Mental Health and Counseling results in Glyfada

Gkotsi Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the central area of Athens, on Akadimias Street. She holds a degree in Psychology (University of East London) and a degree in Sociology (Panteion University). She pursued and completed her postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of East London, deepening her scientific understanding of human behavior and mental health. She follows the approach of Systemic Psychotherapy, focusing on the dynamics of relationships and the broader contexts within which individual difficulties develop. Additionally, she holds a Master's Degree in Criminal Law and Addictions from the Law Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in the legal and therapeutic management of addictions. Simultaneously, she has participated in numerous scientific seminars, continually investing in her professional development. Her interdisciplinary training allows her to approach mental health and addiction issues holistically, combining legal, social, and therapeutic perspectives. Her passion and genuine interest in the field of addictions have led her to ongoing education, research activities, and publications in scientific journals. She has worked and volunteered in organizations supporting vulnerable social groups and in addiction rehabilitation centers, gaining valuable clinical experience. In recent years, she has worked in the academic environment of a private higher education college as the Head of Psychology Studies, teaching Clinical and Social Psychology courses, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience, and imparting to her students a passion for the science of Psychology.

Η Ιωάννα Καρκάνη είναι Ειδικός Ψυχικής Υγείας - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί χώρο ψυχοθεραπείας και ψυχανάλυσης στην Άνω Γλυφάδα, όπου δέχεται ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά, δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά, προσφέροντας έναν τόπο όπου η επιθυμία να μιλήσει κανείς μπορεί να βρει χώρο να ακουστεί και να διερευνηθεί με τον δικό της ρυθμό. Κατέχει μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία από το University of East London και ψυχαναλυτική εκπαίδευση στην Ψυχανάλυση Λακανικού Προσανατολισμού από το Κέντρο Ψυχαναλυτικών Ερευνών Αθήνας. Είναι επίσης πτυχιούχος του Τμήματος Φιλοσοφικών και Κοινωνικών Σπουδών του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Έχει εμπειρία ως ψυχοπαιδαγωγός σε παιδιά με μαθησιακές δυσκολίες, δυσλεξία, δυσγραφία, διαταραχές λόγου και υπερκινητικότητα, διαδρομή που εμπλούτισε την εμπειρία της πάνω στις σχέσεις γλώσσας, σώματος και μάθησης. Έχει παρακολουθήσει την εκπαίδευση ψυχικής υγείας παιδιών και εφήβων του Κοινοτικού Κέντρου Ψυχικής Υγείας του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Ο Ευαγγελισμός" και έχει επιμορφωθεί στο μοντέλο γονεϊκών δεξιοτήτων του T. Gordon, ενώ έχει εμπλουτίσει την κλινική της κατάρτιση με εργαστήρια παιγνιοθεραπείας και διαχείρισης θυμού. Στον τομέα της Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης συνεργάζεται εθελοντικά με τη Μονάδα "Επανένταξη" και με ενήλικα άτομα που πάσχουν από ψυχιατρικές διαταραχές ενισχύοντας την αίσθηση του ανήκειν και της συμμετοχής τους στον κοινωνικό ιστό. Επιπλέον, έχει πραγματοποιήσει την πρακτική της στο συμβουλευτικό κέντρο "Roots Wellness Center" με ενήλικες, δουλεύοντας με ένα ευρύ φάσμα περιστατικών που αφορούσαν θέματα όπως άγχος, καταθλιπτική διάθεση, πένθος, τραυματικές εμπειρίες, δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, ζητήματα ταυτότητας, αυτοεκτίμησης και μεταβάσεων ζωής. Παραμένει ενεργή σε χώρους σκέψης και μελέτης όπως ψυχαναλυτικές ημερίδες, κλινικά εργαστήρια, ομάδες μελέτης και συνέδρια σε Ελλάδα και εξωτερικό. Η αρχή μπορεί να έρθει με ένα αίτημα, ένα σύμπτωμα, μια ψυχική δυσφορία ή ένα ψυχοσωματικό φαινόμενο, κάτι που επανέρχεται και ζητά να ειπωθεί. Χωρίς προκαθορισμένες απαντήσεις, η θεραπευτική διαδικασία ανοίγει έναν χώρο όπου το υποκείμενο μέσα από τον λόγο μπορεί να ανιχνεύσει το νήμα που διατρέχει τη δική του ιστορία.

Savvidi Argyro is a Psychologist - Integrative Psychotherapist with a private practice in Glyfada and holds a professional license to practice psychology. She studied Psychology at the University of Surrey in England and completed postgraduate programs in Integrative Psychotherapy at the University of Derby, Counseling at Regents University, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at UCL in London. She has worked within the National Health Service (NHS) of England, as well as in schools, centers, institutions, and the SHOUT Psychological Support Line. Other psychotherapeutic training she has received includes Couple and Family Counseling and Therapy, and Traumatic Events & Loss/Grief Management at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has volunteered with The Smile of the Child and has experience conducting individual and group sessions with children, adolescents, and adults from a wide range of ethnicities and social backgrounds. She provides therapeutic support across the full spectrum of mental health difficulties that an individual may experience temporarily or long-term, such as depression and emotional disorders, anxiety problems, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, anger management and conflict resolution, grief and painful/traumatic experiences, phobias, self-esteem enhancement, couple issues, domestic violence, and more. She is a member of the British Association for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BACP) and accepts clients who wish to have sessions in English.

Stogiannou Ioanna BSc, MA is a licensed Psychologist (license no. 1131393), Psychotherapist (holder of the European Certificate of Psychotherapy ECP), and Supervisor, with a private practice in Glyfada. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg. Additionally, she has a degree and a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy (Middlesex University, London). She has completed a four-year postgraduate program in Integrative Psychotherapy (Athens Synthesis Center). She provides counseling and psychotherapy sessions to adults and adolescents. She coordinates parenting schools as well as personal development and self-awareness groups. Furthermore, she offers couple counseling and divorce management sessions. She has participated in numerous seminars and conferences on psychology and psychotherapy. She is intellectually curious, believes in the value of lifelong learning, and continually enriches her knowledge in the field of Psychology. She adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece, of which she is an active member. She applies an integrative treatment model with acceptance and respect for the needs and individual characteristics of each person.

Evina Prevedouraki is an Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Person-Centered and Experiential Professionals (PEEPVIP), the Hellenic Counseling Society, and the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists. She completed her studies in the Business Administration department of the Athens University of Economics and Business, and holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (BSc, MSc) from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in the United Kingdom, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Therapeutic Counseling and Psychotherapy from ICPS College of Humanistic Sciences. Additionally, she has completed further training in Art Therapy, in Behavior Analysis at Panteion University, and has been trained as an Effective Parent Instructor (Thomas Gordon model). She is also trained as a yoga and meditation teacher at the Karuna Yoga Center in Florida, USA. She offers individual psychotherapy and counseling sessions, facilitates personal development groups, Art Therapy and bibliotherapy groups, and works as a Parent Educator. She continues to receive training, attend specialized seminars, and offer volunteer services.

Η Κοτσανά Δήμητρα MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και πραγματοποιεί διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες. Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας (BSc) και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακών τίτλων σπουδών στην Ψυχολογία Ψυχικής Υγείας και στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία με εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει περαιτέρω εξειδίκευση στο Ινστιτούτο Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφορικών Σπουδών. Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει εργασία ως σχολική ψυχολόγος, ψυχολόγος σε δομές ψυχικής υγείας, καθώς και ψυχοθεραπευτική πρακτική με ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους, τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακά. Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και εξειδικευμένα εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα σε τομείς όπως η CBT, η mindfulness, η παιδοψυχολογία και η αντιμετώπιση κοινωνικών στερεοτύπων, ενώ έχει συμβάλει και σε επιστημονική δημοσίευση στον τομέα της υγείας. Η προσέγγισή της βασίζεται στη συνδυαστική χρήση τεκμηριωμένων θεραπευτικών μεθόδων, με στόχο την υποστήριξη της ψυχικής υγείας, της λειτουργικότητας και της ποιότητας ζωής του ατόμου.

Tsoumezi Lia is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specializing in the Integrative approach, maintaining a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology BSc (Hons) at the University of East London and holds a postgraduate specialization in Counselling & Psychotherapy (MA) in the Integrative approach from the University of East London. She has received two years of training at the Hellenic Institute of Orgonomy in the technique of Bioenergetic Body Psychotherapy and Character Analysis. She possesses extensive clinical experience, working as a Psychotherapist in the short-term psychotherapy unit of the Regional Development and Mental Health Society (E.P.A.PSY.) and has encountered a wide variety of cases. She provides counseling and psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents. She manages cases of stress, anxiety and mood disorders, with difficulties in interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and coping with challenges arising from life changes. Finally, she helps individuals discover the potential of their creative forces through therapy, aimed at their personal development.

Lydia Vossou, MSc, is a Clinical Psychologist – Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and maintains a private practice in Glyfada, offering services to children, adolescents, and adults. She possesses comprehensive academic training in the field of Psychology. She completed her undergraduate studies (BA) in Psychology at the American College of Greece (Deree) and at the Open University of the United Kingdom, with a minor in Biology. She holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Clinical Psychology from Utrecht University. She has completed recognized training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) according to EABCT standards and continuously updates her knowledge in contemporary therapeutic approaches. She has experience in the use of psychodiagnostic instruments (WISC-V, WAIS-V, MMPI-2) and has been trained in relaxation techniques, mindfulness, EMDR, and therapeutic interventions for sexual dysfunctions. She completed clinical training at the University Clinic of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital and collaborates with specialized mental health organizations, such as the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior, as well as reputable online psychotherapy platforms. In her clinical practice, she places particular emphasis on creating a safe, collaborative, and confidential therapeutic relationship. She provides evidence-based interventions tailored to the individualized needs of each person, aiming for a meaningful understanding of difficulties and sustainable psychological empowerment. She is a member of the Greek Psychological Society and actively participates in scientific conferences and initiatives, continuously investing in the ongoing development of her clinical practice.

Gkirlemi Aria is a Clinical Psychologist and PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a private practice in Glyfada. She graduated from the Department of Psychology and holds a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she received further training in the Medical School Program on "Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents" and "Assessment and Treatment of Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She also attended a postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology at the "Panagiotis Oulis" First Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens - Aeginiteio Hospital, in collaboration with the Research University Institute of Mental Health. She served as an external collaborator at the Inpatient Unit - Child Psychiatry Department at the General Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia" and subsequently worked as a psychologist at the Center for Special Therapies "Speech and Communication." From 2020 to 2022, she worked as a psychologist at the Center for Special Therapies "Efthymia Logou." Since 2022, she has been working in the Mobile Mental Health Units of the Northeastern and Western Cyclades of the Regional Development and Mental Health Company. In 2023, she began collaborating with the Galinos Mental Health Institute. Finally, she has published articles in reputable journals.

Η Στέλλα Μαλλέ είναι Οργανωσιακή Ψυχολόγος (άδεια ασκήσεως:710131) και Διευθύντρια Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού με πάνω από 15 χρόνια εμπειρίας σε πολυεθνικές εταιρείες και startups. Εξειδικεύεται στη διαχείριση ανθρώπινου δυναμικού (HR), στην επιλογή προσωπικού, στην εφαρμοσμένη και στην εργασιακή ψυχολογία, στη συμβουλευτική και στον επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό, με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον για τη συνολική κατανόηση του ανθρώπου μέσα από το εργασιακό, κοινωνικό και προσωπικό του πλαίσιο.

Είναι υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ Ψυχολογίας (ΕΚΠΑ), απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας (Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου) & Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος MSc in International Business (Brunel University London, UK) και MBA (Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών), ενώ είναι πιστοποιημένη Coach (EMCC, British School of Coaching). Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωστική Αναλυτική (CAT) και στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT).

Πέρα από την πολυετή εταιρική της εμπειρία, έχει αναπτύξει ενεργή παρουσία και στην εφαρμοσμένη ψυχολογία μέσα από κλινικές, κοινωνικές και συμβουλευτικές δράσεις. Στο πλαίσιο της πρακτικής της άσκησης στα Παιδικά Χωριά ΣΟΣ, συμμετείχε στην παροχή ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης σε παιδιά, εφήβους και οικογένειες, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ευάλωτων πληθυσμών και στην προαγωγή της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας.

Παράλληλα, έχει εμπειρία στη συμβουλευτική εφήβων και μαθητών σε ζητήματα επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού και λήψης εκπαιδευτικών και επαγγελματικών αποφάσεων, εστιάζοντας στην αυτογνωσία, την ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων και τη διαχείριση κρίσιμων μεταβατικών περιόδων.

Συμμετέχει επίσης ενεργά σε εθελοντικές δράσεις ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης, προσφέροντας υπηρεσίες σε μονάδες φροντίδας ηλικιωμένων ενώ μέσα από τη συνεργασία της με οργανισμούς υποστηρίζει δράσεις που σχετίζονται με την ψυχολογική ενδυνάμωση ατόμων που διαχειρίζονται σοβαρές προκλήσεις υγείας και χρόνιες παθήσεις.

Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιστημονικής της εξέλιξης, παρακολουθεί το μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα «Προαγωγή της Ψυχικής Υγείας κατά την Εγκυμοσύνη, τη Νεογνική και τη Βρεφική Περίοδο: Πρόληψη της Ψυχοπαθολογίας και Πρώιμες Παρεμβάσεις», διευρύνοντας το ενδιαφέρον της γύρω από την πρόληψη, την πρώιμη παρέμβαση και τη δια βίου προσέγγιση της ψυχικής υγείας.

Η προσέγγισή της είναι ανθρωποκεντρική και πρακτική, βοηθώντας άτομα να διαχειριστούν την καριέρα τους, το άγχος, τις επαγγελματικές μεταβάσεις και συνολικότερα τις ψυχολογικές προκλήσεις της σύγχρονης ζωής, ενισχύοντας την αυτογνωσία, την προσαρμοστικότητα και την ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα. Συνδυάζει επιστημονική γνώση (MSc, PhD c.), coaching, θεραπευτική εκπαίδευση και πολυεπίπεδη πρακτική εμπειρία, προσεγγίζοντας τον άνθρωπο ολιστικά — από την προσωπική ανάπτυξη και την εργασία έως τη συνολική ψυχική ευημερία σε όλα τα στάδια της ζωής.

Bivian Mpaika is a Psychologist - Systemic Family Psychotherapist and provides private sessions. She studied Psychology at the Open University of the United Kingdom and trained in Systemic - Integrative Psychotherapy for adults and families at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relationships. She also holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). Initially, choosing to work with adolescents, she studied Physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and deepened her understanding of their pedagogical and psychological needs during her postgraduate studies at the Open University. While working in secondary education, she voluntarily coordinated psychoeducational and career guidance programs. Providing her services voluntarily at KETHEA, she participated as an assistant therapist in groups for parents, partners, and siblings of individuals with addiction. She also took part as a co-coordinator of counseling groups for educators. In the field of psychology, she has attended numerous training and educational programs and continues to enhance her skills on topics such as couples therapy, grief management, self-criticism, divorce, addictions, and more.

Konstantoudaki Eleni BA, BSc, MSc is a certified Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice located in the center of Glyfada. She holds degrees in psychology from the American College of Greece Deree, the University of East London, and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Essex. Additionally, she completed a four-year postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy leading to a certification from the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She has experience from the Prevention Center of the Municipality of Glyfada and the Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dromokaiteio in the Day Hospital and the Syngrou acute short-stay unit. For over 5 years, she has volunteered with the organization The Smile of the Child in the "Care of Children in Hospitals" initiative at the “Agia Sofia” Children's Hospital and the “Panagiotis & Aggeliki Kyriakou” Children's Hospital, supporting children temporarily accommodated under prosecutorial order due to serious social issues (abuse, neglect, exposure to danger). Since 2009, she has also collaborated with the Nutrition Support center. In her practice, she handles cases spanning the full spectrum of psychology, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, grief management, self-esteem issues, interpersonal relationships, among others. Finally, she attends numerous scientific seminars and postgraduate trainings to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest research findings in the field of psychology, participates in conferences, and is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Maria Tsimpinou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Glyfada, where she provides individual, group therapy as well as counseling for couples and families. She studied Applied Psychology at the University of Derby, U.K., graduating with "Excellent" honors. She specialized in Group Psychotherapy through the Hellenic Organization of Psychotherapy and Education in Group Analysis (H.O.P.E IN G.A), which is a full member of GAS & IAGP. She further pursued training in Couple & Family Therapy at the Group Analysis Organization, which is a full member of the EFPP for Couples & Family (European Federation for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Couples & Therapy). She has participated in numerous conferences and seminars on group and psychoanalytic approaches as well as systemic approaches from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA). She has volunteered at the Day Center for Psychological Support of Cancer Patients and their Families within the Society of Social Psychiatry of Prof. Sakellaropoulos. She provides psychotherapeutic support to families with relatives with disabilities in the OTE Group (PASESPA).

Joy Papapostolou is a Psychotherapist specializing in Person-Centered and Focusing Experiential Counseling & Psychotherapy (Hellenic Focusing Center).She has further specialization in ADHD through the postgraduate program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), “Detection, Diagnosis and Management of Preschoolers, Children and Adolescents with ADHD”, in collaboration with the Hellenic Society for the Study of ADHD.Her academic background in Sociology & Criminology at Panteion University initially led her to a long professional career in Marketing. For over ten years, she worked as a Marketing Manager in multinational companies, gaining valuable experience in the structure and demands of a fast-paced professional environment. However, guided by her inner need for authentic human connection, she decided to change paths and dedicate herself to what she always loved: psychotherapy.She has offered her services on a voluntary basis in organizations such as:the Social Services Department of the Municipality of Glyfada the Hellenic Focusing Center (mainly with ADHD-related cases)She has completed more than 300 hours of personal therapy and has been in consistent supervision since the beginning of her professional journey.She actively participates in conferences, seminars, and training programs, constantly enriching her knowledge and therapeutic tools.Joy is a member of the Hellenic Person-Centered & Experiential Society (PCE Greece), a trainee member of the International Focusing Institute, New York (TIFI), and a regular member of the Hellenic Counseling Society.She chose the Person-Centered Approach because she deeply believes in the unique strength that every individual holds within, in how much each person can achieve, and in the way they can flourish when provided with a safe and supportive environment.

Lykourentzou Xrysanthi is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Glyfada. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a diploma (HPD) in Counseling & Psychology from the Mediterranean College. She possesses a Training Certificate in "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Training Certificate in "Cluster B Personality Disorders." She has worked at the Psychological Support & Therapy Company (E.PSY.THE), providing individual sessions to clients. Her specialties include Counseling, Anxiety Disorders, Person-Centered Approach, Personality Disorders, as well as Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy.

I am a psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), working with adults, adolescents, and couples.

I believe in psychotherapy that goes beyond theory. It embraces realism, the uniqueness of each individual, and their need to feel safe, accepted, and not "fixable."

I have personal experience with anxiety, phobias, and panic attacks — which enables me to view the client not as a "case," but as a person fighting, as I have fought myself.

My goal is not merely to listen. I want the person in front of me to leave with something more (an idea, a new way of thinking, a breath of relief), but also with something less: a little less anxiety, a little less burden.

I am direct, open, warm — and steady when needed. I build relationships based on honesty, not utopia. And I believe that every character has something valuable to bring to the therapeutic process.