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Georgakopoulou Eui - En Ekseliksei was born and raised in Athens. She completed her studies at the University of West London, earning a Bachelor of Psychology with honors (BSc Hons). She graduated with distinction from Coventry University, obtaining a postgraduate degree MSc in Occupational Psychology. She has received further training in Counseling, Diagnosis & Intervention in Eating Disorders (Master Practitioner), Life Coaching, Coaching in Organisations (Gestalt Foundation), and Career Counseling. She has extensive participation in seminars and training programs focusing on individual psychotherapy, crisis management, research methodology, the organization and operation of Parenting Schools, and Career Counseling. She has presented at conferences on Professional Counseling for Mental Health Service Users. She has also been active in adult education through collaboration with a reputable educational institution, conducting workshops and seminars on topics drawn from the field of psychology. She holds a professional license to practice as a psychologist. She is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), registered in the Registry of Graduate Psychologists of SEPS Cyprus, and a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) – the 14th Division of the American Psychological Association (APA). During her studies, she collaborated with the Psychiatric Clinic "Dromokaiteio." She has many years of experience in Career Counseling, having worked with former alcohol users and individuals with psychosocial difficulties. She collaborates with a Psychosocial Rehabilitation unit and also practices privately at her office in Nea Smyrni, fully engaging in clinically supervised work. She deals with issues of personal and professional development, relationship counseling, adults, adolescents, broader needs for self-awareness and empowerment, mood disorders, eating disorders, anxiety management, career change, and the overall achievement of goals.

Lyrarakis Konstantinos has a private practice in Pallini, Attica. He holds a diploma as a Mental Health Counselor from the Athens Synthesis Centre, recognized by the internationally renowned Counselling and Psychotherapy Organization COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland). He has been awarded the "COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate," recognized by Napier University of Edinburgh. He has completed a one-year training program focused on Parent-Adolescent relationships. He has extensive experience working with couple relationships aimed at finding solutions. He has contributed articles to an online health newspaper, offering opinions and solutions on contemporary issues. He has authored and published a book related to relationships. He collaborates with companies to address issues concerning employee relationships and communication. He organizes and delivers seminars for company executives with the goal of improving workplace communication. He applies an approach tailored to the needs of executives. Focused on improving relationships, he develops communication methods at the workplace, family, and individual levels. He implements an integrative therapeutic model, identifying the needs of each individual. With acceptance, non-judgment, and empathy, he accompanies the client on their journey of personal development. Targeting the strengthening of mental and overall physical health, he supports clients in managing their fears and concerns. His areas of practice include anxiety management, separation, low self-esteem, depression, panic attacks, employee relations, support and empowerment for business executives, family businesses, succession management, and more. He offers individual and couples therapy daily at his private office. Online sessions are also available.

Therapy Peristeri is a modern Center for Therapeutic Interventions in Peristeri that provides psychotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services both on an individual and group basis.

Therapy Peristeri - Xarisis Euthymios Kai Synergates is the founder and scientific director of the Special Therapies Center Therapy Peristeri and is an occupational therapist who offers great passion in his work.

At Therapy Peristeri, therapy begins with the human relationship. The center's team consists of experienced and dedicated therapists who love what they do and truly care for each individual. Through collaboration, respect, and a personalized approach, they create an environment of safety and trust where everyone can progress at their own pace. The team consists of Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists.

Specialized therapeutic services are provided for children, adolescents, and adults, aiming to develop skills and improve quality of life. The primary goal of the center’s team is to deliver high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

The team approaches each client with absolute responsibility, complete understanding, and always personalized care.

Patsani Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Peristeri. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is licensed to practice professionally. She is a Certified Systemic / Family Psychotherapist, having completed the four-year specialization program in the Synthetic Model of Systemic Therapy at the Human Relations Research Laboratory. She has professional experience in Mental Health facilities, such as the Family Therapy Unit (Psychiatric Hospital of Attica), the Vyronas Mental Health Center, where she provided group psychotherapy, and the Student Counseling Center of the Athens University of Economics and Business (ASOEE). She offers individual counseling and psychotherapy services, group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. She works with individuals experiencing difficulties in their intimate or/and family relationships, various types of problems with their children, and challenges in managing their emotions, e.g., mood disorders – depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, grief, as well as those seeking better self-understanding and aiming to improve the quality of life they deserve.

Konstantina Garoufali is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the Research University Institute of Mental Health, Aeginiteio Hospital. She pursued the Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapeutic (CBT) approach, in which she was trained at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. She is currently in the final year of her postgraduate studies in Forensic Psychology (M.Sc. Forensic Psychology) at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), England. Her professional experience was gained at the Day Care and Day Service Center for People with Disabilities "Iliaktida" in Agrinio and as an independent individual psychotherapist under the supervision of a Psychologist with a Cognitive-Behavioral orientation. She completed her practical training at the Prevention Center for Substance Abuse of the Municipality of Zografou and at the Care Station for Addicted Individuals of OKANA, while also volunteering as a Mental Health Counselor at ELEPAP Agrinio. As part of her continuous education and training, she has attended numerous postgraduate programs, seminars, and conferences related to the advancement of psychological research, grief, the phenomenon of substance addiction, the social & legal aspects of criminality, among others.

Aggelopoulou Dimitra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilion. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has been trained in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy under the auspices of the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA), at SKEPSYS (Systemic Center for Training and Psychological Support). Ms. Aggelopoulou has worked providing counseling support at the Municipality of Petroupoli, at the Skaramagas Refugee Reception Center offering psychological support, as well as at the non-governmental organization "NEFES." She is a founding member of the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "Coexistence," and to date offers psychological support to individuals with disabilities and their families at the Day Center "All of Us." Finally, she is a member of the Association of Greek Psychologists and believes that "Psychotherapy is a journey toward self-awareness, a gift we can give ourselves."

Tsirita Korina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Koukaki. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and also has prior studies and work experience in the Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art. She works with children, adolescents, and adults within the framework of psychodynamic - psychoanalytic psychotherapy combined with contemporary scientific data from neurobiology, providing individual and group sessions, parent counseling, and couples therapy. She has many years of experience in mental health facilities and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. At the same time, she has extensive experience in personal therapy and supervision and consistently participates in scientific seminars, conferences, and supervisory programs with an emphasis on child and adolescent psychopathology, psychoanalytic theory, and therapeutic practice. Combining her deep theoretical training with sensitivity and empathy, she supports each of her patients with respect for their uniqueness.

Liarigkovinou Anna is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Psychology and Health, in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of Children and Adolescents from the Scientific Association for Child and Adolescent Care, as well as in Psychoanalytic understanding of Psychopathology related to anxiety disorders, depression, psychological trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, narcissistic personality organization, psychosomatic phenomena, psychotic phenomena, gender and sexuality issues at the Psychoanalytic Society of Northern Greece. She has attended numerous seminars and training programs such as: 2022 I.P.S.Y. "Early Sexual Abuse" • 2022 I.P.S.Y. "The Inner Child Technique" • 2022 I.P.S.Y "Borderline Pathology" • 2021 I.P.S.Y. "The Enigma of Psychosomatics" • 2021 I.P.S.Y. "Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques" • 2020 I.P.S.Y. "Crisis Intervention" • 2018-2019 S.Y.ME.PE. "Introduction to Group Psychotherapy" • 2018-2019 S.Y.ME.PE. "Assessment and Therapeutic Planning in Situations of Psychosocial Distress. Family Retention or Removal of the Child" • 2018-2019 S.Y.ME.PE. "Introduction to Psychoanalytic Concepts" • 2011-2012 AKSPA "Reading the Symptom, Introduction to Lacanian Clinic" annual training program • 2011 E.E.F.I.E. "Addictive Substances: Myths and Reality" • 2009 Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School "The Post-Freudian Adolescent" • 2009 AUTh and P.E.V.E. "Contemporary Developments in Health Psychology"

Giannou Dimitra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology from Royal Holloway University of London and a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from University College London. Furthermore, she is undergoing training in the Systemic - Dialectical - Multilevel - Multifocal Approach at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (AKMA), with a specialization in Systemic Family and Group Psychotherapy. Professionally, she has worked as a psychologist and psychotherapist in various settings, including the Child Neurodevelopmental Care Center, The HOME Project, and the "Hatzipaterio" Child Rehabilitation and Support Center. Additionally, she has collaborated with the organization E.K.PO.S.P.O. "Nostos," and since 2025, she has been working as a Psychologist - Family Psychotherapist at the Day Center for Eating Disorders "Elpizo" of EPAPSY.

Plafountzis Giorgos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He studied Psychology at the University of Crete and subsequently completed postgraduate studies in Human Resource Management at the University of Leeds. As a Psychologist, he has worked at the Aeromedical Center and the "Ariadne" Shelter. At Psycho Exelixis, individual psychotherapy and counseling for adults and adolescents are provided, as well as the conduct of seminars on mental health in the workplace.

Gerou Maira is a licensed psychologist with extensive academic and professional experience. She holds a bachelor's degree with distinction in Psychology from the University of East London, as well as a master's degree in Neuropsychology & Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Essex. Additionally, she has studied Linguistics at Lancaster University and Strategic Human Resource Management at ALBA Graduate Business School, while also completing postgraduate studies in Language Education for refugees and immigrants at the Hellenic Open University, enhancing her understanding of approaches to diverse population groups.

Furthermore, she specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), has been trained in Art Therapy as well as Career Counseling, and also holds training in Messy & Sensory Play—a method that supports multisensory development and emotional regulation in children and other age groups. Additionally, she is undergoing training in Parent Counseling.

In her clinical practice, she provides individualized sessions for adults and children, assisting in the management of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, ADHD, and autism. Moreover, her extensive experience in human resources and organizational psychology allows her to offer counseling on issues related to professional burnout, workplace stress management, and self-improvement. Through her scientific expertise and practical experience, she creates a safe and supportive environment, either through in-person sessions or via video calls, tailored to the needs of each client.

Η Κατσούλη Ιωάννα είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Έχει ολοκληρώσει Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Σπουδών στην Εφηβική Ιατρική και Φροντίδα Υγείας Εφήβων στο Τμήμα Ιατρικής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) μέσω τετραετούς δια ζώσης προγράμματος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας Συμπεριφοράς – Παράρτημα Μακεδονίας. Επαγγελματικά, έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στο Δήμο Θεσσαλονίκης, ενώ παράλληλα απέκτησε κλινική εμπειρία ως εκπαιδευόμενη Γνωστική-Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στο Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο «Στήριξις». Το ενδιαφέρον της επικεντρώνεται στην παροχή επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένων υπηρεσιών ψυχικής υγείας, με έμφαση στην υποστήριξη εφήβων και ενηλίκων. Παράλληλα, συμμετέχει ενεργά στην επιστημονική κοινότητα, παρουσιάζοντας ερευνητικές εργασίες σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια. Το 2026 παρουσίασε τη μεταπτυχιακή της διατριβή με τίτλο «Εικόνα σώματος και ποιότητα ζωής σε εφήβους – νεαρούς ενήλικες επιβιώσαντες από παιδικό καρκίνο: περιγραφική ανασκόπηση» στο 55ο Συμπόσιο της Παιδιατρικής Εταιρείας Βορείου Ελλάδος.

Dr Xristos Zenios is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and co-founder of InterTherapy in Limassol. He is a PhD candidate in Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire, holding a master's degree in Counseling & Psychotherapy from the University of Derby, UK. He has gained experience working in various institutions in Cyprus, the United Kingdom, and Greece. Currently, he also serves as a lecturer at the University of Nicosia and as a Mentor at Randstad UK.

Mariliza Mylonaki MSc is a Psychologist who runs her private practice, "Youtopia Wellness Center," and also works as a Dietitian. Additionally, she is employed as a Psychologist at the mental health and social support organizations "Pyxida" and "Tharapsysi." She holds a license to practice as a Psychologist and is trained in Positive Psychotherapy (MSc). She is currently completing her doctoral studies in Psychology and Counseling. Her passion for knowledge and continuous education led her to study both nutrition and psychology, with the aim of providing a more holistic and interdisciplinary approach to her clients. She has a strong passion for science and enjoys learning new ways to assist people.