Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress near Kato Toumpa

Ftiakas Nikolaos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He holds a Master's degree in Applications of Psychology in the School Environment from Canterbury Christ Church University External Department Aegean College, having previously completed his studies in Psychology at the University of East London External Department Metropolitan College. Additionally, he is a Diploma holder in "Counseling and Psychology" from the University of Derby and Edexcel International External Department Mediterranean College. In the past, he has worked as a Psychologist - Social Scientist at the Youth Support Center - Hostel for Unaccompanied Minors - Open Temporary Reception Structure of the Social NGO "ARSIS" and has spoken at numerous junior high and high schools throughout Greece on topics such as School Bullying and Anxiety. Moreover, as part of his ongoing training and education, he attends and participates in seminars and training programs. Finally, he specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, School Psychology, and Anxiety and Mood Disorders.

Psych Edge is a center offering comprehensive mental health services operating both online and in-person in central Thessaloniki and Neoi Epivates. Thoughts, emotions, and behaviors can be very complex. What should not be complex is self-care. The center's specialized Psychologists are trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Integrative Psychotherapy, addressing a wide range of emotional and mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem enhancement, insomnia, and more. Immediate care is provided adhering to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, all in one place.

Poleni Marina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has subsequently completed postgraduate studies (MSc) in Counseling Psychology at the University of Thessaly. As part of her ongoing professional development in the field of Psychology, she continuously attends seminars and conferences. She has worked as a Psychologist in various institutions in Athens and Thessaloniki, such as the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) "Zeuxis" and the Therapeutic Center for Dependent Individuals - KETHEA Strofi. With a focus on continuous training and appropriately responding to the psychological needs of individuals, she has been providing professional support to adults and adolescents since 2019. Consistency, respect, and collaboration are characteristics of her professional identity.

Eugenidou Christina is a Psychologist specializing in adolescents and adults and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Sheffield, UK, and two postgraduate degrees from Vrije Universiteit and University College London, respectively. Her experience over the past 10 years includes working with adolescents (both Greek and those with refugee or immigrant backgrounds), women victims of domestic violence, as well as adults. She accepts cases either online or in person.

Samara Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her postgraduate studies with distinction in “Clinical Mental Health” (M.Sc. Clinical Mental Health) at the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During her postgraduate studies, she had the opportunity to conduct her thesis research in the field of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders and to participate in research groups. Additionally, she has specialized in Person-Centered and Focusing Experiential Counseling Psychotherapy through the completion of the four-year program at the Hellenic Center for Focusing. During her studies and as part of her internship, she gained experience working in various settings, including the acute ward III of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, the 2nd University Clinic of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, the Social Service of the Hellenic Youth Association of Thessaloniki, the Non-Governmental Organization “METAdrasi,” and lifelong learning centers and educational institutions, where she coordinated parent groups. In recent years, she has been working as a Psychologist at the Non-Governmental Organization “ARSIS,” where she supports adults and adolescents from diverse social groups.

Η Σούµπουρου Κατερίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Καλαμαριά. Είναι πτυχιούχος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία, στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς (Μέλος της EBACT) - Παράρτημα Μακεδονίας. Εργάστηκε από το 2007 έως και το 2023 στην Alzheimer Hellas ως ψυχολόγος με κύριο αντικείμενο τη νευροψυχολογική εκτίμηση, καθώς και το σχεδιασμό και την εφαρμογή γνωστικών παρεμβάσεων σε ηλικιωμένους και σε ασθενείς με άνοια. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων και συνεδρίων ψυχικής υγείας και έχει συμμετάσχει ως ομιλήτρια σε πανελλήνια, πανευρωπαϊκά και παγκόσμια συνέδρια, καθώς και σε εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα επαγγελματιών υγείας στον τομέα της άνοιας. Ακόμη, διαθέτει συμμετοχή σε δημοσιεύσεις επιστημονικών εργασιών, στη συγγραφή βιβλίων και άρθρων, καθώς και παρουσία σε ραδιοφωνικές και τηλεοπτικές εκπομπές. Από το 2011 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο, παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες σε εφήβους και ενήλικες, τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακά.

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.

Despoina Rizopoulou is an Internist specializing in acupuncture and maintains private practices in Nea Raidestos, Thermis area, and Kalamaria. She graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Thessaly in July 1997. After completing her rural service, she specialized in Internal Medicine at the Pathology Clinic of Kastoria Hospital and the 2nd Propaedeutic Pathology Clinic of Hippokration Hospital in Thessaloniki, obtaining her specialty certification in January 2006. She worked at the Blue Cross and the General Clinic of Thessaloniki from 2005 to 2022.

Ntikouli Aleksandra was born and raised in Larissa and has lived in Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Kos, and Kozani. Additionally, during her postgraduate studies, she lived for two years in the city of Malmö, Sweden. After completing her studies, she gained clinical experience in various settings, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and then completed her postgraduate degree in Criminology at Malmö University. Currently, she is training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT) at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research. She completed her internship at the Counseling Center of KETHEA ITHAKI in Thessaloniki, where she provided counseling to families of adolescent and adult substance users, participated in group meetings of the center’s members, and engaged in report writing and file organization for the members. During her professional experience as a School Psychologist in Public Education, she collaborated with professionals such as Social Workers, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Special Educators, organized and conducted prevention and crisis intervention programs related to the school environment, provided parental counseling, as well as individual sessions to children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and other Developmental Disorders. Additionally, she administered various standardized cognitive assessment tools for children, such as the Raven Standard Progressive Matrices Test, sets A, B, C, D, and E, and the Greek version of the Weschsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III). She also provided training in social skills using cognitive-behavioral techniques and various psychoeducational tools. Currently, she works privately as a Psychologist, offering online sessions to diverse populations.

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.

Theodora Karyati is a licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy. She supports adults dealing with anxiety, difficulties in relationships, and everyday life challenges, offering a space where they can speak openly and safely. The Systemic approach focuses on how relationships and life experiences influence one’s mental reality. Through the therapeutic process, thoughts, emotions, and patterns are explored with the aim of finding more functional ways of understanding and managing them. The collaboration is based on respect, confidentiality, and adaptation to the needs and pace of each individual. If someone is going through a period where something is challenging them, such as anxiety, stress, or relationship difficulties, it may be worthwhile to give it space and explore it.

Dr. Eleni Vazakidou, PhD, MSc, is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice (center located near the Church of Agios Dimitrios) in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling from the Center for Systemic Therapy and Counseling (Κε.Σ.Με.Θ). Additionally, she holds a Doctorate (PhD) in Criminology with a full scholarship and a Master's degree in Clinical Criminology from the University of Leicester, as well as a Law degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She possesses extensive academic experience, having lectured at the Department of Criminology at the University of Leicester and at the Department of Psychology at the European Campus of York, City College in Thessaloniki. Finally, in her private practice, the specialist provides support to adults, couples, and families through a systemic, comprehensive, and scientifically substantiated therapeutic approach.

Drakakidou Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kalamaria. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her postgraduate studies at the University of Thessaly, specializing in "Counseling Psychology and Counseling in Special Education, Education, and Health." She has been trained in "Child Psychology and Child Psychiatry" at the University of the Aegean. As part of her postgraduate studies, she completed her internship at the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio," where she gained significant experience in the assessment and psychosocial support of children and adolescents, as well as their families, in a clinical setting. During her professional career, she worked as a trainer at a Higher Vocational Training School (S.A.E.K.), imparting her specialized knowledge to future professionals. Since 2018 until today, she has served as a Psychologist in Primary and Secondary Education, supporting parents, students, and educators in managing emotional and learning challenges. Her therapeutic approach is systemic, emphasizing relationships, communication, and the interaction of the individual with the systems to which they belong, such as family, school, and work. Her goal is to enhance self-awareness, improve functionality, and provide meaningful support to the individual for the effective management of their difficulties.