Mental Health and Counseling results in the Southern suburbs of Athens

Lykoudi Anastasia - Eleutheria MSc is a Social Worker - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kallithea. She holds a degree from the Department of Social Work at the University of West Attica and has completed postgraduate studies in Social Work and Integrative Psychotherapy, aiming to provide holistic and scientifically grounded psychotherapeutic support. Her therapeutic approach is integrative and draws from elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Systemic Therapy. She tailors each therapeutic plan to the unique needs of each individual, taking into account their personal experiences as well as their family and social environment.

She chose the path of psychotherapy because she deeply believes in the power of human change, self-awareness, and psychological empowerment. She is inspired by the opportunity to accompany individuals through the process of understanding themselves, managing difficult emotions, improving their relationships, and enhancing their psychological resilience. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive, and confidential therapeutic environment, where each person can express themselves freely and work towards their personal development.

Aslanidou Lydia is a Psychologist, licensed to practice (License No.: 241760). She studied Psychology at Deree - The American College of Greece, simultaneously obtaining a degree from the Open University of the United Kingdom, and continued with postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology of Children and Adolescents at Utrecht University. Concurrently, she is training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies.

She began her professional career in 2021 with an internship at the Hellenic Institute of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy (RECBT). In 2022, she worked as a trainee psychologist at the International School Delft (ISD) in the Netherlands. Since 2023, she has collaborated with the “Enaysma” Center in Chalandri, providing support to children and parents, while from 2024 she offers psychotherapy services to adults via an online platform. From 2025, she has been collaborating with the Psychosynthesis Center in Vari, continuing her work with children and parents. Today, she continues to provide psychological support services to children and adolescents, counseling to parents, as well as psychotherapy to adults, both in-person and online. 

Her work focuses on emotional regulation, improving self-esteem, enhancing adaptability, and developing healthy interpersonal relationships, aiming for clients to recognize their potential and acquire practical tools for daily life. For continuous improvement and ensuring the quality of the support she provides, she is engaged in personal psychotherapy and receives clinical supervision.

Barla Christina is a Psychologist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She completed her studies in Psychology at the University of East London and subsequently completed her Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology at the same university. She was trained in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model and worked at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio."

Mixailidi Konstantina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital. She specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and trained in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy for children and adolescents at the Hellenic Institute of Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, she has attended a seminar on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a third-generation therapy. Recently, her focus has been on Psychodermatology, specifically on skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, melanoma, vitiligo, urticaria, and trichotillomania. Factors that appear to play a decisive role in the manifestation of a skin problem include the interaction of genetic predisposition, the individual's personality, and stress. Indeed, a significant percentage of individuals with dermatological conditions frequently face psychological issues, while social stigma reduces their quality of life. The application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been shown to help patients manage pain and social exclusion, reduce stress, and successfully cope with their skin condition. Regarding her professional experience, she worked during her internship at the Counseling Center as well as at the Substance Abuse Prevention Center of the Municipality of Zografou. Lastly, she worked at Iaso Maternity Hospital providing psychological support to women with pregnancy-related issues, and currently, she collaborates with the Counseling Approach Center "Grami," as well as with the Speech Therapy and Special Treatments Center.

Πολλές φορές οι δυσκολίες της καθημερινότητας, το άγχος ή οι αλλαγές στη ζωή μας κάνουν να νιώθουμε μπλοκαρισμένοι ή συναισθηματικά κουρασμένοι. Η ψυχοθεραπεία αποτελεί έναν χώρο κατανόησης, αποδοχής και ουσιαστικής αλλαγής.

Η Μαρία Γαλάνη Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια προσφέρει ένα ασφαλές και εμπιστευτικό πλαίσιο , όπου μπορείτε να μιλήσετε ανοιχτά για όσα σας απασχολούν. Μέσα από τη θεραπευτική σχέση στόχος είναι η ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας, η διαχείριση του άγχους και η ανάπτυξη πιο ισορροπημένων τρόπων σκέψης και σχέσεων. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχολογίας και Υγείας Θεσσαλονίκης και έχει ολοκληρώσει πρόγραμμα κλινικής κατάρτισης στην ψυχοθεραπεία. Κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών στη Διαπολιτισμική Ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Σόφιας St. Kliment Ohridski. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει πρακτική άσκηση στο Κέντρο Κοινωνικής Παρέμβασης Κορυδαλλού, ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει εθελοντικά στη λειτουργία του Ιατρείου Πόνου του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Τρικάλων, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ασθενείς με χρόνιες παθήσεις, καθώς και στο Θεραπευτήριο Χρονίων Παθήσεων Τρικάλων.

Διαθέτει εμπειρία στη συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη ενηλίκων, εστιάζοντας σε ζητήματα άγχους, διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων, συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης.

Παρέχει ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε εφήβους που αντιμετωπίζουν προκλήσεις της αναπτυξιακής αυτής περιόδου, όπως: άγχος, στρες και συναισθηματική ένταση, δυσκολίες αυτοεκτίμησης και διαμόρφωσης ταυτότητας, προβλήματα στις φιλικές ή οικογενειακές σχέσεις, σχολική πίεση και δυσκολίες προσαρμογής, διαχείριση έντονων συναισθημάτων (θυμός, απογοήτευση, ανασφάλεια), κοινωνικό άγχος και δυσκολίες επικοινωνίας, αλλαγές και μεταβάσεις ζωής (εφηβεία, σχολικές αλλαγές, χωρισμός γονέων κ.ά.)

Στόχος της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας είναι η ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας, της συναισθηματικής ρύθμισης και της ανάπτυξης υγιών τρόπων έκφρασης και σχέσεων. Όπου κρίνεται απαραίτητο υπάρχει συνεργασία και καθοδήγηση γονέων με σεβασμό στην εμπιστευτικότητα του εφήβου.

Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται στη Γλυφάδα και online.

Elena Georgakopoulou is a Counseling Psychologist - Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a professional license to practice in England (HCPC Register PYL 15025) since 2006, and a professional license in Greece since 2008. She is also a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and has worked as a Psychologist in the National Health Service of the United Kingdom (NHS), providing therapy to adults and children with severe clinical symptomatology. She has worked with adults and children and utilizes an eclectic and integrative model combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systemic, and person-centered approaches. Her work often involves collaboration with parents, as well as coordination with other agencies such as educational settings, while in Greece she works remotely. She is interested in and can assist in areas such as autism and autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety and depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), low self-esteem and self-confidence, loss of meaning and direction in life, relational and attachment difficulties, and parental counseling. Sessions are also provided in English.

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).

Vasileiadis Ilias is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. He holds a degree in Psychology from the European University Cyprus and is licensed to practice as a Psychologist. He completed his internship as a Psycho-educational Counselor at the Medico-Pedagogical Center of G.N.G. Papanikolaou. Additionally, he holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Thessaly. He has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy as well as Brief Intensive Dynamic Psychotherapy, while concurrently being trained in Sexual Therapy and Sexual Education for children and adolescents. In the past, he has worked as an Educational Psychologist in Public Education and as a Clinical Psychologist at the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health. Furthermore, he is specialized and experienced in personality disorders, sexual disorders, and panic attacks - phobias. Finally, he has participated in scientific conferences with lectures, oral presentations, and posters, and beyond this, he is a member of both the Hellenic and European Counseling Societies.

Anastasia Olympiou - Hansen is a Psychologist (BSc, MSc), licensed in Greece and registered as a Mental Health Counselor in Norway, with experience in supporting adults.

She has completed postgraduate training in Health Psychology at the University of Derby.

She works with a range of concerns including phobias, panic attacks, stress, burnout, emotional difficulties, relationships difficulties and life transitions (e.g. career changes, migration, relationships). She supports individuals in effectively managing anxiety and panic, strengthening self-confidence and psychological resilience, and improving their overall daily functioning and quality of life.

She has experience in behavioural change interventions and has supported adults in individual settings, aiming at sustainable and meaningful improvements in mental health and well-being.

She is also active in research in the field of Health Psychology, with a recent publication in 2024 in an international peer-reviewed journal (SAGE) on laughter interventions and their impact on psychological well-being and quality of life in cancer patients.

Olympiou, A., & Ahmed, S. (2024). Laughter Interventions to Improve Psychological Well-Being/QoL in Cancer Patients: A Mini Systematic Review. Sage Open, 14(4).

Sessions are available in Greek, English, and Norwegian.

Seminars

1. Building Personal Resilience:Managing Anxiety and Mental Health, HarvardX, March 2026, CME Online Down Syndrome, Harvard University Online, October 2015
2. Assessment and Treatment of Depression in the Primary Care Setting, Harvard University Online, November 2015
3. Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety in the Primary Care Setting, Harvard University Online, November 2015
4. Altzheimer's Disease, Harvard University Online, November 2015
5. Addiction in Your Practice: Information and Resources for Dealing with Addictive Behavior, Harvard University Online, November 2014

Kiriakouli Tiffany was born in Oxford, England and grew up in Athens, Greece. She is bi-cultural and bilingual, attended an international school where from a young age, she was exposed to a plethora of cultures and am therefore able to appreciate the importance of culture in my line of work. She has been a registered psychologist since 2013 and awarded her Bsc Psychology/Sociology from the University of Surrey, Roehampton in London. Following that, she completed my postgraduate degree in Health Psychology at the University of Stirling in Scotland. Currently, she is undergoing training as a systemic psychotherapist at Logo Psychis- the Training and Research Institute for Systemic Psychotherapy. She is being trained in the S.A.N.E. (System, Attachment, Narrative, Encephalon) model, pioneered by its founding members and bound by the Institute’s code of ethical conduct. Furthermore, she is a certified Hatha, Vinyasa, Aerial and Yin yoga teacher and uses an assortment of techniques from these kinds of yoga when dealing with symptoms caused by anxiety, depression, panic attacks and PTSD. She also uses them to help build self-confidence and self-trust. Kiriakouli Tiffany has attended numerous seminars and have worked for the Council of Glyfada as well as in various shelters that house vulnerable populations. Her aim is to cultivate a safe place where the client can connect and express themselves so that a therapeutic alliance based on trust can flourish, thereby facilitating healing and growth. As a bi-cultural therapist, having been exposed to various cultures throughout her life, she is able to understand clients that struggle with conflicts that may arise due to repatriation or marrying into a different culture.

H Λευθεριώτη Ευτυχία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Βύρωνα. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και δραστηριοποιείται στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης και συμβουλευτικής ενηλίκων δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακα.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει μετεκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία και στις Κλινικές Δεξιότητες στην Ψυχοπαθολογία "Παναγιώτης Ουλής", σε συνεργασία με την Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο και το Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής (Ε.Π.Ι.Ψ.Υ.). Παράλληλα, έχει επιμορφωθεί στη διαχείριση άγχους μέσω Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), καθώς και σε ζητήματα ψυχικού τραύματος και των επιδράσεών του στη συναισθηματική λειτουργία και τις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις.

Διαθέτει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, έχοντας συνεργαστεί τόσο με κέντρα ψυχικής υγείας, όσο και με δομές υποστήριξης και συμβουλευτικής. Η πολυετής συνεργασία της με ψυχίατρο συνέβαλε στην απόκτηση σημαντικής εμπειρίας στην κλινική αξιολόγηση, την αναγνώριση ψυχοπαθολογίας και τη διαχείριση σύνθετων περιστατικών. Παράλληλα, η πρακτική και εθελοντική της εμπειρία στο ΚΕ.Θ.Ε.Α. Διάβαση, ενίσχυσε την κλινική της κατανόηση σε ζητήματα εξαρτήσεων, οικογενειακής δυναμικής και ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης.

Επιπλέον, διαθέτει εμπειρία στη χρήση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων και κλιμάκων αξιολόγησης, με στόχο μια πιο ολοκληρωμένη και εξατομικευμένη κατανόηση των αναγκών κάθε θεραπευόμενου.

Προσεγγίζει τον άνθρωπο ολιστικά, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη όχι μόνο το άτομο, αλλά και το σύστημα σχέσεων μέσα στο οποίο ζει και αλληλεπιδρά. Βασικός στόχος της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, υποστηρικτικού και μη επικριτικού χώρου, όπου το άτομο μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να επεξεργαστεί τις δυσκολίες του και να ενισχύσει την ψυχική του ανθεκτικότητα. Στην κλινική της πρακτική ασχολείται με άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, διαταραχές διάθεσης, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, αυτοεκτίμηση και αυτογνωσία, τραύμα και υποστήριξη σε απαιτητικές μεταβάσεις ζωής.

Kallithraka-Mosxoxoritou Maria MSc, ECP is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, holder of the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP), specializing in Systemic - Synthetic Psychotherapy for adults and families, as well as adolescent mental health, and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with honors. She specialized in Systemic - Synthetic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, as well as in Systemic Diagnosis at the Institute for Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy. Her postgraduate studies continued at the Medical School of the University of Athens in the master's program specializing in Adolescent Health. In her practice, she works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Additionally, she coordinates psychoeducation and parental counseling groups and collaborates with organizations specializing in the promotion of adolescent health and the rehabilitation of individuals with mental disorders. Finally, she is engaged in research related to mental health issues and is a translator of academic psychology texts, as well as English and French literature.

Angelos Iliopoulos is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He is a PhD candidate in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and graduated from the same university during his undergraduate studies in Psychology. He has received advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, completing a total of 5 years of postgraduate education and is a certified Cognitive Therapist by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies. He provides comprehensive short-term psychotherapeutic intervention programs for a range of disorders and specialized interventions for specific problem categories (anxiety, panic, fear, anger) based on the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Model. Additionally, he offers specialized psychological interventions for particular problem categories (communication skills training, assertive behavior, smoking cessation, neuromuscular relaxation, anger management, stress management, and self-awareness) grounded in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model.

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.

Vlaxos Nikolaos is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Dafni. He is a graduate of Coventry University of England with a Bachelor with Honors, specializing (MSc) in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Counseling, and Psychotherapy from Canterbury Christ Church University. For many years, he provided mental health services in institutions and private clinics in England, serving patients from the United Kingdom and Europe. His therapeutic approach involves a holistic perspective towards the individual and their needs, addressing psychological, spiritual, and physical dimensions, progressing towards mental health through the combination of Western psychological methods and Eastern philosophy.

Moraiti Stauroula is a Mental Health Counselor - Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. Simultaneously, she serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the Therapy Tree. She has completed studies in the Cognitive Behavioral Model and mental health counseling. Additionally, she has received training in Separation and Divorce Management for parents, Family and Couple Counseling and Therapy, and Social-Clinical Psychology of Addictions at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has shown particular interest in the area of Eating Disorders as well as Addictions, and has received specialized training in these fields at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Furthermore, she holds an International Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy from the Essex Institute Of Clinical Hypnosis. Finally, in her practice, she works with adults, adolescents, and children using an integrative approach.