Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress in Thessaly

Η Καλαμπαλίκη Ολυμπία είναι Ψυχολόγος με πολυετή εμπειρία στην κλινική πράξη και την εκπαίδευση ενηλίκων και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Λάρισα. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος στην “Ψυχική Υγεία” και υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, με ερευνητικό αντικείμενο την προαγωγή υγείας στην εφηβεία.

Είναι εκπαιδευμένη Οικογενειακή - Συστημική Θεραπεύτρια, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει πλήθος μετεκπαιδεύσεων σε τομείς όπως Αναπτυξιακή Παιδιατρική και Συμπεριφορική Παιδιατρική από την Α’ Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών - Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Αθηνών “Η Αγία Σοφία”, Ψυχοπαθολογία Παιδιών και Εφήβων (ΙΨΚ), Διαχείριση πόνου από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αλγολογίας (Ελληνικό τμήμα IASP & EFIC) και αποκατάσταση.

Έχει εργαστεί σε διάφορες δομές σε Αθήνα, Θεσσαλονίκη, Σέρρες και Θεσσαλία όπως ψυχιατρικές κλινικές, κέντρα αποκατάστασης και αποθεραπείας, Ιατρεία Πόνου, κέντρα λογοθεραπείας και ειδικής αγωγής ενώ υπήρξε και επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας του δρ. Θάνου Ασκητή.

Η επιστημονική της δραστηριότητα είναι πλούσια, με δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα διεθνή περιοδικά, συμμετοχή σε συνέδρια και διαλέξεις σε εκπαιδευτικά και κοινωνικά πλαίσια. Έχει συμμετάσχει ενεργά σε ερευνητικά προγράμματα και έχει πραγματοποιήσει μελέτες σε αντικείμενα όπως ο χρόνιος πόνος, η σεξουαλική αγωγή και υγεία, οι διατροφικές διαταραχές, οι μαθησιακές διαδικασίες, διαχείριση πένθους αλλά και η κοινωνική αποδοχή της ψυχικής ασθένειας.

Με διεπιστημονική προσέγγιση, έντονο ενδιαφέρον για την ψυχική υγεία και προσανατολισμό στην ευαισθητοποίηση της κοινότητας, η Ολυμπία Καλαμπαλίκη προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες ψυχολογικές υπηρεσίες που βασίζονται στη σύγχρονη επιστημονική γνώση και προσέγγιση του ανθρώπου.

Soulakoudis Stylianos is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist practicing professionally in Volos. He is a graduate of the Psychology Department at the University of East London, England. Subsequently, he pursued his postgraduate studies in Child Psychology with a specialization in educational settings at the same University. Additionally, through the e-learning programs of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, he has obtained certification and specialization in the counseling management, treatment, and care of children as well as adults with autism. Furthermore, he is attending specialization programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens concerning Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Psychotherapy. Moreover, he collaborates externally with Speech Therapy Centers in the Volos area. Finally, he has performed volunteer work at a Disease Center for individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

Kanavitsa Ksenia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Karditsa since 2001. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Professional Practice License from the Health Directorate of the Prefectural Administration of Karditsa. She has extensive experience in Psychotherapy for Adults and Adolescents. She was trained in psychometric diagnostic tools at the Mental Health Center of the General Hospital of Larissa. She has participated in the training program for Red Cross volunteers. She is an external collaborator of the University of Thessaly in the Master's Program “Counseling in Special Education, Education, and Health.” She has worked part-time at the Rehabilitation and Recovery Center "Iasis Karditsas." She has participated in numerous conferences and seminars organized by the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society, the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, the Psychoanalytic Society of Northern Greece, the Institute of Psychology and Health, among others.

Emmanouela Brun is a mental health counselor dedicated to helping individuals gain a deep understanding of themselves and face life’s challenges with strength and clarity. She combines dynamic psychology with insights from neuroscience to offer thoughtful, personalized support.Emmanouela has always been deeply curious about how the human mind works and has felt a natural calling to support and uplift others.This innate curiosity and empathy are what led her to the path she follows today.Being half Greek and half Italian, she grew up within two cultures — an experience that sparked a deep fascination with how people from different backgrounds think, communicate, and navigate the world.Through her life and work, she has witnessed how easily misunderstandings can arise between people from different perspectives — how one person may mean one thing and another interpret it differently. These experiences have continually reminded her how intricate and nuanced human psychology truly is.Emmanouela began her academic journey at the University of Padua, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Psychology and studied abroad for a semester at the University of Lisbon. After completing her degree, she immersed herself in dynamic psychology, attending courses at the University of Turin and exploring the power of the inner world.She later returned to Padua to complete her master’s in Cognitive and Applied Psychology, deepening her understanding of how thoughts, emotions, and the brain intertwine.Today, Emmanouela enjoys blending insights from psychoanalysis and dynamic psychology with discoveries from neuroscience and cognitive psychology.She spent a year providing psychological support to immigrant children and to those from abusive families in a school setting, and later offered assistance at a center for individuals with disabilities in Padua.Since 2023, she has established her own private practice, where she continues to offer therapy and psychological support.Each step of her journey has strengthened her belief in the power of human connection and in the profound impact that people can have on one another’s lives.In her practice, Emmanouela believes that behaviors, thoughts, and emotions are deeply influenced by unconscious processes and unresolved conflicts.She views the mind as a complex system, where what lies beneath the surface often holds the key to understanding current struggles. Every symptom, pattern, and emotional challenge has a deeper root cause — often stemming from past experiences, unconscious beliefs, and early life events.Her work focuses on uncovering these underlying forces, bringing them into conscious awareness, and understanding how they continue to shape behavior today.Emmanouela aims to help people make sense of their inner world, gain insight into their emotional lives, and work through unresolved issues that may be hindering their growth and well-being.She is also deeply interested in the connection between mind and body. For her, thoughts and emotions are not merely abstract ideas; they have a tangible, biological foundation that affects the nervous system, brain function, and overall health.By integrating insights from neuroscience and cognitive psychology, she explains how unconscious processes are also influenced by brain activity and physiological responses.This holistic perspective allows her to approach therapy in a more complete and practical way.Ultimately, Emmanouela’s work aims to help individuals explore what lies beneath the surface of their lives — to uncover the roots of their emotional patterns, understand their true motivations, and find clarity and purpose.Her goal is not only to guide people toward greater self-awareness but also to empower them to create meaningful, lasting change that leads to a more authentic and fulfilling life.

Stamou Xrysi is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist specialized in adult therapy, conducting online sessions. Her approach is Integrative Psychotherapy, which combines elements from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Person-Centered Psychotherapy, tailoring the therapeutic process to the needs of each individual. Additionally, she incorporates Psychoeducation as an integral part of the sessions, providing clients with valuable knowledge and practical tools for better understanding and managing their challenges. She began her academic career in the Performing Arts before turning to Psychology. She holds a Higher National Diploma in Counseling and Psychology, a BSc in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University, as well as a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counseling from the University of Derby. She has experience in clinical and private therapeutic settings, such as the Neurological Clinic of Agios Georgios (Nees Pagases) and private psychotherapy centers. She is specialized in the management of anxiety disorders and panic attacks, improving interpersonal relationships, addressing specific phobias, and enhancing self-esteem and self-confidence. She continues her education with a focus on Psychological Trauma, ensuring that her therapeutic practices are always modern and effective.

Karageorgou Xrysoula is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice in Karditsa. She completed her studies in Psychology at the State University of New York. She holds a Master's Degree in Special Education focusing on language and mathematics difficulties from the University of Thessaly in Volos. Additionally, she has been trained and further educated in psychology, counseling, life coaching, school and clinical psychology at the University of the Aegean, and in Clinical Hypnotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has worked as a psychologist in public and private Vocational Training Institutes (DIEK), at the University of Thessaly in Volos, and since 2017 has been working with the UNHCR - ESTIA Program. In her practice, she handles cases related to mental health, with a specialization in cognitive behavioral psychotherapy, counseling, and clinical hypnotherapy.

About me and my therapy practice

I am a qualified counsellor and a registered accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My core training was based on the person centred approach at a masters level at Keele University. I am a Cognitive Analytic Therapy therapist/ practitioner accredited by the Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT) since 2023. I am also an EMDR therapist and a member of the EMDR Association. My experience and professional development have led me to adopt a pluralistic take on my practice that also introduces elements from therapeutic theories such as existential psychotherapies, compassion focused therapy, psychoanalytic theory and cognitive/ behavioural practices. I have also been trained in delivering supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists and I have supervised individual counsellors and teams of practitioners at a mental health charity, in a families social care setting and in a women's refuge near Manchester, UK.

I have delivered counselling to clients in higher education, the National Health Service and in the community sector. My client caseload includes people from various ethnic, cultural and class backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ demographic, and all age groups above 16. I have supported people with a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, post - traumatic stress, obsessive - compulsive disorders, eating difficulties, managed psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations. I have worked with adults (16+) of any age who have experienced loss (through death, relationship breakdown, loss of employment or other), men and women that have suffered historic abuse, loss of family unit, life crises, workplace difficulties and people experiencing suicidal thoughts and engaging in self-harm. 

Practice description

I am particularly interested in working with people who have experienced developmental trauma and people who struggle in relationships and with forming helpful attachments with others. I welcome working with clients from any background including migrants and expats, which is a demographic that I occupy and is of particular academic interest to me. My clients will have the opportunity to be in a non-judgmental space with me where they will be able to explore their feelings, circumstances and experiences in confidence in order to reach a positive outcome. For those who find the immediacy of live contact challenging, or also for practical reasons, I offer text based counselling via chat or email message.

I am trained and have experience in delivering one-off, single session therapy and formulation sessions. I offer either a structured, time limited therapy arrangement or an open ended time frame, depending on what is required by my clients. 

My first session

I offer a free thirty-minute initial consultation. This is an opportunity to discuss what brings you to counselling, what your hopes and expectations are and for you to ask me any questions regarding how I can help you.

What I can help with

Abuse, Anxiety, Cultural issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, Post-traumatic stress, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, Cognitive analytic therapy, EMDR, Existential, Humanistic, Interpersonal, Person centred, Phenomenological, Relational

Clients I work with

Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Email therapy, Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Text therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English, Greek

Dafermou Stelina is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in the center of Volos. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department at the University of East London. Following her academic studies, she completed a master's program titled "Clinical and Community Psychology" at the University of East London in 2019. From 2020 to the present, she has been training in the educational program of the Hellenic Association of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (GACBP) as a psychotherapist. The therapeutic framework addresses anxiety disorders (social phobia, panic attacks, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, specific phobia (zoophobia, etc.)), mood disorders (depression), obsessive-compulsive disorders (obsessions, compulsions), trauma-related disorders (post-traumatic stress, acute stress), somatic symptom disorders (illness anxiety), eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating), sleep disorders (insomnia, hypersomnia), perfectionism, couple therapy, counseling support on issues of gender identity, bullying, racism, domestic violence, and separation.

Η Μαριλένα Κόντου είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας και ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε εφήβους και ενήλικες, δια ζώσης στα Τρίκαλα και εξ αποστάσεως.

Εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) μέσω του τετραετούς προγράμματος μετεκπαίδευσης της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς (ΕΕΕΣ), εστιάζοντας σε μια σύγχρονη και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση.

Στην επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει δραστηριοποιηθεί σε δομές ψυχικής υγείας, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε άτομα που αντιμετωπίζουν ποικίλες ψυχολογικές και ψυχοκοινωνικές δυσκολίες. Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί με άτομα που παρουσιάζουν νευρογνωστικές διαταραχές και με τους φροντιστές τους, πραγματοποιώντας νευροψυχολογική εκτίμηση και παρεμβάσεις νοητικής ενδυνάμωσης.

Διατηρεί σταθερό ενδιαφέρον για τη συνεχιζόμενη επαγγελματική της κατάρτιση, συμμετέχοντας συστηματικά σε εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα και επιστημονικά σεμινάρια. Έχει παρακολουθήσει εξειδικευμένη εκπαίδευση στη συμβουλευτική και ψυχολογική υποστήριξη ατόμων της ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ κοινότητας, με έμφαση στην κατανόηση των ιδιαίτερων ψυχοκοινωνικών προκλήσεων που ενδέχεται να αντιμετωπίζουν. Στο θεραπευτικό της έργο δίνει ιδιαίτερη βαρύτητα στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, συμπεριληπτικού και απαλλαγμένου από προκαταλήψεις πλαισίου, όπου κάθε άτομο μπορεί να εκφραστεί αυθεντικά και να αισθανθεί αποδεκτό.

Στόχος της είναι να βοηθήσει τους θεραπευόμενους να κατανοήσουν βαθύτερα τον εαυτό τους, να διαχειριστούν αποτελεσματικότερα το άγχος, τις δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, τις συναισθηματικές προκλήσεις και τις μεταβατικές περιόδους της ζωής τους, ενισχύοντας παράλληλα την ψυχική τους ανθεκτικότητα και την ποιότητα ζωής τους μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο.

Kouprintziotis Dimitrios is a Neurologist and maintains a private practice in Volos. He holds a degree in Medicine. As a resident, he worked at the University Neurology Clinic of Larissa and the Neurology Clinic of Rhodes. Additionally, he served as an assistant at the Neurology Clinic of Augusta Hospital in Bochum, Germany. Finally, he has specialized expertise and significant experience in sleep disorders, headaches, and cerebrovascular diseases.

Goktsi Asimenia is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist licensed to practice, maintaining a private practice in Larissa where she provides psychotherapy and counseling services to adults, adolescents, and families. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Thessaloniki. Throughout her professional career, she has worked in Primary and Secondary Education School Units, in Humanitarian-Non-Governmental Organizations, and in the addiction treatment sector, while during her clinical practice she has worked in mental health facilities. Responding to the complex psychosocial demands of individuals, she has gained experience in issues related to depression, anxiety, panic attacks, parenting, as well as matters connected to adolescence, trauma, loss, and more.