Mental Health and Counseling results in Macedonia

Giazitzi Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which is recommended as the treatment of choice for a variety of mental disorders and is particularly effective.

She maintains private practices in Thessaloniki and Serres, providing psychotherapeutic services both in person and online to adults, adolescents, couples, and families.

She completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a degree in "Global Medicine and Health Crisis Management".

Since 2021, she has specialized in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy.

From May 2019 to June 2024, she worked with NGOs on various UNICEF programs such as Child Protection (Child and Family Support Hubs) and subsequently the support of all children in education (All Children in Education).

Within the framework of this work, she participated in the design and support of cases involving domestic violence, as well as cases of severe anxiety, depression, phobias, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and various mental disorders requiring support. In 2021, she held a coordinating role in the Child Protection program in the Serres field.

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.

Papadopoulou Georgia (Tzia) is a Psychologist - Integrative Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of East London and holder of a master's degree in Counseling & Psychotherapy. She applies the integrative psychotherapy model, tailoring the approach to the unique needs of each individual client. She combines techniques from cognitive, psychodynamic, and person-centered approaches with the aim of improving emotional well-being, personal development, and self-understanding. She provides individual sessions for adults and young people over 18 years old who wish to address issues such as anxiety, stress, emotional difficulties, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, losses, or identity crises.

She does not undertake a diagnostic role but focuses on psychological support and counseling, offering a safe, confidential, and warm environment for the client. She deeply believes in the power of acceptance, authenticity, and internal change. Her goal is to provide high-quality and scientifically supported psychological care, with humanity, empathy, and respect for each person's needs.

“I am not here to tell the client what to do. I am here to explore together what is happening within and around them, and to find, step by step, the path that fits their unique personality.”

Ms. Lazaridou Stella is a Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Katerini. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Essex and an MSc in Applied Psychology / Research Psychology from Middlesex University. Ms. Lazaridou serves as the Scientific Director of the Dyslexia Centers Pavilidis Method, managing numerous cases with a focus on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person, while also collaborating with an occupational therapist, special educator, and speech therapist.

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.

Dafni Danatsa is a Psychologist, training in Clinical Psychology, and conducts online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from Glyndwr University in Wales (through IST College) and possesses a professional license to practice as a psychologist. Additionally, she holds a Life Coaching Diploma from the Authority of Professional Coaching & Mentoring and has attended seminars and conferences concerning the management of psychological effects in individuals with chronic illnesses.

She has particular experience in supporting parents and children with celiac disease and type I diabetes, as well as in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Ms. Danatsa works exclusively remotely, offering sessions via video call in a secure, confidential, and supportive environment.

Georgina Argyriou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who offers online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology with specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is licensed to practice. At the same time, she is completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Hellenic American University. She has also received specialized training in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from the University Mental Health Research Institute (EPIPSI). She has completed her clinical internship at the Athens Mental Health Center – Behavioral Therapy Unit (EKEPSYE).

Dimitris Koukleris is a Psychotherapist specializing in an Integrative approach (K.D.V.M. Athens Synthesis Centre) - Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Nea Irakleio. He holds a degree from the School of Educational Sciences at the University of the Aegean, a diploma in Integrative Counseling from COSCA, the European Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy (E.C.I.P), and the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (E.C.P.). He has volunteered in the Social Service of the Municipality of Lykovrysi - Pefki and in the Psychological Support structure "Synypaxy." Furthermore, he is a regular member of the Hellenic Counseling Association, the European Association of Counselling, and the Hellenic Society of Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy. He is also a certified Integrative Psychotherapist of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, a certified Psychotherapist of the National Psychotherapy Society of Greece (E.E.P.S.), as well as of the European Association for Psychotherapy.

Vamvaka Marina is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Kozani, providing compassionate and personalized care to her clients. She holds a degree in Psychotherapy and trained in Gestalt psychotherapy at the Gestalt Foundation of Thessaloniki. She is a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity and is a certified Mindfulness Instructor. She has attended experiential workshops at the Institute of Drama Therapy of Northern Greece and educational seminars in Gestalt psychotherapy, gaining experience in the use of valuable therapeutic tools and techniques. She is a member of HAGT (Hellenic Association for Gestalt Therapy) and EAGT (European Association for Gestalt Therapy). She has collaborated with the YWCA, providing psychological support to women, in parenting schools, with Arsis, and as a coordinator of psychological support groups, with the Cancer Patients Association of Macedonia–Thrace and Ptolemaida, and she is a collaborator of EAP Hellas. She has offered and continues to offer volunteer work related to her specialty.

Anna Xanioti is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist specializing in the Person-Centered Approach. She trained in the 4-year experiential program "Person-Centered Roots" at the College of Humanistic Studies ICPS in Athens. She is a certified Psychotherapist accredited by the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP) and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). She ensures her professional development through continuous supervision, therapy, and participation in seminars and conferences. Her areas of interest include the integration of contemporary neuroscience with psychotherapy, developmental trauma and its impact on personal relationships, psychoemotional care of women during menopause, and encounter and personal development groups.

Η Αθανασίου Ελένη BSc, MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Κοζάνη. Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου (MSc) στην Κλινική Νευροψυχολογία του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του ίδιου Ιδρύματος. Επιπλέον, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Ψυχοθεραπεία Gestalt από το Gestalt Foundation Θεσσαλονίκης. Έχει εκτελέσει ερευνητικά καθήκοντα στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης ΑΧΕΠΑ και έχει πραγματοποιήσει την κλινική της άσκηση ως Νευροψυχολόγος στη Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Θεσσαλονίκης "Παπαγεωργίου". H κ. Αθανασίου έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος στο Κέντρο Δυσλεξίας και ως Εκπαιδεύτρια ενηλίκων στο Ίδρυμα Νεολαίας και Δια Βίου Μάθησης Κ.Δ.Β.Μ. Επιπροσθέτως, έχει εργαστεί για 4 έτη ως Ψυχολόγος στην Κινητή Μονάδα Ψυχικής Υγείας Νομού Κοζάνης - Γρεβενών, Παιδοψυχιατρικό Τμήμα, ΕΨΥΚΑ και διατελεί Γραμματέας του ΔΣ στη IONOS NGO. Εργάζεται στα Δημόσια Ωνάσεια Σχολεία ΔΗΜ.Ω.Σ Κοζάνης .Τέλος, έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος συνεδρίων και σεμιναρίων, με στόχο τη συνεχή επιμόρφωση στον τομέα της ειδίκευσης της και αριθμεί πολλές δημοσιεύσεις. Έχει οργανώσει και συντονίσει πολλές ομάδες για συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Konstantinidis Dimitrios is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist specializing in Integrative Counseling with expertise in Clinical Bioenergetic Psychotherapy - Clinical Hypnosis. He maintains a private practice in Kozani and additionally offers online individual sessions. He is a graduate of the academic program in Mental Health Counseling as well as the program in Bioenergetic Psychotherapy - Clinical Hypnosis at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Furthermore, he is certified by the Hellenic (H.C.C.) and European (E.A.C.) Counseling Associations.

Ms. Kyritsaki Georgia is a Psychologist offering online sessions, facilitating access to psychological support regardless of your location.

She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice. During her studies, she distinguished herself academically, receiving an honorary award from the State Scholarships Foundation.

🔍 She has completed practical training:

• at the Addiction Prevention and Psychosocial Health Promotion Center of the Municipality of Zografou, in collaboration with
• at a multilingual Nursery School in Hamburg, Germany, gaining valuable experience in multicultural environments.

She specializes in:

• Specific Learning Disabilities
• psychosocial support for children and adolescents
• as well as in strengthening their families.

She has collaborated with an educational platform, undertaking the teaching of students with learning difficulties, offering individualized support and skills enhancement.

She looks forward to collaborating with you in areas related to her scientific interests and specialization, aiming to support and empower individuals of all ages.