Mental Health and Counseling results in Attica

Kaouki Panagiota is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist practicing privately in Kolonaki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Aiginiteio Hospital in Athens. Her commitment is to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to process their experiences and work towards personal growth and well-being. As a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist (CBT), she utilizes techniques to address a range of issues including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobias, eating disorders, sexual disorders, interpersonal relationship issues, grief management, self-esteem enhancement, among others. She is also dedicated to empowering clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop coping skills, and achieve their goals. Additionally, she provides psychological support and counseling to parents, aiming at the continuous improvement of quality of life and management of intrafamilial issues. Finally, as part of her ongoing professional development, she attends seminars and conferences in the field.

Vasileiou Lida MA is a certified Psychosomatic Health Counselor and conducts online sessions. She is a graduate of the Sociology Department of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences with a specialization in Criminology. She holds a master's degree in Psychosomatic Health Counseling with the application of the Evaluative Cognitive Model, an interdisciplinary model for the Promotion of Mental Health that integrates information and knowledge from both medical and humanities disciplines. Specifically, it combines medical data and knowledge from Neurosciences with scientific insights from the fields of Mental Health Promotion, Cognitive Therapeutic Models, and Positive Psychology. She emphasizes Psychosomatic Health, aiming to approach the individual in a short period through a structured practice. Additionally, the specialist holds a certification in training for Cognitive Counseling and Interventions from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. Continuing her studies, she attended the Special Education program in Supervisory Evaluative Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), through the Center for Evaluative Study of Psychosomatic Health (KE.AM.PSY), in collaboration with the Society for the Promotion of Psychiatry and Related Sciences (EL.E.P.PSY.S.EP). Ms. Vasileiou provides counseling services tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Verani Zoi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. She holds degrees in Psychology and English Literature from the University of Strathclyde, UK, and a Psychology degree from The Open University. She completed a postgraduate program in Mental Health: Psychological Therapies at the Medical School of the University of London and in School Psychology at the University of Nicosia. Additionally, she underwent Clinical and Psychotherapeutic Training at the Hellenic Society of Group Analysis and Family Therapy and was trained in Group Analytic Therapy through the Clinical Therapeutic Training Program of the Personality Disorders Department of the First Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital. She has worked in the Community Support Program for Individuals with Mental Health Issues at Renfrewshire Council in Scotland and collaborates with the Peristeri Mental Health Center, the Family Counseling Center of the Municipality of Zografou, as well as with the Adolescent Unit and the Medical-Pedagogical Service of the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene. Finally, she regularly attends and participates in national and European conferences and workshops as part of her ongoing professional development.

Zarogkika Lina is a Psychologist specializing in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from London Metropolitan University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of East London. Her studies, combined with her clinical experience, have equipped her with a deep understanding of human emotions and behaviors. Her therapeutic approach is based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while also employing an integrative model utilizing tools from systemic, psychodynamic, gestalt, mindfulness, and other modalities. She has been trained and specializes in couples therapy, eating disorder treatment, clinical psychology, sexual education, anxiety, as well as other areas and approaches within the field. With experience in mental health settings and participation in scientific research projects, her aim is to provide practical and meaningful solutions. She focuses on the uniqueness of each individual and creates a safe and supportive environment to help clients address their challenges. Through empathy and contemporary therapeutic methods, she assists in redefining issues for a more functional and balanced daily life. A crucial component of all the above is the establishment of a therapeutic alliance with trust as its fundamental element.

Falari Marianna BSc is a Mental Health Counselor and conducts sessions online. She graduated from the University of Greater Manchester (Bolton University, UK), where she completed her studies in Psychology (BSc). She is a Mental Health Counselor trained in the Integrative Model at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling of Ioannis Dovelos. Currently, she specializes in Existential Psychotherapy of Becoming, approaching the individual through an existential perspective that respects the uniqueness and journey of each person towards meaning and authenticity. Additionally, the specialist has attended numerous seminars in various fields of counseling and psychotherapy, covering topics such as human relationships, anxiety management, grief, depression, and other critical mental health issues. Since 2022, she has maintained her private practice, working with adults in individual sessions, offering a safe space for expression, understanding, and psychological empowerment. She is an active member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is committed to continuous education and providing quality services with respect, empathy, and professionalism. Her work is supported by ongoing supervision, ensuring the quality and ethical adequacy of the therapeutic process.

Η Βακονδίου Μαρία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στους Αγίους Αναργύρους. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή κλινική εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας “Λόγω Ψυχής”. Στο ίδιο κέντρο ολοκλήρωσε, επίσης, κύκλο ειδίκευσης στη θεραπεία ζεύγους. Από το 2011 και μετά έχει εργαστεί τόσο σε εθελοντικό, όσο και σε πρακτικό και κλινικό πλαίσιο σε φορείς, όπως είναι το Παιδοψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Παίδων “Π. & Α. Κυριακού”, στην Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων “Αγία Σοφία”, στο Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο Αθηνών, στον Συμβουλευτικό σταθμό του Δήμου Πετρούπολης, καθώς και στο Σύλλογο “Ανοιχτή Αγκαλιά” με παιδιά που βρίσκονται στο φάσμα του αυτισμού. Παράλληλα με τις σπουδές και την εξειδίκευσή της, έχει πάρει μέρος σε συνέδρια και σεμινάρια Ψυχολογίας, Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας, φροντίζοντας για συνεχή εκπαίδευση, προσωπική ανάπτυξη και ενημέρωσή της για τις σύγχρονες εξελίξεις. Τα πιο συνήθη αιτήματα που αντιμετωπίζονται στον προσωπικό της χώρο είναι τα εξής : άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, αρνητικά συναισθήματα (θλίψη, θυμός, απογοήτευση), διαχείριση εργασιακού άγχους, υπερβολική ντροπή, συναίσθημα ενοχής, δυσκολία στη διεκδικητικότητα, πένθος και απώλεια αγαπημένων προσώπων. Από το 2015 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αθήνα, στην περιοχή των Αγίων Αναργύρων. Εργάζεται συμβουλευτικά και ψυχοθεραπευτικά με άτομα, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες. Στόχος της αποτελεί η δημιουργία μιας ασφαλούς βάσης, προκειμένου το άτομο να μπορέσει να αναγνωρίσει και να διευρύνει όλες τις πλευρές του εαυτού του, με στόχο μία καλύτερη ποιότητα ζωής. Στο γραφείο, και σε συνεργασία με συναδέλφους, αλλά και κατά μόνας, πολύ συχνά πραγματοποιεί βιωματικά σεμινάρια σχετικά με διάφορα θέματα ψυχολογίας και

ψυχοθεραπείας.

Tsixiseli Anna MSc, BSc is a Clinical Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Sheffield and a master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. Additionally, she trained in Applied Counseling at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and to this day, she continues her training in Systemic Therapy and Counseling (individuals, families, couples, groups) at the Systemic Education and Therapy Center "Entropy".

In her work, she is interested in seeing the person within the context of their life – the relationships, experiences, and transitions that have shaped them. She believes in a therapeutic process that does not provide ready-made answers but creates space for understanding, meaning-making, and change. Her goal is to offer a safe and supportive environment where each person can express themselves freely and approach their concerns in their own way. She works with adults, adolescents, and couples on issues such as anxiety, depression, emotional difficulties, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions, as well as more complex psychological challenges. She provides individual sessions (in-person and online), with respect for the uniqueness and pace of each person.

Το κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας «συνυπάρχω» είναι ένας χώρος ψυχοθεραπείας όπου το υπάρχειν,η προσωπική εξέλιξη, η αυτογνωσία και η υπεράσπιση του δυναμικού κάθε προσώπου αναδεικνύεται μέσα από τις σχέσεις και αλληλεπιδράσεις του.Η διαφορετικότητα, το βλέμμα, τα μοναδικά βιώματα του κάθε ανθρώπου εμπλουτίζουν αναδεικνύουν και αποκαλύπτουν το κάθε μοναδικό πρόσωπο με σεβασμό και κατανόηση.Η υπέρβαση των στενών ορίων του εγώ είναι που δημιουργεί τον χώρο για συνάντηση, μοίρασμα, νόημα και εξέλιξη. Είναι εκεί που συμβαίνουν οι αλλαγές, οι εκπλήξεις και τα συγκλονιστικά θαύματα.Στην υπαρξιακή θεώρηση κεντρικός άξονας είναι ο άνθρωπος και αντιμετωπίζεται με σεβασμό η μοναδικότητα και η προσωπική του πορεία.Σημαντικά στοιχεία της θεραπείας είναι η ελεύθερη βούληση και η ανάληψη προσωπικής ευθύνης από την πλευρά του θεραπευόμενου για να ερευνήσει, να κατανοήσει και να δώσει λύση στα προβλήματα του. Να γίνει οδηγός στη ζωή του και αναπτύσσοντας τις δυνατότητες του να χαράξει την προσωπική του πορεία.Στην θεραπευτική διεργασία εξερευνώνται θεμελιώδη ζητήματα της ύπαρξης όπως το νόημα της ζωής, η ελευθερία, η απομόνωση και ο θάνατος με σκοπό την εστίαση στον αυθεντικό-οντολογικό τρόπο ζωής ο οποίος χαρακτηρίζεται από μια κατάσταση ετοιμότητας για προσωπική αλλαγή παίρνοντας σαν δεδομένο τη βαθιά αίσθηση αβεβαιότητας για το μέλλον εκτός από την κοινή ανθρώπινη μοίρα, τον θάνατο. Ο αυθεντικός-οντολογικός τρόπος ύπαρξης προϋποθέτει να είσαι ειλικρινής και αληθινός απέναντι στον εαυτό σου, να ζεις με σκοπό και συνείδηση.Η συστημική προσέγγιση είναι επηρεασμένη από τη θεωρία συστημάτων, την θεωρητική βάση της κυβερνητικής, τον κονστρουκτιονισμό και κοινωνικό κονστρουκτιονισμό.Βασική της παραδοχή είναι ότι το ΟΛΟ είναι διαφορετικό από το σύνολο των μερών του. Το ΟΛΟ λειτουργεί με διαφορετικό τρόπο απ ότι τα μέρη του γιατί περιλαμβάνει εκτός από τις ενότητες, τις σχέσεις και τις αλληλαντιδράσεις των ενοτήτων αυτών. Συνεπώς σε ένα σύστημα ένας αριθμός από διεργασίες βρίσκονται σε συνεχή αλληλεξάρτηση, αλληλοσυσχέτιση και συναλλαγή.Βασική αρχή της συστημικής προσέγγισης είναι η ολιστική αντίληψη των δεδομένων, αρχή που οδηγεί στη διεύρυνση του πλαισίου για τη μελέτη και την ερμηνεία των φαινομένων αυτών και η κυκλικότητα στον τρόπο λειτουργίας και διεύρυνσης τους. Κάθε συμπεριφορά εξετάζεται όχι μεμονομένα αλλά στο δυναμικό πλαίσιο στο οποίο αναπτύσσεται.Συνεπώς το πρόβλημα που ένα άτομο αναπτύσσει θεωρείται ως σύμπτωμα του όλου πλαισίου στο οποίο εντάσσεται. Η συμπεριφορά του ατόμου είναι αποτέλεσμα πρωτίστως της μη λειτουργικής δομής και τρόπου επικοινωνίας στο πλαίσιο στο οποίο το άτομο ανήκει. Το πιο κοντινό πλαίσιο είναι η οικογένεια και γι αυτό το λόγο η συστημική θεραπεία λέγεται και θεραπεία οικογένειας.Αν οι διεργασίες μέσα στην οικογένεια ακολουθούν ανταγωνιστικές κατευθύνσεις, αν η καθημερινή εμπειρία συγκρούεται με ερμηνείες και αντιλήψεις της οικογένειας και του ευρύτερου κοινωνικού και πολιτισμικού πλαισίου εμφανίζονται δυσλειτουργικές καταστάσεις και προβλήματα.Η συστημική θεωρία ευνοεί την ευελιξία, την εξέλιξη και τις μετακινήσεις αντί της ακαμψίας και της απολυτότητας ώστε ο κύκλος της συναλλαγής και της αλληλεπίδρασης να καταστεί λειτουργικός και παραγωγικός.Η θεραπευτική παρέμβαση απαιτεί από τον θεραπευτή να χρησιμοποιήσει τον εαυτό του , να ενωθεί με την οικογένεια και να βιώνει την πραγματικότητα όπως την βιώνουν τα μέλη της οικογένειας. Τον χαρακτηρίζει μια στάση ισοτιμίας απέναντι στον άνθρωπο ανεξαρτήτως παθολογίας.Ο θεραπευτής ως φορέας αλλαγής αντιλαμβανόμενος τον περιορισμό του πλαισίου της εκάστοτε οικογένειας παρεμβαίνει με διαφορετικό τρόπο κάθε φορά ώστε να παραχθεί ένας διαφορετικός πιο λειτουργικός και παραγωγικός τρόπος ζωής.Ο συνδιασμός της υπαρξιακής με την συστημική προσέγγιση οδηγεί στη θέαση του ανθρώπου ως σύνθετη βιο-ψυχο-κοινωνική οντότητα που δεν αρκεί να εξεταστεί μεμονομένα και γραμμικά αλλά απαιτείται να εξεταστεί σε βάθος και σε σχέση με το περιβάλλον, τις σχέσεις και τις πεποιθήσεις του. Ο άνθρωπος αρχίζει να αντιλαμβάνεται τον εαυτό του ως μέρος πολύπλοκων συστημάτων και διεργασιών, ανακαλύπτει ότι πολλοί ρόλοι, συνήθειες, συναισθήματα και σκέψεις είναι αποτέλεσμα της αλληλεπίδρασης με τα συστήματα (οικογένεια, διαπροσωπικές σχεσεις, εργασία, κοινωνία) και αναγνωρίζοντας τις δυνατότητες και τους περιορισμούς της ανθρώπινης φύσης αναλαμβάνει τον ρόλο του οδηγού για να επαναπροσδιορίσει στο εδώ και τώρα τον ρόλο του στην πορεία ζωής του.

She was born in Athens and obtained her degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) (psychologist professional license, No. 1064783). She continued her education by completing a three-year training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, followed by additional training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Center. Subsequently, she earned her certification in trauma therapy – EMDR, at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. Additionally, she has attended various seminars and received training in biofeedback (a non-pharmacological therapeutic approach). She works as a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and collaborates with the Stress Management Center SMS (Stress Management Solutions). She specializes in anxiety and stress management, panic attack treatment, depression treatment, and eating disorder issues. She also specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety-related issues, such as performance anxiety and the management of various other distressing emotions, as well as in parental counseling. The intervention is personalized and collaborative with the individual, considering various factors that become clear through individual interviews and questionnaires, aiming at the overall enhancement of the individual's quality of life across all domains.

Marianne Najm, MSc, is a dedicated psychologist practicing privately in Athens. She earned her Psychology degree from the University of Paris and holds a Master's degree in Organizational and CyberPsychology. Currently, she is undergoing specialized training in Psychoanalysis. Marianne is deeply committed to her profession, regularly attending seminars and conferences that focus on psychoanalytic approaches. She volunteers her expertise to provide invaluable psychological support services. She has actively contributed to various psychotherapeutic projects in Athens, with a particular emphasis on assisting individuals struggling with addiction and supporting the foreigner population, including children and adults. Her contributions extend beyond clinical work. As one of the esteemed scientific collaborators of Ecole Française de Cyberpsychologie, Marianne actively contributes to research exploring the effects of new technologies on mental health. Her areas of expertise include clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and social psychology. Marianne extends her influence to educational and corporate settings. She frequently conducts workshops, helping schools and businesses navigate the use of New Technologies in the workplace and promoting their responsible recreational use. Originally from France, Marianne Najm has been a resident of Athens since 2006, proficient in Greek, French, and English.

Pakou Fani BSc, MBA is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist and provides individual online sessions for adults. She has conducted experiential workshops and seminars on self-awareness and psycho-emotional development, as well as corporate collaborations focused on mental resilience, anxiety management, and burnout. At the core of her professional approach lies the authentic human relationship. She creates a safe and supportive space where individuals can come into deeper contact with themselves, recognize their emotions and experiences, and develop new, more functional ways of connecting with themselves and others. She believes in personal growth through understanding, acceptance, and conscious change, step by step, respecting the pace and uniqueness of each person. Her professional activity is supported by regular supervision and many years of personal psychotherapy, both individual and group, within psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches. She strongly believes that personal therapeutic experience is a foundation for every mental health professional, as it enhances genuine understanding and therapeutic depth in the relationship with the individual.

Eleni Liakou is a Person-Centered Psychotherapist, Parent Trainer, and Organizational Psychologist, with a private practice in Glyfada. Her goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where each individual can freely express themselves, gain deep self-understanding, and move towards meaningful changes in their life.

She conducts individual psychotherapy sessions for adults, addressing issues such as anxiety and stress, self-esteem and self-image, relationship difficulties, parenting, loss and grief, and infertility.

Through the therapeutic relationship, she accompanies clients with respect and authenticity, helping them discover their inner strengths and live with greater balance and fulfillment.

Additionally, she trains groups of parents through the Gordon Effective Parenting Workshops, assisting them in communicating effectively with their children, setting boundaries without punishment, and building a stable and healthy relationship of trust.

She holds two Master’s degrees (MSc), in Person-Centered Psychotherapy (University of Central Lancashire, ICPS College) and Organizational Psychology (Panteion University), as well as a degree in Educational Studies. She has attended various seminars and professional development courses in her field and is passionate about lifelong learning.

Moreover, she volunteers her services at the "Anikein" center, participating in an international research study on the effectiveness of Person-Centered Psychotherapy, with ongoing supervision based on measurable data.

Mpletsa Xristianna MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nea Ionia. She holds a degree in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a postgraduate degree (MSc in Health Psychology) from the same institution. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and has been trained in Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method at the Trauma Therapy Institute. Additionally, she has been trained in play therapy through an educational program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Concurrently, she has attended numerous training programs for her continuous professional development concerning human behavior, the management and treatment of phobias, psychosomatic symptoms, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and other anxiety and mood disorders, and she holds a professional practice license. Until 2023, she provided psychological services at the Memory Center of the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor" for adults with anxiety disorders, chronic conditions, and psychiatric illnesses. She collaborates privately with the Special Therapy Center for children "Apo Kardiás" while also maintaining her private practice, where she handles cases involving adults, adolescents, and children.

Kountouraki Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and is undergoing further training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Children and Adults at the Interdisciplinary & Research Psychosocial Support for Children & Adults (DI.KE.PSY). She has also completed various postgraduate training programs and seminars.

Sideri Xristina is a Psychologist with a psychoanalytic orientation based on Lacanian theory.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology of the Faculty of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and of the Postgraduate Program “Psychotherapy: Theoretical Frameworks, Clinical Applications, and Comparative Approaches” (MSc in Psychotherapy) at the Medical School of the same University. She has received additional training in Clinical Psychopathology, completing the one-year seminar “Panagiotis Oulis” organized by EPIPSY, the First University Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital, and the company “Promotion of Knowledge in Mental Disorders.” Since 2020, she has been attending the educational program of the Athens Academy of Clinical Studies of the Freud Field Institute and actively participates in working groups, seminars, and conferences of the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis. Concurrently, she is a member of the “Addiction and Alcoholism” network of the Freud Field. She completed her practical training and subsequently worked voluntarily in the field of addictions. From 2020 to 2025, she was employed as therapeutic staff at the Center for the Treatment of Dependent Individuals. She is a collaborator of the Galinos Institute of Mental Health and Personal Development.

In her independent clinical practice, she aims to prioritize the uniqueness of each individual and accompany them in the search for their distinctive way to cope with their subjective difficulties.

Melissourgou Flora is a Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist MSc and maintains a private practice in the center of Athens. She provides psychological support to adults suffering from anxiety disorders and mood disorders. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She continued and completed her postgraduate studies (MSc) in the Clinical Psychology program at Royal Holloway, University of London in the United Kingdom. She holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist and has obtained official recognition of her postgraduate degree from the Greek state (DOATAP). She is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS). She has been a scientific associate at the Eating Disorders Unit of the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital “Attikon” and has completed the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy program of the Aeginiteio Hospital for individuals with Eating Disorders. As part of her continuous professional development, she has attended numerous educational seminars and conferences, actively participating in the preparation of publications and scientific papers. She has previously collaborated with the Family Support Centers KETHEA NOSTOS in Elefsina and Piraeus and has been trained in Systemic Therapy (Family Therapy) at the Athens Center for Human Study (AKMA).