Mental Health and Counseling results in the Eastern suburbs of Athens

Drakoutou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Gerakas. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University and is a graduate of Nursing A' from the School of Health Professions and Welfare of ATEI Athens. She holds a Specialization Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior, recognized by the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Consequently, she provides individual sessions for adults, children, and adolescents, parent-child counseling sessions, and coordinates psychoeducational programs in small groups of youth and adults. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, registered in the volunteer psychologists registry of SEPS for psychosocial interventions following Mass Disasters, and has obtained certification in administering psycho-pedagogical diagnostic tools, including Questionnaires for Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Adjustment of Children and Adolescents and the Athena Test for the Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities. She also holds certification for the Learning Difficulties Intervention Program based on the Athena Test. She has worked as a Mental Health Counselor in various settings, such as the Group Intervention Program for Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies and at a residential facility of the Regional Development and Mental Health company (E.P.A.PSY). Additionally, she has volunteered at the Pediatric Medical-Pedagogical Center of Pallini, Psychiatric Department – Children and Adolescents Unit. Currently, she collaborates with the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior as a final-year Mental Health Counselor - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist.

Pappa Xristina is a Psychologist - Family Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Anavyssos. She earned her degree from the United Kingdom, The Open University of UK, and a Master’s degree in School Psychology from the University of Nicosia. She has specialized as a Psychotherapist in Existential Systemic Psychotherapy at the Therapeutic and Educational Institute Antistixi. She has considerable experience in matters related to the family context, parenting issues, and intra-family conflict resolution, while also working with individuals dealing with anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and depression. In addition to her private practice, she frequently organizes lectures and parent schools in schools, covering topics concerning parents, children, and adolescents. Finally, throughout her academic and professional career, she has participated in training seminars to stay updated with developments in her field and to develop professionally.

Nikolaki Sofia is a Psychotherapist - Mental Health Counselor and Life Coach - Personal Development and Self-Improvement Counselor with a private practice in Porto Rafti. She holds a degree in Psychology (BSc in Psychology Science) from southeastern Europe under authority granted by the State of Delaware, United States of America, and has specialized in personal development and self-confidence. Additionally, she specializes in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Approach from the Hellenic Society of Adlerian Psychology (E.E.A.Ps). She holds a Life Coaching certificate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Association for Coaching, and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). She deals with the recognition and management of stressful situations (anxiety - stress), the utilization and management of time and finances, as well as the identification and resolution of workplace issues.

Antonios Kryonis is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Gerakas. He has undergone systematic training as a psychotherapist and developmental counselor within the psychodynamic model, specializing in individual and group analysis. Additionally, he utilizes integrative elements from behavioral, cognitive, and other psychotherapeutic approaches he has been trained in. He has also received systematic training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a model of behavioral and communicational change and development, from Nlpingreece and holds the NLP Practitioner Certification. He is trained in the method of Systemic Constellations at the Hellenic Institute of Systemic Constellations Bert Hellinger. He is a member of the International System-Centered Institute, System Centered Training Research Institute, where he continues his education in this method. Alongside his psychotherapeutic training, he has attended and participated in numerous specialized training seminars, educational programs, as well as international and national scientific conferences related to group analysis, psychodrama-sociodrama, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders in adults and adolescents, and the presentation of recent scientific research and findings. Furthermore, his office includes other associates who are Mental Health Counselors and mental health advisors.

I am Prapas Ioannis, a psychologist and mental health counselor - psychotherapist. I maintain a private practice in Gerakas. I have studied Psychology in Greece (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - E.K.P.A.) and Italy (E-Campus University), Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy, Psycholinguistics and Counseling in Greece (E.K.P.A. and the Hellenic Open University - E.A.P.) and abroad (Scotland, Edinburgh). Additionally, I have training in Adult Education and Career Counseling. I hold diplomas in Integrative-Synthetic Psychotherapy, Counseling, and Positive Psychotherapy. I also collaborate on an external basis as a Parent and Adolescent Counselor with private organizations. In my practice, I handle cases spanning the entire spectrum of psychological and psychiatric mental health. I specialize in Parent and Adolescent Counseling with 30 years of experience, psychotherapy of a broad range of psychological and psychiatric cases, as well as career guidance for adolescents and adults.

Provi Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice professionally and maintains a private practice in Pikermi. Despite her initial studies in Mechanical Engineering, her profound desire to explore, understand, and support human psychology and behavior consistently guided her toward her youthful dream, educational training, and professional practice as a psychologist. She is a regular member of SEPS (Hellenic Psychological Society), registration number 3224, and is also registered in the SEPS Volunteer Psychologists Registry, providing psychological services in psychosocial interventions following mass disasters. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars and workshops covering stress management, depression, eating disorder prevention, drama therapy, emotional dependencies, self-esteem, and more.

Η Ευαγγελούδη Ελισάβετ είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και εργάζεται παρέχοντας διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες Ψυχοθεραπείας. Στην παρούσα φάση, είναι εκπαιδευόμενη στο τριετές μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα στην Ψυχανάλυση και Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο πανεπιστήμιο Birkbeck του Λονδίνου και σε συνδυασμό βρίσκεται σε εποπτευόμενη πρακτική άσκηση στην ψυχαναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία σε ινστιτούτο του Λονδίνου. Είναι τελειόφοιτη Ψυχολόγος του Αριστοτέλειου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (Msc) στην Ψυχολογία της Υγείας από Πανεπιστήμιο του Εδιμβούργου στην Σκωτία. Έχει παρακολουθήσει προγράμματα και κατέχει πιστοποιήσεις στην Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), κατέχει δίπλωμα κλινικής πρακτικής άσκησης στην ψυχική υγεία, επίσης διαθέτει δίπλωμα στην Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική με εξειδίκευση στην Προσωποκεντρική προσέγγιση και την Ψυχοδυναμική Συμβουλευτική. Επιπρόσθετα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί με εποπτεία σε Πανεπιστημιακά νοσοκομεία της Ελλάδας και του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου ως Ψυχολόγος αλλά και εκπαιδευμένη ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, συμμετέχοντας σε ψυχομετρικές διαδικασίες και συνεδρίες με ενήλικους σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα ψυχολογικών δυσκολιών όπως αγχώδεις διαταραχές και κρίσεις πανικού, κατάθλιψη, ψυχοσωματικά προβλήματα, εμμονές/ψυχαναγκασμοί (OCD), μετατραυματικό στρες, διαταραχές διατροφής και ύπνου κτλ. Τα τελευταία χρόνια ζει και εργάζεται στην Αγγλία ως Ψυχολόγος σε διάφορες δομές, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ευάλωτες ομάδες αλλά και άτομα με διάφορες ψυχολογικές δυσκολίες. Βάσει των ακαδημαϊκών τίτλων και της επαγγελματικής εμπειρίας της, ο στόχος της είναι να αναπτύσσει μια θεραπευτική σχέση εμπιστοσύνης, σεβασμού και κατανόησης και να δημιουργεί ένα θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο που βασίζεται στις ηθικές αξίες και κατευθυντήριες γραμμές του επαγγέλματος της ψυχοδυναμικής ψυχοθεραπείας. Στόχος της είναι μέσω των συνεδριών να βοηθήσει τα άτομα που αναζητούν συμβουλευτική, να αναπτύξουν μια καλύτερη κατανόηση και αναγνώριση των συναισθημάτων, σκέψεων και συμπεριφορών τους, να ενδυναμώσουν την αυτοπεποίθηση και αυτοαντίληψη τους και να αποκτήσουν τις κατάλληλες δεξιότητες ώστε να βελτιώσουν την ποιότητα ζωής τους. Τέλος, εστιάζει σε αξίες της ψυχοδυναμικής ψυχοθεραπείας όπως η ενεργητική ακρόαση, η ενσυναίσθηση, η συναισθηματική κατανόηση ώστε να δημιουργήσει μια θεραπευτική σχέση εμπιστοσύνης, σεβασμού και να διευκολύνει τα άτομα να πετύχουν τους θεραπευτικούς τους στόχους.

Xatzikonstantinidou Nikoleta is a Psychologist MSc and Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neapoli. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She completed postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in the field of Liaison Psychiatry. She has completed four years of training in Systemic Psychotherapy at KEDITHAS and holds a professional practice license.

She provides individual sessions & couple sessions, in person as well as online, addressing issues such as anxiety management, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, emotional difficulties, relationship and communication challenges, depression, grief, chronic illness, parental counseling, and more. Additionally, she specializes in the field of perinatal mental health, offering support and counseling for infertility, as well as during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

As part of her ongoing professional development, she has attended numerous seminars and training programs related to clinical mental health, stress management, parental counseling, psychological trauma, and others. Throughout her professional career, she has collaborated with mental health centers and facilities in Athens and Thessaloniki, gaining valuable clinical experience in hospitals such as the University General Hospital "Attikon," the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, and the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of A.U.Th. at the General Hospital "Papageorgiou." She has also worked for five years as a psychologist on a 24-hour psychological support hotline and as a coordinator of mental health seminars.

Psychologist - Psychotherapist Elena Kapantai has maintained her private practice in Rafina since 2012, offering counseling and psychotherapy to adults, couples, and parents. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional psychologist license. She has completed specialized training in Systemic – Family Counseling at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships, as well as extensive training in Psychodrama at the Psychodramaforum in Berlin. Throughout her professional career, she has collaborated with organizations such as the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA), the Day Center “Heliotropio,” the Municipality of Rafina-Pikermi, and the Municipality of Galatsi, coordinating psychodrama groups, parent counseling, and psychological support. Since 2024, she has been a collaborator at the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the University of Thessaly in the psychotherapist training program of a synthetic orientation “Alypias Techni.” She has participated in conferences, seminars, and scientific workshops in Greece and abroad, focusing on systemic approaches, psychopathology, addictions, family relationships, and psychotherapy through creative expression. Additionally, she has authored a paper titled “Psychodrama and Puppet Theater in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Psychotic Patients,” which was presented at a Panhellenic Psychiatric Conference. Her approach is based on systemic thinking and the experiential techniques of psychodrama, aiming to enhance mental resilience, improve relationships, and promote personal development. Sessions are conducted in person or online, with strict adherence to confidentiality and discretion.

Maria Kokkinou BSc, MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with 20 years of experience and maintains a private practice in Lagonisi. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the British Open University and holds a postgraduate degree in "Humanistic Integrative Counseling & Psychotherapy" from Middlesex University, with specialized training in the Gestalt psychotherapeutic approach. She provides individual and group counseling to adults, parents, adolescents, and couples, specializing in self-awareness, personal and psychological development, psychological trauma, panic attacks, depression, and anxiety disorders. Her goal as a psychotherapist is to help the client realize, through her authentic presence, thoughts, feelings, and observations, that no one else can bring about change in their life except themselves. Additionally, she specializes in adolescent mental health and their psychological responses, which are directly influenced by the biopsychosocial changes of puberty, combined with the psychosocial issues stemming from their cognitive and emotional capacities.

I am a Greek Clinical Psychologist (MSc) - Psychotherapist that has lived in Greece, Italy and Netherlands. During the last years, I have gained a diverse range of clinical experiences working with individuals and families with a variety of mental health and developmental conditions. I completed my BSc in Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, followed by an MSc degree in Clinical Psychology at Utrecht University. To further my professional development, I am getting trained to become a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist from the Greek Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies, which is accredited by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). During my Bachelor's Internship at Papanikolaou Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, I participated in group therapy sessions, consisted of individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder and other psychotic disorders. I also gained experience in family and couple therapy, utilizing the systemic approach. During my Master's Internship at the Psychiatric Facilities of the General Hospital of Corfu, I provided psychoeducational interventions to individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia and to their families, as well as one-on-one psychotherapy sessions to individuals struggling with emotional issues. At the same time, I participated in group sessions with individuals hospitalized at the Detox Unit of the clinic, who were struggling with addiction issues. During my working experience at a Dyslexia Center, I provided counseling to parents, as well as I conducted individual sessions with children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and other developmental disabilities. In addition, I promoted social skills learning through the use of board games, CBT techniques, role-playing, and various psychoeducational materials. My decision to pursue a career as a psychotherapist stems from a profound love for understanding the intricacies of the human soul. This profession brings me immense fulfillment as it allows me to help individuals feel heard, gain deep self-awareness, and piece together the complex puzzles of their lives. Through this process, I assist them in finding meaning and moving closer to a sense of wholeness.

Η Νάσια Σκαμπαρδώνη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Γέρακα. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου το 2007. Την πρακτική της άσκηση την διετέλεσε στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Σισμανογλείου Νοσοκομείου. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί έκτοτε σε σεμινάρια υπό την αιγίδα του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου. Αρχικά, συμμετείχε στο ετήσιο σεμινάριο «Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας» στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, εν συνεχεία εκπαιδεύτηκε στο Ετήσιο Σεμινάριο Προαγωγής Ψυχικής Υγείας:«Εκπαίδευση λειτουργών υγείας και εκπροσώπων κοινωνικών φορέων σε θέματα προαγωγής ψυχικής υγείας και ανάπτυξης ψυχοκοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων»,το οποίο πραγματοποιήθηκε από την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, το Section of Primary Care Mental Health Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College, London, το Education Trust for Health Improvement through Cognitive Strategies (E.T.H.I.C.S), London, την Πανεπιστημιακή Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική, Π.Γ. Νοσοκομείο Παίδων “Η Αγία Σοφία” και την Β΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Συνέχισε τις σπουδές της, στο Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), εκπαιδευόμενη στη Γνωσιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία της Α΄ Ψυχιατρικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΠΙΨΥ)τον πρώτο κύκλο, καθώς και στο Διετές Μετεκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα «Θεραπείες Συμπεριφοράς των Διαταραχών Άγχους» που διοργανώνεται από το Ερευνητικό Ινστιτούτο (ΕΠΙΨΥ), την Α΄Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και τη Μονάδα Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς του Ελληνικού Κέντρου Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών. Έχει επίσης, εξειδικευτεί στις Σεξουαλικές διαταραχές στο διετές σεμινάριο του ΕΠΙΨΥ στο ειδικό τμήμα σεξουαλικής υγείας του Αιγινητείου νοσοκομείου. Είναι εξειδικευμένη στις Σεξουαλικές Διαταραχές από το διετές πρόγραμμα του ΕΠΙΨΥ στο ιατρείο σεξουαλικής υγείας του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου και συνεχίζει εκπαίδευση στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας στο κομμάτι των Γνωσιακών σπουδών. Συμμετείχε στην επιστημονική ομάδα σε πολλά τμήματα του Αιγινητείου, και υπήρξε συνεργάτης στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας και στην συμβουλευτική γραμμή. Παρείχε εθελοντικά υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής στήριξης στον ξενώνα κακοποιημένων γυναικών «ΦΡΟΝΤΙΔΑ» καθώς και στα «Lovekids», οργανισμό εθελοντικής βοήθειας σε οικογένειες.Εργάστηκε ως Ψυχολόγος στον Δήμο Πεντέλης και συμμετείχε παράλληλα σε πρόγραμμα του ΕΣΠΑ στην αξιολόγηση ανέργων και τη συμβουλευτική τους. Επιπλέον συμμετείχε στην επιστημονική ομάδα στο Πρόγραμμα του ΟΠΑΠ «Αθλητικές Ακαδημίες» και ανέλαβα την συμβουλευτική γονέων. Έχει εργαστεί στην Διεύθυνση Δευτεροβάθμιας Εκπαίδευσης του Υπουργείου Παιδείας, στο συμβουλευτικό κομμάτι των σχολείων στα Βόρεια Προάστια και αργότερα κατείχε τη θέση του Ψυχολόγου στην επιστημονική ομάδα στο Τμήμα Υιοθεσιών του ΠΙΚΠΑ Πεντέλης. Επιπρόσθετα, πραγματοποιεί εισηγήσεις σε συνέδρια, αρθρογραφεί σε εφημερίδες , περιοδικά, ιστοσελίδες και συνεχίζει να εμπλουτίζει τις γνώσεις της και να εξελίσσεται, παρακολουθώντας συνέδρια και εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια.Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο εργάζεται με ενήλικες, εφήβους και γονείς.Διαχειρίζεται προβλήματα άγχους, κατάθλιψης, διαχείρισης θυμού, σχέσεων, σεξουαλικέςδιαταραχές, χτίσιμο αυτοπεποίθησης, διαχείρισης δυσκολιών στην καθημερινότητα και παρέχει συμβουλές σε γονείς. Η θεραπευτική προσέγγιση που ακολουθεείναι το μοντέλο της Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς και της Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφοριστικής Ψυχοθεραπείας και λαμβάνει συστηματική εποπτεία στη δουλειά της.

Papadimitriou Euaggelia is a Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Hypnotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy. She was born in Thessaloniki and graduated from the Anatolia American College of Thessaloniki. She maintains a private practice in Pallini and offers individual sessions. She holds a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counseling from ICPS (Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counseling) and an Advanced Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy. She completed the internationally certified program from ICP, ACCPH, IAOTH, IHA, PHPA, CUA in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy. She volunteered at the Social Protection and Solidarity Organization of the Municipality of Vrilissia, providing counseling sessions. She has attended training programs and seminars such as Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy in Assertiveness and Interpersonal Skills, Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy for couples, Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She provides support for crisis management, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, adaptation challenges to new situations, communication difficulties with others, guilt, and remorse.

Athineli Stauroula is a mental health counselor and psychotherapist specialized in the Person-Centered approach. She is a graduate of the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has obtained the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP) from the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP), having completed a four-year training program in person-centered psychotherapy at the ICPS College of Human Sciences. Her work focuses on acceptance, empathy, and authentic dialogue. Her goal is to provide a safe environment for deeper self-awareness and personal development. Additionally, she has volunteered at a residential care facility of the non-profit urban organization IASIS, where she actively participated in the creative engagement of the residents. In the context of continuous professional development, she has attended numerous training seminars, as she is committed to staying informed about advancements in the field.

Zampouni Vasiliki - Ioanna is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She has completed studies in Biothymic Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnosis, and counseling at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling, as well as in Synthetic Counseling at the Tree of Therapy. Additionally, she has undertaken studies in Human Loss - Grief and in Anxiety - Depression, Psychoeducation, and Management at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Association and the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy. As a Mental Health Counselor and Hypnosis Psychotherapist, she provides specialized services that assist individuals in overcoming personal and emotional challenges, thereby improving their quality of life. With numerous studies and certifications in the field of mental health, she offers a comprehensive approach that integrates techniques such as biothymic psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis, and synthetic counseling.

Douflias Konstantinos MSc is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Pangrati. He holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's Diploma in Forensic Medicine - Forensic Psychiatry from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). The specialist handles cases across the full spectrum of Psychology, offering both in-person and online sessions.