Health professionals for Psychotherapy Online near Neapoli Thessalonikis

Papaioannou Giouli is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist for adults, children, and adolescents, maintaining a private practice in Thessaloniki at 3 Grigoriou Palama Street (City Center). She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's degree (MSc) in Child & Adolescent Mental Health from King's College London, UK.

She has received further training in Postmodern Systemic Approaches, such as Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and the Collaborative-Dialogical Approach, at the Solution-Focused Therapy Center "Bienestar" in Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has completed a two-year cycle of Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalytic Practice at the Northern Greece Psychoanalytic Society (NGPS). Finally, she participates in the Annual Infant Observation Seminar of the same institution (NGPS), which includes weekly infant observation within the family environment and participation in a supervision group for understanding early mental mechanisms and non-verbal communication.

She possesses extensive clinical experience, having worked in various settings and organizations for children, adolescents, and adults in both the UK and Greece. Her most recent engagement involved supporting students and staff at the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT).

She receives ongoing supervision and personal analysis.

Papigkioti Kleoniki MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. From the beginning of her career, she was deeply moved by supporting individuals experiencing difficulties, which led her to work both professionally and through internships in organizations that protect children and women who have suffered abuse. She has focused on clinical training in Mental Health through her participation in postgraduate programs at Papageorgiou Hospital, as well as at Aeginiteio Hospital, while simultaneously enriching her clinical experience through her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health at the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Throughout her professional career, she has worked therapeutically with children, adolescents, and adults, supporting individuals of all ages and identities in their unique challenges. What she loves most about her work is walking alongside each person on their path of self-awareness and self-management, creating a safe space for meaningful change and development.

Paxou Eleni is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist who provides individual psychotherapy sessions while also conducting empowerment and psychotherapy groups in collaboration with colleagues in the center of Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a master's degree in "Clinical Interventions in Addictions" from the Department of Psychology and the Medical School of the University of Crete. In the past, she provided individual psychotherapy sessions at the Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Unit of OKANA. Additionally, she continues her training in the empowerment and psychotherapy of individuals and groups using the approach of Non-Directive Intervention (NDI). She has attended numerous training programs and seminars on Clinical Psychology and the Therapeutic Treatment of Addictions. Currently, she is also training in the approach of Narrative Therapy.

I have maintained a private practice – Valsamo – in Thessaloniki since 2022. I work with the aim of co-creating new life possibilities with the individuals who turn to me, so that suffering is transformed with respect and care into balsams.

I studied Sociology (Hons) at the University of Crete and continued with a four-year training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Laboratory of Systemic Psychotherapy & Pedagogy «Rodakino». At the laboratory of systemic ideas, research, and intervention «Entropia», I trained in counseling for parents, children, and adolescents, as well as in creative therapeutic techniques such as systemic sculpture, genogram, and the family board. Concurrently, I completed a two-year program at the Observatory for Rights in the Mental Health Field in the accompaniment of individuals experiencing mental crises and their families, and I am a member of the active accompanying team.

My professional and research activity focuses on social empowerment, depathologization, and meaning-making of the mental experience, as well as on the development of collaborative, non-psychiatric accompaniment and support practices for extreme mental experiences. I present at conferences and seminars and have published scientific articles. I am an active member of the Systemic Society of Northern Greece, the Observatory for Rights in the Mental Health Field, and the Thessaloniki Health Runners Association.

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.

Katerina Pouri is a Psychologist/Psychotherapist who conducts online sessions. She is a graduate of the University of Bolton with a specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy through the Ke.S.Me.TH. program. She provides individual therapy for adults and support for managing anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, and more. She has worked in a private therapeutic center and a mental health organization, while also participating in seminars and conferences to stay scientifically updated. Her therapeutic approach is based on evidence-based methods, while remaining direct and human-centered. All services are also offered in English.

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.

Η Σαββίδου Ευαγγελία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Σταυρούπολη. Είναι απόφοιτη του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης (ΑΠΘ) και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Ψυχοθεραπεία Gestalt μέσω του Gestalt Foundation, όπου απέκτησε την ιδιότητα της εκπαιδευόμενης Ψυχοθεραπεύτριας Gestalt. Παράλληλα, κατέχει τον τίτλο του Messy Play Facilitator από τη Hehe, εμπλουτίζοντας την επαγγελματική της προσέγγιση με δημιουργικές και βιωματικές μεθόδους. Αντιλαμβάνεται την ψυχοθεραπεία ως ένα μοναδικό ταξίδι προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, όπου ο θεραπευόμενος έχει τον πρωταγωνιστικό ρόλο στην επιλογή της πορείας του, ενώ η ίδια λειτουργεί ως συνοδοιπόρος και υποστηρικτικός «χάρτης» στη διαδικασία της αυτογνωσίας και της αλλαγής.

Η Μαρία Σαββίδου είναι Ψυχολόγος, Κλινικής - Κοινωνικής κατεύθυνσης και κάτοχος Άδειας Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου. Αποφοίτησε από το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης (2009), ενώ έλαβε υποτροφία από το University of Groningen της Ολλανδίας. Από το 2016, διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης, όπου παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά.

Εξειδικεύτηκε στην Μουσικοθεραπεία (ΜΑ) στο τμήμα Μουσικής και Κοινωνίας του Πανεπιστημίου Μακεδονίας και η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στο ανθρωπιστικό μοντέλο, με κεντρικούς άξονες την αποδοχή, την ενσυναίσθηση και την αυθεντική θεραπευτική σχέση. Παράλληλα, αξιοποιεί και στοιχεία από διαφορετικές θεωρητικές προσεγγίσεις, όπως είναι η Ψυχανάλυση, η Γνωστική - συμπεριφορική θεραπεία (CBT) και η Νευροψυχολογία, ανάλογα με το εξατομικευμένο πλάνο και το θεραπευτικό αίτημα. Ακόμη, μέσα από την κλινική της εμπειρία, εξειδικεύτηκε στις μαθησιακές δυσκολίες, την κατάθλιψη και τις διαταραχές άγχους.

Σημαντικό σταθμό στην πορεία της αποτελεί η κλινική της άσκηση στην Παιδοψυχιατρική Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Παπανικολάου Θεσσαλονίκης, όπου εργάστηκε ως Μουσικοθεραπεύτρια και συνέβαλε στη διαμόρφωση και εφαρμογή καινοτόμων θεραπευτικών παρεμβάσεων σε πανελλήνιο επίπεδο.

Επέλεξε επίσης να εξειδικευτεί και στη Συμβουλευτική Σταδιοδρομίας, καθώς πιστεύει ότι η επαγγελματική ζωή είναι πολύ σημαντική και δύναται να επηρεάσει την ψυχικής μας υγεία. Η δυνατότητα να υποστηρίζει εφήβους και ενήλικες σε κρίσιμες αποφάσεις ζωής και να τους βοηθάει να ενισχύσουν την αυτογνωσία τους, αλλά και να ευθυγραμμίσουν τις επιλογές με τις αξίες τους και τις δυνατότητές τους, αποτέλεσε για εκείνη μια προέκταση του θεραπευτικού της έργου.

Επιπλέον, έχει εργαστεί στο Συμβουλευτικό Σταθμό Νέων Ν. Κοζάνης, στο Πρόγραμμα Προαγωγής Αυτοβοήθειας (ΑΠΘ), στο Κέντρο Πρόληψης και Συμβουλευτικής Θεσσαλονίκης και σε άλλες εθελοντικές, δημόσιες και ιδιωτικές δομές.

Η επιλογή της επιστήμης της Ψυχολογίας ήταν μια συνειδητή απόφαση από νεαρή ηλικία, καθώς είχε έντονο ενδιαφέρον για την ανθρώπινη επικοινωνία, τη συναισθηματική κατανόηση και τις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις. Μέχρι και σήμερα, συνεχίζει να επιμορφώνεται και να είναι ενεργή στο ερευνητικό πεδίο, με σκοπό να κατανοεί σε μεγαλύτερο βάθος τον άνθρωπο - τις σκέψεις, τα συναισθήματα και τις σχέσεις του, αλλά και το πως αυτά επηρεάζονται από το εκάστοτε κοινωνικό και πολιτισμικό πλαίσιο.

Για εκείνη, η ψυχολογία δεν είναι απλά μια επαγγελματική επιλογή, αλλά μια διαρκής πορεία γνώσης και ουσιαστικής ανθρώπινης σύνδεσης. Αντιλαμβάνεται τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία ως ένα ζωντανό χώρο συνάντησης, όπου η δυσκολία μπορεί να ειπωθεί με ασφάλεια και ο άνθρωπος να ξαναβρεί τη σχέση με τον εαυτό του σε ένα πλαίσιο αποδοχής, σεβασμού και ουσιαστικής παρουσίας.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Simigdali Ioanna is a Psychologist conducting online counseling and psychotherapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults. She is a graduate of the University of Ioannina (2022) and holds a professional license to practice. She holds a Master’s Degree in “Clinical Mental Health” from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2025) and has completed a three-year training program in Psychodynamic Approach (2022–2025), certified by the Hellenic Counseling Society. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous education and professional development, having attended numerous seminars, webinars, and specialized training programs. Since 2022, she has gained valuable clinical experience in public mental health facilities, working in two hospitals and a Mental Health Center, and subsequently in the private sector at Centers for Special Therapies, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, as well as patients with mental disorders. Additionally, she has been involved in the administration and evaluation of psychometric tools. Concurrently, she actively participates in scientific conferences and presentations. Her research focuses on issues of parental attachment, childhood trauma (abuse – neglect), and psychological resilience, topics that deeply sensitize her and enhance her sense of responsibility towards people. Her goal is to provide a space of safety, authentic connection, and psychological support, with empathy and respect for the uniqueness of each individual.

Skoufa Lida is a Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a PhD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in Pain Management at the University of Ioannina. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. She has significant experience and is currently a Research Associate at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki as well as a Trainer in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Medical Psychotherapeutic Center.

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.

Artemis Stefanidou Tsiavou is a licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapist, trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

She provides individual psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents (12+), aiming to support the understanding of psychological difficulties, the stabilization of symptoms, and the improvement of daily functioning. She has experience working with anxiety, panic attacks, emotional distress, relationship difficulties, anger management, and self-esteem issues.

In her professional experience, she has worked in demanding clinical and community mental health settings, including work with court-referred cases, developing skills in crisis management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining a consistent therapeutic framework.

Her training is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in accordance with the European standards of the EABCT. She places particular emphasis on building a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship, where clients can explore their difficulties with respect and without judgment.

Tranta Elena is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. Having completed her studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, she moved to the United Kingdom, specifically to the University of Sheffield, where she pursued postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology. Additionally, she received further training in Systemic - Family Therapy at the Institute of Systemic Thinking and Psychotherapy. She also holds certified postgraduate training from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on clinical psychology of children and adolescents as well as divorce management. She has experience working in various settings, both through internships and voluntary work. Finally, she has attended and participated in numerous postgraduate and scientific seminars.