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Kougioumtzidou Zografia is a Psychologist who operates a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of East London External Department Metropolitan College and holds a professional practice license. She completed her postgraduate studies focusing on Clinical and Community Psychology and trained in Group Psychotherapy. She has participated in scientific conferences and workshops as a presenter and speaker. She worked for 15 years in hospitals in Thessaloniki as an association collaborator, providing support to patients and their family members. This valuable experience allowed her to establish direct connections with people, understand the diverse issues individuals face in their lives, and address them with outstanding success. In the therapeutic relationship, she considers respect for the individual, deep empathy for psychological pain, and compassion for others to be non-negotiable elements. At her private office in the center of Thessaloniki, she offers individual and couple sessions as well as online sessions in Greece and abroad.

Mauromatakis Konstantinos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Experiential and Somatically Focused Psychotherapy (a four-year experiential program at the Greek Focusing Center). He has completed both basic and advanced training in EMDR Psychotherapy through an accredited program by the EMDR Europe Association. He has worked as a psychologist and psychotherapist in public and private institutions, all supporting numerous individuals with traumatic backgrounds, where EMDR is applied as part of the therapeutic process.

Giazitzi Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which is recommended as the treatment of choice for a variety of mental disorders and is particularly effective.

She maintains private practices in Thessaloniki and Serres, providing psychotherapeutic services both in person and online to adults, adolescents, couples, and families.

She completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a degree in "Global Medicine and Health Crisis Management".

Since 2021, she has specialized in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy.

From May 2019 to June 2024, she worked with NGOs on various UNICEF programs such as Child Protection (Child and Family Support Hubs) and subsequently the support of all children in education (All Children in Education).

Within the framework of this work, she participated in the design and support of cases involving domestic violence, as well as cases of severe anxiety, depression, phobias, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and various mental disorders requiring support. In 2021, she held a coordinating role in the Child Protection program in the Serres field.

Xristou A Maria Kai Synergates is an Psychotherapist - Art Therapist specializing in Counseling Psychotherapy for children and adults, and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She specializes in therapy and counseling for children, adults, and families, utilizing Art Therapy and Sandplay therapy methods. These two methods can be used in combination with Counseling Psychotherapy to maximize therapeutic outcomes. She obtained her master's degree in Expressive Psychotherapy in 2000 from Lesley University in Cambridge, United States. Since then, she has worked for over ten years as an Art Therapist both in the USA and Greece. Specifically, from 1989 to 2004, she worked at organizations including Summer Camp Organization (Stockholm, Sweden), Alsten School (Stockholm, Sweden), Ilex / Vinfen Corporation (Massachusetts, USA), Arlington Youth Counseling Center (Massachusetts, USA), YWCA (X.E.N., Maryland, USA), North Charles Inc., Mental Health & Addiction Services (Massachusetts, USA), and Turnaround Inc. (Baltimore, Maryland, USA). The specialist speaks Greek, Swedish, and English. She is a certified Art Therapist by the US Art Therapy Credentials Board and a member of the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association and the Swedish Family Therapy Association.

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.

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.

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.

Η Σιώπη Θάλεια είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Θεσσαλονίκη. Έχει ολοκληρώσει το Πτυχίο Ψυχολογίας στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας της Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στη Συστημική Προσέγγιση Ψυχοθεραπείας και Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας. Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – ACT), καθώς και σε θέματα διαταραχών πρόσληψης τροφής και συμβουλευτικής. Διαθέτει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία, έχοντας εργαστεί σε διαφορετικά πλαίσια ψυχικής υγείας και κοινωνικής φροντίδας. Έχει αναλάβει, μεταξύ άλλων, τον ρόλο της Senior Ψυχολόγου στο Β’ Πιλοτικό Πρόγραμμα της Πολιτιστικής Συνταγογράφησης στο Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Θεσσαλονίκης, καθώς και θέσεις ψυχολόγου, τοπικής συντονίστριας και project manager σε προγράμματα της ΑΡΣΙΣ και της PRAKSIS. Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει την παροχή ψυχολογικής και ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης σε ευάλωτες ομάδες, τη διαχείριση σύνθετων περιστατικών, τον συντονισμό προγραμμάτων και τη συνεργασία με διεπιστημονικές ομάδες. 

Katerina Voultsidou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology, as well as in anxiety and stress management. She possesses a master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. She acquired her specialized knowledge by participating in the four-year training program of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, as well as at the "Stiriksi" Psychotherapeutic Center. Additionally, during her career, she worked with the Self-Help Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. Currently, in her private practice, she can assist in the treatment of a range of conditions such as anxiety disorders, anorexia - bulimia, insomnia, various phobias, panic attacks, and sleep disorders. Finally, she has participated in various conferences on psychology-related topics and is a member of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and the Association of Greek Psychologists.

Christina Xristidou is a Psychotherapist specializing in Art Psychotherapy. She has training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Humanistic Psychotherapy. She has completed continuing education programs in the management of depression and anxiety disorders, Trauma-Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Sandplay Therapy. She adopts an integrative approach, aiming to best meet the needs of each individual client.

She maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki since 2019, where she provides individual psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents. Additionally, she collaborates with psychologist Vicky Filippidou and My Therapy Room to conduct self-awareness and psychotherapy groups.

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.

Η Θεοδώρα Πουρτουλίδου είναι Κλινική, Κοινοτική και Εγκληματολογική Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, Τραυματοθεραπεύτρια και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος, και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Ανατολική Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας BSc (Hons) του University of East London και κάτοχος δύο μεταπτυχιακών τίτλων, MSc στην Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία με εξειδίκευση στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), καθώς και MSc στη Δικαστική και Εγκληματολογική Ψυχολογία από το University of Central Lancashire.

Επιπρόσθετα, είναι Γνωστική-Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια απο το Ιατρικό Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο της Πανελλήνιας Εταιρείας Γνωστικής Αναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (Π.Ε.Γ.Α.Ψ.) και Βιοθυμική Υπνοθεραπεύτρια (Κλινική Ύπνωση) στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής αναγνωρισμένο απο το GHSC. Παράλληλα συνεργαζεται ως Δικαστικός/Εγκληματολογικός ψυχολόγος με αστυνομικές αρχές και το Υπουργείο Δικαιοσύνης διοριζόμενη ως δικαστικός πραγματογνώμονας στο πρωτοδικείο Θεσσαλονίκης.

Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Ψυχομετρία και στην αξιολόγηση ψυχοπαθολογίας, ενισχύοντας διαρκώς το θεραπευτικό της έργο. Μεταξύ άλλων, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στο προβολικό τεστ κηλίδων μελάνης Rorschach Inkblot Test από το Ιατρικό Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο. Επιπρόσθετα χορηγεί το Πολυφασικό Ερωτηματολόγιο Προσωπικότητας της Μινεσότα MMPI-2 φέροντας πιστοποίηση απο την ISON Psychometrica. Επιπλέον, έχει αποκτήσει εξειδίκευση στη Διοίκηση Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού, ολοκληρώνοντας το Executive Diploma in Human Resources Management and Leadership – Mini MBA από το European International University of Paris.

Η πρακτική της άσκηση πραγματοποιήθηκε στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Νόσου Alzheimer και συναφών Διαταραχών – Αγία Ελένη, όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε στη χορήγηση και αξιολόγηση νευροψυχολογικών δοκιμασιών, καθώς και στο Metropolitan Counselling Center στο πλαίσιο της εφαρμογής κλινικής ψυχοθεραπευτικής πρακτικής. Παράλληλα, έχει προσφέρει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας, συμβουλευτικής και ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης, καθώς και διαχείρισης μονάδων υγείας στα θεραπευτικά κέντρα «Ανάκτηση».

Το κοινωνικό της έργο περιλαμβάνει προσφορά σε φορείς όπως η ADHD Hellas, το «Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού» και η Ομάδα Έρευνας και Διάσωσης «Θανάσης Μακρής». Μέσω αυτής της δράσης, συμμετείχε ενεργά στην υποστήριξη ευάλωτων ομάδων και στην ψυχολογική συνδρομή τους.

Κατά την κλινική της πορεία, έχει διαχειριστεί ευρύ φάσμα ψυχοπαθολογίας ενηλίκων και εργασιακής ψυχολογίας και τραυματοθεραπείας. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο αναλαμβάνει περιστατικά που καλύπτουν όλο το φάσμα της ψυχολογίας, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες τόσο με δια ζώσης συνεδρίες όσο και εξ αποστάσεως (online).

Η ειδικός παραμένει αφοσιωμένη στη διαρκή επαγγελματική εξέλιξη, ενσωματώνοντας τις νεότερες επιστημονικές προσεγγίσεις στην ψυχοθεραπευτική της πρακτική, με στόχο την ουσιαστική ενδυνάμωση και υποστήριξη της ψυχικής υγείας των ανθρώπων που την εμπιστεύονται.

Tsoureka Eudoksia is a Psychotherapist specializing in dance therapy and has maintained a practice in Thessaloniki since 2023. She also provides online sessions for Greeks living abroad. Her initial studies were in the Natural Sciences, focusing on Mathematics and Physical Optics. From an early stage, she developed a strong interest in human behavior and the emotional world. Currently, she is pursuing postgraduate studies in Special Education and is actively involved as a volunteer in the field of disability. She deeply believes that bodily expression can often serve as a more immediate, authentic, and unimpeachable means of communication compared to verbal language. Her philosophy is based on empowering the positive characteristics of the individual and diminishing negative beliefs. She engages in the constructive expression of emotions and thoughts through techniques such as dance therapy, art therapy, and hypnotherapy.

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.

Gkountoni Anna is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holding a professional practice license and operates her own office in the center of Thessaloniki. She has obtained a postgraduate degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology from the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. Additionally, she is undergoing training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Association of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HACBP).

Ftiakas Nikolaos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He holds a Master's degree in Applications of Psychology in the School Environment from Canterbury Christ Church University External Department Aegean College, having previously completed his studies in Psychology at the University of East London External Department Metropolitan College. Additionally, he is a Diploma holder in "Counseling and Psychology" from the University of Derby and Edexcel International External Department Mediterranean College. In the past, he has worked as a Psychologist - Social Scientist at the Youth Support Center - Hostel for Unaccompanied Minors - Open Temporary Reception Structure of the Social NGO "ARSIS" and has spoken at numerous junior high and high schools throughout Greece on topics such as School Bullying and Anxiety. Moreover, as part of his ongoing training and education, he attends and participates in seminars and training programs. Finally, he specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, School Psychology, and Anxiety and Mood Disorders.

Tympanidou Viky is a Psychologist practicing in Eastern Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently completed her postgraduate studies in Developmental Psychopathology (MSc) at the Faculty of Medicine of Aristotle University. She has completed a four-year training program in Systemic and Family Counseling and Therapy, as well as additional training in systemic child therapy and systemic parent counseling. Furthermore, she has been trained in grief counseling and in counseling and support for adults, children, adolescents, and families experiencing loss or serious illness. She has extensive experience, having worked in organizations and centers providing psychosocial support, counseling, and psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, parents, and families.

Mpasdeki Sofia MA is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a master's degree (MA) in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Additionally, she is a Systemic Psychotherapist, following training completed at the Institute of Systemic Thinking and Psychotherapy. The psychologist has significant experience in interpersonal relationships, anxiety disorders, and relationship problems, specializing in Systemic and Integrative Psychotherapy. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each client.