Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress near Neapoli Thessalonikis

Το AXIOM - Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας είναι ένας χώρος ψυχολογίας, ψυχοθεραπείας και εκπαίδευσης στη Θεσσαλονίκη, με ιδρυτή και Clinical Director τον Κλινικό Ψυχολόγο Θεόδωρο Δημητριάδη.

Κεντρική θέση στη θεραπευτική και επιστημονική προσέγγιση του Ινστιτούτου κατέχει το Triple Focus Model, που έχει αναπτυχθεί από τον Θεόδωρο Δημητριάδη. Το μοντέλο προσεγγίζει τον άνθρωπο μέσα από τρεις αλληλένδετους άξονες: τη σκέψη, το συναίσθημα και τη συμπεριφορά. Μέσα από αυτή την οπτική, το AXIOM εστιάζει όχι μόνο στην αντιμετώπιση του εκάστοτε συμπτώματος, αλλά στην κατανόηση των επαναλαμβανόμενων μοτίβων και της προσωπικής ιστορίας που βρίσκεται πίσω από αυτά.

Βασική φιλοσοφία του AXIOM είναι ότι κάθε ψυχολογικό σύμπτωμα μπορεί να αποτελεί ένδειξη ενός βαθύτερου μοτίβου και ότι πίσω από κάθε μοτίβο υπάρχει μια προσωπική ιστορία που αξίζει να κατανοηθεί και να ακουστεί. Με αυτό το πλαίσιο, το Ινστιτούτο επιδιώκει να δημιουργεί ένα ασφαλές και ουσιαστικό περιβάλλον, μέσα στο οποίο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να κατανοήσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του, να αναγνωρίσει τα μοτίβα που επαναλαμβάνονται και να οδηγηθεί σε μια πιο ουσιαστική και διαρκή αλλαγή.

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Ο Θεόδωρος Δημητριάδης είναι Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος, NLP Master και ιδρυτής και Κλινικός Διευθυντής (Founder & Clinical Director) του Axiom Institute στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Παρέχει συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας διά ζώσης και διαδικτυακά, στην ελληνική και την αγγλική γλώσσα. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας (BSc Psychology) του University of East London (UEL), μέσω του Μητροπολιτικού Κολλεγίου Θεσσαλονίκης, και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία (MSc Clinical Psychology) από το ίδιο πανεπιστήμιο. Διαθέτει άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου. Έχει εξειδίκευση στη Δικαστική Ψυχολογία και έχει εργαστεί ως Δικαστικός Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας σε ποινικές υποθέσεις, παρέχοντας ψυχολογικές αξιολογήσεις και συμβουλευτική σε νομικά πλαίσια. Η ευρύτερη εκπαίδευσή του περιλαμβάνει τη Γνωσιακή Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CAT), τεχνικές Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής Θεραπείας (CBT), την κλινική αξιολόγηση και τη διαχείριση της επαγγελματικής εξουθένωσης. Είναι NLP Master, με επιπλέον εκπαίδευση στην Timeline Therapy και στο Business Coaching. Έχει αναπτύξει το Triple Focus Model, που συνδέει την παρούσα δυσκολία με τα επαναλαμβανόμενα μοτίβα και την προσωπική ιστορία. Η συνεργασία στηρίζεται στον σαφή διάλογο, στην ενεργή συμμετοχή και σε συγκεκριμένους θεραπευτικούς στόχους. Ως Founder & Clinical Director του Axiom Institute, έχει την ευθύνη της κλινικής κατεύθυνσης και του συντονισμού της ομάδας, ενώ συμμετέχει στην εκπαίδευση και την εποπτεία των συνεργατών του. Δίνει έμφαση στη σχέση εμπιστοσύνης, στον σεβασμό της ιστορίας κάθε θεραπευόμενου και στη σύνδεση της αυτογνωσίας με εφαρμόσιμες αλλαγές στην καθημερινή ζωή.

Η Χρύσα Μασλαρλή είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος. Το επαγγελματικό της ενδιαφέρον επικεντρώνεται στο πένθος και την απώλεια, στις οικογενειακές και διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, καθώς και στις δυσκολίες που συνοδεύουν τον χωρισμό, το διαζύγιο και τις σημαντικές αλλαγές ζωής. Ασχολείται επίσης με ζητήματα εφηβείας και επικοινωνίας μέσα στην οικογένεια. Στη θεραπευτική συνεργασία δίνει έμφαση στη δημιουργία ενός χώρου εμπιστοσύνης, όπου το άτομο μπορεί να εκφράσει όσα το δυσκολεύουν, να κατανοήσει τις συναισθηματικές του ανάγκες και να διερευνήσει επαναλαμβανόμενους τρόπους σύνδεσης με τους άλλους. Στόχος είναι η ενίσχυση της αυτογνωσίας και η διαμόρφωση λειτουργικότερων τρόπων διαχείρισης των καθημερινών δυσκολιών. Συνεργάζεται με την ομάδα του Axiom Institute, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη το παρόν αίτημα, τα μοτίβα των σχέσεων και την προσωπική ιστορία του ατόμου.

Η Δέσποινα Μαγγουνή είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος. Το επαγγελματικό της ενδιαφέρον επικεντρώνεται στο άγχος, στην υπερανάλυση, στην αυτοεκτίμηση και στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις. Ιδιαίτερη έμφαση δίνει στις δυσκολίες θέσπισης προσωπικών ορίων, στη συναισθηματική εξάρτηση και στη διαχείριση της απόρριψης ή της συναισθηματικής πίεσης μέσα στις σχέσεις. Στη θεραπευτική συνεργασία επιδιώκει τη δημιουργία ενός περιβάλλοντος αποδοχής και εμπιστοσύνης, όπου το άτομο μπορεί να αναγνωρίσει τα συναισθήματα και τις ανάγκες του, να κατανοήσει τα μοτίβα που επαναλαμβάνονται στην καθημερινότητά του και να επεξεργαστεί διαφορετικούς τρόπους ανταπόκρισης στις δυσκολίες. Ως μέλος της ομάδας του Axiom Institute, συνδέει το σημερινό αίτημα με τις σχέσεις και την προσωπική ιστορία, με στόχο την αυτογνωσία, την ενίσχυση της αυτονομίας και τη διαμόρφωση πιο λειτουργικών σχέσεων.

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.

Aleksiadou Maria is a Mental Health Consultant and EMCC Global Certified Life Coach, with extensive experience in mental empowerment and the management of personal and professional changes. She holds a Coaching Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring from the Athens Coaching Institute for Greece & Cyprus and is a Certified Career Counseling Consultant from the KEDIVIMP of the University of Patras. She has specialized in Life & Career Skills Development and Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy through an e-Learning program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed a Psychology program certified by ACTA (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). She specializes in stress management, self-confidence, interpersonal relationships, and work-life balance. Her goal is to help each individual regain stability, clarity, and the strength to act with awareness and confidence. She offers individual and online sessions in Greece and abroad, in both Greek and English.

Antigoni Karamvalasi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, from which she graduated with excellent grades (8.52). During her studies, she completed her internship at the "Self-Help Promotion Program" of Thessaloniki, in the field of addictions. Following her studies, she enrolled in the four-year specialization program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Hellenic Society for Behavioural Research - Macedonia Branch (HSBR-MB), which is certified by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She undertakes individual Cognitive Behavioral therapy cases at the "Stirixis" Center. As part of her continuous education, she has attended numerous seminars related to mental health. She holds a Certificate of Specialized Training from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) for completing the programs "Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology" (9 months) and "Sexual Education for Children and Adolescents" (7 months). Since 2023, she has been volunteering at the Social Service of YWCA Thessaloniki, through which she conducts interventions in secondary schools of the city to provide information and raise awareness about issues of bullying and gender-based violence. She holds a professional license to practice psychology with registration number DDYKM/M.E.TH.533579(17678) and maintains a private office in Thessaloniki, offering psychotherapeutic services to adults and adolescents.

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.

Η Σταυρούλα Ρουσομάνη είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη, παρέχοντας συνεδρίες δια ζώσης και online. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και κάτοχος MSc in Counselling Studies από το University of Edinburgh, το οποίο ολοκλήρωσε με Διάκριση. Στο ίδιο Πανεπιστήμιο ολοκλήρωσε πιστοποιημένη εκπαίδευση στις Συμβουλευτικές Δεξιότητες (Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Skills – COSCA Validated), ενώ εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωστική και Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς – Παράρτημα Μακεδονίας.

Διαθέτει επαγγελματική εμπειρία σε υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας στην Ελλάδα και το Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, έχοντας εργαστεί, μεταξύ άλλων, στο NHS 24 στη Σκωτία και στην Πράξη Αγάπης – Act of Kindness στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Η εμπειρία της περιλαμβάνει την ψυχολογική υποστήριξη ανθρώπων με άγχος, κατάθλιψη, κρίσεις πανικού και μετατραυματικό στρες, καθώς και την αξιολόγηση αναγκών και τη διαχείριση καταστάσεων κρίσης. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί με ευάλωτους πληθυσμούς και γυναίκες που έχουν βιώσει έμφυλη και ενδοοικογενειακή βία.

Στην ιδιωτική της πρακτική εργάζεται με ενήλικες και εφήβους που αντιμετωπίζουν άγχος και έντονη ανησυχία, κρίσεις πανικού, χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις και στην οριοθέτηση, καθώς και περιόδους αλλαγών ή συναισθηματικής επιβάρυνσης.

Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη Γνωστική και Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), με έμφαση στη συνεργασία και στην κατανόηση του τρόπου με τον οποίο οι σκέψεις, τα συναισθήματα και οι συμπεριφορές συνδέονται με όσα μας δυσκολεύουν. Στόχος της θεραπείας είναι όχι μόνο η ανακούφιση από τη δυσκολία, αλλά και η καλύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού και των μοτίβων που επαναλαμβάνονται στη ζωή μας.

Για την ίδια, σημαντικό κομμάτι της θεραπείας είναι η σχέση που χτίζεται μέσα σε αυτή. Επιδιώκει να δημιουργεί έναν ασφαλή χώρο, χωρίς κριτική, όπου ο κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να μιλήσει ανοιχτά, με τον δικό του ρυθμό. Η θεραπεία διαμορφώνεται από κοινού, με βάση τις ανάγκες και τους στόχους του κάθε ανθρώπου.

Ntourou Iliana MSc is a graduate of Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Netherlands. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Hellenic Association of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HACBP) according to the criteria of the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), and since 2021 she has been a doctoral candidate in the Medical Department of the University of Ioannina. In recent years, she has been providing psychotherapy sessions in the center of Thessaloniki. Simultaneously, since 2022, she holds a position as a Collaborating Researcher at the National Center for Research (CERTH), where among her duties are conducting research studies and providing training to healthcare professionals. Finally, she is under continuous supervision for the management of her cases.

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.

Vagia Panagiotou is a licensed Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist (CBT). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Lincoln University (UK) and is licensed to practice by the Health Directorate of the Prefecture of Thessaloniki.

She obtained her Master’s degree in Communication from Sheffield University (UK) and completed a four-year specialized training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Hellenic Association for Behavioral Research (EABCT-accredited), Macedonia Branch.

Her clinical experience includes working at the Day Care Center for People with Disabilities "Kivotos," and at the Psychological Center “Stirixis,” where she provided CBT-based support to individuals facing various psychological difficulties, under supervision.

She has completed further training in Couples and Family Counseling (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), in School Psychology (University of the Aegean), and in Special Education (University of Patras). She remains actively involved in continuing professional development and clinical supervision.

Vagia also worked for eight years at Make-A-Wish Greece, contributing significantly to psychosocial support services.

She currently runs her private practice in the heart of Thessaloniki, offering counseling and psychotherapy to adults and adolescents, both in-person and online. Her work focuses on the assessment, prevention, and treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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.

Chrysa Nikoli holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a graduate of the Hellenic Military Academy of Corps Officers (SSAS). She holds a Master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from the European University of Cyprus (EUC). In addition, she has specialized in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 424 General Military Hospital and at the Medical Psychotherapeutic Centre in Thessaloniki, while she is currently undergoing training in Systemic Therapy and Counselling at the Centre for Systemic Study and Therapy of Thessaloniki (KESMETH).Since 2011, she has served in primary and secondary mental health care units within the Hellenic Armed Forces, working at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital, the Aeromedical Centre, the SSAS, as well as in various units of the Hellenic Air Force. She also participates in the administration and evaluation of psychometric tests as part of the preliminary examinations for the selection of candidates to military academies (ASEI, ASSY). She currently serves as Head of the Psychosocial Welfare Office at the 350 Guided Missile Wing in Thermi.In her private practice, Chrysa Nikoli provides individual psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents, either in person or online. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in the principles of Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Systemic Therapy: the former focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought, emotion, and behaviour, while the latter views the individual within the context of their relationships and social environment. Through a collaborative therapist–client relationship, the aim is to identify and modify dysfunctional patterns so that the individual can develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.Her goal is to create a safe, supportive, and strictly confidential environment where each person can freely express their thoughts and emotions. With respect for the personality and needs of each client, she supports individuals facing anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, psychotic symptoms, or post-traumatic stress, helping them find balance and stability through tailored therapeutic methods.As part of her ongoing professional development and commitment to staying informed about the latest advancements in her field, she regularly participates in scientific conferences and training seminars, ensuring she provides modern, reliable, and high-quality psychotherapeutic support to her clients.

Despoina Drivakou MSc, PhD(c) is a Life Coach with a private practice in Thessaloniki and provides supervision to early-career psychologists and mental health professionals in the initial stages of clinical practice. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's degree in Basic Medical Research Methodology - Social Medicine - Public Health and Epidemiology from the Medical School of the same university. She is also a doctoral candidate at the same institution. Additionally, she is trained in Systemic Family Psychotherapy and is a certified Life Coach, regularly attending seminars and conferences on the systemic approach. Other psychotherapeutic programs she has trained in include Symbol Drama - basic training, Emotionally Focused Therapy - couples therapy, and the developmental model for couples in crisis due to substance, alcohol, and medication abuse, domestic violence, and narcissistic personality disorder. She has worked both voluntarily and in paid positions at various therapeutic centers in Thessaloniki focusing on addiction treatment for drugs and gambling. She is the scientific director of the Society for the Dissemination and Research of Systemic Thinking and president of the EP7A Association (Prevention, Art, Intervention). She regularly appears on Vergina TV, on radio stations, and contributes articles to various magazines and her personal blog. Concurrently, she coordinates the Family Health forum, which has been held over the past 3 years covering topics related to family and children, involving numerous professionals from the healthcare sector. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society, the Systemic Society of Northern Greece, as well as other associations in Thessaloniki.

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.