Health professionals for Sadness and distress

Valia Xristopoulou - Theranous is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist based at the private TheraNous office in Drosia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Ioannina and is a postgraduate student at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the "Early Intervention in Psychosis" program. She specializes in stress management, with a particular focus on early intervention in forms of psychopathology, mental, and emotional disorders. She has completed the Clinical Psychopathology Postgraduate Seminar "Panagiotis Oulis" of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of NKUA and the Interdepartmental Training Program of the Hellenic Society of Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, focusing on group dynamics. She has worked as a Psychologist at KETHEA Epirus and the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Argolida, where she gained valuable experience supporting individuals with addictions as well as managing severe mental disorders in a hospital setting. Simultaneously, she is training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through the five-year program of the Hellenic Society of Group Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (HSGPP), strengthening her theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. Her goal is to provide meaningful psychological support, both through individual and group sessions, tailored to the needs of each person seeking help and change in their life.

Zaxaraki Foteini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She studied Psychology at Wrexham University in the United Kingdom, as well as Social Anthropology at the University of the Aegean, completing postgraduate studies specializing in Asian countries at SOAS, University of London. She has been trained in Systemic Family Therapy at the Laboratory of Systemic Thinking & Training, certified by the European Family Therapy Association Training Institute Chamber (EFTA TIC). She has participated in research programs concerning minorities and migrants in the Netherlands and Greece and has taken part in several anthropological field studies. Additionally, she is a certified Life & Business Coach by the European Mentoring & Coaching Council and has extensive professional experience in the business sector. She holds a license to practice as a Psychologist, maintains a legal office in Heraklion, Crete, and works in individual and group psychotherapy and coaching sessions. She is a member of the British Psychological Society, the American Anthropological Association, as well as the Association of Social Anthropologists of Greece.

Fragkiadaki Xristina is a Psychologist practicing privately in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Psychology from Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent and has completed her postgraduate studies in Systemic Psychotherapy and Family-Couple Therapy at the Systemic Center for Education and Psychotherapy “SKEPSYS.” Additionally, she has completed four-year postgraduate studies in Drama Therapy at the Institute of Psychotherapy through Theatre “AION.” Furthermore, she has completed the training program "Basic Principles in Counseling and Psychotherapy with LGBTQ+ Individuals" at Orlando LGBT+ Mental Health Without Stigma. She graduated from the drama school “Theatro Technis - Karolos Koun” and has been professionally involved with Playback Theatre since 2004 as an actor, coordinator, and trainer. She is a founding member of the Playback Psi group. Finally, she is a member of the Refraim team, which focuses on experiential adult education through theatrical techniques and participatory theatre, and of Amate Performance, which aims to carry out social intervention actions through theatrical practice and performance.

A Step Beyond is a center for Counseling, Psychotherapy, Personal Development, Wellness, and Prosperity Growth. It was established by Kentro Psyxikis Ygeias Kai Euimerias A Step Beyond - Katranis Konstantinos Kai Synergates with the aim of providing therapies to individuals who wish to overcome their problems, to make their lives fuller and more beautiful, and to be guided towards wellness and prosperity through the necessary and appropriate means. The center’s specialists act as allies and companions for those who seek to discover new strategies and apply them, to enhance and utilize their internal resources, to learn new things or to view old matters from new perspectives, to heal traumas, to acquire new skills, to overcome fears and phobias, to eliminate chronic stress, and to live mindfully in the present moment, setting goals and achieving them. At A Step Beyond, the individual’s needs are addressed by selecting the appropriate specialist from among the trained Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Mental Health Professionals, or Personal Development Counselors to design a flexible and tailored evolution plan for each person.

Karagianni Marieui is a Psychologist who conducts both in-person and online sessions. She holds a professional practice license. She is a graduate of Psychology from Panteion University and holds a master's degree in "Applied Cognitive and Developmental Psychology." She has extensive experience in psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as in parent counseling. She has collaborated with private practices such as the initiatives Trust Your Therapist and Mind Your Emotion, as well as the Child, Adolescent, and Adult Support Center – Voutzis & Co. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults by the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. In the past, she has provided her services to organizations such as the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos," the Psychosocial Support Line 10306, and the Speech Processing Institute, and she has also been involved in preparing candidates for transfer exams in Psychology. She is distinguished by her scientific expertise, reliability, and respect for the needs of each patient.

Ms. Fregkou Nikolina is a Psychologist graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holding a professional license with a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research - EEEΣ). She conducts adult sessions in person in the center of Athens as well as remotely (online). Simultaneously, she works at the Polydynamic Clinics of the Municipality of Athens, providing counseling services through individual sessions.

She has worked as a psychotherapeutic psychologist in various settings with 15 years of experience. Throughout her professional career, she continuously evolves by participating in trainings, seminars, conferences, and workshops.

As a professional and companion on the journey of therapy, she operates with empathy and authenticity, providing the appropriate tools to address the issues that concern 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.

Danai Volitaki is a Social Anthropologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist providing sessions to adults and couples. She completed her undergraduate studies in Social Anthropology and History at the University of the Aegean, followed by a one-year postgraduate training program in Applied Counseling. She specialized in the Systemic and Family Psychotherapy program at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, certified by international and European psychotherapy bodies (ELESYTH, EFTA, EAP, EEPS), gaining valuable clinical experience alongside esteemed trainers and supervisor psychotherapists. Subsequently, she completed the annual seminar on Therapeutic Treatment of Addictions at the public Detoxification Center 18 ANO. During her specialization in systemic family therapy, she participated in a clinical psychotherapy team at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations and began working privately as a psychotherapist. She has extensive experience in the field of Non-Governmental Organizations, having worked with vulnerable groups, providing counseling services to ex-prisoners, unemployed individuals, and people facing substance, alcohol, and gambling addiction issues, which enables her to offer a holistic therapeutic approach. Additionally, she has worked with infants, adolescents, and adults with disabilities (ASD and intellectual disabilities). She has volunteered at the Detoxification Unit 18 ANO, participating in individual and family sessions with addicted individuals and their families. Since 2018, she has worked privately as a Systemic Family Psychotherapist and concurrently as a Therapist for addicted individuals in the organization Group for UNESCO of Piraeus and Islands.

Tsakiris Panagiotis holds a BSc in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an M.A. in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. He is currently training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Psychotherapy for Professional & Personal Development (IPSEPA). He has completed the postgraduate seminar in Cognitive Counseling at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, as well as the postgraduate seminar in Cognitive Counseling for children and adolescents at the same institution. Additionally, he has attended numerous seminars, including Introduction to Clinical Psychopathology from the Open University and the University of Michigan course "Understanding Psychosis." He has been practicing privately as a Psychologist since 2024, with experience in managing anxiety, self-confidence and self-esteem issues, as well as interpersonal relationship matters. Previously, he has collaborated with the Carpe Diem Psychotherapy Center and, within the scope of his internship, with the Roots Wellness Center Psychotherapy Center and the Community Service of the Municipality of Agios Dimitrios.

Dimitris Aggelopoulos is a psychotherapist and educator specializing in Group Analysis. In his private practice, located in the center of Athens, he provides individual and group psychotherapy to individuals facing challenges in their personal lives, relationships, or mental health. His goal is not only the relief of symptoms, but also the emergence of each unique individual and the discovery of new ways of behavior and perception, focusing on healthy relationships and a sense of fulfillment.

He firmly believes that psychological difficulties are not solely individual problems, but mirrors of society, the relationships, and the groups within which we live and interact. Through Group Analysis, he utilizes the function of the group to facilitate the revealing of hidden aspects of the self, offering honest feedback and creating a space where individuals can express themselves freely, without fear of judgment. The group operates as a microcosm of relationships – a dynamic reality in which changes do not remain theoretical, but significantly impact the members’ broader lives.

Dimitris Aggelopoulos fosters an environment of safety and trust, where each person has the opportunity to face their challenges and cultivate the distinctive characteristics of their personality. Psychotherapy is not a luxury, but a vital investment in the relationship with ourselves and others.

Megalooikonomou Dimitra Mitsi is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the American College of Greece and is a certified professional in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Timeline Therapy (relief from limiting beliefs, anxiety, stress), and Clinical Hypnotherapy from the Hellenic NLP Academy. She has received specialized training from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy, specializing in counseling for parents, adolescents, and couples. Additionally, she has attended numerous educational seminars and conferences related to self-improvement, boundary setting, goal achievement, and effective communication in both professional and personal contexts. Self-observation exercises, journaling, assignments, and specialized techniques serve as tools for enhancing self-awareness, personal development, and interpersonal relationships.

Η Κατερίνα Αγόρου είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος MSc - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με Άδεια Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος (Αρ. Πρωτοκόλλου:1930/21.04.2020) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην πόλη της Λάρισας.

Ολοκλήρωσε τις Προπτυχιακές Σπουδές της στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και στη συνέχεια απέκτησε Μεταπτυχιακό Τίτλο στην Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία από το University of East London. Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) από την Ελληνική Εταιρία Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς, με πιστοποίηση από την European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.

Διαθέτει εμπειρία σε κλινικά και συμβουλευτικά πλαίσια, έχοντας εργαστεί με ενήλικες, παιδιά και οικογένειες. Παρείχε υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας ως εξωτερικός συνεργάτης σε Κέντρα Διάγνωσης και Θεραπείας Διαταραχών, καθώς και σε πλατφόρμες Διαδικτυακής Ψυχοθεραπείας, πραγματοποιώντας ατομικές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες. Επιπλέον, έχει εμπειρία σε ψυχιατρικά πλαίσια, με συμμετοχή σε ομαδικές θεραπείες και υποστηρικτική προσέγγιση ατόμων με ψυχικές διαταραχές. Τα τελευταία χρόνια διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην πόλη της Λάρισας.

Αναλαμβάνει περιστατικά που σχετίζονται με άγχος, κατάθλιψη, φοβίες, διαχείριση συναισθημάτων, διαχείριση πένθους, δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις και στην εικόνα εαυτού, διαταραχές πρόσληψης τροφής, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, κακοποίηση και δυσκολίες που σχετίζονται με το τραύμα.

Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού πλαισίου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και να επεξεργαστεί τις δυσκολίες του. Δίνει έμφαση στην ενσυναίσθηση, την εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση και τη συνεργατική σχέση θεραπευτή - θεραπευόμενου.

Η Φαρμάκη Μαρίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Είναι απόφοιτος της Νομικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στη Ναυτιλία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώς. Ωστόσο, το διαχρονικό ενδιαφέρον της για τον άνθρωπο, σε συνδυασμό με μια βαθύτερη προσωπική ανάγκη εσωτερικής αναζήτησης, την οδήγησαν στη στροφή προς τον χώρο της ψυχολογίας και στην πραγματοποίηση μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών στην Οργανωσιακή Ψυχολογία.

Η ενασχόλησή της με το αντικείμενο αυτό αποτέλεσε την αφετηρία μιας νέας ακαδημαϊκής και επαγγελματικής πορείας. Έτσι, σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Essex, από όπου αποφοίτησε με Άριστα (First Class Honours). Στη συνέχεια, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, με έμφαση στην προσωποκεντρική, γνωσιακή-συμπεριφορική και ψυχοδυναμική προσέγγιση και απέκτησε μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στη Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία από το University of East London.

Από το 2022 παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, με στόχο τη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού πλαισίου θεραπευτικής διερεύνησης και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης. Παράλληλα, επενδύει συστηματικά στη συνεχή επαγγελματική και επιστημονική της εξέλιξη μέσω της παρακολούθησης ημερίδων, εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων και εξειδικευμένων σεμιναρίων, όπως η Καταθλιπτική Ψευδοάνοια, ο Ύπνος και οι Διαταραχές του, το Μειονοτικό στρες και η ψυχική υγεία των ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ ανθρώπων, η Κατάθλιψη στην Εφηβεία: Αναγνώριση και έγκαιρη Παρέμβαση, Τεχνικές χαλάρωσης: Θεωρητικό υπόβαθρο & πρακτική εφαρμογή, η Εργασία μετά τον καρκίνο - η αληθινή πλευρά, το People pleasure and psychotherapy, η Ανάλυση συναισθημάτων με χρήση Τεχνητής Νοημοσύνης, ο ρόλος του Ψυχολόγου στη διαχείριση της αναπηρίας και στην ψυχοκοινωνική αποκατάσταση, Το σώμα μου, η ιστορία μου, οι Διαταραχές Σίτισης, η Ψυχοεκπαίδευση ατόμων με Σχιζοφρένεια και των φροντιστών τους, το Ψυχογενετικό Μοντέλο της Anne Teachworth και η Κλινική Ύπνωση.

Τα συνήθη αιτήματα που καλείται να διαχειριστεί στις ατομικές συνεδρίες που παρέχει είναι μεταξύ άλλων: αυτογνωσία, άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, δυσκολία στην οριοθέτηση, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, θλίψη, φόβος εγκατάλειψης, διαχείριση εργασιακού άγχους, αλλαγή καριέρας, συναίσθημα ενοχής, δυσκολία στη διεκδικητικότητα, πένθος, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση και αυτοπεποίθηση.

Dimitra Xristoforidou is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Thessaloniki. She studied at the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.) and trained in systemic family therapy through the four-year training program at the Institute of Systemic Thinking and Psychotherapy. She has completed postgraduate studies in "Counseling Psychology and Counseling in Special Education, Education, and Health" at the University of Thessaly. From 2011 and for a decade, she worked as a psychologist in the Air Force, providing individual counseling services, psychological assessment, crisis intervention, and staff training and sensitization on mental health issues. She has also collaborated with the special therapy center "Logou Interventions," providing psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, and families, and with the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, managing supervision and personal development groups for trainee counselors and psychotherapists, as well as teaching courses in systemic psychotherapy. Furthermore, she has provided psychological services during her postgraduate studies as a trainee at the Counseling and Psychological Support Center of A.U.Th. and at KETHEA Anadyksi, and as a volunteer at the Volos Mental Health Center, in parent schools, with Doctors of the World, and in a special elementary school. In her private practice, she works with individuals, couples, and families.