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Στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης (Ι.ΨΥ.Π.Α) παρέχονται υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης με συνέπεια, κατανόηση και σεβασμό στην αξιοπρέπεια του κάθε ανθρώπου. Αντιμετωπίζοντας διάφορες ψυχολογικές διαταραχές και απορρίπτοντας τους βίαιους εγκλεισμούς και καταναγκαστικές θεραπείες, όπως επίσης και την «εμβύθιση» των ανθρώπων σε πολλαπλές και ατέρμονες φαρμακοθεραπείες από τις οποίες ο άνθρωποι σπάνια "βγαίνουν", επιδίωξη της ομάδας του κέντρου είναι η κατάκτηση της ψυχικής υγείας και όχι απλώς η καταστολή των συμπτωμάτων.

Το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης (Ι.ΨΥ.Π.Α) αποτελείται από ομάδα Ψυχολόγων, Ψυχοθεραπευτών και Ψυχιάτρων. Θεεωρούν την Ψυχική Υγεία ως ένα αγαθό, ένα αγαθό που δεν προσφέρεται, αλλά "κατακτάται' και "διατηρείται" από τον άνθρωπο που αγωνίζεται να "βιώσει" τον εαυτό του, να αναζητήσει τα νοήματά του και να αναπτύξει τις ικανότητες και την προσωπικότητα του.

Η ομάδα του κέντρου :

Ο Γιάννης Νικολής είναι Ψυχίατρος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής και ιδρυτής του Ινστιτούτου Ψυχοθεραπείας και Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης (ΙΨΥΠΑ) στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην ομαδική ανάλυση και είναι πλήρες μέλος της Group Analytic Society International και Ιδρυτικό μέλος του Ελληνικού Δικτύου Ομαδικών Αναλυτών. Αναγορεύθηκε σε διδάκτορας ψυχιατρικής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης το 1996. Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχίατρος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής για περισσότερα από 20 έτη σε θέσεις ευθύνης όπως ως υπεύθυνος του συμβουλευτικού σταθμού νέων. Επιπλέον, έχει εργαστεί στο ΕΣΥ για 12 έτη όπου πέραν των προβλημάτων ψυχικής υγείας ασχολήθηκε εκτενώς με ψυχοσωματικούς ασθενείς και ψυχοσωματική ιατρική. Στη διάρκεια της εργασίας του, ως Διευθυντής Ψυχιατρικής, στο Αντικαρκινικό Νοσοκομείο "Θεαγένειο" ασχολήθηκε εκτενώς με Ψυχοθεραπεία Ασθενών με καρκίνο. Επιπρόσθετα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πολλαπλές εκπαιδευτικές και επιστημονικές δραστηριότητες σε θέματα Ψυχο-ογκολογίας. Επίσης οργάνωσε και συντόνισε Ομάδες Υποστήριξης Νοσηλευτριών Το 2019 αποχωρώντας από την κρατική υγεία, ίδρυσε το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης το οποίο και διευθύνει μέχρι σήμερα.

H Σταματίνα Κατσίβελη (PhD) είναι Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ψυχοδυναμικό και ομαδικοαναλυτικό προσανατολισμό. Η πορεία της συνδυάζει ψυχοθεραπευτική εκπαίδευση στο Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Ομαδικών Αναλυτών με ακαδημαϊκές σπουδές, έρευνα και διδασκαλία σε πανεπιστημιακά περιβάλλοντα στην Ελλάδα και στο εξωτερικό, μεταξύ άλλων στο Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης, στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο, στο Queen Mary University of London και στο Deree – The American College of Greece. Το ερευνητικό και διδακτικό της έργο γύρω από τη γλώσσα, την ταυτότητα, το φύλο και τη σεξουαλικότητα εμπλουτίζει ουσιαστικά την κλινική της προσέγγιση, ιδίως σε θέματα αυτοπροσδιορισμού, ανήκειν, έκφρασης και σχέσης.

Η Νάκου Μαρία είναι Ψυχίατρος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Ολοκλήρωσε την ειδικότητα της Ψυχιατρικής στην Β’ Πανεπιστημιακή Κλινική Θεσσαλονίκης το 2008 , ενώ αναγορεύτηκε διδάκτορας της Ιατρικής Σχολής το 2011.

Η Άλκηστις Νικολή,MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Sheffield (Bachelor Degree).Συνέχισε τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στο University of Hull όπου πραγματοποίησε το Μεταπτυχιακό της (Master of Science στις Κλινικές Εφαρμογές της Ψυχολογίας. Επιστρέφοντας στην Ελλάδα, πραγματοποίησε την εκπαίδευσή της στο Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Ομαδικών Αναλυτών (ΕΔΟΑ) και εργάζεται στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης (ΙΨΥΠΑ).

Η Σιδηροπούλου Σοφία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί γραφείο στη Θέρμη. Είναι πτυχιούχος Διοίκησης Επιχειρήσεων και διαθέτει Μεταπτυχιακή εξειδίκευση στο Ανθρώπινο Δυναμικό. Το 2018 ολοκλήρωσε την εκπαίδευσή της στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική στο Athens Synthesis Centre και το 2024 απέκτησε πτυχίο BSc Hons in Applied Psychology από το University of Derby, μέσω του Mediterranean College Θεσσαλονίκης.Έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Ψυχοδυναμική, τη Σωματικά Επικεντρωμένη Gestalt και τη Συστημική Αναπαράσταση. Το 2025 ολοκλήρωσε την εκπαίδευσή της ως Ομαδική Αναλύτρια στο Ελληνικό Δίκτυο Ομαδικών Αναλυτών.

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.

Ο Καραμανίδης Κωνσταντίνος είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του University of Nicosia και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης στη Γνωστική Ψυχολογία από το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης, ενώ έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT), μία από τις πλέον επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις διεθνώς. Πιστεύει ότι η ψυχοθεραπεία δεν αφορά μόνο τη διαχείριση των δυσκολιών, αλλά και την ουσιαστική κατανόηση του εαυτού και την ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων που επιτρέπουν στον άνθρωπο να ζει με μεγαλύτερη ισορροπία, αυτοπεποίθηση και ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα. Για τον λόγο αυτό, δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης, ειλικρίνειας και σεβασμού, μέσα στην οποία ο θεραπευόμενος μπορεί να αισθανθεί ασφάλεια, να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και να εργαστεί ουσιαστικά πάνω σε όσα τον απασχολούν. Η θεραπευτική του προσέγγιση είναι εξατομικευμένη και βασίζεται στις αρχές της Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής Θεραπείας, με στόχο όχι μόνο την ανακούφιση από τα συμπτώματα αλλά και την ουσιαστική αλλαγή των δυσλειτουργικών μοτίβων σκέψης και συμπεριφοράς που επηρεάζουν την καθημερινότητα. Μέσα από μια ενεργητική και συνεργατική θεραπευτική διαδικασία, οι θεραπευόμενοι αποκτούν πρακτικά εργαλεία που μπορούν να αξιοποιούν και μετά την ολοκλήρωση της θεραπείας, ενισχύοντας την αυτονομία και την ποιότητα ζωής τους.

Παρέχει υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες και εφήβους που αντιμετωπίζουν δυσκολίες όπως το άγχος, οι κρίσεις πανικού, η κατάθλιψη, οι φοβίες, η υπερβολική ανησυχία, οι δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, η χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, η διαχείριση του στρες, οι μεταβάσεις ζωής και η ανάγκη για προσωπική ανάπτυξη και αυτογνωσία. Κάθε θεραπευτικό πλάνο σχεδιάζεται με βάση τις ανάγκες, τις αξίες και τους προσωπικούς στόχους του κάθε ανθρώπου, καθώς η θεραπεία δεν μπορεί να είναι ίδια για όλους. Στο ιδιωτικό του γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη προσφέρει ένα σύγχρονο, διακριτικό και φιλόξενο θεραπευτικό περιβάλλον, όπου προτεραιότητα αποτελεί η ουσιαστική ανθρώπινη επαφή και η επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη φροντίδα. Παράλληλα, παρέχει τη δυνατότητα πραγματοποίησης online συνεδριών, εξυπηρετώντας θεραπευόμενους από όλη την Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.

Soufla Anthia is a Mental Health Counselor and a trained Psychotherapist specializing in the Integrative Systemic approach. She has completed the Higher Professional Diploma (HPD) in Counseling and Psychology at Mediterranean College (in collaboration with the University of Derby). Furthermore, she completed a one-year study program in School Psychology from the University of the Aegean. She is currently undergoing a four-year training program at the Center for Integrative Systemic Therapy of Thessaloniki, where she specializes in the Integrative Systemic Psychotherapy approach. She has worked in numerous volunteer initiatives and organizations, such as the Connect Family Day Center for Family Support, the "House of ARSIS" structure (a Social Organization for Youth Support), the NGO IASSIS Urban Non-Profit Organization, among others. She now maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has participated in numerous conferences, educational seminars, and professional development programs.

Poleni Marina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has subsequently completed postgraduate studies (MSc) in Counseling Psychology at the University of Thessaly. As part of her ongoing professional development in the field of Psychology, she continuously attends seminars and conferences. She has worked as a Psychologist in various institutions in Athens and Thessaloniki, such as the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) "Zeuxis" and the Therapeutic Center for Dependent Individuals - KETHEA Strofi. With a focus on continuous training and appropriately responding to the psychological needs of individuals, she has been providing professional support to adults and adolescents since 2019. Consistency, respect, and collaboration are characteristics of her professional identity.

Sarikoudis Apostolos is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He has completed studies as a Mental Health Counselor with full qualification and certification of a three-year training program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, as well as his three-year training at the same center as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist. Concurrently, he is pursuing additional training in new therapeutic approaches. He has been professionally involved in psychological support and parental counseling for the municipality of Oraiokastro, Thessaloniki. During his internship, he served as a coordinator in groups for individuals with addictions at the rehabilitation center "Change of Life" and as a research observer in a personal development and self-awareness group at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. He is a registered full member of the Hellenic Counseling Society (HCS) and a recognized registered member of the European Association for Counseling (EAC). In his private practice, he handles a wide range of cases and notably offers the option for online sessions.

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.

Eugenidou Christina is a Psychologist specializing in adolescents and adults and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Sheffield, UK, and two postgraduate degrees from Vrije Universiteit and University College London, respectively. Her experience over the past 10 years includes working with adolescents (both Greek and those with refugee or immigrant backgrounds), women victims of domestic violence, as well as adults. She accepts cases either online or in person.

Koutsoudi Xristina, MSc, is a Psychologist specialized in Clinical Mental Health. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.) with a Master of Science (MSc) degree, with distinction, in Clinical Mental Health from the School of Medicine at A.U.Th. and holds a professional practice license. She is a trainee in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research (HSBR) according to the criteria of the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Simultaneously, she stays updated on developments in the scientific field of psychology by participating in workshops and conferences and is under continuous supervision to ensure ongoing education and training.

Currently, she maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki, while also working as a psychologist at the Mobile Adult Mental Health Unit of Imathia. Previously, she has worked as a psychologist in Special Therapy and Special Education Centers, in secondary education schools as a school psychologist, and has provided voluntary services for a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

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.

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.

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.

Ntikouli Aleksandra was born and raised in Larissa and has lived in Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Kos, and Kozani. Additionally, during her postgraduate studies, she lived for two years in the city of Malmö, Sweden. After completing her studies, she gained clinical experience in various settings, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and then completed her postgraduate degree in Criminology at Malmö University. Currently, she is training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT) at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research. She completed her internship at the Counseling Center of KETHEA ITHAKI in Thessaloniki, where she provided counseling to families of adolescent and adult substance users, participated in group meetings of the center’s members, and engaged in report writing and file organization for the members. During her professional experience as a School Psychologist in Public Education, she collaborated with professionals such as Social Workers, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Special Educators, organized and conducted prevention and crisis intervention programs related to the school environment, provided parental counseling, as well as individual sessions to children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and other Developmental Disorders. Additionally, she administered various standardized cognitive assessment tools for children, such as the Raven Standard Progressive Matrices Test, sets A, B, C, D, and E, and the Greek version of the Weschsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III). She also provided training in social skills using cognitive-behavioral techniques and various psychoeducational tools. Currently, she works privately as a Psychologist, offering online sessions to diverse populations.

Triantafyllou Marianna is a Psychologist and Systemic Family Psychotherapist with a Professional Practice License.

She graduated from the University of Crete in 2014 and subsequently completed her four-year training in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at the "Institute of Systemic Approach & Family Therapy" in Thessaloniki. She then attended the Interuniversity Postgraduate Program in Educational Sciences titled "Special Education and Training" (Med) at the University of Patras in collaboration with the University of Nicosia, as she was professionally involved in education and special education. Her studies continued with a second Master's degree in "Counseling Psychology and Counseling in Special Education, Education, and Health" (MSc) from the University of Thessaly. To date, she stays updated in her field by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Her studies and interests have accompanied her professional career, as since 2014 she has enriched her experience through professional and voluntary collaboration with various organizations. The areas she has focused on include mental health, disability, and addictions. In recent years, she has been providing both in-person and online psychotherapy sessions, focusing on individual therapy, couples and family therapy, and parent counseling. She offers flexibility in her availability to accommodate the needs of clients abroad, beyond regular office hours. Additionally, since 2020, she has been working as a psychologist in Primary Education, in elementary schools and kindergartens in Central Macedonia, providing counseling services to parents, teachers, and students, organizing interventions based on the needs of the student population, and training educators.