Psychologists in Macedonia

Η Παυλίδου Χριστίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και πραγματοποιεί διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες. Είναι απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας (BSc) και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στην Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία (MSc) από το University of East London, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει την εκπαίδευσή της στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας «Λόγω Ψυχής». Διαθέτει επαγγελματική εμπειρία σε κλινικά και θεραπευτικά πλαίσια, έχοντας εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος στο Τμήμα Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής και στη Μονάδα Εξωσωματικής Γονιμοποίησης (IVF) του ΙΑΣΩ, σε κέντρο ειδικών θεραπειών και ως εξωτερική συνεργάτιδα σε ιδιωτικό ιατρείο παιδοψυχιάτρου. Παράλληλα, παρέχει ψυχοθεραπευτικές συνεδρίες διαδικτυακά. Το επιστημονικό της ενδιαφέρον περιλαμβάνει τη μελέτη του ψυχικού τραύματος και των αντιδράσεων του νευρικού συστήματος, με σχετική παρουσίαση δύο μελετών περίπτωσης στο 19ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ψυχολογικής Έρευνας.

Η Μαρία Ραφαηλία Σάγγου είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc  - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια ενηλίκων, εφήβων και παιδιών και παρέχει διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και ζευγάρια. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη δημιουργία μιας σταθερής και ουσιαστικής θεραπευτικής σχέσης, μέσα στην οποία ο θεραπευόμενος μπορεί να επεξεργαστεί με ασφάλεια τις εμπειρίες του και να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος στην Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιού και Εφήβου από το Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου. Επενδύει συστηματικά στη συνεχή εκπαίδευση και επαγγελματική της εξέλιξη, έχοντας παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων και εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων, ενώ βρίσκεται σε διαδικασία εξειδίκευσης στη Συνθετική Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία.

Pinelopi Kitsou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and has completed the Postgraduate Program in Adolescent Medicine and Adolescent Health Care at the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. In her private practice, she handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person she undertakes.

Fotis Mponios is a Psychologist and a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He provides psychological support through integrative psychotherapy to adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, mood difficulties, relational problems, or intense emotional stress in their daily lives. The goal of the therapeutic process is to understand the personal experience, alleviate symptoms, and achieve meaningful, gradual change. He is trained in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Athens Synthesis Center. He completed his practical training at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (H.C.M.H.R. – Piraeus Branch) and in recent years has worked in private therapeutic centers, gaining substantial clinical experience with adults and adolescents. His therapeutic work includes issues related to anxiety, psychosomatic symptoms, mood disorders, low self-esteem, and difficulties in interpersonal and couple relationships. He has experience with performance anxiety, internal conflicts, emotional regulation difficulties, as well as cases of eating disorders. Concurrently, he works with adolescents facing anxiety, mood problems, relational difficulties, self-esteem issues, or self-injurious behaviors, emphasizing the creation of a safe and stable therapeutic relationship. His therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to the needs of each individual. Special attention is given to creating a safe environment where the individual can express themselves without judgment, gain deeper self-understanding, and enhance their functioning and quality of life.

Tourtouridou Maria MSc is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Kozani. She completed her studies in Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently obtained a master's degree (MSc) from the same University in Clinical Mental Health. She has completed a Psychoanalytic Training program at the Psychoanalytic Research Center of Athens as well as at the Lifelong Learning and Training Center of A.U.Th, a training program in critical approaches in the field of addictions. She has worked as a Psychologist on the psychosocial support helpline of the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Psychological Support Helpline 10306) and in a Mental Health and Social Rehabilitation Company for Patients. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist in a Psychological and Counseling Support Structure and in the Student Support Unit for Vulnerable Groups at the University of Western Macedonia. Finally, she has participated in numerous sessions aimed at continuous professional development and knowledge enhancement in her field.

Kexagias S Ioannis is a Psychologist MA and Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Kavala. He holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Sheffield and has a Master's degree (MA) in Counseling Psychology from the University of Sheffield. He has completed psychotherapeutic training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and conducted his internship as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist at the private psychiatric clinic “Η Γαλήνη” and at the Community Counseling Center in Thessaloniki. He provides individual adult sessions both in person and online. Additionally, he specializes in anxiety and mood disorders, specific phobias, depression, eating disorders, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, difficulties in relationships and communication, and the enhancement of self-image and self-esteem.

As part of his ongoing professional development, he attends numerous seminars and training sessions related to clinical health.

Η Αθηνά Χαλάτση είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, με εξειδίκευση στην Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Αυτή την περίοδο πραγματοποιεί την εκπαίδευσή της στο Ευρωπαϊκό Ινστιτούτο Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας, στο πλαίσιο Ψυχοδυναμικής και Ψυχαναλυτικής Εκπαίδευσης.Στην επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος σε φορείς με σημαντική κοινωνική και ψυχολογική δράση, όπως η Άλμα Ζωής Θεσσαλονίκης και ο ΣΟΨΥ Θεσσαλονίκης, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ανθρώπων που αντιμετωπίζουν διαφορετικές και συχνά απαιτητικές συνθήκες ζωής.Η ψυχοδυναμική προσέγγιση που ακολουθεί εστιάζει στην κατανόηση των βαθύτερων συναισθημάτων, των σχέσεων, των επαναλαμβανόμενων μοτίβων και των εμπειριών που μπορεί να επηρεάζουν τον τρόπο με τον οποίο ένα άτομο σκέφτεται, αισθάνεται και σχετίζεται με τον εαυτό του και τους άλλους.Μέσα από μια θεραπευτική σχέση που βασίζεται στην εμπιστοσύνη, την αποδοχή και τον σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα κάθε ανθρώπου, στόχος είναι η βαθύτερη αυτογνωσία, η επεξεργασία των δυσκολιών και η ενίσχυση της προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και της ψυχικής ευεξίας.

Makedou Eirini MSc is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist based in Kavala. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a master's degree (MSc) in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. She has been trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (CAT) at the Medical Psychotherapeutic Center of Thessaloniki and is currently attending a training seminar on "Child and Adolescent Psychopathology" at the same Center. She completed her clinical internship at the Psychiatric Outpatient Department of the 424 General Military Training Hospital of Thessaloniki, with primary responsibilities including diagnostic assessment, training, and administration of psychometric tools such as the MMPI, as well as participation in therapeutic team activities for individuals with psychosis. Her main areas of practice include anxiety disorders, depression, personality disorders, and counseling support aimed at improving individuals' quality of life. Drawing on her education and clinical experience, her primary goal is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals seeking therapy.

Kotidou Nefeli is a Clinical Psychologist – Specialist Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapist, licensed to practice by the Region of Central Macedonia. She graduated from the University of East London, where she completed her Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology, and subsequently furthered her training at the University of Cambridge, focusing on Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology. She is an active member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

She possesses extensive experience in providing psychological support to adults, adolescents, and couples, with specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while concurrently training in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (CAT).

She specializes in managing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, and in enhancing interpersonal relationships.

She has collaborated with Centers for Special Therapies, Kindergartens, and Personal Development Centers, and has actively contributed to the work of the Hellenic Alzheimer’s Disease Society, as well as to mental health services and volunteer organizations, providing support to individuals of all ages.

She offers in-person and online sessions to adults from Greece and abroad (Greek expatriates), within a safe, confidential, and supportive framework, aiming at managing difficulties, personal development, and empowering the client.

Athina Arampatzi is a Psychologist with a private practice in Serres. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete, a postgraduate degree in Educational Studies from the Hellenic Open University (HOU), and is a certified therapist in Cognitive-Analytical Psychotherapy from the Hellenic Society. She has specialized in trauma therapy through EMDR and issues related to complex psychological trauma. She has worked as a counseling psychologist at the Second Chance School of the Nigrita Detention Center and has previously served in social structures of the Municipality of Serres, providing support to abused women and vulnerable groups. She has participated in European programs, offering individual and group counseling services aimed at empowerment and professional integration of individuals in socially vulnerable positions. Additionally, she has worked as a psychologist in organizations supporting individuals with disabilities, such as "Ensōmátosi" and "Argonáftes." She actively participates in scientific conferences and seminars and has published research in international and national conferences and journals, focusing on social development, disability, and school inclusion. Furthermore, she is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and its Thessaloniki chapter.