Health professionals for Psychogenic Bulimia - Psychogenic Anorexia in Thessaloniki

Giazitzi Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which is recommended as the treatment of choice for a variety of mental disorders and is particularly effective.

She maintains private practices in Thessaloniki and Serres, providing psychotherapeutic services both in person and online to adults, adolescents, couples, and families.

She completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a degree in "Global Medicine and Health Crisis Management".

Since 2021, she has specialized in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy.

From May 2019 to June 2024, she worked with NGOs on various UNICEF programs such as Child Protection (Child and Family Support Hubs) and subsequently the support of all children in education (All Children in Education).

Within the framework of this work, she participated in the design and support of cases involving domestic violence, as well as cases of severe anxiety, depression, phobias, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and various mental disorders requiring support. In 2021, she held a coordinating role in the Child Protection program in the Serres field.

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.

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.

Aggelaki Ioanna is a Dietitian – Nutritionist and operates a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the International Hellenic University (DI.P.A.E.), specializing in Eating Disorders through training from the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED). She provides personalized nutritional programs tailored to the needs of each individual, aiming to improve health, well-being, and the relationship with food. Additionally, she offers online sessions, supporting individuals from all over Greece and abroad. Currently, she is completing her Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition at the International Hellenic University. She has previously worked in a private dietetic office, as well as at the IASEIO Polyclinic, where she provided nutritional support and guidance to patients, gaining valuable clinical experience in the individualized management of nutritional needs. At the same time, she has actively participated in a research program at AHEPA Hospital focused on sarcopenia and heart failure. She regularly attends scientific conferences and nutrition workshops, continuously investing in her professional development. Her approach is personalized, scientifically substantiated, and focused on sustainable habit change, without restrictive diets, aiming for a balanced and healthy relationship with food. If you wish to acquire the knowledge and tools to eat healthily, consciously, and autonomously, you are in the right place. My goal is to guide you in creating a balanced relationship with your food and body through a personalized approach and scientifically grounded guidance.

Ntourou Iliana MSc is a graduate of Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Netherlands. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Hellenic Association of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HACBP) according to the criteria of the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), and since 2021 she has been a doctoral candidate in the Medical Department of the University of Ioannina. In recent years, she has been providing psychotherapy sessions in the center of Thessaloniki. Simultaneously, since 2022, she holds a position as a Collaborating Researcher at the National Center for Research (CERTH), where among her duties are conducting research studies and providing training to healthcare professionals. Finally, she is under continuous supervision for the management of her cases.

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.

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.

Georgitsopoulos Grigoris is a Psychologist with a practice located in the center of Thessaloniki. He holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. He is also certified by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Stress Management and Health. Throughout his career, he has worked for several years as a Mental Health Counselor in municipal organizations and the Panhellenic Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Professional Reintegration (PEPSAEE), providing support and counseling services to vulnerable social groups as well as Crisis Management. Additionally, he has served as a Mental Health Counselor in primary education.

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.

Tsitenidou Natasa is a Clinical Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, licensed to practice. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London (UEL), England, in 2020, and subsequently pursued her postgraduate studies at the same university in the program entitled “MSc – Clinical and Community Psychology.” Her practical internship during her studies was completed at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki “Hippokration.” Her training continued at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HSCBP) in Thessaloniki, in the three-year adult program and later in the one-year program for children and adolescents. Additionally, she has participated in the educational program titled “Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Approaches (TF-CBT, CPT, DBT-PTSD, PE)” at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (SCBS). Currently, she practices professionally in a private office and provides online psychotherapy sessions, following the Cognitive Behavioral approach. You can schedule your session immediately!

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.

Vagia Panagiotou is a licensed Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist (CBT). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Lincoln University (UK) and is licensed to practice by the Health Directorate of the Prefecture of Thessaloniki.

She obtained her Master’s degree in Communication from Sheffield University (UK) and completed a four-year specialized training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Hellenic Association for Behavioral Research (EABCT-accredited), Macedonia Branch.

Her clinical experience includes working at the Day Care Center for People with Disabilities "Kivotos," and at the Psychological Center “Stirixis,” where she provided CBT-based support to individuals facing various psychological difficulties, under supervision.

She has completed further training in Couples and Family Counseling (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), in School Psychology (University of the Aegean), and in Special Education (University of Patras). She remains actively involved in continuing professional development and clinical supervision.

Vagia also worked for eight years at Make-A-Wish Greece, contributing significantly to psychosocial support services.

She currently runs her private practice in the heart of Thessaloniki, offering counseling and psychotherapy to adults and adolescents, both in-person and online. Her work focuses on the assessment, prevention, and treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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Ο Πέτρος Βέβηλος είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc – Ψυχοθεραπευτής, με 22 χρόνια κλινικής εμπειρίας στον ιδιωτικό τομέα.

Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης με κλινική κατεύθυνση και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (MSc) στην Κοινωνική Κλινική Ψυχολογία των Εξαρτήσεων και των Ψυχοκοινωνικών Προβλημάτων.

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Ο Κουτσομήτρος Θεόδωρος είναι ειδικός Ψυχίατρος- πιστοποιημένος Ψυχοθεραπευτής. Έχει ειδικευθεί στην Ψυχιατρική ενηλίκων σε πανεπιστημιακές κλινικές του Λονδίνου (UCL) και της Θεσσαλονίκης (ΑΠΘ) και έχει εξειδικευθεί στο Διακρανιακό Μαγνητικό Ερεθισμό (rTMS) στην Ολλανδία και στις Η.Π.Α. στα πανεπιστήμια του Μaastricht και του Harvard.

Παράλληλα με την εξειδίκευση του στην πρωτοπόρα θεραπεία του rTMS έχει εξειδικευθεί σε 9 διαφορετικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις (ΒΕΔΨ, ΓΑΨ, CBT, GPM, Ομαδική, Συστημική- Οικογενειακή, Υπαρξιακή και Ψυχοδυναμική- Ψυχαναλυτική).

Από τα φοιτητικά του κιόλας χρόνια ως φοιτητής ιατρικής είχε ξεχωρίσει με τις επιδόσεις του καθώς ήταν ο μόνος τελειόφοιτος που αποφοίτησε με άριστα σε όλες τις τελικές εξετάσεις. Από τότε έχει λάβει ποικίλες πανευρωπαϊκές και παγκόσμιες διακρίσεις, είτε με την μορφή βραβείων, είτε με την εκλογή του σε θέσεις ευθύνης σε επιστημονικές κοινότητες.

Το 2019 ήταν μάλιστα ο μόνος Ψυχίατρος παγκοσμίως που τιμήθηκε για δεύτερη συνεχόμενη φόρα με το παγκόσμιο βραβείο WPA ECP Fellowship των Νέων Ψυχιάτρων της Παγκόσμιας Ψυχιατρικής Εταιρείας.

Έχει επιτελέσει Πρόεδρος της Ένωσης Ελλήνων Ειδικευόμενων Ψυχιάτρων με σημαντικό έργο για την αναβάθμιση της συνεχιζόμενης εκπαίδευσης στην Ψυχιατρική στη χώρα μας. Το 2019 εκλέχτηκε Πρόεδρος του τομέα των Νέων Ψυχιάτρων της Ελληνικής Ψυχιατρικής Εταιρείας (ΕΨΕ).

Παρουσιάζει έντονη επιστημονική δραστηριότητα μέσω διεθνών οργανισμών και πανεπιστημίων (αρθογραφία, δημοσιεύσεις, έρευνες, συνέδρια, βιβλία).

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Valamoutopoulos Theodoros is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist - Group Analyst, Consultant at the 424 General Military Training Hospital, and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He manages a wide range of cases encompassing the entire spectrum of his discipline, with a notable specialization in Psychoanalysis, Group Psychotherapy, Psychoses, Psychosexual Disorders, and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Additionally, since March 2021, the doctor has been a member of the International Psychoanalytical Association.

Sioulis Aleksandros is a nutritionist with a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Clinical Dietetics Specialist department. Following his studies and seeking to deepen his knowledge in health and nutrition topics, as well as to stay informed about the latest developments in his field, he continued his education with a series of postgraduate programs and courses in nutrition. Some of these include: -National and Kapodistrian University of Athens: • Clinical Dietetics • Eating Disorders • Nutrition Coach -Harvard Medical School: • Healthy Eating For Diabetes • Healthy Eating For Cholesterol -Stanford Medical School: • Micronutrients and Diet • Essential Micronutrients -Tulane University: • Environmental Public Health (EPH) • Tribal Behavioral Health At his private office located in the center of Thessaloniki, Ermou 57 with Aristotelous, he has a clinical and non-clinical record of hundreds of successful cases. This success is attributed to his thorough specialization, psychological support, individualized case approach, and provision of fully personalized nutrition plans, advice, and recipes tailored to the specific needs of each client. Thus, he achieves the health and weight goals through a process that offers the client well-being, rapid results, and knowledge in the field of nutrition, enabling the client to maintain the achieved goal by having changed their dietary habits according to their personal needs and preferences.

Stathaki Aleksia Kai Synergates is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist maintaining private practice offices in Thessaloniki. She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has collaborated with the Center for Abused Women/E.K.A.PSY, the Support Association for Psoriatic Patients "KALYPSO," and the Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, both clinically and in research. Always up to date with scientific developments through conferences, workshops, and seminars, she directs and writes for the website PSYCHOLOGUEIA, and has published her first book entitled: Child and Nutrition. Furthermore, she specializes in depression, parental counseling, and anxiety and mood disorders.