Mental Health and Counseling results in Prefecture of Thessaloniki

Η Έλενα Παπαευσταθίου είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου.

Εργάζεται ιδιωτικά ως ψυχολόγος και ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στο γραφείο της στη Θεσσαλονίκη, παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ενηλίκων, τόσο διά ζώσης όσο και διαδικτυακά. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με το Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο «Στήριξις», έχοντας ολοκληρώσει περισσότερες από 100 ώρες θεραπευτικών συνεδριών και 50 ώρες εποπτείας, με κύριο θεραπευτικό προσανατολισμό τη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT).

Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) μέσω της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς – Παράρτημα Μακεδονίας, με πιστοποίηση επάρκειας από την EABCT. Επιπλέον, πραγματοποιεί μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης, στο πρόγραμμα «Κλινική Ψυχική Υγεία» του Τμήματος Ιατρικής, με στόχο τη συνεχή επιστημονική εξέλιξη και την παροχή υπηρεσιών που βασίζονται στα σύγχρονα επιστημονικά δεδομένα.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος εκπαιδεύσεων και σεμιναρίων σε θεματικές όπως η Θεραπεία Σχημάτων, οι Διατροφικές Διαταραχές, η Αντιμετώπιση Αρνητικών Συναισθημάτων και η Σχολική Ψυχολογία, εμπλουτίζοντας διαρκώς τις γνώσεις και τις δεξιότητές της.

Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, υποστηρικτικού και μη επικριτικού θεραπευτικού χώρου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να κατανοήσει βαθύτερα τον εαυτό του και να ενισχύσει την ψυχική του ανθεκτικότητα. Προσεγγίζει κάθε θεραπευτική σχέση με ενσυναίσθηση, αυθεντικότητα και σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα του κάθε ανθρώπου, πιστεύοντας ότι η ψυχοθεραπεία αποτελεί μια συνεργατική διαδικασία που μπορεί να οδηγήσει σε ουσιαστική προσωπική ανάπτυξη και βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής.

Soumpasi Nikoleta MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist offering specialized psychological support services through online sessions. She is a graduate of Psychology and holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Her specialization focuses on the Integrative Psychotherapy Model, which combines Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Psychodynamic approaches. Her continuous professional development through workshops, conferences, and training programs ensures the application of the most current methods in the field of mental health.

She has gained valuable experience working in significant institutions such as the Care Unit for Elderly with Dementia and Alzheimer’s “Aktios,” the psychotherapeutic center Roots Wellness CENTER, and the Association for the Protection of Children and Persons with Disabilities. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist in public schools, providing psychosocial support to children with neurodevelopmental disorders, contributing to their smooth integration and development within the educational and social environment.

Since 2021, she has been practicing privately, providing psychological support for issues including anxiety and stress, panic attacks, grief, depression, anger management, and more. Through the Integrative Psychotherapy Model, she adjusts her approach to the needs of each client, aiming at meaningful support and improvement of their quality of life.

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.

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.

Papigkioti Kleoniki MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. From the beginning of her career, she was deeply moved by supporting individuals experiencing difficulties, which led her to work both professionally and through internships in organizations that protect children and women who have suffered abuse. She has focused on clinical training in Mental Health through her participation in postgraduate programs at Papageorgiou Hospital, as well as at Aeginiteio Hospital, while simultaneously enriching her clinical experience through her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health at the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Throughout her professional career, she has worked therapeutically with children, adolescents, and adults, supporting individuals of all ages and identities in their unique challenges. What she loves most about her work is walking alongside each person on their path of self-awareness and self-management, creating a safe space for meaningful change and development.

Katerina Voultsidou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology, as well as in anxiety and stress management. She possesses a master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. She acquired her specialized knowledge by participating in the four-year training program of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, as well as at the "Stiriksi" Psychotherapeutic Center. Additionally, during her career, she worked with the Self-Help Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. Currently, in her private practice, she can assist in the treatment of a range of conditions such as anxiety disorders, anorexia - bulimia, insomnia, various phobias, panic attacks, and sleep disorders. Finally, she has participated in various conferences on psychology-related topics and is a member of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and the Association of Greek Psychologists.

Fiamou Konstantina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a degree in Psychology from the University of Wales. She holds a license to practice as a Psychologist (No. 830580). She has attended specialized programs and seminars in the field of psychology and psychotherapy, such as "Counseling and Personal Development Techniques" (Scottish Qualifications Authority) and "Management of Emotional and Psychological Trauma" (Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens).

She has completed the Specialization Program in the Synthetic Model of Systemic and Family Therapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations. In this context, she has worked therapeutically and has also participated in voluntary actions, providing online counseling support for the free mental health initiatives of the University of the Aegean.

She provides psychotherapeutic sessions online, aiming to bring out personal desires, enhance the understanding of relationships, and help the individual shape the role they desire in life.

At the same time, she has extensive experience in her personal development through individual and group psychotherapy as a patient, while regularly participating in seminars and conferences in the field, maintaining continuous professional development.

Kontogiannatou Katerina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist working online. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). Her training as a Psychotherapist focuses on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy from the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, Macedonia Branch (E.E.E.S.P.M). She also holds a Master's Degree in Educational Sciences (MEd) and has been trained and certified as a Career Counseling Advisor by Computer Academy for the administration of the ARISTON TEST. Additionally, she has completed training related to dementia by the Alzheimer Hellas organization, as well as school psychology at the University of Patras. She completed her internship at the Down Syndrome Association and has volunteered in various organizations (such as the Society for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy of Northern Greece (ESVE), the Hellenic Society of Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders, The Smile of the Child, etc.). In the past, she collaborated with a child psychiatrist to address children's symptoms through therapeutic interventions involving play, psychoeducation, and creative activities on both individual and group levels. She has also worked as a Psychologist at the Directorate of Social Protection and Public Health of the Municipality of Thessaloniki. Since 2013, she has served as a coordinator of Parenting Schools and as an external collaborator at a nursery and a secondary education tutoring center, conducting counseling, prevention programs, and experiential workshops with both parents and students. Currently, she also works as a scientific collaborator for the websites “e-psychology” and “E-thermaikos,” focusing on writing articles related to psychological topics.

Kyratsa Anneta is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London. She initially trained in the Psychoanalytic - Lacanian Approach at the Freudian Society of Northern Greece and in "Care for Individuals with Dementia and Alzheimer's" at the Metropolitan College. Simultaneously, she trained in Child-Adolescent Psychopathology at the Medical Psychotherapeutic Center and in "Development of Soft Skills & Life Coaching" at the Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She completed her internship at the Mental Health Center of the Municipality of Evosmos, as well as at the Child Psychiatry Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates." She possesses valuable experience and continues to offer her services voluntarily on online platforms and telephone helplines. Additionally, she works as a Psychologist - Psychotherapist on the online psychotherapy platform "TherapyToday.gr" and at the KDAP for Individuals with Disabilities "Foul kids - Athletic Education," while also serving as an external collaborator at the Dietetics - Nutrition Center "MindFood" and at the Nursing Home "Archontiko Geronton," Saint Basil. Her goal is to empower and improve the quality of life of her clients and their families.

Η Θεολόγου Ηλέκτρα είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης, στην περιοχή της Βαλαωρίτου. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου του Sheffield και έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή εξειδίκευση στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, με έμφαση στην Υπαρξιακή, τη Συστημική και την Πολυπολιτισμική προσέγγιση. Στο πλαίσιο της διαρκούς επιστημονικής της εξέλιξης, έχει πραγματοποιήσει ετήσιες μετεκπαιδεύσεις στη Συστημική Θεραπεία Ζεύγους, στη Σχεσιακή και Σωματική Θεραπεία Ψυχικού Τραύματος, καθώς και στις εξαρτήσεις. Παράλληλα, παρακολουθεί συστηματικά συνέδρια και εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια, εμπλουτίζοντας συνεχώς τις γνώσεις και τις θεραπευτικές της δεξιότητες σε σύγχρονα ζητήματα ψυχικής υγείας. Η κλινική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει άσκηση στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικόν στη Μονάδα ΕΛΙΖΑ για την προστασία παιδιών και εφήβων, αποκτώντας πολύτιμη εμπειρία στην οικογενειακή θεραπεία και στην αξιολόγηση και υποστήριξη ανθρώπων διαφορετικών ηλικιών και αναγκών. Στο θεραπευτικό της έργο δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη δημιουργία μιας σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης, ασφάλειας και αποδοχής, μέσα στην οποία κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και να αναπτύξει τους προσωπικούς του πόρους. Προσεγγίζει κάθε θεραπευόμενο με σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητά του, προσαρμόζοντας τη θεραπευτική διαδικασία στις προσωπικές του ανάγκες, τις δυσκολίες και τους στόχους του. Σκοπός της είναι να συνοδεύσει τους θεραπευόμενους στην καλύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού τους, στην αποτελεσματική διαχείριση των προκλήσεων της ζωής και στην ενίσχυση της ψυχικής τους ευημερίας.

Η Μπαμπίλη Σοφία είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Σταμάτα. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Ανασυνδιασμένη Εκλεκτική Συμβουλευτική ,συνεχίζει την εκπαίδευσή της στο London Metropolitan University και είναι πτυχιούχος στη Διοίκησης Επιχειρήσεων από το Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώς, με περισσότερα από σαράντα χρόνια εργασιακής εμπειρίας. Η Ανασυνδιασμένη Εκλεκτική Συμβουλευτική είναι μια σύγχρονη, ευέλικτη προσέγγιση που δεν περιορίζεται σε μία σχολή σκέψης. Συνδυάζει στοιχεία από διαφορετικά συμβουλευτικά και ψυχοθεραπευτικά μοντέλα, επιλέγοντας κάθε φορά ό,τι ταιριάζει καλύτερα στον άνθρωπο και στη φάση ζωής στην οποία βρίσκεται. Η διαδρομή της ειδικού δεν είναι μονοδιάστατη. Προέρχεται από τον χώρο της εργασίας, της ευθύνης και των απαιτητικών ρόλων ζωής. Έχει ζήσει τις πιέσεις, τις αλλαγές, τις απώλειες και τις μεταβάσεις που φέρνει ο χρόνος. Αυτή η εμπειρία είναι αναπόσπαστο κομμάτι του τρόπου που προσεγγίζει τον άνθρωπο. Πιστεύει ότι η κατανόηση δεν γεννιέται μόνο μέσα από τη γνώση, αλλά και μέσα από τη ζωή. Η απόφασή της να ασχοληθεί με τη συμβουλευτική ψυχικής υγείας δεν ήταν τυχαία. Ήταν αποτέλεσμα ωρίμανσης και βαθιάς ανάγκης να σταθεί δίπλα σε ανθρώπους που βρίσκονται σε φάσεις εσωτερικής κόπωσης, αναζήτησης ή επαναπροσδιορισμού. Στη δουλειά της, δίνει έμφαση στη σχέση και στον σεβασμό της προσωπικής διαδρομής του κάθε ανθρώπου. Δεν πιστεύει στις έτοιμες λύσεις ούτε στις γρήγορες απαντήσεις. Πιστεύει στη διαδικασία, στην παρουσία και στη σταδιακή κατανόηση. Είναι εδώ για όσους θέλουν να μιλήσουν ουσιαστικά. Για όσους έχουν ξανακάνει τον κύκλο και είναι έτοιμοι να τον διανύσουν με άλλον τρόπο.

Mitsopoulou Maria is a Mental Health Counselor who conducts individual sessions. After completing her studies in the Department of Communication and Mass Media at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, she continued her education at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (Kallithea), obtaining a diploma in Mental Health Counseling following three years of training and practical experience, including case management and observation of self-awareness groups and individual sessions. Simultaneously, she complements her academic knowledge and skills by studying for a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at the Metropolitan College of Athens in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University (UK). Additionally, the specialist continually enhances her expertise by attending seminars and specialized training programs in various fields of mental health. Finally, she offers online sessions, with in-person counseling services expected to be available soon.

Vagena Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed a postgraduate program in Counseling Psychology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Subsequently, she underwent a 4-year training program at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, she is certified in the administration of the MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) by ISON Psychometrica. She has worked as a trainer at the public IEK of Aridea and Sindos and at the Mental Health Vocational Training Center, providing training to caregivers of individuals with dementia, autism, and Alzheimer's disease. Furthermore, she has served as a Psychologist at the American College of Anatolia in Thessaloniki, as a School Psychologist at the 12th Vocational High School (EPAL) of Thessaloniki, and as a Forensic Psychologist Expert at the Thessaloniki Court of First Instance. Finally, she was a collaborator for 6 years at the Speech Therapy Center "Playlearning" in Thessaloniki.

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.

Spanos Manos is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is trained in Integrative Counseling from KE.TH.E.SY., specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt, and the importance of the therapeutic relationship. Initially pursuing a professional career in the Hellenic Police, he consciously chose to follow a more humane and authentic path of support through the counseling process. Since 2023, he has been offering individual sessions both in-person and online, and in 2025 he established Mpathy – Emotional Empowerment Space in Charilaou, Thessaloniki. He creates a safe and accepting environment where each person can honestly confront themselves and be empowered through the therapeutic relationship.