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Gogou Eirini is a Psychologist (BSc, MSc) and Psychotherapist with a private practice in the Gyzi area. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is completing postgraduate studies in Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Medical School of the University of Athens.

She specializes in Integrative Psychotherapy through the Contemporary Amphiaraion program (Technoblast, University of Crete) and has experience in individual psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, with an emphasis on anxiety, mood, personality, eating disorders, and anger management.

During her practice, she has worked in adult psychiatric units (Inpatient Department and Outpatient Clinics, Dafni) as well as in child psychiatric settings (Outpatient Clinics and Inpatient Department, Pediatric Clinic Agia Sofia), gaining valuable experience in clinical assessment and patient support at various stages of treatment.

Her approach is holistic and individualized, aiming to support each person in a way that respects their unique needs and dynamics. Through therapy, patients have the opportunity to discover coping strategies, enhance their self-awareness, and improve the quality of their daily life.

Kondylis Antonis is a Psychologist who provides individual adult sessions with experience in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and phobias. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and has undergone further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Ο Μενέλαος Βουτσινάς είναι Σύμβουλος ψυχικής υγείας και Συνθετικός Ψυχοθεραπευτής. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αθήνα και  είναι εγγεγραμμένος στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Συμβουλευτικής, όπως και στην αντίστοιχη Ευρωπαϊκή (E.A.C.). Το Συνθετικό μοντέλο στο οποίο εκπαιδεύεται εμπεριέχει τη Συστημική, την Υπαρξιακή και την Πολυπολιτισμική θεραπεία. Έχει εργαστεί εκτενώς με εξαρτημένο πληθυσμό, για σειρά ετών, σε κέντρο υποστήριξης εξαρτημένων, με θεραπευτικό μοντέλο βασισμένο στα 12 Βήματα των Ανώνυμων Αλκοολικών, όπου κάλυπτε ανάγκες ατομικής και ομαδικής συμβουλευτικής. Απέκτησε πληθώρα εμπειρίας μέσα και από άλλες συνεργασίες με θεραπευτικά κέντρα έχοντας εκτός από θεραπευτικά και διοικητικά καθήκοντα. Επίσης, από τον εκτεταμένο αριθμό σεμιναρίων στα οποία παίρνει μέρος ανά τα χρόνια (CBT, Child CBT, 18 Άνω, Yalom’s Group Therapy Model, Ψυχοπαθολογία, Εκπαίδευση Ενηλίκων, Αναπτυξιακή και Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία, Hearing Voices Network). Ο εθισμός πέρα από την ξεκάθαρη μορφή των ουσιών ή του αλκοόλ, μπορεί να πάρει πολλές μορφές (συνεξάρτηση, internet, porn, τροφή ) στις ζωές όλων μας, σε διαφορετικά διαστήματα. Εκτός από τον εθισμό, εργάζεται με αγχώδεις διαταραχές, οριακή διαταραχή, φοβίες, πένθος, διαχείριση θυμού, συμβουλευτική ζεύγους και οικογένειας, καθώς και συμβουλευτική εξαρτήσεων στην οικογένεια και δόμηση πλάνου παρέμβασης. Μέσα από τα χρόνια που απασχολείται στην ψυχική υγεία θεωρεί ξεκάθαρο ότι χρειάζεται να υπάρχει αγάπη προς τις ατελείς και πονεμένες ανθρώπινες πλευρές αλλά και να καλλιεργείται η πίστη ότι η αλλαγή μέσω της ΣΥΝ-ΠΡΑΞΗΣ είναι εφικτή. Επιπρόσθετα, η διαδρομή του στην προσωπική του θεραπεία, το θάρρος, η κατάθεσης ψυχής, η προοδευτικά αυξανόμενη ειλικρίνεια και η αποεπένδυση του μίγματος ενοχών και ντροπής, λειτούργησε σαν να έχει αφαιρεθεί βάρος από την ψυχή του και εν δυνάμει, αυτό μπορεί να προσφερθεί σε όποιον/α επιθυμεί να υπάρξει και να δουλέψει μέσα στο θεραπευτικό δωμάτιο. Τέλος, παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας, βασισμένες στο συνθετικό μοντέλο που απαντούν σε θεραπευτικά αιτήματα με εκδηλώσεις στο άγχος, τις φοβίες, τις κρίσεις πανικού, την κατάθλιψη, το πένθος και την απώλεια, υπαρξιακά δεδομένα, δυσλειτουργικές πεποιθήσεις,  χαμηλή αντίληψη εαυτού και αυτοεικόνας, χρήση ή κατάχρηση ουσιών, συνεξάρτηση, μεταβολές ζωής και αντίσταση στην αλλαγή, διαταραχές άγχους και  προσωπικότητας (σε συνεργασία με τον/την εκάστοτε ψυχίατρο από τον/την οποίο/α παρακολουθείται ο θεραπευόμενος).

Drakaki Areti is a Psychologist with a private practice in Alimos. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice psychology. She completed her internship at the Chronic Disease Hospital of Eastern Attica and at the Prevention Center of the Municipality of Glyfada. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management from ALBA Graduate Business School. Furthermore, she trained for four years at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations and obtained a specialization certificate in Systemic and Family/Group Counseling and Psychotherapy. She has also received additional training in Couples Therapy and Eating Disorders. Until 2013, she worked at the Municipality of Alimos, providing psychological support and counseling services to citizens and residents of the area, and since 2012 she has been practicing privately in Alimos, offering Individual and Group Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy, Career Counseling for adults and senior executives, and Professional Orientation. Finally, she is a member of the Greek Psychological Society (SEPS) and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy (ELESITH), while also organizing psychology seminars.

Ioanna Kapiri, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at NKUA with a professional license, and specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. She is concurrently pursuing postgraduate studies in "Child and Adolescent Mental Health" at the European University Cyprus. She has clinical experience gained from her internship at the Vyron Community Mental Health Center (1st Psychiatric Clinic of NKUA), the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, as well as at the University General Hospital of Patras. She has collaborated with the University of Piraeus and the Municipality of Ilioupoli, and participates in research programs at Aeginiteio Hospital. She offers individual online sessions to adolescents and adults, providing support on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, traumatic experiences, and generally improving mental resilience. Additionally, she is actively engaged in voluntary work in the field of mental health, enhancing care for vulnerable groups. With kindness, scientific expertise, and ongoing professional development, her goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for the client, facilitating their personal growth and well-being.

The "Vima Koino" Center is a model Mental Health Services Center located in Agios Dimitrios. It represents an innovative initiative in the field of mental health as it incorporates the principles and the most contemporary data of social psychiatry within a purely private enterprise. Utilizing the capabilities of its interdisciplinary team, it offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services on-site, responding in a holistic and individualized manner to mental health needs. Its areas of specialization include Psychiatric diagnosis and treatment, Psychotherapy (Psychoanalytic and Cognitive Behavioral approaches), Counseling, Couples Therapy (Psychoanalytic and Systemic Approaches), and Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy. The center's interdisciplinary team consists of psychiatrists, psychologists, and specialized psychotherapists, who can receive a referral, conduct a thorough evaluation, and recommend the appropriate therapeutic approach.

Strekla Sofia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Patras. She is a graduate of the European University Cyprus (EUC) with a degree in Psychology and has completed training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Additionally, she works at a Center for Special Therapies, where she provides psychological support and assessment, aiming to improve the mental health and daily functioning of her clients.

Maria Kyriakidi is a Psychologist MSc, licensed to practice and a certified Psychotherapist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, primarily operating in central Athens. Her first degree was in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Utilizing interdisciplinary thinking to understand human behavior and learning, she realized her interest focuses on the ways people perceive, feel, learn, and interact. This pursuit led her to dedicate herself to studies in the field of Psychology. She graduated with honors from the University of East London and completed the Master's Program in "Mental Health of Children and Adolescents" at the European University of Cyprus. She has completed an internship at the Pediatric Medical Center of Pallini at Sismanogleio General Hospital of Athens and volunteered at the Shelter for Unaccompanied Minor Refugees "Estia" of the NGO Apostoli. She has undergone further training in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapeutic approach at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.) working with adults, children, and adolescents. Additionally, she has completed basic training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (EGSS). She maintains a private practice in the Ilisia area of Athens, providing psychological support, psychotherapy, and counseling individually to adults, children, and adolescents both in-person and remotely, depending on the availability of the client. Since November 2025, she has been a psychologist at the 2nd KEDASY B' Athens, conducting assessment and support for students.

Antonopoulos Panagiotis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis, USA, and completed his undergraduate studies in the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. Additionally, he attended a two-year postgraduate seminar on Clinical Psychopathology at the First Psychiatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as postgraduate seminar cycles at Aiginiteio Hospital. He possesses valuable professional experience, having worked in Psychiatric Clinics of numerous hospitals, including the General Hospital of Nea Ionia "Agia Olga" and the "Korgialeneio-Benakeio." Besides his private practice, he collaborates with Psychocare Athens, where he specializes in Adult Counseling, and concurrently serves as an English language instructor at the G. Kavallakis Foreign Language Centers in Agioi Anargyroi. Finally, he has participated in numerous seminars and conferences that have equipped him with the appropriate knowledge in the field of Psychotherapy, and he has also been a speaker and presenter at seminars related to his field.

Maria Xastali - Sitara is a licensed Psychologist specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. She has been practicing privately as a psychotherapist with adults for over 4 years. Previously, she volunteered at the Hellenic Council for Refugees, the Penteli Day Center for the prevention and treatment of dementia, and Thallo Seveneleven A.M.K.E for the prevention and treatment of dementia. During her internship, she served as an assistant clinical psychologist at the NGO Klimaka and as a psychotherapist through the Association of Families with Three or More Children Saint Nektarios. To ensure the highest quality of service, she is continuously engaged in individual and group clinical supervision as well as ongoing personal therapy. We are all unique in our own way. The time and manner in which each person evolves also differ. She is here to help each client reach their goals in their own, unique way.

Ioanna Psomiadi MSc is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist with private practices in Voula and Acharnes. She holds a degree in Psychology from the American College of Athens and possesses a Certification of Specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Theory & Clinical Practice from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). Continuing her studies, she obtained a Master's degree in Human Resource Management for large enterprises (HR) from Bolton University and completed the Group Psychotherapy program at the Athens Center for the Study of Human Behavior (AKMA), as well as the one-year One-Way Mirror Seminar: Effects of mirrors on individual human behavior program. Subsequently, through a series of seminars and clinical training, she has worked in group psychotherapy programs at various psychological support centers in Athens, where she has developed extensive experience in emotional disorders, interpersonal relationships, mood disorders, separations, management of low self-esteem, and generally psychological monitoring and support of adolescents and adults. Since 2022, she has collaborated and contributed articles as a Scientific Associate on Mental Health topics for health and wellness blogs and magazines (Vita.gr, Shape.gr, etc.). In February 2025, she was awarded by the HEALTH EAGLES for patient preference and trust as a psychotherapist. Finally, she undertakes individual therapies providing flexible sessions outside regular office hours, conducting daily appointments by telephone and via Skype for urgent issues, for individuals residing abroad, and for those with difficult and inflexible work schedules and daily obligations.

Η Θεολόγου Ηλέκτρα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης, στην περιοχή της Βαλαωρίτου. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου του Sheffield και έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή εξειδίκευση στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, με έμφαση στην Υπαρξιακή, τη Συστημική και την Πολυπολιτισμική προσέγγιση. Στο πλαίσιο της διαρκούς επιστημονικής της εξέλιξης, έχει πραγματοποιήσει ετήσιες μετεκπαιδεύσεις στη Συστημική Θεραπεία Ζεύγους, στη Σχεσιακή και Σωματική Θεραπεία Ψυχικού Τραύματος, καθώς και στις εξαρτήσεις. Παράλληλα, παρακολουθεί συστηματικά συνέδρια και εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια, εμπλουτίζοντας συνεχώς τις γνώσεις και τις θεραπευτικές της δεξιότητες σε σύγχρονα ζητήματα ψυχικής υγείας. Η κλινική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει άσκηση στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικόν στη Μονάδα ΕΛΙΖΑ για την προστασία παιδιών και εφήβων, αποκτώντας πολύτιμη εμπειρία στην οικογενειακή θεραπεία και στην αξιολόγηση και υποστήριξη ανθρώπων διαφορετικών ηλικιών και αναγκών. Στο θεραπευτικό της έργο δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης, ασφάλειας και αποδοχής, μέσα στην οποία κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και να αναπτύξει τους προσωπικούς του πόρους. Προσεγγίζει κάθε θεραπευόμενο με σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητά του, προσαρμόζοντας τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία στις προσωπικές του ανάγκες, τις δυσκολίες και τους στόχους του. Σκοπός της είναι να συνοδεύσει τους θεραπευόμενους στην καλύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού τους, στην αποτελεσματική διαχείριση των προκλήσεων της ζωής και στην ενίσχυση της ψυχικής τους ευημερίας.

The Counseling - Systemic Psychotherapy Center Kentro Symvouleutikis - Systimikis Psyxotherapeias Mairi Oikonomou was established by Kentro Symvouleutikis - Systimikis Psyxotherapeias Mairi Oikonomou (Mental Health Counselor with further training in family systemic therapy - Coordinator of Systemic Constellations according to Bert Hellinger). Each individual has a distinct and unique personality. The aim is to assist individuals in understanding their inner world as well as their differences from others, to find solutions to their concerns, to improve their mental health, to make decisions, set goals, and develop their skills. "To know others is wisdom. To know oneself is enlightenment." [Lao Tzu]