Mental Health Counselors in Pefki

Η Πασάτ Λιλιάνα είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας - Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια - Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεύτρια (CBH). Κάτοχος Ανώτερου Επαγγελματικού Διπλώματος (Level 5) στην Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία με εξειδίκευση στην Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία (CBH), πιστοποιημένο από τους συλλόγους ICP, ACCPH, IPHM, IHA και PHPA.

Εκπαιδεύτηκε στο ΚΕΨΥΣΥ ως Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και είναι πιστοποιημένη Σύμβουλος από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Συμβουλευτικής (Ε.Ε.Σ), European Association for Counselling (E.A.C.) και British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).

Εξειδικεύτηκε & ολοκλήρωσε την εκπαίδευσή της στη θεωρία και στις κλινικές εφαρμογές του μοντέλου στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας & Συμβουλευτικής. 

Εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Κλινική Ύπνωση και στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Μοντέρνας Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχολογίας. Κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών της στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία εκπαιδεύτηκε να εφαρμόζει τεχνικές από διάφορες προσεγγίσεις, της γνωσιακής συμπεριφορικής θεραπείας, της κλινικής υπνοθεραπείας, με την έμφαση να βρίσκεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία. Επιπροσθέτως εξειδικεύτηκε να εφαρμόζει τεχνικές της αναλυτικής υπνοθεραπείας, τεχνικές της Ερικσονιακής υπνοθεραπείας και παράλληλα εκπαιδεύτηκε στα βασικά χαρακτηριστικά της Μindfulness και τις βασικές εφαρμογές του Νευρογλωσσικού προγραμματισμού NLP.

Έχοντας πολυετή εμπειρία στο χώρο της Ψυχικής Υγείας ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, στην ιδιωτική της πρακτική ασκεί τη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και εφαρμόζει τεχνικές από διάφορες προσεγγίσεις όπως: Ψυχαναλυτική/ Ψυχοδυναμική,  Υπαρξιακή, Προσωποκεντρική, Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική προσέγγιση, Συστημική Προσέγγιση, Gestalt και Κλινική Ύπνωση σε ενήλικους.

Έχει συνεργαστεί με «ΑΚΤΙΟΣ» Μονάδες Φροντίδας Ηλικιωμένων με Άνοια και τη Νόσο Alzheimer.

Έχει  συμμετάσχει σε διημερίδες της Ε.Ε.Σ, σε Πανελλήνια Συνέδρια της Ένωσης Επαγγελματιών Ψυχιάτρων Ελλάδας και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα στο Ανοιχτό Λαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο, Gestalt Institute San Fransisco, «ΔΙΟΔΟΣ» Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης και Θεραπείας.   

Είναι τακτικό μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (Ε.Ε.Σ), της European Association for Counselling και BACP.

Makri Elena is a Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Personal Development & Wellness Consultant - Coach with a private practice in Nea Erythraia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from Deree, the American College of Greece, a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management (HRM) from the European University, and an MSc in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan, UK). Additionally, she holds a Diploma in Evidence-based Coaching from the Athens Coaching Institute, certified by international bodies such as the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and the Association for Coaching (AC). Finally, she is certified in the application of Neuro-Linguistic Programming by Performance Partnership and has been trained in the Solution-Focused Brief Coaching approach by Solution Surfers.

Vaitsou Dimitra is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Irakleio. She holds a degree in Psychology from Athens Metropolitan College and the University of Preston in the United States. During her studies, she attended the HND Edexcel Success through qualifications BTEC Higher National Diploma program, European Educational Organization care practice. Simultaneously, she received additional training in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy through the four-year program at the "Laboratory of Human Relationships Exploration." In her professional career, she has collaborated with "The Smile of the Child," providing psychological and moral support to children; continued as a scientific associate at the "Bioanelixi" Center, heading the Counseling Psychology department by conducting individual sessions and group workshops on self-awareness, self-image, and self-esteem. Additionally, she worked as a coordinator for self-awareness groups and educational seminars at the Alternative Wellness Center "Sharmilla," provided individual counseling and family therapy at the Municipal Polyclinics of Lykovrysi, and at the Day Care and Daytime Care Center for people with disabilities in the Prefecture of Fthiotida. To date, she delivers educational lectures and seminars in schools, addressing parents, children, and educators.

Afrodopoulou Eleni is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist. She maintains a practice at the Medihall polyclinic center in Kifisia and is the scientific director of the Ariadne and Odysseus Psychosocial Rehabilitation Hostel. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and holds a postgraduate diploma in Life Coaching - AC Accredited. She has experience and provides specialized interventions for anxiety management, improvement of relationships, as well as personal self-esteem, and assistance in every aspect of a person's life who wishes to develop.

Vlaxou Georgia is a Systemic Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi. She completed her clinical postgraduate studies in Psychiatry at the Medical School of Athens, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and continues her specialization in Systemic & Family Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy SANE. She has additionally specialized in the therapeutic treatment of addictions and psychological trauma.

She provides individual psychotherapy for adults, counseling for parents, children, and adolescents, couples therapy, and group therapy. She specializes in managing anxiety, depression, addictions, and interpersonal difficulties. She has particular experience in managing psychological and intergenerational trauma, as well as supporting individuals who have experienced narcissistic abuse and dysfunctional relational dynamics, aiming to enhance self-regulation, self-esteem, and the capacity for healthy boundary-setting.

Specializations

Couples counseling – enhancing communication, conflict resolution & relationship restructuring

Parent counseling – support in the parenting role & cultivation of healthy family relationships

Anxiety, panic attacks & phobia management

Treatment of depression & mood disorders

Support for addiction issues (substances, alcohol, gambling)

Improvement of interpersonal relationships & boundary-setting

Processing of psychological trauma & intergenerational patterns

Recovery from narcissistic abuse & toxic relationships

Empowerment of self-esteem & personal identity

Oikonomopoulou Mirella is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor, maintaining a private practice in Kifisia, and holds a Master's Degree (MSc Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy). She has trained at the First Psychiatric Department of Aeginiteio Hospital and, in her private practice, handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she treats.

Dimitris Chrysafogeorgos is a Mental Health Counselor and Certified Focusing-Oriented Therapist (FOT), with diverse training and hands-on experience in experiential, person-centered, and positive psychology approaches.

Since 2023, he has been volunteering at the Franco Basaglia Day Center of the Regional Development and Mental Health Company (EPAPSY) in Marousi, Athens. His clinical practice includes internships at the Hellenic Focusing Center (conducting psychotherapy sessions with adults), the early childhood support center “To Megalo Mas Spiti”, ADHD Hellas, and the Hellenic Asperger’s Syndrome Association.

He is certified as a Focusing-Oriented Therapist by the International Focusing Institute in New York (2019–2023), and holds a diploma in Positive Psychology from the Hellenic Society for Positive Psychology. He is currently undergoing further specialization in Group Psychotherapy through Gignesthai – Hellenic Society for Existential Psychology, and pursuing a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at Oxford Brookes University.

Dimitris has attended a wide range of seminars and workshops, including:

Attachment theory and dysfunctional relationship patterns

LGBTQI+ inclusive psychotherapy

Grief counseling

Adult ADHD awareness

Psychological First Aid

The Wisdom of Trauma (with Gabor Maté)

He is a member of the Hellenic Person-Centered and Experiential Association (EPVE) and is particularly interested in the mind–body connection, deep empathic listening, and the transformative potential of the therapeutic relationship.

Lamprinopoulou Margarita is a Psychotherapist - Family Counselor and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor in Art and Science from Deree College. She is a certified therapist in the "Walking in your shoes" method and has attended educational and experiential training seminars related to mental health at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations. She has served as a Trainer and Coordinator in numerous seminars and also participates voluntarily in many of them. Additionally, she has taken part in various conferences aimed at expanding her knowledge in her field. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society and the European Counseling Association and is fluent in English and French.

Metaksas Spyridon is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Marousi. He holds a medical degree from the University of Verona in Italy. He has extensive experience in Cognitive Psychotherapy and has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy. He has many years of professional experience, having served as Director of the psychiatric clinic "Galini" from 2013 to 2017 and has been a collaborator of the Addiction Treatment Center. In his private practice, he offers a wide range of services including individual adult sessions, treatment of sexual disorders, and management of anxiety disorders/panic attacks, while simultaneously addressing numerous conditions such as agoraphobia, depression, sleep disorders, and psychosomatic disorders. The therapeutic approach is carried out through psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and a combination of psychopharmacology with psychotherapy. Finally, Mr. Metaksas is a member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Hellenic Association of Systemic Therapy, and the European Family Therapy Association.

Dimitris Koukleris is a Psychotherapist specializing in an Integrative approach (K.D.V.M. Athens Synthesis Centre) - Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Nea Irakleio. He holds a degree from the School of Educational Sciences at the University of the Aegean, a diploma in Integrative Counseling from COSCA, the European Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy (E.C.I.P), and the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (E.C.P.). He has volunteered in the Social Service of the Municipality of Lykovrysi - Pefki and in the Psychological Support structure "Synypaxy." Furthermore, he is a regular member of the Hellenic Counseling Association, the European Association of Counselling, and the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy. He is also a certified Integrative Psychotherapist of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, a certified Psychotherapist of the National Psychotherapy Society of Greece (E.E.P.S.), as well as of the European Association for Psychotherapy.

Georgaki Nikoleta is a Mental Health Counselor and trainee in Synthetic Systemic Psychotherapy and conducts online sessions. She has completed the HPD Counseling and Psychology program at Mediterranean College and has attended numerous seminars related to counseling, psychology, sociology, and obstetrics and gynecology. Additionally, she has received training in Health, Wellness, Exercise, Longevity Coaching, and management of Psychosomatic Symptoms under the auspices of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Currently, she is undergoing training in a 4-year program in Synthetic Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Synthetic Systemic Therapy in Thessaloniki. Her love for others, care, professionalism, and empathy are some of the cornerstones of her professional identity, emphasizing that it is never too late to draw back the curtain and let some light into one’s life; it is never too late to make a change.

Villy Paulidi is a Psychotherapist practicing privately, while also collaborating with a Mental Health Center. Her personal concerns quickly led her to the journey of psychotherapy, initially as a client and subsequently as a trainee in Mental Health. She completed her studies in Mental Health Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Center and holds certifications in COSCA, Counselling Skills, and Integrative Counselling. She completed postgraduate studies in Integrative Psychotherapy, where she obtained the European Certificate for Psychotherapy (EAP) from the European Association for Psychotherapy and the European Society for Integrative Psychotherapy. She addresses issues such as anxiety management and treatment, interpersonal relationships, grief, work-related stress, parental counseling, brief couples counseling, psychosexual disorders, personal development, self-improvement and self-awareness, bullying, among others. Additionally, she continues to attend numerous seminars as part of ongoing professional development and participates in training groups for psychotherapists (dream groups, supervision, etc.).

As part of her continuous education, she undertakes annual training in supervision with the ultimate goal of obtaining the title of "Supervisor" and supervising fellow psychotherapists and trainee colleagues.

Her initial studies were at Deree College in the Department of Business Administration. She worked in this field for 10 years at well-known commercial companies.

Dizi Aggelina is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a BSc Hons. in Psychology from Loughborough University and a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip.) in Consciousness & Transpersonal Psychology from Liverpool John Moores University. She has been trained by the H.I.N.A. (Hellenic Institute of Neurophytotherapy & Character Analysis) in Body Psychotherapy and has worked as a Coordinator for adult groups, preschool children groups, adult empowerment groups, and currently serves as a Psychology Instructor at the Academy of Cosmenergy Therapy.

Mpeligianni Synthia is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. She holds a degree in Sociology from Panteion University and a master's degree in Sports Sociology from the University of Loughborough. She subsequently specialized in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Exploration of Human Relations. Since 2024, she has been studying Psychology at the European University of Cyprus. She has worked as a Mental Health Counselor in addiction treatment facilities as well as in mental health institutions. In her practice, she handles cases spanning the entire spectrum of mental health, including panic attacks, anxiety disorders, daily life difficulties, and has extensive experience in addressing parenting and family challenges.

Therapeutic groups as well as seminar-style groups take place at her office.

Her primary goal is to build the therapeutic relationship with authenticity, honesty, positive thinking, and respect.

Markou Anni is a Mental Health Counselor - Synthetic Approach Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She is specialized in Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Psychodynamic approaches. She holds a master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London and has specialized in couples therapy. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as well as the Hellenic Society for Counselling & Psychotherapy. With initial studies in Business Administration at the Hellenic Open University, she has accumulated extensive experience working in human resources and organizational management departments, where she quickly recognized the significant role of psychological issues affecting people in their daily lives, as well as the ways they manage their personality traits. With a primary goal of continuous education and professional development, she consistently attends training courses, seminars, conferences, and workshops. Currently, she is continuing her studies in Psychology (BSc Psychology) at the European University Cyprus. Her practice handles cases of generalized anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia, phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief, addictions, self-esteem issues, psychosomatic problems, and communication difficulties at personal or professional levels. Lastly, she conducts couples therapy sessions addressing issues concerning the relationship of the couple.

Η Τσουκαλά Αιμιλιάνα είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά γραφεία σε Νέο Ηράκλειο και Εξάρχεια. Επιπλέον, συνεργάζεται με θεραπευτικά κέντρα στη Νέα Φιλαδέλφεια. Είναι πιστοποιημένη θεραπεύτρια από τον ευρωπαϊκό σύλλογο Ψυχοθεραπείας (European Association of Psychotherapy) και μέλος της Πανελλήνιας Επαγγελματικής ένωσης Δραματοθεραπευτών και Παιγνιοθεραπευτών.'Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Ψυχοθεραπεία και έχει εξειδικευτεί στην Δραματοθεραπεία στο Ψυχοθεραπευτικό και Εκπαιδευτικό Κέντρο "Έρμα". Eίναι συνεργάτιδα του Κέντρου Ψυχοθεραπευτικής Υποστήριξης My creative Therapy και του ψυχοθεραπευτικού κέντρου μέσω τεχνών Γιασεμί Healing Home. Ακόμη, έχει συντονίσει ομάδες βραχείας διάρκειας, σεμινάρια με θέμα το άγχος, την τοξική ντροπή, το θυμό, ζητήματα ανασφαλούς πρωταρχικού δεσμού και σεμινάρια που συνδυάζουν τεχνικές της δραματοθεραπείας, του mindfulness και επεξεργασίας του σωματοποιημένου τραύματος με εργαλεία από τη σωματικές προσεγγίσεις θεραπείας. Λίγα λόγια για τη Δραματοθεραπεία: Η δραματοθεραπεία συγκαταλέγεται στην κατηγορία των Art Therapies. Πρόκειτα για ένα είδος ψυχοθεραπείας που χρησιμοποιεί εργαλεία όπως η αφήγηση, οι ρόλοι, η ζωγραφική, η δημιουργική γραφή, η χρήση μάσκας, ο πηλός, το παιχνίδι, η χρήση ιστοριών και παραμυθιών, κ. ά, με σκοπό να φέρει στην επιφάνεια υλικό από το ασυνείδητο του ατόμου, με το οποίο μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές πλαίσιο θεραπείας να γίνει συνειδητό και να αποτελέσει θεραπευτικό υλικό. Στην δημιουργική αυτή διαδικασία, σκοπός είναι να προκύψει η αλήθεια του ατόμου και σε καμία περίπτωση οι καλλιτεχνικές του δεξιότητες. Στη Δραματοθεραπεία το άτομο έρχεται σε επαφή με το σώμα, το συναίσθημα, τη φαντασία, το νου, κι έτσι ανασύρει υλικό προς επεξεργασία με σκοπό να βρει λύση και να δημιουργήσει νέους τρόπους αλληλεπίδρασης και συσχέτισης με τα όνειρά του και τη ζωή του. Λίγα λόγια για το Mindfulness: Mindfulness σημαίνει "ενσυνειδητότητα". Ως προσέγγιση δίνει καλλιεργεί τη δυνατότητα του να ζει κανεις στο παρόν, βιώνοντας όλα τα συναισθήματά του, με όλες του της αισθήσεις, ως το πιο πολύτιμο μέσο επαφής με τον εαυτό. Προέρχεται από τη φιλοσοφία της Υοga, σε συνάντηση με την δυτική τεκμηρίωση κι επιστημονικότητα και χρησιμοποιείται σε μεγάλο εύρος, με μεγάλη επιτυχία στη μείωση του στρες και του άγχους.

Τέλος, εξειδικεύεται στη συμβουλευτική και τη θεραπεία του πένθους και της απώλειας.