πολυετή ψυχοθεραπευτική εμπειρία στον τομέα των εξαρτήσεων, έχοντας εργαστεί επί 22 συναπτά έτη στο ΚΕΘΕΑ, σε όλες τις φάσεις της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας, παρέχοντας ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη τόσο σε άτομα με ζητήματα εξάρτησης όσο και στις οικογένειές τους. Σήμερα εργάζεται ιδιωτικά στο γραφείο της, όπου παρέχει υπηρεσίες ατομικής και ομαδικής αναλυτικής ψυχοθεραπείας.

Teta Xatzopoulou is a Person-Centered Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kato Patissia, where she offers both in-person and remote sessions addressing issues related to relationships, anxiety, discomfort, traumatic experiences, and management of internal conflicts. She believes that in recent years, the need for people to distance themselves from the flood of information and daily obligations has become more pronounced than ever, in order to listen to themselves and understand their current position in life within an environment of acceptance, free from criticism and doubt.

Mata Eirini BSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kolonaki. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice. She is currently undertaking postgraduate training in Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOP). She has been in personal therapy since 2010 and under supervision since 2023. She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). As part of her personal development and professional training, she participates in conferences, workshops, and educational seminars. Her aim is to enhance psychological resilience, facilitate the patient’s adaptation to new challenges and situations with flexibility and confidence, and ultimately, to promote self-awareness and personal integration.