Health professionals for Psychotherapy Online in Prefecture of Thessaloniki

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.

Koulaksizi Dimitra is a Mental Health Counselor operating a private practice in Thessaloniki. She studied Philosophy and Pedagogy at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and attended the Higher Drama School Iasmos - Vasilis Diamantopoulos on a scholarship. Subsequently, she completed a three-year postgraduate training in Drama and Movement Therapy, MA Drama and Movement Therapy, at the Institute of Therapy and Education through the Arts EPINEIO (this training is recognized by the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London). As a drama therapist, she has participated in the World Conference Play Perform Learn and Grow 2021 - Creating Belonging in Times of Pandemic, as well as in the Experiential Seminar “Reconciliating with My Body” in collaboration with dietitian-nutritionist Aristeidis Patrinos. Additionally, she has collaborated with the theatrical workshop Technourgeio, creating a self-awareness group. Since October 2021, she has been teaching the course Movement with Touch and Sound in the postgraduate program of the Institute of Therapy and Education through the Arts EPINEIO, with which she has also collaborated as a Drama Therapist in treatments for children and adolescents.

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.

Maria Zoumpa is a Psychologist with a private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Health Psychology and Medical Psychology from Leiden University in the Netherlands. Subsequently, she trained and was certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy at the EMDR Centre of London. She possesses clinical experience in healthcare settings in both the public and private sectors. Her professional specialization encompasses a wide range of adult mental health issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, eating disorders, undesirable behaviors including addictions, trauma, phobias, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, grief, chronic pain, and psychosomatic problems. Additionally, she provides psychological support for chronic and non-chronic conditions, aiming at managing the challenges arising from illness and promoting overall health. Within a framework of safety, trust, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, her goal is the well-being of her clients and the management of their personalized needs.

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.

Tsigkri Faii is a Psychologist licensed to practice and conducts online sessions, offering a safe and supportive remote environment. She is in her second year of Psychotherapy training in the Person-Centered Approach at the Hellenic Focusing Center, has completed postgraduate studies at ICPS, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Goldsmiths, University of London. She provides individual psychotherapy through online sessions, collaborating with platforms, aiming to create a space where the individual can explore themselves, enhance self-awareness, and move towards a more authentic and fulfilling life.

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.

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.

Η Θεολόγου Ηλέκτρα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης, στην περιοχή της Βαλαωρίτου. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου του Sheffield και έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή εξειδίκευση στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, με έμφαση στην Υπαρξιακή, τη Συστημική και την Πολυπολιτισμική προσέγγιση. Στο πλαίσιο της διαρκούς επιστημονικής της εξέλιξης, έχει πραγματοποιήσει ετήσιες μετεκπαιδεύσεις στη Συστημική Θεραπεία Ζεύγους, στη Σχεσιακή και Σωματική Θεραπεία Ψυχικού Τραύματος, καθώς και στις εξαρτήσεις. Παράλληλα, παρακολουθεί συστηματικά συνέδρια και εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια, εμπλουτίζοντας συνεχώς τις γνώσεις και τις θεραπευτικές της δεξιότητες σε σύγχρονα ζητήματα ψυχικής υγείας. Η κλινική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει άσκηση στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικόν στη Μονάδα ΕΛΙΖΑ για την προστασία παιδιών και εφήβων, αποκτώντας πολύτιμη εμπειρία στην οικογενειακή θεραπεία και στην αξιολόγηση και υποστήριξη ανθρώπων διαφορετικών ηλικιών και αναγκών. Στο θεραπευτικό της έργο δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης, ασφάλειας και αποδοχής, μέσα στην οποία κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και να αναπτύξει τους προσωπικούς του πόρους. Προσεγγίζει κάθε θεραπευόμενο με σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητά του, προσαρμόζοντας τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία στις προσωπικές του ανάγκες, τις δυσκολίες και τους στόχους του. Σκοπός της είναι να συνοδεύσει τους θεραπευόμενους στην καλύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού τους, στην αποτελεσματική διαχείριση των προκλήσεων της ζωής και στην ενίσχυση της ψυχικής τους ευημερίας.

Deni Christina Xrysoula is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist who provides support to adults and adolescents as well as parental counseling. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the same university. Her clinical experience has been acquired through collaboration with the day center "Estia," the Child-Adolescent Unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (E.KE.PSY.E.), and the Psychiatric Outpatient Department 424. She has served as a scientific collaborator at the Laboratory of Applied Psychology of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has worked with specialized therapy centers, providing both group and individual parental counseling. Simultaneously, she volunteers in psychoeducation and public training on mental health issues. She continues her education by participating in supervision and training workshops of the Northern Greece Psychoanalytic Society. Currently, she is further specializing by attending the postgraduate program titled "Applied Developmental Psychology" offered by the Hellenic Open University.

She specializes in mental health difficulties such as anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, depression, eating disorders, personality disorders, relationship problems, and grief. In her psychotherapeutic practice, she follows the psychodynamic approach and works with ongoing supervision and personal therapy. She places particular emphasis on creating a space of safety, confidentiality, and acceptance. Her goal is to accompany individuals through a process of in-depth exploration and understanding of themselves to become freer and more creative.

Sidiropoulou Sofia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thermi. She studied Business Administration in Uster, Switzerland, graduating in 1988. She collaborated with various companies and chose to pursue a Master's degree in Human Resources. Through her experience in occupational psychology, she developed an interest in psychotherapy and professionally expanded into the field of Integrative Counseling in Greece, where she graduated in 2018 as a Mental Health Counselor (Integrative Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Centre, certified by COSCA Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland). To deepen her knowledge, she attended a course during 2020/21 with Professor Lampros Stavrou of Clinical Psychology at the University of Ioannina, titled "Stages of Psychosocial Emotional Development & Psychodynamic Defense Mechanisms in Psychotherapeutic Practice." She followed educational and experiential approach groups, Body-Centered Gestalt (Stathis Lazaris, B.Sc. Body Psychotherapist, Athens), and has participated in open and closed Systemic Constellation groups (Bert Hellinger). Additionally, she graduated in 2024 with a degree in Applied Psychology / BSc Hons in Applied Psychology (University of Derby) at Mediterranean College in Thessaloniki. Finally, the specialist completed her training as a Group Analyst at the Hellenic Network of Group Analysts (EDOA), Athens, in 2025. 

Anastopoulou Filippa is a Psychologist (MSc) offering online sessions. She holds a degree from the Department of Applied Psychology at the University of Derby and a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology and Counseling. She continually enhances her knowledge through specialized seminars on mental health and psychotherapy topics, while also undergoing training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is a member of the Cyprus Association of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapists (S.G.S.P.K.) and the EABCT. She possesses significant clinical experience, having worked in mental health facilities, including a Psychiatry department, providing support to individuals with various psychological difficulties. Her work focuses on the management of anxiety, somatoform and depressive disorders, grief, addictions, and other mental health issues. With scientific training and a person-centered approach, she delivers high-quality psychological support and therapy services.

Papadatou Efi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, trained in the Synthetic Systemic Psychotherapy model (Laboratory of Human Relations Research) with postgraduate studies in Child Psychology at UCLAN and certification in couples counseling therapy. Additionally, the specialist holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire, recognized by the Ministry of Education, and has completed a 50-hour training program in "Support and Grief Counseling for Children, Adolescents, and Bereaved Families" at "Merimna" - Thessaloniki Counseling Center, an organization dedicated to the care of children and families dealing with illness and death. In her office, a comfortable and welcoming space for the client, she provides individual and group counseling and psychotherapy (for adolescents and adults), couples counseling and therapy, family psychotherapy, as well as parental counseling aimed at improving communication, creative conflict resolution, and effective management of behavioral problems.

Η Κωνσταντίνου Αγγελική είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος 3777/24-06-2020 και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Κορυδαλλό. Διαθέτει πτυχίο ψυχολογίας από Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών και έχει πραγματοποιήσει την κλινική της άσκηση στο Τμήμα Ψυχικής Υγείας Εφήβων και Νέων του ΓΝΑ Γ. Γεννηματάς. Έπειτα παρακολούθησε το τετραετές πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στη Συστημική και Οικογενειακή Θεραπεία, που υλοποιείται από την Εταιρεία Συστημικής Θεραπείας και Παρέμβασης σε άτομα, οικογένειες και ευρύτερα συστήματα "Νικόλαος Παρίτσης" (ΕΣΥΘΕΠΑΣ) και το Κέντρο Διερεύνησης της Βελτίωσης και Θεραπείας Ανθρωπίνων Συστημάτων (ΚΕΔΙΘΑΣ). Είναι πιστοποιημένο μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας (EFTA). Η συστημική ψυχοθεραπεία προσεγγίζει το άτομο όχι ως μια μεμονωμένη οντότητα, που χρήζει διερεύνησης, αλλά ως μέρος των συστημάτων στα οποία ανήκει, όπως η οικογένεια, το εργασιακό ή το κοινωνικό περιβάλλον. Έχει ολοκληρώσει το ετήσιο μετεκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο της Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας «Παναγιώτης Ουλής», που διεξάγεται από το Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας, Νευροεπιστημών και Ιατρικής Ακριβείας «Κώστας Στεφανής» (ΕΠΙΨΥ), την Α΄ Πανεπιστημιακή Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου & την εταιρεία «Προαγωγή της Γνώσης στις Ψυχικές Διαταραχές».  Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων, με σκοπό τη συνεχή επιμόρφωσή της πάνω στο πεδίο της ψυχικής υγείας .

Έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος σε Μονάδα Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης Εφήβων και σε Κινητή Μονάδα Παιδιών & Εφήβων, παρέχοντας διεπιστημονική ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη σε ευάλωτους νέους και τις οικογένειές τους. Η επαγγελματική της πορεία περιλαμβάνει, το συντονισμό ψυχοεκπαιδευτικών ομάδων σε Κέντρο Δημιουργικής Απασχόλησης (ΚΔΑΠ) και τη συνεργασία με ψυχοθεραπευτικά κέντρα, αναλαμβάνοντας εφήβους, ενήλικες, ζευγάρια, οικογένειες, καθώς και τη συμβουλευτική γονέων. Στο παρελθόν, έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικό έργο σε φορείς που δραστηριοποιούνται στο πεδίο της ψυχικής ευημερίας ευάλωτων πληθυσμών.