Psychologists

Giannopoulou Maria is a Psychologist practicing privately in Katerini. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has also volunteered at the Katerini Mental Health Center for 3 years.

Tsouki Sofia MSc is a Psychologist and conducts online sessions. She holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University in the Netherlands and is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has completed extensive professional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, and has further specialized in various programs including adolescent psychopathology, panic crisis management, sexual education, special education, and Mindfulness intervention techniques. She has many years of professional experience in public and private institutions, as well as working independently. She has worked as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education, providing psychosocial support to children, adolescents, and families, while maintaining a private practice offering individual and group psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Additionally, she has collaborated with Day Centers for children with autism spectrum disorders, kindergartens, camps, and psychoeducational settings. Her clinical approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, integrating contemporary psychoeducation and mindfulness techniques, aiming for meaningful support and empowerment of her clients.

Paraskeuopoulou Stratigoula is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kifisia. She completed her studies in Psychology at the University of Derby, holding a professional license with protocol number 459215. Subsequently, she expanded her training in the field of psychotherapy by studying at the Hellenic Organization of Psychotherapy and Education, specializing in Group Analysis, which is recognized by the European Group Analytic Training Institution Network (EGATIN).

Her training includes both individual and group psychotherapy for adults, through a personal therapeutic process and supervision in group analytic orientation. Additionally, she completed her practical training at the Department of Public and Community Health, in the Hygiene and Epidemiology Laboratory of the School of Public Health at the University of West Attica.

Ms. Paraskeuopoulou has also collaborated with the Hellenic Society for the Rheumatic Diseases (EL.E.A.N.A.), where she was responsible for coordinating adult groups and implementing experiential programs within these groups, demonstrating her commitment to improving the quality of life of the participants.

Dafermou Stelina is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in the center of Volos. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department at the University of East London. Following her academic studies, she completed a master's program titled "Clinical and Community Psychology" at the University of East London in 2019. From 2020 to the present, she has been training in the educational program of the Hellenic Association of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (GACBP) as a psychotherapist. The therapeutic framework addresses anxiety disorders (social phobia, panic attacks, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, specific phobia (zoophobia, etc.)), mood disorders (depression), obsessive-compulsive disorders (obsessions, compulsions), trauma-related disorders (post-traumatic stress, acute stress), somatic symptom disorders (illness anxiety), eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating), sleep disorders (insomnia, hypersomnia), perfectionism, couple therapy, counseling support on issues of gender identity, bullying, racism, domestic violence, and separation.

Pragkasti Stefania is a Psychologist with extensive experience in the psychotherapy of adolescents and adults, both individually and in group settings. Her therapeutic work emphasizes the creation of a safe space where the individual can express themselves and understand their inner world at their own pace.

She is a graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has 15 years of experience in individual and group psychotherapy, working with small, medium, and large groups. She is specialized in Personal and Group Analysis, Music Psychotherapy, psychodynamic approaches within therapeutic communities, and trauma therapy using the EMDR method.

Her therapeutic approach views the person holistically, emphasizing the connection between mental experience, relationships, social context, and physical health within a stable and supportive therapeutic framework.

In her practice, she operates with individual and group analytical psychotherapy, music psychotherapy, and trauma therapy using the EMDR method, while also offering developmental counseling, professional supervision, and experiential workshops.

The therapeutic process is aimed at individuals seeking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their relational patterns, enhancing their personal functionality.

Additionally, she works with individuals experiencing anxiety, emotional difficulties, grief, relationship challenges, feelings of isolation, or those in transitional life phases, providing a space where each unique identity and experience is understood and respected.

Η Καλαμπαλίκη Ολυμπία είναι Ψυχολόγος με πολυετή εμπειρία στην κλινική πράξη και την εκπαίδευση ενηλίκων και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Λάρισα. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος στην “Ψυχική Υγεία” και υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, με ερευνητικό αντικείμενο την προαγωγή υγείας στην εφηβεία.

Είναι εκπαιδευμένη Οικογενειακή - Συστημική Θεραπεύτρια, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει πλήθος μετεκπαιδεύσεων σε τομείς όπως Αναπτυξιακή Παιδιατρική και Συμπεριφορική Παιδιατρική από την Α’ Παιδιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών - Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Αθηνών “Η Αγία Σοφία”, Ψυχοπαθολογία Παιδιών και Εφήβων (ΙΨΚ), Διαχείριση πόνου από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αλγολογίας (Ελληνικό τμήμα IASP & EFIC) και αποκατάσταση.

Έχει εργαστεί σε διάφορες δομές σε Αθήνα, Θεσσαλονίκη, Σέρρες και Θεσσαλία όπως ψυχιατρικές κλινικές, κέντρα αποκατάστασης και αποθεραπείας, Ιατρεία Πόνου, κέντρα λογοθεραπείας και ειδικής αγωγής ενώ υπήρξε και επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στο Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας του δρ. Θάνου Ασκητή.

Η επιστημονική της δραστηριότητα είναι πλούσια, με δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα διεθνή περιοδικά, συμμετοχή σε συνέδρια και διαλέξεις σε εκπαιδευτικά και κοινωνικά πλαίσια. Έχει συμμετάσχει ενεργά σε ερευνητικά προγράμματα και έχει πραγματοποιήσει μελέτες σε αντικείμενα όπως ο χρόνιος πόνος, η σεξουαλική αγωγή και υγεία, οι διατροφικές διαταραχές, οι μαθησιακές διαδικασίες, διαχείριση πένθους αλλά και η κοινωνική αποδοχή της ψυχικής ασθένειας.

Με διεπιστημονική προσέγγιση, έντονο ενδιαφέρον για την ψυχική υγεία και προσανατολισμό στην ευαισθητοποίηση της κοινότητας, η Ολυμπία Καλαμπαλίκη προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες ψυχολογικές υπηρεσίες που βασίζονται στη σύγχρονη επιστημονική γνώση και προσέγγιση του ανθρώπου.

Η Αγγελή Μαριλένα είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας στο Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης, κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος με τίτλο “Health Management” και εκπαιδευμένο μέλος της Βορειοελλαδικής Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρείας. Ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια διαθέτει διπλή εξειδίκευση, στην Ψυχαναλυτική και την Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία. Η κατάρτισή της στην Οικογενειακή - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία περιλαμβάνει τετραετή μετεκπαίδευση από το Ινστιτούτο Συστημικής Σκέψης και Ψυχοθεραπείας. Από την άλλη, η συνεχόμενη μαθητεία και η αφοσίωση της στην Ψυχανάλυση είναι το αποτέλεσμα της εμπλοκής της, τα τελευταία δεκαπέντε χρόνια, στην εμπειρία της ψυχανάλυσης, την ψυχαναλυτική σκέψη και πρακτική. Στα πλαίσια αυτά παρακολούθησε τριετές εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα εισαγωγής στην Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Ε.ΚΕ.Ψ.Υ.Ε. και επιπλέον, υπό την αιγίδα της Βορειοελλαδικής Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρείας ολοκλήρωσε τον διετή εκπαιδευτικό κύκλο εισαγωγής στη Ψυχαναλυτική σκέψη και πράξη, καθώς και το μονοετές εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα της Ψυχαναλυτικής παρατήρησης βρέφους. Επίσης, έλαβε τη βασική εκπαίδευση στην Mentalization- Based Treatment από το Anna Freud National Centre For Children and Families. Με παράλληλη πολυετή ψυχαναλυτική θεραπεία και κλινική εποπτεία, ολοκλήρωσε το διετές εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα στην Ψυχοδυναμική κλινική των Ψυχοσωματικών Νοσημάτων από το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας Γαληνός, και την διετή μετεκπαίδευση στην Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία και την Σχεσιακή Ψυχανάλυση από το E.Ι.C.P. Η εκπαίδευση της συνεχίζεται στην Βορειοελλαδική Ψυχαναλυτική Εταιρεία, όπου και τελεί ως εκπ. μέλος. Είναι επίσης μέλος της International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. Ψυχοθεραπευτικά αναλαμβάνει ενήλικες, οικογένειες και ζευγάρια σε συνεδρίες διά ζώσης ή εξ αποστάσεως. Κλινική εμπειρία απέκτησε ασκούμενη για έξι χρόνια σε δημόσιες δομές ψυχικής υγείας της Θεσσαλονίκης, συγκεκριμένα στο γραφείο Σ.Ο.Ψ.Υ στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης, στην Ιατροπαιδαγωγική Υπηρεσία του Ελληνικού Κέντρου Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών, στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας Δυτικού Τομέα, στο Πρόγραμμα Εναλλακτικής Θεραπείας Εξαρτημένων Ατόμων "ΑΡΓΩ" και στο τμήμα ενηλίκων του Ελληνικού Κέντρου Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών. Από το 2012 έως 2019 συντόνισε την ομάδα αυτοβοήθειας για την κατάθλιψη "Ελεύθερη πτώση". Έχει εργαστεί σε δημόσιες μονάδες ψυχικής υγείας, σε μη κυβερνητικές οργανώσεις όπου και διατέλεσε πρόσωπο αναφοράς για lgbtq πρόσφυγες και μετανάστριες που έχουν υποστεί έμφυλη βία και κακοποίηση και σε σχολεία της δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική και ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη σε παιδιά, ενήλικες και οικογένειες.

Kokona Anastasia - Frinta is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Kolonaki, providing individual psychotherapeutic sessions for adults, children, adolescents, and parent counseling sessions. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and completed her postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire in the UK (MSc in Health Psychology). She is a member of the Greek Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society (BPS), in order to stay continuously updated on new research findings in the field of Psychology. She specializes in psychological support for patients with chronic illness, cancer patients, and psychological support for relatives of cancer patients. She has been trained in Cognitive Psychotherapy as part of the "I.N. Papakostas" program at Aeginiteio Hospital. Additionally, she holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education and Training of individuals with oral and written language disorders. During her professional career, she has worked as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist in special therapy centers in Athens and hospitals, gaining valuable knowledge and experience in her field. Specifically, she has worked as a Psychologist - Scientific Collaborator at the Naval Hospital of Athens, as well as a Counseling Psychologist - Psychotherapist for Children and Adolescents in special therapy centers in Athens and at the Chalandri Mental Health Center. She is also certified in administering psychometric tools. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars aimed at continuous education and training in her field.

Maria Xalepli is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated with honors from the Psychology Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She holds a four-year specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. Additionally, she has been trained by the same organization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents. She has also obtained certification in "School Psychology" from EKKE, University of Patras. She has worked as a psychologist at the Day Center for the Homeless of the Municipality of Athens, providing psychosocial support to vulnerable and at-risk groups. She works in private psychotherapy centers providing psychological support to adults and adolescents. Furthermore, as part of her practicum, she worked as a psychologist at the Counseling Station of the Municipality of Petroupoli, where she addressed therapy requests for both adults and adolescents as well as parental counseling. Finally, in her office, she handles cases involving interpersonal relationships, anxiety disorders, phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder management, and more.

Konstantoulaki Eleni MSc, MA is a licensed Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist specialized in the Systemic - Existential approach, with experience in the treatment of adolescents, young adults, adults, couples (EFT | Emotionally Focused Therapy) and families. She provides psychotherapy both individually and in group settings, with sessions available online. Her goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment where each individual or group can feel acceptance and trust, having the space to explore thoughts, feelings, and relationships, progressing with awareness towards a more conscious, meaningful, and authentic life.

Dimitra Smaragda, MSc., PgD., is a Forensic Psychologist, Systemic (Family) and Person-Centered Psychotherapist, licensed to practice professionally. She obtained her primary degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and specialized in individual counseling (PgD Person-Centered Counseling, University of Strathclyde). She holds a postgraduate diploma in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy. She has worked as a Psychologist in the Psychiatric Clinic of Metropolitan Hospital, served as a scientific collaborator at the Agios Nikolaos Clinic (substance abuse rehabilitation program), and was a scientific advisor at the Ministry of Citizen Protection. She was a scientific associate at the "Elpida" Association in the field of parental counseling and since 2006 has maintained a private practice as a Psychologist - Family Counselor. She has participated as a speaker at scientific conferences, attended numerous training seminars, and contributed to the writing of the book "Dictionary of Psychology," 2005. She is a Forensic Psychologist, member of the Hellenic Psychiatric Forensic Society, and exclusive collaborator - expert witness at the Rhodes Prosecutor's Office until 2015 and since then continues in the Athens Prosecutor's Office.

Thelouras Nikolaos is a Psychologist who runs his private practice in Ano Ilioupoli, providing mental health services with professionalism and consistency. He is a graduate of Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK, holding a primary degree in Psychology, and continued his academic career at the postgraduate level at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the School of Medicine, where he graduated with honors in Forensic Psychiatry and Forensic Medicine. He is a member of the teaching staff of the Psychology Department at IST College, which collaborates with Wrexham University, actively contributing to the development of new skills and knowledge. His professional training is enriched with further education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the International Psychotherapy Center "ALYPIA". Additionally, he has received certified training in the use of the psychometric tool MMPI-2 through ISON Psychometrica. In clinical practice, Mr. Thelouras has significant experience working with both adults and children and adolescents. With adults, he addresses various difficulties, focusing primarily on sexual health issues, anxiety, and the management of psychosocioemotional difficulties, while also working as an external collaborator in a private facility with children and adolescents presenting developmental disorders, ADHD, and other behavioral difficulties. His services are conducted under ongoing supervision to maintain scientific rigor and professionalism. His academic training, professional experience, and continuous education make him a well-rounded professional in the field of mental health.

Mparlou Klea BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Cholargos and serves as a Supervisor of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Westminster and a master's degree in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from Goldsmiths College - University of London. Additionally, she has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with Eating Disorders and in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for patients with Borderline Personality Disorder at the 1st University Psychiatric Clinic of Aiginiteio Hospital. Furthermore, she received training in Behavioral Interventions for the management of somatic symptoms from the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research. She has worked as a Scientific Collaborator at the RECBT - Hellenic Institute of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and as a Psychologist at the Athens Alzheimer Association. Finally, she has served as a Teaching Psychologist in the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy program at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling (KEPSYSY). In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each individual patient.

Telianidi Lena is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Menidi. She holds a degree in Psychology from London Metropolitan University in London and completed a postgraduate program in Clinical Psychology at Universiteit Leiden in the Netherlands. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has worked as a psychologist at the Elderly Care Unit AKTIO and at the Psychosocial Intervention Day Center "Franco Basaglia." Furthermore, she has attended numerous seminars related to the field of psychology and the applications of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy in adults and young adults.

Myrgianni Roula is a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, Couples Therapist, and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and possesses a master's degree in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy. Additionally, she is certified in administering the MMPI-2 psychometric test. She has worked at the psychiatric clinic of the 251 Air Force General Hospital, the Breast Clinic of the Anti-Cancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas," as well as at the municipal polyclinics of Cholargos and Papagou. Currently, she treats a wide range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and bipolar disorder. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Kourtalidi Stauroula is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete (License Protocol Number: 8133) and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

She has completed four years of training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) through the Society for Cognitive Behavioural Studies and is a certified therapist in accordance with the training and supervision standards of the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

She possesses specialization in psychotherapeutic support for adults, children, and adolescents, tailoring the therapeutic approach to the specific needs of each age group.

Kafouni Euaggelia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received further training in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has specialized in "Feeding Dysfunction Disorders" in the Eating Disorders and Obesity Program at the Center for Education & Treatment of Eating Disorders (KEADD), as well as in Systemic Therapy at the Athenian Center for the Study of the Human (AKMA). She has worked for 3 years as a collaborating Psychologist in the early intervention unit for adolescent substance users and their families at the Non-Governmental Organization "Plefsi" and at the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA). Additionally, she is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and has participated in numerous conferences and seminars on Mental Health topics. Finally, in her practice, she addresses conditions such as agoraphobia, depression, anorexia, bulimia, loss and grief, insomnia, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, mood, personality disorders, and sexual life issues.

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.