Health professionals for Psychotherapy Online in Thessaloniki

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 Παλαιοχωρινού Κωνσταντίνα είναι πιστοποιημένη Ψυχολόγος και Εικαστική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ψυχοδυναμική προσέγγιση και μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Εφαρμοσμένη Κλινική Ψυχολογία (MSc),  προσφέροντας έναν μοναδικό συνδυασμό θεραπευτικών μεθόδων που ενσωματώνουν τη δύναμη της δημιουργικότητας και της συναισθηματικής εξερεύνησης.

Με χρόνια εμπειρίας, εργάζεται με άτομα όλων των ηλικιών —παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες — προσφέροντας εξατομικευμένες υπηρεσίες θεραπείας που στοχεύουν στην ίαση και την ψυχολογική ενδυνάμωση.

Η προσέγγισή της επικεντρώνεται στην κατανόηση των βαθύτερων, ασυνείδητων διαδικασιών που διαμορφώνουν τα συναισθήματα, τις συμπεριφορές και τις σχέσεις μας. Είτε αντιμετωπίζονται άγχη, κατάθλιψη, τραύμα ή δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, η Κωνσταντίνα Παλαιοχωρινού προσφέρει έναν ασφαλή και υποστηρικτικό χώρο για να εξερευνηθούν οι ανησυχίες και να επιτευχθούν ουσιαστικές αλλαγές.

Εκτός από τη θεραπεία ατόμων, εξειδικεύεται στη συμβουλευτική σχέσεων και ζευγαριών, βοηθώντας τα ζευγάρια να αντιμετωπίσουν τις προκλήσεις τους και να βελτιώσουν την επικοινωνία και τη σύνδεσή τους. Επίσης, συντονίζει ομαδικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας, προσφέροντας συλλογική ίαση και αμοιβαία υποστήριξη.

Η Κωνσταντίνα Παλαιοχωρινού κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό στη Διοίκηση Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού (MSc), το οποίο προσφέρει επιπλέον διάσταση στην εργασία της, ειδικά στην κατανόηση της δυναμικής στον εργασιακό χώρο και στην υποστήριξη ατόμων που αντιμετωπίζουν επαγγελματικές προκλήσεις.

Είναι μέλος του Βρετανικού Συλλόγου Ψυχολόγων και της Ψυχολογικής Εταιρείας Βορείου Ελλάδος.

Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται σε ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό περιβάλλον στο γραφείο της, στην οδό Ικτίνου 3, στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης, δια ζώσης ή διαδικτυακά.

Κάθε συνεδρία πραγματοποιείται κατόπιν ραντεβού και με σεβασμό στις ανάγκες και το προσωπικό πρόγραμμα κάθε ατόμου, διασφαλίζοντας επαγγελματική και εξειδικευμένη θεραπεία.

Trigoni Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a degree in Psychology from the University of Essex, UK, and five years of postgraduate training in group psychoanalysis from the Athens Institute of Group Analysis. She has obtained the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP) and is a member of the Athens Institute of Group Analysis. Since 2003, Ms. Trigoni has been practicing in her private office, where she conducts individual sessions as well as psychotherapy groups with adults. She has a particular focus on issues concerning young adults. Additionally, throughout her professional career, she has collaborated with the Municipality of Panorama, coordinating parent groups and providing counseling support to adolescents and parents. Furthermore, she has been trained in career counseling and has worked in a speech therapy center.

O Κολέσης Χρήστος MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος με προσέγγιση στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, παρέχοντας συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες, δια ζώσης και online. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην κατανόηση των σχέσεων, των μοτίβων επικοινωνίας και του τρόπου με τον οποίο το ευρύτερο πλαίσιο της ζωής ενός ανθρώπου επηρεάζει τη συναισθηματική του εμπειρία. Στη θεραπευτική του δουλειά δίνει έμφαση στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού χώρου, όπου το άτομο μπορεί να επεξεργαστεί τις δυσκολίες του με σεβασμό, συνέπεια και επαγγελματισμό. Παράλληλα, το ακαδημαϊκό του υπόβαθρο στην Ψυχολογία και στη Business Psychology ενισχύει την κατανόησή του γύρω από τη λειτουργία των ομάδων, την επαγγελματική πίεση και τη σύνδεση προσωπικής και εργασιακής ζωής.

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.

Kontogiannatou Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist working online. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). Her training as a Psychotherapist focuses on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy from the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, Macedonia Branch (E.E.E.S.P.M). She also holds a Master's Degree in Educational Sciences (MEd) and has been trained and certified as a Career Counseling Advisor by Computer Academy for the administration of the ARISTON TEST. Additionally, she has completed training related to dementia by the Alzheimer Hellas organization, as well as school psychology at the University of Patras. She completed her internship at the Down Syndrome Association and has volunteered in various organizations (such as the Society for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy of Northern Greece (ESVE), the Hellenic Society of Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders, The Smile of the Child, etc.). In the past, she collaborated with a child psychiatrist to address children's symptoms through therapeutic interventions involving play, psychoeducation, and creative activities on both individual and group levels. She has also worked as a Psychologist at the Directorate of Social Protection and Public Health of the Municipality of Thessaloniki. Since 2013, she has served as a coordinator of Parenting Schools and as an external collaborator at a nursery and a secondary education tutoring center, conducting counseling, prevention programs, and experiential workshops with both parents and students. Currently, she also works as a scientific collaborator for the websites “e-psychology” and “E-thermaikos,” focusing on writing articles related to psychological topics.

Dourali Sofia MSc is a Psychiatrist, maintaining a private practice in Thessaloniki and working as a Consultant B’ at the Multidisciplinary Mental Health Nursing Unit of Thessaloniki. She specialized at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, where she obtained her Psychiatry specialization title. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Thessaly and also holds a Nursing degree from the Higher Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has completed postgraduate studies in Health Unit Management and Medical-Social Care. Furthermore, she is a member of the Committee of the Special Medical Corps (KEPA).

Dr. Dourali works with the domestic violence clinic at the psychiatric hospital and presented at the 2nd Panhellenic Conference on Women's Mental Health in November 2025. She was part of the presidium on mental health topics at the seminar of the Agapi Association of Vasiliki Komnou on March 29, 2026.

In her clinical practice, she deals with the diagnosis and therapeutic treatment of mental disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, dementia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as autism spectrum disorders. She provides supportive psychotherapy and comprehensive monitoring of her patients, while also undertaking the preparation and processing of KEPA files.

Christina Holt is a Greek-American psychologist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Sheffield and a BA in Psychology from Temple University. She was born in Pennsylvania, USA, and currently resides in Thessaloniki.

For the past ten years, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, supporting individuals with diverse needs, including learning and developmental differences, as well as emotional regulation challenges.

She is currently gaining expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to further enhance the practical tools she provides to her clients. Her approach combines scientific knowledge with empathy, offering strategies to cultivate self-awareness, psychological resilience, and emotional balance.

She has participated in numerous conferences and specialized seminars on ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, bullying, inclusive education, and developmental and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Her academic research includes studies on the impact of childhood experiences on adult interpersonal relationships and the use of music and dance therapy in schizophrenia.

Focused on empowering individuals, Christina bridges psychological theory with practical application, providing knowledge and tools that support self-awareness, psychological resilience, and a balanced, meaningful life.

 Languages: English and Greek (native)

Thomaidi Paulina is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (HPS), and maintains a private practice in Kypseli, Athens. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate diploma in Forensic – Criminal Psychology from Coventry University. She trained in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and has specialized in addressing issues related to anxiety, depression, personality disorders, as well as couples counseling and family therapy. She has consistently invested in her scientific development through numerous seminars and training programs covering topics such as trauma therapy, autoimmune diseases and mental health, domestic violence, and contemporary, revised guidelines for mental health treatment, ensuring that her services are based on the most reliable psychological practices. Academically, she has conducted research on the social stigma of LGBTQ+ community members, as well as on attitudes and behaviors toward sexual violence against women and double standards. She addresses issues of anxiety, depression, psychological trauma, eating disorders, addictions – dependencies, obsessive-compulsive disorders, personality disorders, and provides counseling services. Additionally, she offers couples and family counseling and therapy. Her treatment is LGBTQ+ friendly and tailored to cases of neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD, etc.).

Eleftherios Vichos is a licensed psychologist registered with the Region of Attica, Greece, and provides psychotherapy exclusively through secure online video sessions.

He earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg, graduating with distinction, and holds an M.Sc. in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. He is also pursuing a systematic study of Psychoanalysis at the Athens Center for Psychoanalytic Research. He is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS) and an International Member at the American Psychological Association (APA).

His work with adults is informed by a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approach. He understands therapy as a collaborative process in which the therapeutic relationship provides a safe and reflective space to explore emotional difficulties, relationship issues, work-related stress, identity concerns, grief, and recurring patterns that may feel difficult to understand or change. Rather than focusing on quick solutions, therapy aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of one's inner world, allowing for meaningful and lasting psychological change.

Sessions are conducted exclusively online, offering flexibility and accessibility while preserving the depth, continuity, and quality of the therapeutic process.

Ο κ. Παναγιώτης Μ. Νταϊλάκης είναι Ψυχολόγος, με μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία και τις Νευροεπιστήμες. Η επαγγελματική και ερευνητική του δραστηριότητα εστιάζει στη σύνδεση της Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας, της ψυχοπαθολογίας, των Νευροεπιστημών, της ψυχιατροδικαστικής και της τεκμηριωμένης ψυχοθεραπείας. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει κλινική άσκηση στη Β΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική Ενηλίκων και στην Ψυχιατροδικαστική Κλινική της 3ης Πολυδύναμης Νοσηλευτικής Μονάδας Ψυχικής Υγείας Θεσσαλονίκης (πρώην Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης), αποκτώντας εμπειρία στην ψυχολογική αξιολόγηση, την ψυχολογική υποστήριξη, τη διαχείριση οξέων ψυχιατρικών περιστατικών και τη διεπιστημονική φροντίδα. Έχει επίσης ολοκληρώσει το Εκπαιδευτικό Πρόγραμμα Ψυχοπαθολογίας Ειδικευομένων Ψυχιατρικής και Επαγγελματιών Ψυχικής Υγείας της ίδιας μονάδας.

Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη χορήγηση και ερμηνεία νευροψυχολογικών δοκιμασιών για την αξιολόγηση γνωστικών λειτουργιών και την υποστήριξη της κλινικής εκτίμησης νευρογνωστικών διαταραχών μέσω της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Νόσου Alzheimer και Συναφών Διαταραχών. Έχει επίσης ολοκληρώσει πρόγραμμα ειδικής επιμόρφωσης στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) στο ΕΚΠΑ και συνεχίζει την εκπαίδευσή του σε τετραετές πρόγραμμα Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής Ψυχοθεραπείας της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών Ψυχοθεραπειών (HACBT), διαπιστευμένο από την European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

Επιπλέον, έχει συνεργαστεί με το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης, το University of York, την ΑΡΣΙΣ, την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Νόσου Alzheimer, την 3η Πολυδύναμη Νοσηλευτική Μονάδα Ψυχικής Υγείας Θεσσαλονίκης και το ευρωπαϊκό ερευνητικό πρόγραμμα Horizon 21. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε επιστημονικές δημοσιεύσεις και ερευνητικά πρωτόκολλα, ενώ έχει συμβάλει στην εκπαίδευση και εποπτεία φοιτητών Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Διαθέτει Πιστοποίηση Ορθής Κλινικής Πρακτικής (Good Clinical Practice – GCP) και εκπαίδευση στην εκτίμηση αυτοκτονικού κινδύνου. Τέλος, παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες στα Ελληνικά, Αγγλικά και Ιταλικά, στο ιδιωτικό του γραφείο στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης.

Dr. Moraitis Nikolaos MD, DAS, MAS is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He completed his medical studies at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Medicine and fully completed his Psychiatry specialty in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. Additionally, he holds a diploma in medical Psychotherapy (Diploma of Advanced Studies DAS & MAS) from the University of Zürich, Switzerland. He has been trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, deep psychological orientation (Tiefenpsychologische Psychotherapie), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Systemic Psychotherapy, including CBT techniques, Schema Therapy, and has experience in the assessment of mental disorders through psychometric tools such as OPDII. Furthermore, he has been trained in dementia, psychosomatic diseases, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and addictions. He has extensive experience, having worked in various institutions in Switzerland, and currently serves as the Director of the three outpatient clinics of the Psychiatric Psychotherapy department covering the entire spectrum of Clinical Psychiatry at Psychiatrische Dienste Aargau AG, providing specialized assessments, diagnosis, and treatments for mental and neuropsychiatric disorders including addictions. Finally, he specializes in disorders related to mood disorders, anxiety and trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychosomatic illnesses, bipolar disorder, all types of substance addictions, psychoses, paranoid schizophrenia, Asperger’s autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Serif Damadoglou Ekrem is a Specialist Psychiatrist – Psychotherapist with private practices in Komotini and Xanthi. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's degree from the Hellenic Open University. He completed his rural service at the General Hospital – Health Center of Kos "Hippocrates." He received his psychiatric training at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Katerini and the University Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis. During his specialization in Psychiatry, he trained in Neurology at the 2nd Neurological Clinic of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki “AHEPA.” Alongside providing services at his private practice, Serif Damadoglou works at the University Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis and is a Psychiatrist at the Counseling & Accessibility Structure of the Democritus University of Thrace. He has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of mental disorders. Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder) and psychotic disorders are the focus of his interest. The physician has adopted the biopsychosocial model of modern psychiatry and applies psychotherapeutic methods, while in cases requiring pharmacological treatment, he follows the most recent clinical guidelines. Finally, he issues certificates and attestations for all legal uses.