Health professionals for Anxiety and Stress

Karavela Fani is a Psychologist with a private practice in Koukaki. She graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Psychology, in 2005. During her studies, she volunteered for two summers at the Psychiatric Hospital of Leros and completed a six-month voluntary internship at the Thessaloniki unit for individuals with addictions, providing psychological support to them and their families. After completing her studies, she worked at the "NIKI" Association, a model nursery for children with special needs and pervasive developmental disorders. Subsequently, she transitioned to the business sector, working for one year in a private company before departing for postgraduate studies in London, where she completed an MSc in Social & Organizational Psychology at the LSE. Upon returning, she started her own business in collaboration with her brother, which has maintained a successful 12-year trajectory.

Her passion for psychology and people motivated her to return to education three years ago, pursuing a four-year course culminating in specialization in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Concurrently with her studies, she volunteers at the counseling helpline for parents and children, "TOGETHER FOR THE CHILD," and manages individual online sessions with adult clients. She acknowledges that education is an ongoing journey and therefore ensures to attend additional seminars and has incorporated systematic private supervision into her practice.

Oikonomou Xrysoula is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neapoli. She studied Psychology and subsequently completed postgraduate training in Clinical Psychology focusing on addiction at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She also holds basic training in clinical hypnotherapy (2025) and has been trained in Postmodern Psychotherapy Approaches and the administration of psychometric tools. Recently, she completed further training in Special Education at the University of the Aegean. Additionally, she is pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Sciences at the Hellenic Open University. She has considerable experience as a Psychologist, having worked at a Dyslexia and Learning Difficulties Center, at KETHEA, at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the Pediatric Oncology Department of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, and has provided parallel support to a student with autism. Finally, she specializes in non-directive intervention and systemic approaches.

Η Λαμπρινού Χρυσούλα, M.A., M.Sc. είναι Ψυχολόγος - Παιδοψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κορωπί. Εξειδικεύεται στην ψυχική υγεία παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων, παρέχοντας εξατομικευμένη υποστήριξη με γνώμονα τις ανάγκες και τη μοναδικότητα κάθε ατόμου. Είναι απόφοιτη του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (M.Sc.) στην Προαγωγή και Αγωγή Υγείας (Διατμηματικό Ιατρικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ), καθώς και Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (M.A.) στις Επιστήμες της Αγωγής με κατεύθυνση στην Ειδική Αγωγή και την Ενιαία Εκπαίδευση από το Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει εκπαίδευση στην Ακαδημία Κλινικών Σπουδών της Αθήνας (ΑΚΣΠΑ) και στο Κέντρο Ψυχαναλυτικών Ερευνών της Αθήνας, με λακανικό προσανατολισμό.

Διαθέτει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχολογίας, με 7 χρόνια απασχόλησης σε δημόσια ειδικά και γενικά σχολεία και 1 έτος συνεργασίας με ΚΕ.Δ.Α.ΣΥ., όπου ασχολήθηκε με την αξιολόγηση και υποστήριξη παιδιών και οικογενειών. Έχει επίσης εργαστεί σε δομές τοπικής αυτοδιοίκησης, όπως δήμους και Κέντρα Κοινότητας, παρέχοντας ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη σε ευάλωτες ομάδες. Επιπλέον, δραστηριοποιείται στον ιδιωτικό τομέα με πολυετή παρουσία σε ιδιωτικό κέντρο, παρέχοντας συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπευτικές υπηρεσίες σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες.

Στο πλαίσιο της ψυχοδυναμικής θεραπείας, παρέχεται υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες για θέματα άγχους, κρίσεων πανικού, καταθλιπτικής συμπτωματολογίας, δυσκολιών στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, αυτοεκτίμησης και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης. Σε εφήβους αντιμετωπίζονται συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, δυσλειτουργικές συμπεριφορές, προβλήματα στη διαχείριση συγκρούσεων και στις κοινωνικές σχέσεις με την οικογένεια και τους συνομηλίκους. Σε παιδιά παρέχεται παρέμβαση σε περιπτώσεις δυσκολιών στη συμπεριφορά, στη ρύθμιση συναισθημάτων, στη διαχείριση ορίων, καθώς και σε περιπτώσεις ΔΕΠ-Υ και αυτιστικού φάσματος.

Mr. Komninos Vasilis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains his private practice in Ilisia. He holds a BSc(Hons) in Psychology from the Open University of the United Kingdom and a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling from the University of Brighton. He has been trained in Group Systemic Psychotherapy at the Family Therapy Center and completed his specialization in group therapy at the Relational Group Psychotherapy Institute, under the direction and supervision of Mr. Stavros Charalambidis. He has served as a Psychologist - mental health counselor at The Rock Clinic in Brighton, a Group Therapist at the Family Therapy Center, as well as at ISOΨ. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person. Mr. Komninos, within the framework of his lifelong learning, regularly participates in seminars and international conferences and has presented clinical cases at scientific panels related to group and individual psychotherapy. Notable examples include the 1st Symposium on Relational Psychoanalysis and Group Psychotherapy in Athens, Oct/21, the online IARPP Symposium, Jan/22, the 18th Annual IARPP Conference, Los Angeles, USA, Jun/22, and the 21st international IAGP conference, Pescara, Italy, Jul/22. He is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and a member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA).

Georgakopoulou Stauroula is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in the Ampelokipi area. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy - Standard level with supervision, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Additionally, she has been trained in Clinical Psychopathology and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. She has attended training programs related to Neuropsychiatry and Psychopathology of children and adolescents, learning disabilities, self-awareness groups, and positive emotions. She is the Director of the Greek psychology website Psychopedia.gr and is involved in providing mental health services and delivering presentations on mental health topics. Finally, she specializes in cases involving anxiety disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety, depression, couples counseling, parental counseling, and self-esteem in children and adolescents.

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.

Dimitra Karakasi is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has completed postgraduate studies and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She has worked in mental health facilities and school units, gaining experience in providing psychological support to adults, adolescents, and children. She deals with issues related to anxiety, depression, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, and enhancing self-esteem. Her clinical practice is based on scientifically validated methods, aiming to promote mental health and personal development.

H Παπαχριστοπούλου Αλεξία MPH, BSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Σχεσιακή Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Κηφισιά. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του University of Essex, ειδικευμένη στις Κλινικές Δεξιότητες με βάση τη Σχεσιακή Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Ινστιτούτο Σχεσιακής & Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΙΣΟΨ). Είναι εκπαιδευόμενη στην Ομαδική Ψυχοθεραπεία κατά Irvin Yalom και τα Σχεσιακά Δυναμικά της Ομάδος (ΙΣΟΨ) και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στη Δημόσια Υγεία & Επιδημιολογία (MPH) της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Στα πλαίσια της ομαδικής εκπαίδευσής της συν-συντονίζει θεραπευτική ομάδα από τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2023 στο Ινστιτούτο Σχεσιακής και Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας. Επιπλέον, είναι επιστημονική συνεργάτιδα του Κέντρου Ψυχοθεραπείας in – between στην Αθήνα, παρέχοντας ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά σε ενήλικες, εφήβους, ζεύγη και οικογένειες. Παράλληλα έχει συνεργαστεί με την Ευρωπαϊκή Υπηρεσία Ασύλου (European Union Agency for Asylum), παρέχοντας υποστήριξη στους αιτούντες Διεθνούς Προστασίας και σε άτομα που ανήκουν σε κοινωνικά ευάλωτους πληθυσμούς. Έχει λάβει μέρος σε ερευνητικό πρόγραμμα του Εθνικού Ινστιτούτου Υγείας των ΗΠΑ (NIH) σε θέματα υγείας που αφορούν στην Παιδική Παχυσαρκία, τη Διατροφική Συμπεριφορά και τη Γνωστική Λειτουργία των παιδιών και έχει συμμετάσχει ως συγγραφέας σε τρεις σχετικές δημοσιεύσεις σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά στο PubMed. Είναι μέλος της Διεθνούς Ένωσης Σχεσιακής Ψυχανάλυσης και Ψυχοθεραπείας (IARPP) και της Αμερικανικής Ένωσης Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (AGPA).

Η Μαρία Σαββίδου είναι Ψυχολόγος, Κλινικής - Κοινωνικής κατεύθυνσης και κάτοχος Άδειας Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου. Αποφοίτησε από το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης (2009), ενώ έλαβε υποτροφία από το University of Groningen της Ολλανδίας. Από το 2016, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης, όπου παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά.

Εξειδικεύτηκε στην Μουσικοθεραπεία (ΜΑ) στο τμήμα Μουσικής και Κοινωνίας του Πανεπιστημίου Μακεδονίας και η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στο ανθρωπιστικό μοντέλο, με κεντρικούς άξονες την αποδοχή, την ενσυναίσθηση και την αυθεντική θεραπευτική σχέση. Παράλληλα, αξιοποιεί και στοιχεία από διαφορετικές θεωρητικές προσεγγίσεις, όπως είναι η Ψυχανάλυση, η Γνωστική - συμπεριφορική θεραπεία (CBT) και η Νευροψυχολογία, ανάλογα με το εξατομικευμένο πλάνο και το θεραπευτικό αίτημα. Ακόμη, μέσα από την κλινική της εμπειρία, εξειδικεύτηκε στις μαθησιακές δυσκολίες, την κατάθλιψη και τις διαταραχές άγχους.

Σημαντικό σταθμό στην πορεία της αποτελεί η κλινική της άσκηση στην Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Παπανικολάου Θεσσαλονίκης, όπου εργάστηκε ως Μουσικοθεραπεύτρια και συνέβαλε στη διαμόρφωση και εφαρμογή καινοτόμων θεραπευτικών παρεμβάσεων σε πανελλήνιο επίπεδο.

Επέλεξε επίσης να εξειδικευτεί και στη Συμβουλευτική Σταδιοδρομίας, καθώς πιστεύει ότι η επαγγελματική ζωή είναι πολύ σημαντική και δύναται να επηρεάσει την ψυχικής μας υγεία. Η δυνατότητα να υποστηρίζει εφήβους και ενήλικες σε κρίσιμες αποφάσεις ζωής και να τους βοηθάει να ενισχύσουν την αυτογνωσία τους, αλλά και να ευθυγραμμίσουν τις επιλογές με τις αξίες τους και τις δυνατότητές τους, αποτέλεσε για εκείνη μια προέκταση του θεραπευτικού της έργου.

Επιπλέον, έχει εργαστεί στο Συμβουλευτικό Σταθμό Νέων Ν. Κοζάνης, στο Πρόγραμμα Προαγωγής Αυτοβοήθειας (ΑΠΘ), στο Κέντρο Πρόληψης και Συμβουλευτικής Θεσσαλονίκης και σε άλλες εθελοντικές, δημόσιες και ιδιωτικές δομές.

Η επιλογή της επιστήμης της Ψυχολογίας ήταν μια συνειδητή απόφαση από νεαρή ηλικία, καθώς είχε έντονο ενδιαφέρον για την ανθρώπινη επικοινωνία, τη συναισθηματική κατανόηση και τις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις. Μέχρι και σήμερα, συνεχίζει να επιμορφώνεται και να είναι ενεργή στο ερευνητικό πεδίο, με σκοπό να κατανοεί σε μεγαλύτερο βάθος τον άνθρωπο - τις σκέψεις, τα συναισθήματα και τις σχέσεις του, αλλά και το πως αυτά επηρεάζονται από το εκάστοτε κοινωνικό και πολιτισμικό πλαίσιο.

Για εκείνη, η ψυχολογία δεν είναι απλά μια επαγγελματική επιλογή, αλλά μια διαρκής πορεία γνώσης και ουσιαστικής ανθρώπινης σύνδεσης. Αντιλαμβάνεται τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία ως ένα ζωντανό χώρο συνάντησης, όπου η δυσκολία μπορεί να ειπωθεί με ασφάλεια και ο άνθρωπος να ξαναβρεί τη σχέση με τον εαυτό του σε ένα πλαίσιο αποδοχής, σεβασμού και ουσιαστικής παρουσίας.

Karouzi Ioanna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agios Eleftherios. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Counseling and Psychotherapy Program in the Person-Centered Approach at ICPS, College of Human Sciences. She is a member of the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP).

During her professional career, she has worked in numerous shelters and mental health centers, gaining valuable experience in counseling support for children and their families as well as psychological support for refugees. She has previously volunteered with the Non-Profit Organizations "Freedom Gate Greece" and "The Smile of the Child." In her private practice, she specializes in counseling, non-directive intervention, and the person-centered approach. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and conferences aimed at continuous education and training in her field.

Alexandros Diamantis is a psychologist-psychotherapist, who graduated from the Department of Psychology of the University of East London and obtained his degree in 2017. In 2019 he completed his Master’s degree from the Department of Clinical and Community Psychology at the University of East London. In 2023 he completed a four-year specialization in the psychotherapeutic approach to Cognitive and Behavioural-Behavioural Therapy (RECBT) from the Hellenic Institute of RECBT. He has attended a series of trainings and conferences on areas, such as clinical assessment, psychometric tools, marketing psychology, eating disorders, children’s drawing analysis and forensic psychology. Additionally, he has completed a training on the Social & Clinical View of Addictions from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He continues to attend numerous seminars and conferences on various fields of psychology as well as specializing in other psychotherapeutic approaches. His researches and articles have been published and presented at conferences, such as the Panhellenic Psychology Conference of ELPSE in 2019. He has been providing mental health services since 2016 as part of his internship at the care unit for the elderly with dementia and Alzheimer’s “AKTIOS”. He has gained clinical experience as a psychotherapist as part of his specialization in RECBT working with a variety of social groups. He maintains a private office in Neo Heraklion, Attica and conducts live and online sessions.

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.

Thalassoxori Ntouli MSc, MBA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Sepolia. She is also an external collaborator for continuous adult education through e-learning & Tutoring at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed a postgraduate degree in Health Unit Management at the Hellenic Open University. Additionally, she has been trained in Behavioral Techniques, Integrative Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, and Clinical Psychopathology. She collaborated with the University of Ioannina for three years on research and the design of skill and ability identification for students of economic studies. She has also worked with major private companies regarding the development, implementation, and execution of HR initiatives. She has been employed at the National School of Public Health, the Staff of the Minister of National Defense, the National School of Public Health, the Lighthouse for the Blind of Greece, among others, and has participated in the design and execution of several European programs as well as in related conferences with presentations and publications. Believing that knowledge is limitless, she has completed various trainings related to her field, including the use and evaluation of psychometric tools, drama therapy, and family and couple therapy. She is a founding member of the Hellenic Society of Integrative Psychotherapy as well as a collaborator of the University of Crete's technology spin-off "Contemporary Amphiaraia" and the Master's Program in Counseling Psychology at the University of Thessaly. Finally, she has participated in numerous conferences as a speaker, and her articles have been published in the printed press.

Maria Diamantopoulou is a Psychologist - Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychologist - Trained Somatic Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist who conducts sessions both in person and online. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of East London and holds a license to practice as a psychologist. Subsequently, she completed her two-year postgraduate studies in Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychology at the University of Strasbourg. She is also a trainee Psychotherapist in Somatic Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Psychotherapy & Counseling Center "Wilhelm Reich", certified by the National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece (EEPS), the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP), the Hellenic Counseling Association (EES), and the EABR. During her undergraduate and postgraduate studies, she gained extensive clinical experience in both public and private centers, such as the Athens Alzheimer Association, the Holargos Municipal Polyclinics, and the NMKEs Thalpos Mental Health and IASIS. She offers individual sessions of Counseling, Neuropsychological assessment, and intervention. Her therapeutic approach is primarily based on the principles of psychoanalytic somatic psychotherapy, drawing elements from the integrative approach (cognitive, psychodynamic, Gestalt) to tailor the therapy to the needs of each patient. Her goal is to act as a companion and establish a safe therapeutic relationship that provides the patient the opportunity to find answers to the issues troubling them.

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.

Karampasiadou Zoi is a licensed Psychologist and graduate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a specialization in Clinical Psychology as well as School and Developmental Psychology. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from the Hellenic Management Association (EEDE).Her passion for Psychology led her to pursue further training in Psychotherapy through IAOTH, while her interest in the corporate sector motivated her to undertake additional studies in business administration, communication, and economics (EEDE).

She is a licensed Psychologist and is currently further training at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Stress Management and Health Promotion.She completed her internship at the Junior High School and High School for the Deaf of Thessaloniki, providing individual and group psychological support to children, adolescents, and their families. She has also offered psychological support services to vulnerable social groups within European Union programs for the long-term unemployed and has managed awareness and prevention programs for children, adolescents, and adults at both national and European levels.Over the past four years, she has been training executives and individuals in psychology-related topics focusing on motivation in physical activity, aiming at a holistic approach to well-being and quality of life. She actively participates in conferences and workshops on stress management, bullying prevention and intervention, and the prevention and management of burnout.She collaborates scientifically as a Psychologist with the Panhellenic Association for the Support of Individuals with Obesity “Imeroeessa” and the Scientific Group “Opsometha eis Philippous.”For the past fifteen years, she has also been active in communication and Human Resource Management roles within multinational companies, managing projects both in Greece and abroad.In parallel, she provides private psychological services through individual and group sessions, addressing a wide range of needs.As a Business Consultant, she specializes in recruitment and assessment, the implementation of assessment and development centers, and career transition support (outplacement).As a Psychologist, she provides support in confidence building and personal development, stress and anxiety management, individual and group interventions, couples therapy, smoking cessation support, as well as CV writing and job interview preparation.Her practice is located in the center of Thessaloniki, and all services are also available online through modern digital platforms.

Galani Xristina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Neo Iraklio. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed postgraduate studies in Work Psychology at the University of Nottingham. She is certified in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) by the Hellenic Institute of Emotion-Focused Therapy and specializes in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Education and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logos Psyche." Additionally, she is certified as a Parenting Trainer by Gordon International and as a Coach by the ICF (Solution Focused Coaching, Solution Surfers). She also collaborates as a consulting psychologist with private educational institutions and has significant experience as a psychotherapist.