Mental Health and Counseling results in Ampelokipoi

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.

Sofia Aperi is an honors graduate Psychologist, BSc from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA), and holds a professional practice license. She works in counseling and psychotherapeutic settings (psychodynamic-psychoanalytic orientation). She undertakes individual therapies (adults, adolescents, children) as well as family and couples counseling. She provides her services both in-person and online, offering individual psychotherapy sessions with respect and responsibility. Notably, she has collaborated with the Mental Health Center of the Research University Institute of Mental Hygiene, Neurosciences & Precision Medicine "Kostas Stefanis" (E.P.I.P.S.Y.) and the Special Primary School of Agios Dimitrios. Additionally, she has academic research activity and has attended, among others, training programs on Loss and Grief Counseling, Depression, and Psychosomatic Disorders.

Samara Konstantina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom and a Master's degree in "Child Development and Child Psychology" from the University of Central Lancashire. She has received further training in Psychotherapy of Social and Emotional Development in the management of Autism Spectrum Disorders of Moderate and High Functioning, and is currently undergoing training in the three-year specialization program in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offered by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HSCBP), a program certified by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). It is noteworthy that she has worked as a Child Psychologist in public schools and Reintegration Centers, as well as serving as a Coordinator in Psychotherapeutic groups for children and adolescents. Alongside her private practice, she is a Scientific Collaborator with various private centers of Special therapies. Ms. Samara, through her valuable experience and collaboration with Psychiatrists, addresses a wide range of cases providing individualized Mental Health services.

Kourkoulou Nefeli is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Wales, UK, and received training in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Center for Cognitive Psychotherapy and Schema Therapy. Additionally, she trained in School Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and in the EAGALA Method (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) at Hippolysis Equine Therapy. She has worked as a psychologist in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Department at the “Agia Sophia” Children's Hospital and conducted individual and group therapy sessions for adults and children at Hippolysis Equine Therapy. Finally, she is a collaborating psychologist and contributes articles on child and parent psychology to mytwins.gr.

Artemis Stasinou is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She holds a psychology degree, which is her second degree, from the University of East London (UK) and a master's degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of Athens (NKUA). Furthermore, she has received further training in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapeutic approach at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.). She has specialized in Traumatic Events & Bereavement Management and in Health Psychology & Disease Management from NKUA, and has also participated in numerous conferences. In addition to her private practice, she collaborates with the NGO Agkalia, where she provides individual psychotherapy sessions within the framework of psychosocial rehabilitation. Previously, she worked as a psychologist in a General Surgery clinic, where she was a member of the interdisciplinary team, participated in designing and implementing comprehensive therapeutic plans, and provided intervention sessions to patients and/or their relatives. Additionally, as part of her internship, she worked as a psychologist at the Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens, both in the psychiatric clinic and in the outpatient psychiatric clinics.

Mr. Fanourakis Dimitris is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist, specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi (near the metro station). He holds certification with full training in a synthetic approach (Counselling and Psychotherapy) from the Athens Synthesis Center. He has completed postgraduate training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with a diploma from the European University, and additional training in Gestalt therapy (empty chair technique) at the Unity Energetics Institute. Additionally, he is an active member of the Hellenic Society of Synthetic Counseling and Psychotherapy (E.E.S.S.Ps). He has attended and continues to participate in advanced training sessions in the analytical psychodynamic approach of Carl G Jung. Mr. Fanourakis supports his clients with dignity and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, while he himself engages in experiential and academic training with continuous supervision of all cases he undertakes in his practice. In the current era, as demands increase and daily life becomes increasingly complex, more and more individuals find themselves needing to explore deeper emotions and justify unconscious motives and behaviors that trouble them; in this effort, the professional therapist serves as a companion. The protective framework created with empathy and trust enables the client to cope with and become aware of their fears and anxieties. As a result, by speaking with a healthcare professional using combined therapeutic approaches, new representations are formed, granting the capacity to receive help and alleviate the psychological symptoms that trouble them, improving quality of life with new values and perspectives...

Galani Ioanna is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist (MSc, LCMFT) with studies and professional experience in the USA, University of Maryland, College Park, providing support to adults, couples, families, and adolescents. She maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi and specializes in couples and family therapy, management of anxiety and depressive symptomatology, personality disorders, family trauma, as well as a wide range of relational issues such as difficulties in communication and emotional connection, commitment, conflicts, infidelity, divorce, and premarital counseling. Additionally, she handles cases of parental counseling for those needing support in managing parental anxiety and guilt, differences in parenting styles, boundary setting within the family system, and adolescent management. Furthermore, she is a trainee psychoanalytic group psychotherapist at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy (EEPSYO) and a member of the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). She has worked as a Senior Research Assistant under the supervision of American psychologist Michele Gelfand on issues of cross-cultural psychology. She integrates internationally recognized models always adapted to the needs and cultural background of each client, couple, or family. She holds a professional license to practice in the state of Maryland, USA. She offers sessions in Greek and English, within a safe, professional, and supportive framework, where clients can feel trust and achieve meaningful personal growth. Lastly, the specialist holds certifications in Gottman Level 1, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prepare-Enrich, Discernment Counseling, and EFT (externship).

Georgia Dermani is a Psychologist with a private practice located in Ampelokipoi, where she conducts individual sessions. She completed her studies at the University of East London and continued her training at Aeginiteio Hospital in Athens. She is undergoing training in somatic psychotherapy at the Wilhelm Reich Psychotherapy and Counseling Center - Hellenic Institute of Neurovegetative Therapy and Character Analysis (E.I.N.A.). After completing her studies, she voluntarily provided psychotherapy services for four consecutive years within a social solidarity network in Athens. Her therapeutic approach is a personal synthesis developed through years of experience, intensive study, personal therapy, and supervision. The primary foundation of her approach is Psychodynamic, rooted in Psychoanalytic theory and clinical practice.

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."

Η Αγάπη Ψαθά BSc, MSc είναι πιστοποιημένη Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια (Άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος: 9285/18-06-2020) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αθήνα, πλησίον μετρό «Αμπελόκηποι». Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος στην Ψυχοθεραπεία (Τμήμα Ιατρικής, ΕΚΠΑ). Είναι πιστοποιημένη στη Βραχεία Εντατική Δυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία (ISTDP), με πενταετή κλινική εμπειρία και βρίσκεται στο τελικό στάδιο τετραετούς πιστοποιημένης εκπαίδευσης στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT).

Η εκπαίδευσή της ενισχύεται από εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια (Psychological First Aid, Johns Hopkins University), συνεχιζόμενες μετεκπαιδεύσεις στην κλινική ψυχοπαθολογία καθώς και στη χορήγηση και αξιολόγηση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων (SCID-CV, SCID-PD). Επιπλέον, συμμετέχει σε διεθνή προγράμματα εποπτείας και κλινικών εξειδικεύσεων με στόχο τη συνεχή επαγγελματική της εξέλιξη και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας της κλινικής της πρακτικής. Η διπλή θεραπευτική εξειδίκευση και η συνεχής μετεκπαίδευσή της της επιτρέπουν να επιλέγει τη μέθοδο που ανταποκρίνεται καλύτερα στις ανάγκες κάθε θεραπευόμενου, εξασφαλίζοντας υψηλή αποτελεσματικότητα.

Η επαγγελματική της πορεία περιλαμβάνει εμπειρία σε δημόσιους και ιδιωτικούς φορείς ψυχικής υγείας. Έχει συνεργαστεί με το Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, το Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής Βύρωνα–Καισαριανής, τον Δήμο Ηλιούπολης και το Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Γυναικών Ευρώπης. Έχει εργαστεί σε σχολικές μονάδες ως σχολική ψυχολόγος, καθώς και σε οργανισμούς όπως ο Όμιλος για την UNESCO Πειραιώς και Νήσων. Επιπλέον, έχει αναπτύξει εμπειρία σε ιδιωτικά πλαίσια, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη, συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία. Έχει συνεργαστεί με ενήλικες, εφήβους, οικογένειες και ευάλωτους πληθυσμούς, καλλιεργώντας κλινική ευελιξία και ικανότητα συνεργασίας με διεπιστημονικές ομάδες.

Παράλληλα με την ιδιωτική της πρακτική, συνεργάζεται επιστημονικά με το Τμήμα Θεραπείας Ενηλίκων του Ινστιτούτου Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ), όπου συνεχίζει να ασκεί κλινικό έργο, με εστίαση στη θεραπεία ενηλίκων μέσω των αρχών της Γνωσιακής-Συμπεριφορικής Προσέγγισης.

Συνδυάζοντας την εκτεταμένη ακαδημαϊκή κατάρτιση με την πολυδιάστατη κλινική εμπειρία και συνεχή επαγγελματική εποπτεία, προσφέρει ένα ασφαλές και συνεργατικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο. Στόχος της είναι η εις βάθος κατανόηση των δυσκολιών και η υποστήριξη του θεραπευόμενου στην πορεία προς ουσιαστική αποδοχή, αλλαγή και προσωπική ανάπτυξη.

Makrina Theodorou is a Psychologist (License No.: 1900-1/8/2018) with a private practice located in Ambelokipi. She studied Psychology at Panteion University and completed postgraduate studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Health Promotion and Education. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy through the Cognitive Psychotherapy training program of EPIPSY in collaboration with Aeginiteio Hospital, 1st Psychiatric Clinic. Additionally, in recent years, she has been training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (AKMA). Her professional experience as a Psychologist includes work in psychiatric units of general hospitals, community mental health centers, and specialized treatment centers. Currently, she is employed by a multinational company as an Occupational Psychologist, providing counseling and psychological support to employees, while also privately treating adolescents and adults through face-to-face and online sessions.

Maria Therianou is a certified clinical psychologist-psychotherapist with offices in Ambelokipi and Ilioupoli, offering specialized counseling and psychotherapy services. She supports individuals facing interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, stress, depression, and grief, while also helping people discover their personal meaning in life.

She has been trained at the Psychosomatic Clinic of the Aeginiteio Hospital, completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology in Groningen, and specialized in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at "Logo Psyhis," where she focused on therapy for individuals, families, and couples. In addition to individual sessions, she coordinates psychotherapy groups focused on self-awareness, providing participants the opportunity to explore deeper aspects of themselves.

Simultaneously, she offers mental health seminars for companies, contributing to the psychological well-being of employees, and undertakes crisis intervention, providing immediate support in challenging situations. With scientific training, a holistic approach, and a compassionate perspective, she creates a safe therapeutic environment, helping each individual take the next step towards balance and growth.

At the Ambelokipi office, she collaborates with a specialized child psychologist who provides parental empowerment and parent counseling, offering guidance and practical solutions on issues of upbringing, communication, and family relationships. Through a personalized and supportive approach, she strengthens the parent-child connection, promoting a stable and healthy emotional environment.

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.

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.

Gentekaki Eleni BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who has maintained a private practice in the Ampelokipi area since 2007. She holds a master's degree in Health Psychology (MSc) from London Guildhall University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology (BSc) from Middlesex University. Throughout her career, she has worked at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, the Falls Prevention Clinic (Plaistow Day Hospital), the Special Children's Center "Saint Spyridon," as well as the University General Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNH) in the Psychiatric Clinic. In addition to her private practice, she collaborates as a Psychologist with the Model Mental Health Services Center <> and provides psychological support on a voluntary basis to members of the "Make a Wish" organization (Make A Wish Greece). She has attended numerous trainings and seminars and is currently undergoing training at the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy (HeSPGP). Finally, to this day, she participates in numerous conferences and workshops aiming at continuous education and professional development in her field.

Η Καμπούρη Χριστίνα είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Ψυχοδραματίστρια - Κοινωνικοθεραπεύτρια, με ειδίκευση στο Ψυχόδραμα και στην Ατομική και Ομαδική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Εδώ και πάνω από 7 χρόνια υποστηρίζει ανθρώπους στην πορεία τους προς την αυτογνωσία, την προσωπική εξέλιξη και τη βελτίωση της σχέσης με τον εαυτό και τους άλλους. Είναι τελειόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Ευρωπαϊκού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου, κάτοχος πτυχίου Κοινωνιολογίας από το Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο και έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση στο Ψυχόδραμα και την Κοινωνικοθεραπεία στο Ανοιχτό Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο. Διαθέτει το Ευρωπαϊκό Πιστοποιητικό Ψυχοθεραπείας (ECP), το οποίο αποτελεί πιστοποιημένη αναγνώριση της επαγγελματικής της επάρκειας σε ευρωπαϊκό επίπεδο. Από το 2017 είναι σταθερή συνεργάτιδα του Ανοικτού Ψυχοθεραπευτικού Κέντρου, ενώ από το 2019 διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, όπου προσφέρει ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες.

 Το Ψυχόδραμα, στο οποίο ειδικεύεται, αποτελεί μια βιωματική μορφή ψυχοθεραπείας. Βασίζεται στη δράση και τη δημιουργική έκφραση, δίνοντας τη δυνατότητα στον θεραπευόμενο να εξερευνήσει πτυχές του εαυτού του μέσα από ρόλους, συμβολικές εικόνες και σκηνές από την προσωπική του ζωή. Δεν περιορίζεται μόνο στη συζήτηση με τον θεραπευτή, αλλά ενθαρρύνει το άτομο να "μπει σε δράση", να εκφράσει συναισθήματα, να επεξεργαστεί εμπειρίες και να δει τις καταστάσεις από μια διαφορετική οπτική. Με εργαλεία όπως η αλλαγή ρόλων, το καθρέπτισμα του εαυτού μέσα από τους άλλους και οι συμβολικές συνομιλίες με πρόσωπα που έχουν παίξει ρόλο στη ζωή του, ανοίγεται ο δρόμος για βαθύτερη κατανόηση, συναισθηματική εκτόνωση και ενδυνάμωση. Το Ψυχόδραμα ενισχύει τη σχέση με τον εαυτό, καλλιεργεί την εσωτερική ισορροπία και διευκολύνει την ουσιαστική σύνδεση με τους άλλους. Η μέθοδος εφαρμόζεται τόσο σε ατομικό όσο και σε ομαδικό πλαίσιο, προσφέροντας ένα ασφαλές περιβάλλον όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί αυθεντικά και να προχωρήσει προς την προσωπική του εξέλιξη.

Mindwork - Sofia Diamanti Psyxologos is a Psychologist (Registration No. 16203), a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and holds a Master's Degree in "Health Promotion and Education" from the Medical School of Athens. She has completed postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults, Children, and Adolescents at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, has been trained in Psychotherapy with LGBTQ+ individuals at the Orlando Lgbt+ training organization, and is a collaborating member of the LGBTQ+ research network of the Laboratory of Applied Psychology at Panteion University. Additionally, she has presented scientific work at international conferences, such as the LGBT Psychology Conference (Lisbon, 2022).

She is trained in EMDR Therapy for trauma processing, in Compassion-Focused Therapy, and is currently training in Schema Therapy. She has attended specialized seminars on adult ADHD, eating disorders, and parent management training (PMT). Since 2025, she has been the Scientific Director of the Psychotherapy and Counseling Center MindWork, conducting therapeutic sessions and community interventions.

Her professional focus lies in the practice of individual psychotherapy in private settings with adult populations as well as children and adolescents, supporting a wide range of psychological difficulties, and also in providing counseling services to public agencies.

She is a regular member of the Greek Psychological Society, a member of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, the International Society of Schema Therapy, and EMDR Hellas.