Psychologist for Psychogenic Bulimia - Psychogenic Anorexia 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.

Katsamaka Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki since 2006. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed the four-year training program in Gestalt Psychotherapy at the Gestalt Foundation of Thessaloniki. She possesses extensive professional experience, having worked as a Psychologist and Trainer in numerous psychological support centers, which has equipped her with the appropriate knowledge and expertise to offer a wide range of specialized services in her office. Specifically, she provides Psychological Support, Psychotherapy, and Counseling services to adults and adolescents. The issues she addresses include depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, eating disorders, phobias, family and couple problems, parent counseling, and career guidance counseling. Finally, by attending extensive psychology seminars, she ensures continuous professional development and training in her field.

Serif Damadoglou Ekrem is a Specialist Psychiatrist – Psychotherapist with private practices in Komotini and Xanthi. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's degree from the Hellenic Open University. He completed his rural service at the General Hospital – Health Center of Kos "Hippocrates." He received his psychiatric training at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Katerini and the University Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis. During his specialization in Psychiatry, he trained in Neurology at the 2nd Neurological Clinic of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki “AHEPA.” Alongside providing services at his private practice, Serif Damadoglou works at the University Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis and is a Psychiatrist at the Counseling & Accessibility Structure of the Democritus University of Thrace. He has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of mental disorders. Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder) and psychotic disorders are the focus of his interest. The physician has adopted the biopsychosocial model of modern psychiatry and applies psychotherapeutic methods, while in cases requiring pharmacological treatment, he follows the most recent clinical guidelines. Finally, he issues certificates and attestations for all legal uses.

Η Έλενα Παπαευσταθίου είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου.

Εργάζεται ιδιωτικά ως ψυχολόγος και ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στο γραφείο της στη Θεσσαλονίκη, παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ενηλίκων, τόσο διά ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακά. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με το Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο «Στήριξις», έχοντας ολοκληρώσει περισσότερες από 110 ώρες θεραπευτικών συνεδριών και 50 ώρες εποπτείας, με κύριο θεραπευτικό προσανατολισμό τη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT).

Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) μέσω της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς – Παράρτημα Μακεδονίας, με πιστοποίηση επάρκειας από την EABCT. Επιπλέον, πραγματοποιεί μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης, στο πρόγραμμα «Κλινική Ψυχική Υγεία» του Τμήματος Ιατρικής, με στόχο τη συνεχή επιστημονική εξέλιξη και την παροχή υπηρεσιών που βασίζονται στα σύγχρονα επιστημονικά δεδομένα.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος εκπαιδεύσεων και σεμιναρίων σε θεματικές όπως η Θεραπεία Σχημάτων, οι Διατροφικές Διαταραχές, η Αντιμετώπιση Αρνητικών Συναισθημάτων και η Σχολική Ψυχολογία, εμπλουτίζοντας διαρκώς τις γνώσεις και τις δεξιότητές της.

Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, υποστηρικτικού και μη επικριτικού θεραπευτικού χώρου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του και να ενισχύσει την ψυχική του ανθεκτικότητα. Προσεγγίζει κάθε θεραπευτική σχέση με ενσυναίσθηση, αυθεντικότητα και σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα του κάθε ανθρώπου, πιστεύοντας ότι η ψυχοθεραπεία αποτελεί μια συνεργατική διαδικασία που μπορεί να οδηγήσει σε ουσιαστική προσωπική ανάπτυξη και βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής.

Xristou Xaris is a Counseling Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He studied Psychology (BSc) at the University of Sheffield. He continued his studies at the University of York, where he completed a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology (Master of Arts). He has worked at the Hellenic Myasthenia Gravis Association, providing psychological support to patients with Myasthenia Gravis. His experience includes internships at the Child and Adolescent Center and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou", in the Child and Adolescent Department, as well as volunteer work at the KETHEA ITHAKI Counseling Center and ARSIS (Social Organization for Youth Support), offering counseling support. Additionally, he has taught Psychology courses at a Private Vocational Training Institute in Thessaloniki. He continues his professional development through ongoing supervision and personal therapy, which helps him maintain a high level of knowledge and skills. Finally, he provides individual psychotherapy sessions for Adults and Adolescents, addressing a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger management, eating disorders, interpersonal relationship management, and others.

Valamoutopoulos Theodoros is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist - Group Analyst, Consultant at the 424 General Military Training Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He manages a wide range of cases encompassing the entire spectrum of his discipline, with a notable specialization in Psychoanalysis, Group Psychotherapy, Psychoses, Psychosexual Disorders, and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Additionally, since March 2021, the doctor has been a member of the International Psychoanalytical Association.

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.

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.

Giourga Filanthi BSc is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Department of Nutrition Science and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University. She has attended numerous seminars related to nutrition and has completed specializations in Clinical Nutrition and Eating Disorders at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her goal is to provide personalized nutritional solutions, tailored to the needs, lifestyle, and objectives of each individual. She focuses on weight management, improving health in chronic conditions, supporting cases of eating disorders, as well as nutritional education across all age groups. She believes that nutrition is not merely a diet but a lifestyle that can bring balance, well-being, and long-term health. Her purpose is to support every individual with guidance, encouragement, and positive energy, enabling them to develop healthy habits that will accompany them throughout their lives.

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.

Agogiatou Xristina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Kalamaria. She worked from 2004 to 2023 at Alzheimer Hellas as a psychologist, specializing in diagnosis, the design and implementation of non-pharmacological interventions, research, and publication of scientific papers. She has participated in numerous conferences both in Greece and abroad, and her work has been published in international scientific journals. Since 2017, she has been responsible for organizing non-pharmacological interventions and informing patients and their families as the lead psychologist. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently trained in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Behavioral Research Company. Additionally, she worked as a Psychologist at the Alzheimer Disease Organization of Kalamaria and volunteered at the Center for the Care of People with Disabilities (KEPEP) "Agios Dimitrios". She is specialized in Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Therapy, and Anxiety and Mood Disorders. She has maintained a private practice since 2013, treating individual adolescent and adult cases, couples, and providing parental counseling.

Liarigkovinou Anna is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Psychology and Health, in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of Children and Adolescents from the Scientific Association for Child and Adolescent Care, as well as in Psychoanalytic understanding of Psychopathology related to anxiety disorders, depression, psychological trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, narcissistic personality organization, psychosomatic phenomena, psychotic phenomena, gender and sexuality issues at the Psychoanalytic Society of Northern Greece. She has attended numerous seminars and training programs such as: 2022 I.P.S.Y. "Early Sexual Abuse" • 2022 I.P.S.Y. "The Inner Child Technique" • 2022 I.P.S.Y "Borderline Pathology" • 2021 I.P.S.Y. "The Enigma of Psychosomatics" • 2021 I.P.S.Y. "Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques" • 2020 I.P.S.Y. "Crisis Intervention" • 2018-2019 S.Y.ME.PE. "Introduction to Group Psychotherapy" • 2018-2019 S.Y.ME.PE. "Assessment and Therapeutic Planning in Situations of Psychosocial Distress. Family Retention or Removal of the Child" • 2018-2019 S.Y.ME.PE. "Introduction to Psychoanalytic Concepts" • 2011-2012 AKSPA "Reading the Symptom, Introduction to Lacanian Clinic" annual training program • 2011 E.E.F.I.E. "Addictive Substances: Myths and Reality" • 2009 Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School "The Post-Freudian Adolescent" • 2009 AUTh and P.E.V.E. "Contemporary Developments in Health Psychology"

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.

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.

Fragkiadoulakis Ioannis is a Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where he graduated with a specialization in Clinical Psychology. He has received further training and certification in the selection, assessment, and administration of psychometric tests. He applies Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Counseling, providing a wide range of mental health services tailored to the needs of each individual.

Mpogdanou Marina is a Psychologist and adult psychotherapist. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a Master's degree in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy from the University of Central Lancashire. In addition to her primary studies, she has specialized and obtained certification in Life Coaching as well as in Special Education and Training. In recent years, she has been working privately as an adult psychotherapist, gaining experience in clinical settings such as the Psychiatry Department at AHEPA Hospital and the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki.