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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.

Milovianou Afroditi is a clinical psychologist and mindfulness trainer, maintaining a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with postgraduate studies in Clinical and Community Psychology at the University of East London. She has specialized training in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy from the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, Solution Focused Therapy from the Center for Solution-Focused Psychotherapy, parent counseling from the Center of Academic Research and Studies, and coaching and health promotion from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

She works as a private psychologist and mindfulness trainer. She has served as a psychologist at the Organization for Social Protection, Solidarity & Education of the Municipality of Volvi, Thessaloniki, and has worked in institutions such as treatment centers, schools, and social services with children and adolescents. She has provided voluntary services to organizations supporting children with neoplastic diseases, special needs, and children from vulnerable social groups in Greece and abroad. She continuously undertakes training across a broad range of topics in her field, participates in European mental health promotion programs, summer schools, and international conferences. Finally, she writes articles on issues concerning everyday life and challenges faced by individuals today.

Eίναι Κλινικός Αθλητικός Ψυχολόγος και Ψυχοθεραπευτής Ενηλίκων & Παιδιών – Εφήβων.

Έχει σπουδάσει στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, κατέχοντας άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου .

Η αγάπη του για τον αθλητισμό και την άσκηση τον ώθησε να εξειδικευτεί στην Αθλητική Ψυχολογία, ολοκληρώνοντας το πρώτο μεταπτυχιακό του στο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας του Τμήματος Επιστήμης Φυσικής Αγωγής και Αθλητισμού.

Τα τελευταία χρόνια έχει συνεργαστεί ως Αθλητικός Ψυχολόγος με αθλητές που συμμετέχουν στους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες αλλά και με αρκετά αθλητικά σωματεία και συλλόγους, και με επαγγελματικά ποδοσφαιρικά σωματεία, όπως ο Νέστος Χρυσούπολης, αποτελώντας μάλιστα και μέλος της ΠΑΕ ΠΑΟΚ και των Ακαδημιών της, το 2016. Από το 2020 έως το 2023 συνεργάστηκε και με τον Ναυτικό Όμιλο Ιωαννίνων ως εξωτερικός συνεργάτης παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες Ψυχολογικής Υποστήριξης στους αθλητές/τριες του ΝΟΙ, ενώ από τις αρχές του 2025 συνεργάζεται με την Κολυμβητική Ομοσπονδία Ελλάδος.

Ο κ. Βερτουδάκης τους τελευταίους 10 μήνες, ήτοι από την εκκίνηση του 2025 ανέλαβε επισήμως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης-Αθλητικός Ψυχολόγος της Κολυμβητικής Ομοσπονδίας Ελλάδος.

 Η πρόσφατη κατάκτηση του χρυσού παγκοσμίου μεταλλίου (καλοκαίρι 2025) από την Εθνική Ομάδα Γυναικών του Πόλο αλλά και η κατάκτηση της 3ης θέσης – χάλκινο μετάλλιο από το αντίστοιχο συγκρότημα των Ανδρών της Εθνικής Ελλάδος Πόλο τον βρήκε στο επιτελείο, ήτοι να συμμετέχει ενεργά στην Ψυχολογική Υποστήριξη των αθλητών-αθλητριών της ΚΟΕ. Η επιστημονική ομάδα που έχει αναλάβει την ψυχολογική υποστήριξη των αθλητών-αθλητριών της Κολυμβητικής Ομοσπονδίας Ελλάδος γίνεται υπό την επίβλεψη και την επιστημονική καθοδήγηση του Εργαστηρίου Αθλητικής Ψυχολογίας με έδρα το Τμήμα Επιστήμης Φυσικής Αγωγής και Αθλητισμού στα Τρίκαλα.

Επιπρόσθετα για 5η συνεχόμενη σεζόν συνεργάζεται ως Αθλητικός Ψυχολόγος με τις ακαδημίες μπάσκετ AEK BC Academy.

Παράλληλα, υποστηρίζει αθλητές και προπονητές τόσο ατομικά όσο και ομαδικά, σε επίπεδο συμβουλευτικής και διαχείρισης καταστάσεων εντός και εκτός του αθλητισμού, συμβάλλοντας στην ψυχολογική τους ενδυνάμωση.

Επιπλέον, την τελευταία 10ετία έχει εργαστεί και ως Ψυχολόγος σε δημόσια σχολεία της χώρας, στον Διεθνή Οργανισμό Μετανάστευσης , ενώ έχει συνεργαστεί επί διετία και με Κέντρο ειδικών θεραπειών, υποστηρίζοντας τόσο ψυχοθεραπευτικά όσο και συμβουλευτικά παιδιά τυπικής, και μη τυπικής ανάπτυξης και τους γονείς τους.

Ο Β. Βερτουδάκης έχει στην κατοχή του και το δεύτερο μεταπτυχιακό του, με αντικείμενο εξειδίκευσης την Κλινική Ψυχική Υγεία, του Τμήματος Ιατρικής, του Α.Π.Θ., ενώ το πάθος του για τον αθλητικό χώρο, τον οδήγησε να δουλεύει για αρκετά χρόνια και ως προπονητής ποδοσφαίρου, κατέχοντας το δίπλωμα ποδοσφαίρου Uefa C αλλά και πιστοποίηση Personal & Group Training του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας.

Είναι πιστοποιημένος Ψυχοθεραπευτής Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, με επιπλέον μονοετή εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και διατηρεί γραφείο Ψυχολογικής Υποστήριξης και Ψυχοθεραπειας Ενηλίκων, Παίδων & Εφήβων και έχει συμμετάσχει ενεργά ως ομιλητής σε περισσότερα από 25 συνέδρια, τόσο στον ελλαδικό χώρο, όσο και σε συνέδρια σε ολόκληρη την Ευρώπη.

Logdanidou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is also active at Aristotle University, serving as a staff member in the Internship Office. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the same University. Additionally, she is undergoing training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy (E.I.C.P.). She has attended seminars and postgraduate training programs from accredited institutions (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, K.E.DI.VI.M). She participated in the research program titled "Study of Compulsory Hospitalizations in Greece," and in 2018, her research regarding stigma related to psychiatric disorders in contemporary Greece was published in the Hellenic Journal of Psychology. Throughout her academic and professional career, she has provided counseling and therapeutic services to adolescents, adults, and families. The organizations she has collaborated with as a psychologist include the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (E.KE.PSY.E.), the Adult Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Georgios Papanikolaou," the Psychiatric Outpatient Department 424, and the 1st Special Primary School of Thessaloniki. In her work, she follows the psychodynamic approach. In her private practice, she provides individual psychotherapy services to adults and adolescents who need support for various issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and grief management. She conducts sessions both face-to-face and online.

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.

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.

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.

Panagiotidou Anna is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private office in the center of Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology. She has completed four years of training in Gestalt psychotherapy. She is trained in administering psychometric and neuropsychological instruments as well as personality tests and children's drawing assessments. She maintains continuous involvement with scientific conferences, experiential workshops, and seminars. Ms. Panagiotidou has served as a scientific collaborator at the 1st Psychiatric – University Clinic of Papageorgiou Hospital in Thessaloniki and as a coordinator of mentally ill patients’ groups. She has volunteered services for the Women's Shelter and the social service of the YWCA. In the past, she has researched topics such as postpartum depression, stress during pregnancy, nutrition in psychology, music therapy and dance therapy, addictions, and sexuality. She worked as a psychologist with children, adolescents, and parents from 2017 to 2022, then in the addiction sector and therapeutically with groups. Currently, she works with adults in her private practice and maintains close collaboration with a psychiatrist for cases requiring pharmacological intervention. Issues addressed include mood disorders, anxiety, panic attacks, relationship issues, medically unexplained physical symptoms, eating and body image concerns, anger management, hyperactivity and attention deficit, sleep disorders, psychoses, emotional/physical/sexual abuse and trauma, psychosexual difficulties. Individuals may seek therapy motivated by self-improvement/self-awareness. Online remote psychotherapy is offered when deemed necessary.

Xristou Xaris is a Counseling Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He studied Psychology (BSc) at the University of Sheffield. He continued his studies at the University of York, where he completed a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology (Master of Arts). He has worked at the Hellenic Myasthenia Gravis Association, providing psychological support to patients with Myasthenia Gravis. His experience includes internships at the Child and Adolescent Center and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou", in the Child and Adolescent Department, as well as volunteer work at the KETHEA ITHAKI Counseling Center and ARSIS (Social Organization for Youth Support), offering counseling support. Additionally, he has taught Psychology courses at a Private Vocational Training Institute in Thessaloniki. He continues his professional development through ongoing supervision and personal therapy, which helps him maintain a high level of knowledge and skills. Finally, he provides individual psychotherapy sessions for Adults and Adolescents, addressing a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger management, eating disorders, interpersonal relationship management, and others.

Makoglou Nina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.), a Master's degree in "Applied Developmental Psychology" from the Hellenic Open University (HOU), and has completed a 4-year specialization in Systemic-Family Psychotherapy.

She has worked as a trainee, volunteer, and psychologist in public and private mental health facilities. Additionally, she has collaborated with educational institutions, providing individual and group counseling services to children, adolescents, and parents. Concurrently, she has privately offered psychotherapy and counseling sessions to adults, adolescents, and families.

She has attended seminars, training programs, and specialization courses in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Counseling, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Emotional Binge Eating, loss and serious illness management, among others.

To date, she works privately, offering counseling and psychotherapy services (both face-to-face and online).

She specializes in issues related to anxiety, loss, traumatic experiences, interpersonal relationships, and parental counseling.

She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) as well as a regular member of the Systemic Society of Northern Greece (SEVE).

She believes that each individual is unique; therefore, her approach combines elements from different therapeutic models and methods, tailored to the needs of each person within a framework of safety and trust.

Gkelis Mixalis is a psychologist, holding a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from the University of Sheffield, with specialization in Person-Centered Psychotherapy through the experiential program "Roots" at the ICPS College in Athens. He is a certified therapist by the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP) and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). He has been residing and working in Thessaloniki since 2017, where he practices psychotherapy in person or online, with extensive experience as a psychologist in clinical settings, in the fields of refugee support and child protection. Alongside his professional practice, he continuously expands his knowledge and enhances his personal skills by participating in personal supervision and therapy.

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.

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.

Mpolou Klarissa is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology in the Department of Special Education at the University of Thessaly. She continued her studies in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, completing the four-year program of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research - Macedonia Branch (EEES-PM), which is certified by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Additionally, at the psychotherapeutic center "Stirixis," she managed clinical cases under a Cognitive-Behavioral approach with supervision. She has worked as a Psychologist in a refugee reception center in Ioannina. She has also worked as a Psychologist in Primary Education in the city of Thessaloniki, where she conducted seminars for educators and parents. As part of her continuous professional development, she has attended numerous workshops, seminars, and conferences on Mental Health. Her research interests include eating disorders, grief management and treatment, and couples therapy. She holds a professional psychologist license (License No. 19869/760) and maintains a practice in Thessaloniki, providing counseling and psychotherapeutic services. She is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and a member of EEES.

Antigoni Xristaki is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at City College-University of Sheffield and continued with specialized professional postgraduate training at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, obtaining a Diploma of Advanced Practice in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. Additionally, she has been trained in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at the Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has experience and has worked as a Psychologist at the YMCA.

Mitsi Eriola is a Psychologist and certified Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, licensed to practice in Greece and the United Kingdom. She completed her Psychology studies at Panteion University and her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at University College London and King’s College London. She has extensive experience in treating anxiety disorders and depression, having worked for eight years in the public mental health system in London and currently in the private sector. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive therapeutic environment where each individual can be heard, understand their difficulties, and learn to manage them better in order to achieve their goals.

Hatzinikoli Margarita is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During her internship, she collaborated with the Youth Support Center of the non-governmental organization "Arsis." Within the framework of her systemic orientation, as a trainee Systemic – Family therapist at the Institute of Systemic Approach and Family Therapy, she works with families and their members, resonating with them and accompanying each individual separately, as well as all together, on the issues for which they seek her assistance. In recent years, she has participated in the design and coordination of psychosocial programs in collaboration with the "Psychotopos" team, some of which address assertiveness, conflict resolution, anger management, and sexual education. Additionally, together with the above-mentioned team, they coordinate groups focused on either personal development or various themes such as infertility and adoption. As a Professional Focusing Partner, having completed the Focusing training cycle (Level I & II), she employs the Focusing Process, an experiential (internal) method, to address cases of severe anxiety and panic attacks. Furthermore, she has completed the Effective Parenting training cycle by Gordon Hellas. Finally, as part of her ongoing professional development, she attends and participates in seminars and training programs related to domestic violence and the support of socially vulnerable groups (LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, etc.).

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.