The program is primarily designed for mental health professionals and graduates of the Humanities (psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, sociologists, graduates of Philosophy – Pedagogy – Psychology), as well as for professionals in other fields whose work requires specialized knowledge and communication skills related to human behavior (such as doctors, nurses, educators, lawyers, and business executives).

Graduates of the Four-Year Program receive the title of Systemic – Family Therapist/Counselor, recognized by:

• Greek Systemic Associations

• The European Family Therapy Association (EFTA)

• The Hellenic Counseling Association (HCA)

• The National Psychotherapy Association of Greece (NPAG)*

Those who meet the required criteria may, upon completion of the third year and with a letter of recommendation from the center, apply to become members of the Hellenic Counseling Association (HCA).

*Provided that all eligibility conditions set by the NPAG are met.

Completion of the program enables graduates to:
• Acquire professional status as a Systemic – Family Therapist/Counselor
• Work privately or within mental health institutions
• Join national and European professional associations
• Apply the Systemic Approach in various settings such as schools, organizations, families, workgroups, and communities

The program is offered in three formats:

Hybrid (Online & In-Person):
Theoretical lectures are conducted online.
Personal development groups and practical training take place in person, either in Athens or Ioannina.

Fully In-Person – Athens:
All activities (lectures, group work, practical training) are conducted at the Athens Center.

Fully In-Person – Ioannina:
All activities are held at the Ioannina Center.
In case of low enrollment, the program will be offered in hybrid form.

Attendance and assessment requirements are the same for all participants, regardless of the program format.

Indicative Thematic Modules of Experiential Seminars / Theoretical Training

• Systemic thinking: Application to families and broader systems

• Core principles of Systemic – Family Therapy

• Historical evolution of family therapy

• Schools of family therapy

• Life cycle of individuals and families

• Fundamentals of counseling

• Psychopathology and treatment through the systemic lens

• Individual systemic therapy

• Couple therapy (Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Integrative Couples Therapy Model)

• Group therapy

• Therapeutic process: Role of the therapist, role of the group, first session, systemic assessment, stages of therapy, systemic interventions

• Special topics (divorce, grief/loss, violence, abuse, LGBTQ+ community, school context, etc.)

• Presentation of other psychotherapeutic approaches (Psychoanalytic–Psychodynamic, Cognitive, Existential)

• Applications/practice in cases of psychopathology, in groups, and educational settings

• Research fundamentals and methodology

• Code of ethics

• Body-centered approaches and trauma therapies

• Common factors in psychotherapy

• Therapist characteristics – developing a professional identity

Personal Development

We place strong emphasis on the personal development of participants—on awareness, understanding, and respect for how they experience their lives and the emotions of others. To this end, we incorporate experiential exercises, supervision of clinical cases, and personal development sessions as part of the training. Key personal development processes include:

• Genogram

• Self-reflection through experiential exercises and supervision groups

• Personal development group (within the training program)

Practical Training

Practical training prepares participants to apply systemic therapeutic techniques by giving them the opportunity to practice what they have learned in real-life sessions. These sessions take place under live clinical supervision, where candidates are guided in real-time by an experienced systemic therapist. Clients involved in this process provide written consent.

The practical training takes place either at the Center in Ioannina or in partner institutions in Athens and other cities. Consistent participation in this process is of critical importance.

Supervision (Group and Individual)

As part of the program, participants receive supervision for clinical cases that originate either from their workplace or the Center itself.

• Participation in group supervision based on experiences from the candidates’ practical training

• Participation in individual supervision sessions with a supervisor

• Handling a clinical case under supervision

• Individual and group assignments throughout the program

• Final thesis project

All participant activities and assignments are supported continuously by the ke.sy.thes team.

For more detailed information, you may request the Study Guide from the Center’s Secretariat.

The purpose of the program is to equip graduates with the ability to carry out effective therapeutic interventions with individuals, couples, families, and professional groups facing psychological difficulties, relational challenges, or organizational issues.

Throughout the program, special emphasis is placed on the personal development of participants—specifically on self-awareness, understanding, and respecting others’ perspectives and emotions. For this reason, the training centers around experiential exercises for personal growth, supervision of trainees’ clinical cases, and observation of therapy sessions.

The program also focuses on the development of professional competencies and therapeutic skills, as well as the personal qualities of each participant.

The total duration of the program is four years (1,995 hours), distributed across seminars/theoretical training, practical experience, professional supervision, and personal development.

Specifically, the 1,995 hours are allocated as follows:

• Seminars / Theoretical Training: 550 hours of coursework and seminars (as outlined in the curriculum above)

• Practical Training: 300 hours

• Professional Supervision: 180 hours

• Personal Development: At least 265 hours

• Personal Study: 700 hours

Due to professional or personal obligations, some participants may need additional time to complete the program.

Course dates and content will be announced at the beginning of the program.

The duration, structure, and content of the program are in accordance with the standards of the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA), the National Psychotherapy Association of Greece (NPAG), the Hellenic Counseling Association (HCA), and other Greek and European organizations.

The annual cost of the new, enriched program is €2,300.

Additional cost applies for participation in a Therapeutic Group (optional and upon arrangement).

The amount can be paid in up to 12 monthly installments (September–August).

The following discounts apply:

• 5% discount for registrations completed by June 30 (early bird)

• €2,100 for full upfront payment or in two installments (October and mid-November)

• €2,060 for unemployed individuals (with valid documentation)

If you qualify for more than one discount category, please contact the administration office for clarification.

To register for the program, you need to complete the ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM provided below.

If you would like us to contact you for more information, you can fill out the EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM.

If you meet the eligibility criteria for the program, a phone call will follow to schedule an individual interview with the program’s Scientific Director.

Please note that the number of available spots is limited.

Contact Details:
Phone: +30 26510 70434, +30 215 215 1946
Email: kesythes@gmail.com