Mental Health and Counseling results

Polina Flevari is a Psychologist MSc - Psychotherapist, graduated with honors from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, holder of the legal license to practice psychology, and a certified psychotherapist (ECP) by the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP). She has been trained in existential-humanistic psychotherapy and possesses extensive clinical experience through her work in mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation settings. In the context of her professional and personal development, she participates in private supervision and personal therapy, respectively. Based in the Northern Suburbs, in an aesthetically pleasing space in the Nea Erythrea area, she provides psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and counseling services, both online and in person, to adults and adolescents. Within her psychotherapeutic work, she collaborates with the individual, addressing a wide range of difficulties, including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, psychological trauma, loss, interpersonal relationship challenges, chronic illness, and generally, the need for self-awareness and personal development. The philosophy she consistently follows in therapeutic practice is founded on the development of an equal therapeutic relationship that respects the needs, desires, and difficulties of the individual seeking psychotherapy. The adoption of a professional stance adhering to the Principles of the Code of Ethics stems both from her continuous pursuit to promote and maintain high standards in her professional practice and from her deep commitment to the Hippocratic Principle of “beneficence and non-maleficence” as a Psychologist.

Karydakis Aleksandros is a Clinical Psychologist - Gestalt Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Keratsini. He completed his studies in Psychology with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from the University of East London and a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Essex, specializing in clinical assessment, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. Additionally, he has completed a four-year training in Gestalt Psychotherapy and holds certification from the Gestalt Foundation. His clinical experience includes working with adults, children, and adolescents across a broad spectrum of mental disorders. He has also worked with groups, couples, and families. In recent years, he has been working at the Mental Health Unit - Day Center "Ariadne," providing clinical assessment and psychotherapy services to individuals diagnosed with psychotic and other mental disorders. Furthermore, he is a scientific collaborator of the NGO Beyond Burnout, where he coordinates therapeutic groups. In the research field, he has studied work-related stress, the impact of family relationships on depression, and the effectiveness of group psychotherapy in psychosis. Finally, he is a regular member of the Greek Psychological Society (SEPS) and an associate member of the Hellenic Gestalt Psychotherapy Association (EEPSG). He maintains ongoing engagement with scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops and seeks continuous development through personal therapy and supervision.

Gavras Euripidis BSc, MA, PGDip is a Psychologist - Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Pangrati, working therapeutically with adolescents, adults, and couples. He is a graduate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Psychology, and also graduated from the University of Ioannina, School of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology. He holds a Master's degree in Clinical - Counseling Psychology from LaSalle University, US, and is trained in Relational Psychoanalysis (Tampa Bay Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies - US), Cognitive Analytic Therapy Model, Relational Therapy, Group Psychotherapy following the interpersonal interaction model of I. Yalom, and has also received training in the Cognitive Behavioral approach.

He holds a License to Practice as a Psychologist (registration no. 24309/07) and is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. He is recognized as a Group Psychotherapist by the International Board for Certification of Group Psychotherapists (AGPA member) and is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.

He is a collaborator and served as a regular member (2012-2025) of the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy, and is now dedicated to his work as an Instructor and Clinical Supervisor in postgraduate specialization programs in Relational and Group Psychotherapy.

Pyromali Xristiana is a Mental Health Counselor and operates her private practice in Gkyzi. She holds a degree from the School of Philosophy, Pedagogics, and Psychology (F.P.Psi) with a specialization in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby and an HND in Counselling & Psychology from the Mediterranean College. In her pursuit of continuous professional development, she has completed numerous postgraduate programs and seminars at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as well as at the Counseling and Psychotherapy Center "Peri Psychis." In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person.

Papadatou Nikoletta is a Psychologist with a private practice in Ilion. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences in Athens, has completed the Clinical Psychopathology Program at the Research University Institute of Mental Health of Aiginiteio Hospital, and has undergone post-graduate training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. Her participation in conferences ensures her ongoing education in her field of expertise. In her modern private practice, she provides specialized psychological support and psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as counseling for couples and families. Additionally, she has experience in counseling support for middle and high school students regarding the psychological, emotional, academic, and social aspects of their lives.

Logdanidou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is also active at Aristotle University, serving as a staff member in the Internship Office. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the same University. Additionally, she is undergoing training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy (E.I.C.P.). She has attended seminars and postgraduate training programs from accredited institutions (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, K.E.DI.VI.M). She participated in the research program titled "Study of Compulsory Hospitalizations in Greece," and in 2018, her research regarding stigma related to psychiatric disorders in contemporary Greece was published in the Hellenic Journal of Psychology. Throughout her academic and professional career, she has provided counseling and therapeutic services to adolescents, adults, and families. The organizations she has collaborated with as a psychologist include the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (E.KE.PSY.E.), the Adult Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Georgios Papanikolaou," the Psychiatric Outpatient Department 424, and the 1st Special Primary School of Thessaloniki. In her work, she follows the psychodynamic approach. In her private practice, she provides individual psychotherapy services to adults and adolescents who need support for various issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and grief management. She conducts sessions both face-to-face and online.

Andreadaki Kalliopi is a psychologist – child psychologist, maintaining a private practice in Piraeus and has held a Psychologist Professional License from the Piraeus Prefecture since 2008. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health E.P.I.PSY of Aiginiteio Hospital. She has successfully completed the two-year training seminar "New Trends in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and has attended seminars on "Clinical Psychopathology" at Aiginiteio, as well as "Counseling of Children and Families in Serious Illness and Bereavement" from the organization Merimna. Additionally, she has participated in training related to Clinical Psychopathology in children. Moreover, she has completed practical training at the Primary School of the National Foundation for the Deaf, the 1st Primary School for Autistic Children in Piraeus, and the Athena Boarding School. From 2008 to 2010, she worked as a psychologist in the Child Psychiatric Department of Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, while from 2011 to 2019 she was part of the team of the sos 15900 helpline of the General Secretariat for Gender Equality, providing psychological support to women victims of violence. Finally, since 2019, she has been working as a school psychologist in primary schools in Piraeus.

Karoutsou Olga is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has specialized through a four-year training program in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). This is a humanistic approach tailored to the needs and capabilities of each individual. Alongside counseling and psychotherapy for adults, she also provides psychological support for adolescents and parental counseling, having specialized in Child Psychology (MSc, Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. In the context of her professional practice, she has worked at the Educational and Counseling Support Center of Nea Ionia and in private preschools, while also volunteering her services to new mothers and pregnant women facing financial difficulties. Believing in the continuous development of the individual, she pursues personal and professional growth through personal psychotherapy, supervision, and further training. In her professional experience to date, she has collaborated with individuals dealing with issues in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, depression, experiencing transitional life phases, or seeking a general improvement in their quality of life. She believes that within us lie the necessary strengths to improve our quality of life and accompanies each person on their therapeutic journey with equality and respect. Finally, it is worth mentioning that, beyond her studies in Psychology and Psychotherapy, she holds a degree in engineering from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Η Λυραράκη Ελευθερία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Σύμβουλος Ψυγικής Υγείας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα. Έλαβε το πτυχίο της από το τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του δημοσίου Πανεπιστήμιου του Στρασβούργου και έχει εξειδικευτεί στη Συνθετική Προσέγγιση. Έχει λάβει επιπλέον εκπαιδεύσεις στη θεραπεία ζεύγους, στη διαχείριση απώλειας και πένθους και τις ψυχοσεξουαλικές διαταραχές (ασκώντας την πρακτική της στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας κατά την περίοδο 18/03/22 έως 21/04/2022). Ακόμη, διαθέτει δίπλωμα Συμβούλου Ψυχικής Υγείας από το Athens Synthesis Centre, αναγνωρισμένο από το διεθνώς γνωστό οργανισμό συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας COSCA (Counseling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) και της έχει απονεμηθεί το «COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate», αναγνωρισμένο από το Napier University of Edinburgh. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων αναφορικά με τη Θεραπεία Τέχνης, την αντιμετώπιση των εξαρτήσεων, τη συναλλακτική ανάλυση, την Ψυχοπαθολογία, τη βραχεία συνθετική θεραπεία ζεύγους, τις ψυχοσεξουαλικές διαταραχές και τη θεραπεία απώλειας και πένθους στο Athens Synthesis Center. Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολουθήσει το εκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο στη Συγκινησιακά Εστιασμένη Θεραπεία (Emotionally Focused Therapy-EFT), το ετήσιο πρόγραμμα μεταπτυχιακής εκπαίδευσης στη Gestalt στο Athens Synthesis Center και το εκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα «Αξιολογική Ψυχοσωματική Συμβουλευτική» στο Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης και Διά Βίου Μάθησης του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία έχοντας ασχοληθεί με ζευγάρια με σκοπό την από κοινού εξεύρεση λύσεων ιδανικής συνύπαρξης, με γονείς για την αντιμετώπιση των προκλήσεων της εποχής μας απέναντι στα παιδιά και τους εφήβους, για την αντιμετώπιση της σύγχρονης μάστιγας του άγχους στην προσωπική και την επαγγελματική ζωή. Εφαρμόζει ένα συνθετικό μοντέλο θεραπείας με αποδοχή και σεβασμό στις ανάγκες και στις ιδιαιτερότητες του κάθε ατόμου. Επικεντρώνεται στην αποτελεσματική θεραπεία της κατάθλιψης, του άγχους, της αϋπνίας, του στρες, της αυτοεκτίμησης, σε θέματα διαχείρισης και αποδοχής της ομοφυλοφιλίας. Τέλος, εργάστηκε σε ιδιωτική εταιρεία ως Ψυχολόγος. Η διαχείριση σχέσεων, η αντιμετώπιση απαιτήσεων και παραπόνων αλλά και η ευημερία των εργαζομένων ήταν μερικά από τα καθήκοντά της.

Clinical Psychologist Vlaseros Spyros holds a degree in Psychology and a scholarship from the University of Derby (B.Sc Honours Applied Psychology) and pursued his postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology in London at Kingston University London, where he graduated with distinction (M.Sc Clinical Applications of Psychology). He completed his internship in London, where he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while serving as a coordinator at an adult mental health center. As a coordinator, he was responsible for the psychotherapeutic practice and organization of postgraduate students, as well as for developing supportive approaches under supervision. Subsequently, he returned to Greece and completed a four-year training program in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Society for Psychological Support, Therapy, and Training (E.PSY.THE.). He is a member of the British Psychological Society (British Psychological Society - GMBPsS) and a founding member and Vice President of the Attica Mental Health Association "Synodoiporos." Alongside his private practice in Agia Paraskevi, he has collaborated with a military hospital and participated in a research project published in a global scientific journal. Spyros Vlaseros and his colleagues offer: individual psychotherapy and counseling, supportive programs/interventions for children, adolescents, and adults, parental counseling, assessment of children/adolescents using the WISC-V Intelligence Scale, and adult assessment using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory MMPI-2.

Spanos Antonis is a Psychologist with a private practice in Elefsina. Additionally, he serves as the Head of the Psychosocial Sector at Aktio and Coordinator of the Elderly Care Units "Aktio and Aktio Alzheimer Unit." He studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently specialized in Transactional Analysis-Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Crisis Management, Grief Management, and Neuropsychological Assessment by attending training programs at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and the Athens Synthesis Centre. Concurrently, he participated in numerous seminars and conferences related to adult psychopathology. In recent years, he has worked as a Supervisor, Coordinator, Psychologist, and Scientific Director in mental health units, support centers, and helplines focused on mental health issues within the framework of psychiatric reform and the Psychargos programs. He has also served as an External Associate of hellaseap, the Center for Synthetic Therapy of the Soul.

Parouti Aloi is a Psychologist with a private practice located in Kallithea. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Wales and a postgraduate diploma specializing in Mental Health and Wellbeing as well as Refugee Care (MA in Refugee Care) from London Metropolitan University and the University of Essex, respectively. She has also received training in the Supervision of Therapists within the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapeutic Model. The Psychologist has provided her services to the National Health Service of Northeast London, a Refugee Support Center, the Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of Peloponnese, as well as in a Psychiatrist's clinic.

Trousa Foteini MSc is a specialized Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist. She holds two pre-doctoral postgraduate diplomas, D.E.A. (University of Montpellier, France), as well as a postgraduate diploma D.E.S.S. in Clinical Psychology (University of Nice, France). She is a graduate in Clinical Psychology and Pathology from the University of Nice and holds a professional practice license. Additionally, she has been trained in Parent Counseling by the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools, member of the Fédération Internationale pour l’Éducation des Parents, and has also been trained in "Addiction Counseling" by the University of Athens. She has coordinated parent counseling groups and has delivered informative lectures for parents and children at numerous organizations. She has extensive work experience, having been a vocational orientation and parent counseling trainer at the "Institute of Education and Business Studies," as well as a scientific collaborator of the Hellenic Police, Juvenile Protection Subdivision (General Police Directorate of Attica). Furthermore, she worked for six years at an International Humanitarian Organization, a member of the U.N. She has been practicing privately in Ilioupoli since 2011. She provides psychotherapeutic treatment for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, phobias, obsessions, obsessive-compulsive disorders, interpersonal relationship problems, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, psychosomatic symptoms, and offers counseling to parents.

Elisavet Pappa is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist licensed to practice professionally. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed postgraduate training in Systemic - Family Therapy at the SKEPSYS Center. She holds certification in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders through the application of Neuroscience in Music Therapy and Body Psychotherapy, as well as in Education during School Age from NKUA. Concurrently, she is training in the Management and Treatment of Eating Disorders and Obesity through KEADD. She practices psychotherapy in a private office located in central Athens. She provides individual sessions, family therapy, parent counseling, couple therapy, and adult groups. She has worked at a specialized therapy center and within an international organization, being responsible for the psychosocial assessment, support, and integration of adolescent and adult refugees, trauma management, and victims of gender-based violence. Additionally, she has voluntarily offered her services at Psychosocial Rehabilitation Homes of EPAPSY, contributing to residents' therapeutic plans, and at The Smile of the Child, conducting inpatient visits and providing psychological support to children and adolescents who have suffered domestic violence. Furthermore, she has been trained in neuropsychological assessment scales and completed her internship at an Addiction Prevention Center, organizing community interventions, participating in parent groups, and engaging in anti-bullying activities.

Katerina Gkikopoulou is a Clinical Psychologist - Sexologist and maintains a private practice in Exarchia. She graduated in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at the Universite de Nice-Sophia Antipolis. Additionally, she has specialized in the treatment of psychosexual disorders (E.P.I.PSY) and in Couples Therapy ("Logos Psychis"). She has worked in private and public mental health facilities in Greece and France. Specifically, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, as well as in public schools in the city, and in public schools in Nice, as well as at the Psychiatric Hospital of Cannes. Subsequently, she worked privately with children and adolescents, providing parental counseling in private institutions in Athens and offered counseling services to refugee populations.

Varoni Antonia holds a BSc and MSc in Psychology and Psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Wales and holds a postgraduate diploma in Clinical and Social Psychology from the University of East London. She is currently undergoing training as a Psychoanalyst at the Institute of Classical Psychoanalysis, while simultaneously having been trained in structured clinical assessment and psychometric measurement of symptomatology and course of emotional disorders at the Hellenic Bipolar Organization. Additionally, she has completed an e-learning program on the Psychoanalytic Process at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received training in psychoeducational interventions as well as behavioral family therapy in psychosis at Aiginiteio Hospital. During her professional career, she worked as a Psychologist at the Psychiatric Clinic Galinio Melathron, where she formed personality groups and groups of individuals with addictions aimed at their psychosocial rehabilitation. Furthermore, she volunteered her services by creating development and reintegration groups for patients of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dromokaitio." Finally, as part of her continuous education, she has participated in scientific conferences and is a member of the British Psychological Society.

Anagnostou Xrysanthi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a psychoanalytic orientation, providing sessions for adults. She is also a collaborator at a Social Clinic in Athens, offering services in the field of mental health. In the past, she has worked at the Center for Vocational Preparation and Psychosocial Rehabilitation of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University Hospital of Athens, Aeginiteio, and at the Hellenic Society for the Protection and Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons (ELEPAP), in the Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Department for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI ELEPAP) in collaboration with the Brain Injury Day Treatment Program of the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York Medical School, and Aeginiteio Hospital. She has also worked as a Psychologist in the International Organization for Migration - Filoxenia Project. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed postgraduate studies in the History of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. For several years, she attended Clinical Training at the Forum of Lacanian Psychoanalysis, International Forums – School of Psychoanalysis of the Lacanian Forum, and more recently, she has been training at the Center for Psychoanalytic Research Athens, Clinical Branch of the NLS (New Lacanian School), the Freudian Field, and the Ecole de la Cause Freudienne (ECF), where she is an active member, engaging in ongoing training, presentations, participation in study Cartels, clinical conferences, workshops, seminars, etc. Simultaneously, she has completed a two-year program in "Psychoeducational Interventions - Behavioral Family Therapy in Psychosis" at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, and attended the postgraduate seminar on "Clinical Psychopathology 'Panagiotis Oulis'" at Aeginiteio Hospital. She is a regular member of the Association of Greek Psychologists.

Pliakou Maria BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kaisariani (near Karavel - Evangelismos metro station). She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, completing her fourth year of studies at Universität Konstanz in Germany, following a scholarship she received. During her studies, she completed clinical training at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki (P.H.Th.) and at the Day Care Center for Individuals with Memory Disorders. After completing her undergraduate studies, she gained significant experience in the assessment and support of patients with severe mental disorders, within the framework of clinical training in mental health at the Psychiatric Clinic of Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Clinical Psychology through postgraduate studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands, completing clinical training at the Leiden University Treatment and Expertise Centre, providing psychological support to university students. She followed a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (SCBS), and received theoretical training in therapy for children and adolescents. She worked for several years as a psychotherapist in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute for Research and Behavior Therapy (IRBT), and has worked in numerous therapy centers, providing individual psychotherapy to adults, children, adolescents, as well as counseling for parents.