Health professionals for Τόνωση αυτοεκτίμησης near Kalamaria

Christina Xristidou is a Psychotherapist specializing in Art Psychotherapy. She has training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Humanistic Psychotherapy. She has completed continuing education programs in the management of depression and anxiety disorders, Trauma-Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Sandplay Therapy. She adopts an integrative approach, aiming to best meet the needs of each individual client.

She maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki since 2019, where she provides individual psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents. Additionally, she collaborates with psychologist Vicky Filippidou and My Therapy Room to conduct self-awareness and psychotherapy groups.

Η Καρακόλη Σίσσυ είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Συνθετικής Προσέγγισης και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του University of East London και έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς και στη Θεραπεία Ζεύγους στο E.I.C.P. Η εκπαίδευση και η εποπτεία αποτελούν σταθερό μέρος της επαγγελματικής της πορείας, καθώς θεωρεί ότι κάθε θεραπευτής χρειάζεται να εξελίσσεται διαρκώς, όπως ακριβώς και οι άνθρωποι που τον εμπιστεύονται. Παράλληλα, σχεδιάζει και συντονίζει ομάδες ψυχοεκπαίδευσης, ομάδες προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και βιωματικά εργαστήρια για ενήλικες, καθώς πιστεύει στη δύναμη της ομάδας να δημιουργεί σύνδεση, μοίρασμα και νέες εμπειρίες που μπορούν να λειτουργήσουν θεραπευτικά. Έχει εργαστεί ως εμψυχώτρια ομάδων στη Θεραπευτική Κοινότητα Απεξάρτησης Κρατουμένων του Καταστήματος Κράτησης Διαβατών. Η εμπειρία αυτή της υπενθύμισε, με τον πιο ουσιαστικό τρόπο, ότι κανένας άνθρωπος δεν είναι το παρελθόν του και ότι η αλλαγή έρχεται όταν υπάρχει ένας ασφαλής χώρος, μια σχέση εμπιστοσύνης και η διάθεση να κοιτάξει κανείς τον εαυτό του με ειλικρίνεια.

Στη θεραπευτική της δουλειά την ενδιαφέρει να αναζητά μαζί με τον θεραπευόμενο όχι μόνο το τι δυσκολεύει τη ζωή του, αλλά και το γιατί. Το άγχος, οι δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, η χαμηλή αυτοεκτίμηση, η δυσκολία να εμπιστευτεί τους άλλους ή η αίσθηση ότι δεν είναι αρκετός σπάνια εμφανίζονται χωρίς λόγο. Συνήθως αποτελούν τον τρόπο με τον οποίο η προσωπική μας ιστορία συνεχίζει να μιλά, μέχρι να βρεθεί ένας χώρος όπου θα μπορέσει να ειπωθεί και να ακουστεί. Πιστεύει ότι όταν κάποιος κατανοήσει τον τρόπο με τον οποίο έμαθε να σχετίζεται με τον εαυτό του και με τους άλλους, αποκτά μεγαλύτερη ελευθερία να επιλέξει διαφορετικούς τρόπους σκέψης, έκφρασης και σχέσης. Η αλλαγή δεν προκύπτει από την πίεση να γίνουμε κάποιος άλλος, αλλά από τη βαθύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού μας. Για την ίδια, η θεραπευτική σχέση αποτελεί τη βάση κάθε θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας. Γι' αυτό φροντίζει να δημιουργεί έναν χώρο όπου ο θεραπευόμενος μπορεί να μιλήσει ελεύθερα, χωρίς φόβο ότι θα κριθεί ή ότι θα πρέπει να αποδείξει κάτι. Έναν χώρο όπου υπάρχει χρόνος να ακουστεί η ιστορία του, να κατανοήσουν μαζί όσα τον δυσκολεύουν και να ανακαλύψει, με τον δικό του ρυθμό, νέους τρόπους να σχετίζεται με τον εαυτό του, τους ανθρώπους και τη ζωή.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lampardis Pasxalis is a Psychologist and author with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He studied Psychology and completed postgraduate studies in Clinical and Community Psychology at the University of East London, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, he has undertaken introductory training in Person-Centered Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Center for Focusing, Psychoanalytic Therapy at the Freudian Society of Northern Greece, and Art Therapy at the Art Therapy Studio. He has extensive experience working with human behavior and the treatment of mental disorders, as well as authoring literary books related to psychology. In therapy, his primary priority is the effective management of each individual's psychological issues to alleviate distress and facilitate better coping with their difficulties. Within a framework of safety, trust, and respect for the uniqueness of each person, potential solutions to any issue are explored.

Dr. Samaras Apostolos is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree in Clinical Psychology and Pathology from the University of Paris Paris VIII and possesses an advanced diploma (D.E.A.) in education from the same University. The Mental Health Counselor specializes in communication issues, interpersonal relationships, and has particular expertise in family and marital psychotherapy, anxiety disorders, and behavioral problems. He continuously participates in conferences and seminars to stay updated on developments in his field and has a substantial number of publications in the Greek press. Finally, Dr. Samaras Apostolos is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the World Federation for Mental Health, the International Association of Family Therapy, and the International Society of Psychopathology & Clinical Psychology.

Mermigkakis Nikolaos BSc, MSc is a licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He graduated with honors in Psychology from DeVry University and holds a master's degree in Integrative Counseling - Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Additionally, he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Hellenic Society for Research and Behavioral Therapy and in Art Therapy at Psychology - Art, Center for Psychotherapy and Education. Furthermore, he is a member of the British Psychological Society and the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and has participated in conferences as well as training workshops on various psychotherapeutic approaches.

Tsoureka Eudoksia is a Psychotherapist specializing in dance therapy and has maintained a practice in Thessaloniki since 2023. She also provides online sessions for Greeks living abroad. Her initial studies were in the Natural Sciences, focusing on Mathematics and Physical Optics. From an early stage, she developed a strong interest in human behavior and the emotional world. Currently, she is pursuing postgraduate studies in Special Education and is actively involved as a volunteer in the field of disability. She deeply believes that bodily expression can often serve as a more immediate, authentic, and unimpeachable means of communication compared to verbal language. Her philosophy is based on empowering the positive characteristics of the individual and diminishing negative beliefs. She engages in the constructive expression of emotions and thoughts through techniques such as dance therapy, art therapy, and hypnotherapy.

Tsolakidou Despoina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed a four-year specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy through the Hellenic Society for Behavioural Research (EEES) – Macedonia Branch, in a program certified by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

She has worked in mental health facilities such as the Central Sector Thessaloniki Mental Health Center and the "Stirixis" Center in Ermou. Simultaneously, she is active in counseling and mentoring executives and employees, providing support in matters of professional development and psychological empowerment. As a Soft Skills Trainer at skg.education, she designs and implements training programs that help young people and professionals develop their communication, social, and professional skills, facilitating their transition into the labor market.

She has attended numerous specialized seminars on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, counseling, motivational interviewing, among others. Additionally, she has participated as a speaker at conferences on topics of well-being and psychology in the workplace.

She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Association Against Moral Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace "No Mobbing at Work," actively contributing to the improvement of working conditions and mental well-being in the professional environment.

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.

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.

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.

Mauromatakis Konstantinos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Experiential and Somatically Focused Psychotherapy (a four-year experiential program at the Greek Focusing Center). He has completed both basic and advanced training in EMDR Psychotherapy through an accredited program by the EMDR Europe Association. He has worked as a psychologist and psychotherapist in public and private institutions, all supporting numerous individuals with traumatic backgrounds, where EMDR is applied as part of the therapeutic process.

Η Mύτη Ευαγγελία είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και εκπαιδευόμενη στη Συστημική Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Συνθετικό Κέντρο Σιδηρόπουλος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Θεσσαλονίκη. Παράλληλα, έχει ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευσή της ως Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας (HND) στο Mediterranean College, ενώ διαθέτει ακαδημαϊκό υπόβαθρο στη Νομική από το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης και στη Δημοσιογραφία.

Η επαγγελματική της πορεία περιλαμβάνει την άσκηση της δικηγορίας σε ιδιωτικό γραφείο, εμπειρία που συνέβαλε στην ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων ενεργητικής ακρόασης, επικοινωνίας και κατανόησης της ανθρώπινης συμπεριφοράς. Σήμερα δραστηριοποιείται στον χώρο της ψυχοθεραπείας, παρέχοντας υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες μέσα από τη Συστημική Συνθετική προσέγγιση, με στόχο την καλύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού, των σχέσεων και των προσωπικών δυσκολιών κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Η θεραπευτική διαδικασία βασίζεται στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και εμπιστευτικού πλαισίου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εξερευνήσει τις εμπειρίες, τα συναισθήματα και τις ανάγκες του, με σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα της προσωπικής του διαδρομής.