Mental Health and Counseling results in the Western suburbs of Athens

Lentzou Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Haidari. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2012 and holds a master's degree in Counseling and Career Guidance. She has been trained in Integrative Systemic Psychotherapy at "Logo Psychis." She has participated in numerous seminars in various fields, including special education, developmental and clinical psychopathology. She has extensive professional experience in the education sector, providing counseling services to the school community, including students and parents. Additionally, she holds certified training in the psychological assessment of children and adolescents. Through the journey of psychotherapy, with the therapist as a companion, internal change and the development of each individual occur.

Ioannis Papadimas is a licensed psychologist, holding a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a full member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS) since 2020. He has specialized in Psychoanalytic–Psychodynamic Psychotherapy through his training at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy, and he has also completed postgraduate training in Psychoeducation and Behavioral Family Therapy.His professional background includes collaborations with well-established mental health and social care organizations. He has worked as a psychologist at The Smile of the Child, as well as at the Lilian Voudouri Foundation, where he served as coordinator in a Supported Living Residence (SYD). In addition, he has held the position of psychologist and scientific supervisor at the Association for the Care of Minors and Youth. He completed his internship at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (Dafni) and offered voluntary psychological support through the Social Services of the Municipality of Fyli.Currently, he provides online psychotherapy services from his private practice based in Ano Liosia, working with adults and adolescents on a wide range of psychological issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, emotional disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-esteem and identity issues, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. He also offers parental counseling and family support.His therapeutic approach focuses on building a stable, authentic, and safe therapeutic relationship, where individuals are encouraged to explore their inner world, process past experiences, and strengthen their psychological resilience in order to bring about meaningful and lasting change in their lives.

Η Κωνσταντοπούλου Διαμάντω Ψυχολογία - Ψυχοθεραπεία ΕΟΠΠΥ βρίσκεται στη Νίκαια και στον Κορυδαλλό. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες ατομικών Ψυχοθεραπειών για παιδιά και ενήλικες καθώς και Θεραπείας Οικογένειας. Παρέχονται επίσης ΕΙΔΙΚΕΣ ΘΕΡΑΠΕΙΕΣ (ΕΡΓΟΘΕΡΑΠΕΙΕΣ, ΛΟΓΟΘΕΡΑΠΕΙΕΣ, ΨΥΧΟΘΕΡΑΠΕΙΕΣ, ΘΕΡΑΠΕΊΕΣ ΓΙΑ ΑΥΤΙΣΜΟ - ΣΥΝΔΡΟΜΟ DOWN ) ΜΕΣΩ ΕΟΠΠΥ ΧΩΡΙΣ ΕΠΙΠΛΕΟΝ ΕΠΙΒΑΡΥΝΣΗ. Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται από μια ομάδα Διαπιστευμένων Ψυχολόγων. Στόχος και κύριο μέλημα αποτελεί η καλύτερη δυνατή εξυπηρέτηση των εξατομικευμένων αναγκών του κάθε θεραπευόμενου/ης, αξιοποιώντας την επιστημονική αρτιότητα, την πολυετή πείρα και την αγάπη για τον άνθρωπο. Τέλος, αξίζει να σημειωθεί ότι τα Κέντρα παρέχουν ένα πλήρες θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο σε οικογένειες με παιδιά έως 18 χρονών, σε νέους αλλά και σε ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν προβλήματα όπως: Άγχος, Κατάθλιψη, Πένθος, Διαζύγιο, Φοβίες αλλά και Προβλήματα λόγου, ομιλίας, άρθρωσης, Προβλήματα κοινωνικότητας & επικοινωνίας, Δυσλεξία - Μαθησιακές δυσκολίες, Διάσπαση προσοχής καθώς και Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού.

Κατέχει πτυχίο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχολογίας, πιστοποίηση στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία και μεταπτυχιακό στη Κλινική Ψυχολογία, με εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφοριστική θεραπεία. Επιπλέον έχει συμμετάσχει σε μια πληθώρα σεμιναρίων όπως ‘ΚΕΘΕΑ: Εθισμός και αντιμετώπιση’ (2019), ‘Η Μαύρη Ντάλια: Το χρονικό μιας κακοποίησης’(Med. College 2021), ‘Παιδική κακοποίηση και παραμέληση: Αναγνώριση, πρόληψη και αντιμετώπιση’ (Med. College 2021), ‘Σεξουαλική βία’ (Med. College 2018), ‘Κοινωνική φοβία’ (Roots wellness center, 2023), ‘Αυτοεκτίμηση’ (Roots wellness center 2023), ‘Διαταραχές αυτιστικού φάσματος: Από την αξιολόγηση στην παρέμβαση’ (Κέντρο συμπερίληψη 2024). Παρέχει υπηρεσίες ατομικής ψυχοθεραπείας σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, καθώς και συμβουλευτική οικογενειών και ζευγαριών. Στόχος της είναι να δημιουργήσει ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό πλαίσιο, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να επεξεργαστεί τα συναισθήματά του και να ανακαλύψει νέους τρόπους αντιμετώπισης των δυσκολιών του. Οι συνεδρίες απευθύνονται σε άτομα που βιώνουν καταθλιπτικά ή αγχώδη συμπτώματα, φοβίες και κρίσεις πανικού, σε όσους περνούν δύσκολες καταστάσεις όπως πένθος, απώλεια, διαζύγιο ή χωρισμό, αλλά και σε ανθρώπους που αντιμετωπίζουν δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, στην επικοινωνία και στην κοινωνικότητά τους. Παράλληλα, υποστηρίζονται μαθητές με μαθησιακές δυσκολίες, καθώς και όσοι παλεύουν με χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση ή έλλειψη αυτοπεποίθησης. Πιστεύει βαθιά ότι κάθε άνθρωπος διαθέτει μέσα του τις δυνάμεις για αλλαγή και εξέλιξη. Με οδηγό την επιστημονική γνώση, την εμπειρία αλλά και την αγάπη για τον άνθρωπο, επιδιώκει να στηρίξει κάθε θεραπευόμενο στην πορεία του προς την αυτογνωσία, την ψυχική ισορροπία και την προσωπική ανάπτυξη. 

Despoina Zagka is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. She has experience in private practice as well as in public and private institutions, where she has worked with adults, adolescents, and the elderly through psychotherapy and counseling sessions. She has also coordinated and facilitated experiential group sessions, both psychoeducational and therapeutic in nature, emphasizing the power of the group and interaction. She is completing the Master's Degree Program at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled "Psychotherapy: Theoretical Frameworks, Clinical Applications, and Comparative Approaches," and has specialized in MI Therapy (Music Therapy Technique). Additionally, she has completed the postgraduate seminar at the University of West Attica titled "Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents," as well as an online course from Yale University titled "The Science Of Well-Being." Her therapeutic approach is based on elements of integrative and person-centered approaches, emphasizing the relationship, authenticity, and individualization: each person is unique, and her goal is to create a safe space where they can express themselves, better understand themselves, and find new ways to cope with their difficulties.

The Kentro Mesini is a Specialized Therapy Center located in Keratsini, with Scientific Director Eva Mesini. The Center is staffed with experienced and specialized Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, a Special Educator, and a Psychologist. More specifically, Ioannis Manafas is a Psychologist with a B.A. (Hons) Double Major in Psychology from York University Toronto, Canada. Additionally, he has completed postgraduate studies (MSc) in International Medicine - Health Crisis Management (Disaster Medicine) Emergency Intervention at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has experience and concurrently serves as a Lecturer and Instructor of Applied Psychology at the American College City Unity. Lastly, he specializes in individual therapy, child psychology, and parental counseling.

Kemali Afroditi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist conducting both online and in-person sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with training in Body Psychotherapy at the Wilhelm Reich Center. In recent years, she has worked as a Psychologist in an unaccompanied minors facility, providing psychological support to vulnerable groups. Currently, she coordinates a prevention group for new mothers. She has also volunteered for several years as a Psychologist at KETHEA. Additionally, she has attended various postgraduate seminars in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital and Anxiety Disorders in children and adolescents at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

George Kalampakas is a Psychologist with a BSc in Psychology from a recognized university in Italy and an MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy from the United Kingdom. His practical training at the elder care facility AKTIOS enhanced his experience in psychological support for adults and families. He works with individuals, couples, and families who seek to understand their relationships, manage difficulties, and improve communication and connection. His approach is tailored to the needs of each person or system, promotes resilience, self-awareness, and care, within a safe, collaborative space.

Stefania Kyriakidi is a Mental Health Counselor and a graduate of the postgraduate studies in Psychology (Conversion Psychology) from the University of East London, having obtained licensure to practice Mental Health Counseling Therapy with official recognition from ATEEN.

She is concurrently enrolled in the Medical School of Athens in the postgraduate program of Forensic Psychiatry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, aiming to engage in Expertise and Technical Reports for Judicial and Forensic cases.

She successfully completed the third cycle of the educational project “Esoteric Healing” at the Etheric Academy.

She has earned specialization certifications through distance learning programs (KEDIVIM) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in “Forensic-Psychiatric Psychology” as well as in “Criminological Research: The Contribution of Psychology.”

She is a graduate of the Department of Political Science and History at Panteion University.

She was a member and graduate of the British Psychological Society of the United Kingdom.

Pasxou Katerina is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree specializing in "Psychoanalysis and Interdisciplinary Research" from the University Paris-Diderot. In recent years, she has trained extensively and has been actively involved in the psychosocial support of vulnerable groups. Over the past six years, she has worked in various organizations in Athens as a Psychologist and/or Coordinator of Psychosocial Services addressed to the adult population, providing individual psychological support as well as empowerment and psychoeducation groups. Currently, she participates in the Clinical Training of the Lacanian Field Psychoanalysis Forum of Athens and works as a Coordinator in an adult psychosocial service in the city center.

Ms. Gkioka S Maria is a Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Aigaleo. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Indianapolis (license no.: 1070) and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy as well as in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents & Parent Counseling. Additionally, she has attended continuing education seminars to update and enhance her knowledge, always aiming for accurate assessment and therapeutic treatment of the individualized needs of each person. She has served as a Scientific Collaborator/Counseling Psychologist at the Adolescent Health Unit, 2nd Pediatric Clinic, University of Athens, ‘P. & A. Kyriakou’ Children's Hospital, the Hellenic Institute for the United Nations, and other private centers and NGOs, focusing on the psychological support and well-being of minors and young people. In her private practice, she works with children, adolescents, and young adults, while possessing particular expertise in Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Anger Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Bullying, Excessive Use of Gaming and Internet, Learning Disabilities, and ADHD. Furthermore, she provides parent counseling sessions on these topics.

Ellina Anna Maria is a Mental Health Counselor and conducts online sessions. The specialist is a trained professional in Psychological Support, holding a Higher Professional Diploma in Psychology and Counseling from Mediterranean Professional Studies. In her private practice, she offers online sessions for individuals who wish to develop a better understanding of themselves, manage emotional difficulties, and improve their interpersonal relationships, with respect, empathy, and authenticity. The online sessions are aimed at individuals who want to better understand themselves, manage challenging thoughts and emotions, and enhance their relationship with themselves and others. Often, the work focuses on issues such as anxiety, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, low self-esteem, and the need for personal development. Each individual is approached with respect, authenticity, and empathy, aiming to create a safe and supportive space where they can express themselves freely and without fear of judgment.

Panos Palaiologos is a Psychologist, certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, and works with adults, couples, and adolescents in his private practice in Aigaleo.

His relationship with psychotherapy began in 2000, through his personal experiences in individual sessions and experiential Gestalt workshops. At that time, he was a Physics student at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and while he was deeply engaged in understanding the physical world, he gradually turned towards the inner world of humans – seeking meaning, connection, and happiness.

He studied Psychology (BSc in Psychology) at the University of Wales, in the English language, and completed his four-year training in Gestalt Psychotherapy at the Gestalt Foundation in Athens.

He has volunteered with organizations such as "Together for Children" and the Nursing Home "Estia Konstantinoupoleos," and has also coordinated parent groups. As part of his ongoing personal and professional development, he has attended over 400 hours of individual psychotherapy, more than 100 hours of group therapy, and over 500 hours of training seminars in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychopathology, and Eating Disorders.

He addresses individuals seeking psychological support, deeper contact with themselves, meaningful relationships, and a more authentic, joyful way of life. He believes that every difficulty can become an opportunity for growth and change, within a safe therapeutic space of respect and acceptance.

He is a member of the Hellenic Association for Gestalt Therapy (H.A.G.T.).

Karakosta Arianna is a Psychotherapist trained in the Systemic-Family approach at the Athens Center for Human Education. In her clinical practice, she provides individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults with anxiety and emotional difficulties, identity issues, as well as couples therapy and parental counseling. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College in the United States and her Master of Science degree in Social Psychology from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in the United Kingdom. Since 1996, she has been teaching Psychology in the International Baccalaureate program at the Athens College and other schools, possessing extensive experience in supporting adolescents and coordinating empowerment groups. Concurrently, she has practical experience from the Nea Irakleio Medical-Pedagogical Center in the psychological and learning assessment of children and adolescents. She consistently follows developments in her field by participating in educational seminars and conferences organized by the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalysis (HSP), Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Association (PPAA), the Galinos Institute of Mental Health, and Deree College. She conducts psychotherapy sessions in both Greek and English, offering a safe and supportive space for exploring the self, relationships, and personal identity, with respect for the uniqueness of each individual.

Zagari Elpida is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Magoula, Attica, Municipality of Elefsina, and in Nea Ionia, Attica. She holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. Additionally, she has completed a training program in School Psychology at the University of the Aegean. Furthermore, she was trained in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Modern Amfiaraia. She possesses significant experience having worked as a Psychologist in nurseries and also provides voluntary services at the Association for the Protection and Care of Victims of Domestic Violence "STIRIXI". She has participated in numerous postgraduate seminars and scientific conferences. Finally, she believes that every individual has the right to mental health, which was one of the main reasons she pursued this profession.

Gkerki Georgia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), one of the most scientifically validated psychotherapeutic approaches.

Her aim is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where each individual can freely express themselves, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop practical tools for a more balanced and functional daily life.

She has attended specialized seminars in couples therapy and group analysis, enriching her clinical experience in both individual and group therapeutic settings. In her work, she supports individuals facing issues such as anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks, difficulties in anger management, interpersonal relationship problems, and low self-esteem, as well as parents seeking guidance in child-rearing.

She believes that psychotherapy is a journey of collaboration and empowerment, respecting the uniqueness and needs of each person.

Sompolou Grigoria BSc, MA, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - EMDR Therapist, operating a private practice in Thrakomakedones. She holds a degree from Swansea University in Wales, with postgraduate training in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy as well as in childhood and welfare. She has taught Psychology for several years at AKMI Metropolitan College, and at her private practice, she provides specialized individual and group psychotherapy services, as well as counseling for couples and families. Additionally, she has extensive experience in psychological support related to issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, and addressing relationship challenges among partners, family members, parents, and children (parenting schools). Finally, the Psychologist - Psychotherapist has attended numerous seminars, conferences, and symposia and is a member of the British Psychological Society, the Hellenic Psychological Society, the United Kingdom Association of Psychotherapy Integration, and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy.

Karimpa Akrivi is a Mental Health Counselor and Social Scientist based in Peristeri. She studied Psychology at the Center for Humanistic Studies and Research in Athens and Social Sciences at the University of Peloponnese. Additionally, she completed her internship at the Public Psychiatric Hospital of Athens (Dafni) and her training in Group Dynamics and Group Psychotherapy at the Open Psychotherapeutic Center - Athens Institute of Group Analysis. Concurrently, she holds a teaching qualification with a specialization in School Psychology and undergoes ongoing supervision by a certified clinical supervisor, Psychologist, and Counselor of the Person-Centered Approach. She is also a scientific collaborator and contributor to the online psychology platform Psychology.gr and specializes in counseling for adolescents and adults, as well as couple therapy.

Tsigkri Faii is a Psychologist licensed to practice and conducts online sessions, offering a safe and supportive remote environment. She is in her second year of Psychotherapy training in the Person-Centered Approach at the Hellenic Focusing Center, has completed postgraduate studies at ICPS, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Goldsmiths, University of London. She provides individual psychotherapy through online sessions, collaborating with platforms, aiming to create a space where the individual can explore themselves, enhance self-awareness, and move towards a more authentic and fulfilling life.