Mental Health and Counseling results near Syntagma

Gkotsi Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the central area of Athens, on Akadimias Street. She holds a degree in Psychology (University of East London) and a degree in Sociology (Panteion University). She pursued and completed her postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of East London, deepening her scientific understanding of human behavior and mental health. She follows the approach of Systemic Psychotherapy, focusing on the dynamics of relationships and the broader contexts within which individual difficulties develop. Additionally, she holds a Master's Degree in Criminal Law and Addictions from the Law Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in the legal and therapeutic management of addictions. Simultaneously, she has participated in numerous scientific seminars, continually investing in her professional development. Her interdisciplinary training allows her to approach mental health and addiction issues holistically, combining legal, social, and therapeutic perspectives. Her passion and genuine interest in the field of addictions have led her to ongoing education, research activities, and publications in scientific journals. She has worked and volunteered in organizations supporting vulnerable social groups and in addiction rehabilitation centers, gaining valuable clinical experience. In recent years, she has worked in the academic environment of a private higher education college as the Head of Psychology Studies, teaching Clinical and Social Psychology courses, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience, and imparting to her students a passion for the science of Psychology.

Vasilogianni Nikoleta is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with a private practice located in the center of Athens (Akadimia). She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London. During her studies in the Psychology department, she conducted a research thesis entitled "Investigation of students' attitudes towards homosexual men and women in relation to gender, political identity, and faculty of study." Upon graduation, she obtained her professional license to practice as a Psychologist. She continued her studies with a Master's program (MA) in "Counseling and Psychotherapy" at the University of East London, where she completed a research dissertation titled "The experience of therapy in clients with anxiety disorders." She has been trained in Integrative Psychotherapy (Person-Centered Approach, Cognitive Behavioral Approach, Psychodynamic Approach). She has attended numerous seminars related to Forensic Psychology, Cyber Deviant Behavior, as well as Criminology and Sexual Offenses. She has completed practical training at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and at the Counseling Center of Petroupoli.

Yfanti Katerina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Pangrati. She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Keele University (MSc), and has been trained in Person-Centered Therapy. She is a member of the BPS (British Psychological Society) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She has been trained in Behavioral Therapy specializing in Anxiety, Somatoform, and Sexual Disorders (THESY), in Clinical Hypnotherapy (Emotional Research Center & Self-esteem), in Counseling Support for Children of Infant, Child, and Adolescent age (Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling), in Parent Counseling (Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling), and in Trauma and Grief Therapy (Taking Flight International Corporation). For several years she worked in Psychosocial Rehabilitation structures of the Ministry of Health (EPSAMY), while simultaneously maintaining her private practice in Athens for over ten years, offering psychological services across the full spectrum of human behavior, creating a therapeutic framework of safety and trust.

Η Κατσούνη Ελένη είναι Ψυχολόγος και Νευροεπιστήμονας με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κολωνάκι.Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών & Πολιτικών Επιστημών, όπου εισήχθη μέσω πανελληνίων εξετάσεων 8η πανελλαδικά. Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου Master in Science by Research (MRes) από το Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας της Ιατρικής Σχολής του University of Oxford, καθώς και μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου Master in Science (MSc) in Integrative Neuroscience από το Τμήμα Ψυχικής Υγείας της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Imperial College London.Έχει παρακολουθήσει σεμινάριο στο Πανεπιστήμιο της Οξφόρδης στο Mindfulness Meditation (Διαλογισμός Ενσυνειδητότητας). Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα στη Γνωσιακή–Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΙΕΘΣ), καθώς και σεμινάριο στη χορήγηση του Πολυφασικού Ερωτηματολογίου Προσωπικότητας της Minnesota (MMPI) στο Εργαστήριο Ψυχολογικών Αξιολογήσεων. Έχει λάβει πιστοποιητικό επιμόρφωσης στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία από το Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης και Δια Βίου Μάθησης του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου και έχει παρακολουθήσει διετές σεμινάριο στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, όπου πραγματοποίησε και πρακτική άσκηση. Πραγματοποίησε επίσης πρακτική άσκηση στο Ψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Λαμίας.Έχει δημοσιεύσει άρθρα σε διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά και έχει πραγματοποιήσει παρουσιάσεις σε διεθνή επιστημονικά συνέδρια. Παράλληλα, έχει διατελέσει Αξιολογητής (peer reviewer) σε δύο διεθνή επιστημονικά περιοδικά ευρετηριασμένα στο PubMed,με συμμετοχή στην αρχική αξιολόγηση χειρογράφων και στην επανεξέτασή τους μετά από αναθεώρηση: Review of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics – International Edition (2024) και Neurophysiology (2025).Διαθέτει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία, έχοντας εργαστεί στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας του Ασκληπιείου Νοσοκομείου Βούλας, έχει διδάξει ψυχολογία στο Δημόσιο ΙΕΚ Λαμίας και έχει εργαστεί ερευνητικά στο Πανεπιστήμιο της Οξφόρδης στον τομέα των νευροεπιστημών και της ψυχολογίας. Επιπλέον, είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στην εταιρεία Academynet, ενώ έχει διδάξει ψυχολογία στα φοιτητικά φροντιστήρια Σύνθεση. Τέλος, έχει συνεργαστεί ερευνητικά με την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στην Physiosos24.

Xemery Aleksandros is a second-generation Clinical Psychologist – Psychotherapist, born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1977. He is a member of the British Psychological Society, licensed to practice psychology within the Greek territory, holding a bachelor's degree in psychology and a postgraduate degree in Clinical and Community Psychology. He is a trainee member in the four-year postgraduate training program in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for children and adults at DI.KE.PSY and maintains a private practice in central Athens. Concurrently, he collaborates with the specialized intervention unit for young individuals with delinquent behavior "OSELOTOS" and with the NGO PRAKSIS within the framework of supporting unaccompanied minors aged 16 and above. He offers individual psychotherapy services in person or remotely via video call in Greek, English, or Swedish.

Manta Dimitra is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with private practices in Kolonaki and Agios Stefanos. She completed her undergraduate studies in Business Administration at the University of Portsmouth and gained extensive experience working in human resources and organizational management departments. Through this path, she realized the crucial role that psychological needs play in everyday life as well as the importance of managing personality elements. Consequently, she specialized in Business Psychology and pursued postgraduate studies in Counseling and Psychotherapy at the University of East London. Psychotherapeutically, she works integratively, adapting her knowledge to the unique needs of each individual, with a priority on creating a stable and safe environment in which the client feels comfortable trusting their inner self. She has specialized in anxiety disorders, self-development, and healthy relationships, and through group work, focuses on assertive behavior, self-awareness, and emotional attachment. Finally, considering education to be a continuous process, she consistently engages in professional development by attending training programs, seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Karopoulos Konstantinos is a Psychotherapist - Integrative Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. His foundational studies in the field of Psychology were completed at the Metropolitan University of London and the Athens University of Economics and Business. Additionally, he holds a degree in counseling psychology and psychotherapeutic counseling from the Pearson certification body in the UK, as well as a diploma in occupational psychology from TUV Austria. He also has a certification in specialized training in medical psychology from the University of Athens. With the aim of continuous professional development, since 2011 he has been attending specialized seminars in the field of mental health.

Myrto Maniati is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Syntagma. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a professional practice license (39100-1449). Additionally, she has completed postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as Clinical Training in Group Dynamics in Psychiatric Settings (in collaboration with the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic-Oriented Psychotherapy (ΕΕΨΨΟ)). Her scientific specialization concerns psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents from the Center DI.KE.PSY. (Interdisciplinary & Research Psychosocial Support for Children and Adults). Her professional career began in France, where she worked in mental health facilities, providing psychological support and counseling to adults and socially vulnerable groups, as well as to children and adolescents. From 2018 to 2022, she worked with humanitarian organizations, offering psychological support to vulnerable refugee populations. She collaborated with the Heraklion Mental Health Center, providing psychotherapy services to adults. Finally, she currently maintains a private practice where she offers personalized psychotherapy and counseling services.

Danai Politi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and the Department of Sociology at the University of the Aegean. She specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations and completed postgraduate studies in Counseling and Career Guidance at the European University of Cyprus. She has participated in the training program for Trainers - Coordinators of Parent Schools as well as in the training program for Coordinators of Adolescent Groups, organized by the Panhellenic Association of Parent School Groups, and in the annual postgraduate seminar on “Clinical Psychopathology” by Panagiotis Oulis, organized by the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at Aeginiteio Hospital. Additionally, she has attended numerous postgraduate seminars at the same university (NKUA) as well as a training program at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences focusing on Positive Psychology. She has been trained in the administration and interpretation of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®-2 (MMPI-2) for the assessment of adult psychopathology. She completed her practical training at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases of Athens “Sotiria” and has experience working voluntarily in the Social Service of the Municipality of Nea Smyrni as well as at the Day Center (Follow up) affiliated with the Society of Social Psychiatry and Mental Health.

Η Ζούπα Αικατερίνη είναι Ψυχολόγος (ΒSc, MSc), αριστούχος απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών, με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος (Αρ. Πρωτ.: 2019/12219). Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην περιοχή Ευαγγελισμός ( Πλησίον Παναθηναικού Σταδίου/ Καλλιμάρμαρο), και στην περιοχή του Κολωνού, όπου μαζί με τους επιστημονικούς της συνεργάτες παρέχουν υψηλού επιπέδου υπηρεσίες μέσα στα πλαίσια της διεπιστημονικόητητας και σύμφωνα με τις τελευταίες επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες μεθόδους και προσεγγίσεις. Έχει ολοκληρώσει την μεταπτυχιακή της εκπαίδευση (MSc) στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), στο διετές πρόγραμμα που αφορά την εξειδίκευση στην «Ψυχική Υγεία και Ψυχιατρική παιδιών και εφήβων». Από το 2019 εκπαιδεύεται στο τετραετές Πιστοποιημένο Πρόγραμμα Ειδίκευσης στο Συνθετικό Μοντέλο Συστημικής Θεραπείας ως Συνθετική Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και Θεραπεύτρια Ομάδας στον ευρωπαϊκά αναγνωρισμένο και πιστοποιημένο φορέα εκπαίδευσης επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας «Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρώπινων Σχέσεων» το οποίο αποτελεί το πρώτο πιστοποιημένο συστημικό εκπαιδευτικό κέντρο της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης Ψυχοθεραπείας (Εuropean Association for Psychotherapy-EAP), και ειναι πιστοποιημένος εκπαιδευτικός οργανισμός από το Επιμελητήριο Εκπαιδευτικών Κέντρων της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας (Training Institutes Chamber – European Family Therapy Association-E.F.T.A.) Επιπρόσθετα, στα πλαίσια συνεχούς ενημέρωσης και κατάρτισης στον κλάδο της Ψυχολογίας αλλά και της Ψυχοθεραπείας έχει εκπαιδευτεί σε μια σειρά από διαφορετικές θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις και εξειδικεύσεις όπως η Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) - Θεωρία και Κλινική Πράξη - Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης και Επαγγελματικής Κατάρτισης του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), η Διαχείριση του διαζυγίου σε γονείς και παιδιά - Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης και Επαγγελματικής Κατάρτισης του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ), η Ψυχοθεραπεία Κοινωνικής και Συναισθηματικής Ανάπτυξης (ΨΚΣΑ) - Κέντρο Επιστημονικής Τεκμηρίωσης και Εκπαίδευσης Κέντρου Παιδιού και Εφήβου, η Κλινική εικόνα, Διάγνωση και Θεραπευτική Αντιμετώπιση της ΔΕΠ-Υ - Εταιρία Γνωσιακών και Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών. Διαθέτει Κλινική Ασκηση και Επαγγελματική Εμπειρία με Πρακτική άσκηση στην Β’ Ψυχιατρική του «Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου «Αττικόν» , Κλινική άσκηση δυο ετών ως εθελόντρια ψυχολόγος, στο τμήμα Διασυνδετικής Ψυχιατρικής του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου «Αττικόν» , με αντικείμενο την παροχή απαρτιωμένης ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε άτομα με συνύπαρξη σωματικής και ψυχικής νόσου, Κλινική άσκηση στο Αιγηνήτειο Νοσοκομείο όπου εξειδικεύτηκε στην χορήγηση ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων καθώς και στην διαφοροδιαγνωστική διαδικασία σε άτομα με ψυχιατρικές διαταραχές, Πρακτική άσκηση στο στην Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Παιδων "Η Αγία Σοφία" - Διασυνδετική Παιδοψυχιατρική (2022). Επιπλέον έχει διατελέσει Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη για δύο έτη στην Γραμμή Ψυχολογικής Υποστήριξης 1110 του Επιχειρησιακού Κέντρου της Περιφέρειας Αττικής και του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών, όπου είχε αναλάβει την επιστημονική επιμέλεια διαχείρισης των κλήσεων που αφορούσαν αιτήματα ψυχολογικής στήριξης, την εποπτεία των ψυχολόγων της γραμμής, καθώς και την οργάνωση αυτής, Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνη και ιδρύτρια του TheraPlaYce Institute, ενός διεπιστημονικού κέντρου αξιολόγησης και παρέμβασης σε παιδιά, εφήβους και οικογένειες. Επιπλέον, από το 2019 έχει συνεργαστεί με κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών καθώς και με ινστιτούτα ψυχικής υγείας ως επιστημονικός συνεργάτης, όπου έχει αναλάβει κλινικές αξιολογήσεις και ψυχοθεραπείες παιδιών και εφήβων καθώς και ψυχοθεραπείες σε ενηλίκους, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες. Τέλος, παρακολουθεί συνεχώς σεμινάρια και επιμορφωτικές μετεκπαιδεύσεις και συχνά συμμετέχει και ως εισηγήτρια σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και ημερίδες.

Τακτικό μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΣΕΨ) και Δόκιμο μέλος τη Ελληνικής Εταιρίας Συστημικής Θεραπείας (EΛΕΣΥΘ).

Stelios Despotakis is a Person-Centered Counselor - Psychotherapist and has been active in the field since 2015, offering individual and group sessions in a warm and colorful space on Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou, between Evagelismos metro station and the Panathenaic Stadium.

- He views psychotherapy as a process of developing the innate potential of the individual, "a kind unfolding of our uniqueness". Through his work, he accompanies people on their journey, facilitating their efforts to better understand themselves, cope with stress, heal trauma, improve relationships, overcome feeling stuck, change direction and realise dreams

- He was trained at the College for Humanistic Sciences ICPS and holds a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (PGDip 2 years), the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP 4 years), and a Masters level certificate in the Treatment of Depression (PCE-CfD 1 year) recommended by the UK's National Health Service (NHS). In addition, he has attended intensive training in Non-Violent Communication, Conflict Resolution and Online Counselling. Last but not least, he is currently being trained as a Mindfulness Teacher in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT 1 year) from the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation in partnership with Oxford University.

- In addition to his private practice, for five years he volunteered his services at the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "synYperxi" offering support to vulnerable populations, and during the Pandemic he collaborated with Alzheimer Athens supporting caregivers of people with dementia via Online Counselling. Furthermore, he is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Person-Centered and Experiential Approach Professionals and the European Psychotherapy Association.

- Before engaging in psychotherapy, he studied, worked and lived abroad for most a decade. His first degree was in Engineering Mathematics at the University of Bristol (BEng) graduating with First-Class Honours, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education at the University of Oxford (PGCE). He then worked as a teacher in various institutions in England, Australia and Berlin, with a particular emphasis on democratic education

- Why work together? He thinks he's sensitive, trustworthy, and open to what he hears. However, there's no better way to find out if you're a good match than meeting in person (or Online via Videocall)

Kaouki Panagiota is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist practicing privately in Kolonaki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Aiginiteio Hospital in Athens. Her commitment is to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to process their experiences and work towards personal growth and well-being. As a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist (CBT), she utilizes techniques to address a range of issues including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobias, eating disorders, sexual disorders, interpersonal relationship issues, grief management, self-esteem enhancement, among others. She is also dedicated to empowering clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop coping skills, and achieve their goals. Additionally, she provides psychological support and counseling to parents, aiming at the continuous improvement of quality of life and management of intrafamilial issues. Finally, as part of her ongoing professional development, she attends seminars and conferences in the field.

Elena Goulia is a psychologist specializing in Organizational / Industrial Psychology (MSc Industrial/Organizational Psychology). She maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She completed her Psychology studies at the University of East London and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies at the American College of Thessaloniki. She is an accredited Mediator by the Ministry of Justice. Between 2020 and 2021, she attended family therapies, group sessions, and individual psychotherapies at the Adult Psychiatric Clinic of the G.N.Th. "G. Papanikolaou". Concurrently, she participated in the regular outpatient clinics of the clinic, liaison counseling, on-call duties, and the management of inpatients. Since 2022, she has worked as a Psychology lecturer in courses related to Psychology and ethics in the workplace. Additionally, she collaborates and handles cases at the Psychiatric Clinic of Evangelismos Hospital.

Since 2024, she has been attending the four-year program in Cognitive Psychotherapies implemented by the Research University Institute of Mental Health, Neurosciences, and Precision Medicine in collaboration with the 1st Psychiatric Clinic EKPA, the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic EKPA, and the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies. She is also attending the four-year program in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at Ke.Sy.The.S and the Psychosexual Disorders program at EPIPSY.

 She undertakes a wide range of cases covering the full spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she treats.

Pilavios Mixalis (MA) is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains private practices in Kolonaki and Marousi, working with both adolescents and adults. Simultaneously, he works as a Psychologist at the Mind Balance Psychotherapy Center. He earned his master's degree in Process Oriented Psychology from the Process Work Institute in Portland, Oregon (USA). He also holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Newcastle, United Kingdom. He completed his clinical training through River's Way Clinic in Portland (USA) and is a member of the International Association of Process Oriented Psychology (IAPOP) and Process Work Greece. His primary areas of focus include anxiety and stress (particularly school-related), low self-esteem, difficulties in friendships and peer relationships, family tensions, romantic relationships, management of emotions such as anger and sadness, identity and self-determination issues, as well as balancing school, friends, and family.

Matos Orestis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has specialized in Integrative Psychotherapy at the University of Crete’s Technological Incubator "Modern Amfiaraia." Additionally, he is a final-year student of the postgraduate program "Forensic Medicine - Psychiatric Forensics" at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed a two-year clinical training in Psychopathology at the First Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. He has also been trained in Therapeutic Riding and Hippotherapy using the Hippo Kinesio approach and has worked at the Scientific Society for Therapeutic Riding and Hippotherapy of Greece (E.E.TH.I.I.E), acquiring significant clinical experience in special education. As part of his practical training, he has worked at the Educational Company for Neurodevelopment "Monorodi," and as part of his ongoing professional development, he has participated in numerous educational seminars, workshops, and conferences related to the science of Psychology. Finally, he is a regular member of the Hellenic Community of Behavior Analysis.