Psychologists near Xirokrini

Η Δριβάκου Δέσποινα MSc, PhD(c) είναι Ψυχολόγος με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη καθώς και παρέχει εποπτεία σε νέους ψυχολόγους και επαγγελματίες ψυχικής υγείας που βρίσκονται σε αρχικά στάδια κλινικής πρακτικής. Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στη Βασική Μεθοδολογία Ιατρικής Έρευνας - Κοινωνική Ιατρική - Δημόσια Υγεία και Επιδημιολογία από την Ιατρική Σχολή του ίδιου Πανεπιστημίου, ενώ είναι και υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ του ίδιου ιδρύματος. Επιπλέον, κατέχει δεύτερο μεταπτυχιακό στην διοίκηση μονάδων υγείας του Πανεπιστημίου Rene Descarte και έχει κάνει μετεκπαίδευση στο πρόγραμμα «Διάγνωση και Αντιμετώπιση» της εταιρείας μελέτης ΔΕΠ-Υ ( ΕΕΜ ΔΕΠΥ). Eπίσης, εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Συστημική Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία και είναι πιστοποιημένη Life Coach ενώ παρακολουθεί ανελλιπώς σεμινάρια και συνέδρια που αφορούν στη συστημική προσέγγιση. Άλλα ψυχοθεραπευτικά προγράμματα που έχει εκπαιδευτεί είναι το Συμβολόδραμα - basic training, το Emotionally Focus Therapy - θεραπεία για ζευγάρια και στο developmental model αντίστοιχα για ζευγάρια σε κρίση λόγω χρήσης ουσιών, αλκοόλ και φαρμάκων, ενδοοικογενειακή βία και ναρκισσιστική διαταραχή. Έχει εργαστεί εθελοντικά, αλλά και σε έμμισθη θέση σε πολλά θεραπευτικά πλαίσια της Θεσσαλονίκης, για απεξάρτηση από ναρκωτικά και τυχερά παιχνίδια. Είναι επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη της Εταιρείας Διάδοσης και Έρευνας της Συστημικής Σκέψης και πρόεδρος του Συλλόγου ΕΠ7Α, (Πρόληψη, Τέχνη, Παρέμβαση). Πραγματοποιεί τακτικές εμφανίσεις στην Βεργίνα τηλεόραση, σε ραδιόφωνα και αρθρογραφεί σε πολλά περιοδικά και στο προσωπικό της blog, ενώ παράλληλα συντονίζει το forum family health, το οποίο διοργανώνεται τα τελευταία 3 χρόνια με θέματα που αφορούν την οικογένεια και το παιδί, με την συμμετοχή πολλών επαγγελματιών από τον τομέα της υγείας. Τέλος, είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Ψυχολογικής Εταιρείας, της Ελληνικής Νευροψυχολογικής Εταιρείας, της Συστημικής Εταιρείας Βορείου Ελλάδος, καθώς και άλλων συλλόγων της Θεσσαλονίκης.

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.

Mermigkakis Nikolaos BSc, MSc is a licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He graduated with honors in Psychology from DeVry University and holds a master's degree in Integrative Counseling - Psychotherapy from the University of East London. Additionally, he trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Hellenic Society for Research and Behavioral Therapy and in Art Therapy at Psychology - Art, Center for Psychotherapy and Education. Furthermore, he is a member of the British Psychological Society and the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and has participated in conferences as well as training workshops on various psychotherapeutic approaches.

Oikonomou Xrysoula is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Neapoli. She studied Psychology and subsequently completed postgraduate training in Clinical Psychology focusing on addiction at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She also holds basic training in clinical hypnotherapy (2025) and has been trained in Postmodern Psychotherapy Approaches and the administration of psychometric tools. Recently, she completed further training in Special Education at the University of the Aegean. Additionally, she is pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Sciences at the Hellenic Open University. She has considerable experience as a Psychologist, having worked at a Dyslexia and Learning Difficulties Center, at KETHEA, at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the Pediatric Oncology Department of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, and has provided parallel support to a student with autism. Finally, she specializes in non-directive intervention and systemic approaches.

Lampardis Pasxalis is a Psychologist and author with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He studied Psychology and completed postgraduate studies in Clinical and Community Psychology at the University of East London, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, he has undertaken introductory training in Person-Centered Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Center for Focusing, Psychoanalytic Therapy at the Freudian Society of Northern Greece, and Art Therapy at the Art Therapy Studio. He has extensive experience working with human behavior and the treatment of mental disorders, as well as authoring literary books related to psychology. In therapy, his primary priority is the effective management of each individual's psychological issues to alleviate distress and facilitate better coping with their difficulties. Within a framework of safety, trust, and respect for the uniqueness of each person, potential solutions to any issue are explored.

Georgitsopoulos Grigoris is a Psychologist with a practice located in the center of Thessaloniki. He holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. He is also certified by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Stress Management and Health. Throughout his career, he has worked for several years as a Mental Health Counselor in municipal organizations and the Panhellenic Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Professional Reintegration (PEPSAEE), providing support and counseling services to vulnerable social groups as well as Crisis Management. Additionally, he has served as a Mental Health Counselor in primary education.

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.

Eugenidou Christina is a Psychologist specializing in adolescents and adults and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Sheffield, UK, and two postgraduate degrees from Vrije Universiteit and University College London, respectively. Her experience over the past 10 years includes working with adolescents (both Greek and those with refugee or immigrant backgrounds), women victims of domestic violence, as well as adults. She accepts cases either online or in person.

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.

Theodora Karyati is a licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy. She supports adults dealing with anxiety, difficulties in relationships, and everyday life challenges, offering a space where they can speak openly and safely. The Systemic approach focuses on how relationships and life experiences influence one’s mental reality. Through the therapeutic process, thoughts, emotions, and patterns are explored with the aim of finding more functional ways of understanding and managing them. The collaboration is based on respect, confidentiality, and adaptation to the needs and pace of each individual. If someone is going through a period where something is challenging them, such as anxiety, stress, or relationship difficulties, it may be worthwhile to give it space and explore it.

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.

Kalafati Eui is a Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist. She studied at the Department of Psychology of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Clinical and Cognitive Psychology, and holds a Licensed Psychologist Professional License.

She has specialized in Systemic Psychotherapy through the four-year Training Program at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Thessaloniki - Ke.S.Me.Th.Th. She also specialized in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Parent Counseling at the Laboratory of Systemic Ideas, Research and Intervention - Entropy.

Since 2016, she has worked as a Psychologist in International Organizations and Agencies, with experience in both adult and minor populations, particularly in managing and supporting cases of child protection, gender-based violence, victims of human trafficking, etc.

Since January 2023, she has maintained a private practice, where she provides individual, family psychotherapy services as well as couple and child therapy.

Avraam Euaggelia is a Psychologist, licensed to practice psychology by the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Psychology Department of the European University Cyprus and a Doctorate from the Department of Media Studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She possesses two postgraduate degrees, specifically in Adult Education from the Hellenic Open University and in Information Systems from the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki. She is certified as a Psychotherapist in Cognitive Analytic Therapy as well as in Solution Focus Therapy. Additionally, she is a scientific collaborator for the psychology website Psychologynow and conducts research at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy.

Athanasiou–Diamantopoulou Sofia is a Psychologist – Systemic Family Psychotherapist and runs a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a License to Practice as a Psychologist (Protocol Number 206602/4509). Wanting to further expand her knowledge and strengthen her professional tools, she specialized in Systemic & Family Psychotherapy, completing the four-year program at the Institute of Systemic Approach & Family Therapy.

Her main goal is to provide services on an individual level, as well as to systems such as couples, families, and organizations. Since she believes that knowledge should be continuous and multifaceted, she chose to deepen her expertise in Human Rights issues and obtained her Master’s degree in Human Rights & Migration Studies from the University of Macedonia.

Through her professional experience, she has worked with trauma, grief and loss management, depression, anxiety disorders, as well as relationship issues. During 2016–2017, she volunteered at the Child Psychiatry Department of the Community Mental Health Center of Eastern Thessaloniki, as well as at the Municipal Nursery “Agios Stylianos,” where she worked with children and families, while also participating in coordinating groups for teachers.

Since 2017, she has worked in various settings, providing Mental Health services to socially vulnerable groups, both in local and international NGOs, as well as international organizations such as the International Organization for Migration. Since 2023, she has been working as a Mental Health Specialist in corporate environments, with a focus on trauma, burnout, and everyday challenges, aiming to enhance resilience and employees’ well-being, alongside maintaining her private practice.

Gkountoni Anna is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holding a professional practice license and operates her own office in the center of Thessaloniki. She has obtained a postgraduate degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology from the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. Additionally, she is undergoing training in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Association of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HACBP).

Theodoridis Dimitrios is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete, holds a master's degree in Criminal Law and Addictions, and has additional postgraduate studies in both Management & Social Planning and Counseling for Addictions. He has extensive specialized training in systemic psychotherapy for individuals, families, and couples. Additionally, he applies trauma therapy methods such as EMDR & DBR in specific mental health conditions where indicated. He has specialized training in loss and grief, as well as group coordination and dynamics. He has worked for over 22 years providing psychosocial services in various KETHEA programs (a self-help model of Therapeutic Communities), including the KETHEA ANADYSIS Adolescent Unit, KETHEA PROMITHEAS Prisoner Counseling, the "ITHAKI" Therapeutic Community, and the "ITHAKI" Family Support Center. He possesses extensive and multifaceted experience in individual, family, and group therapy settings, with thousands of hours of clinical practice with adolescents and adults. He served as a member of the Responsible Council of the KETHEA ITHAKI Program for 15 years, as well as a member of the KETHEA Policy Council for the same duration. For four years, he participated in the Ethics Committee of the organization. Since early 2024, he offers counseling and psychotherapy sessions in his office, in individual, family, couple, and group formats. Sessions are available for both adolescents and adults, either in person or online. He also supports individuals or groups with coaching or supervision requests.

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 Βατάλη Βασιλική είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, με μεταπτυχιακή ειδίκευση στην ψυχολογία παιδιών και εφήβων από το πανεπιστήμιο του Leiden στην Ολλανδία. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Συστημική και Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Συστημικής Προσέγγισης και Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας "Νόες" στην Θεσσαλονίκη. Έχει επίσης εκπαιδευτεί στη συμβουλευτική και ψυχοθεραπεία με LGBT+ άτομα από τον επιστημονικό φορέα Orlando LGBT+ ψυχική υγεία χωρίς στίγμα. Από το 2022, συνεργάζεται ως συντονίστρια εφηβικών ομάδων με την Πρωτοβουλία για την Ψυχική Υγεία Παιδιών και Εφήβων, πρόγραμμα που εντάσσεται στο πλαίσιο της Διεθνούς Πρωτοβουλίας για την Υγεία του Ιδρύματος Σταύρος Νιάρχος. Ως συνεργάτης του Ινστιτούτου Συστημικής Προσέγγισης και Οικογενειακής Θεραπεία "Νόες", εκπαιδεύει νέους ψυχοθεραπευτές στη ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση της Εστιασμένης στη λύση θεραπεία (Solution Focused Based Therapy). Στο παρελθόν, εργάστηκε για δύο χρόνια στην Μονάδα Υποστήριξης Φοιτητών Ευπαθών Ομάδων του Πανεπιστημίου Δυτικής Μακεδονίας, παρέχοντας σε ατομικό και ομαδικό επίπεδο, υποστήριξη σε φοιτητές και φοιτήτριες του πανεπιστημίου. Συνεργαζόμενη με τον Σύλλογο γονέων παιδιών με νεοπλασματικές ασθένειες ΛΑΜΨΗ, προσέφερε υπηρεσίες ψυχολόγου στα παιδοογκολογικά τμήματα των νοσοκομείων της Θεσσαλονίκης, όπου παρείχε ψυχοκοινωνική στήριξη σε παιδιά με νεοπλασματικές ασθένειες και τις οικογένειές τους. Εργάστηκε ως ψυχολόγος σε σχολικές μονάδες ειδικής αγωγής και έπειτα σε δομές ψυχοκοινωνικής στήριξης του ιδιωτικού τομέα, όπου εργάστηκε με προσφυγικό πληθυσμό. Στα πλαίσια εργασίας της στην ΜΚΟ ΑΡΣΙΣ Θεσσαλονίκης ανέλαβε την εκπαίδευση και εποπτεία φοιτητών του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας κατά την διάρκεια της πρακτικής τους άσκησης, και την εκπαίδευση και ευαισθητοποίηση στα Ανθρώπινα Δικαιώματα με παιδιά και εφήβους δημοσίων σχολείων της πόλης. Τέλος, είναι μέλος της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας (EFTA).

Polina Mousiadou - Moving Forward is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Person-Centered and Focusing Experiential counseling and psychotherapy, having trained in the 4-year program at the Hellenic Center for Focusing. She has completed the educational program in Postmodern Approaches to Systemic Psychotherapy at Kentrobienestar. She is certified in Embodied Experiential Dreamwork through the Embodied Experiential Dreamwork Certification Program by the International Focusing Institute. Additionally, she has successfully completed the annual training in Child Psychology: A Holistic Approach, focusing on developmental psychology from infancy to childhood, an educational program of the Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Her initial studies are in Social and Human Sciences, with a master's degree in Social Anthropology. She has worked in Non-Governmental Organizations, adult education, and as an English teacher for children and adolescents. In recent years, she has been volunteering counseling sessions for women through the social services of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA). Simultaneously, she participates in the implementation of two programs authorized by the Ministry of Education in schools: "Information & Awareness for High School Students on Domestic Violence" and "I Have the Right to Live Without Violence" in junior high schools.