Health professionals for Τόνωση αυτοεκτίμησης near Kalamaria

Stella Krokou is a Psychotherapist and operates the Person-Centered Psychotherapy Center "Eudaimonia" in Thessaloniki. She studied preschool education at Aristotle University and has worked in both the public and private education sectors as an Educator in schools, creative activity centers, and personally with parents, families, and children of all ages. Additionally, she trained in Person-Centered and Focusing experiential psychotherapy at the Hellenic Focusing Center. Over the past years, she has been providing psychotherapy services to adults, as well as psychoeducational programs for children and parental counseling at "Eudaimonia" and other specialized therapy centers.

Moysidou Stefania is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki since 2016. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a postgraduate degree in International Public Administration from the University of Macedonia. She has completed a three-year training program in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy certified by the Hellenic Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy and has been trained in LEAP psychotherapy (Practitioner I course) at the LEAP Institute. Additionally, she has undertaken further training in School Psychology at the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the University of the Aegean and has been trained in the use of the MMPI-2 psychometric tool. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Directorate of Aliens and Border Protection of the Hellenic Police and at the National Public Health Organization (EODY, formerly KEELPNO) of the Ministry of Health, while also providing psychotherapy and group counseling services to football and handball academies. Moreover, she completed her internship and volunteered at major hospitals in Thessaloniki. Finally, Ms. Moysidou has participated as a speaker at numerous conferences and forums, as well as in seminars and workshops, and has a significant number of publications and articles to her name.

Aleksiadou Maria is a Mental Health Consultant and EMCC Global Certified Life Coach, with extensive experience in mental empowerment and the management of personal and professional changes. She holds a Coaching Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring from the Athens Coaching Institute for Greece & Cyprus and is a Certified Career Counseling Consultant from the KEDIVIMP of the University of Patras. She has specialized in Life & Career Skills Development and Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy through an e-Learning program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has completed a Psychology program certified by ACTA (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). She specializes in stress management, self-confidence, interpersonal relationships, and work-life balance. Her goal is to help each individual regain stability, clarity, and the strength to act with awareness and confidence. She offers individual and online sessions in Greece and abroad, in both Greek and English.

Vasiliki - Eirini Eleutherakou is a Psychologist with private practices in Thessaloniki at 126 Ioannou Tsimiski Street and in Serres at 15 Erythrou Stavrou Street, offering adult psychotherapy, child and adolescent psychotherapy, and parental counseling. She holds a Master's degree in Developmental and Adolescent Mental Health and is a certified Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist. She specializes in anxiety and mood disorders, difficulties related to childhood and adolescence, parental support, and personal development enhancement. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment based on acceptance, understanding, and non-judgment, allowing each individual the opportunity to express themselves freely.

Antigoni Karamvalasi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, from which she graduated with excellent grades (8.52). During her studies, she completed her internship at the "Self-Help Promotion Program" of Thessaloniki, in the field of addictions. Following her studies, she enrolled in the four-year specialization program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Hellenic Society for Behavioural Research - Macedonia Branch (HSBR-MB), which is certified by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She undertakes individual Cognitive Behavioral therapy cases at the "Stirixis" Center. As part of her continuous education, she has attended numerous seminars related to mental health. She holds a Certificate of Specialized Training from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) for completing the programs "Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology" (9 months) and "Sexual Education for Children and Adolescents" (7 months). Since 2023, she has been volunteering at the Social Service of YWCA Thessaloniki, through which she conducts interventions in secondary schools of the city to provide information and raise awareness about issues of bullying and gender-based violence. She holds a professional license to practice psychology with registration number DDYKM/M.E.TH.533579(17678) and maintains a private office in Thessaloniki, offering psychotherapeutic services to adults and adolescents.

Kyrou Dimitrios, MSc, is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist providing psychotherapy sessions in the center of Thessaloniki. He is a top graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has been awarded academic scholarships for excellence. He also holds a Master's Degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has received training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research. He has undertaken adult therapy and has gained extensive therapeutic experience by offering his services at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research, the Mental Health Center of the Western Sector of Thessaloniki, the Adult Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki G. Papanikolaou, the Psychiatric Clinic of the Papageorgiou General Hospital, and the Adult Clinic of the 251 HND. Currently, he holds a position as an Associate Researcher at the National Research Center, where he conducts research studies, publishes in international scientific journals and conferences, and provides training to healthcare professionals. Additionally, he teaches at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling and conducts sessions at his office located in the center of Thessaloniki.

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.

Maurovitou Andromaxi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Child Psychologist with a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in "Developmental Psychopathology of infancy and early childhood." She has received further training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling through a comprehensive training program certified by the E.F.T.A. – European Family Therapy Association and the E.E.P.S.E – National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece. Her professional experience has been enriched by working in various psychological support settings for children and their families as well as adults. One of these includes her many years of work as a Psychologist - Coordinator at the Mother and Child Center of METAdrasi - Action for Migration and Development. Furthermore, respecting the need for continuous education and training in her work, she participates in seminars and training programs and is a member of the Systemic Society of Northern Greece. The practice offers psychotherapy and counseling services both in-person and online. Specifically, there is the possibility for individual psychotherapy and counseling for adults and adolescents, family psychotherapy, parent counseling, and couples counseling. This is an open and well-trained environment ready to listen to and support the concerns of any individual, particularly regarding issues of anxiety and stress, depression, gender identity, interpersonal relationships, grief management, parenting and couples' matters, eating disorders, self-esteem, and self-awareness.

Xristou A Maria Kai Synergates is an Psychotherapist - Art Therapist specializing in Counseling Psychotherapy for children and adults, and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She specializes in therapy and counseling for children, adults, and families, utilizing Art Therapy and Sandplay therapy methods. These two methods can be used in combination with Counseling Psychotherapy to maximize therapeutic outcomes. She obtained her master's degree in Expressive Psychotherapy in 2000 from Lesley University in Cambridge, United States. Since then, she has worked for over ten years as an Art Therapist both in the USA and Greece. Specifically, from 1989 to 2004, she worked at organizations including Summer Camp Organization (Stockholm, Sweden), Alsten School (Stockholm, Sweden), Ilex / Vinfen Corporation (Massachusetts, USA), Arlington Youth Counseling Center (Massachusetts, USA), YWCA (X.E.N., Maryland, USA), North Charles Inc., Mental Health & Addiction Services (Massachusetts, USA), and Turnaround Inc. (Baltimore, Maryland, USA). The specialist speaks Greek, Swedish, and English. She is a certified Art Therapist by the US Art Therapy Credentials Board and a member of the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association and the Swedish Family Therapy Association.

Valla Faii is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki at 10 Tsimiski Street. She has completed undergraduate studies in Psychology and postgraduate studies in Neuroscience, focusing on the integration of basic research with clinical application at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her thesis concerns the functional connectivity of the brain in patients with Schizophrenia. Among other qualifications, she has attended the introductory lecture series in Psychoanalysis by the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society and has participated in activities of the Northern Greece Psychoanalytic Society. She has gained valuable experience through her collaboration with an institution for individuals with intellectual disabilities, as well as through her work in a mental health facility serving patients with psychiatric disorders. Throughout her career, she has engaged with the pediatric population, collaborating with specialized therapy centers for children and adolescents and providing parental counseling sessions. Additionally, she worked as an evaluating psychologist in the "Personal Assistant" program for people with disabilities, offering supportive services. Concurrently, she is a trainee member at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy of Chania, specializing in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. She receives continuous supervision and personal analysis.

Η Νάντια Χουσεΐν-Παπαδοπούλου είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με ειδίκευση στη Γνωστική - Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης, επί της οδού Ερμού 18.

Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστήμιου Θεσσαλονίκης, με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου. Με την ολοκλήρωση των σπουδών της, εντάχθηκε στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Έρευνας Συμπεριφοράς και ξεκίνησε την τετραετή ειδίκευση της στη Γνωστική - Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία, σύμφωνα με τα κριτήρια της EABCT - European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies. Ακολούθως, εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης μέσω της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας Συμπεριφοράς. Με γνώμονα τη συνεχή επιστημονική της κατάρτιση, έχει στο ενεργητικό της μετεκπαιδεύσεις από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών με εστίαση στην εφηβική ηλικία και τη διαχείριση του χωρισμού-διαζυγίου των γονέων.

Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο αναλαμβάνει την ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη ενηλίκων και εφήβων για ένα ευρύ φάσμα ζητημάτων, όπως άγχος, κατάθλιψη, διαχείριση θλίψης, μοναξιάς, θυμού, κρίσεις πανικού, φοβίες, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, ψυχαναγκασμοί, πένθος, διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες, αντιμετώπιση τραυματικών εμπειριών, διατροφικές διαταραχές. Αναλαμβάνει, επίσης, ατομικές συνεδρίες ενηλίκων και εφήβων στο Ψυχοθεραπευτικό κέντρο της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας Συμπεριφοράς - Παράρτημα Μακεδονίας, καθώς και συμμετέχει στο πρόγραμμα της Κοινωνικής Υπηρεσίας ΧΕΝ για την πρόληψη και αντιμετώπιση της ενδοοικογενειακής και ενδοσχολικής βίας. Στα πλαίσια της ακαδημαϊκής της πορείας, έχει συνεργαστεί με την Κοινωνική Υπηρεσία Παιδικής Προστασίας - ΑΡΣΙΣ παρέχοντας ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη σε παιδιά και εφήβους, καθώς και εθελοντικά με πρόγραμμα του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστήμιου με σκοπό την ψυχολογική και κοινωνική ενδυνάμωση μαθητών με ειδικές εκπαιδευτικές ανάγκες.

Στοχεύοντας στη συνεχή επιμόρφωση πάνω στην επιστήμη της, παρακολουθεί σεμινάρια και συνέδρια για την ψυχοθεραπεία και την ψυχική υγεία στην ενήλικη και εφηβική ηλικία.

Στο γραφείο της πραγματοποιεί δια ζώσης και online συνεδρίες ενηλίκων και εφήβων.

Dafni Tzella is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and an MSc in Special Education from the University of Macedonia. She trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, and her specialization in Anxiety Disorders and Depression is notable. In her practice, she addresses a wide range of cases, utilizing her scientific expertise with the aim of providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

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.

Liarigkovinou Anna is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Psychology and Health, in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of Children and Adolescents from the Scientific Association for Child and Adolescent Care, as well as in Psychoanalytic understanding of Psychopathology related to anxiety disorders, depression, psychological trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, narcissistic personality organization, psychosomatic phenomena, psychotic phenomena, gender and sexuality issues at the Psychoanalytic Society of Northern Greece. She has attended numerous seminars and training programs such as: 2022 I.P.S.Y. "Early Sexual Abuse" • 2022 I.P.S.Y. "The Inner Child Technique" • 2022 I.P.S.Y "Borderline Pathology" • 2021 I.P.S.Y. "The Enigma of Psychosomatics" • 2021 I.P.S.Y. "Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques" • 2020 I.P.S.Y. "Crisis Intervention" • 2018-2019 S.Y.ME.PE. "Introduction to Group Psychotherapy" • 2018-2019 S.Y.ME.PE. "Assessment and Therapeutic Planning in Situations of Psychosocial Distress. Family Retention or Removal of the Child" • 2018-2019 S.Y.ME.PE. "Introduction to Psychoanalytic Concepts" • 2011-2012 AKSPA "Reading the Symptom, Introduction to Lacanian Clinic" annual training program • 2011 E.E.F.I.E. "Addictive Substances: Myths and Reality" • 2009 Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School "The Post-Freudian Adolescent" • 2009 AUTh and P.E.V.E. "Contemporary Developments in Health Psychology"

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.