Mental Health and Counseling results in Prefecture of Thessaloniki

Aria Stathi is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist, holding a degree in Psychology from the University of East London. She is trained in the integrative model of Cognitive Behavioral and Person-Centered Psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki.

She has completed a one-year postgraduate training in Child Psychology and has undertaken a six-month internship at the Hellenic Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association Day Center "Agia Eleni". Additionally, she served as a Psychologist for two years at the counseling center of the Metropolitan College.

In her private practice, she addresses a wide range of cases, with extensive experience in anxiety disorders, life transition periods, panic attacks, grief, self-esteem, communication skills, and more.

Loizos Nikos is a Clinical Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Panteion University. He completed his postgraduate studies in medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a specialization in "Clinical Mental Health," through which he has acquired extensive knowledge and understanding of the complexity of the human mind and mental functions. Additionally, he is in the process of completing his training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), aiming to obtain official certification as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. His knowledge of psychopathology and mental disorders qualifies him as a competent therapist capable of providing reliable and valid diagnoses. This is exceptionally important for the implementation of effective treatment. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, he possesses all necessary knowledge, research-backed techniques, and management strategies for comprehensive and effective intervention across a wide range of mental disorders. Research has shown that CBT is the most effective therapeutic method compared to other therapeutic approaches. It is a short-term therapy, typically lasting 3 to 4 months on average, depending on the nature of the difficulties and the needs of the client. His goal is to help those who trust him find functional ways to manage their difficulties. A key concern of his is to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with his clients, based on understanding, empathy, and compassion. He strives to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals can openly express their concerns and collaborate towards improving their mental health and overall quality of life.

Maria Zoumpa is a Psychologist with a private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Health Psychology and Medical Psychology from Leiden University in the Netherlands. Subsequently, she trained and was certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy at the EMDR Centre of London. She possesses clinical experience in healthcare settings in both the public and private sectors. Her professional specialization encompasses a wide range of adult mental health issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, eating disorders, undesirable behaviors including addictions, trauma, phobias, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, grief, chronic pain, and psychosomatic problems. Additionally, she provides psychological support for chronic and non-chronic conditions, aiming at managing the challenges arising from illness and promoting overall health. Within a framework of safety, trust, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual, her goal is the well-being of her clients and the management of their personalized needs.

Maurovitou Andromaxi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Child Psychologist with a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in "Developmental Psychopathology of infancy and early childhood." She has received further training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling through a comprehensive training program certified by the E.F.T.A. – European Family Therapy Association and the E.E.P.S.E – National Society of Psychotherapy of Greece. Her professional experience has been enriched by working in various psychological support settings for children and their families as well as adults. One of these includes her many years of work as a Psychologist - Coordinator at the Mother and Child Center of METAdrasi - Action for Migration and Development. Furthermore, respecting the need for continuous education and training in her work, she participates in seminars and training programs and is a member of the Systemic Society of Northern Greece. The practice offers psychotherapy and counseling services both in-person and online. Specifically, there is the possibility for individual psychotherapy and counseling for adults and adolescents, family psychotherapy, parent counseling, and couples counseling. This is an open and well-trained environment ready to listen to and support the concerns of any individual, particularly regarding issues of anxiety and stress, depression, gender identity, interpersonal relationships, grief management, parenting and couples' matters, eating disorders, self-esteem, and self-awareness.

Vasiliki - Eirini Eleutherakou is a Psychologist with private practices in Thessaloniki at 126 Ioannou Tsimiski Street and in Serres at 15 Erythrou Stavrou Street, offering adult psychotherapy, child and adolescent psychotherapy, and parental counseling. She holds a Master's degree in Developmental and Adolescent Mental Health and is a certified Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist. She specializes in anxiety and mood disorders, difficulties related to childhood and adolescence, parental support, and personal development enhancement. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment based on acceptance, understanding, and non-judgment, allowing each individual the opportunity to express themselves freely.

Ο Ρασκάτος Κωνσταντίνος MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος, ψυχαναλυτικής κατεύθυνσης λακανικού προσανατολισμού και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου (MSc) στην Αλγολογία και την Ανακουφιστική - Παρηγορική Φροντίδα από το τμήμα Ιατρικής του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας. Από το 2022 παρακολουθεί το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα της Ακαδημίας Κλινικών Σπουδών της Αθήνας. Έχει εργαστεί στην Ομάδα Ψυχοκοινωνικής Μέριμνας του Ελληνικού Στρατού, καθώς και σε δομές ψυχοκοινωνικής αποκατάστασης, ξενώνες και προστατευόμενα διαμερίσματα, προσφέροντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε άτομα με ψυχώσεις. Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας της Νέας Λακανικής Σχολής και συμμετέχει ενεργά στις εργασίες της Σχολής. Ακόμη, λαμβάνει μέρος σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και ενημερώνεται διαρκώς για τις σύγχρονες εξελίξεις στον χώρο της ψυχολογίας και της ψυχανάλυσης. Τέλος, ως ειδικός στο ιδιωτικό του γραφείο παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης και ψυχανάλυσης.

Η ψυχανάλυση προσφέρει έναν χώρο, όπου ο καθένας μπορεί να πάρει τον λόγο και να μιλήσει ελεύθερα για όσα τον δυσκολεύουν. Μέσα από αυτή τη διαδικασία μπορεί να ανακαλύψει τον δικό του τρόπο να αντιμετωπίσει αυτό που τον φέρνει σε αδιέξοδο. Η ψυχανάλυση δεν δίνει έτοιμες λύσεις, ούτε συμβουλές. Δημιουργεί τις προϋποθέσεις, ώστε ο αναλυόμενος να επεξεργαστεί τη δική του πορεία, να αναγνωρίσει την επιθυμία του και να βρει έναν τρόπο ζωής που να ανταποκρίνεται στη μοναδικότητά του.

Tsolakidou Despoina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed a four-year specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy through the Hellenic Society for Behavioural Research (EEES) – Macedonia Branch, in a program certified by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

She has worked in mental health facilities such as the Central Sector Thessaloniki Mental Health Center and the "Stirixis" Center in Ermou. Simultaneously, she is active in counseling and mentoring executives and employees, providing support in matters of professional development and psychological empowerment. As a Soft Skills Trainer at skg.education, she designs and implements training programs that help young people and professionals develop their communication, social, and professional skills, facilitating their transition into the labor market.

She has attended numerous specialized seminars on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, counseling, motivational interviewing, among others. Additionally, she has participated as a speaker at conferences on topics of well-being and psychology in the workplace.

She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Association Against Moral Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace "No Mobbing at Work," actively contributing to the improvement of working conditions and mental well-being in the professional environment.

Nomikou Maria is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist based in Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in the field of Cognitive Psychology (MSc in Cognitive Psychology and Applications, AUTH). As a Psychotherapist, she has received training in various forms of psychotherapy. She has undergone extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is a certified member of the EACBT. Additionally, she trained in Bioenergetic Psychotherapy - Clinical Hypnosis and is currently a trainee in Schema Therapy. Furthermore, she has specialized in the administration of the MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) through ISON Psychometrica and has attended numerous professional development seminars. Psychotherapeutically, she works with adults, families, couples, and adolescents in face-to-face sessions or via Skype. Her clinical experience was acquired through employment and volunteer roles in mental health facilities in both the public and private sectors, with additional specialization in dementia and developmental disorders, providing psychological support to children, the elderly, and their family networks.

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Ο Πέτρος Βέβηλος είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc – Ψυχοθεραπευτής, με 22 χρόνια κλινικής εμπειρίας στον ιδιωτικό τομέα.

Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης με κλινική κατεύθυνση και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (MSc) στην Κοινωνική Κλινική Ψυχολογία των Εξαρτήσεων και των Ψυχοκοινωνικών Προβλημάτων.

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Kalpourtzi Sofia is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Department of History and Archaeology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her interest and passion for people led her to continue and complete her studies in the Department of Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The combination of these specific fields is very important to her, as just as an archaeologist identifies significant findings, so too does a psychologist assess and uncover hidden strengths and potentials in every individual. Subsequently, she completed her postgraduate studies in "Child and Adolescent Health" at the Medical School of the University of Athens. She has trained at the Psychiatric Clinic of Papageorgiou General Hospital and specialized in Systemic – Family Therapy and Counseling at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Thessaloniki. This specialization was a cornerstone for her theoretical and practical training in the field and included, among other components, hundreds of hours of practice, supervision, and clinical case management. She is a certified parent counselor from Attachment Parenting International and provides empowerment and support to parents aimed at the healthy psychological development of their child. Simultaneously, she works as a Psychologist in primary and secondary education schools, both general and special education, organizing and implementing prevention and promotion programs for the physical and psychosocioemotional health of students.

Katsamaka Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki since 2006. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed the four-year training program in Gestalt Psychotherapy at the Gestalt Foundation of Thessaloniki. She possesses extensive professional experience, having worked as a Psychologist and Trainer in numerous psychological support centers, which has equipped her with the appropriate knowledge and expertise to offer a wide range of specialized services in her office. Specifically, she provides Psychological Support, Psychotherapy, and Counseling services to adults and adolescents. The issues she addresses include depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, eating disorders, phobias, family and couple problems, parent counseling, and career guidance counseling. Finally, by attending extensive psychology seminars, she ensures continuous professional development and training in her field.

Patenidis Fotis is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki, where he conducts individual sessions. Online sessions are also available; however, in-person attendance is encouraged as it facilitates a more meaningful connection between the client and therapist and contributes more effectively to the therapeutic process. A limited number of reduced-fee slots are available for individuals facing financial difficulties (students, unemployed).

For the past 5 years, he has been training in Character Analysis, an approach based on the principles of psychodynamic theory and the connection between emotion and bodily sensations. He is a graduate of the Applied Psychology (BSc Hons) program at the University of Derby and the Mathematics Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holding a Master's degree with a specialization in Philosophy and Didactics of Mathematics, as well as additional training in Special Education.

He emphasizes the creation of a relationship built on safety and trust, where the client can establish meaningful contact with their emotions, reconnect with their body, and explore deeper aspects of the self. The goal is to understand internal conflicts and ultimately resolve them through the experiential processing of traumatic experiences, leading to gradual personal change, always respecting the pace and needs of each individual.

H Παπαχριστοπούλου Αλεξία MPH, BSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Σχεσιακή Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Κηφισιά. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του University of Essex, ειδικευμένη στις Κλινικές Δεξιότητες με βάση τη Σχεσιακή Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Ινστιτούτο Σχεσιακής & Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (ΙΣΟΨ). Είναι εκπαιδευόμενη στην Ομαδική Ψυχοθεραπεία κατά Irvin Yalom και τα Σχεσιακά Δυναμικά της Ομάδος (ΙΣΟΨ) και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου στη Δημόσια Υγεία & Επιδημιολογία (MPH) της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης. Στα πλαίσια της ομαδικής εκπαίδευσής της συν-συντονίζει θεραπευτική ομάδα από τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2023 στο Ινστιτούτο Σχεσιακής και Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας. Επιπλέον, είναι επιστημονική συνεργάτιδα του Κέντρου Ψυχοθεραπείας in – between στην Αθήνα, παρέχοντας ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες δια ζώσης και διαδικτυακά σε ενήλικες, εφήβους, ζεύγη και οικογένειες. Παράλληλα έχει συνεργαστεί με την Ευρωπαϊκή Υπηρεσία Ασύλου (European Union Agency for Asylum), παρέχοντας υποστήριξη στους αιτούντες Διεθνούς Προστασίας και σε άτομα που ανήκουν σε κοινωνικά ευάλωτους πληθυσμούς. Έχει λάβει μέρος σε ερευνητικό πρόγραμμα του Εθνικού Ινστιτούτου Υγείας των ΗΠΑ (NIH) σε θέματα υγείας που αφορούν στην Παιδική Παχυσαρκία, τη Διατροφική Συμπεριφορά και τη Γνωστική Λειτουργία των παιδιών και έχει συμμετάσχει ως συγγραφέας σε τρεις σχετικές δημοσιεύσεις σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά στο PubMed. Είναι μέλος της Διεθνούς Ένωσης Σχεσιακής Ψυχανάλυσης και Ψυχοθεραπείας (IARPP) και της Αμερικανικής Ένωσης Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (AGPA).

Antigoni Karamvalasi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, from which she graduated with excellent grades (8.52). During her studies, she completed her internship at the "Self-Help Promotion Program" of Thessaloniki, in the field of addictions. Following her studies, she enrolled in the four-year specialization program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Hellenic Society for Behavioural Research - Macedonia Branch (HSBR-MB), which is certified by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). She undertakes individual Cognitive Behavioral therapy cases at the "Stirixis" Center. As part of her continuous education, she has attended numerous seminars related to mental health. She holds a Certificate of Specialized Training from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) for completing the programs "Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology" (9 months) and "Sexual Education for Children and Adolescents" (7 months). Since 2023, she has been volunteering at the Social Service of YWCA Thessaloniki, through which she conducts interventions in secondary schools of the city to provide information and raise awareness about issues of bullying and gender-based violence. She holds a professional license to practice psychology with registration number DDYKM/M.E.TH.533579(17678) and maintains a private office in Thessaloniki, offering psychotherapeutic services to adults and adolescents.

Antoniadou Katerina is a Clinical Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki, where she provides individual support to adolescents and adults. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Additionally, she has completed the four-year training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Hellenic Society for Research and Behavior in Thessaloniki, as well as training focused on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Furthermore, she has been trained in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy at the Medical Psychotherapeutic Center of Thessaloniki. Considering that education must be continuous and multifaceted, she obtained a diploma in mental health training from the General Hospital of Thessaloniki Papageorgiou and attended training seminars on divorce management from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) and on psychoanalytic therapeutic approaches from the Psychoanalytic Society of Northern Greece.

Moreover, in 2015, she served as a scientific collaborator at the Adolescent Unit of AHEPA Hospital, where she gained experience working with children and adolescents. Additionally, during the 2015-2016 period, she voluntarily offered her services as a Mental Health Counselor at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research in Thessaloniki. Furthermore, since 2016, she has worked with Non-Governmental Organizations to support socially vulnerable and at-risk groups, with an emphasis on supporting refugee populations. Concurrently, since 2021, she has provided services as an external collaborator for the psychosocial support of staff in a Non-Governmental Organization, organizing individual and group sessions as well as training seminars.