Mental Health and Counseling results in Prefecture of Thessaloniki

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.

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.

Koulaksizi Dimitra is a Mental Health Counselor operating a private practice in Thessaloniki. She studied Philosophy and Pedagogy at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and attended the Higher Drama School Iasmos - Vasilis Diamantopoulos on a scholarship. Subsequently, she completed a three-year postgraduate training in Drama and Movement Therapy, MA Drama and Movement Therapy, at the Institute of Therapy and Education through the Arts EPINEIO (this training is recognized by the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London). As a drama therapist, she has participated in the World Conference Play Perform Learn and Grow 2021 - Creating Belonging in Times of Pandemic, as well as in the Experiential Seminar “Reconciliating with My Body” in collaboration with dietitian-nutritionist Aristeidis Patrinos. Additionally, she has collaborated with the theatrical workshop Technourgeio, creating a self-awareness group. Since October 2021, she has been teaching the course Movement with Touch and Sound in the postgraduate program of the Institute of Therapy and Education through the Arts EPINEIO, with which she has also collaborated as a Drama Therapist in treatments for children and adolescents.

Logdanidou Maria is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She is also active at Aristotle University, serving as a staff member in the Internship Office. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the same University. Additionally, she is undergoing training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy (E.I.C.P.). She has attended seminars and postgraduate training programs from accredited institutions (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, K.E.DI.VI.M). She participated in the research program titled "Study of Compulsory Hospitalizations in Greece," and in 2018, her research regarding stigma related to psychiatric disorders in contemporary Greece was published in the Hellenic Journal of Psychology. Throughout her academic and professional career, she has provided counseling and therapeutic services to adolescents, adults, and families. The organizations she has collaborated with as a psychologist include the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (E.KE.PSY.E.), the Adult Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Georgios Papanikolaou," the Psychiatric Outpatient Department 424, and the 1st Special Primary School of Thessaloniki. In her work, she follows the psychodynamic approach. In her private practice, she provides individual psychotherapy services to adults and adolescents who need support for various issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and grief management. She conducts sessions both face-to-face and online.

Samara Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her postgraduate studies with distinction in “Clinical Mental Health” (M.Sc. Clinical Mental Health) at the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During her postgraduate studies, she had the opportunity to conduct her thesis research in the field of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders and to participate in research groups. Additionally, she has specialized in Person-Centered and Focusing Experiential Counseling Psychotherapy through the completion of the four-year program at the Hellenic Center for Focusing. During her studies and as part of her internship, she gained experience working in various settings, including the acute ward III of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, the 2nd University Clinic of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, the Social Service of the Hellenic Youth Association of Thessaloniki, the Non-Governmental Organization “METAdrasi,” and lifelong learning centers and educational institutions, where she coordinated parent groups. In recent years, she has been working as a Psychologist at the Non-Governmental Organization “ARSIS,” where she supports adults and adolescents from diverse social groups.

Danai Papadopoulou MSc, MA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds postgraduate degrees in Counselling Psychology (MSc in Counselling Psychology) from the University of Sheffield and in Gender Studies (MA in Gender, Society, and Culture) from the Department of Social Anthropology and History at the University of the Aegean. As a psychotherapist, she specializes in Psychodynamic Therapy. In this context, she completed a two-year training program in the Art of Psychotherapy, offered by the Institute of Psychology and Health (IPSY), and additionally, under the auspices of the Scientific Association Merimna for Children and Adolescents (SY.ME.PE), she attended a two-year educational program on Psychopathology and Therapeutic Approaches for Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence, as well as a two-year introductory training cycle in psychoanalytic thought at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (EKEPSYE). Furthermore, she received basic training in projective tests from the Istituto Gradiva per la Ricerca in Psicoanalisi. She has worked as a psychologist in public mental health facilities, early psychological intervention programs, and non-governmental organizations in Greece and Italy. Psychotherapeutically, she works with adults and adolescents in face-to-face sessions or remotely via Skype.

Frantzeska Parliarou is a Psychologist (MSc) offering personalized online sessions by appointment. She works with empathy and dedication to support individuals in their psychological empowerment and in addressing their personal challenges. Simultaneously, she is training in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy at the Center for Systemic Therapy & Counseling (Ke.Sy.The.S.), focusing on relationships and dynamics within family and social contexts.

She holds a Psychology Degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Leiden (Netherlands). During her studies, she deepened her knowledge in the theory and practice of clinical psychology, gaining experience in psychological assessment and therapy provision.

Her aim is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, with the goal of improving their mental health. Sessions are conducted in both Greek and English, facilitating communication with individuals from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Kyrou Dimitrios, MSc, is a Psychologist-Psychotherapist providing psychotherapy sessions in the center of Thessaloniki. He is a top graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has been awarded academic scholarships for excellence. He also holds a Master's Degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has received training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research. He has undertaken adult therapy and has gained extensive therapeutic experience by offering his services at the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research, the Mental Health Center of the Western Sector of Thessaloniki, the Adult Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki G. Papanikolaou, the Psychiatric Clinic of the Papageorgiou General Hospital, and the Adult Clinic of the 251 HND. Currently, he holds a position as an Associate Researcher at the National Research Center, where he conducts research studies, publishes in international scientific journals and conferences, and provides training to healthcare professionals. Additionally, he teaches at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy & Counseling and conducts sessions at his office located in the center of Thessaloniki.

Tsamidou Mona Zoi is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Kalamaria. She studied Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and continued her studies at the Special Education Pedagogical Department of the University of Thessaly, obtaining a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, Special Education, Education, and Health. Concurrently, she works as a Psychologist in primary education within the Interdisciplinary Educational Assessment and Support Committee (E.D.E.A.Y.). Additionally, she has worked as a Psychologist at the Center for Educational and Counseling Support (K.E.S.Y.) in Thessaloniki and at a Special Vocational Education and Training Workshop (EEEEDK). Finally, she specializes in Systemic Family Psychotherapy, Systemic Psychotherapy, and Parent Counseling.

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.