Psychologist for Τόνωση αυτοεκτίμησης in Stavroupoli

Mastromanoli Paraskeui is a Psychologist with a private practice in Stavroupoli. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2019. The same year, she began her training in cognitive-behavioral therapy at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research (HSBR) - Macedonia Branch, where she continues to train to this day. She has completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled "Mental Health and Psychiatry of Children and Adolescents." Since 2023, she has maintained her private office in Western Thessaloniki, providing counseling and psychotherapy services to adults, children, and adolescents. Her therapeutic scope encompasses a range of disorders (anxiety, panic attacks, depression, difficulties in socialization, eating disorders, etc.), as well as requests such as parental counseling and deeper self-understanding. She is also involved in research programs.

Η Λουλουδένια Μαλιγκάνη είναι αδειούχος Ψυχολόγος και Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια.Η ακαδημαϊκή της πορεία ξεκίνησε από τη Σχολή Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Bangor της Ουαλίας, στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο (BSc in Psychology, Bangor University, UK), από όπου αποφοίτησε. Στη συνέχεια, ολοκλήρωσε τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στο Πανεπιστήμιο Liverpool John Moores της Αγγλίας (MSc in Drug Use and Addiction, Liverpool John Moores University, UK), αποκτώντας πολύτιμη κλινική εμπειρία σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα περιστατικών μέσα από δομές του Liverpool Lighthouse Project στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο και, αργότερα, στο Πρόγραμμα Εναλλακτικής Θεραπείας Εξαρτημένων Ατόμων «ΑΡΓΩ» του Ψυχιατρικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης.Στο πλαίσιο της διαρκούς επιστημονικής της επιμόρφωσης, ολοκλήρωσε την τετραετή εκπαίδευσή της στη Συστημική Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Συστημικής Μελέτης και Θεραπείας Θεσσαλονίκης (ΚΕΣΜΕΘΘ), το οποίο είναι πιστοποιημένο από την Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας (EFTA).Με γνώμονα τη συνεχή επιστημονική της εξέλιξη, προχώρησε σε επιπλέον μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, ολοκληρώνοντας το Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών στην «Κλινική Ψυχική Υγεία».Από το 2016 εργάζεται με ευάλωτες προσφυγικές ομάδες στην Ελλάδα, συνεργαζόμενη με την ΑΡΣΙΣ και τον Διεθνή Οργανισμό Μετανάστευσης (ΔΟΜ), παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης και συμβουλευτικής σε ενήλικες και οικογένειες σε διάφορες δομές της χώρας.Είναι μέλος της Συστημικής Εταιρείας Βόρειας Ελλάδας (Σ.Ε.Β.Ε.) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Βασιλέως Ηρακλείου 47, στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Παράλληλα, μέσω διαδικτυακών συνεδριών, συνεργάζεται με ανθρώπους που αναζητούν μια ουσιαστική διέξοδο από τις δυσκολίες που αντιμετωπίζουν στην καθημερινότητά τους.Γνωρίζει ότι η απόφαση να ξεκινήσει κανείς ψυχοθεραπεία απαιτεί θάρρος. Για τον λόγο αυτό, βασική της προτεραιότητα είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου. Ένας χώρος χωρίς κριτική, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και να ακουστεί όπως πραγματικά είναι. Με σεβασμό στον προσωπικό ρυθμό του κάθε θεραπευόμενου, στόχος της είναι η κατανόηση όσων βρίσκονται πίσω από τα συμπτώματα και η ανακάλυψη προσωπικών, λειτουργικών τρόπων διαχείρισης των δυσκολιών.Συχνά, οι άνθρωποι που την επισκέπτονται αναζητούν υποστήριξη για:Έντονο άγχος,όταν οι καθημερινές ανησυχίες, οι φοβίες ή οι κρίσεις πανικού δυσκολεύουν την καθημερινή ζωή.Δυσκολίες στη διάθεση και το συναίσθημα, όπως επίμονη θλίψη, συναισθηματική εξάντληση ή έλλειψη κινήτρου.Δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, που αφορούν τον/τη σύντροφο, την οικογένεια, την επικοινωνία ή τη θέσπιση υγιών ορίων.Ζητήματα αυτοεκτίμησης, όταν η έντονη αυτοκριτική επηρεάζει την εμπιστοσύνη στον εαυτό.Μεταβατικές περιόδους ζωής, όπως ένας χωρισμός, μια απώλεια, το πένθος ή η επαγγελματική εξουθένωση (burnout).Πιστεύει ότι κάθε άνθρωπος είναι μοναδικός και, γι' αυτό, προσαρμόζει τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία στις ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες του καθενός, τηρώντας πάντοτε απόλυτη εχεμύθεια και το επαγγελματικό απόρρητο.Όσοι αισθάνονται έτοιμοι να κάνουν το πρώτο βήμα ή επιθυμούν να ενημερωθούν για τον τρόπο με τον οποίο πραγματοποιείται η ψυχοθεραπευτική διαδικασία, μπορούν να επικοινωνήσουν μαζί της.

Kasidou Pasxalia is a multifaceted professional specializing in Gestalt Psychotherapy, conscious breathing techniques, and therapeutic yoga. Her career is marked by continuous experiential and scientific education and inquiry, personal development, and therapy, aiming for a holistic therapeutic approach to the individual.

Core skills and specializations: Gestalt Psychotherapy: She completed her training at Gestalt Foundation Thessaloniki. She works with individual appointments and group coordination at her private practice.

Conscious Breathing (breathwork): Since 2007, she has been involved with conscious breathing, actively participating in numerous workshops and educational seminars on Conscious Breathing techniques in Greece and abroad. She has been facilitating breathing technique seminars from 2012 to the present and supports individual conscious breathing sessions.

Yoga: Certified instructor with over 1000 hours of training. She specializes in therapeutic yoga and also coordinates yoga teacher trainings (500h).

Alternative philosophies: She has deepened her knowledge in Hatha Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Vipassana Meditation, integrating applied philosophies of Buddhism and Hinduism with contemporary psychotherapeutic methods.

Kyratsa Anneta is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London. She initially trained in the Psychoanalytic - Lacanian Approach at the Freudian Society of Northern Greece and in "Care for Individuals with Dementia and Alzheimer's" at the Metropolitan College. Simultaneously, she trained in Child-Adolescent Psychopathology at the Medical Psychotherapeutic Center and in "Development of Soft Skills & Life Coaching" at the Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She completed her internship at the Mental Health Center of the Municipality of Evosmos, as well as at the Child Psychiatry Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates." She possesses valuable experience and continues to offer her services voluntarily on online platforms and telephone helplines. Additionally, she works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist on the online psychotherapy platform "TherapyToday.gr" and at the KDAP for Individuals with Disabilities "Foul kids - Athletic Education," while also serving as an external collaborator at the Dietetics - Nutrition Center "MindFood" and at the Nursing Home "Archontiko Geronton," Saint Basil. Her goal is to empower and improve the quality of life of her clients and their families.

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.

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.

Karampasiadou Zoi is a licensed Psychologist and graduate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a specialization in Clinical Psychology as well as School and Developmental Psychology. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from the Hellenic Management Association (EEDE).Her passion for Psychology led her to pursue further training in Psychotherapy through IAOTH, while her interest in the corporate sector motivated her to undertake additional studies in business administration, communication, and economics (EEDE).

She is a licensed Psychologist and is currently further training at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Stress Management and Health Promotion.She completed her internship at the Junior High School and High School for the Deaf of Thessaloniki, providing individual and group psychological support to children, adolescents, and their families. She has also offered psychological support services to vulnerable social groups within European Union programs for the long-term unemployed and has managed awareness and prevention programs for children, adolescents, and adults at both national and European levels.Over the past four years, she has been training executives and individuals in psychology-related topics focusing on motivation in physical activity, aiming at a holistic approach to well-being and quality of life. She actively participates in conferences and workshops on stress management, bullying prevention and intervention, and the prevention and management of burnout.She collaborates scientifically as a Psychologist with the Panhellenic Association for the Support of Individuals with Obesity “Imeroeessa” and the Scientific Group “Opsometha eis Philippous.”For the past fifteen years, she has also been active in communication and Human Resource Management roles within multinational companies, managing projects both in Greece and abroad.In parallel, she provides private psychological services through individual and group sessions, addressing a wide range of needs.As a Business Consultant, she specializes in recruitment and assessment, the implementation of assessment and development centers, and career transition support (outplacement).As a Psychologist, she provides support in confidence building and personal development, stress and anxiety management, individual and group interventions, couples therapy, smoking cessation support, as well as CV writing and job interview preparation.Her practice is located in the center of Thessaloniki, and all services are also available online through modern digital platforms.

Maria Tsirakidou is a Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Portsmouth and holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Child Clinical Psychology from Anglia Ruskin University in England. Subsequently, she trained and was certified in Systemic Therapy and Counseling through a four-year program at the Center for Systemic Therapy and Counseling (Ke.S.Me.Th.). She has clinical experience in healthcare institutions. Her professional expertise covers a broad range of adult mental health issues including anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, eating disorders, unwanted behaviors including addictions, trauma, phobias, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, grief, chronic pain, and psychosomatic problems. Additionally, she provides psychological support for chronic and non-chronic conditions, aiming at managing the challenges arising from an illness and promoting overall health. Within a framework of safety, trust, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, the goal is the well-being of clients and the management of their individualized needs. She has participated in educational programs for refugee children in schools in England.

Η Αναστασία Βαρβάρα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με εξειδίκευση στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά. Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής δια-ζώσης και διαδικτυακά. Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Ψυχολογία Παιδιού και Εφήβου από το Πανεπιστήμιο Greenwich του Λονδίνου. Ειδικεύεται στη Γνωστική- Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT), μια επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη προσέγγιση με υψηλή αποτελεσματικότητα στην αντιμετώπιση αγχωδών διαταραχών, όπως κρίσεις πανικού, γενικευμένο άγχος, φοβίες, ψυχαναγκαστική-καταναγκαστική διαταραχή και κοινωνικό άγχος. Παράλληλα, υποστηρίζει θεραπευόμενους σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα δυσκολιών, όπως διαταραχές διάθεσης, διατροφικές δυσκολίες, νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές (όπως ΔΕΠΥ και αυτισμός) και δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις. Βρίσκεται σε συνεχιζόμενη εκπαίδευση στο τετραετές πρόγραμμα της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Γνωστικής Συμπεριφορικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, πιστοποιημένο από την Ευρωπαϊκή Εταιρεία Συμπεριφορικών και Γνωστικών Θεραπειών (EABCT). Έχει σημαντική επαγγελματική εμπειρία στο Λονδίνο, όπου εργάστηκε σε μη κυβερνητικές οργανώσεις και στο Εθνικό Σύστημα Υγείας της Αγγλίας (NHS), παρέχοντας ατομική και ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία, καθώς και συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες και παιδιά, με βάση τα πλέον σύγχρονα θεραπευτικά μοντέλα της CBT(Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy). Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, έχει εξειδικευτεί στην αξιολόγηση και διαχείριση συναισθηματικών κρίσεων, διαπροσωπικών δυσκολιών και περιστατικών βίας σε παιδιατρικό και εφηβικό πληθυσμό, λαμβάνοντας εντατική κλινική εποπτεία. Κατά τη διάρκεια της επαγγελματικής της πορείας, έχει συνεργαστεί με Κέντρα Ειδικών Θεραπειών στη Θεσσαλονίκη, υποστηρίζοντας παιδιά με νευρο-αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές όπως ΔΕΠΥ και φάσμα του αυτισμού και τις οικογένειες τους. Δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, εμπιστευτικού και υποστηρικτικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, ενώ παράλληλα διασφαλίζει την ποιότητα των υπηρεσιών της μέσω συνεχούς επιμόρφωσης, συμμετέχοντας σε διεθνή επιστημονικά συνέδρια του Ευρωπαϊκού φορέα Γνωστικών-Συμπεριφορικών θεραπειών.

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.

Pagkoutsou Konstantina M.Sc. is a Psychologist and Specialist Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapist, licensed to practice by the Region of Central Macedonia, with postgraduate specialization in Counseling Psychology. She studied in the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in "Counseling Psychology and Counseling in Special Education, Education, and Health" at the University of Thessaly, while currently specializing in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). She has completed over 1,500 hours of practical training at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates," the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, and the Center for Addiction Prevention and Psychosocial Health Promotion "PYXIDA." Additionally, she has volunteered at numerous mental health organizations, such as The Smile of the Child, the Women’s Shelter, and the Society for the Protection of Minors in Thessaloniki. In recent years, she has worked as a counselor-psychologist at the Counseling Service of the University of Thessaly and as an auxiliary teaching and research staff member at the University of Macedonia. Moreover, she has worked in Special Therapy Centers, providing psychological support sessions to children and adolescents, as well as parent counseling sessions. She has attended numerous trainings and seminars on adult and child-adolescent mental health and currently offers online and in-person counseling and psychological support sessions.

Mitsopoulou Maria is a Mental Health Counselor who conducts individual sessions. After completing her studies in the Department of Communication and Mass Media at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she continued her education at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (Kallithea), obtaining a diploma in Mental Health Counseling following three years of training and practical experience, including case management and observation of self-awareness groups and individual sessions. Simultaneously, she complements her academic knowledge and skills by studying for a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at the Metropolitan College of Athens in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University (UK). Additionally, the specialist continually enhances her expertise by attending seminars and specialized training programs in various fields of mental health. Finally, she offers online sessions, with in-person counseling services expected to be available soon.

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.

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.

Nomikou Maria is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist based in Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in the field of Cognitive Psychology (MSc in Cognitive Psychology and Applications, AUTH). As a Psychotherapist, she has received training in various forms of psychotherapy. She has undergone extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is a certified member of the EACBT. Additionally, she trained in Bioenergetic Psychotherapy - Clinical Hypnosis and is currently a trainee in Schema Therapy. Furthermore, she has specialized in the administration of the MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) through ISON Psychometrica and has attended numerous professional development seminars. Psychotherapeutically, she works with adults, families, couples, and adolescents in face-to-face sessions or via Skype. Her clinical experience was acquired through employment and volunteer roles in mental health facilities in both the public and private sectors, with additional specialization in dementia and developmental disorders, providing psychological support to children, the elderly, and their family networks.

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.