Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress near Pefka

Kougioumtzidou Zografia is a Psychologist who operates a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of East London External Department Metropolitan College and holds a professional practice license. She completed her postgraduate studies focusing on Clinical and Community Psychology and trained in Group Psychotherapy. She has participated in scientific conferences and workshops as a presenter and speaker. She worked for 15 years in hospitals in Thessaloniki as an association collaborator, providing support to patients and their family members. This valuable experience allowed her to establish direct connections with people, understand the diverse issues individuals face in their lives, and address them with outstanding success. In the therapeutic relationship, she considers respect for the individual, deep empathy for psychological pain, and compassion for others to be non-negotiable elements. At her private office in the center of Thessaloniki, she offers individual and couple sessions as well as online sessions in Greece and abroad.

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.

Avramidis Pantelis-Aris MD, MSc is a Specialist Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. After completing his studies, he specialized in academic hospitals in Germany, where he worked with the full spectrum of neurological disorders. In 2019, he obtained the specialty title in Neurology. Subsequently, he worked as a Senior Registrar (Oberarzt) in the Vascular Diseases Unit (überregionales Stroke Unit) and the Neurosonography Laboratory. In 2022, he received certification for performing ultrasounds of extracranial and intracranial vessels from the German Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM) and for performing ultrasounds of peripheral nerves and muscles from the German Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (DGKN). Since 2024, he has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki, where Neurosonography examinations (Triplex of carotid and cerebral vessels, ultrasound of peripheral nerves and muscles) and Neurophysiological assessments (Electromyography, Nerve Conduction Studies) are conducted. Since 2024, he has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki, where Neurosonography (Triplex of carotids and cerebral vessels, ultrasound of peripheral nerves and muscles) and Neurophysiological assessments (Electromyography, Nerve Conduction Studies) are performed.

Loizos Nikos is a Clinical Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Panteion University. He completed his postgraduate studies in medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a specialization in "Clinical Mental Health," through which he has acquired extensive knowledge and understanding of the complexity of the human mind and mental functions. Additionally, he is in the process of completing his training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), aiming to obtain official certification as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. His knowledge of psychopathology and mental disorders qualifies him as a competent therapist capable of providing reliable and valid diagnoses. This is exceptionally important for the implementation of effective treatment. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, he possesses all necessary knowledge, research-backed techniques, and management strategies for comprehensive and effective intervention across a wide range of mental disorders. Research has shown that CBT is the most effective therapeutic method compared to other therapeutic approaches. It is a short-term therapy, typically lasting 3 to 4 months on average, depending on the nature of the difficulties and the needs of the client. His goal is to help those who trust him find functional ways to manage their difficulties. A key concern of his is to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with his clients, based on understanding, empathy, and compassion. He strives to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals can openly express their concerns and collaborate towards improving their mental health and overall quality of life.

Logdanidou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is also active at Aristotle University, serving as a staff member in the Internship Office. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the same University. Additionally, she is undergoing training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy (E.I.C.P.). She has attended seminars and postgraduate training programs from accredited institutions (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, K.E.DI.VI.M). She participated in the research program titled "Study of Compulsory Hospitalizations in Greece," and in 2018, her research regarding stigma related to psychiatric disorders in contemporary Greece was published in the Hellenic Journal of Psychology. Throughout her academic and professional career, she has provided counseling and therapeutic services to adolescents, adults, and families. The organizations she has collaborated with as a psychologist include the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (E.KE.PSY.E.), the Adult Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Georgios Papanikolaou," the Psychiatric Outpatient Department 424, and the 1st Special Primary School of Thessaloniki. In her work, she follows the psychodynamic approach. In her private practice, she provides individual psychotherapy services to adults and adolescents who need support for various issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and grief management. She conducts sessions both face-to-face and online.

Xatzopoulou Ksenia is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist based in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has specialized in Psychiatry at the 2nd University Clinic. She has over 20 years of experience in clinical psychiatry and psychotherapy. Furthermore, she is trained in psychoanalytic-type psychotherapy and cognitive analytic psychotherapy, as well as in child and adolescent psychiatry. Her work includes counseling on interpersonal relationship issues, psychoanalytic-type psychotherapy, counseling with behavioral and cognitive techniques, and the treatment of obsessive-compulsive and psychosomatic disorders. Additionally, she has extensive experience in the management of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, psychoses, phobias, and panic attacks.

Mpaniotis Ioannis is an Internist and Acupuncturist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Bucharest and completed his specialization in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Giannitsa and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Dimitrios." Additionally, after two years of training, he obtained certification in Medical Acupuncture and has completed further training at the Hospital of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Beijing and the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. From 2007 to 2013, he provided his services as a Specialist Internist at the IKA Pylea Axiou of Thessaloniki, as a Medical Inspector at the Naval Veterans Fund, the hotel employees' fund (TAXY), as well as in private clinics in Thessaloniki. Currently, he voluntarily covers the KAPI centers of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, examining and providing services to the vulnerable elderly population. Finally, he has participated in numerous national and international conferences and is a member of the Medical Society of Pathology and other medical associations.

Amygdala Marina is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a specialization in Clinical/Social Psychology. She completed her internship at the "G. Papanikolaou" Hospital in the Adult Psychiatric Clinic and holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist. The Psychologist has extensive experience in the healthcare field. In her private practice, she handles a wide range of cases, focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she undertakes.

Skoufa Lida is a Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a PhD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in Pain Management at the University of Ioannina. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. She has significant experience and is currently a Research Associate at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki as well as a Trainer in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Medical Psychotherapeutic Center.

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.

Η Βατάλη Βασιλική είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, με μεταπτυχιακή ειδίκευση στην ψυχολογία παιδιών και εφήβων από το πανεπιστήμιο του Leiden στην Ολλανδία. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Συστημική και Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Συστημικής Προσέγγισης και Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας "Νόες" στην Θεσσαλονίκη. Έχει επίσης εκπαιδευτεί στη συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία με LGBT+ άτομα από τον επιστημονικό φορέα Orlando LGBT+ ψυχική υγεία χωρίς στίγμα. Από το 2022, συνεργάζεται ως συντονίστρια εφηβικών ομάδων με την Πρωτοβουλία για την Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων, πρόγραμμα που εντάσσεται στο πλαίσιο της Διεθνούς Πρωτοβουλίας για την Υγεία του Ιδρύματος Σταύρος Νιάρχος. Ως συνεργάτης του Ινστιτούτου Συστημικής Προσέγγισης και Οικογενειακής Θεραπεία "Νόες", εκπαιδεύει νέους ψυχοθεραπευτές στη ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση της Εστιασμένης στη λύση θεραπεία (Solution Focused Based Therapy). Στο παρελθόν, εργάστηκε για δύο χρόνια στην Μονάδα Υποστήριξης Φοιτητών Ευπαθών Ομάδων του Πανεπιστημίου Δυτικής Μακεδονίας, παρέχοντας σε ατομικό και ομαδικό επίπεδο, υποστήριξη σε φοιτητές και φοιτήτριες του πανεπιστημίου. Συνεργαζόμενη με τον Σύλλογο γονέων παιδιών με νεοπλασματικές ασθένειες ΛΑΜΨΗ, προσέφερε υπηρεσίες ψυχολόγου στα παιδοογκολογικά τμήματα των νοσοκομείων της Θεσσαλονίκης, όπου παρείχε ψυχοκοινωνική στήριξη σε παιδιά με νεοπλασματικές ασθένειες και τις οικογένειές τους. Εργάστηκε ως ψυχολόγος σε σχολικές μονάδες ειδικής αγωγής και έπειτα σε δομές ψυχοκοινωνικής στήριξης του ιδιωτικού τομέα, όπου εργάστηκε με προσφυγικό πληθυσμό. Στα πλαίσια εργασίας της στην ΜΚΟ ΑΡΣΙΣ Θεσσαλονίκης ανέλαβε την εκπαίδευση και εποπτεία φοιτητών του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας κατά την διάρκεια της πρακτικής τους άσκησης, και την εκπαίδευση και ευαισθητοποίηση στα Ανθρώπινα Δικαιώματα με παιδιά και εφήβους δημοσίων σχολείων της πόλης. Τέλος, είναι μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας (EFTA).

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.

Kalafati Eui is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist. She studied at the Department of Psychology of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Clinical and Cognitive Psychology, and holds a Licensed Psychologist Professional License.

She has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy through the four-year Training Program at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Thessaloniki - Ke.S.Me.Th.Th. She also specialized in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Parent Counseling at the Laboratory of Systemic Ideas, Research and Intervention - Entropy.

Since 2016, she has worked as a Psychologist in International Organizations and Agencies, with experience in both adult and minor populations, particularly in managing and supporting cases of child protection, gender-based violence, victims of human trafficking, etc.

Since January 2023, she has maintained a private practice, where she provides individual, family psychotherapy services as well as couple and child therapy.

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.).

Andromaxi Sdoukou is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist practicing privately in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her postgraduate degree in Systemic Psychotherapy at the University of Central Lancashire (UClan), in collaboration with the College of Humanities ICPS. She has completed training programs in Postmodern Systemic Approaches to Psychotherapy (Solution-Focused, Narrative, Collaborative Approach) at the Bienestar center, as well as in Systemic and Family Therapy at the Mental Health Center (KPSY) of the Western Sector of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has completed training in Grief Support and Counseling at Merimna Thessaloniki and in Cinematherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As part of her training, she has gained clinical experience in public mental health structures and non-governmental organizations in Thessaloniki, specifically in the Alternative Therapy Program for Dependent Individuals "ARGO," at the Mental Health Center of the Western Sector of Thessaloniki, and in the Social Service of ARSIS. From 2020 to 2021, she provided voluntary psychotherapeutic and counseling services in the Short-Term Psychological Support Group in days of Covid-19, a solidarity initiative she co-created with other Solution-Focused psychotherapists. She has volunteered at the Cinematherapy Festival, the world’s first Cinematherapy Festival, and since 2020 she has been writing articles on cinema and psychology. Currently, she provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, families, and couples through face-to-face or online sessions.

Η Μπατσίλα Γεωργία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης (2005). Ολοκλήρωσε με άριστα τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στα Προηγμένα Συστήματα Υπολογιστών και Επικοινωνιών με κατεύθυνση «Νοήμονα Συστήματα», στο τμήμα Ηλεκτρολόγων Μηχανικών και Μηχανικών Υπολογιστών της Πολυτεχνικής Σχολής του ίδιου πανεπιστημίου (2009). Επιπλέον, εκπαιδεύτηκε με τριετές πρόγραμμα στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Γνωστικής Συμπεριφορικής Ψυχοθεραπείας. Στα πλαίσια της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσής της, ολοκλήρωσε βιωματικό σεμινάριο εκπαίδευσης στο Συμπονετικό Νου στο Ελληνικό Κέντρο Θεραπείας Εστιασμένης στη Συμπόνια (2022). Επιπλέον συμμετείχε στο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα με τίτλο: «Εισαγωγή στην Ομαδική Δυναμική και την Ομαδική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία», από το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης (Ι.ΨΥ.Π.Α 2023-2024). Εργάζεται ως Ψυχολόγος από το 2007 στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Νόσου Alzheimer στη Θεσσαλονίκη, όπου ασχολείται με το σχεδιασμό και την εφαρμογή μη φαρμακευτικών παρεμβάσεων για άτομα με νοητικές δυσλειτουργίες, καθώς και με τη νευροψυχολογική εκτίμηση αυτών. Η κλινική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει πληθώρα δομών (Θεραπευτήριο Ψυχικών Παθήσεων Λέρου, Θεραπευτήριο Ψυχικών Παθήσεων Χανίων, Συμβουλευτικό Σταθμό Νέων Δυτικής Θεσσαλονίκης, Θερινά Σχολεία Ειδικής Αγωγής Αρναίας, Ίδρυμα ατόμων με ειδικές ανάγκες ΚΕΠΕΠ Άγιος Δημήτριος, Αστική μη κερδοσκοπική εταιρεία Άρσις), στις οποίες εργάστηκε στο παρελθόν. Συμμετέχει ως εκπαιδεύτρια σε μια ευρεία γκάμα σεμιναρίων που απευθύνονται τόσο σε επαγγελματίες υγείας, όσο και στο ευρύ κοινό και επιμελείται της συγγραφής επιστημονικών άρθρων καθώς και κεφαλαίων σε βιβλία. Έχει συμμετάσχει ως εισηγήτρια σε Πανελλήνια αλλά και Παγκόσμια Συνέδρια. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο αναλαμβάνει ψυχοθεραπεία και συμβουλευτική ενηλίκων και εξειδικεύεται σε διαταραχές άγχους, διάθεσης, διατροφικές διαταραχές και σε πληθώρα άλλων θεμάτων ψυχικής υγείας.

Vasiliki - Eirini Eleutherakou is a Psychologist with private practices in Thessaloniki at 126 Ioannou Tsimiski Street and in Serres at 15 Erythrou Stavrou Street, offering adult psychotherapy, child and adolescent psychotherapy, and parental counseling. She holds a Master's degree in Developmental and Adolescent Mental Health and is a certified Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist. She specializes in anxiety and mood disorders, difficulties related to childhood and adolescence, parental support, and personal development enhancement. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment based on acceptance, understanding, and non-judgment, allowing each individual the opportunity to express themselves freely.