Psychologist for Anger management in Ntepo

Silía Petronikolou is a Psychologist licensed to practice and a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a degree grade of 9.01, and her postgraduate studies focus on Adolescent Medicine (Medical School, A.U.Th.). Simultaneously, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research - Macedonia Branch (EEES), a program certified by the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Since 2020, she has been a scientific collaborator at the Laboratory of Medical Physics and Digital Innovation, Department of Medicine, A.U.Th., engaged in both clinical and research activities. Her research interests primarily focus on improving specific aspects of the quality of life of vulnerable population groups through the use of innovative technologies. Recognizing the importance of continuous education and training, she continues to attend trainings, conferences, and seminars related to her field, while also being under ongoing supervision. In her private practice in eastern Thessaloniki, she conducts psychotherapy and counseling sessions for adults and adolescents, both in person and online.

Patenidis Fotis is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki, where he conducts individual sessions. Online sessions are also available; however, in-person attendance is encouraged as it facilitates a more meaningful connection between the client and therapist and contributes more effectively to the therapeutic process. A limited number of reduced-fee slots are available for individuals facing financial difficulties (students, unemployed).

For the past 5 years, he has been training in Character Analysis, an approach based on the principles of psychodynamic theory and the connection between emotion and bodily sensations. He is a graduate of the Applied Psychology (BSc Hons) program at the University of Derby and the Mathematics Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holding a Master's degree with a specialization in Philosophy and Didactics of Mathematics, as well as additional training in Special Education.

He emphasizes the creation of a relationship built on safety and trust, where the client can establish meaningful contact with their emotions, reconnect with their body, and explore deeper aspects of the self. The goal is to understand internal conflicts and ultimately resolve them through the experiential processing of traumatic experiences, leading to gradual personal change, always respecting the pace and needs of each individual.

Η Σούµπουρου Κατερίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Καλαμαριά. Είναι πτυχιούχος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία, στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς (Μέλος της EBACT) - Παράρτημα Μακεδονίας. Εργάστηκε από το 2007 έως και το 2023 στην Alzheimer Hellas ως ψυχολόγος με κύριο αντικείμενο τη νευροψυχολογική εκτίμηση, καθώς και το σχεδιασμό και την εφαρμογή γνωστικών παρεμβάσεων σε ηλικιωμένους και σε ασθενείς με άνοια. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων και συνεδρίων ψυχικής υγείας και έχει συμμετάσχει ως ομιλήτρια σε πανελλήνια, πανευρωπαϊκά και παγκόσμια συνέδρια, καθώς και σε εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα επαγγελματιών υγείας στον τομέα της άνοιας. Ακόμη, διαθέτει συμμετοχή σε δημοσιεύσεις επιστημονικών εργασιών, στη συγγραφή βιβλίων και άρθρων, καθώς και παρουσία σε ραδιοφωνικές και τηλεοπτικές εκπομπές. Από το 2011 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο, παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες σε εφήβους και ενήλικες, τόσο δια ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακά.

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.

Antigoni Xristaki is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at City College-University of Sheffield and continued with specialized professional postgraduate training at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, obtaining a Diploma of Advanced Practice in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. Additionally, she has been trained in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at the Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has experience and has worked as a Psychologist at the YMCA.

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.

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.

Stergiou - Stamou Stella is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Thessaloniki, providing psychotherapeutic and counseling services to adults, couples, and families. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a focus on social-clinical psychology. She participated in the clinical training program of the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic of Papageorgiou Hospital. Subsequently, she completed her three-year training in systemic psychotherapy and counseling at the Systemic Institute of Thessaloniki. She is a member of the Greek Psychologists Association with registration number 2692, as well as the Systemic Society of Northern Greece. She holds a professional license to practice psychology throughout Greece since 2013. She has maintained a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki since 2016 and has also offered her services voluntarily at various institutions, such as the Mental Health Center of the Western Sector and the Thessaloniki Social Clinic. Additionally, the specialist has been trained and has a particular interest in issues such as depression, phobias, anxiety - panic attacks, psychosomatic disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, personality disorders, among others. She also deals with problems arising in the context of family and work, as well as couple-related issues. Finally, she has participated and continues to participate in psychology and psychotherapy workshops and conferences, aiming to stay continuously updated with developments in the mental health field.

Koutroullis Ioannis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki since 2022. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby in England and a postgraduate degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the same university. Additionally, he is completing his training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research. During his internship at the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the private office "Epilysi," as part of his postgraduate studies, he gained valuable experience. He has attended seminars and trainings on psychopathology topics such as trauma management, anxiety and panic attacks, mood disorders, addictions, grief, and eating disorders. Furthermore, he has delivered seminars on various topics during his training, as well as a lecture on somatic disorders. Mr. Koutroullis, with his experience and scientific specialization, is capable of managing a wide range of cases by tailoring therapy to the needs of each individual.

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.

Dr. Samaras Apostolos is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree in Clinical Psychology and Pathology from the University of Paris Paris VIII and possesses an advanced diploma (D.E.A.) in education from the same University. The Mental Health Counselor specializes in communication issues, interpersonal relationships, and has particular expertise in family and marital psychotherapy, anxiety disorders, and behavioral problems. He continuously participates in conferences and seminars to stay updated on developments in his field and has a substantial number of publications in the Greek press. Finally, Dr. Samaras Apostolos is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the World Federation for Mental Health, the International Association of Family Therapy, and the International Society of Psychopathology & Clinical Psychology.

Drakakidou Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kalamaria. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her postgraduate studies at the University of Thessaly, specializing in "Counseling Psychology and Counseling in Special Education, Education, and Health." She has been trained in "Child Psychology and Child Psychiatry" at the University of the Aegean. As part of her postgraduate studies, she completed her internship at the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio," where she gained significant experience in the assessment and psychosocial support of children and adolescents, as well as their families, in a clinical setting. During her professional career, she worked as a trainer at a Higher Vocational Training School (S.A.E.K.), imparting her specialized knowledge to future professionals. Since 2018 until today, she has served as a Psychologist in Primary and Secondary Education, supporting parents, students, and educators in managing emotional and learning challenges. Her therapeutic approach is systemic, emphasizing relationships, communication, and the interaction of the individual with the systems to which they belong, such as family, school, and work. Her goal is to enhance self-awareness, improve functionality, and provide meaningful support to the individual for the effective management of their difficulties.

Η Σοφία Διαμαντή είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας με Συνθετική – Συστημική ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης. Έχει ολοκληρώσει τριετή εκπαίδευση στη Συμβουλευτική και την Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΚΕΨΥΣΗ), καθώς και το μονοετές πρόγραμμα Βιοθυμικής Κλινικής Ύπνωσης στο ίδιο κέντρο. Επιπλέον, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Συμβουλευτική Ζεύγους στο Mediterranean College. Η ψυχοθεραπευτική της ταυτότητα έχει διαμορφωθεί μέσα από την ολοκλήρωση της εκπαίδευσής της στη Συνθετική – Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Συνθετικής Συστημικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Θεσσαλονίκης ( Κε.Σ.Συ.Θ. ), όπου συνεχίζει την εκπαίδευσή της στη Συμβουλευτική Παιδιών. Παράλληλα, παρακολουθεί διαρκώς σεμινάρια και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα στον χώρο της ψυχολογίας, με στόχο τη συνεχή επαγγελματική και προσωπική εξέλιξη. Στην πρακτική της χρησιμοποιεί τεχνικές κυρίως από τη συστημική προσέγγιση, εμπλουτισμένες με στοιχεία από άλλες ψυχοθεραπευτικές κατευθύνσεις, όπως η Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφορική (CBT) και η υπαρξιακή προσέγγιση. Εργάζεται με συνθετικό και ολιστικό τρόπο, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη το άτομο στο σύνολό του – τις σχέσεις, το οικογενειακό και κοινωνικό πλαίσιο, τα συναισθήματα, τις σκέψεις και το σώμα. Μέσα από τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία, υποστηρίζει τα άτομα στην αναγνώριση επαναλαμβανόμενων μοτίβων σκέψης, συναισθήματος και συμπεριφοράς, ενισχύοντας την επίγνωση και τη δυνατότητα επιλογής νέων, πιο λειτουργικών τρόπων σύνδεσης με τον εαυτό και τους άλλους. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες, οικογενειακές συνεδρίες, συμβουλευτική ζεύγους, κλινική ύπνωση καθώς και ομαδικές θεραπείες και βιωματικά εργαστήρια, δημιουργώντας ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό πλαίσιο προσωπικής εξερεύνησης και αλλαγής. Η φιλοσοφία της βασίζεται στη βαθιά πίστη της στον άνθρωπο και στην έμφυτη ικανότητά του για αυτορρύθμιση και αυτοΐαση. Για τη Σοφία Διαμαντή, η ψυχοθεραπεία είναι ένα κοινό ταξίδι, ένα ταξίδι που μπορεί να περιλαμβάνει απαιτητικά μονοπάτια, αλλά στο τέλος της διαδρομής ο άνθρωπος έχει προσφέρει στον εαυτό του το μεγαλύτερο δώρο: την ουσιαστική επαφή με τον εαυτό του και τη δυνατότητα μιας πιο αυθεντικής ζωής.

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"

Papigkioti Kleoniki MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. From the beginning of her career, she was deeply moved by supporting individuals experiencing difficulties, which led her to work both professionally and through internships in organizations that protect children and women who have suffered abuse. She has focused on clinical training in Mental Health through her participation in postgraduate programs at Papageorgiou Hospital, as well as at Aeginiteio Hospital, while simultaneously enriching her clinical experience through her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health at the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Throughout her professional career, she has worked therapeutically with children, adolescents, and adults, supporting individuals of all ages and identities in their unique challenges. What she loves most about her work is walking alongside each person on their path of self-awareness and self-management, creating a safe space for meaningful change and development.

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.

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.

Alkistis Nikoli, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at the University of Sheffield (Bachelor Degree). She continued her postgraduate studies at the University of Hull, where she completed her Master of Science degree. Her Master's program focused on Clinical Applications of Psychology. Upon returning to Greece, she completed her training at the Hellenic Network of Group Analysts (EDOA) and currently works at the Institute of Psychotherapy and Personal Development (IPSYPA).