Stefanakou Barbara , MSc

Barbara Stefanakou is a psychologist – family and group psychotherapist with many years of experience working therapeutically with individuals, families, and groups.

Academic Background

She studied Psychology at the American College of Greece, where she earned her BA, and went on to complete a postgraduate degree in Cros-cultural Psychology at Brunel University London. She then trained in Systemic Thinking, Family Therapy, and Group Therapy at the Athens Institute of Anthropos (AIA).

Association /Companies

She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Society for Systemic Therapy (ELESYTH) and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). She is the founder of F.e.e.l. Personal Development Center (formerly known as Open School) and a trainer at the Athenian Institute of Anthropos (AIA). She also collaborates with HELLAS EAP. HELLAS EAP.

Personal Interests

What inspires her most in her work is seeing people grow and change. She is fascinated by the journey of discovering new parts of ourselves and uncovering strengths and possibilities that may have been hidden for years. She finds it deeply rewarding to see families flourish and to watch children who may have struggled at first gradually find their confidence, discover their strengths, and reach their full potential.

Areas of Specialization

Her areas of specialization include working with individuals, families, groups and intercultural couples, as well as supporting individuals and families navigating the challenges and transitions associated with divorce. She also specializes in designing and delivering community-based interventions aimed at promoting mental well-being, connection, and personal growth. She has extensive experience providing therapeutic and counseling support both in person and online.

Professional Collaborations

She has collaborated with educational institutions, companies, and professional associations in Greece and abroad. Among the organizations she has collaborated with are: the Athens University of Economics and Business, Papadopoulos Publishing, Athens College, the Olympia International Film Festival, and Citibank. She has also delivered numerous talks and experiential workshops focusing on emotional development, group dynamics, parenting, and education

With extensive experience in therapy and training, Barbara Stefanakou supports individuals and groups in developing greater self-awareness, managing their emotions, and improving their overall quality of life.