Mental Health and Counseling results in Kriti

Η Χορευτάκη Μερόπη BSc, MSc, PGDip είναι Ψυχολόγος με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Παιδική και Εφηβική Ψυχολογία και εργάζεται στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου (NHS) ως Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, υποστηρίζοντας ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, κοινωνικό άγχος, γενικευμένη αγχώδη διαταραχή, χαμηλή διάθεση, κατάθλιψη, στρες και δυσκολίες αυτοεκτίμησης. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) και προσαρμόζεται στις μοναδικές ανάγκες κάθε ανθρώπου. Πιστεύει σε μια συνεργατική θεραπευτική σχέση, όπου η ενσυναίσθηση, ο σεβασμός και η επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη πρακτική αποτελούν τη βάση κάθε συνεδρίας. Έχει αποκτήσει κλινική εμπειρία τόσο στο NHS όσο και σε εξειδικευμένες ψυχιατρικές και κοινοτικές υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο. Πριν από την εργασία της στο NHS, εργάστηκε ως Βοηθός Ψυχολόγου σε εξειδικευμένη ψυχιατρική κλινική αποκατάστασης στο Λονδίνο, υποστηρίζοντας άτομα με διαφορετικές ανάγκες ψυχικής υγείας και συμμετέχοντας ενεργά στη θεραπευτική τους φροντίδα, ως μέλος πολυεπιστημονικής ομάδας. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί σε εκπαιδευτικά περιβάλλοντα, υποστηρίζοντας παιδιά και εφήβους με ειδικές εκπαιδευτικές ανάγκες και νευροαναπτυξιακές δυσκολίες. Πιστεύει ότι η θεραπεία αποτελεί έναν ασφαλή χώρο όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εξερευνήσει τις δυσκολίες του, να κατανοήσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του και να αναπτύξει πρακτικούς τρόπους αντιμετώπισης των προκλήσεων της καθημερινότητας. Στόχος της είναι να βοηθά τους ανθρώπους να αποκτήσουν μεγαλύτερη ψυχολογική ευελιξία, αυτοπεποίθηση και ποιότητα ζωής.

Natalia Moustikidou is a licensed psychologist,a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has specialized in the treatment of eating disorders through the Center for Education and Treatment of Eating Disorders (K.E.A.D.D.) and holds a Master Practitioner certification in Eating Disorders and Obesity from the National Centre for Eating Disorders in the United Kingdom.She works as a psychologist in a social service setting, providing psychosocial support and counseling to individuals and vulnerable groups. As part of her internship, she has worked with “The Smile of the Child” organization, as well as in a Center for Special Therapies for children and adolescents in Chania.Currently, she is completing her postgraduate studies in Applied Developmental Psychology at the Hellenic Open University, while also training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Institute of Psychology and Health (I.P.Y.).

She is also a graduate of the Department of Political Sciences at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.The sessions she provides are conducted exclusively online, with the option to be held in English as well.

Myrto Papadaki is a Mental Health Counselor with four years of training in the Person-Centered and Non-Directive Interventional (NDI) approach, creating a safe space where each individual can express themselves authentically and connect with their inner self.

She has been trained in Transpersonal Psychology (Holotropic Breathwork), as well as in energy healing, integrating experiential practices into her work that support deeper self-awareness and internal processes.

In the therapeutic process, she also brings experience from art, visual communication, and elements of art therapy, as well as breathwork, inviting a more embodied and creative connection with the experience.

She perceives the individual as a multidimensional being and approaches whatever emerges within the therapeutic relationship on psychological, emotional, physical, and spiritual levels with respect and sensitivity.

She is a co-trainer in the annual Multidimensional Embodiment postgraduate program in Crete.

She works both individually and with groups, in-person and online, and facilitates in-person individual and group Holotropic Breathwork sessions.

Pleksousakis Dimitris is a Psychologist with a master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology (MSc, University of Central Lancashire). He completed his undergraduate studies in Psychology (BSc, Wrexham Glyndwr University) and simultaneously trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the University of Crete.

His professional experience includes an internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the University Hospital of Heraklion, where he worked with diverse clinical cases and developed skills in clinical assessment and therapeutic support.

As part of his ongoing education and specialization, he has attended seminars and programs related to sports psychology, psychodrama, psychotraumatology, and the cognitive-behavioral approach.

BE YOU

Elena Apostolaki has dedicated her life to psychology and personal development—not merely as a professional choice, but as a personal journey of self-awareness and growth. She holds a degree in Psychology from Canterbury Christ Church University, with a specialization in Psychopathology through the Educational Group Evdokimos. She has been trained in Life Coaching at the University of West Attica and holds a Practitioner Coach certification from the international organization IAPCM. Additionally, she has completed studies in Counseling Intervention at the School of Personal Development and Therapy "Diodos." Currently, she is pursuing postgraduate studies at Aegean College, in collaboration with the University of Essex, continuously enhancing her theoretical and practical foundation in psychology. In her work, she integrates elements from Cognitive Psychology, the Person-Centered approach, and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) techniques, offering a safe and supportive environment for those who wish to: deepen their self-knowledge, recognize the barriers that limit them, and evolve with substance and authenticity.

Her philosophy is based on the belief that every person already possesses within themselves all they need to flourish—the only requirement is the appropriate environment, support, and guidance to discover and utilize these resources.

This is the purpose served by BE YOU:

A space for inner exploration, authentic connection, and personal transformation.

It does not tell anyone who to become—it helps each person remember who they truly are.

📍 Provides sessions in Heraklion, Crete and online, in Greek, English, and German, with respect, authenticity, and discretion.

BE YOU – because change begins from within.

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.

Sartzetaki Rafaela is a Psychologist licensed to practice (License No. 270297/2021) and maintains a private practice in Chania. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a Master's Degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) according to the standards of the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Approaches (Trauma-Focused CBT) to address the consequences of traumatic experiences, such as domestic violence, significant losses, and abuse. She holds certification in the Principles of Medical Research Methodology from the Medical School of NKUA. She has clinical experience providing psychological support and psychotherapeutic intervention to children, adolescents, and adults through collaborations with private therapeutic settings, psychological centers, and public institutions. Additionally, she has completed internships at the Naval Hospital of Athens and the Child Psychiatry Clinic of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital.

Sarrimaurogeni Stamatia is a Psychologist specializing in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and conducts online psychotherapy sessions. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and is continuing her training in psychodynamic psychotherapy through HOPEinGA. She completed her practical internship at the Chania Mental Health Center and subsequently participated in the Erasmus+ program at the AMEOS St. Josef psychiatric clinic in Oberhausen. She has attended numerous seminars accredited by certified organizations and has participated in educational workshops and conferences.

Lila Karali is a Psychologist, an honor graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete (BSc), licensed to practice professionally. She has an academic background in the natural sciences (Chemistry-BSc, MSc), and a postgraduate diploma in Bioethics (MA). Her interdisciplinary education enhances her ability to bridge the biological and psychological perspectives, focusing on a comprehensive understanding of the human experience. She possesses clinical experience with the adult population and has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy (a four-year training program), promoting the understanding of the self in relation to significant life systems (family, work, society). Additionally, she has training and experience in Compassion Focused Therapy to alleviate psychological distress related to persistent shame and self-criticism. Her therapeutic practice emphasizes the autonomy and values of each individual.

Victoria Papadimitropoulou MSc is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist specializing in psychodynamic approach and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). She holds a master’s degree (MSc) in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy from Deree/American College of Greece, and a master’s degree (MSc) from the Business School of Strathclyde University. She has completed two years of training in the systemic approach (A.K.M.A), as well as in the psychodynamic approach, in which she specializes. Her work includes group therapy, adolescent developmental issues, internet use, body image, and identity formation. She is specialized in self-esteem issues, interpersonal relationships (work environment, personal relationships), family dysfunction, anxiety management, and depressive tendencies. She has conducted research on the impact of social media, particularly Instagram, on body image and identity formation during the emerging adulthood stage of development. Her clinical experience in psychopathology beyond private psychotherapy practice comes from individual Counseling Psychology sessions in the public framework of the Municipal Health Clinics of the Municipality of Athens, group psychotherapy practice at the 18Anō Addiction Unit of Attica Psychiatric Hospital, as well as individual psychoanalytic-type psychotherapy at the Institute of Mental Health for Children and Adults (IPSIPE). She regularly attends selected certified seminars and training as part of ongoing professional development. She provides sessions in both Greek and English.

Η Μπαμπίλη Σοφία είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Σταμάτα. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Ανασυνδιασμένη Εκλεκτική Συμβουλευτική ,συνεχίζει την εκπαίδευσή της στο London Metropolitan University και είναι πτυχιούχος στη Διοίκησης Επιχειρήσεων από το Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώς, με περισσότερα από σαράντα χρόνια εργασιακής εμπειρίας. Η Ανασυνδιασμένη Εκλεκτική Συμβουλευτική είναι μια σύγχρονη, ευέλικτη προσέγγιση που δεν περιορίζεται σε μία σχολή σκέψης. Συνδυάζει στοιχεία από διαφορετικά συμβουλευτικά και ψυχοθεραπευτικά μοντέλα, επιλέγοντας κάθε φορά ό,τι ταιριάζει καλύτερα στον άνθρωπο και στη φάση ζωής στην οποία βρίσκεται. Η διαδρομή της ειδικού δεν είναι μονοδιάστατη. Προέρχεται από τον χώρο της εργασίας, της ευθύνης και των απαιτητικών ρόλων ζωής. Έχει ζήσει τις πιέσεις, τις αλλαγές, τις απώλειες και τις μεταβάσεις που φέρνει ο χρόνος. Αυτή η εμπειρία είναι αναπόσπαστο κομμάτι του τρόπου που προσεγγίζει τον άνθρωπο. Πιστεύει ότι η κατανόηση δεν γεννιέται μόνο μέσα από τη γνώση, αλλά και μέσα από τη ζωή. Η απόφασή της να ασχοληθεί με τη συμβουλευτική ψυχικής υγείας δεν ήταν τυχαία. Ήταν αποτέλεσμα ωρίμανσης και βαθιάς ανάγκης να σταθεί δίπλα σε ανθρώπους που βρίσκονται σε φάσεις εσωτερικής κόπωσης, αναζήτησης ή επαναπροσδιορισμού. Στη δουλειά της, δίνει έμφαση στη σχέση και στον σεβασμό της προσωπικής διαδρομής του κάθε ανθρώπου. Δεν πιστεύει στις έτοιμες λύσεις ούτε στις γρήγορες απαντήσεις. Πιστεύει στη διαδικασία, στην παρουσία και στη σταδιακή κατανόηση. Είναι εδώ για όσους θέλουν να μιλήσουν ουσιαστικά. Για όσους έχουν ξανακάνει τον κύκλο και είναι έτοιμοι να τον διανύσουν με άλλον τρόπο.

Katsarou Agni Georgia is a Psychologist (MSc) and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist. She works privately, providing online sessions to adults and adolescents, while also collaborating with the Child Protection Unit "The Embrace," where she offers psychological support to children and adolescents through individual sessions, as well as parental counseling.

She studied Psychology at the University of Ioannina and holds a Master's Degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the Interdisciplinary Program "Applications of Psychology in Health" of the School of Medicine. She has completed a three-year training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at K.E.PSY.SY., and is currently training in advanced specialized education in Eating Disorders at KEADD.

As part of her professional training, she completed an internship at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Corfu and subsequently volunteered with the Detoxification Unit of the same hospital. She has participated in activities at the multidisciplinary detoxification center KETHEA Corfu, as well as at AMKE IASIS, an organization providing psychosocial support to vulnerable groups in Athens, taking part in group sessions, interventions, and the operation of interpersonal relations groups.

Simultaneously, she regularly attends seminars and conferences aiming at her continuous scientific development and enhancing the effectiveness of her therapeutic work. She writes articles for psychology magazines and maintains an active interest in research and current scientific advancements. She is a member of the Corfu Psychologists Association.

O Κολέσης Χρήστος MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος με προσέγγιση στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, παρέχοντας συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες, δια ζώσης και online. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην κατανόηση των σχέσεων, των μοτίβων επικοινωνίας και του τρόπου με τον οποίο το ευρύτερο πλαίσιο της ζωής ενός ανθρώπου επηρεάζει τη συναισθηματική του εμπειρία. Στη θεραπευτική του δουλειά δίνει έμφαση στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού χώρου, όπου το άτομο μπορεί να επεξεργαστεί τις δυσκολίες του με σεβασμό, συνέπεια και επαγγελματισμό. Παράλληλα, το ακαδημαϊκό του υπόβαθρο στην Ψυχολογία και στη Business Psychology ενισχύει την κατανόησή του γύρω από τη λειτουργία των ομάδων, την επαγγελματική πίεση και τη σύνδεση προσωπικής και εργασιακής ζωής.

Maraki Aggeliki is a Mental Health Counselor - Systemic Psychotherapist, a member of EFTA (European Family Therapy Association) & ELESYTH (Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy), and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. After completing her studies at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (Department of Sociology), she completed her postgraduate studies at the University of Amsterdam and underwent four years of training in Systemic Family Psychotherapy - Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory of Systemic Thinking in Education. During her studies, she completed her internship at the Prevention Center for Addictions and Promotion of Psychosocial Health "Athina Ygeia". She possesses extensive professional experience, having served as Project Manager at the Hellenic Center for Intercultural Psychiatry and Care "Kostis Ballas," as Administrative Director - Quality Management Responsible for ISO at the Mental Health Clinic Agios Charalampos, where she was responsible for managing and providing care and service to patients, their families, clinic staff, and external outpatient clinics. She has volunteered in the Health Education and Psychosocial Support Program within the Greek and Muslim Roma community at the Hellenic Center for Intercultural Psychiatry and Care "Kostis Ballas," in collaboration with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and in recording and managing telephone calls at the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals, KETHEA. She has also volunteered for two years by creating support groups through the "Stoxos" – Breast Cancer Prevention initiative, aiming to support individuals affected by the disease and their families. Finally, she actively participates in conferences both in Greece and internationally.

Η Δήμητρα Καλτάκη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Cardiff Metropolitan University, όπου ολοκλήρωσε το Bachelor of Science (BSc) στην Ψυχολογία με βαθμό First Class.

Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Προσέγγιση (CBT) στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής. Η συγκεκριμένη προσέγγιση εστιάζει στην αλληλεπίδραση μεταξύ σκέψεων, συναισθημάτων και συμπεριφορών και προσφέρει ένα δομημένο θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, μέσα από το οποίο το άτομο μπορεί να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τις δυσκολίες που αντιμετωπίζει και να αναπτύξει νέους, πιο λειτουργικούς τρόπους διαχείρισής τους.

Στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής και συμβουλευτικής της εμπειρίας, έχει εργαστεί με ενήλικες και παιδιά σε διαφορετικά θεραπευτικά πλαίσια. Έχει συμμετάσχει ενεργά στη θεραπευτική διαδικασία και στη διεξαγωγή συνεδριών, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στην αξιολόγηση και κατανόηση των αναγκών του θεραπευόμενου, στη διαμόρφωση θεραπευτικών στόχων και στην εφαρμογή παρεμβάσεων στο πλαίσιο της Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής Προσέγγισης. Παράλληλα, έχει αποκτήσει συμβουλευτική εμπειρία σε συνεργασία με ψυχίατρο.

Επιπλέον, έχει εργαστεί με παιδιά σε πλαίσιο Art Therapy, συμμετέχοντας σε θεραπευτικές δραστηριότητες με βασικό μέσο τον πηλό. Η δημιουργική και βιωματική αυτή διαδικασία προσφέρει στα παιδιά έναν εναλλακτικό τρόπο έκφρασης συναισθημάτων και εμπειριών, ενισχύοντας την επικοινωνία και τη συναισθηματική έκφραση μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό περιβάλλον.

Στη θεραπευτική της πρακτική δίνει ιδιαίτερη σημασία στη δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης, αποδοχής και συνεργασίας. Βασικός της στόχος είναι κάθε θεραπευόμενος να αισθάνεται ότι βρίσκεται σε έναν ασφαλή χώρο, όπου μπορεί να εκφράσει ελεύθερα όσα τον απασχολούν, χωρίς φόβο κριτικής.

Μέσα από τη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Προσέγγιση δίνεται έμφαση στην αναγνώριση και κατανόηση μοτίβων σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς που μπορεί να συντηρούν τις δυσκολίες του ατόμου, καθώς και στην ανάπτυξη πρακτικών δεξιοτήτων και στρατηγικών που μπορούν να αξιοποιηθούν στην καθημερινότητά του.

Για τη Δήμητρα, κάθε θεραπευτική διαδικασία είναι μοναδική. Προσεγγίζει κάθε άνθρωπο με σεβασμό στην προσωπικότητα, τις εμπειρίες, τις ανάγκες και τον προσωπικό του ρυθμό, διαμορφώνοντας από κοινού τους θεραπευτικούς στόχους και προσαρμόζοντας τη διαδικασία στις ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες του.

Karathanasi Mairi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Rethymno, while simultaneously conducting sessions online. She studied in the Department of Psychology at the School of Social Sciences at the University of Crete in Rethymno and has completed studies in Journalism and Public Relations at the Academy of Greek Language and Culture in Germany. She possesses clinical experience, having worked during her internship in various facilities, specifically at the Chronic Diseases Treatment Center of Chania, where she worked with individuals with special needs, as well as in the physiotherapy department of the General Hospital of Rethymno, engaging in play therapy with children with special motor abilities. Additionally, she has volunteered as a Psychologist at the Psychiatric Clinic of Rethymno Hospital from 2010 to 2018 and continues to do so to this day. In 2014, she began a four-year specialization program in "Systemic - Family Psychotherapy" at the Family Systemic Counseling and Therapy Institute in Chania. Furthermore, she attends professional development seminars, health promotion programs, and conferences, continuously pursuing and applying lifelong education in practice, aiming at her ongoing scientific advancement and contribution to the community, while constantly staying updated on the developments in her field of science.

Mpita Eirini is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist – Mental Health Counselor and a graduate of Sociology from Panteion University, with private practices in Athens and Norway. She has been trained in Couples Therapy & Parenting Counseling and has further specialized in Child Psychology and Infant and Preschool Child Psychology (NKUA). Additionally, she regularly attends annual seminars and lectures. Her internship at the Greek Forum of Migrants and her voluntary work with the Norwegian Red Cross have enhanced her sensitivity to issues of cultural integration, identity, and mental health support for vulnerable populations. Having lived and worked in multicultural environments, she approaches therapy with openness, understanding, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual. She works with adults and couples facing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship challenges, or life transitional phases. For Mpita Eirini, therapy is a profound dialogue where symptoms serve as starting points for understanding and processing what has not yet been expressed. She creates a safe space where each person can freely express themselves and meaningfully connect with their inner self.