Mental Health and Counseling results

Ilia Mpirmpa is a Mental Health Consultant specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy. Since 2007, she has worked as an educator in a Public Greek School, and since 2022, she has collaborated with ESYTHEPAS/KEDITHAS, a member of EFTA (European Family Therapy Association), as a Mental Health Consultant, providing support to adolescents, adults, and couples. She studied English Philology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and continued her studies at Warwick University in England, where she completed a master's degree in Cultural Studies. From 2020 to 2024, she attended the Center for the Investigation, Improvement, and Therapy of Human Systems at the Society for Systemic Therapy and Intervention (ESYTHEPAS), specializing in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy. Sessions are conducted in Greek or English, as well as online upon arrangement.

Eleutheria Fourtouni is a Mental Health Counselor and Sociologist with a rich academic background and specialized training in individual support. She holds a degree in Sociology from Panteion University and possesses the EPPAIK diploma (Educational Competence) from ASPAITE.

Her specialization as a Mental Health Counselor was completed through the three-year program at KETHESY, which included intensive supervised practical training and personal therapy. Her approach is based on the model of Recombinant Elective Counseling, a method that strategically combines different types of psychotherapy with a central focus on the psychodynamic approach.

Guided by holistic support,

she has further specialized in key areas such as: Career Counseling, Special Education, the Autism Spectrum and Learning Disabilities, Parent Counseling, Child Drawing Analysis, and Music Therapy.

Sociology plays an important role in her work as it takes into account both the individual's environment and its influence on them, as well as the reciprocal impact.

Combining scientific knowledge with empathy, she works with the aim of empowerment, support, and personal development of her clients, tailoring her tools to the unique needs of each individual.

Polyxronakis Nikos is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist, maintaining his private practice in Kifissia, while also seeing patients in a private setting in the Cholargos area. He earned his degree in Person-Centered Counseling Psychology from the Department of Counseling at the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom. Subsequently, he obtained a Master's diploma from the same university in Counseling (MSc in Person Centered Counselling) with a primary focus on the experience of fatherhood (Fathers’ Perception of Their Role in Fatherhood: The effects of Counselling. An interpretative phenomenological analysis). Alongside his four-year counseling and psychotherapeutic training, he attended specialized seminars and educational programs in areas such as Clinical Psychopathology, Positive Parenting, and Nonviolent Communication. Additionally, he has been trained and is a certified parent trainer for Parent Effectiveness Training (PET) workshops by Gordon Training International (GTI), while concurrently serving as an official collaborator of Attachment Parenting Hellas. He specializes in issues related to relationships, family, and parenting challenges, currently focusing on adult counseling, delivering lectures on "effective" communication based on the Thomas Gordon model, as well as organizing Parent Effectiveness Training workshops and the "Art of Nonviolent Communication" workshops. Finally, he is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the European Association for Psychotherapy, the Network of European Associations for Psychotherapy and Counseling of Individuals and Sustainable Psychotherapy and Counseling, as well as the European Association for Counseling.

Nektaria Siatra is a Psychologist based in Agia Paraskevi, specializing in counseling and psychotherapy for adults.

She is trained in systemic therapy and in supporting couples and families, and has attended specialized seminars on depression, anxiety, psychological trauma, and sexuality.

Her professional experience includes work in mental health residential facilities, as well as in support centers for adolescents, parents, and families. In her private practice, she offers individual sessions with a focus on the systemic approach, emphasizing the role of human relationships in emotional well-being.

As a Psychologist and Systemic Therapist, she is committed to mental health care and to strengthening interpersonal connections. She works with adolescents, couples, and families, while consistently continuing her theoretical and practical training through ongoing education, personal therapy, and supervision.

She believes that personal growth and emotional balance require nurturing meaningful relationships that offer inspiration, support, and purpose. Self-care and the care of our relationships form the foundation of a fulfilling and authentic life.

From the perspective of Systemic Thinking, each person is seen as part of a broader whole. Every change in one member of the system has the potential to bring positive transformation to the entire system. People often experience psychological distress within relationships—but through genuine and supportive interaction, those same relationships can become a space for healing and growth.

Dimitrios Antoniadis provides Psychotherapy and Counseling services with extensive experience in supporting individuals seeking to improve their mental health and quality of life.

He maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki.

He has completed studies in Counseling and Psychotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology, as well as other therapeutic approaches that fall under Integrative Psychotherapy, such as Person-Centered, Existential, Systemic, and Psychodynamic. He applies these methods aiming for meaningful and sustainable change in his clients’ lives, tailoring techniques to each individual's needs.

With specialized training in areas such as anxiety and panic disorder management, addressing procrastination, improving concentration, trauma therapy, developing personal and professional skills, as well as enhancing interpersonal relationships, he offers targeted interventions that combine various therapeutic methods for maximum effectiveness.

At the same time, he has actively participated in numerous conferences, sessions, seminars, and educational programs, continuously updating his knowledge and techniques according to the latest developments in the field of psychotherapy. With scientific expertise, professionalism, and a human-centered approach, Dimitrios Antoniadis provides a safe and supportive environment, enabling clients to acquire the necessary tools for a more balanced and creative life.

Η Αγγελοπούλου Μαρία MSc είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Ίλιον, όπου παρέχει τόσο βραχύχρονη όσο και μακροχρόνια ψυχαναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη τη μοναδικότητα και τις εξατομικευμένες ανάγκες του κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Κατέχει πτυχίο ψυχολογίας από το Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών και Msc Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας του University of Groningen όπου η διπλωματική της με τίτλο " Wish you were here, the Dutch, German and English, Yearning in Situations of Loss Short Form" δημοσιεύτηκε στο περιοδικό Journal of Clinical Psychology. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση των βασικών σπουδών της, άρχισε να παρακολουθεί μετεκπαίδευση στην Λακανική Ψυχανάλυση, στην Ακαδημια Κλινικών Σπουδών Αθηνών, που λειτουργεί υπό την αιγίδα της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας της Νέας Λακανικής Σχολής. Παράλληλα των σπουδών και της εργασίας της, έχει παρακολουθήσει και συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος συνεδρίων και ημερίδων, με σκοπό την συνεχή εκπαίδευση, εξειδίκευση και ενημέρωση για την εξέλιξη του κλάδου. Ενδεικτικά, τον Μάιο του 2022, συμμετείχε σε σεμινάριο στο Νηπιαγωγείο Κορώνης, για τους νέους γονείς με τίτλο " Η μετάβαση από το Νηπιαγωγείο στο Δημοτικό, βοήθεια και στήριξη για γονείς και παιδιά" ως ομιλήτρια. Το 2025 συμμετείχε ως ομιλήτρια στην 15η Διακαρτελικη Ημερίδα, που οργανώθηκε από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία της Νέας Λακανικής Σχολής, στην Πολυδύναμη Νοσηλευτική Μονάδα Ψυχικής Υγείας Αττικής (πρώην Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών Δαφνί), ενώ παρακολούθησε και το συνέδριο της Νέας Λακανικής Σχολής, στο Παρίσι με τίτλο "Les amours Douloureuses". Έχει εργαστεί ως αναπληρώτρια σε δημόσια σχολεία, πρωτοβάθμιας και δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης, με επίκεντρο τα παιδιά και την οικογένεια, και εθελοντικά στο Β´ Ψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Αττικού Νοσοκομείου ενώ έχει πραγματοποιήσει την κλινική της άσκηση, στο πλαίσιο της πρακτικής της στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής "Δρομοκαΐτειο". Σήμερα, ως ιδιώτης Ψυχολόγος, λόγω της εξειδίκευσης της στον τομέα της Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας και την προσέγγιση της Λακανικής Ψυχανάλυσης, ασχολείται με την ψυχοθεραπεία Ενηλίκων και Εφήβων, πραγματοποιώντας ατομικές συνεδρίες.

Zarogkika Lina is a Psychologist specializing in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from London Metropolitan University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of East London. Her studies, combined with her clinical experience, have equipped her with a deep understanding of human emotions and behaviors. Her therapeutic approach is based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while also employing an integrative model utilizing tools from systemic, psychodynamic, gestalt, mindfulness, and other modalities. She has been trained and specializes in couples therapy, eating disorder treatment, clinical psychology, sexual education, anxiety, as well as other areas and approaches within the field. With experience in mental health settings and participation in scientific research projects, her aim is to provide practical and meaningful solutions. She focuses on the uniqueness of each individual and creates a safe and supportive environment to help clients address their challenges. Through empathy and contemporary therapeutic methods, she assists in redefining issues for a more functional and balanced daily life. A crucial component of all the above is the establishment of a therapeutic alliance with trust as its fundamental element.

Η Πατρίδου Χριστίνα MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Μυτιλήνη. Είναι απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, με εξειδίκευση στη συμβουλευτική ψυχοσωματικής υγείας και εκπαίδευση στο Γνωστικό Αναλυτικό Μοντέλο (CAT). Έχει συμπληρώσει την κατάρτισή της με επιπλέον εκπαίδευση στη συμβουλευτική ψυχικής υγείας, ενισχύοντας τη θεωρητική της βάση και τις θεραπευτικές της δεξιότητες. Διαθέτει σημαντική επαγγελματική εμπειρία ως ψυχολόγος και ψυχοθεραπεύτρια τόσο σε ιδιωτικό πλαίσιο όσο και σε συνεργασία με οργανισμούς, όπου έχει προσφέρει ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη και υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής, καθώς και εργασία στον τομέα της κοινωνικής ένταξης. Στην κλινική της πρακτική εστιάζει σε ζητήματα άγχους, αυτοεκτίμησης και διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων, δημιουργώντας ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό περιβάλλον, στο οποίο οι θεραπευόμενοι μπορούν να εκφραστούν ανοιχτά και χωρίς κριτική. Στόχος της είναι να ενισχύει την αυτογνωσία και να υποστηρίζει ουσιαστικές αλλαγές, με σεβασμό στον ρυθμό και τις ανάγκες κάθε ατόμου.

Droulias Theodoros is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Koukaki. He studied at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a Systemic Psychologist - Psychotherapist and a member of the Systemic Society of Northern Greece (SEVE) as well as the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). His personal therapy and part of his training were conducted at the Athens Center for the Study of Human Beings (AKMA). He completed his training at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy (KESMETH). Additionally, he is a member of the Hellenic Developing Group for Analytical Psychology. He works with individuals, couples, and families applying the Systemic approach. He has been working privately for the last 10 years in therapy, as well as in the education and supervision of professionals. He has previously worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and program manager for individuals with mental health conditions, autism, and as a parent counseling coordinator.

Polyxronaki Panagiota is a clinical psychologist - psychotherapist providing online sessions.

She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University, Netherlands. She has been trained in the Cognitive Behavioral Approach by the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies.

She is certified in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, has completed the one-year postgraduate program in Clinical Psychopathology at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the Research University Mental Health Institute (EPISY), as well as holding a diploma in Coaching from UGROW and the Positive Psychology Society.

In parallel, she has attended numerous specialized trainings and continually pursues her professional development through supervision and ongoing education.

Regarding her professional training, she completed her internship as part of her postgraduate studies at the Psychiatric Clinic of the University Hospital of Heraklion and at the Alzheimer Day Center "Nefeli". Additionally, she completed an internship at the Student Counseling Center of NKUA, providing therapeutic support to students.

She works privately, providing sessions to adults and adolescents.

Daikidou Ioanna MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Panormou. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Center for Specialized Therapies "Logopaidevgein", as well as at the Special Educational Psychotherapy Center "Paideia En Exelixi". She has also served as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, external associate at "THERAPY NEST A. Kandaraki". She studied Psychology at Panteion University and has received further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling. She completed a postgraduate program (MSc) in Liaison Psychiatry: Integrated Care of Physical and Mental Health at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). Moreover, she attended the postgraduate seminar in Psychopathology "Panagiotis Oulis" at Aeginiteio Hospital, where she also worked as a Psychologist under the supervision of Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Konstantinos Kontoaggelos. She has also worked as a Psychologist (supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Konstantinos Kontoaggelos) at Aretaieio, Laiko, "Alexandra", and "Andreas Syngros" Hospitals. Furthermore, she has provided psychological services at the Psychogeriatric Society "NESTOR" and at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research in Exarcheia, as part of her practical training. Finally, she has participated in several scientific conferences and seminars.

Lydia Papaioannou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Athens and subsequently completed a five-year postgraduate training in the psychotherapeutic approach of Psychodrama at PSY.K.A.P. Simultaneously, she has attended various training programs, including the Clinical Psychopathology program at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the seminar "Facilitation of Adolescent and Youth Groups" (SEOEN) at the Athens Center for Human Studies (AKMA). She has been working as a Psychologist since 2019, offering sessions in both individual and group settings to adults, children, and adolescents.

Papaxristopoulou Eugenia is a Psychologist - Clinical Neuropsychologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology from the Medical School of Athens. She is also specialized in Integrative Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents. She possesses significant experience, having served at the Special Care Center for Children of the Hellenic Navy, conducting numerous neuropsychological assessments of children and adolescents as well as therapeutic sessions. Additionally, she participated in cognitive empowerment groups at the Cognitive Strengthening Center of the Neurological Clinic of the Naval Hospital. Furthermore, she collaborates with psychological support centers. She is also a lecturer in psychology and neuropsychology courses at Metropolitan College, teaching the Greek editions of the WISC V and WAIS IV psychometric tools. She provides practical training for university students. Finally, she participates in numerous conferences of neurological or child psychological interest and concurrently delivers educational seminars in various certified private centers.

Kypraiou Areti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She specializes in individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and adolescent counseling. Additionally, she coordinates parent groups. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology and Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she received training in Parent Group Coordination at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools (a member of the International Federation for Parent Education - Fédération Internationale pour l'Éducation des Parents), with which she collaborates. She continues her education through specialized seminars on various topics related to individual therapy. Finally, she frequently delivers lectures and seminars for parents, adolescents, and educators, contributes articles to newspapers, and serves as a scientific collaborator for websites concerning psychology and child-rearing issues.

Η Γεωργιάδη Λένα BSc, MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και προσφέρει διαδικτυακή θεραπεία στα αγγλικά και στα ελληνικά για ενήλικες που είτε κατοικούν στην Ελλάδα, είτε στο εξωτερικό και είναι άνω των 18 ετών. Εδώ και χρόνια, ειδικεύεται στην Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT) και στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), βοηθώντας τους ανθρώπους να διαχειριστούν τις προκλήσεις της ζωής και να κινηθούν προς μια ζωή που νιώθουν αληθινά σημαντική, ισορροπημένη, συνδεδεμένη και με νόημα. Η πορεία της στην ψυχολογία ξεκίνησε με πτυχίο Bachelor of Science στην Ψυχολογία από το University of Sheffield. Στη συνέχεια, μετακόμισε στην Ολλανδία και ολοκλήρωσε το μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο της στην Ψυχολογία Υγείας και Κοινωνικής Ψυχολογίας στο Maastricht University. Η κλινική της εκπαίδευση πραγματοποιείται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), μέσω της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφορικών Ψυχοθεραπειών, ένα 4ετές πρόγραμμα διαπιστευμένο από την European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Εκτός από την CBT, έχει εκπαιδευθεί και στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT), έχοντας παρακολουθήσει πολλαπλές εκπαιδεύσεις από τους Dr. Steven Hayes και Dr. Russ Harris. Είναι επίσης μέλος της Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). Η συνεχής επιμόρφωση της μέσα από βιβλία και σεμινάρια είναι βασικό κομμάτι της επαγγελματικής της ανάπτυξης.

Δουλεύει με ένα ευρύ φάσμα δυσκολιών, όπως:

Άγχος (συμπεριλαμβανομένων κρίσεων πανικού, κοινωνικού άγχους, και γενικευμένου άγχους)

Κατάθλιψη και χαμηλή διάθεση

Χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση/αυτοπεποίθηση και αυτοκριτική

Τελειοθηρία, φόβο αποτυχίας και αναβλητικότητα

Ψυχαναγκασμούς και καταναγκασμούς (OCD)

Ειδικές φοβίες

Δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις

Δυσκολίες στη ρύθμιση συναισθημάτων 

Μεγάλες μεταβάσεις ζωής (όπως η διαβίωση στο εξωτερικό ή άλλες σημαντικές αλλαγές ζωής).

Makrina Theodorou is a Psychologist (License No.: 1900-1/8/2018) with a private practice located in Ambelokipi. She studied Psychology at Panteion University and completed postgraduate studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Health Promotion and Education. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy through the Cognitive Psychotherapy training program of EPIPSY in collaboration with Aeginiteio Hospital, 1st Psychiatric Clinic. Additionally, in recent years, she has been training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human (AKMA). Her professional experience as a Psychologist includes work in psychiatric units of general hospitals, community mental health centers, and specialized treatment centers. Currently, she is employed by a multinational company as an Occupational Psychologist, providing counseling and psychological support to employees, while also privately treating adolescents and adults through face-to-face and online sessions.

Η Γερμανοπούλου Δέσποινα είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, εκπαιδευόμενη Ψυχαναλύτρια και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στα Ιλίσια. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας της Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος (MSc) στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία, με εξειδίκευση στην ψυχαναλυτική ψυχοπαθολογία παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων, από το τμήμα Ψυχαναλυτικών Σπουδών του Πανεπιστημίου Paris – Cité. Κατέχει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος στην Ελλάδα και τη Γαλλία και είναι τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων. Μετά το πέρας των σπουδών της και όσο βρισκόταν στο Παρίσι, ολοκλήρωσε μία εκπαίδευση στην κλινική πρακτική και την ψυχαναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία, ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει και σε πληθώρα άλλων εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων που άπτονται των κλινικών της ενδιαφερόντων : κλινική ψυχοπαθολογία, δυναμικά ομάδας, δυσκολίες ανάπτυξης ταυτότητας φύλου, διαταραχές πρόσληψης τροφής, ψυχαναλυτική προσέγγιση του σώματος, μετατραυματικό στρες και πένθος. Κατά τη διάρκεια της επαγγελματικής της πορείας έχει εργαστεί σε μερικούς από τους μεγαλύτερους φορείς ψυχικής υγείας στην Ελλάδα και τη Γαλλία (ASM13, Hôpital Sainte – Anne, Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, ΕΠΑΨΥ, ΙΨΥΠΕ), αποκτώντας πολύτιμη κλινική εμπειρία δίπλα σε καταξιωμένους επόπτες και ειδικούς ψυχικής υγείας. Έχει ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευσή της ως συντονίστρια Ομάδων Σχολών Γονέων, από τον Πανελλήνιο Σύνδεσμο Σχολών Γονέων και στο παρόν εκπαιδεύεται στην Ψυχανάλυση στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ψυχανάλυσης και Ψυχαναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων και εφήβων, ακολουθώντας την ψυχαναλυτική προσέγγιση, καθώς και υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ομάδων γονέων, αξιοποιώντας την επιστημονική της αρτιότητα και την εμπειρία της κι έχοντας πάντα στο επίκεντρο την καλύτερη δυνατή εξυπηρέτηση των εξατομικευμένων αναγκών κάθε ανθρώπου. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες μπορείτε να επισκεφτείτε και την ιστοσελίδα της : germanopoulou.gr

Mara Ktena studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she also completed a three-year postgraduate program in Clinical Psychology. Since 2017, she has been training in Lacanian psychoanalysis within the framework of the Athens Academy of Clinical Studies (AKSPA). In 2025, she became a member of the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School. She has been trained and worked in public and private institutions, including the Vyronas-Kaisariani Mental Health Center, the Multipurpose Mental Health Nursing Unit of Attica (formerly Dafni Psychiatric Hospital), the Mental Health Center of the General Hospital of Athens Gennimatas, the telephone support line 10306, among others, working psychotherapeutically with adults, children, and adolescents.

Additionally, she has engaged in research, and her articles have been published in Greek and international journals. Her diploma thesis focused on the experience of grief following the loss of a companion animal. She has participated with presentations at scientific conferences and workshops.