Phoebe holds a Bachelor degree in Psychology, a Master (MSc) in Social Clinical Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Approach. She is also trained in Eating Disorders and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the Greek Association of Behavioral Research and Therapy in Thessaloniki. She has been working as a psychologist in several mental health institutions, both for adults and children, such as social services, hospitals, mental health centres and psychotherapy/counselling centres. She has also been teaching in many private education institutes. Currently, she is practicing psychotherapy privately. Moreover, she is a speaker at international conferences and seminars, while her main field of research is eating disorders and schemata, post-traumatic stress and coping and cognitive psychotherapy.

Georgia holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Cognitive Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is specialised in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and in Group Therapy, and she is certified as an Advanced level Schema Therapist. She has worked for several years as a tutor and an adult educator. Since 2008, she is coordinating parents’ counseling groups for the Institution of Youth and Lifelong Learning. She works as a lecturer at undergraduate psychology programmes. She also works at private practice as a psychologist and a group therapist. She has published articles in academic and scientific journals and has made numerous presentations at international conferences. Her research interests are in the area of health psychology, psychopathology, psycholinguistics, cognitive-behavioral therapy, group therapy and schema therapy.

Eleftheria holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Ioannina, and an MSc in Social -Clinical Psychology of Addiction and Psychosocial Problems from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her education and vocational training is primarily based on 12-step / Self-Help philosophy and Humanistic approach. She has been trained at an Addiction Treatment Community (KETHEA) in theoretical and practical issues of Group Psychotherapy. Also she has attended seminars and workshops concerning personal development issues. Her working experience concerns mostly counseling services, psychosocial support and sensitisation to drug addicts and their families, children in need and special groups who confront the risk of marginalisation at the job market, teaching and supervising responsibilities at the field of the education of pre- school aged children. Since 2009, she coordinates parents’ counseling groups for the Institution of Youth and Lifelong Learning and she also works as a lecturer at undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programmes. Since July 2016 she works at the non-governmental organization ‘Save the Children’ as a Child Protection Officer.

Apostolos graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, with a degree in Psychology and an MSc in Cognitive Psychology. He also holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University (The Netherlands) and has received extensive training in cognitive - behavioural therapy. He has been working as a psychologist and educator in various institutions (Municipality of Kalamaria, ARSIS - NGO, Institute of Continuing Education for Adults - Ministry of Education, and Mediterranean College). He has participated in many research studies and published papers in scientific journals and conferences. He is also studying philosophy in the School of Philosophy and Pedagogy (AUTH). Since December 2015 he works as a psychologist at the Centre for Life supporting people with HIV/AIDS.

Georgia holds a PhD in Information Studies from the Department of Information Studies of the University of Sheffield, a Master of Arts in Librarianship from the same Department and a Bachelor in Philology from the University of Crete. She is an adjunct Lecturer at the Department of Librarianship and Information Systems of the Technological Educational Institution of Thessaloniki. She has worked as a research associate in several research projects, specialising in Information Systems, e-learning technologies and social sciences research methods. Her research interests lie in the areas of educational informatics, information systems analysis, on-line learning, social sciences research methodology and qualitative data analysis.

Evangelia holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the Department of Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and an MSc in Psychology & Counselling from Manchester Metropolitan University (UK). She has been trained in Cognitive-behavioural therapy and has also completed training on Systemic therapy. She has more than 15 years of teaching experience at undergraduate & postgraduate psychology programmes in various private and public educational institutes. She has been also working as a Scientific Associate in research projects and clinical trials at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Evangelia has published a series of articles in scientific journals and has made numerous presentations at International and European conferences. She is member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and currently works towards Chartership for the division of Research and Academics at BPS. At present, Ms. Nakopoulou also has a private practice and continues her research in the areas of health and social psychology.

George holds a BSc in Accounting from the Technological Institute of Piraeus, a BSc in Mathematics and an MSc in Statistics and Modeling from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Also he is PhD candidate of the Department of Applied Informatics, University of Macedonia. He has worked for several years as a professor and has worked in various projects as a statistician. He is rapporteur in LAEK’s training programs and has published works in international scientific researches. His research interests are statistical analysis, the statistical quality control, operational research, Markov and semi-Markov processes, time series study. George is responsible for teaching the Research Methods and Ethics at Mediterranean College.

Evgenia received her Diploma Degree in Psychology from the School of Social Sciences, University of Crete, has completed the MSc Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology from the School of Psychology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). Since 2016, she is a PhD candidate at the Psychology Department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and also attends the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training programme of the Greek Association of Behavioral Research. She has worked in elementary schools, where she was organising experiential workshops for students, as well as in various domains as a neuropsychologist. Since 2014, she has been working in the Department of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic, General Peripheral Hospital Papageorgiou of Thessaloniki as a research associative. Her research activity concerns Cognitive deficits in 1st psychotic episode patients and issues of biological psychology. She has published articles in scientific journals and has also attended conferences with oral and poster announcements.

Melina holds a BSc (Hons) and a PhD in Psychology (University of Sunderland, UK in cooperation with the University of Crete, Greece). The main body of her work concerns the integration of quantitative and qualitative methodologies in health psychology and consumer behaviour. The findings of her research have been presented at several international conferences and contributed to books and articles. She has been teaching research methods and statistics and supervising projects for more than 15 years. She has worked as an Independent contractor in research projects at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has extensive experience in student career guidance. Her areas of interest include the integration of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, organisational psychology and consumer behaviour.

Lemonia holds a BSc Degree in Psychology and an MSc Degree in Counselling. During her postgraduate studies, she has been professionally trained in different psychotherapy techniques and interventions as well as in the use of psychometric tools, from the University of Thessaly and the University of Athens. In the past she has worked and completed her clinical practice in psychiatric hospitals and mental structures for children and adults in the UK (NHS) and Greece. She has worked as a psychologist for the Municipality of Pallini, providing counselling services and support to socially vulnerable groups. As a researcher, she has worked with the Athens University Research Institute & Mental Health, the University of Thessaly and the Aristotle University, mainly providing psychological support and psycho-education to parents, children and teachers.

George Thomas holds a BSc in Psychology (BSc) and a Masters in Psychology (MSc) from the University of Northumbria at Newcastle and Essex University (UK) respectively. He worked for several years as a psychologist at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica (PS.H.A.) and 414 SNEN Psychiatric Hospital. He is a trainer in educational seminars cooperating with private and public bodies working in the field of mental health (KYPEKO, KETHI, COSMOANELIXIS). He also works privately as a psychotherapist.

Elena is a psychologist graduated from the Department of Psychology, University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree in Mental Health, University of Athens. She works as a psychologist in structure and social rehabilitation of the Association of Psychosocial Health of Children and Adolescents (APHCA) while teaching at Mediterranean College in the Counselling & Psychology (HND) programme and at the Corinth Center for Adult Education and Vocational Training. She has completed numerous trainings and qualifications of different psychotherapeutic approaches and has published papers in scientific journals and conferences. She teaches: Counselling Skills, Personal Development, Humanistic Approaches to Counselling, Gestalt Approaches to Counselling, Client Work, Counselling, Psychology and Nutrition, Human Relations and Communication, Evolutionary Psychology and Risk and crisis management - Prevention of emergencies. Her research interests focus on issues which concern the areas of Clinical Psychology of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Personal Growth, Self-Knowledge.

Evangelia has completed a Psychology degree at the University of Derby. She continued her studies in the UK at City University and Regent’s college. She was drawn by the Existential/phenomenological psychology and in 2006 begun her training at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. She has worked with children, teenagers and adults in a wide range of settings. She has recently completed a Professional doctorate in Existential Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy from Middlesex University. She resided in Athens in 2010 were she is now setting up a private practice, working voluntarily in several organisations and is developing her academic career.

Konstantina has a degree in Psychology (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) and a Master’s Degree in Counselling (University of Hull). She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral therapy (IBRT) and in Dialectical Behavior Therapy Foundational Training (The Linehan Institute, Behavioral Tech). She has worked for two N.G.O.s conducting counseling for vulnerable social groups and victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. She is currently working in private practice.

Penelope holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and an MSc in Health Psychology from the University of Luton (UK), and a Doctoral degree (PhD) in Social and Health Psychology from the University of Westminster (UK). She has worked for several years as a lecturer at the University of Westminster at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Dr Louka has published an array of articles in academic and scientific journals and has made numerous presentations at international conferences. She is also a Chartered Member / division of health (CPsychol) and an Associate Fellow (AFBPsS) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). At present, Dr. Louka also has a private practice and continues her research in the areas of health psychology, social psychology, research methods and statistical analysis.

Eleni is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the Panteion University of Athens, and holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology of Education (MSc) from the UCL Institute of Education (University of London). She attended specialised courses in Special Education for Children with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs with emphasis on practical training and planning of intervention and support programmes (2nd Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens). She has gained clinical experience working with children and adolescents in individual and group settings. She has worked as a psychologist in elementary schools being responsible for the assessment and support of students with special educational needs. She has also participated in research activities focusing on groups of uninsured cancer patients in collaboration with a cancer support non-governmental organization.

Markella has completed her Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at Regent’s University. She has also completed a Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis (HUUK) and a Graduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology (City University). Lastly, she has completed an MSc in Applied Psychology (Surrey University) and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology (Surrey University). Within these years she has developed an interest in teaching and while in the UK and Greece she has taught different seminars. The last 8 years, she has worked in various research projects and has been counselling clients of various ages within the private and public sector, including schools and hospitals in Greece and the UK. Currently, she works privately providing counselling and supervision and is an active researcher. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and teaches in Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes at Mediterranean College.

Angelika holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Social Studies (with a major in Psychology) from the University of Crete and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (Conversion) from the University of Nottingham. She has completed her Counselling Psychology training (PGDip, MSc, post-MSc) at Roehampton University and is a DPsych (top-up) graduate in Counselling Psychology from City University London. She has worked as a trainee Counselling Psychologist in NHS, as well as various private and public mental health services in London, providing counselling and psychotherapy to people with a range of psychological and interpersonal difficulties. She has also worked at the Institute of Mental and Sexual Health in Athens offering telephone support and one-to-one therapy to men, women and couples with mental health and/ or sexual problems. She is currently in private practice, providing counselling and psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and couples, as well as clinical supervision to counselling and psychology students. She is a BPS-chartered and HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist (CPsychol), as well as an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS) and a  member of the Panhellenic Psychological Association.

Panagiota holds a BSc in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and an MSc in Media Psychology from Panteion University of Athens. Her second MSc in Clinical Neuroscience was obtained from the Institute of Neurology, University College of London. She gained her clinical experience working with patients suffering from epilepsy and other neurodegenerative disorders (adults and children) at the National Hospital of London (NHNN), providing neurocognitive diagnostic evaluations and rehabilitation services. Since 2008, she is scientific associate of “Hygeia” Hospital, where, apart from testing patients after brain injury and neurological diseases, she provides neuropsychological evaluations for patients pre- and post-DBS surgery. She works in private practice with patients suffering from neurocognitive disorders and offers rehabilitation treatments. She is a member of the SEPS, while holding an active role in clinical research and a variety of scientific publications.

Eleni is a Clinical -Child Psychologist and has obtained her PhD and her MA at the University of Essex, in the field of Psychoanalytic Studies and her BSc in Psychology at the same university. She has been trained in observing and recording the developmental stages that an infant goes through (mother-infant observation Tavistock Clinic)  as well as observing and recording the dynamics that develop in the family setting, (University of Essex, Center for Psychoanalytic Studies). Throughout her career she has been employed by private settings specialising in adult, child and adolescent therapeutic intervention. She was also employed by schools (Claydon Highschool) and a school-children’s home (The Ryes School). Additionally, she was employed by North Essex Mental Health Partnership as an assistant child psychotherapist. In Academia, she has served as a Teacher Assistant, where she organised and held seminar groups for undergraduate and postgraduate students (University of Essex). She was also a coordinator of team supporting students with difficulties adapting to the University’s environment (University of Essex). She has presented papers to European and international conferences.