"The person is not the problem. The person is the person, and the problem is the problem."
Michael White
Maria Fragkaki
11/12/2025
For some, it has a red color; for others, black. Some say it feels like a balloon, others like an animal, or a plant. For some, it has a name; for others, it’s simply anxiety. One way or another, it’s an experience most of us know. It is not weakness — it is a natural reaction of the body when it feels threat, uncertainty, or pressure.
Ilias Gkoumas
11/2/2024
Mental health is closely tied to self-awareness and self-acceptance. Raising awareness about stigma and loneliness, often accompanying mental health difficulties, is crucial for enhancing resilience and fostering better relationships with ourselves. Understanding our worth is vital in overcoming these challenges.
Maria Fragkaki
10/4/2024
As social beings, in our effort to make friends, connect, fall in love, and stand out, we often fill our lives with unknown guests. It is important to set boundaries with each “guest” so as not to end up emotionally and mentally drained. Don’t be afraid or ashamed to set boundaries. Boundaries are not barriers but tools for the growth and strengthening of relationships. They also promote individual and emotional safety, which, at the end of the day, will allow you to enjoy yourself!
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Maria Fragkaki
9/4/2024
Every change causes stress and uncertainty, affecting both the brain and the individual’s system. Resistance to change is expected. However, change is considered essential for our development.
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We are Maria Fragkaki and Ilias Goumas, psychotherapists specializing in System and Family Therapy. Our shared interest in human relationships and our passion for narrative therapy led us to create Psychotherapy Tale. Here, we are ready to listen to your stories and co-create them with the goal of self-awareness and the development of new perspectives.
