Psychologists near Charilaou

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.

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.

Silía Petronikolou is a Psychologist licensed to practice and a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a degree grade of 9.01, and her postgraduate studies focus on Adolescent Medicine (Medical School, A.U.Th.). Simultaneously, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research - Macedonia Branch (EEES), a program certified by the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Since 2020, she has been a scientific collaborator at the Laboratory of Medical Physics and Digital Innovation, Department of Medicine, A.U.Th., engaged in both clinical and research activities. Her research interests primarily focus on improving specific aspects of the quality of life of vulnerable population groups through the use of innovative technologies. Recognizing the importance of continuous education and training, she continues to attend trainings, conferences, and seminars related to her field, while also being under ongoing supervision. In her private practice in eastern Thessaloniki, she conducts psychotherapy and counseling sessions for adults and adolescents, both in person and online.

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.

Xristou Xaris is a Counseling Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He studied Psychology (BSc) at the University of Sheffield. He continued his studies at the University of York, where he completed a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology (Master of Arts). He has worked at the Hellenic Myasthenia Gravis Association, providing psychological support to patients with Myasthenia Gravis. His experience includes internships at the Child and Adolescent Center and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou", in the Child and Adolescent Department, as well as volunteer work at the KETHEA ITHAKI Counseling Center and ARSIS (Social Organization for Youth Support), offering counseling support. Additionally, he has taught Psychology courses at a Private Vocational Training Institute in Thessaloniki. He continues his professional development through ongoing supervision and personal therapy, which helps him maintain a high level of knowledge and skills. Finally, he provides individual psychotherapy sessions for Adults and Adolescents, addressing a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger management, eating disorders, interpersonal relationship management, and others.

Gerantzi Dialekti is a Child Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She completed her studies in Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Nicosia. Additionally, she holds a Master's Degree in Career Guidance and Counseling from the European University Cyprus and a Degree in Primary Education from the University of Western Macedonia. She has extensive professional experience as a Psychologist in public and private institutions, such as KEDASY and private therapy centers.

Angeliki Voulgaroglou is a Clinical Psychologist, holding undergraduate degrees from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology from Erasmus University of Rotterdam. She is trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling for individuals, families, couples, and groups, integrating the systemic perspective into her entire clinical practice.

As a therapist, she approaches the individual within the context of their relationships and interactions, emphasizing patterns that shape behavior, emotions, and communication. Her goal is the joint exploration of new ways of connection and understanding within a safe and collaborative therapeutic environment.

She has worked both in specialized therapy centers and hospital settings, with significant experience at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Papageorgiou General Hospital. She has expertise in adult psychotherapy, family therapy, couple therapy, parent counseling, as well as therapeutic support for children and adolescents. 

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.

Alkistis Nikoli, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at the University of Sheffield (Bachelor Degree). She continued her postgraduate studies at the University of Hull, where she completed her Master of Science degree. Her Master's program focused on Clinical Applications of Psychology. Upon returning to Greece, she completed her training at the Hellenic Network of Group Analysts (EDOA) and currently works at the Institute of Psychotherapy and Personal Development (IPSYPA).

Stafyla Zafeiria is a psychologist and operates a private practice in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. She completed her studies in Psychology and Counseling at Teesside University and subsequently obtained her Master's degree in Special Education from the Medical University of Plovdiv. Furthermore, she holds a Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East, and has specialized in Perinatal Mental Health at the University of Western Attica. She has extensive experience in addressing issues related to fertility anxiety, stress management during the IVF process, grief management, and postpartum depression. Additionally, she has specialized in Group Psychodrama through volunteer work with the Cancer Patients' Association in Alexandroupoli and has gained expertise and experience in parent counseling. Finally, she has significant experience in supporting individuals with sexual disorders and addressing issues related to sexual orientation.

Karanika Elli, Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and young adults, maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She studied Educational Sciences (Dipl.-Päd.) at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt and Psychology (B.Sc.) at Goethe University. She also completed postgraduate studies in Psychology (M.Sc.) at the same university, focusing on Clinical Psychology in the field of Psychoanalysis, and received further training as a Psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and young adults, specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy, at the Rhein Main Seminar training institute. She has extensive clinical experience at the Psychiatric Center and Clinic of Dr. Härtling in Frankfurt and completed her clinical internship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University Hospital Frankfurt. Additionally, she undertook further clinical training in child and adolescent psychiatry at the General Hospital Hippokration of Thessaloniki.

Elena Soltaridou MSc, PhDc is a Psychologist and a doctoral candidate at the University of Thessaly. She is the scientific director of the Center for Psychotherapy of Children, Adolescents, and Adults located in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. She conducts sessions at her office in Thessaloniki as well as online. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and has successfully completed the Master's program at the University of Piraeus in the field of Health Administration. She is specialized in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy. She has published a children's story addressing anger management titled "Snowy and Gray learn about Anger" (2019) and a self-improvement and new behavior development guide titled "Changing Me" (2020). The book "Snowy and Gray learn about Anger" was a nominee for both the Public Audience Awards and the State Children's Book Awards, organized by the Ministry of Culture. Her book "Changing Me" was also nominated for the Public Audience Awards. In 2022, her next self-development book was published by Kaktos Editions, titled "100 Self-Development Tips 100 Lessons of Self-Knowledge," which was likewise nominated for the Public Audience Awards.

Drakakidou Xara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kalamaria. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her postgraduate studies at the University of Thessaly, specializing in "Counseling Psychology and Counseling in Special Education, Education, and Health." She has been trained in "Child Psychology and Child Psychiatry" at the University of the Aegean. As part of her postgraduate studies, she completed her internship at the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio," where she gained significant experience in the assessment and psychosocial support of children and adolescents, as well as their families, in a clinical setting. During her professional career, she worked as a trainer at a Higher Vocational Training School (S.A.E.K.), imparting her specialized knowledge to future professionals. Since 2018 until today, she has served as a Psychologist in Primary and Secondary Education, supporting parents, students, and educators in managing emotional and learning challenges. Her therapeutic approach is systemic, emphasizing relationships, communication, and the interaction of the individual with the systems to which they belong, such as family, school, and work. Her goal is to enhance self-awareness, improve functionality, and provide meaningful support to the individual for the effective management of their difficulties.

Agogiatou Xristina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Kalamaria. She worked from 2004 to 2023 at Alzheimer Hellas as a psychologist, specializing in diagnosis, the design and implementation of non-pharmacological interventions, research, and publication of scientific papers. She has participated in numerous conferences both in Greece and abroad, and her work has been published in international scientific journals. Since 2017, she has been responsible for organizing non-pharmacological interventions and informing patients and their families as the lead psychologist. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently trained in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Behavioral Research Company. Additionally, she worked as a Psychologist at the Alzheimer Disease Organization of Kalamaria and volunteered at the Center for the Care of People with Disabilities (KEPEP) "Agios Dimitrios". She is specialized in Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Therapy, and Anxiety and Mood Disorders. She has maintained a private practice since 2013, treating individual adolescent and adult cases, couples, and providing parental counseling.

Mixailidou Ioanna is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist MSc - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki, where she provides individual psychotherapy sessions, parental, couple, and family counseling, as well as therapy for children and adolescents. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently completed postgraduate studies (MSc) in School Psychology at the University of Tor Vergata in Rome. Additionally, she specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Systemic Thinking and Psychotherapy, which is fully accredited by the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA). She has worked in Psychosocial Support for Vulnerable Groups and Roma Women, in collaboration with the Pedagogical Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, providing counseling and psychosocial support to children and families in Roma settlements, aiming at their socio-political integration and assimilation with the school system as well as the local community. At the same time, she is active in the field of general and special education, working in primary and secondary schools in the regions of Thessaloniki, Chalkidiki, and Imathia.

Η Μπατσίλα Γεωργία είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης (2005). Ολοκλήρωσε με άριστα τις μεταπτυχιακές της σπουδές στα Προηγμένα Συστήματα Υπολογιστών και Επικοινωνιών με κατεύθυνση «Νοήμονα Συστήματα», στο τμήμα Ηλεκτρολόγων Μηχανικών και Μηχανικών Υπολογιστών της Πολυτεχνικής Σχολής του ίδιου πανεπιστημίου (2009). Επιπλέον, εκπαιδεύτηκε με τριετές πρόγραμμα στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Γνωστικής Συμπεριφορικής Ψυχοθεραπείας. Στα πλαίσια της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσής της, ολοκλήρωσε βιωματικό σεμινάριο εκπαίδευσης στο Συμπονετικό Νου στο Ελληνικό Κέντρο Θεραπείας Εστιασμένης στη Συμπόνια (2022). Επιπλέον συμμετείχε στο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα με τίτλο: «Εισαγωγή στην Ομαδική Δυναμική και την Ομαδική Αναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία», από το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Προσωπικής Ανάπτυξης (Ι.ΨΥ.Π.Α 2023-2024). Εργάζεται ως Ψυχολόγος από το 2007 στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Νόσου Alzheimer στη Θεσσαλονίκη, όπου ασχολείται με το σχεδιασμό και την εφαρμογή μη φαρμακευτικών παρεμβάσεων για άτομα με νοητικές δυσλειτουργίες, καθώς και με τη νευροψυχολογική εκτίμηση αυτών. Η κλινική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει πληθώρα δομών (Θεραπευτήριο Ψυχικών Παθήσεων Λέρου, Θεραπευτήριο Ψυχικών Παθήσεων Χανίων, Συμβουλευτικό Σταθμό Νέων Δυτικής Θεσσαλονίκης, Θερινά Σχολεία Ειδικής Αγωγής Αρναίας, Ίδρυμα ατόμων με ειδικές ανάγκες ΚΕΠΕΠ Άγιος Δημήτριος, Αστική μη κερδοσκοπική εταιρεία Άρσις), στις οποίες εργάστηκε στο παρελθόν. Συμμετέχει ως εκπαιδεύτρια σε μια ευρεία γκάμα σεμιναρίων που απευθύνονται τόσο σε επαγγελματίες υγείας, όσο και στο ευρύ κοινό και επιμελείται της συγγραφής επιστημονικών άρθρων καθώς και κεφαλαίων σε βιβλία. Έχει συμμετάσχει ως εισηγήτρια σε Πανελλήνια αλλά και Παγκόσμια Συνέδρια. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο αναλαμβάνει ψυχοθεραπεία και συμβουλευτική ενηλίκων και εξειδικεύεται σε διαταραχές άγχους, διάθεσης, διατροφικές διαταραχές και σε πληθώρα άλλων θεμάτων ψυχικής υγείας.

Evangelia Rafaela Marinaki is a Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Psychotherapist for adults, adolescents, and children. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Neapolis University Pafos in Cyprus. She received advanced training in the psychotherapeutic approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling in Thessaloniki. Additionally, she specialized in Advanced Practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as the new generation of schemas. Furthermore, she enriched her studies in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children and adolescents. In recent years, she has been working by providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, couples, and families. In the past, she has gained experience working with vulnerable groups (psychiatric populations, addictions, domestic violence).