Health professionals for Women empowerment in Attica

Matina Stathaki is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postgraduate specialization in School Psychology from the same university. Since 2007, she has been active in the assessment of learning and emotional difficulties, as well as in counseling and psychological support for children and families. She possesses extensive experience in supporting children, adolescents, parents, and adults. Since 2016, she has operated her own office in Nea Smyrni, where individual and group sessions are offered. She is training in Systemic/Family Psychotherapy and has received additional education in Clinical Psychopathology of adults, children, and adolescents, Eating Disorders, Play Therapy, and Developmental Difficulties. She has collaborated with private centers, kindergartens, and educational institutions, coordinating groups for children and adults as well as parent empowerment programs. Additionally, she has conducted numerous seminars and experiential workshops focusing on therapeutic writing and the use of storytelling as a means of expression. Her therapeutic approach is based on respect, acceptance, and individualized care for each person. She addresses children, adolescents, parents, and adults seeking to manage emotional and learning difficulties, anxiety, or self-esteem issues. Her goal is to create conditions where every individual feels heard, accepted, and able to develop safely. She believes that therapy is not only about managing difficulties but also about discovering the individual's inner strengths.

Panagidi Adamantia is a PhD candidate in Psychology at the University of Essex with a specialization in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London at the Master's level and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She specializes in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research - Logou Psychis, based on the SANE model (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon). This model is an enriched systemic psychotherapy approach that incorporates elements from attachment theory, the narrative approach, and neuroscience findings into therapeutic practice. In her private practice, she sees adult clients and provides couple and family therapy services as well as individual sessions for the management of anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, depression, grief, interpersonal relationship issues, and emotional and psychosexual dysfunctions. She collaborates with the OKPA Vrilissia structure and provides counseling therapy to the adult population. Concurrently, she is a Psychology Lecturer at Metropolitan College, teaching academic writing, critical skills, social psychology, and individual differences courses. She also supervises undergraduate Psychology students' theses. Lastly, she is an advocate for continuous professional and personal development and regularly attends seminars and conferences related to the fields of Psychology and Psychotherapy.

Anastasia Olympiou - Hansen is a Psychologist (BSc, MSc), licensed in Greece and registered as a Mental Health Counselor in Norway, with experience in supporting adults.

She has completed postgraduate training in Health Psychology at the University of Derby.

She works with a range of concerns including phobias, panic attacks, stress, burnout, emotional difficulties, relationships difficulties and life transitions (e.g. career changes, migration, relationships). She supports individuals in effectively managing anxiety and panic, strengthening self-confidence and psychological resilience, and improving their overall daily functioning and quality of life.

She has experience in behavioural change interventions and has supported adults in individual settings, aiming at sustainable and meaningful improvements in mental health and well-being.

She is also active in research in the field of Health Psychology, with a recent publication in 2024 in an international peer-reviewed journal (SAGE) on laughter interventions and their impact on psychological well-being and quality of life in cancer patients.

Olympiou, A., & Ahmed, S. (2024). Laughter Interventions to Improve Psychological Well-Being/QoL in Cancer Patients: A Mini Systematic Review. Sage Open, 14(4).

Sessions are available in Greek, English, and Norwegian.

Seminars

1. Building Personal Resilience:Managing Anxiety and Mental Health, HarvardX, March 2026, CME Online Down Syndrome, Harvard University Online, October 2015
2. Assessment and Treatment of Depression in the Primary Care Setting, Harvard University Online, November 2015
3. Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety in the Primary Care Setting, Harvard University Online, November 2015
4. Altzheimer's Disease, Harvard University Online, November 2015
5. Addiction in Your Practice: Information and Resources for Dealing with Addictive Behavior, Harvard University Online, November 2014

Zerva Stauroula Kai Synergates is a Psychologist - Hypnotherapist with private practices in Marousi and Kalamata. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holding a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from American Liberty University, training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Academy of Psychotherapy & Counseling, and specialization in therapeutic hypnosis, possessing multiple certifications in Clinical Hypnotherapy. She has 18 years of experience conducting individual sessions and group therapy, offering counseling sessions online for clients residing in other parts of Greece and abroad. Furthermore, her team includes trained collaborators specializing in therapeutic hypnosis at both her Marousi and Kalamata offices. Under her supervision and through the tailored therapy programs created by Stauroula based on each client's needs, they conduct individual sessions and couples therapy.

Η Κονταξοπούλου Διονυσία, MSc, PhD, είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Νευροψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στους Αμπελόκηπους. Ολοκλήρωσε τις προπτυχιακές της σπουδές στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ). Στην συνέχεια, αποφοίτησε με Άριστα από το τριετές μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα στην «Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία» που πραγματοποιήθηκε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του ΕΚΠΑ σε συνεργασία με το University of Texas, Health Science Center και εκπόνησε τη διδακτορική της διατριβή στην Β΄ Νευρολογική Κλινική του Αττικού Νοσοκομείου, Ιατρική Σχολή ΕΚΠΑ, την οποία και ολοκλήρωσε με Άριστα. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Γνωσιακή -Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς. Έχει εργαστεί ως κύρια ερευνήτρια σε ερευνητικά προγράμματα και φαρμακευτικές μελέτες ενώ παράλληλα έχει πραγματοποιήσει πολυάριθμες δημοσιεύσεις σε διεθνή και ελληνικά επιστημονικά περιοδικά και παρουσιάσεις σε διεθνή και ελληνικά επιστημονικά συνέδρια. Έχει εργαστεί ως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης στην Β΄ Νευρολογική Κλινική του του Π.Γ.Ν. “Αττικόν” ενώ στην παρούσα φάση εργάζεται ως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης στην A΄ Νευρολογική Κλινική στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, ΕΚΠΑ. Τα τελευταία έτη διδάσκει μαθήματα Ψυχολογίας και Νευροψυχολογίας στο Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής, Tμήμα Αγωγής και Φροντίδας στην Πρώιμη Παιδική Ηλικία ενώ έχει διδάξει στο Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο, στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και στο Μητροπολιτικό Κολλέγιο – University of East London. Τέλος, είναι μέλος της Επιτροπής Δεοντολογίας στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς.

Συνεργάτες:

Η Εύα Σμαραγδάκη είναι Νευροψυχολόγος (MSc), γνωσιακή συμπεριφοριστική ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και υποψήφια διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών, στην Α' Νευρολογική Κλινική, στο Αιγινήτειο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο. Αποφοίτησε με Άριστα από το τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Στην συνέχεια, παρακολούθησε το ετήσιο σεμινάριο για την άνοια της Ελληνικής Γεροντολογικής και Ψυχογηριατρικής Εταιρίας. Έπειτα, παρακολούθησε και αποφοίτησε πρώτη σε κατάταξη από το πρόγραμμα μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών της Ιατρικής Σχολής του ΕΚΠΑ «Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία - Νοητικές Νευροεπιστήμες» σε συνεργασία με το πανεπιστήμιο McGill του Καναδά. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Γνωσιακή -Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς. Έχει εργαστεί ως κύρια ερευνήτρια σε ερευνητικά προγράμματα, ενώ παράλληλα έχει πραγματοποιήσει παρουσιάσεις σε διεθνή και ελληνικά επιστημονικά συνέδρια. Έχει εργαστεί ως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης στην Β΄ Νευρολογική Κλινική του του Π.Γ.Ν. “Αττικόν” ενώ στην παρούσα φάση εργάζεται ως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης στην A΄ Νευρολογική Κλινική στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, ΕΚΠΑ, όπου εκπονεί τη διδακτορική της διατριβή. Τα τελευταία έτη έχει διδάξει μαθήματα Ψυχολογίας και Νευροψυχολογίας σε μεταπτυχιακό επίπεδο στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και στο IST college.  

Η Άνκα Δαβίλα, MSc, είναι ψυχολόγος, ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και νευροψυχολόγος και εργάζεται σε ιδιωτικό γραφείο στους Αμπελόκηπους. Αποφοίτησε από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Kent στην Αγγλία, όπου συνέχισε τις σπουδές της και ολοκλήρωσε το μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα «Γνωστική Ψυχολογία και Νευροψυχολογία». 'Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς. Έχει εργαστεί ως νευροψυχολόγος στην Εταιρεία Alzheimer Αθηνών, στο Κέντρο Ημέρας για Άτομα με Άνοια στο Ίλιον και στο Κέντρο Ημερήσιας Φροντίδας Ηλικιωμένων (ΚΗΦΗ) του Δήμου Σπάτων, ενώ παράλληλα έχει συνεργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος με το κέντρο ειδικών θεραπειών για παιδιά «Focus Lab» στον Πειραιά. Τέλος, έχει συμμετάσχει ως ερευνήτρια σε ευρωπαϊκά προγράμματα (Erasmus+) που αφορούν την υποστήριξη και τη φροντίδα ατόμων με άνοια και των φροντιστών τους, σε συνεργασία με την Εταιρεία Alzheimer Αθηνών.

H Καλλιόπη Βούρου είναι Νευροψυχολόγος (MSc, PhDc), Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και εκπαιδευμένη στην Τραυματοθεραπεία (EMDR), με πολυετή εμπειρία τόσο σε ατομικές συνεδρίες όσο και σε ομάδες συστημικής ψυχοθεραπείας. Εργάζεται με παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, έχοντας εξειδικευθεί στη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση ψυχοπαθολογίας εφήβων και ενηλίκων, καθώς και στη διαχείριση μαθησιακών δυσκολιών. Έχει ολοκληρώσει ετήσια μοριοδοτούμενα σεμινάρια του ΕΚΠΑ στην Ειδική Αγωγή, στην Ψυχοπαθολογία παιδιού και εφήβου, καθώς και σε θέματα ψυχοπαθολογίας ενηλίκων και μαθησιακών διαταραχών. Είναι Υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών, στην Α’ Νευρολογική Κλινική του Αιγινήτειου Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου, όπου από το 2023 εκπονεί τη διδακτορική της διατριβή με αντικείμενο τη μουσική αντίληψη στις νευροεκφυλιστικές παθήσεις. Παράλληλα, είναι Επιστημονική Συνεργάτιδα του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει το μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα «Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία – Νοητικές Νευροεπιστήμες» της Ιατρικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ σε συνεργασία με το Πανεπιστήμιο McGill. Τα επαγγελματικά και θεραπευτικά της ενδιαφέροντα επικεντρώνονται στην υποστήριξη ατόμων με τραυματικές εμπειρίες, στη συστημική προσέγγιση της οικογένειας, στη βελτίωση των διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων και της συναισθηματικής ανθεκτικότητας, καθώς και στην ενίσχυση της ψυχικής υγείας παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων. Συμμετέχει ενεργά σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια και στη συγγραφή επιστημονικών άρθρων.

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.

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.

Evgenia Grypari is a Psychologist with extensive experience in the field of mental health, currently collaborating with the center “Charin Noiseos” in Moschato. She graduated from the Department of Psychology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Philosophy, while simultaneously attending the Hellenic Military Academy of Corps Officers (2009–2013). She later completed her Master’s Degree in “Mental Health and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry” at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2020–2022).

Since 2013, she has been serving as a psychologist in the Hellenic Navy, having worked in several mental health units such as the Psychiatric Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens, the Joint Center for Mental Health of the Armed Forces (414 SNEN), and the Naval Hospital of Salamina. She has also staffed the 24-hour National Helpline for Psychological Support and Crisis Intervention, and has served aboard a warship as a military psychologist, gaining valuable insight into the psychological challenges faced by personnel in operational environments. Additionally, she has held administrative and coordinating positions related to health and personnel management within the Armed Forces.

Evgenia Grypari participates annually in the selection and evaluation processes for candidates of the military academies and Armed Forces personnel. She has also completed internships at the Self-Help Promotion Program of Thessaloniki (supporting individuals in substance recovery) and at the Psychiatric Department of the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital.

Her clinical experience covers a wide range of cases, including:

• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Personality disorders and psychoses
• Relationship and marital difficulties
• Parental counseling and divorce management
• Perinatal and postpartum depression
• Eating disorders
• Adolescent issues and identity development
• Sexual disorders and sexual identity concerns

She has further training and specialization in:

• Child psychology
• Relationship and divorce management
• Art Therapy (Vera Vasarhelyi method) for children and adolescents (6–18 years)
• Children’s drawing interpretation
• Music therapy
• Eating disorders
• High-functioning autism

Her therapeutic approach is person-centered and integrative, aiming to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal growth.

At the mental health center of Ms. Karypidi in Ilioupoli, directed by Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist Dimitra Karypidi Kai Synergates, Psychologist Pinelopi Lalioti, MSc, collaborates by providing psychotherapy sessions within the interdisciplinary team of the clinic.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed the Master's Program in "Early Intervention in Psychosis" at the Medical School of Athens. Simultaneously, she is training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through a four-year study program at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies.

She works at the Non-Profit Organization "Xenios Zeus," at the Residential Facility of the Southern Sector of Athens in Moschato, where she provides psychological support to adults with severe psychiatric disorders and psychosocial difficulties, contributing to their empowerment and reintegration into the community.

As part of her professional and voluntary activities, she has collaborated with the A’ Residential Facility of Attica of the Social Psychiatry Society "P. Sakellaropoulos," the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas of the A’ Psychiatric Clinic, as well as the Day Center of the Alzheimer's Disease Society of Athens. Additionally, she participates in scientific conferences and continuing education programs, continuously enriching her scientific expertise.

Her office is housed in the modern medical facilities of the SYNAPSI company in Ilioupoli, and for optimal appointment scheduling, it is recommended to initiate contact by phone with the secretariat.

Oikonomou Nasia is a certified Systemic Psychotherapist and Family Therapist. She has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships, holds a postgraduate degree in Special Psychology-Counseling from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and is a graduate of Oxford Brookes University in Psychology. 

She has received training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (couples therapy) and has specialized in trauma treatment using BEAR GUIDELINES for the treatment of trauma.

She has collaborated professionally and voluntarily with the Foundation for Children, Pammakaristos, the School for the Deaf of Filothei, the Psychopedagogical Center of Marousi, the Psychopedagogical Center of Vyronas, and the diagnostic department of the Agia Sofia Children's Hospital. She has also worked with the Dandolina daycare and the Model Daycare of Erythraia. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Kifisia where she works with adults, groups, couples, parents, and families, providing Psychotherapy and Counseling services on issues related to anxiety, relationship and emotional management (loneliness, depression, grief, abuse, panic attacks), and self-awareness (psychological empowerment).

Η Πασάτ Λιλιάνα είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας - Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεύτρια (CBH). Κάτοχος Ανώτερου Επαγγελματικού Διπλώματος (Level 5) στην Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία με εξειδίκευση στην Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία (CBH), πιστοποιημένο από τους συλλόγους ICP, ACCPH, IPHM, IHA και PHPA.

Εκπαιδεύτηκε στο ΚΕΨΥΣΥ ως Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και είναι πιστοποιημένη Σύμβουλος από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Συμβουλευτικής (Ε.Ε.Σ), European Association for Counselling (E.A.C.) και British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).

Εξειδικεύτηκε & ολοκλήρωσε την εκπαίδευσή της στη θεωρία και στις κλινικές εφαρμογές του μοντέλου στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας & Συμβουλευτικής. 

Εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Κλινική Ύπνωση και στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Μοντέρνας Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχολογίας. Κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών της στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία εκπαιδεύτηκε να εφαρμόζει τεχνικές από διάφορες προσεγγίσεις, της γνωσιακής συμπεριφορικής θεραπείας, της κλινικής υπνοθεραπείας, με την έμφαση να βρίσκεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία. Επιπροσθέτως εξειδικεύτηκε να εφαρμόζει τεχνικές της αναλυτικής υπνοθεραπείας, τεχνικές της Ερικσονιακής υπνοθεραπείας και παράλληλα εκπαιδεύτηκε στα βασικά χαρακτηριστικά της Μindfulness και τις βασικές εφαρμογές του Νευρογλωσσικού προγραμματισμού NLP.

Έχοντας πολυετή εμπειρία στο χώρο της Ψυχικής Υγείας ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, στην ιδιωτική της πρακτική ασκεί τη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και εφαρμόζει τεχνικές από διάφορες προσεγγίσεις όπως: Ψυχαναλυτική/ Ψυχοδυναμική,  Υπαρξιακή, Προσωποκεντρική, Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική προσέγγιση, Συστημική Προσέγγιση, Gestalt και Κλινική Ύπνωση σε ενήλικους.

Έχει συνεργαστεί με «ΑΚΤΙΟΣ» Μονάδες Φροντίδας Ηλικιωμένων με Άνοια και τη Νόσο Alzheimer.

Έχει  συμμετάσχει σε διημερίδες της Ε.Ε.Σ, σε Πανελλήνια Συνέδρια της Ένωσης Επαγγελματιών Ψυχιάτρων Ελλάδας και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα στο Ανοιχτό Λαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο, Gestalt Institute San Fransisco, «ΔΙΟΔΟΣ» Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης και Θεραπείας.   

Είναι τακτικό μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (Ε.Ε.Σ), της European Association for Counselling και BACP.

Haroula Tsatsani is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, certified by the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). She has successfully completed the Master's Program in "Clinical Management of Addictions" at the Athens Medical School and has extensive clinical experience in public and private mental health institutions. She has collaborated with Day Centers (Ariadni–KMOP, Galini–Prometheus), the Psychological Support Hotline 10306, primary and secondary education schools as a school psychologist, as well as hospitals such as "Evangelismos". Additionally, she has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, as well as supporting children and adolescents in shelters for unaccompanied minors. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Mets, providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents facing difficulties in interpersonal relationships, mental disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, addictions, and other challenges. Simultaneously, she collaborates with the psychotherapeutic center "Psychoplefsi" in Athens and the Konstantakou office in Western Attica. She holds a Professional Practice License as a Psychologist (7894/12.10.2016) and receives consistent supervision and training, continuously advancing her personal and professional development.

At the ARKESIS Mental Health Center, a comprehensive psychotherapeutic and psychiatric framework is offered for adults, adolescents, and children. Through the integration of psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches, systemic and group therapy, as well as specialized psychiatric support, a safe environment is created for recognizing individual needs, with the ultimate goal of personal development and mental well-being. Psychiatric services are also provided at the center. The founder of the center, Melina Arkesis Tzakou, based in Nea Ionia, Attica, provides mental health services as a Psychologist - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. She is a graduate of the European University Cyprus (EUC), a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Currently, she is completing her specialization in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (DIKEPSY) and a Master's degree in Applied Developmental Psychology at the Hellenic Open University. She has received additional training in Clinical Psychopathology and Clinical Skills at the Panagiotis Oulis Clinical Psychopathology program at EPIPSY. At the same time, she has been trained in Synthetic Approach Mental Health Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Centre. She is certified to administer projective tests such as TAT, CAT, Child Drawing Test, and the Rorschach Inkblot Test. Melina Arkesis Tzakou, together with her scientific team of experienced and qualified psychotherapists specializing in Systemic and Psychoanalytic approaches, achieves the appropriate provision of mental health services for adults, adolescents, couples, and parents. The team always operates under the supervision of Ms. Melina Arkesis Tzakou, who ensures the maintenance of scientific rigor, the proper therapeutic approach, and the uninterrupted progress of psychotherapies.

Maria Thliverou is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Peristeri. She completed her studies in Counseling at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Subsequently, she pursued a postgraduate seminar in learning difficulties and special education issues at the University of Ioannina. Additionally, she attended a postgraduate seminar in the design and coordination of psychoeducational groups at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and a postgraduate seminar titled “Promotion of Mental Health in Children and Adolescents” at the University of West Attica. She has experience and specializes in self-awareness groups, individual therapy, and parent counseling.