Psychotherapists

Gianneli Mara is a Psychologist - certified Systemic Psychotherapist and holds a professional practice license. She studied Psychology at Panteion University and is pursuing her postgraduate studies in the Human Resources Management department at the University of Northampton, UK. She has attended seminars on stress management, eating disorders, and positive psychology. She has worked in initiatives and organizations with individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as with mental health disorders. She provides online sessions to adolescents, adults, as well as couples and families.

Soumpasi Nikoleta MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist offering specialized psychological support services through online sessions. She is a graduate of Psychology and holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Her specialization focuses on the Integrative Psychotherapy Model, which combines Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Psychodynamic approaches. Her continuous professional development through workshops, conferences, and training programs ensures the application of the most current methods in the field of mental health.

She has gained valuable experience working in significant institutions such as the Care Unit for Elderly with Dementia and Alzheimer’s “Aktios,” the psychotherapeutic center Roots Wellness CENTER, and the Association for the Protection of Children and Persons with Disabilities. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist in public schools, providing psychosocial support to children with neurodevelopmental disorders, contributing to their smooth integration and development within the educational and social environment.

Since 2021, she has been practicing privately, providing psychological support for issues including anxiety and stress, panic attacks, grief, depression, anger management, and more. Through the Integrative Psychotherapy Model, she adjusts her approach to the needs of each client, aiming at meaningful support and improvement of their quality of life.

Η Κωνσταντινίδου Λένια είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος-Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, εξειδικευμένη στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) και κάτοχος Άδειας Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος.

Στην επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική εμπειρία στην ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και εφήβων. Αναλαμβάνει θεραπευόμενους που αντιμετωπίζουν αγχώδεις διαταραχές, κρίσεις πανικού, κατάθλιψη και ευρύτερες δυσκολίες διάθεσης, καθώς και ζητήματα διαχείρισης άγχους και στρες. Παράλληλα, υποστηρίζει ανθρώπους που βιώνουν δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές και οικογενειακές σχέσεις, συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, πένθος και απώλεια, προσαρμογή σε σημαντικές αλλαγές ζωής, καθώς και ζητήματα ταυτότητας και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης.

Στο πλαίσιο της ψυχοθεραπευτικής της πρακτικής, προσφέρει έναν ασφαλή χώρο όπου ο θεραπευόμενος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και να γνωρίσει σε βαθύτερο επίπεδο τον εαυτό και τις ανάγκες του. Μέσα από μια σχέση εμπιστοσύνης, στηρίζει τον θεραπευόμενο να αναγνωρίσει μοτίβα σκέψης, συναισθήματα και συμπεριφορές, να διερευνήσει τις ρίζες τους και να καλλιεργήσει πιο λειτουργικούς τρόπους να σχετίζεται με τον εαυτό του και με τους άλλους.

Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών στην «Κλινική Ψυχολογία» από το Πανεπιστήμιο Leiden της Ολλανδίας. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία από την Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών και έχει παρακολουθήσει σειρά εξειδικευμένων εργαστηρίων στο αντικείμενο. Επιπλέον, έχει ολοκληρώσει μετεκπαίδευση στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία στην Α' Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του ΕΚΠΑ και στο Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής, ενώ διαθέτει μετεκπαίδευση στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία Παιδιών και Εφήβων από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία για την Προαγωγή της Ψυχιατρικής και των Συναφών Επιστημών.

Έχει εργαστεί σε δημόσιες δομές ψυχικής υγείας, όπως η Εταιρεία Κοινωνικής Ψυχιατρικής Π. Σακελλαρόπουλος, όπου μέχρι σήμερα παρέχει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία και ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη. Έχει επίσης προσφέρει τις υπηρεσίες της στην ΑΜΚΕ ΙΑΣΙΣ, στο πλαίσιο της κατ' οίκον ψυχιατρικής περίθαλψης, καθώς και στον Σύλλογο Φίλων Παιδιών με Καρκίνο «ΕΛΠΙΔΑ». Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί σε Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών, αναλαμβάνοντας ψυχοθεραπευτικές συνεδρίες και συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής με στόχο τη διαχείριση διαφορετικών δυσκολιών που προκύπτουν στο οικογενειακό πλαίσιο. Σήμερα συνεργάζεται με Δημόσιες Δομές Ψυχικής Υγείας και Κέντρα Ψυχοθεραπείας, αναλαμβάνοντας την ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και εφήβων που αντιμετωπίζουν ποικίλες δυσκολίες, όπως αγχώδεις διαταραχές, καταθλιπτικά συμπτώματα, ζητήματα διαχείρισης θυμού και δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις.

Παράλληλα, συμμετέχει σε ερευνητικά προγράμματα στον τομέα της πρόληψης και της κλινικής ψυχολογίας και έχει ενεργή παρουσία σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια.

Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχιζόμενης επαγγελματικής της κατάρτισης, διατηρεί σταθερή εποπτεία και ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία, με στόχο την παροχή ποιοτικών και σύγχρονων υπηρεσιών ψυχικής υγείας. Προσφέρει συνεδρίες δια ζώσης και online.

Giannikou Sofia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist providing online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is currently training in Systemic - Existential Psychotherapy. She is attending the postgraduate program "Clinical Mental Health" at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has received Certification in Applied Counseling, Mental Health, Recovery, and Community Integration from the World Health Organization and a Training Certification in Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis (SPSS). She has also been trained as a Counselor in Prevention and Support in cases of Gender-Based Violence at Work and in the Assessment of Suicidality and Suicide Risk. She has attended numerous seminars (“Elements of Clinical Psychiatry,” “Cognitive Functions and Mental Empowerment,” “Crisis Interventions and Mental Health First Aid,” “Counseling and Career Guidance,” “Conflict Management in the Workplace"). She is trained in administering and evaluating cognitive functions using scales such as MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) and ECAS (Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural ALS Screen). She has conducted Psychoeducations on Conflict Management in the Workplace, Systems That Shape Us, Losses and Transitions as Existential Development. She has volunteered in Mental Health and the psychosocial support telephone line 10306.

She handles a wide range of cases, always prioritizing the best possible care for each individual seeking support. She possesses particular expertise in Systemic - Existential Psychotherapy, Anxiety and Stress Management, Psychoses, Trauma, and Psychoeducation.

Sotiropoulou Ifigeneia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kolonaki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a master's diploma in Counseling Psychology from the University of Athens. She specialized in systemic psychotherapy through the clinical program at the "Logou Psychis" Institute of Education and Research.

She has experience in Parent Counseling as a group coordinator, as well as counseling children and adolescents. She provides individual and group therapy for adults and couples. Additionally, as an adult educator and seminar presenter, she conducts seminars and lectures aimed at raising public awareness on a variety of topics.

Piliati Ioanna is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist and maintains private practices in Vrilissia and Chalandri. She specializes in Systemic - Family Counseling and therapy for individuals and couples. She is a regular member of the Greek and European Association of Counseling. She works with individuals, couples, families, parents, and groups on issues related to gender identity, sexual difficulties, interpersonal relationships, anxiety problems, panic attacks, and other emotional difficulties and mood disorders, grief, and more. Within a framework of protection, safety, and acceptance, she works aiming at the psychological support of adolescents and adults. She focuses on highlighting their skills and psychological resources to empower them and achieve a harmonious life with balance. She has 25 years of experience and expertise in the fields of communication and personal development. She has collaborated with a wide network of individuals and groups with very diverse backgrounds, experiences, needs, behaviors, and lifestyles. She places great importance on the human need for understanding, acceptance, and support. She is an ally to the individual regarding their interpersonal relationships and the various challenges they face in different phases of their changing life. After her personal engagement with Systemic Psychotherapy, she decided to change her career path by obtaining a degree in Psychology and specializing in Systemic Counseling - Family Therapy.

Venizelea Amalia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist maintaining a private practice in Ilisia. She is a graduate of Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She also specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy for Adults, Children, and Adolescents at the Institute of Research and Behavioral Therapy. She has clinical experience having worked as a Psychologist at Aeginiteio Hospital as well as at the Day Center of the Regional Development and Mental Health Company. Additionally, she worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist at the Vyronas - Kaisariani Community Mental Health Center, specifically in the Adult Department, in the Children and Adolescents Unit of the Peristeri Mental Health Center, and in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute of Research and Behavioral Therapy. Finally, since 2021, she has been working as a Psychologist-Psychotherapist in the Endocrinology Unit of the University of Athens. In her office, she manages cases across the full spectrum of psychology and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focusing on interpersonal relationships and anxiety and mood disorders.

Mpani Vanesa is a graduate of the Psychology Department at Panteion University and specialized in the Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Adult Therapy through the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. She is currently furthering her specialization in Schema Therapy at the Hellenic Society of Schema Therapy. Her research work has been presented at Panteion University and at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior. Previously, she has collaborated with the mental health services center "Arsi," the rehabilitation and recovery center "Medical Exercise," and the supported living residence "To Petagma." Since 2019, she has maintained a private practice in Koukaki.

Alexandra Xatzistaurou is a Psychologist working at the Aeromedical Centre of the Air Force General Hospital, while also maintaining her private practice "My Family Nest" in Chalandri, where she provides psychotherapeutic services to children and adults. She holds a professional license to practice Psychology. She has a degree in psychology (B.Sc. in Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, UK) as well as a postgraduate degree in Counseling Psychology (M.Sc. in Person-Centered Counselling, University of Strathclyde, UK). Additionally, she completed her studies in music, obtaining a degree in violin, and is a graduate of the three-year Master’s Educational Program in Music Therapy, conducted in collaboration with the Thessaloniki Music Therapy Centre, the Thessaloniki Music College, and New York University (USA). Furthermore, she is certified in the use and interpretation of the MMPI-2 personality psychometric test (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®-2). She has teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate programs at British universities as well as experience in the design and implementation of corporate staff training. She also has teaching experience in conservatories in Thessaloniki, as well as at the Music Schools of Drama and Karditsa. She has clinical music therapy experience with children with autism, Down syndrome, emotional difficulties, learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders. She provides counseling to parents on issues related to education, emotional empowerment, and the development of social skills in children and adolescents. Additionally, she works with adults individually and in groups on Personal Development, integrating Expressive Arts into the psychotherapeutic process. Finally, she is a collaborator with Attachment Parenting Hellas and a member of the Professional Association of Art Therapists (ESTheT).

Katsari Christina is a Psychologist - Existential Psychotherapist specializing in individuals with cancer experience and maintains a private practice in central Athens. She was born in 1971 in Athens. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire and is a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Existential Phenomenological Psychotherapy Daseinanalysis. She coordinated a group in the EPIPSY (Research University Institute of Mental Health)/Ministry of Culture Cultural Prescription program for the years 2024-25, while volunteering at Pnoi Agapis in the mental empowerment program for individuals with cancer experience and caregivers "Leafy Relations" during the same period. She draws inspiration from Nature, Art, and Philosophy, incorporating their patterns into the psychotherapeutic encounter. Having personally undergone the trial of cancer, she has focused on research and therapeutic approaches for the psychological support of cancer patients.

Bpokou Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kifisia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate studies (MSc), earning a master's degree in Liaison Psychiatry from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her psychotherapeutic training, she participates in the Educational Program in Cognitive Psychotherapies at the Research University Institute of Mental Health (EPIΨY). She has also completed basic training in EMDR Therapy at TACT HELLAS as well as in the administration, interpretation, and scoring of diagnostic tools (WAIS-IV, WISC, SCID II, SCID-5, MMPI II). She has gained experience through her internship in Psychology and Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Institute for Rational Emotive and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and collaborates with the Neurodevelopmental Disorders department of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic at Aeginiteio Hospital. Finally, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and clinical psychology.

Eugenidou Christina is a Psychologist specializing in adolescents and adults and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Sheffield, UK, and two postgraduate degrees from Vrije Universiteit and University College London, respectively. Her experience over the past 10 years includes working with adolescents (both Greek and those with refugee or immigrant backgrounds), women victims of domestic violence, as well as adults. She accepts cases either online or in person.

Dimou Lito is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. She is a member of the Borromean Knot Society of the New Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis. Her approach is psychoanalytically oriented, having trained at the Center for Psychoanalytic Research in Athens - Institute of the Freudian Field - Lacanian Orientation. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a Master's degree in Social and Cultural Psychology (MSc Social & Cultural Psychology) from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She has worked in mental health organizations and has been a scientific collaborator at the Day Center “Franco Basaglia” of the Regional Development and Mental Health Society (E.P.A.S.Y). She possesses extensive research experience, having participated in academic research, scientific conferences, and round tables with publications. She has served as a coordinator in empowerment and advocacy groups for mental health service users at an E.P.A.S.Y Day Center and has conducted Theatrical Play and Improvisation with children at the Social Migrant Hangout in Exarchia. She participates in a series of postgraduate seminars aimed at continuously updating her knowledge on new scientific developments.

Spartinou Zozefin MSc is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Petralona. She initially studied Molecular Biology in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee, United Kingdom, but her postgraduate studies at the American College of Greece Deree focused on Psychology. Additionally, she holds a master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy from the Department of Psychology at the American College of Greece Deree, and she continues to train in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Athens Center for the Study of the Human AKMA. She has worked as a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist at the American College of Greece Deree and at the 1st Municipal Clinic of the Municipality of Athens. She has maintained her private practice in Petralona since 2022, providing personalized services tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Poleni Marina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has subsequently completed postgraduate studies (MSc) in Counseling Psychology at the University of Thessaly. As part of her ongoing professional development in the field of Psychology, she continuously attends seminars and conferences. She has worked as a Psychologist in various institutions in Athens and Thessaloniki, such as the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) "Zeuxis" and the Therapeutic Center for Dependent Individuals - KETHEA Strofi. With a focus on continuous training and appropriately responding to the psychological needs of individuals, she has been providing professional support to adults and adolescents since 2019. Consistency, respect, and collaboration are characteristics of her professional identity.

Η Φύτρου Γεωργία MA είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Πετρούπολη. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών.

Έχει ολοκληρώσει 4ετή εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή - Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία από το Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, που οδηγεί σε πιστοποίηση από τον EACBT. Ακολούθως, παρακολούθησε πρόγραμμα ειδίκευσης στην Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία παιδιών και εφήβων και στην Συμβουλευτική Γονέων από το κέντρο Εντροπία. Τέλος, έχει γνωρίσει την Θεραπεία Ψυχικού Τραύματος (Τραυματοθεραπεία) μέσα από εκπαιδευτικά σεμινάρια στην μέθοδο DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) από τον ίδιο τον δημιουργό του μοντέλου, Frank Corrigan, καθώς και εκπροσώπους του στην Ελλάδα, στο Level I & II. Αντίστοιχα, έχει συμμετάσχει στην εκπαίδευση του Level I στο μοντέλο του Brainspotting.

Στο παρόν, ολοκληρώνει τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στο ΔΠΜΣ του ΕΚΠΑ και του Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου "Σχολική Συμβουλευτική και Καθοδήγηση".

Επαγγελματικά ασχολείται τόσο με ενήλικο και εφηβικό πληθυσμό όσο και με παιδιατρικό.

Στο πλαίσιο των προπτυχιακών της σπουδών πραγματοποίησε πρακτική άσκηση στο Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο Αθηνών (Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού). Εν συνεχεία, μετακόμισε στην Κρήτη όπου εργάστηκε στην Αστική Μη Κερδοσκοπική Εταιρία «Αρωγή» και συγκεκριμένα στην Κινητή Μονάδα Ψυχικής Υγείας Λασιθίου.