Mental Health and Counseling results in Attica

Milioni Niki is a Psychologist with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She trained in Psychotherapy at Middlesex University and, following her studies, became a GIM (Guided Imagery and Music) therapist. She has extensive experience and has worked in private therapy centers for children as well as at the IKA Child Mental Health Center.

Fragkiskos Konstantinos is a Mental Health Counselor who addresses a wide range of issues such as grief management, anger, understanding and managing interpersonal relationship challenges, self-improvement, anxiety and stress management, fear management, and more. He conducts both in-person and online sessions at his private practice. Additionally, he works as a Mental Health Counselor and Personal Academic Advisor at Metropolitan College. He completed his studies in Integrative Counseling at the University of East London, in the Department of Psychology. He has worked as a Research Intern in the university's research program "Support for Humanitarian Aid Workers" at the University of East London, as a Grief Management Counselor at Lewisham Bereavement Counselling in London, and on the 24-hour Psychological Support Hotline for the Hellenic Armed Forces. He conducts sessions in Greek and English.

Ioannidou Miranta MSc is a Clinical Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and possesses two postgraduate degrees in Psychoanalysis from Université Paul-Valéry and Université Paris 8. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in Psychology and Clinical Psychoanalytic Psychopathology of Adults from Université de Paris. She completed her practical training initially at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dafni" and subsequently at the Day Center "Intervalle" and the Adolescent Department of Aubervilliers Hospital. Moreover, she volunteered at the Child Psychiatry Department of the General University Hospital "Attikon," 18 Ano, Social Reintegration Department, the 18 Ano Women's Closed Program, as well as the 9th Admission Department of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dafni," gaining valuable experience. Finally, she has worked as a Psychologist within the French National Education system, and since 2021, she has been practicing privately in both Greece and France.

Maria Aggeliki Rapti is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and is completing her postgraduate studies at the same university.

Simultaneously, she is completing her studies in the 4-year International Postgraduate Program in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Systemic-Narrative Approach (theoretical and practical training with supervision) at KEDIVIM – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (under the direction of Professor F. Isari).

She is also certified in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the psychometric instrument "Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®-2 (MMPI®-2)."

She continuously enriches her knowledge by participating in specialized conferences and workshops for mental health professionals, focusing on interventions across all age groups.

Through psychotherapy, Maria aims to establish a therapeutic relationship in which participants collaboratively shape therapy goals, recognize difficulties and strengths, and work together toward empowerment, improved quality of life, and the development of more functional ways of thinking, feeling, and relating. The therapeutic relationship constitutes a space of meaningful connection where change can emerge safely and with respect for each individual’s pace and needs.

She undertakes psychotherapy for adults. Sessions are conducted online.

Cholakian Narineh is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She completed her studies in Psychology at the American College of Greece, Deree. She has experience and concurrently works at the Counseling and Psychotherapy Center "Eunike," the Center for Special Education "Evrimateia," and the Special Mental Health Unit "Oselotos." Sessions can be conducted in Greek, English, and Armenian.

H Xαριτωνίδου Λούση είναι Ψυχολόγος (MSc), Υπαρξιακή-Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια

Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών & Πολιτικών Επιστημών, με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Συνεχίζοντας την ακαδημαϊκή της πορεία ολοκλήρωσε τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στη «Θετική Ψυχολογία», στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο. Tαυτόχρονα, πραγματοποιεί την εξαετή ψυχοθεραπευτική της εκπαίδευση στην «Υπαρξιακή-Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία», στο Θεραπευτικό Ινστιτούτο Αντίστιξη.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα της ΕΛΕΠΨΥΣΕΠ με τίτλο «Ψυχοπαθολογία παιδιού & εφήβου», καθώς και το ετήσιο μετεκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο της Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας «Παναγιώτης Ουλής», που διεξάγεται από το Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας, Νευροεπιστημών και Ιατρικής Ακριβείας «Κώστας Στεφανής» (ΕΠΙΨΥ), την Α΄ Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου & την εταιρεία «Προαγωγή της Γνώσης στις Ψυχικές Διαταραχές». Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων, ημερίδων & συνεδριών, με στόχο τη συνεχή της επιμόρφωση πάνω στα θέματα ψυχικής υγείας.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει την προπτυχιακή πρακτική της άσκηση στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο «Αττικόν», στη B΄ Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική και την μεταπτυχιακή της άσκηση στον Ξενώνα Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης «Οδυσσέας» της Ε.Π.Α.Ψ.Υ., όπου συνέχισε και μετά το πέρας της ,εθελοντικά. Επιπρόσθετα,  έχει εργαστεί ως σχολική ψυχολόγος σε γενικά σχολεία της Δευτεροβάθμιας Εκπαίδευσης με στόχο την ψυχοεκπαίδευση, ευαισθητοποίηση και ψυχολογική υποστήριξη μαθητών, γονέων & διδασκόντων. Έχει συμμετάσχει εθελοντικά σε δραστηριότητες ευαισθητοποίησης της ΑμΚΕ ΙΑΣΙΣ, καθώς και ως αρθρογράφος, σε θέματα ψυχικής υγείας στην σελίδα Psychoedu.gr.

Στο παρόν εργάζεται ιδιωτικά ως ψυχολόγος-ψυχοθεραπεύτρια & συνεργάζεται με κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, όπου ασχολείται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με παιδιά και εφήβους, καθώς και με υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής γονέων. 

Maria Prigkou is an experienced clinical psychologist with a strong academic background and diverse training in the field of mental health. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the *European University of Cyprus* and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the *University of Indianapolis*, where she gained solid theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.

Further deepening her specialization, she completed a Master's in Counseling with a focus on addiction at *Philips University*, enhancing her skills in treating individuals struggling with dependency-related behaviors. In 2025, she began advanced training in Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Adults and Adolescents at the *European Institute of Counseling & Psychotherapy*.

Her professional experience includes work in municipal health services, non-profit mental health organizations, and private practice. She focuses on psychosomatic symptoms, eating disorders, and various forms of addiction. Her therapeutic style is grounded in consistency, empathy, and a commitment to continuous personal and professional development, including regular supervision with members of the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society.

In addition to individual therapy sessions, she organizes experiential psychoeducational workshops and continually enriches her practice through ongoing training and clinical engagement.

Fragkatou Myrto is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology and holds a master's degree in Organizational Psychology from Panteion University. Additionally, she holds a master's degree in Human Resource Management from the Athens University of Economics and Business, trained in the Gestalt psychotherapeutic approach, and is certified as a Gestalt Practitioner in Organizations by the Gestalt Foundation Athens. She has also volunteered and worked as a freelancer at the Children's Protection Foundation as well as on the support hotline "Together for the Child." In her practice, she manages cases spanning the entire spectrum of psychology and psychotherapy, with a specialization in career counseling, Gestalt psychotherapy, and individual psychotherapy.

Angeliki Xatzimanoli, MSc is a Psychologist, certified Psychotherapist, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and graduated from the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University. Additionally, she has a master's degree in "Addiction Treatment - Addictology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Medical School of Athens. Currently, she is training in "Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling" at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Athens (Ke.S.Me.Th.). Throughout her career, she has volunteered with the Non-Governmental Organizations "ActionAid Hellas" and the International Cybersecurity Institute (CSI). She served as a Psychologist for the NGO "The Home Project" and collaborates as an external associate with the Center for Special Therapies "Oikogeneia." She also writes voluntarily for the website ''efiveia.gr,'' focusing on family and its connection and collaboration with the online therapy platform Terappin. She has been trained in the application of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy protocol (TF-CBT). She provides psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults. It is noteworthy that she participated in authoring the European program "TRACeD," within the framework of actions for the awareness and prevention of online gender-based violence. In her private practice, she undertakes the assessment, monitoring, and psychotherapeutic treatment of various psychological difficulties, such as anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, as well as issues related to interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.

Drakou Ioanna is a Mental Wellness Consultant certified by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in psychotherapy both in theory and practice, as well as in positive psychology. She holds a diploma from the European International University (EIU- Paris) with a specialization in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and a diploma from the Mediterranean College. Additionally, she is certified in Art Therapy by the international organization Nocn (UK). Her goal is to combine scientific knowledge with creative methods, supporting individuals to manage emotional difficulties and lead more functional and enjoyable lives.

Η κα Σουμελίδου Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc και Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Αναλύτρια Ομάδας, Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη. Απέκτησε το πτυχίο της ψυχολογίας από το University of Central Lancashire και το Αμερικάνικο Κολλέγιο Ελλάδος και συνέχισε με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο Πανεπιστήμιο του KENT στην Αγγλία. Το μεταπτυχιακό αφορά στις ψυχοθεραπευτικές σπουδές (MSc in Psychotherapy studies).Εκεί, μελέτησε όλα τα μοντέλα ψυχοθεραπείας με κυρίως έμφαση στο ψυχαναλυτικό μοντέλο. Το διάστημα εκείνο, δούλεψε εθελοντικά στο νοσοκομείο St.Martins με ασθενείς σε ατομικό αλλά και ομαδικό πλαίσιο. Η εκπαίδευσή της συνεχίστηκε με την ολοκλήρωση του πενταετούς προγράμματος σπουδών της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Αναλυτικής Ομαδικής και Οικογενειακής Ψυχοθεραπείας, στην προσέγγιση της ομαδικής ανάλυσης, της οικογενειακής ψυχοθεραπείας και της ψυχοθεραπείας ζεύγους. Επιπροσθέτως, ολοκλήρωσε με επιτυχία το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα του International Psychotherapy Institute όπου εξειδικεύτηκε στην ψυχοθεραπεία ζεύγους. Ακόμη, εκπαιδεύτηκε από την ISON Psychometrica στη ψυχολογική εκτίμηση και στη ψυχομετρική ανάλυση του τεστ θεματικής αντίληψης ΤΑΤ για την αξιολόγηση διαταραχών συμπεριφοράς, ψυχοσωματικών ασθενειών, νευρώσεων και ψυχώσεων, καθώς και του τεστ προσωπικότητας MMPI-2 για την αξιολόγηση της ενήλικης ψυχοπαθολογίας. Τα τελευταία χρόνια ανέπτυξε ενδιαφέρον για την ψυχολογια των παιδιών και ολοκλήρωσε με επιτυχία το πρόγραμμα του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με τίτλο Παιδοψυχολογία: Ψυχολογία βρέφους και παιδιού προσχολικής ηλικίας. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο αντιμετωπίζει πλήθος περιστατικών, έχοντας στο επίκεντρο την καλύτερη δυνατή εξυπηρέτηση των εξατομικευμένων αναγκών κάθε θεραπευόμενου/ης. Τέλος, εκτός από την δραστηριοποίησή της στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο, εργάζεται στο Ινστιτούτο Δημόσιας Υγείας του Αμερικανικού Κολλεγίου Ελλάδος ενώ παράλληλα διατελεί επιστημονική συνεργάτιδα του ΟΠΑΠ στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος «Αθλητικές ακαδημίες ΟΠΑΠ».

Iliopoulou Kyriaki - Eirini is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She holds a degree in Psychology from the American College of Greece (Deree College). Concurrently, she completed her studies in the Department of French Language & Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her postgraduate degree was obtained from the University of Bangor in Wales, United Kingdom (University of Wales, Bangor, UK), specializing in the Fundamental Principles of Clinical Psychology. She has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling, as well as in Special Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the Developmental Pediatrics Unit. Additionally, she holds certification in counseling children, adolescents, and parents from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. Furthermore, she is certified in Mindfulness Therapy from the Tree of Therapy, Self-awareness & Learning Workshop. She has been working since 2003 with typically developing children in various settings, as an educator in schools, tutoring centers, and as staff in children's camps. Since 2012, she has been employed as a parallel support assistant for Individuals with Disabilities (IWD) in schools and camps. Finally, since 2013, she has worked as a Consultant-Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, adults, and parents on both an individual and group level.

Konstantina Samperi is a mental health professional with extensive experience and specialized training in Systemic Psychotherapy. With a rich academic and clinical background, she has dedicated her career to providing individual, group, family, and couples therapy, approaching each therapeutic relationship with empathy, professionalism, and evidence-based practices.

Her education includes a four-year specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy, complemented by continuous professional development in contemporary therapeutic approaches such as narrative therapy tools and addiction treatment. She has gained valuable experience during her clinical practice at the “18 Ano” Addiction Unit of the Attica Psychiatric Hospital, while her volunteer work demonstrates a consistent commitment to supporting socially vulnerable groups.

Her therapeutic work focuses on building trusting relationships, empowering individuals, and exploring the systemic factors that shape human experience. With deep sensitivity to the needs of individuals and families, she contributes meaningfully to processes of change, self-awareness, and emotional growth.

Mpeligianni Synthia is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree in Sociology from Panteion University and a master's degree in Sports Sociology from the University of Loughborough. She subsequently specialized in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations. Since 2024, she has been studying Psychology at the European University of Cyprus. She has worked as a Mental Health Counselor in addiction treatment facilities as well as in mental health institutions. In her practice, she handles cases spanning the entire spectrum of mental health, including panic attacks, anxiety disorders, daily life difficulties, and has extensive experience in addressing parenting and family challenges.

Therapeutic groups as well as seminar-style groups take place at her office.

Her primary goal is to build the therapeutic relationship with authenticity, honesty, positive thinking, and respect.

Myrto Mitraka Papageorgiou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, holding a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in “Identities and Interpersonal Relationships.” She has completed training in Systemic – Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations.

She has worked with elderly individuals in care units, as well as with children, adolescents, and adults in specialized therapy centers and online psychotherapy platforms. She provides therapeutic support tailored to each person’s unique needs, offering a safe and empathetic space.

Georgina Argyriou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who offers online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology with specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is licensed to practice. At the same time, she is completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Hellenic American University. She has also received specialized training in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from the University Mental Health Research Institute (EPIPSI). She has completed her clinical internship at the Athens Mental Health Center – Behavioral Therapy Unit (EKEPSYE).

H Γεωργακάκη Στέλλα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του University of Central Lancashire και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στο Κλινικό Πρόγραμμα Ειδίκευσης στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία "Λόγω Ψυχής", ενώ στο ίδιο Ινστιτούτο έχει πραγματοποιήσει Κλινική Ειδίκευση στην Αντιμετώπιση του Τραύματος.

Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει πολυάριθμα εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα και σεμινάρια στη διάγνωση συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών, σε εργαλεία αξιολόγησης και παρέμβασης καθώς και στη Θεραπεία Ζεύγους και σε ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ Θέματα στη Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία.

Επιπροσθέτως, έχει παρακολουθήσει το μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα "Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων" στο Τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής Παιδιών και Εφήβων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αττικής "Σισμανόγλειο - Αμαλία Φλέμινγκ" καθώς και την  Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία στην Α ́ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών - Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο σε συνεργασία με το Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής. 

Τέλος, έχει αποκομίσει σημαντική εργασιακή εμπειρία δουλεύοντας στο Κέντρο Παιδιού και Εφήβου αλλά και ιδιωτικά , πραγματοποιώντας συνεδρίες με παιδιά, ενήλικες και οικογένειες.

Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο προσφέρει υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας σε παιδιά - εφήβους και ενήλικες. 

Theodosopoulou Sylia is a Psychologist and Child Psychologist / Psychosomatic Therapist. She maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) with further training in "Clinical Psychopathology" and "Early Intervention in Psychosis" from the Faculty of Medicine of NKUA, as well as in "Contemporary Approaches to Supporting Children with Adverse and Traumatic Life Experiences" and other child/adolescent-related fields at NKUA. She received a scholarship for the postgraduate program "MSc Child Development" at University College London (UCL) and worked there. She practices with a Psychoanalytic Orientation, having undergone training in both Lacanian and Freudian approaches in Greece and London, England. She is under supervision with a Lacanian orientation and instructors from the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society (HPS) – through the "Galenos" Institute – specializing in Education and Supervision in Psychosomatic Therapy.

Georgia Koltsida MSc is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (grade 8.41/10) and holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) in “Child and Adolescent Mental Health” from the European University of Cyprus (grade 9.45/10). She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at the Society for Cognitive-Behavioral Studies (ΕΓΣΣ), recognized by the European Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Additionally, she has completed specializations in the use of psychometric tools (WISC-V, WAIS-IV, MMPI-2, SCID-5-CV, SCID-5-PD), as well as further training in school psychology and personality disorders (Cluster C). Professionally, she has worked in mental health facilities and special education centers, providing assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention to children, adolescents, and adults. Through the Doctor Anytime platform, she offers individual sessions to adults facing difficulties such as anxiety, depressive mood, low self-esteem, or interpersonal challenges, aiming at psychological empowerment and personal development within a framework of trust, respect, and empathy.