Mental Health and Counseling results in the Northern suburbs of Athens

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.

Piki Eirini works as a psychologist, psychotherapist, family therapist, lecturer and supervisor. She is a member of the ‘Greek Psychological Association’ as well as the ‘Hellenic Association of Systemic Therapy (HELASYTH). She has also obtained the European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy), and a work license as a psychologist (No. 5522/07). She completed her undergraduate degree (BSc) at the University of North London and her postgraduate (MA) and doctoral (PhD) studies at Goldsmiths University of London. Furthermore, she completed a training in individual, group and family psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations. She has worked for several years in different contexts in the field of psychology, such as in prisons, nursing homes and orphanages. She has given lectures at Goldsmiths University of London (UK) and at Mediterranean College (Greece). Since 2002, she has taken part in several seminars, with the aim of informing either the laymen or specific groups, such as parents, teachers and/or mental health care professionals. Since 2005, she has been working in private practice at her office in Agia Paraskevi, Athens, as a psychologist-psychotherapist for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, as a group therapist, and also as a supervisor. Moreover, since 2005, she has been cooperating with a number of nurseries and, since 2012, she is in collaboration with the European Network of Women, which is an NGO dealing with issues of interfamilial violence and racial discrimination.

Skylitsi Ioanna Mag.Phil., MEd is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience supporting adults and couples, maintaining a private practice in Marousi. In her work, she creates a safe and meaningful space aimed at an in-depth understanding of the challenges affecting daily life, relationships, and internal balance. She has worked in Greece and Austria, both privately and within organized institutions, and for over ten years provided psychological support to women survivors of gender-based and domestic violence. She practices based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and the Systemic approach for couples. She offers in-person and online sessions in Greek and German.

Η Σηφάκη Μελιτίνη - Μελίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, από όπου αποφοίτησε με άριστα, ενώ παράλληλα εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής. Διαθέτει επαγγελματική εμπειρία σε Κέντρα Ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, όπου σήμερα εστιάζει κυρίως το θεραπευτικό της έργο, παρέχοντας ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη ενηλίκων, πραγματοποιώντας συνεδρίες ατομικής ψυχοθεραπείας, καθώς και ομαδικές συνεδρίες και θεραπεία ζεύγους. 

Παράλληλα, έχει προηγούμενη εμπειρία σε κλινικά και μη κλινικά πλαίσια ψυχικής υγείας, μέσα από τη συμμετοχή της σε αξιολογητικές και θεραπευτικές παρεμβάσεις.

 Επιπλέον, προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία στο Υπνωτήριο Αστέγων των Γιατρών του Κόσμου, υποστηρίζοντας ευάλωτες ομάδες του πληθυσμού μέσω ανθρωπιστικού έργου.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα εξειδικευμένων σεμιναρίων και επιστημονικών συνεδρίων, μεταξύ των οποίων:

• Θεραπεία Γνωστικού Ερεθισμού (CST) – Impact Hub Athens (2024)

• 1ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Έγκαιρης Παρέμβασης στην Ψύχωση (2024)

• 5ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Προσεγγίσεων σε Παιδιά και Εφήβους με θέμα «Σύγχρονες προκλήσεις σε έναν συνεχώς μεταβαλλόμενο κόσμο» – Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο (2023)

Σήμερα διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Χαλάνδρι, όπου παρέχει συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες, δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά, κατόπιν ραντεβού. Προσφέρει επίσης συνεδρίες στην αγγλική και γερμανική γλώσσα.

Αναλαμβάνει ζητήματα όπως άγχος, φοβίες, κατάθλιψη, διαχείριση θυμού, διαζύγιο, θέματα ζευγαριού και οικογένειας, μετατραυματικό στρες, ψυχικό τραύμα, ψυχαναγκασμούς και ιδεοληψίες, πένθος και απώλεια, καθώς και θέματα προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και συμβουλευτικής γονέων.

Είναι απόφοιτος της Γερμανικής Σχολής Αθηνών και πτυχιούχος του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών από το Τμήμα Γερμανικής Φιλολογίας,καθώς και από το Τμήμα Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει Μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη Διδακτική της Γερμανικής Γλώσσας και στην Εφαρμοσμένη Ψυχολογία. Ολοκλήρωσε τον τριετή κύκλο σπουδών στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένων Θεραπευτικών Συστημάτων (ΚΕΘΕΣΥ), από όπου έλαβε την πιστοποίησή της ως Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας στην Ανασυνδυασμένη – Εκλεκτική Ψυχοθεραπεία.

Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Ανασυνδυασμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχολογίας, της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής, του Κέντρου Μελέτης και Εκπαίδευσης, καθώς και επίσημο επαγγελματικό μέλος της World Innovative Psychotherapy Association (WFP).

Η ειδικός διαθέτει πολυετή εμπειρία σε σχολεία, κλινικές και φορείς ψυχικής υγείας, ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει σε συνέδρια σε χώρες της Ευρώπης. Εστιάζει στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού πλαισίου, αξιοποιώντας με ενσυναίσθηση, σεβασμό και αποδοχή διαφορετικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, όπως : η Αφηγηματική Θεραπεία, η Δραματοθεραπεία, η Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία, η Μουσικοθεραπεία, η Συνθετική Θεραπεία, η Ψυχανάλυση, η Σχεσιακή Ψυχοθεραπεία, η Παιγνιοθεραπεία, και η Θεραπεία Σχημάτων.

Αναλαμβάνει ζητήματα όπως άγχος, φοβίες, κατάθλιψη, διαχείριση θυμού, διαζύγιο, θέματα ζευγαριού και οικογένειας, μετατραυματικό στρες, ψυχικό τραύμα, ψυχαναγκασμούς και ιδεοληψίες, πένθος και απώλεια, καθώς και θέματα προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και συμβουλευτικής γονέων.

Παρέχει ατομική θεραπεία, θεραπεία ζευγαριού, οικογενειακή και ομαδική θεραπεία, καθώς και συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής γονέων.

Piliati Ioanna is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains private practices in Vrilissia and Chalandri. She specializes in Systemic - Family Counseling and therapy for individuals and couples. She is a regular member of the Greek and European Association of Counseling. She works with individuals, couples, families, parents, and groups on issues related to gender identity, sexual difficulties, interpersonal relationships, anxiety problems, panic attacks, and other emotional difficulties and mood disorders, grief, and more. Within a framework of protection, safety, and acceptance, she works aiming at the psychological support of adolescents and adults. She focuses on highlighting their skills and psychological resources to empower them and achieve a harmonious life with balance. She has 25 years of experience and expertise in the fields of communication and personal development. She has collaborated with a wide network of individuals and groups with very diverse backgrounds, experiences, needs, behaviors, and lifestyles. She places great importance on the human need for understanding, acceptance, and support. She is an ally to the individual regarding their interpersonal relationships and the various challenges they face in different phases of their changing life. After her personal engagement with Systemic Psychotherapy, she decided to change her career path by obtaining a degree in Psychology and specializing in Systemic Counseling - Family Therapy.

Panagiota Seferai is a licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in Clinical Counseling, with experience in providing psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults, and conducts Online Psychotherapy sessions. She studied Psychology at the University of Derby (United Kingdom), where she completed both her undergraduate studies in Psychology and her postgraduate degree in Applied Clinical Counseling Psychology. She works in psychopedagogical settings, providing sessions for children and adolescents with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and other emotional or developmental disorders, as well as offering parent counseling. Concurrently, she works on an adult psychotherapy platform, offering support for anxiety disorders, enhancing self-regulation skills and mental resilience, applying cognitive-behavioral approaches and mindfulness techniques. Additionally, she has substantial experience in social institutions, where she provided psychological support, organized empowerment groups, and promoted social inclusion of vulnerable populations. She has been trained in specialized seminars on psychotherapy for autism, selective mutism, and the Marte Meo approach. The specialist approaches each therapeutic relationship with empathy and professionalism, tailoring interventions to the needs of each individual.

Mpalomenou Eirini is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice (#106342) and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She holds degrees from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Guglielmo Marconi University. Currently, she is undergoing training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of Man (AKMA), while receiving weekly supervision to ensure comprehensive case management. She has been trained in Clinical Psychopathology (EPIPSY) and in Psychoeducation of families with individuals experiencing Psychosis (EPIPSY). Simultaneously, she regularly attends educational seminars and programs for her continuous professional development and specialization. She has experience in psychotherapy for children and adolescents with psychosocial and emotional disorders, having worked with children, adolescents, and adults in Centers for Special Therapies. 

Dinka Marilina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. During her studies, she completed her internship at the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies in Work and Organizational Psychology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. She then attended a one-year postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at E.P.I.PSY in collaboration with Aiginiteio Hospital. She has completed a four-year specialization program in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at Logo Psihis - Institute for Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy. Additionally, she has previously worked in Human Resources departments in corporate environments, gaining experience in managing human relations and organizational issues. In recent years, she has been therapeutically working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, supporting them in managing their difficulties, cultivating more meaningful relationships, and improving self-understanding. Finally, she regularly participates in scientific conferences and continuing education seminars, considering ongoing training a fundamental part of her professional development.

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.

Pantazopoulou Xara is a Psychologist, licensed to practice professionally. She specializes in Counseling and Psychotherapy, both online and in person, having specialized in the Integrative Approach. She completed her postgraduate studies with an MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy, focusing on the Integrative Approach, and her undergraduate studies in Psychology (BSc, Hons, Psychology) at the University of East London, UK. She completed additional training at Aeginiteio Hospital in the 1st Psychiatric Clinic, specializing in Clinical Psychopathology. She has also volunteered as a trainee Psychologist at the General Hospital of Athens, Sismanogleio - Amalia Fleming, specifically at the Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center. Having initially studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in the Department of Philosophy - Pedagogy and Psychology (majoring in Psychology), she has many years of experience in education as well as in counseling parents, children, and adolescents.

Koanta Stauroula is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Athens. She is a member of the Hellenic Counseling Society and specializes in Drama Therapy and art-based psychotherapeutic approaches. She studied Set and Costume Design at the Lycurgus Stavrakos School of Cinema and Television and pursued postgraduate specialization in Cinematherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has received training in Group Analysis, Psychotherapy, and Psychodrama through HAGAP and has completed a study program at the Hellenic Training Center “Psychotherapy through Arts” with a focus on Drama Therapy. She also holds an international certificate in the field of Psychogenealogy and Intergenerational Psychodrama. She works with a psychodynamic – analytical (Jungian) approach, offering individual sessions, therapeutic groups, and alternative forms of expression and processing through painting, music, cinema, storytelling, and other artistic media. She specializes in supporting individuals facing grief, anxiety, psychological trauma, identity crises, or changes in everyday roles, while also accompanying those seeking deeper self-awareness and personal development.

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.

Aleksopoulos Dimitris BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Kifisia. He holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete. He possesses a Master's degree in "Psychology of Physical Education and Sports" from the University of Thessaly, while simultaneously receiving training in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the four-year program of the Society of Cognitive-Behavioral Studies (IEΘS). He has pursued further education in the School Psychology Program at the University of the Aegean and has specialized within the framework of Organizational Psychology in the postgraduate program "Human Resources Management and Organizational Analysis" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has extensive collaboration with counseling structures and frameworks, where he provides individual psychotherapy and counseling services. Additionally, he cooperates with muscle-strengthening facilities, organizing seminars, events, and conferences focusing on the connection between mental health and sports. Concurrently, he collaborates with schools, delivering lectures addressed to educators, parents, and students on contemporary issues of the school community. In the past, he has worked with a social reintegration structure, providing psychotherapeutic support to formerly incarcerated individuals in their efforts toward social reintegration. His primary concern is empathy towards the client, active listening, understanding their needs, and the gradual establishment of a healthy therapeutic relationship founded on trust. Therefore, through guidance in techniques for managing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, the aim is to promote the mental health and well-being of the client.

Deli Nadia is a Psychologist - Performance Psychologist and a trainee Integrative Psychotherapist, offering individual sessions to adolescents and adults. She provides in-person and online sessions, creating a safe and supportive environment where each individual can express themselves and discover new ways of understanding and managing their difficulties.

She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology and continued her specialization in the field of Sports & Performance Psychology, deepening her understanding of the relationship between mental resilience, performance, and personal development. As a Sports Psychologist, she focuses on the connection between emotions, behaviors, and performance, supporting the athlete both psychologically and as an evolving individual. Simultaneously, her training in Integrative Psychotherapy, which combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and systemic thinking, allows her to approach the therapy client holistically, respecting their personal history and the needs of each moment.

In her professional career, she has collaborated with sports teams and private organizations, providing both psychotherapy services and psychoeducational seminars centered on supporting individuals in demanding environments. Her goal is to enhance self-awareness, self-confidence, and mental well-being, taking into account individual needs and the environment in which the person lives. Her philosophy is based on empathy, respect, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship. She believes that every difficulty presents an opportunity for growth, and that through a carefully designed and scientifically grounded therapeutic process, individuals can develop new ways of thinking, be empowered, and find greater balance in their daily lives.

Kollitiri Viky is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) and specializes in the Non-Directive Intervention Method (NDI), Body Psychotherapy, and Craniosacral Therapy (CST), and she has also been trained in the Therapeutic Approach to Addictions. Her goal is to accompany clients on their unique journey of self-awareness and personal development. Her therapeutic approach is holistic, emphasizing the interaction between mind and body. Through the sessions, you will have the opportunity to connect more deeply with yourself, discovering how emotions, thoughts, and the body interrelate and affect your daily life. Physical sensations, tensions, and deeper emotional processes emerge through techniques such as body psychotherapy, mindfulness, and Craniosacral Therapy, which, with gentle touch, assists in restoring bodily balance and releasing old traumas. The Non-Directive Intervention Method (NDI), inspired by Michel Lobrot, focuses on the freedom of individual expression and creating a safe, supportive environment. Within this framework, without guidance or pressure, the client is able to explore their inner world and become aware of their needs, desires, and internal conflicts. Additionally, the specialist has attended seminars on various therapeutic approaches, such as Bioenergy, Psychodrama, Gestalt therapy, Dramatic Play, Spontaneous Theatre, Role Playing, Art Therapy, and Body Expression, enabling her to enrich the therapeutic process with creative tools and methods.

Η Μαλανδρή Ματίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος – Παιδοψυχολόγος- Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Μαρούσι. Διαθέτει πτυχίο ψυχολόγου (ΒSc Psychology) από το Πάντειο πανεπιστήμιο (αρ.άδειας 13/391) και έχει ολοκληρώσει τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στην Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιού-Εφήβου (MSc Child Adolescent Mental Health). Παράλληλα, ολοκλήρωσε διετή εκπαίδευση στη Λογικοθυμική και Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική θεραπεία σε παιδιά και εφήβους στο ελληνικό Ινστιτούτο Λογικοθυμικής και Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής Θεραπείας, θυγατρικό εκπαιδευτικό κέντρο του Ινστιτούτου Albert Ellis στη Νέα Υόρκη. Επίσης, πραγματοποίησε τετραετή εκπαίδευση μεταπτυχιακού επιπέδου στην Εικαστική Ψυχοθεραπεία (Art Psychotherapy) στο Κέντρο Τέχνης και Ψυχοθεραπείας. H Εικαστική Ψυχοθεραπεία απευθύνεται σε όλες τις ηλικίες, καθώς μέσα από την λεκτική και μη λεκτική έκφραση, προσφέρει ένα ασφαλές πλαίσιο, μέσα στο οποίο το άτομο μπορεί να επεξεργαστεί τις δυσκολίες του και να εκφράσει τις σκέψεις και τα συναισθήματά του. Ακόμη, έχει ολοκληρώσει ετήσιο εκπαιδευτικό επιστημονικό σεμινάριο, στην «Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων» στο Τμήμα Ψυχιατρικής Παιδιών και Εφήβων του Γενικού Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών Σισμανόγλειο - Αμαλία Φλέμινγκ. Τέλος, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στον επαγγελματικό προσανατολισμό (Άριστον Τεστ Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού), σε κλίμακες ψυχολογικής αξιολόγησης (CAT, TAT), σε κλίμακες αξιολόγησης της νοημοσύνης (WISC III) καθώς και σε τεχνικές mindfulness. Στόχος της θεραπευτικής της δουλειάς είναι να παρέχει επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής φροντίδας σε παιδιά - εφήβους και ενηλίκους, με υπευθυνότητα, αίσθημα δέσμευσης, και αφοσίωσης στην υψηλή ποιότητα. Η αποτελεσματικότητα της θεραπείας αποσκοπεί στη βελτίωση της ψυχικής υγείας, μέσω της αλλαγής του τρόπου σκέψης, την ενίσχυση της δημιουργικότητας και της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας. Έχει εργαστεί για ιδιωτικούς και δημόσιους χώρους, διατηρώντας την πρακτική και θεωρητική της κατάρτιση σε αρμονία. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα σεμιναρίων και συνεδρίων, με στόχο να εξελίσσει τις γνώσεις της και να στοχεύει στην καλύτερη κατάρτισή της στον τομέα που εξειδικεύεται.