Mental Health and Counseling results in Thessaly

H Μαντζανή Ελένη BSc, MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Λάρισα ενώ παράλληλα δραστηριοποιειται και στην Αθήνα. Έχει εκτενή εκπαίδευση στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία, την Ανάλυση Συμπεριφοράς και τη Θεραπεία μέσω Τέχνης (Art Therapy).Ολοκλήρωσε τις σπουδές της στην Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο και παρακολουθεί Μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα στην Κλινική Ψυχολογία από το University of Essex, ενώ παράλληλα ειδικεύεται στη Θεραπεία μέσω Τέχνης στο Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας και Τέχνης - Συνώθηση.

Στην επαγγελματική της πορεία εργάστηκε σε ποικίλα θεραπευτικά και εκπαιδευτικά περιβάλλοντα, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε παιδιά, εφήβους, ενήλικες και ΑμεΑ.

Διαθέτει σημαντική εμπειρία σε δομές Ψυχικής Υγείας και δομές Ειδικής Αγωγής, όπου εφάρμοσε το Art Therapy πραγματοποιώντας δομημένες κλινικές συνεντεύξεις, ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία, ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία και συμβουλευτική γονέων, όλα υπό κλινική εποπτεία.

Ως εκπαιδευόμενη αναλύτρια συμπεριφοράς (ABA), διαθέτει εμπειρία σε παρατήρηση, καταγραφή, εξατομικευμένες παρεμβάσεις και κλινική εποπτεία στο πλαίσιο εφαρμοσμένης ανάλυσης συμπεριφοράς.

Στη θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση συνδυάζει τη γνώση της κλινικής ψυχολογίας με τις αρχές της ανάλυσης συμπεριφοράς και τα εκφραστικά εργαλεία του Art Therapy. Πιστεύει στη δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και ζεστού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, στο οποίο κάθε άνθρωπος έχει τη δυνατότητα να επεξεργαστεί βαθύτερα συναισθήματα, να ενισχύσει τις δεξιότητές του και να αναπτύξει νέους τρόπους σύνδεσης με τον εαυτό και τους άλλους.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει σειρά επιστημονικών σεμιναρίων και συνεδρίων σε θέματα όπως Ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική Διαταραχή (OCD), Διαταραχές Πρόσληψης Τροφής (Ανορεξία & Βουλιμία), Ανάλυση Συμπεριφοράς και Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία, εμπλουτίζοντας συνεχώς τις κλινικές της γνώσεις και πρακτικές.

Στόχος της είναι να υποστηρίξει κάθε θεραπευόμενο στη διαδικασία προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, ενδυνάμωσης και αυτογνωσίας, αξιοποιώντας ένα ευρύ φάσμα θεραπευτικών μεθόδων προσαρμοσμένων στις ανάγκες του.

Elizampeth Stamou is a Psychologist - Neuropsychologist with clinical and research experience in the field of mental health and neuroscience. She possesses a strong scientific background in the study of brain function through neuroimaging, with a particular interest in the relationship between the brain, behavior, and psychopathology.

She has extensive professional experience in London, having worked as a clinical scientist in leading hospital institutions such as King’s College Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, and Cleveland Clinic London, focusing on neuroimaging for preoperative assessments in populations with neuro-oncological disorders, epilepsy, and complex neurological conditions.

Simultaneously, she is actively engaged in adult psychotherapy, specializing in eating disorders (Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders) and with extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental difficulties (autism spectrum, ADHD), as well as complex challenges in daily functioning. Her therapeutic approach is integrative and individualized, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, contemporary evidence-based models, and person-centered understanding, aiming for meaningful and sustainable change. She places particular emphasis on women’s mental health, supporting women with chronic hormonal conditions and the psychological and physical impacts these have on daily life.

Pantazopoulou Xara is a Psychologist, licensed to practice professionally. She specializes in Counseling and Psychotherapy, both online and in person, having specialized in the Integrative Approach. She completed her postgraduate studies with an MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy, focusing on the Integrative Approach, and her undergraduate studies in Psychology (BSc, Hons, Psychology) at the University of East London, UK. She completed additional training at Aeginiteio Hospital in the 1st Psychiatric Clinic, specializing in Clinical Psychopathology. She has also volunteered as a trainee Psychologist at the General Hospital of Athens, Sismanogleio - Amalia Fleming, specifically at the Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center. Having initially studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in the Department of Philosophy - Pedagogy and Psychology (majoring in Psychology), she has many years of experience in education as well as in counseling parents, children, and adolescents.

Papadatou Konstantina is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Volos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Panteion University of Athens, as well as in Nursing from the School of Health Sciences of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She possesses a Master's degree in Health Unit Administration from the Hellenic Open University. She has been trained in the Psychoanalytic Direction at the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens. For many years, she worked as a Psychologist in the Social Solidarity Network "Synypartixi" and as a private Psychologist in Athens. In addition to her private practice in Volos, she is professionally active in the Mobile Unit of Magnesia for Mental Health in Volos. She has also worked for several years in public hospitals and clinics in Athens. She continuously attends scientific seminars and participates in conferences as part of her ongoing and lifelong education. She is a member of the Association of Greek Psychologists and the Association of Psychologists of Thessaly. She has many years of scientific and professional experience in the fields of interpersonal relationships, anxiety and depressive disorders, as well as issues of gender identity and sexuality.

Mpoukouvala Varvara is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Volos. She is a graduate of Psychology from Keele University in England and holds a Maîtrise degree in Clinical Psychology and Child Psychology from the University of Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, France. She is specialized in Drama Therapy following a 4-year study program at the Hellenic Institute of Play Therapy and Drama Therapy "To Athyrma" in Athens, recognized by the Health Professions Council. Her professional experience began in 1992 at her private practice, undertaking psychotherapy for children and adults, with a specialization in couples counseling, grief management, and clinical psychology. Finally, Ms. Mpoukouvala is a member of the Panhellenic Professional Association of Drama Therapists - Play Therapists.

Spyros Kardoulias is a licensed Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Trikala. After completing undergraduate studies in Psychology, he pursued postgraduate studies in Neuropsychology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Additionally, he has been trained in Adult Psychotherapy through the four-year program of the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies, where he also received theoretical training in CBT for Children and Adolescents. He has experience as a neuropsychologist in rehabilitation centers and privately as a psychotherapist.

Kallias Xristos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Agioi Theodoroi, Corinthia. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Derby, United Kingdom, and a degree in Social Work from the Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens, with a specialization in counseling and psychotherapy. He has been trained and worked in various and diverse settings, including social services and mental health structures, such as the Attica Psychiatric Hospital, the residential care facility of the NGO Iasis, the telephone support line "Together for the Child," while also working at the Attica Rehabilitation Center. Additionally, he teaches as a seminar instructor at the educational group "Evdokimos" and has delivered various lectures on topics related to psychology. His expertise includes grief management, individual psychotherapy, and anxiety and mood disorders.

Galani Tzeni MSc is a Psychotherapist, Family Therapist, Couples Therapist, and Career Counseling Advisor, maintaining private practice offices in Larissa and Katerini. She completed her studies at Panteion University and subsequently trained in the four-year Systemic Approach in Psychotherapy program at the Laboratory for Human Relationship Exploration in Athens. At the postgraduate level, she specialized in Counseling and Career Guidance for children and adults to provide additional support to individuals seeking assistance. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with the Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Larissa and participated in Parent Counseling programs under the Ministry of Education. To this day, she maintains cooperation with the Counseling postgraduate program at the University of Thessaly as a therapist and supervisor of trainee students. In her private offices, she offers psychotherapeutic assistance, counseling, and general support to those in need.

Η Κατερίνα Αγόρου είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος MSc - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με Άδεια Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος (Αρ. Πρωτοκόλλου:1930/21.04.2020) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην πόλη της Λάρισας.

Ολοκλήρωσε τις Προπτυχιακές Σπουδές της στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και στη συνέχεια απέκτησε Μεταπτυχιακό Τίτλο στην Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία από το University of East London. Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) από την Ελληνική Εταιρία Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς, με πιστοποίηση από την European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.

Διαθέτει εμπειρία σε κλινικά και συμβουλευτικά πλαίσια, έχοντας εργαστεί με ενήλικες, παιδιά και οικογένειες. Παρείχε υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας ως εξωτερικός συνεργάτης σε Κέντρα Διάγνωσης και Θεραπείας Διαταραχών, καθώς και σε πλατφόρμες Διαδικτυακής Ψυχοθεραπείας, πραγματοποιώντας ατομικές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες. Επιπλέον, έχει εμπειρία σε ψυχιατρικά πλαίσια, με συμμετοχή σε ομαδικές θεραπείες και υποστηρικτική προσέγγιση ατόμων με ψυχικές διαταραχές. Τα τελευταία χρόνια διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην πόλη της Λάρισας.

Αναλαμβάνει περιστατικά που σχετίζονται με άγχος, κατάθλιψη, φοβίες, διαχείριση συναισθημάτων, διαχείριση πένθους, δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις και στην εικόνα εαυτού, διαταραχές πρόσληψης τροφής, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, κακοποίηση και δυσκολίες που σχετίζονται με το τραύμα.

Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού πλαισίου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και να επεξεργαστεί τις δυσκολίες του. Δίνει έμφαση στην ενσυναίσθηση, την εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση και τη συνεργατική σχέση θεραπευτή - θεραπευόμενου.

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.

Dr Mariza Xatzistamatiou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who has maintained a private practice in Volos since 2005. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a PhD from the Department of Special Education at the University of Thessaly. Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in Occupational and Organizational Psychology at the University of Surrey, United Kingdom. She possesses extensive experience in the monitoring and psychological support of individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, personality disorders, addictions, anorexia nervosa - bulimia, chronic illnesses, interpersonal relationship issues, and emotional problems. Alongside her private practice, she occasionally teaches psychology courses at the Department of Special Education at the University of Thessaly and at a Public Vocational Training Institute (IEK). Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic, British, and American Psychological Associations and has contributed to the authorship of scientific articles for local newspapers and magazines.

Giannikou Eui is a Clinical Psychologist practicing privately in the city of Volos. She began her studies in the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and continued with a postgraduate specialization (MSc) in Clinical and Community Psychology at the University of East London, acquiring therapeutic tools from Cognitive, Systemic, and Narrative approaches. Concurrently, she attended relevant training programs in Divorce Management, Support for Cancer Patients, and Eating Disorders. Currently, in her private practice, she provides therapy individually, in groups, and online, while frequently organizing psychoeducation groups. Finally, she is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Nikolaidou Eleni is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Trikala. She graduated from the School of Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She initially specialized at the psychiatric clinic of the State Therapeutic Hospital of Leros and subsequently completed her specialization at the Third Psychiatric Clinic of the AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki. She served as a rural doctor at the regional clinic of Pagoneri, based at the Neurokopi Health Center. She gained clinical experience in the United Kingdom, specifically at Fountain Way Hospital, a hospital unit consisting of an adult psychiatric clinic, a community psychiatric unit, and two psychogeriatric clinics where patients over 65 years old were hospitalized with various conditions such as dementia, psychosis, depression, anxiety disorders, and sleep disorders. During her specialty training, she received extensive education in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive-Analytical Psychotherapy, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Her practice offers services covering the entire spectrum of mental health (psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, or a combination). Therapeutic treatment is individualized and determined based on personal needs and preferences. There is availability of home visits and online sessions.

About me and my therapy practice

I am a qualified counsellor and a registered accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My core training was based on the person centred approach at a masters level at Keele University. I am a Cognitive Analytic Therapy therapist/ practitioner accredited by the Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT) since 2023. I am also an EMDR therapist and a member of the EMDR Association. My experience and professional development have led me to adopt a pluralistic take on my practice that also introduces elements from therapeutic theories such as existential psychotherapies, compassion focused therapy, psychoanalytic theory and cognitive/ behavioural practices. I have also been trained in delivering supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists and I have supervised individual counsellors and teams of practitioners at a mental health charity, in a families social care setting and in a women's refuge near Manchester, UK.

I have delivered counselling to clients in higher education, the National Health Service and in the community sector. My client caseload includes people from various ethnic, cultural and class backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ demographic, and all age groups above 16. I have supported people with a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, post - traumatic stress, obsessive - compulsive disorders, eating difficulties, managed psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations. I have worked with adults (16+) of any age who have experienced loss (through death, relationship breakdown, loss of employment or other), men and women that have suffered historic abuse, loss of family unit, life crises, workplace difficulties and people experiencing suicidal thoughts and engaging in self-harm. 

Practice description

I am particularly interested in working with people who have experienced developmental trauma and people who struggle in relationships and with forming helpful attachments with others. I welcome working with clients from any background including migrants and expats, which is a demographic that I occupy and is of particular academic interest to me. My clients will have the opportunity to be in a non-judgmental space with me where they will be able to explore their feelings, circumstances and experiences in confidence in order to reach a positive outcome. For those who find the immediacy of live contact challenging, or also for practical reasons, I offer text based counselling via chat or email message.

I am trained and have experience in delivering one-off, single session therapy and formulation sessions. I offer either a structured, time limited therapy arrangement or an open ended time frame, depending on what is required by my clients. 

My first session

I offer a free thirty-minute initial consultation. This is an opportunity to discuss what brings you to counselling, what your hopes and expectations are and for you to ask me any questions regarding how I can help you.

What I can help with

Abuse, Anxiety, Cultural issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, Post-traumatic stress, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, Cognitive analytic therapy, EMDR, Existential, Humanistic, Interpersonal, Person centred, Phenomenological, Relational

Clients I work with

Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Email therapy, Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Text therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English, Greek