Psychologist for Psycotherapy LGBTQ in Kato Toumpa

Stathaki Aleksia Kai Synergates is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist maintaining private practice offices in Thessaloniki. She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has collaborated with the Center for Abused Women/E.K.A.PSY, the Support Association for Psoriatic Patients "KALYPSO," and the Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, both clinically and in research. Always up to date with scientific developments through conferences, workshops, and seminars, she directs and writes for the website PSYCHOLOGUEIA, and has published her first book entitled: Child and Nutrition. Furthermore, she specializes in depression, parental counseling, and anxiety and mood disorders.

Artemis Stefanidou Tsiavou is a licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapist, trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

She provides individual psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents (12+), aiming to support the understanding of psychological difficulties, the stabilization of symptoms, and the improvement of daily functioning. She has experience working with anxiety, panic attacks, emotional distress, relationship difficulties, anger management, and self-esteem issues.

In her professional experience, she has worked in demanding clinical and community mental health settings, including work with court-referred cases, developing skills in crisis management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining a consistent therapeutic framework.

Her training is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in accordance with the European standards of the EABCT. She places particular emphasis on building a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship, where clients can explore their difficulties with respect and without judgment.

Giazitzi Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which is recommended as the treatment of choice for a variety of mental disorders and is particularly effective.

She maintains private practices in Thessaloniki and Serres, providing psychotherapeutic services both in person and online to adults, adolescents, couples, and families.

She completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a degree in "Global Medicine and Health Crisis Management".

Since 2021, she has specialized in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy.

From May 2019 to June 2024, she worked with NGOs on various UNICEF programs such as Child Protection (Child and Family Support Hubs) and subsequently the support of all children in education (All Children in Education).

Within the framework of this work, she participated in the design and support of cases involving domestic violence, as well as cases of severe anxiety, depression, phobias, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and various mental disorders requiring support. In 2021, she held a coordinating role in the Child Protection program in the Serres field.

Martzivanou Maria is a certified Psychotherapist in Person-Centered Therapy, Focusing Experiential Therapy, as well as Existential Therapy, with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She has specialized in Positive Psychology and Medical Psychology, focusing on understanding the relationship between the mind and body, the psychosomatic expression of trauma, and the needs of individuals living with chronic or acute physical pain. Through extensive training and experiential practice, she has successfully integrated Western psychology with Eastern philosophy, building bridges between the mind, body, and spirit. Her approach honors the human existence as a whole, which does not need to be “fixed” but to find a space where it can be heard, to feel, and to unfold. She has provided voluntary services in social institutions such as the YMCA of Thessaloniki and the orphanage "Agios Stylianos." Finally, she is specialized in EFT Couples Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Psychosomatic Pain Treatment, Psychotherapy & Diagnosis of Adults with ADHD, Eating Disorders, and Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

Ο Ρασκάτος Κωνσταντίνος MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος, ψυχαναλυτικής κατεύθυνσης λακανικού προσανατολισμού και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου (MSc) στην Αλγολογία και την Ανακουφιστική - Παρηγορική Φροντίδα από το τμήμα Ιατρικής του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας. Από το 2022 παρακολουθεί το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα της Ακαδημίας Κλινικών Σπουδών της Αθήνας. Έχει εργαστεί στην Ομάδα Ψυχοκοινωνικής Μέριμνας του Ελληνικού Στρατού, καθώς και σε δομές ψυχοκοινωνικής αποκατάστασης, ξενώνες και προστατευόμενα διαμερίσματα, προσφέροντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε άτομα με ψυχώσεις. Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας της Νέας Λακανικής Σχολής και συμμετέχει ενεργά στις εργασίες της Σχολής. Ακόμη, λαμβάνει μέρος σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και ενημερώνεται διαρκώς για τις σύγχρονες εξελίξεις στον χώρο της ψυχολογίας και της ψυχανάλυσης. Τέλος, ως ειδικός στο ιδιωτικό του γραφείο παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης και ψυχανάλυσης.

Η ψυχανάλυση προσφέρει έναν χώρο, όπου ο καθένας μπορεί να πάρει τον λόγο και να μιλήσει ελεύθερα για όσα τον δυσκολεύουν. Μέσα από αυτή τη διαδικασία μπορεί να ανακαλύψει τον δικό του τρόπο να αντιμετωπίσει αυτό που τον φέρνει σε αδιέξοδο. Η ψυχανάλυση δεν δίνει έτοιμες λύσεις, ούτε συμβουλές. Δημιουργεί τις προϋποθέσεις, ώστε ο αναλυόμενος να επεξεργαστεί τη δική του πορεία, να αναγνωρίσει την επιθυμία του και να βρει έναν τρόπο ζωής που να ανταποκρίνεται στη μοναδικότητά του.

Hatzinikoli Margarita is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During her internship, she collaborated with the Youth Support Center of the non-governmental organization "Arsis." Within the framework of her systemic orientation, as a trainee Systemic – Family therapist at the Institute of Systemic Approach and Family Therapy, she works with families and their members, resonating with them and accompanying each individual separately, as well as all together, on the issues for which they seek her assistance. In recent years, she has participated in the design and coordination of psychosocial programs in collaboration with the "Psychotopos" team, some of which address assertiveness, conflict resolution, anger management, and sexual education. Additionally, together with the above-mentioned team, they coordinate groups focused on either personal development or various themes such as infertility and adoption. As a Professional Focusing Partner, having completed the Focusing training cycle (Level I & II), she employs the Focusing Process, an experiential (internal) method, to address cases of severe anxiety and panic attacks. Furthermore, she has completed the Effective Parenting training cycle by Gordon Hellas. Finally, as part of her ongoing professional development, she attends and participates in seminars and training programs related to domestic violence and the support of socially vulnerable groups (LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, etc.).

Kyrou Dimitrios, MSc, is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist providing psychotherapy sessions in the center of Thessaloniki. He is a top graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has been awarded academic scholarships for excellence. He also holds a Master's Degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has received training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research. He has undertaken adult therapy and has gained extensive therapeutic experience by offering his services at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research, the Mental Health Center of the Western Sector of Thessaloniki, the Adult Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki G. Papanikolaou, the Psychiatric Clinic of the Papageorgiou General Hospital, and the Adult Clinic of the 251 HND. Currently, he holds a position as an Associate Researcher at the National Research Center, where he conducts research studies, publishes in international scientific journals and conferences, and provides training to healthcare professionals. Additionally, he teaches at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling and conducts sessions at his office located in the center of Thessaloniki.

Papaioannou Giouli is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist for adults, children, and adolescents, maintaining a private practice in Thessaloniki at 3 Grigoriou Palama Street (City Center). She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's degree (MSc) in Child & Adolescent Mental Health from King's College London, UK.

She has received further training in Postmodern Systemic Approaches, such as Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and the Collaborative-Dialogical Approach, at the Solution-Focused Therapy Center "Bienestar" in Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has completed a two-year cycle of Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalytic Practice at the Northern Greece Psychoanalytic Society (NGPS). Finally, she participates in the Annual Infant Observation Seminar of the same institution (NGPS), which includes weekly infant observation within the family environment and participation in a supervision group for understanding early mental mechanisms and non-verbal communication.

She possesses extensive clinical experience, having worked in various settings and organizations for children, adolescents, and adults in both the UK and Greece. Her most recent engagement involved supporting students and staff at the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT).

She receives ongoing supervision and personal analysis.

Η Μαριαλένα Χαντζίδου είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτέλειου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κατέχει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία και Συμβουλευτική από το Πανεπιστήμιο Derby στην Αγγλία.

Έχει εξειδικευτεί για δύο χρόνια στη Γνωστική - Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) και για 4 χρόνια στην Προσωποκεντρική & Focusing Βιωματική Ψυχοθεραπεία.

Έχει εργαστεί σε διάφορα προγράμματα της UNICEF, με κύριο ρόλο τη διαχείριση ατομικών περιστατικών, συμπεριλαμβανομένων περιστατικών έμφυλης βίας και παιδικής προστασίας, τον σχεδιασμό εξατομικευμένων πλάνων παρέμβασης και την παροχή ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης σε παιδιά και ενήλικες.

Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής της πορείας έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική εμπειρία στην προσέγγιση και διαχείριση περιστατικών ψυχικού τραύματος, έχοντας ως βασική αρχή τη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, υποστηρικτικού και μη επικριτικού πλαισίου. Έχει συνεργαστεί για την υλοποίηση του project «Facing Trauma – Αντιμετωπίζοντας το Τραύμα», ένα ευρωπαϊκό εργαλείο για την ενσωμάτωση προσεγγίσεων με επίγνωση του τραύματος (trauma-informed approach) στην καθημερινή εργασία με παιδιά και νέους.

Έχει εργαστεί στον χώρο της Ειδικής Αγωγής, σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών και το 2026 συμμετείχε ως εισηγήτρια σε σειρά εκδηλώσεων σε όλη την Ελλάδα, που πραγματοποιήθηκαν στο πλαίσιο δράσεων του Υπουργείου Υγείας και της UNICEF με στόχο την προαγωγή της ψυχικής υγείας των παιδιών.

Σήμερα εργάζεται ιδιωτικά ως Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, παρέχοντας ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες.

Κεντρικός άξονας της δουλειάς της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς θεραπευτικού χώρου, στον οποίο ο άνθρωπος μπορεί να νιώσει ότι ακούγεται και υποστηρίζεται με ενσυναίσθηση, αποδοχή και αυθεντικότητα.

Kexagia Tzouli is a clinical psychologist – psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the same university. She completed her clinical training at the 2nd University Psychiatric Clinic of A.U.Th. at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki and in the adult unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (E.KE.PSY.E.). Additionally, she has gained extensive clinical and therapeutic experience providing her services at the Mental Health Center of the Western Sector of Thessaloniki, at the Psychiatric Clinic of Papageorgiou General Hospital, and in private psychotherapeutic centers. She has completed a two-year training program in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at E.KE.PSY.E. and continues to specialize in psychoanalytic practice through ongoing educational programs and supervision under the auspices of the Northern Greek Psychoanalytic Society (2019-present). Her goal is to promote the mental health and well-being of her patients in a framework of safety and trust, with a focus on the needs and objectives of each individual.

Keramitzi Nelli is a Psychologist who conducts online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and a postgraduate degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the same university. She is currently receiving training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, as well as in LGBTQ+ Counseling from the Certified Educational Institute "Peri Psychis". Additionally, she is attending the educational program "Intervention in Psychosis" at "Pnoes" EPAPSY – Society for Regional Development and Mental Health. She has gained significant professional experience, having worked as a research assistant at the Panhellenic Association of Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD Hellas). Furthermore, she has provided creative activities for refugee children at "MetaDrasi" and offered counseling on the 1145 helpline of KETHEA. Currently, alongside her private practice, she is a Psychologist at "Mila Mou".

Gkelis Mixalis is a psychologist, holding a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from the University of Sheffield, with specialization in Person-Centered Psychotherapy through the experiential program "Roots" at the ICPS College in Athens. He is a certified therapist by the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP) and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). He has been residing and working in Thessaloniki since 2017, where he practices psychotherapy in person or online, with extensive experience as a psychologist in clinical settings, in the fields of refugee support and child protection. Alongside his professional practice, he continuously expands his knowledge and enhances his personal skills by participating in personal supervision and therapy.

Christina Xristidou is a Psychotherapist specializing in Art Psychotherapy. She has training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Humanistic Psychotherapy. She has completed continuing education programs in the management of depression and anxiety disorders, Trauma-Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Sandplay Therapy. She adopts an integrative approach, aiming to best meet the needs of each individual client.

She maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki since 2019, where she provides individual psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents. Additionally, she collaborates with psychologist Vicky Filippidou and My Therapy Room to conduct self-awareness and psychotherapy groups.

Danai Papadopoulou MSc, MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds postgraduate degrees in Counselling Psychology (MSc in Counselling Psychology) from the University of Sheffield and in Gender Studies (MA in Gender, Society, and Culture) from the Department of Social Anthropology and History at the University of the Aegean. As a psychotherapist, she specializes in Psychodynamic Therapy. In this context, she completed a two-year training program in the Art of Psychotherapy, offered by the Institute of Psychology and Health (IPSY), and additionally, under the auspices of the Scientific Association Merimna for Children and Adolescents (SY.ME.PE), she attended a two-year educational program on Psychopathology and Therapeutic Approaches for Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence, as well as a two-year introductory training cycle in psychoanalytic thought at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (EKEPSYE). Furthermore, she received basic training in projective tests from the Istituto Gradiva per la Ricerca in Psicoanalisi. She has worked as a psychologist in public mental health facilities, early psychological intervention programs, and non-governmental organizations in Greece and Italy. Psychotherapeutically, she works with adults and adolescents in face-to-face sessions or remotely via Skype.