Psychologists in Macedonia

Saliverou Elisavet is a Psychologist - Psychoeducator - Psychotherapist, holding a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Excellence Scholarship), with studies in Psychology, Education (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), and Social Work (University of West Attica). She has been trained in Systemic – Family Psychotherapy and maintains a private Counseling – Psychotherapy practice. Simultaneously, she is responsible for the Counseling Service and social initiatives of HEN Athens and coordinates educational and psychoeducational programs for children, adolescents, adults, and parents. She has collaborated with organizations such as ELIZA, the "Together for the Child" hotline, SOS Children's Villages, and the Social Psychiatry Company P. Sakellaropoulos. She applies an integrative therapeutic approach (Systemic, Psychoanalytic, Narrative, Art Therapy) to various mental health issues of children, adolescents, and adults.

Ntente Myrto is a Psychologist, Psychosexual Therapist, and Psychotherapist, with a private practice in Kypseli, where she offers both in-person and online sessions.

She holds a dual degree in Psychology from the American College of Greece (Deree) and the Open University of the United Kingdom. She completed postgraduate studies at the University of Central Lancashire in Psychosexual Therapy. Subsequently, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling in Athens.

Throughout her professional career, she has worked with diverse populations: from elderly individuals in care units—providing psychotherapeutic support and psychometric assessments—to children and adolescents in summer camps. She has collaborated with the Institute of Mental & Sexual Health of Dr. Thanos Askitis, managing clinical cases, as well as with the Hellenic Sexological Institute during her postgraduate internship.

She has served as a speaker at the 4th Panhellenic Interdisciplinary Congress of Sexology, presenting a paper titled “Perfectionism and Its Impact on Sexual Functions.” Additionally, she has attended a series of specialized seminars in the fields of mental and sexual health and holds certification for administering the WAIS IV adult intelligence assessment tool.

Her clinical expertise includes:

• Sexual dysfunctions
• Eating disorders
• Anxiety disorders, phobias, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Trauma management
• Interpersonal difficulties
• Family issues & relationship matters

Η Γιαννάκη Μαρία,MSc είναι Αδειούχος Ψυχολόγος με έδρα τη Θεσσαλονίκη και παρέχει διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε ενήλικες. Η θεραπευτική της φιλοσοφία βασίζεται στην ενσυναίσθηση, τη συμπερίληψη και την άνευ όρων αποδοχή. Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού θεραπευτικού χώρου για κάθε άνθρωπο, ανεξαρτήτως του προσωπικού ή κοινωνικού του υπόβαθρου.Πιστεύει ότι η ψυχική ευημερία προάγεται μέσα από την κατανόηση του εαυτού στο πλαίσιο των διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων και των κοινωνικών συνθηκών. Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, προσεγγίζει την ανθρώπινη εμπειρία με γνώμονα την απο-παθολογικοποίηση, αντιμετωπίζοντας το σύμπτωμα όχι ως μια ατομική «ασθένεια», αλλά ως μια φυσική ανταπόκριση στις πιέσεις και τις προκλήσεις του περιβάλλοντος. Για τον λόγο αυτό εκπαιδεύεται εξειδικευμένα στη Συστημική Θεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική.Είναι κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών (MSc) στο Ποινικό Δίκαιο και τις Εξαρτήσεις από το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης. Η επαγγελματική της ταυτότητα έχει διαμορφωθεί μέσα από την πολυετή ενασχόλησή της με την κοινοτική παρέμβαση και την ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη ευάλωτων πληθυσμών. Έχει εργαστεί εκτενώς σε προγράμματα Streetwork, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες μείωσης της βλάβης και ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης σε άτομα που κάνουν ενδοφλέβια χρήση ουσιών, καθώς και σε άτομα που εργάζονται στη βιομηχανία του σεξ.Παράλληλα, έχει ασχοληθεί ενεργά με θέματα σεξουαλικής υγείας, εστιάζοντας στην πρόληψη, την ενημέρωση και την ευαισθητοποίηση γύρω από τον HIV, με κύριο στόχο τη μείωση του κοινωνικού στίγματος και την προαγωγή της ισότιμης πρόσβασης στην ενημέρωση και τη φροντίδα.Επιπλέον, έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικά τις υπηρεσίες της στον Σύλλογο «Λάμψη», συμβάλλοντας στη δημιουργική απασχόληση παιδιών και εφήβων με νεοπλασματικές ασθένειες στην Παιδιατρική Ογκολογική Κλινική του ΑΧΕΠΑ, ενισχύοντας την ψυχοκοινωνική τους υποστήριξη μέσα από δημιουργικές δραστηριότητες.

Gialamoudi Ira is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. Her professional focus centers on issues related to counseling children and parents. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a degree in Sociology from Panteion University of Athens. This interdisciplinary background allows for a holistic understanding of both human behavior and the social context within which it develops. She completed her internship in the Child Psychiatry Department of the General Children's Hospital of Penteli, a department that provided extensive experience in mental health cases of children and adolescents as well as parent counseling both in outpatient clinics and in liaison psychiatry settings. Additionally, she has participated in interdisciplinary teams within the department as well as in educational programs up to the present. She holds a professional license to practice and is an active member of the Hellenic Psychological Society. Her practice offers individual as well as group-family sessions based on a systemic approach, addressing issues related to family conflicts, couple communication problems, counseling for parents and children, anxiety, and adolescent mental health concerns.

Metaksa Krystallia is a Psychologist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the American College and has completed her internship and specialized training in the field of counseling, gaining valuable experience in managing and supporting individuals at various stages of their lives. Additionally, she has attended seminars aimed at specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a scientifically validated approach that helps individuals recognize and modify dysfunctional patterns of thought and behavior. As a counseling psychologist, she supports individuals and couples seeking guidance and empowerment during challenging phases of their lives. She creates a framework of trust and safety where clients can express their thoughts and emotions and discover new ways to manage their challenges. Her expertise includes the management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, grief, loss, depression, interpersonal relationships and communication, personal development and empowerment, couple therapy, as well as career counseling for young people. With a focus on the uniqueness of each individual, her goal is to support you in overcoming difficulties, enhancing your skills, and achieving greater balance and quality of life.