Mental Health and Counseling results in the Western suburbs of Athens

Nikoleta Ortoulidou is a psychodynamic and IFS-informed psychotherapist.

She completed her studies in Counseling Psychology and immediately afterwards trained in addiction counseling with a CBT approach. She gained significant experience through therapeutic work both individually and in groups, having volunteered her services in addiction treatment centers in Thessaloniki and Athens, working with individuals facing addictive behaviors and psychosocial difficulties. Additionally, she has provided her services as a volunteer psychotherapist at the Child Protection Unit "Eliza" at Attikon University Hospital, supporting children, adolescents, and their families.

In recent years, she has been working privately with adults, focusing on trauma. Simultaneously, she continues her training in the Depth Analytical Psychology of Carl Jung at KPS, and consistently receives individual supervision, integrating contemporary approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Maté). IFS offers a different perspective on how to approach people and trauma. She is a psychology student and has been trained in IFS while also participating in group supervision in this approach.

The trainings she has completed enable her to use the approach that best suits each individual.

Her therapeutic stance is characterized by empathy, respect, and authentic presence. The goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment where the individual can gain deeper self-understanding, connect with their emotions, and process experiences that continue to affect them in the present.

Ο Κυριόπουλος Θοδωρής είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Είναι κάτοχος του MSc Theoretical Psychoanalytic Studies από το University College London (UCL), το οποίο του απονεμήθηκε με «διάκριση». Ύστερα από την επιστροφή του στην Ελλάδα, ολοκλήρωσε το διετές σεμινάριο Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας «Παναγιώτης Ουλής», που συνδιοργανώνεται από την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και το Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ., καθώς και το ετήσιο μετεκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο του Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ. «Έγκαιρη Παρέμβαση στην Ψύχωση». Έχει παρακολουθήσει μαθήματα στο Κέντρο Ψυχαναλυτικών Ερευνών της Αθήνας, ενώ συμμετείχε στο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Ομάδας (ΕΕΨΨΟ) για τέσσερα συναπτά έτη. Τον Μάιο του 2025 ξεκίνησε την εκπαίδευσή του στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Παιδιού και Εφήβου (ΕΕΨΨΠΕ). Έχει εργαστεί ψυχοθεραπευτικά με παιδιά, εφήβους και οικογένειες στο πλαίσιο της συνεργασίας του με κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών. Ακόμα, έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος σε σχολεία της δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης ενώ έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικά τις υπηρεσίες του σε μια σειρά από ψυχιατρικές κλινικές του δημόσιου τομέα (Άττικόν', Δρομοκαΐτειο κ.α.).

Ms. Gkioka S Maria is a Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Aigaleo. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Indianapolis (license no.: 1070) and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy as well as in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents & Parent Counseling. Additionally, she has attended continuing education seminars to update and enhance her knowledge, always aiming for accurate assessment and therapeutic treatment of the individualized needs of each person. She has served as a Scientific Collaborator/Counseling Psychologist at the Adolescent Health Unit, 2nd Pediatric Clinic, University of Athens, ‘P. & A. Kyriakou’ Children's Hospital, the Hellenic Institute for the United Nations, and other private centers and NGOs, focusing on the psychological support and well-being of minors and young people. In her private practice, she works with children, adolescents, and young adults, while possessing particular expertise in Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Anger Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Bullying, Excessive Use of Gaming and Internet, Learning Disabilities, and ADHD. Furthermore, she provides parent counseling sessions on these topics.

Tsirtsiridis Giorgos BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. He holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and two master's degrees (MSc). He specialized in Clinical Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience through an interuniversity program of the University of Athens in collaboration with McGill University, while also completing postgraduate studies in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Derby. He has enhanced his scientific training with specialized postgraduate seminars in clinical psychopathology, clinical skills, and special education and parent counseling, gaining a comprehensive understanding of mental health and developmental needs.

Since 2018, he has maintained a private practice in Nikaia, where he provides psychotherapy and psychological support services to adults. Concurrently, he collaborates as an external associate with the Psychodiagnosis center. In his professional career, he has worked as a special educator and has teaching experience, preparing adult candidates for psychology entrance examinations. In his therapeutic approach, he combines modern scientific knowledge with an integrative perspective, adapting the method to each individual's needs. His goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where the patient can freely express themselves, gain deeper self-understanding, and enhance their psychological resilience.

Maria Kologgiou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Group Analyst and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and is a certified Group Analyst by the Hellenic Organization of Psychotherapy & Education in Group Analysis. Currently, she is training in Positive Psychology at the Lifelong Learning Center of Panteion University. She has experience and specializes in depression, emotional disorders, interpersonal relationships, as well as anxiety and mood disorders.

Η Σκόνδρα Παναγιούλα  είναι πιστοποιημένη Κλινική Κοινωνική Λειτουργός - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών. Εξειδικεύτηκε και ολοκλήρωσε την 4ετή εκπαίδευση της στη Συστημική - Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία στην Εταιρεία Συστημικής Θεραπείας και Παρέμβασης σε Άτομα,Οικογένειες και Ευρύτερα Συστήματα (ΕΣΥΘΕΠΑΣ),αποκτώντας πολύτιμη κλινική εμπειρία δίπλα σε καταξιωμένους εκπαιδευτές και επόπτες ψυχοθεραπευτές. Μεγαλώνοντας είχε πάντα την ανάγκη να καταλάβει και να εξερευνήσει πως οι άνθρωποι έρχονται σε επαφή με τα συναισθήματά τους,τι είναι αυτό που τα ορίζει καθώς και πως θα συμπεριφερθούν και αντιδράσουν. Στη συνέχεια ανακάλυψε ότι σε όλα αυτά τα ερωτήματα μπορεί να δώσει απαντήσεις η διαδικασία της Ψυχοθεραπείας. Κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό Τίτλο Σπουδών (MSc) στην “Αναπτυξιακή Ψυχοπαθολογία” και μέσα από την εμπειρία της της δόθηκε η δυνατότητα να διαχειρίζεται και να αντιμετωπίζει προβλήματα ψυχικής υγείας. Επίσης, διαθέτει δίπλωμα Συντονιστή - Εκπαιδευτή Σχολών Γονέων από τον Πανελλήνιο Σύνδεσμο Σχολών Γονέων και εργάζεται σε συνεργασία με δημοτικά σχολεία, νηπιαγωγεία και ιδιωτικούς παιδικούς σταθμούς με γονείς, παρέχοντας συμβουλευτική είτε ατομικά, είτε ομαδικά. Μετά από είκοσι σχεδόν συνεχόμενα χρόνια εμπειρίας στο χώρο της Κοινωνικής Εργασίας και της Ψυχοθεραπείας έχει εργαστεί τόσο με εφήβους και οικογένειες, όσο και με ενήλικες που βίωναν άγχος, κατάθλιψη, κρίσεις πανικού, διαταραχές σίτισης, μειωμένη αυτοεκτίμηση, καθώς και δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων εστιασμένα στην ψυχοπαθολογία, στη συμβουλευτική, την ψυχοθεραπεία και στην ψυχική υγεία ευρύτερα. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο που διατηρεί στον Πειραιά (Δραγάτση 2-4 πλησίον σταθμού Μετρό), εργάζεται με ενήλικες, ζευγάρια, εφήβους και οικογένειες. Παράλληλα εργάζεται ως Κοινωνική Λειτουργός στο Κέντρο Κοινότητας του Δήμου Κερατσινίου - Δραπετσώνας, στο οποίο παρέχει ψυχοκοινωνική στήριξη σε ευάλωτες ομάδες, καθώς και ενασχόληση με προνοιακά επιδόματα (αναπηρικά, επίδομα στέγασης, Κοινωνικό Εισόδημα Αλληλεγγύης). Τέλος,είναι εγγεγραμμένο μέλος στον Σύνδεσμο Κοινωνικών Λειτουργών Ελλάδος και μέλος της EFTA. Ο φόβος είναι ένα εύλογο συναίσθημα στην αρχή της θεραπείας, αλλά με τον κατάλληλο θεραπευτή, μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές πλαίσιο, μπορούν να φωτιστούν όλα τα σκοτεινά σημεία, να κατανοηθούν άγνωστες πλευρές του εαυτού μας και να δοκιμαστούν νέοι τρόποι σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς.

Karypidis Konstantinos is a Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. He has been trained in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy and holds an Advance Diploma in Counselling & Psychology from the I.C. Institute in Los Angeles. He was awarded the Patient Preference Award by his patients on doctoranytime, who ranked him among the top preferred professionals on the platform. For over 20 years, he has collaborated with executives and employees worldwide, helping them to derive greater satisfaction from their lives and work. His contribution was recognized in 2022 when the international organization Thinkers 360 ranked him among the top 50 global thought leaders in Change Management. He specializes in interpersonal relationships, stress management, anger management, and panic attack management.

Panagiotis Mpanos is a licensed Psychologist with a private practice in Peristeri. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg and has completed a two-year training program in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy through the Panhellenic Association of Cognitive and Analytic Psychotherapy. He has also received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and education in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Additionally, he completed trauma therapy using the EMDR method and specializes in couples and relationship therapy from the perspective of the three main psychotherapeutic approaches at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy. In the field of children and adolescents, he has completed postgraduate training in promoting the mental health of children and adolescents from the University of West Attica, as well as specialized therapeutic seminars in child psychopathology using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. He completed his practical internship at the "Anima" center, working with individuals with psychotic disorders, and collaborates with special treatment centers providing individual therapy for adults, couples, parent counseling, and therapy for children and adolescents. He has attended numerous seminars from various therapeutic schools as part of his continuous professional development and commitment to providing holistic therapeutic care to his patients.

Goumpiou Virginia Msc is a Clinical Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist of the Synthetic Model, maintaining a private practice in Keratsini. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Metropolitan College and subsequently completed a Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology at the Metropolitan College. Her private practice offers individual, family, couples counseling, and group therapy sessions. Additionally, the specialist is a court-appointed expert and specialist consultant, providing technical reports for courts. The private practice offers expert assessments and evaluations using the most advanced tools for various purposes, such as courts, benefit committees for children and adults, etc.

Giorgos Orfanos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains two private practices, in Peristeri and Athens (Ilisia - Hilton). He holds a distinction-awarded master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology (MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology with Distinction) from the University of Central Lancashire, as well as a first-class honours degree in Psychology (BSc Hons Psychology Science – First Class Honours) from the University of Essex. Additionally, he has completed studies in Economics at Kingston University in London. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which he completed at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, with experience in individual sessions and group interventions within mental health organizations such as the NGOs Agkalia and Symvallein. His therapeutic approaches incorporate elements from the "third wave" of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Furthermore, his extensive background in the business sector has motivated him to continuously develop his knowledge of critical psychological concepts such as anxiety, stress, and generally high psycho-emotional pressure and performance conditions (performance psychology). He believes in a collaborative relationship, considering the therapeutic alliance and unconditional acceptance as the cornerstone for the success of therapy, the enhancement of self-awareness, psychological resilience, and personal development.

Ioannis Papadimas is a licensed psychologist, holding a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a full member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS) since 2020. He has specialized in Psychoanalytic–Psychodynamic Psychotherapy through his training at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy, and he has also completed postgraduate training in Psychoeducation and Behavioral Family Therapy.His professional background includes collaborations with well-established mental health and social care organizations. He has worked as a psychologist at The Smile of the Child, as well as at the Lilian Voudouri Foundation, where he served as coordinator in a Supported Living Residence (SYD). In addition, he has held the position of psychologist and scientific supervisor at the Association for the Care of Minors and Youth. He completed his internship at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (Dafni) and offered voluntary psychological support through the Social Services of the Municipality of Fyli.Currently, he provides online psychotherapy services from his private practice based in Ano Liosia, working with adults and adolescents on a wide range of psychological issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, emotional disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-esteem and identity issues, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. He also offers parental counseling and family support.His therapeutic approach focuses on building a stable, authentic, and safe therapeutic relationship, where individuals are encouraged to explore their inner world, process past experiences, and strengthen their psychological resilience in order to bring about meaningful and lasting change in their lives.

Nezi Aimilia is a Clinical and School Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Elefsina. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master of Science (MSc) degree specializing in Clinical Psychology from the Department of Psychology of the same university. She also holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree specializing in School Psychology from Harokopio University. She has worked at the Reception and Solidarity Center of the Municipality of Athens, where she provided psychosocial and counseling support to vulnerable social groups. Additionally, during her professional career, she has collaborated with numerous mental health centers and hospitals, such as the Mental Health Center of "Sotiria" Hospital and the Adolescent and Young Adult Psychiatry Department of "G. Gennimatas" Hospital. Furthermore, in recent years, she has worked in special education institutions, including the Center for Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling, and Support of Western Attica (KE.D.A.S.Y.) and the Unified Special Vocational High School – Lyceum (EN.E.E.GY.-L.). She possesses certified training in the use of multiple psychometric tools and has extensive clinical experience. She is undergoing training in programs related to psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. In her private practice, she provides psychotherapy and counseling to adolescents and adults, as well as parental counseling. Finally, she regularly attends seminars and conferences in her specialty to ensure ongoing professional development and training in her field.

Ο Μπούρμπος Αθανάσιος είναι Κλινικός ψυχολόγος - Ψυχαναλυτικός ψυχοθεραπευτής. Αποφοίτησε από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών το 2016 με το βαθμό «Άριστα». Παράλληλα με τις προπτυχιακές του σπουδές πραγματοποίησε πρακτική άσκηση στην Β’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημιακού Γενικού Νοσοκομείου «Αττικόν» στο τμήμα ενηλίκων και συγκεκριμένα στην ομάδα που εξειδικεύεται στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, τις διαταραχές της διάθεσης (συναισθηματικές), τις διαταραχές προσωπικότητας και τις διαταραχές πρόσληψης τροφής. Το 2017 μετέβη στο Παρίσι καθώς έγινε δεκτός στο Τμήμα Ψυχαναλυτικών Σπουδών του Université Sorbonne Paris Cité – Denis Diderot (Paris VII) για διετείς σπουδές μεταπτυχιακού κύκλου στην κλινική ψυχολογία και ψυχοπαθολογία, πραγματοποιώντας παράλληλα πρακτική - κλινική άσκηση στο πρότυπο τμήμα ανοικτής νοσηλείας, του ψυχιατρικού τμήματος εφήβων του Centre Hospitalier Théophile Russel, όπου περιθάλπτονταν έφηβοι με αγχώδεις, συναισθηματικές και διατροφικές διαταραχές, στο ψυχιατρικό τμήμα ενηλίκων του Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire Paris Psychiatrie et Neurosciences – Hôpital Sainte Anne, που εξειδικεύεται στις διαταραχές της διάθεσης και τις ψυχώσεις, και στο τμήμα Παιδιατρικής Ηπατολογίας και Μεταμοσχεύσεων των Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Sud – Hôpital Bicêtre, όπου νοσηλεύονται βρέφη, παιδιά και έφηβοι με σοβαρές και σπάνιες ασθένειες του ηπατοχολικού συστήματος.Το 2020-21 πραγματοποίησε στο Παρίσι νέο κύκλο μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών στην κλινική ψυχοπαθολογία, την έρευνα και την διεπιστημονική προσέγγιση στην ψυχανάλυση. Από το 2021 είναι υποψήφιος διδάκτωρ στην κλινική ψυχοπαθολογία και την έρευνα στην ψυχανάλυση της École Doctorale «Recherches en psychanalyse et psychopathologie » και ερευνητής στο «Centre de recherches psychanalyse, médecine et société» (CRPMS) του Université Paris Cité. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πολυετή προσωπική ψυχανάλυση στην Αθήνα και η ψυχαναλυτική του κατάρτιση έλαβε και λαμβάνει χώρα στην Αθήνα και το Παρίσι. Έχει εργασθεί σε διάφορες θέσεις και φορείς όπου μπορεί να εφαρμοστεί η επιστήμη της ψυχολογίας στην Ελλάδα, όπως στα πλαίσια εθελοντικής εργασίας και κοινωνικής προσφοράς, στα πλαίσια της στρατιωτικής του θητείας και άλλες έμισθες θέσεις όπως κέντρα ημέρας και ειδικών θεραπειών. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων, συνεδρίων, ημερίδων και διαλέξεων στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Έχει συγγράψει εργασίες για διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά και έχει συμμετάσχει με προφορικές και αναρτημένες ανακοινώσεις σε πανελλήνια και διεθνή συνέδρια. Ακολουθεί τις δράσεις των γαλλικών επιστημονικών ψυχαναλυτικών εταιρειών «Espace Analytique», Association Lacanienne Internationale (ALI), της γαλλικής εταιρείας Rorschach και είναι ιδρυτικό μέλος του ψυχαναλυτικού συλλόγου «Το Γράμμα».

Sompolou Grigoria BSc, MA, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - EMDR Therapist, operating a private practice in Thrakomakedones. She holds a degree from Swansea University in Wales, with postgraduate training in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy as well as in childhood and welfare. She has taught Psychology for several years at AKMI Metropolitan College, and at her private practice, she provides specialized individual and group psychotherapy services, as well as counseling for couples and families. Additionally, she has extensive experience in psychological support related to issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, and addressing relationship challenges among partners, family members, parents, and children (parenting schools). Finally, the Psychologist - Psychotherapist has attended numerous seminars, conferences, and symposia and is a member of the British Psychological Society, the Hellenic Psychological Society, the United Kingdom Association of Psychotherapy Integration, and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy.

Xristou Xaris is a Counseling Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He studied Psychology (BSc) at the University of Sheffield. He continued his studies at the University of York, where he completed a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology (Master of Arts). He has worked at the Hellenic Myasthenia Gravis Association, providing psychological support to patients with Myasthenia Gravis. His experience includes internships at the Child and Adolescent Center and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou", in the Child and Adolescent Department, as well as volunteer work at the KETHEA ITHAKI Counseling Center and ARSIS (Social Organization for Youth Support), offering counseling support. Additionally, he has taught Psychology courses at a Private Vocational Training Institute in Thessaloniki. He continues his professional development through ongoing supervision and personal therapy, which helps him maintain a high level of knowledge and skills. Finally, he provides individual psychotherapy sessions for Adults and Adolescents, addressing a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger management, eating disorders, interpersonal relationship management, and others.

Vasilakis Kostis is a licensed Psychologist who offers psychotherapeutic sessions to adolescents and adults. His goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship characterized by empathy and acceptance, where the individual can explore the self and develop innate abilities within a safe and understanding environment.

He has worked in organizations such as the Ministry of Labor and in private therapeutic settings, providing counseling and psychological support, administering psychometric instruments, and collaborating closely with families.

He studied Psychology at the University of Nicosia and Communication at Panteion University. He has been trained in Systemic Therapy and specializes in Person-Centered and Focusing/Experiential Psychotherapy.

Mpagourdi Maria, BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist who conducts sessions online. She graduated in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University (BSc) and holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Clinical Counselling Psychology from the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Art Therapy, and the management of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CCTP-I & II). Since 2023, she has been training in Art Psychotherapy – Behavior Analysis at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi," and from 2025 she will continue her professional development through the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (P.E.G.A.P.), as part of her training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes significant work in mental health facilities such as the Piraeus Naval Hospital, Care Units for the Elderly specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, cancer patient counseling programs (e.g., "Stay Strong"), and special education centers. She provides individual and group sessions to children, adolescents, and adults, and has been actively involved in psycho-educational programs and parent counseling. She combines theoretical training with practical experience to support a variety of psychological needs, with particular emphasis on trauma therapy and strengthening emotional resilience. Finally, she is a founding member of the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists.