Health professionals for Phobias near Kalamaria

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.

Danai Papadopoulou MSc, MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds postgraduate degrees in Counselling Psychology (MSc in Counselling Psychology) from the University of Sheffield and in Gender Studies (MA in Gender, Society, and Culture) from the Department of Social Anthropology and History at the University of the Aegean. As a psychotherapist, she specializes in Psychodynamic Therapy. In this context, she completed a two-year training program in the Art of Psychotherapy, offered by the Institute of Psychology and Health (IPSY), and additionally, under the auspices of the Scientific Association Merimna for Children and Adolescents (SY.ME.PE), she attended a two-year educational program on Psychopathology and Therapeutic Approaches for Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence, as well as a two-year introductory training cycle in psychoanalytic thought at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (EKEPSYE). Furthermore, she received basic training in projective tests from the Istituto Gradiva per la Ricerca in Psicoanalisi. She has worked as a psychologist in public mental health facilities, early psychological intervention programs, and non-governmental organizations in Greece and Italy. Psychotherapeutically, she works with adults and adolescents in face-to-face sessions or remotely via Skype.

Papaeuthymiou Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki, where she provides support to adults both in-person and online. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has enhanced her scientific training by participating in the 1st and 2nd Seminar Cycles on Psychoanalytic Thought of the Northern Greece Psychoanalytic Society. Since 2024, she has been a trainee in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy of Chania (E.I.C.P.), where she continues her systematic education and clinical development. She has professional experience as a Psychologist – Psychotherapist at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research, where she worked with a variety of clinical cases. She is under continuous supervision and engaged in personal therapy. She approaches her therapeutic work with respect for the uniqueness of each individual, emphasizing the creation of a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

Papaioannou Giouli is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist for adults, children, and adolescents, maintaining a private practice in Thessaloniki at 3 Grigoriou Palama Street (City Center). She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's degree (MSc) in Child & Adolescent Mental Health from King's College London, UK.

She has received further training in Postmodern Systemic Approaches, such as Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and the Collaborative-Dialogical Approach, at the Solution-Focused Therapy Center "Bienestar" in Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has completed a two-year cycle of Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalytic Practice at the Northern Greece Psychoanalytic Society (NGPS). Finally, she participates in the Annual Infant Observation Seminar of the same institution (NGPS), which includes weekly infant observation within the family environment and participation in a supervision group for understanding early mental mechanisms and non-verbal communication.

She possesses extensive clinical experience, having worked in various settings and organizations for children, adolescents, and adults in both the UK and Greece. Her most recent engagement involved supporting students and staff at the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT).

She receives ongoing supervision and personal analysis.

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.

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.

Η Βίκυ Πέττα είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κάτοχος άδειας άσκησης επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου.

Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT) στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς – Παράρτημα Μακεδονίας (ΕΕΕΣ-ΠΜ), μία θεραπευτική προσέγγιση που εστιάζει στην κατανόηση της σχέσης μεταξύ σκέψεων, συναισθημάτων και συμπεριφορών, με στόχο την αντιμετώπιση των δυσκολιών που βιώνει το άτομο και την ανάπτυξη πιο λειτουργικών τρόπων διαχείρισής τους.

Κατά τη διάρκεια της πρακτικής της άσκησης συνεργάστηκε με το ΚΕΘΕΑ και συγκεκριμένα με το πρόγραμμα «ΠΡΟΜΗΘΕΑΣ», το οποίο λειτουργεί στο Σωφρονιστικό Κατάστημα Θεσσαλονίκης. Παράλληλα, έχει πραγματοποιήσει εθελοντική εργασία στο Κέντρο Φιλοξενίας Ασυνόδευτων Ανηλίκων «Το Σπίτι της ΑΡΣΙΣ», ενώ έχει εργαστεί με παιδιά και εφήβους με προσφυγικό υπόβαθρο σε Δομή Ασυνόδευτων Ανηλίκων της ΜΚΟ ΣΥΝΥΠΑΡΞΙΣ. Μέσα από τις παραπάνω εμπειρίες έχει έρθει σε επαφή με διαφορετικές πληθυσμιακές ομάδες και ποικίλα ψυχοκοινωνικά αιτήματα.

Επιπλέον, είναι πιστοποιημένη ως Team Up Facilitator από τα Παιδικά Χωριά SOS, έχοντας εκπαιδευτεί στη διευκόλυνση ομαδικών δραστηριοτήτων και παρεμβάσεων για παιδιά και εφήβους. Παράλληλα, συνεχίζει τη διαρκή επιστημονική της επιμόρφωση μέσω της παρακολούθησης σεμιναρίων και εκπαιδεύσεων σε διαφορετικές θεματικές της ψυχολογίας και της ψυχοθεραπείας, όπως η Θεραπεία Σχημάτων και οι Διατροφικές Διαταραχές.

Σήμερα, πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες στο Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο «Στήριξις», όπου αναλαμβάνει θεραπευτικά περιστατικά στο πλαίσιο Γνωστικής Συμπεριφορικής Εποπτείας. Παράλληλα, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη και παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης και ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες και εφήβους.

Στόχος είναι η δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης και ενός ασφαλούς θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, στο οποίο το άτομο μπορεί να προσεγγίσει και να επεξεργαστεί όσα το απασχολούν. Η θεραπευτική διαδικασία προσαρμόζεται στις ανάγκες και τη μοναδικότητα κάθε ατόμου, με σεβασμό στον προσωπικό του ρυθμό και στόχο την ενδυνάμωση, την προσωπική εξέλιξη και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής.

Pliampa Freideriki is a Psychologist, Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist licensed to practice as a psychologist. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed her postgraduate studies in Health Psychology (MSc in Health Psychology) at the University of Nottingham. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research (EEES). To date, she has provided her services voluntarily and as part of her training at the social non-governmental organization ARSIS, the First University Psychiatric Clinic - G.N. Papageorgiou, and the Psychotherapeutic Center Stírixis. She is under continuous supervision. Since 2023, she has maintained a private practice.

Poleni Marina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has subsequently completed postgraduate studies (MSc) in Counseling Psychology at the University of Thessaly. As part of her ongoing professional development in the field of Psychology, she continuously attends seminars and conferences. She has worked as a Psychologist in various institutions in Athens and Thessaloniki, such as the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) "Zeuxis" and the Therapeutic Center for Dependent Individuals - KETHEA Strofi. With a focus on continuous training and appropriately responding to the psychological needs of individuals, she has been providing professional support to adults and adolescents since 2019. Consistency, respect, and collaboration are characteristics of her professional identity.

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.

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.

Samara Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her postgraduate studies with distinction in “Clinical Mental Health” (M.Sc. Clinical Mental Health) at the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During her postgraduate studies, she had the opportunity to conduct her thesis research in the field of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders and to participate in research groups. Additionally, she has specialized in Person-Centered and Focusing Experiential Counseling Psychotherapy through the completion of the four-year program at the Hellenic Center for Focusing. During her studies and as part of her internship, she gained experience working in various settings, including the acute ward III of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, the 2nd University Clinic of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, the Social Service of the Hellenic Youth Association of Thessaloniki, the Non-Governmental Organization “METAdrasi,” and lifelong learning centers and educational institutions, where she coordinated parent groups. In recent years, she has been working as a Psychologist at the Non-Governmental Organization “ARSIS,” where she supports adults and adolescents from diverse social groups.

Sarikoudis Apostolos is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He has completed studies as a Mental Health Counselor with full qualification and certification of a three-year training program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, as well as his three-year training at the same center as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist. Concurrently, he is pursuing additional training in new therapeutic approaches. He has been professionally involved in psychological support and parental counseling for the municipality of Oraiokastro, Thessaloniki. During his internship, he served as a coordinator in groups for individuals with addictions at the rehabilitation center "Change of Life" and as a research observer in a personal development and self-awareness group at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. He is a registered full member of the Hellenic Counseling Society (HCS) and a recognized registered member of the European Association for Counseling (EAC). In his private practice, he handles a wide range of cases and notably offers the option for online sessions.

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.

Skoufa Lida is a Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a PhD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in Pain Management at the University of Ioannina. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. She has significant experience and is currently a Research Associate at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki as well as a Trainer in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Medical Psychotherapeutic Center.

Soufla Anthia is a Mental Health Counselor and a trained Psychotherapist specializing in the Integrative Systemic approach. She has completed the Higher Professional Diploma (HPD) in Counseling and Psychology at Mediterranean College (in collaboration with the University of Derby). Furthermore, she completed a one-year study program in School Psychology from the University of the Aegean. She is currently undergoing a four-year training program at the Center for Integrative Systemic Therapy of Thessaloniki, where she specializes in the Integrative Systemic Psychotherapy approach. She has worked in numerous volunteer initiatives and organizations, such as the Connect Family Day Center for Family Support, the "House of ARSIS" structure (a Social Organization for Youth Support), the NGO IASSIS Urban Non-Profit Organization, among others. She now maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has participated in numerous conferences, educational seminars, and professional development programs.

Spanos Manos is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is trained in Integrative Counseling from KE.TH.E.SY., specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt, and the importance of the therapeutic relationship. Initially pursuing a professional career in the Hellenic Police, he consciously chose to follow a more humane and authentic path of support through the counseling process. Since 2023, he has been offering individual sessions both in-person and online, and in 2025 he established Mpathy – Emotional Empowerment Space in Charilaou, Thessaloniki. He creates a safe and accepting environment where each person can honestly confront themselves and be empowered through the therapeutic relationship.