Mental Health Counselors in Attica

Paragyiou Sofia is a Mental Health Counselor and Systemic Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Keratsini. She holds a postgraduate degree in "Pain Management" from the Department of Medicine at the University of Ioannina and a Psychology degree from the University of Crete. She specialized in "Systemic Psychotherapy" and "Family Therapy" at the Antistixi Institute, in "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment with the EMDR method" at the Trauma Therapy Institute, and in "Medical Hypnosis for pain and psychosomatic disorders management" at the Hypnotherapy Training International Institute. During her career since 2000, she has gained experience as a Psychotherapist and has collaborated voluntarily with the Child Mental Health Center of IKA focusing on child psychotherapy. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy.

Gkikas Panagiotis is a Mental Health Counselor - Systemic Psychotherapist and Family Therapist, maintaining a private practice in Neo Iraklio. He holds a degree from the Psychology Department of the American College of Greece and has specialized in a four-year training program in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy and Family Therapy, under the supervision of Dr. Haris Kataki at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships. The comprehensive program included theoretical training, techniques, experiential workshops, and supervision in Systemic Therapy and Family Psychotherapy. Additionally, he completed a two-year weekly follow-up of families and groups, as well as participation in a two-hour weekly therapeutic group for personal therapy and development lasting seven years. Furthermore, Mr. Gkikas has worked with the STAGE program at the Social Service of the Municipality of Lykovrysi and provided voluntary services one year later. Simultaneously, he volunteered to support individuals living with HIV/AIDS at the "Center of Life." Lastly, he has attended numerous seminars and conferences aimed at continuous professional development in his field and is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society.

Katopodi Iro is a Mental Health Counselor maintaining a private practice in Nea Filadelfia. She holds an Integrative Counselling Diploma from Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland and has been trained in Integrative Psychotherapy. She has received specialized training from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in the program "Mental Health: Traumatic Events & Loss-Grief Management." Additionally, as part of her continuous professional development and enhancement of her knowledge and skills, she has participated in and completed various training programs and seminars in "Art Therapy with an emphasis on Visual Arts," Neuropsychology (Neuropsychology Diploma), and Dream Analysis and Therapy (Dream Analysis and Therapy Diploma). Finally, she holds a degree in Economic Science (BSc in Economics) from the Athens University of Economics and Business, as well as certification in Workplace Wellness and Human Resource Management.

Gianna Papadopoulou is a Mental Health Counselor - Msc Cognitive Counseling with a private practice in Exarcheia. She holds a Psychology degree from the American College of Greece and a postgraduate degree (Msc) in Applied Social Psychology from the University of Sussex, United Kingdom. Additionally, she has specialized in Cognitive Counseling at the Cognitive Psychotherapy Unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Hygiene & Research (E.KE.PSY.E.). She has worked as a Scientific Associate on European and psychoeducational programs in Primary Education in Achaia and in Primary Education structures (public & private kindergartens). She has also worked as an External Collaborator with public and private organizations for the oversight and design of large children's initiatives. Finally, Ms. Papadopoulou specializes in Cognitive Counseling.

Dimitris Georgantas is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist who conducts online sessions. He studied Counseling Psychology at Mediterranean College in Thessaloniki in the Counseling and Psychology department, earning an HND degree from the British University, University of Derby. Simultaneously, he has attended numerous seminars such as the "Training in Psychology, Counseling, and Life Coaching" at the University of the Aegean, as well as the "Effective Parenting" training by Gordon Hellas. Currently, he is training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Recognized Center "Interdisciplinary & Research Psychosocial Support for Children and Adults" (D.I.K.E.Ps.Y). In recent years, he has maintained a private Counseling and Psychotherapy Center in the center of Komotini, working both online and in person. He believes that Psychodynamic Psychotherapy helps individuals to better understand themselves, recognize deeper feelings and thoughts, and improve the way they relate to others. A crucial role in this process is played by the real and authentic relationship experienced between the Psychotherapist and the Client. This relationship becomes an important tool, where patterns and emotions that emerge within the therapeutic relationship facilitate the understanding of the Client’s relationships outside therapy. Thus, over time, the Client can express themselves freely, better understand themselves, process difficult emotions, and ultimately live more freely, with greater self-awareness and authenticity in their relationships.

Η Παυλέα Βιολέττα είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια – Σύμβουλος προσωποκεντρικής προσέγγισης και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Βριλήσσια.Απέκτησε πτυχίο ψυχολογίας (B.Sc) από το Κολλέγιο Ανθρωπιστικών Επιστημών (The Athens College of Arts). Ολοκλήρωσε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές και απέκτησε με διάκριση τον τίτλο (M.Sc in Person Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy) από το University of Strathclyde,UK με τίτλο έρευνας:“Εμπειρίες σχεσιακού βάθους και η σχέση τους με την πνευματικότητα”.Είναι κάτοχος του European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP) μετά από τετραετή εκπαίδευση στην προσωποκεντρική προσέγγιση και μέλος του European Association of Psychotherapy (E.A.P) και της Πανελλήνιας Ένωσης Επαγγελματιών Προσωποκεντρικής & Βιωματικής Προσέγγισης. Είναι, επίσης, υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ (PhDc ) στο University of Bolton, UK με θέμα έρευνας: «Η συμβουλή εμπειριών σχεσιακού βάθους στην πνευματική ανάπτυξη του θεραπευτή και κατ’ επέκταση στην ανάπτυξη της θεραπευτικής του συνειδητότητας». Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος πιστοποιημένων σεμιναρίων για την ψυχική υγεία, μεταξύ των οποίων εκπαιδευτικό μονοετές πρόγραμμα στη γνωσιακή προσέγγιση στο ABC College και διετές σεμινάριο Νευροψυχολογίας στο Derre College, όπως και το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα Πυθαγόρειας Αυτογνωσίας για την προαγωγή της υγείας και την πρόληψη του stress στο Εθνικό & Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Για πολλά χρόνια εντρύφησε στον τομέα της εσωτερικής ψυχολογίας, ψυχολογίας βάθους και εμβάθυνσης στην ψυχοθεραπευτική σκέψη του Carl Jung με πλήθος βιωματικών σεμιναρίων, ενώ επί 15 χρόνια είναι συντονίστρια ομάδων για την αναγνώριση της πνευματικής συνειδητότητας και την ανάδειξη της στην περιοχή της συνείδησης. Αξίζει να σημειωθεί ότι έχει πολυετή συγγραφική δραστηριότητα διερευνώντας την δυνατότητα αυτοπραγμάτωσης του ανθρώπου.Επίσης, η Κα Παυλέα είναι εκπαιδευόμενη στο Εκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα HiEFT-Θεραπείας Εστιασμένης στο Συναίσθημα. Η ΘΕΣ είναι βασικά κατάλληλη για όλα τα προβλήματα που έχουν στο επίκεντρό τους συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, όπως οι δυσκολίες να βιώνουμε, να ελέγχουμε, να διαχειριζόμαστε ή να ανεχόμαστε τα συναισθήματά μας.Ακόμη, είναι εκπαιδευόμενη στο Inner Relationship Focusing Focusing Εστίαση στην Εσωτερική Σχέση- βιωματική διαδικασία και θεραπευτικό σύστημα που βοηθά στην κατανόηση του εσωτερικού κόσμου υπό την Δρ Αγάθη Λιακιώτη,Ιδρύτρια και Διευθύντρια του HiEFT.

Xorianopoulou Andriani is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Sociology from Panteion University and a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Kostas Stefanis Research University Institute of Mental Health, Neurosciences and Precision Medicine, in collaboration with the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has also volunteered as a psychotherapist at the Social Protection and Solidarity Organization of the Municipality of Vrilissia and at the Parental Equality for the Child Association. Furthermore, in the context of ongoing professional development, she has attended numerous training programs, workshops, and seminars and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Cognitive Psychotherapies and the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies.

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.

Drakou Ioanna is a Mental Wellness Consultant certified by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in psychotherapy both in theory and practice, as well as in positive psychology. She holds a diploma from the European International University (EIU- Paris) with a specialization in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and a diploma from the Mediterranean College. Additionally, she is certified in Art Therapy by the international organization Nocn (UK). Her goal is to combine scientific knowledge with creative methods, supporting individuals to manage emotional difficulties and lead more functional and enjoyable lives.