Mental Health and Counseling results in the Southern suburbs of Athens

Mary Koronaiou is a Psychologist specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy, and she runs a private practice in Vrilissia, where she provides psychotherapy and counseling services to adults, couples, and families. She holds a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Psychology from the University of East London, as well as a Master’s degree (MSc) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Hellenic American University. She is currently specializing in the Systemic Approach at the training and research institute “Logo Psychis,” in the SANE model (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon), which integrates attachment theory, narrative psychology, and neuroscience. This approach focuses on understanding relationships, interaction patterns, and personal narratives that shape an individual’s experience. Within her therapeutic practice, she works with issues related to interpersonal relationship difficulties, anxiety management, stress, anger, phobias, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, and depression. Sessions are offered both in person and online, in either Greek or English.

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.

Η Μαρία Τσίρμπα είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και Σταδιοδρομίας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη.

Εκεί υποδέχεται ανθρώπους που θέλουν να διαχειριστούν το άγχος, τον θυμό, τη θλίψη ή βρίσκονται σε αδιέξοδο. Ανθρώπους που έχουν δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις τους αλλά και όσους βρίσκονται σε αναζήτηση κατεύθυνσης στην προσωπική ή επαγγελματική τους ζωή. Μέσα από τη Συνθετική προσέγγιση, βοηθά τον κάθε άνθρωπο να κατανοήσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του, να ενισχύσει την αυτοπεποίθηση, να βελτιώσει την επικοινωνία και να αποκτήσει μια πιο ισορροπημένη και αυθεντική σχέση με τον εαυτό και τους άλλους.

Παράλληλα, στηρίζει εφήβους και ενήλικες στη διαδικασία επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού και σχεδιασμού σταδιοδρομίας — από την επιλογή σπουδών μέχρι την επανατοποθέτηση στην αγορά εργασίας — με στόχο την ενδυνάμωση, τη σαφήνεια και τη μείωση του άγχους μπροστά σε σημαντικές αποφάσεις ζωής.

Αρχικά σπούδασε Μάρκετινγκ, όμως η ανάγκη της να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον άνθρωπο την οδήγησε στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική Ψυχικής Υγείας στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας.

Έκτοτε, έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Συμβουλευτική Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού και στην Εφαρμογή της Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχολογίας στην Εκπαίδευση, τα Παιδιά και τους Εφήβους του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Είναι επίσης εκπαιδευμένη στη χρήση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων επαγγελματικών ενδιαφερόντων.

Παρακολουθεί συνεχώς επιμορφώσεις και σεμινάρια που αφορούν την ψυχολογία εφήβων και ενηλίκων, ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις αλλά και τη σταδιοδρομία και τον επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό, πιστεύοντας ότι η γνώση είναι ένα ταξίδι χωρίς τέλος.

Vasilopoulou Evelina is a Mental Health Counselor - Systemic - Family Therapist with a private practice in Piraeus. She is a recognized Psychotherapist by the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (EL.E.SY.TH.) and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP) from the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). Additionally, she is a certified Mental Health Counselor from the Hellenic Society of Counseling, having obtained a diploma in Mental Health Counseling from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has received further training in Systemic Family Counseling and Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships. Moreover, she holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of East London. Beyond these studies, she has obtained certificates mainly in Special Education and Learning Disabilities, as well as in Child Psychology. Furthermore, in 2021, she attended a seminar on psychosomatic diseases to enhance her expertise in this field. Since 2019, she has maintained a private practice in Piraeus and has previously worked as a Counselor for Children, Adolescents, and Parents at a Center for Special Therapies, as well as a Coordinator of Self-awareness and Emotion Management Groups for adolescents. She also possesses significant experience in interpersonal relationships, individual psychotherapy, and systemic counseling. Finally, she holds a degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Political Science and Public Administration.

Stella Toromanidou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who conducts online sessions, offering a safe and supportive environment for personal exploration and growth. She is a graduate with honors from Kingston University of London, specializing in Forensic Psychology (BSc with Honors) and is a postgraduate student in Forensic Psychiatry at the Medical Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her studies and research experience include topics such as abuse, domestic violence, gender-based violence, cybercrime, and psychopathology.

She has presented scientific papers at forensic psychiatry conferences and has participated in research programs and legal procedures in the United Kingdom, gaining valuable experience in understanding human behavior and the psychological factors leading to crisis. She has also volunteered to combat violence and cybercrime through organizations such as Be Human and the Cyber Security International Institute.

Additionally, she holds a second degree in Philology with a specialization in Existential Poetry, which enriches her therapeutic approach with creative and expressive means, such as art and poetry. As a trainee in Existential Psychotherapy, she focuses on deeper issues such as the search for meaning, freedom, mortality, and the authentic relationship with oneself and others.

Stella combines scientific knowledge, understanding, and empathy, providing personalized support to those seeking change, self-awareness, and a more meaningful way of life.

Irina Mrvoliak-Theodoropoulou holds a PhD in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her professional background combines clinical practice, academic teaching, and participation in research projects, shaping a therapeutic approach grounded in scientific evidence and critical thinking.

She provides individual psychotherapy for adults within a safe, structured, and collaborative therapeutic environment, where there is space to explore personal challenges, life experiences, and patterns of thinking and behavior that affect daily functioning and interpersonal relationships. The therapeutic process is tailored to the unique needs, goals, and life circumstances of each individual, respecting their personal pace and values.

Her clinical work is intended for individuals seeking support with anxiety, emotional distress, interpersonal difficulties, self-esteem and assertiveness issues, life transitions, or a desire for deeper self-understanding. The therapeutic framework addresses a broad range of concerns, from current life challenges to more persistent or long-standing difficulties, with an emphasis on functionality, resilience, and emotional stability.

Sessions are available both online and in person at 12 Agorakritou Street, Ilioupoli, Athens, conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from the Ilioupoli and Alimos Metro stations, with ample free parking available in the area.

With respect, acceptance, and a commitment to evidence-based practice, her goal is to support each individual with safety, empathy, and professionalism on their personal journey toward greater understanding, empowerment, and meaningful change.

Anna Olga Stasinopoulou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She continued her studies at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, where she completed a Master's degree in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, followed by a second Master's degree in Applied Psychology for Children and Adolescents. During her studies in Scotland, she trained and gained clinical experience in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for children, adolescents, and families, and completed a one-year training program in the Person-Centered Approach in Counseling. Subsequently, she returned to Greece and completed a four-year training program in Systemic-Family Psychotherapy at the Institute of Systemic Thinking and Psychotherapy. In the past, she has worked as a Mental Health Counselor for adults and children/adolescents both in Greece and abroad, within mental health services of the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, in day centers and support structures for adults with autism and Asperger's syndrome, in Non-Governmental Organizations, and in Primary and Secondary Education. She provides individual psychotherapy for adults, psychotherapy for children and adolescents, family psychotherapy, parental counseling, and couples therapy.

Vlaxou N Akrivi (MSc) is a Psychologist – Clinical Neuropsychologist and maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She works with adults, providing psychotherapeutic support for a wide range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety disorders, panic attacks, specific phobias, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), difficulties in emotional regulation, eating disorders, as well as challenges in interpersonal relationships. Additionally, she offers neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation services, as well as evaluation of legal competency. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology – Cognitive Neurosciences (EKPA), in collaboration with the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) of McGill University, Canada, which she completed with distinction. Through her postgraduate education, she gained in-depth knowledge of nervous system functioning and neuropsychological assessment in cognitive disorders. Concurrently, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Institute of Research and Behavioral Therapy (IETHS), as well as in Compassion Focused Therapy, aiming to provide meaningful, individualized, and supportive therapeutic care within a safe and collaborative framework.

Ellina Anna Maria is a Mental Health Counselor and conducts online sessions. The specialist is a trained professional in Psychological Support, holding a Higher Professional Diploma in Psychology and Counseling from Mediterranean Professional Studies. In her private practice, she offers online sessions for individuals who wish to develop a better understanding of themselves, manage emotional difficulties, and improve their interpersonal relationships, with respect, empathy, and authenticity. The online sessions are aimed at individuals who want to better understand themselves, manage challenging thoughts and emotions, and enhance their relationship with themselves and others. Often, the work focuses on issues such as anxiety, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, low self-esteem, and the need for personal development. Each individual is approached with respect, authenticity, and empathy, aiming to create a safe and supportive space where they can express themselves freely and without fear of judgment.

Zoumpoulaki Xara is a psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. She holds a professional license to practice psychology and maintains a private practice based in Dafni, Attica. She completed her postgraduate studies in the program "Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been trained and collaborated with mental health structures and public organizations such as Attikon University General Hospital (2nd Psychiatric Clinic and Liaison Psychiatry), the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults (Psychiatric Home Care), the NGO Homestart Athens, and the organization Megalo Mas Spiti. She works as a psychologist in collaboration with centers in Athens, offering psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parental counseling. She has attended numerous seminars and additional training in mental health and psychotherapy topics with the aim of continuous professional development. She provides individual therapy sessions addressing a wide range of human difficulties and conditions.

Ο Πάλμος Τριστάνος (Τρίσταν) (ΒΑ, ΜSc) είναι Ψυχολόγος - Σύμβουλος ψυχικής υγείας Προσωποκεντρικής Προσέγγισης  και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Νέα Σμύρνη. Είναι κάτοχος προπτυχιακού (BΑ) στην Ψυχολογία από το Open University της Αγγλίας και μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου (MSc) στην Προσωποκεντρική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το University of Lancashire. Συνεργάζεται με προσωποκεντρική επόπτρια καθόλη την ενεργή επαγγελματική του πορεία. Με βάση την προσωποκεντρική προσέγγιση, το κάθε ένα άτομο από εμάς διαθέτει μέσα του το δυναμικό και την τάση για ανάπτυξη, θεραπεία και αυτοπραγμάτωση. Κατά συνέπεια, ως προσωποκεντρικός θεραπευτής αποποιείται τον παραδοσιακό ρόλο της αυθεντίας ή του δογματικού εμπειρογνώμονα που παρέχει κατευθυντήριες γραμμές και έτοιμες λύσεις. Αντίθετα, λειτουργεί ως ισότιμος αρωγός στη θεραπευτική διαδικασία, με κύριο μέλημα τη διαμόρφωση ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού περιβάλλοντος, το οποίο διευκολύνει τον/την/το θεραπευόμενο να ανασύρει τις δικές του εσωτερικές απαντήσεις. Μέσω διαφόρων σεμιναρίων, οι εξειδικεύσεις του ειδικού βρίσκονται απάνω σε ζητήματα ταυτότητας φύλου και σεξουαλικού προσανατολισμού, και σε έμφυλα ζήτηματα ακολουθώντας φεμινιστικές προσεγγίσεις και θεωρίες. Έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος/συντονιστής με ομάδες ενδυνάμωσεις ΛΟΑΤΚΙ ατόμων σε συνεργασία με Μη Κυβερνητικές Οργανώσεις (StrongMe, QueerSpace). Επιπλέον, κατέχει επαγγελματική εμπειρία γύρω από ζητήματα όπως το άγχος, τη κατάθλιψη, την ΙΨΔ, το πένθος, την έμφυλη βία, τη χρήση ουσιών, τον εκφοβισμό, το τραύμα κ.α.

Η Αναΐς Χιδιριάν είναι πιστοποιημένη ψυχολόγος και συστημική ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Oλοκληρώνοντας τις προπτυχιακές της σπουδές στη Ψυχολογία στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, συνέχισε τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στον τομέα ψυχολογίας παιδιών και εφήβων, στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Μπορντώ. Εξειδικεύτηκε στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, ολοκληρώνοντας την τετραετή εκπαίδευση στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας (Κε.Σ.Με.Θ.). Πρόσφατα, ολοκλήρωσε ένα μονοετές εργαστήριο σχετικά με τη Συμβουλευτική Γονέων, στον παραπάνω φορέα. Εργάζεται ως Ψυχολόγος από το 2022 παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε παιδιά, εφήβους, ενήλικες, γονείς και οικογένειες. Έχει αποκτήσει επαγγελματική εμπειρία σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, στη δημόσια εκπαίδευση αλλά και στον τομέα της παιδικής προστασίας. Τον τελευταίο χρόνο συνεργάζεται με το Χατζηκυριάκειο Ίδρυμα Παιδικής Προστασίας, όπου υποστηρίζει ψυχοθεραπευτικά παιδιά, ενήλικες και οικογένειες σε κατάσταση ευαλωτότητας, συμβάλλοντας στην ενίσχυση της ψυχικής τους ανθεκτικότητας. Έχει ασχοληθεί με θέματα που αφορούν σε συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, άγχος, διαχείριση θυμού, προβλήματα συμπεριφοράς, δυσκολίες στην προσωπική ζωή, οικογενειακές μεταβάσεις και συγρούσεις, κοινωνικά προβλήματα και γενικότερα προκλήσεις της καθημερινότητας Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση δίνει έμφαση στις σχέσεις, στο πλαίσιο και τα οικογενειακά και κοινωνικά συστήματα μέσα στα οποία γεννιούνται και διατηρούνται οι δυσκολίες. Βασική της επιδίωξη είναι η δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης με τους θεραπευόμενους της που θα αποτελέσει ένα ασφαλές πλαίσιο για την ανάδειξη των ψυχικών αποθεμάτων και την αξιοποίηση των δυνάμεων κάθε ανθρώπου. 

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.

Maria Damkalidou is a licensed psychologist - Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist and official member of ICIP (International Council of Integrative Psychotherapists). She maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli and also offers online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg. The therapeutic approaches she follows are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy (CBH). She has completed specialized training in special education and training: diagnostics, therapeutic, counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holds a continuing education certificate in Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy for Autoimmune Diseases and Somatic Disorders, as well as certifications from numerous seminars. She provides psychotherapeutic support to adults with the primary goal of self-awareness and the transition from ignorance to knowledge. 

Anastasia Kastranta is a Psychologist with private practices in Kallithea and Chalkida and holds a professional license to practice psychology. She graduated from the Psychology Department of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a postgraduate specialization from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina, titled "Pain Management," with a focus on Health Psychology. She is specialized in supporting individuals with chronic physical illnesses and pain-related conditions, following the biopsychosocial model of health, which emphasizes not only the physical but also the psychological and social dimensions of physical illness, thus providing a comprehensive approach to individuals' difficulties. Furthermore, regarding her psychotherapeutic approach, with extensive clinical experience and continuous training in various therapeutic approaches and treatment models, she has integrated into her therapeutic work a synthetic model of a holistic mental health approach based on contemporary principles of humanistic psychotherapy. She addresses therapeutic support requests across the full spectrum of psychological 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 problems, domestic violence, among others. Her academic interests include topics of gender, education, and psychosociology of health.

Fatourou Ioulia is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), offering a warm and safe space where every individual can express themselves freely. She studied Psychology at the Hellenic American College of Athens and holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the same institution. She works with adults facing anxiety, mood difficulties, stress, or challenges in their relationships, helping them understand their thoughts and emotions and develop healthier coping strategies. Her goal is meaningful empowerment and improvement of daily life through a supportive and humane therapeutic relationship.

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.

Matina Stathaki is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postgraduate specialization in School Psychology from the same university. Since 2007, she has been active in the assessment of learning and emotional difficulties, as well as in counseling and psychological support for children and families. She possesses extensive experience in supporting children, adolescents, parents, and adults. Since 2016, she has operated her own office in Nea Smyrni, where individual and group sessions are offered. She is training in Systemic/Family Psychotherapy and has received additional education in Clinical Psychopathology of adults, children, and adolescents, Eating Disorders, Play Therapy, and Developmental Difficulties. She has collaborated with private centers, kindergartens, and educational institutions, coordinating groups for children and adults as well as parent empowerment programs. Additionally, she has conducted numerous seminars and experiential workshops focusing on therapeutic writing and the use of storytelling as a means of expression. Her therapeutic approach is based on respect, acceptance, and individualized care for each person. She addresses children, adolescents, parents, and adults seeking to manage emotional and learning difficulties, anxiety, or self-esteem issues. Her goal is to create conditions where every individual feels heard, accepted, and able to develop safely. She believes that therapy is not only about managing difficulties but also about discovering the individual's inner strengths.