Psychologists in Prefecture of Messinia

Mara Ktena studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she also completed a three-year postgraduate program in Clinical Psychology. Since 2017, she has been training in Lacanian psychoanalysis within the framework of the Athens Academy of Clinical Studies (AKSPA). In 2025, she became a member of the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School. She has been trained and worked in public and private institutions, including the Vyronas-Kaisariani Mental Health Center, the Multipurpose Mental Health Nursing Unit of Attica (formerly Dafni Psychiatric Hospital), the Mental Health Center of the General Hospital of Athens Gennimatas, the telephone support line 10306, among others, working psychotherapeutically with adults, children, and adolescents.

Additionally, she has engaged in research, and her articles have been published in Greek and international journals. Her diploma thesis focused on the experience of grief following the loss of a companion animal. She has participated with presentations at scientific conferences and workshops.

En Dynamei – The organization that embraces every aspect of mental health. En Dynamei – Promotion of Mental Health and Education was established to provide comprehensive care to the individual, with a central focus on psychotherapy and counseling. Its interdisciplinary team – psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, and sociologist – supports each person with consistency and care, covering the full range of needs, from individual and group psychotherapy and counseling for individuals, couples, and families, to social support and psychiatric monitoring. Depending on the request of each individual, the appropriate and specially trained professional from our team will take charge to provide targeted, scientifically valid, and meaningful support. The team stands by children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in need of psychotherapy, counseling, or support during periods of intense stress, depression, psychosomatic issues, or more complex difficulties. Their goal is to offer not only treatment but also a safe and humane environment where one can speak, be heard, and find practical solutions with the help of the appropriate specialist. At En Dynamei, you will find everything you need for your mental health – with a team that listens, understands, and supports you every step of the way.

Η Μαρία Αθανασοπούλου, Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια (Αρ. Άδειας: 431651, 07042023), διαθέτει πολυετή κλινική εμπειρία στη Γερμανία και την Ελλάδα, με ιδιαίτερη εξειδίκευση στη θεραπεία του ψυχικού τραύματος.

Παρέχει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία και συμβουλευτική σε ενήλικες και εφήβους, καθώς και ψυχοθεραπεία ζεύγους και συμβουλευτική γονέων, online και δια ζώσης. Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται στα Ελληνικά, Αγγλικά, Γερμανικά και Ιταλικά.

Ιδιαίτερη εμπειρία διαθέτει στην ψυχοθεραπεία στα Γερμανικά και Ιταλικά, τόσο για ανθρώπους που ζουν στην Ελλάδα όσο και για expats στο εξωτερικό, μέσω online συνεδριών.

Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου του Wuppertal στη Γερμανία, με κατεύθυνση στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία (Diplom, 5ετούς φοίτησης), και έχει ολοκληρώσει 5ετές πρόγραμμα επαγγελματικής ειδίκευσης στη Συνθετική Ψυχολογία στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχολογικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (IPP) στο Bochum, με εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική και την Προσωποκεντρική προσέγγιση.

Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει εργασία σε ψυχιατρικές κλινικές και νοσοκομεία, κλινική χρόνιου πόνου, δομές ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης και ιδιωτικά θεραπευτήρια. Έχει εργαστεί επίσης με ανθρώπους που έχουν βιώσει σοβαρά ψυχικά τραύματα, μεταξύ άλλων πρόσφυγες, θύματα πολέμου και βασανιστηρίων.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει εκπαίδευση EMDR και έχει εκπαιδευτεί και εποπτευθεί στην Ego State Therapy, την EMI (Eye Movement Integration) και το Brainspotting. Είναι πιστοποιημένη θεραπεύτρια Κλινικής Ύπνωσης στη Γερμανία και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Θεραπεία Εστιασμένη στο Συναίσθημα (EFT/ΘΕΣ). Παράλληλα, έχει ολοκληρώσει πρόγραμμα εξειδίκευσης του ΕΚΠΑ στις Διαταραχές Πρόσληψης Τροφής και συνεχίζει τη μετεκπαίδευσή της στους τομείς της εξειδίκευσής της.

I am a Greek Clinical Psychologist (MSc) - Psychotherapist that has lived in Greece, Italy and Netherlands. During the last years, I have gained a diverse range of clinical experiences working with individuals and families with a variety of mental health and developmental conditions. I completed my BSc in Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, followed by an MSc degree in Clinical Psychology at Utrecht University. To further my professional development, I am getting trained to become a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist from the Greek Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies, which is accredited by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). During my Bachelor's Internship at Papanikolaou Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, I participated in group therapy sessions, consisted of individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder and other psychotic disorders. I also gained experience in family and couple therapy, utilizing the systemic approach. During my Master's Internship at the Psychiatric Facilities of the General Hospital of Corfu, I provided psychoeducational interventions to individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia and to their families, as well as one-on-one psychotherapy sessions to individuals struggling with emotional issues. At the same time, I participated in group sessions with individuals hospitalized at the Detox Unit of the clinic, who were struggling with addiction issues. During my working experience at a Dyslexia Center, I provided counseling to parents, as well as I conducted individual sessions with children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and other developmental disabilities. In addition, I promoted social skills learning through the use of board games, CBT techniques, role-playing, and various psychoeducational materials. My decision to pursue a career as a psychotherapist stems from a profound love for understanding the intricacies of the human soul. This profession brings me immense fulfillment as it allows me to help individuals feel heard, gain deep self-awareness, and piece together the complex puzzles of their lives. Through this process, I assist them in finding meaning and moving closer to a sense of wholeness.