Program 2026/2027
Gignesthai | Hellenic Association for Existential Psychology
Dates and times of activities for the academic year 2026/2027
In the sections below, you can find information on the dates and times of the activities scheduled by Gignesthai for the current academic year. These sections provide the exact dates of the introductory interviews, the monthly two-day seminars, and the study groups on therapeutic skills offered as part of the Integrated Program in Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Introductory Interviews for the Program
The introductory interviews are intended for prospective students wishing to participate in the Integrated Training Program in Existential Counseling and Psychotherapy and are conducted by appointment with the program’s instructors. Prior to the interviews, candidates should first contact Gignesthai by sending their professional biography (CV) via email to info@gignesthai.gr
and then follow up with a phone call to the program office for all necessary detailed instructions.
Introduction to the Existential Approach
The introductory seminar – Introduction to the Existential Approach: Existential Approach in Psychotherapy and Counseling – is intended for those who wish, now or in the future, to participate in Gignesthai’s Integrated Program in Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy. Please note that attendance at the four-hour introductory seminar is mandatory for all participants in the first and second seminar cycles of the Integrated Program in Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Monday, September 28, 2026. Hours: 18:00 – 22:00
Two-day Seminars – Webinars 2026/2027
The two-day seminars (approximately one per month) are held at Gignesthai’s facilities in Marousi and are simultaneously broadcast online via Zoom. Attendance is mandatory for all participants in Gignesthai’s Integrated Program in Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy. These monthly seminars are also open to the wider public under certain conditions*, and their topics are announced and posted on our website progressively throughout the academic year.
Hours: Fridays: 18:00 – 21:00 | Saturdays: 10:00 – 18:00
- September: Monday 28.09.2026**
- October: Friday 09.10.2026 and Saturday 10.10.2026
- November: Friday 06.11.2026 and Saturday 07.11.2026
- December: Friday 04.12.2026 and Saturday 05.12.2026
- January: Friday 15.01.2027 and Saturday 16.01.2027
- February: Friday 05.02.2027 and Saturday 06.02.2027
- March: Friday 05.03.2027, Saturday 06.03.2027, and Sunday 07.03.2027***
- April: Friday 09.04.2027 and Saturday 10.04.2027
- May: Friday 07.05.2027 and Saturday 08.05.2027
- June: Friday 04.05.2027 and Saturday 05.05.2027
* Those not enrolled in the program but interested in the monthly seminars must reserve a spot in advance by contacting Gignesthai’s office via email: info@gignesthai.gr. The participation fee is €80 per seminar for external participants. Upon completion of each two-day seminar, a certificate of attendance is provided to those who request it.
** Introductory seminar. Hours: 18:00 – 22:00. *** Experiential seminar outside Athens.
Therapeutic Skills Study Groups
The weekly meetings of the study groups are exclusively intended for participants enrolled in one of the four autonomous and self-contained cycles of annual seminars of Gignesthai’s Integrated Program in Existential Counseling and Psychotherapy. They are held on a separate day, depending on the participant’s seminar cycle. The meetings take place three times a month from 18:00 to 21:00, and once a month from 18:00 to 22:00. The exact days on which they are held are announced to participants at the beginning of the program.
Farewell Ceremony
Farewell Ceremony for Gignesthai Graduates for the Academic Year 2026/2027. The graduation ceremony is open to all participants in Gignesthai’s Integrated Program in Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy, to alumni of Gignesthai, and, of course, to all relatives and friends of the program’s graduates.
- Monday, June 28, 2027. Start time: 19:00
Participating in the Program
The Integrated Program in Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy takes place at Gignesthai’s facilities in Marousi, located at 33 Herodotou Street, right next to the KAT metro station on Line 1 of the Athens Metro.
Although, as noted below, there is the possibility for individuals living outside Athens or even outside Greece — or for those who may have permanent or temporary mobility issues — to attend the program online, we strongly encourage those who are able to make the effort to attend the sessions in person. Choosing the easier, more convenient option of online attendance is discouraged, as attending seminars and classes in person greatly contributes to group cohesion and significantly facilitates the conduct of experiential exercises.
Attending Online
Gignesthai provides individuals who reside permanently outside Athens, or possibly in another country (which, for obvious reasons, should nevertheless not have a significant time difference from Greece), or who are unable to attend in person due to disability (although our facilities are fully equipped with all the necessary infrastructure for people with mobility impairments), with the opportunity to attend the Integrated Program in Existential Counselling and Psychotherapy entirely online. Participants who choose to attend the program in this manner participate actively in all the two-day seminars and study groups of their respective year, as well as in the experiential exercises that these frequently include, through live connection via the Zoom videoconferencing platform.
Online attendance of the program must be discussed and agreed upon with the administration of Gignesthai at the beginning of the academic year by those intending to participate in the program.
Discover the Specialization Program
Follow the link below to explore the structure and admission requirements of the Integrated Training Program in Existential Counseling and Psychotherapy.