Health professionals for Sadness and distress near Omonoia

Nassar Athina is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. She is a graduate of the Department of Educational Sciences and Early Childhood Education at the University of Patras, holding a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Her professional experience combines education, psychotherapy, and creative activities for children, with a consistent presence in early childhood education settings and mental health centers. She has worked for many years as a lead teacher in kindergarten classrooms and, since 2022, has been providing psychotherapy sessions to adults and adolescents, having previously collaborated with organizations such as the "IASIS" Day Center and the Roots Wellness Center. She regularly attends seminars, continually enhancing her knowledge and psychotherapeutic skills.

She offers both in-person and remote psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents based on an integrative model, specifically utilizing cognitive and psychodynamic approaches.

Mpita Eirini is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist – Mental Health Counselor and a graduate of Sociology from Panteion University, with private practices in Athens and Norway. She has been trained in Couples Therapy & Parenting Counseling and has further specialized in Child Psychology and Infant and Preschool Child Psychology (NKUA). Additionally, she regularly attends annual seminars and lectures. Her internship at the Greek Forum of Migrants and her voluntary work with the Norwegian Red Cross have enhanced her sensitivity to issues of cultural integration, identity, and mental health support for vulnerable populations. Having lived and worked in multicultural environments, she approaches therapy with openness, understanding, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual. She works with adults and couples facing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship challenges, or life transitional phases. For Mpita Eirini, therapy is a profound dialogue where symptoms serve as starting points for understanding and processing what has not yet been expressed. She creates a safe space where each person can freely express themselves and meaningfully connect with their inner self.

Kollias Thanos MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Athens, providing psychological support and counseling to adolescents, adults, and couples, applying principles of cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has also completed undergraduate studies in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the same university, as well as postgraduate studies in Communication, Management, and Innovation at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. His interdisciplinary training contributes to a holistic understanding of human behavior, communication, and interpersonal relationships. He has received further training in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), while simultaneously pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Sciences at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), specializing in the Psychopedagogy of Reading. He has collaborated with mental health institutions such as the Non-Profit Organization IASIS and the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas (Child Psychiatry Department), gaining experience in assessment, parent counseling, and psychotherapeutic intervention with children and adolescents. In his therapeutic approach, he utilizes music therapy as a means of expression and processing emotions, enhancing emotional understanding and creative communication.

Iosifina Aslanopoulou BSc, MSc, NLP, Reiki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Syntagma. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (BSc) from the State University of New York – Empire State College, as well as a Master's degree (MSc) in Person-Centered Psychotherapy from the University of Central Lancashire. She has specialized in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), holding certifications as an NLP Practitioner, Timeline Therapy Practitioner, and Hypnosis Practitioner from the Hellenic NLP Academy. Additionally, she has trained in Reiki (Usui Shiki Ryoho) up to the second level, within the framework of the Usui System of Natural Healing.

She works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Syntagma. In the context of her professional activity, she provides psychological support and psychotherapy services, aiming to enhance the mental resilience and personal development of her clients.

Mitsopoulou Maria is a Mental Health Counselor who conducts individual sessions. After completing her studies in the Department of Communication and Mass Media at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she continued her education at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (Kallithea), obtaining a diploma in Mental Health Counseling following three years of training and practical experience, including case management and observation of self-awareness groups and individual sessions. Simultaneously, she complements her academic knowledge and skills by studying for a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at the Metropolitan College of Athens in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University (UK). Additionally, the specialist continually enhances her expertise by attending seminars and specialized training programs in various fields of mental health. Finally, she offers online sessions, with in-person counseling services expected to be available soon.

Semeli Balta-Messari is a Psychologist and Dance Therapist who maintains a private practice in Neos Kosmos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete (2018). She holds a specialization in Jungian – Psychodynamic Counseling through Dance Therapy under the supervision of the Hellenic Center for Training – Psychotherapy through the Arts (Hellenic-British College of Athens), which she successfully completed in 2022. She has been trained in the Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) system and the Authentic Movement technique. The therapeutic model she follows combines Counseling Psychology techniques with the analysis of symbols and dreams, the approach to archetypes through creative methods, the Authentic Movement technique, and the Active Imagination technique. She has worked as a psychologist and dance therapist in both private and public institutions, providing psychological and counseling support to children, adolescents, and families, as well as populations with increased social and psycho-emotional needs. Currently, she is coordinating auxiliary work, as a specialist scientist, for the “Women InterACT” group at Restart Theater Athens, within the framework of a European program addressing the dual exclusion of women.

Katerina Leventouri is a Clinical Psychologist (MSc) - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Exarchia. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GPA 8.75) and holds a professional license. She has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Clinical Psychology with a grade of Excellent (9.14). During her postgraduate studies, she worked in the mental health department of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research in Thessaloniki, as well as in the acute cases department of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, handling a wide range of cases and gaining valuable experience in managing mental health issues such as anxiety, mood, and personality disorders. She has a particular interest in eating disorders, having collaborated as a trainee Clinical Psychologist with the Day Center for Eating Disorders ElpiZo of EPAPSY. Simultaneously, she has attended a one-year educational seminar on the treatment of eating disorders and has also conducted research on the topic. Additionally, she has participated in a research team at University College Cork in Ireland focusing on combating stigma in patients with chronic pain. As a professional, she places great emphasis on lifelong education, personal therapy, and supervision. As a psychotherapist, she follows an individualized approach, respecting each person's unique history, pace, and request within a safe framework of exploration and self-acceptance.

Zouka Olga is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Athens. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and has received postgraduate training in Systemic Psychotherapy (Systemic – Family Therapy and Couple Therapy) at the Society of Systemic Therapy and Intervention for Individuals, Families, and Broader Systems (ESYTHEPAS). She has attended training seminars on administering Projective Tests (RORSCHACH, T.A.T., C.A.T., Children's Drawing Test) at DI.K.E.PS.Y., as well as seminars related to addictions at ITACA – Greek Section and the Training Center of the 18 Ano Addiction Treatment Unit. Additionally, she completed practical training in the Family Department of the Therapeutic Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA) "Diavasi" and at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital. She has worked as a psychologist in K.D.A.P. MEA (Municipality of Acharnes "AROGI"), in prisons (Detoxification Center for Drug-Addicted Prisoners Eleonas Thebes (KATKETH)), in a shelter for unaccompanied minor refugees (AMKE SUNYPARXIS Ecumenical Refugee Program), and provided psychosocial support to the Municipality of Haidari through an ESPA program. Currently, she provides counseling to unemployed individuals through an ESPA program. In her private practice, she focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship, tailoring her approach to the uniqueness and specific needs of each client, aiming at the effective management of any issues they face. She conducts in-person and online sessions with adults, adolescents (15 years and older), families, couples, as well as counseling sessions for couples and parents.

Ο Τζηλίνης Ιωάννης είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Μεταξουργείο. Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας από το University of Sheffield και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία από το Leiden University. Επιπλέον, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή και Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία στην Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών, αναγνωρισμένη από το European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Έχει πολυετή εμπειρία στον τομέα της ψυχικής υγείας και της ψυχοκοινωνικής αποκατάστασης σε Ελλάδα και εξωτερικό. Διαθέτει γνώσεις και  εκτενή εμπειρία στη διαχείριση ευάλωτων κοινωνικών ομάδων, θεμάτων έμφυλης βίας, εξαρτήσεων και διαχείρισης κρίσεων. Στο ιδιωτικό του γραφείο προσφέρει εξατομικευμένη ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες, συνδυάζοντας την κλινική του κατάρτιση με μια ανθρωποκεντρική προσέγγιση. Στόχος του είναι η αποτελεσματική διαχείριση του άγχους, των συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών και των προκλήσεων της καθημερινότητας, μέσα σε ένα περιβάλλον ασφάλειας και αποδοχής.

Antoniou Panagiotis is a Clinical - Community Psychologist working with adults who wish to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, manage anxiety, grief, and relational difficulties, and build a life with greater balance and meaning that aligns with their desires and aspirations.

Throughout the sessions, he utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools, learned during his postgraduate studies, with an emphasis on recognizing and processing automatic thoughts, core beliefs, and emotional patterns that influence behavior and daily life. Simultaneously, he incorporates elements of psychoeducation and experiential techniques aimed at enhancing self-awareness, autonomy, and emotional competence.

He believes that the outcome is not merely the reduction of symptoms but a process of personal growth and meaningful connection with oneself.

His office provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where each individual can freely express themselves and work with respect for their unique needs and personal boundaries.

Η Μάστακα Ειρήνη είναι Κοινωνική λειτουργός-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τεχνολογικού Εκπαιδευτικού Ιδρύματος Πατρών, της Σχολής Επαγγελμάτων Υγείας και Πρόνοιας, με βαθμό «Λίαν Καλώς» (7,83). Από το 2025 φοιτά στο Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα «Εφαρμοσμένη Αναπτυξιακή Ψυχολογία» του Ελληνικού Ανοικτού Πανεπιστημίου, στη Σχολή Ανθρωπιστικών Επιστημών.

Έχει λάβει -απο το 2017, πολυεπίπεδη και πολυετή εκπαίδευση και μετεκπαίδευση στον χώρο της Ψυχοθεραπείας και της συμβουλευτικής, με έμφαση στη Συστημική-Διαλεκτική- Πολυεστιακή βιωματική προσέγγιση στο Αθηναϊκό Κέντρο Μελέτης του Ανθρώπου (Α.Κ.Μ.Α.). Έχοντας, παρακολουθήσει κύκλους σπουδών όπως σεμινάρια επιστημολογίας, συμβουλευτικής επαγγελματικού ρόλου και ψυχοπαθολογίας, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει και την ειδική μετεκπαίδευση στο «Εργαστήρι Διεργασίας Ομάδας».

Παράλληλα, έχει ολοκληρώσει εκπαίδευση στις Βασικές Αρχές Διεργασίας Ομάδας και στον ρόλο του συντονιστή (Processwork), καθώς και εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια στην Εστιασμένη στη Συγκίνηση Θεραπεία (Emotionally Focused Therapy – EFT), τόσο για ζευγάρια όσο και για άτομα (Level 2).

Έχει επίσης εκπαιδευτεί στη συμβουλευτική παιδιού και οικογένειας και έχει συμμετάσχει σε διεθνή σεμινάρια Processwork, όπως το Worldwork με θέμα τη «Βαθιά Δημοκρατία». Συνεχίζει να εξελίσσεται επαγγελματικά ως βοηθός θεραπευτή σε διδακτική ομάδα προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και ομαδικής ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, υπό εποπτεία.

Επαγγελματικά, έχει συνεργαστεί ως εξωτερικός συνεργάτης με ιδιωτικό ψυχοθεραπευτικό γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα, ενώ από το 2025 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής. Επίσης έχει εργαστεί με ψυχιατρικούς ασθενείς, στην παροχή υπηρεσιών ολοκληρωμένης κοινοτικής φροντίδας, στο ΚΨΥ Αγ. Αναργύρων. Παράλληλα, συμμετέχει ενεργά, προσφέροντας εθελοντικά υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής στα Κοινωνικά Ιατρεία Αλληλεγγύης Χαλανδρίου.

Είναι τακτικό μέλος του Συνδέσμου Κοινωνικών Λειτουργών Ελλάδας (ΣΚΛΕ), της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συστημικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΕΛ.Ε.ΣΥ.Θ). Είναι εγγεγραμμένη στο μητρώο επαγγελματιών δράσεων Πολιτιστικής Συνταγογράφησης, απο τη θέση Senior Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια ομάδας- Κοινωνική λειτουργός. Το 2025 συμμετείχε σε ερευνητική εργασία με τίτλο «Loyal hearts, explorative minds: A co-operative inquiry of HELASYTH on its’ members systemic identity», η οποία διερευνά τον τρόπο με τον οποίο οι συστημικοί θεραπευτές αντιλαμβάνονται την επαγγελματική τους ταυτότητα και τις προκλήσεις της.

Xemery Aleksandros is a second-generation Clinical Psychologist – Psychotherapist, born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1977. He is a member of the British Psychological Society, licensed to practice psychology within the Greek territory, holding a bachelor's degree in psychology and a postgraduate degree in Clinical and Community Psychology. He is a trainee member in the four-year postgraduate training program in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for children and adults at DI.KE.PSY and maintains a private practice in central Athens. Concurrently, he collaborates with the specialized intervention unit for young individuals with delinquent behavior "OSELOTOS" and with the NGO PRAKSIS within the framework of supporting unaccompanied minors aged 16 and above. He offers individual psychotherapy services in person or remotely via video call in Greek, English, or Swedish.

Xatzixaralampous Ntina is a Psychologist - specialized Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Exarchia. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and specializes in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research, Logos Psychis, according to the SANE (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon) model. Additionally, she has completed an awareness cycle in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Institute of Behavioral Research & Therapy. She has also pursued postgraduate studies (MBA) at Ecole Superieure de Gestion. She undertakes cases across the full spectrum of Psychology, addressing issues related to Anxiety and Stress, Panic Attacks, Grief Management, the empowerment of LGBTQI+ individuals, and the treatment of stressful and traumatic situations, conducting sessions either in person or remotely.