The founder and scientific director of the Center is Elli Tholouli, M.Sc., a psychologist with extensive experience and specialization in CFT through the Compassionate Mind Foundation. She has worked for over two decades with adults, parents and adolescents, and also serves as a trainer and supervisor for mental health professionals in Greece. The Center is a vibrant space of learning, empathy and support, aspiring to contribute to the creation of a society centered on people and compassion as a way of life.