Health professionals for Διαχείριση πένθους near Kato Toumpa

Η Ιωαννίδου Λίνα είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Η εκπαίδευσή της ξεκίνησε το 2009, στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και συνεχίστηκε στο Τμήμα Ιατρικής με το μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα “Κλινική Ψυχική Υγεία”. Έχει ολοκληρώσει την τετραετή εκπαίδευσή της στη Συστημική Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας Θεσσαλονίκης, πιστοποιημένο από την Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας (EFTA). Η κλινική της εκπαίδευση ξεκίνησε σε προπτυχιακό επίπεδο μέσω της πρακτικής της άσκησης στο Τμήμα Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας του Ψυχιατρικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης, καθώς και με εθελοντική εργασία στο Συμβουλευτικό Κέντρο του ΚΕΘΕΑ “Ιθάκη” και στο Πρόγραμμα Προαγωγής Αυτοβοήθειας. Τα τελευταία δέκα χρόνια, έχει εργαστεί με ευάλωτες προσφυγικές ομάδες στην Ελλάδα και στο εξωτερικό, συνεργαζόμενη με την ΑΡΣΙΣ και τον Διεθνή Οργανισμό Μετανάστευσης, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης και συμβουλευτικής σε ασυνόδευτα ανήλικα και οικογένειες, καθώς και συντονίζοντας ομάδες γονέων και ενδυνάμωσης γυναικών. Από το 2023 έως το 2025, υπήρξε μέλος επείγουσας ανθρωπιστικής αποστολής, προσφέροντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ομάδες υψηλού κινδύνου, καθώς και εποπτεία και εκπαίδευση ομάδας επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας στον σχεδιασμό πλάνου άμεσης παρέμβασης σε κρίση. Στο παρόν, παρέχει ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε επιζώσες έμφυλης βίας. Από το 2017, εργάζεται ιδιωτικά ως ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και είναι μέλος της Συστημικής Εταιρείας Βόρειας Ελλάδας (Σ.Ε.Β.Ε.). Προσεγγίζει την ψυχοθεραπεία ως έναν ασφαλή χώρο συνάντησης και αυθεντικής σύνδεσης. Πιστεύει ότι κάθε άνθρωπος είναι πολύ περισσότερα από τις δυσκολίες που φέρει και διαθέτει τη φυσική ικανότητα να αλλάξει, να αναπτυχθεί και να επαναπροσδιορίσει τον εαυτό του. Στο επίκεντρο της δουλειάς της βρίσκεται η κατανόηση της εμπειρίας του ατόμου μέσα στο δίκτυο των σχέσεών του, η μελέτη των κοινωνικών ταυτοτήτων και του πώς αυτές διαμορφώνουν το βίωμα, καθώς και η ενσωμάτωση του σώματος στην ψυχοθεραπευτική διαδικασία, ως φορέα νοητικών και συναισθηματικών εμπειριών.

Antoniadou Katerina is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate diploma in Liaison Psychiatry from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been trained in a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches by certified institutions [Brief Intensive Dynamic Psychotherapy (iedta), Behavioral - Cognitive, Systemic - Family Therapy (efta)]. Additionally, she has participated in advanced training programs at clinical and university institutions on topics including clinical psychopathology, neuropsychology, clinical psychometrics, and special education. She has extensive experience in a broad spectrum of adult mental disorders.

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.

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.

Kalafati Eui is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist. She studied at the Department of Psychology of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Clinical and Cognitive Psychology, and holds a Licensed Psychologist Professional License.

She has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy through the four-year Training Program at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Thessaloniki - Ke.S.Me.Th.Th. She also specialized in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Parent Counseling at the Laboratory of Systemic Ideas, Research and Intervention - Entropy.

Since 2016, she has worked as a Psychologist in International Organizations and Agencies, with experience in both adult and minor populations, particularly in managing and supporting cases of child protection, gender-based violence, victims of human trafficking, etc.

Since January 2023, she has maintained a private practice, where she provides individual, family psychotherapy services as well as couple and child therapy.

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.

Tsamidou Mona Zoi is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Kalamaria. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and continued her studies at the Special Education Pedagogical Department of the University of Thessaly, obtaining a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, Special Education, Education, and Health. Concurrently, she works as a Psychologist in primary education within the Interdisciplinary Educational Assessment and Support Committee (E.D.E.A.Y.). Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Center for Educational and Counseling Support (K.E.S.Y.) in Thessaloniki and at a Special Vocational Education and Training Workshop (EEEEDK). Finally, she specializes in Systemic Family Psychotherapy, Systemic Psychotherapy, and Parent Counseling.

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.