Psychologists in Thessaly

Karageorgou Xrysoula is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice in Karditsa. She completed her studies in Psychology at the State University of New York. She holds a Master's Degree in Special Education focusing on language and mathematics difficulties from the University of Thessaly in Volos. Additionally, she has been trained and further educated in psychology, counseling, life coaching, school and clinical psychology at the University of the Aegean, and in Clinical Hypnotherapy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has worked as a psychologist in public and private Vocational Training Institutes (DIEK), at the University of Thessaly in Volos, and since 2017 has been working with the UNHCR - ESTIA Program. In her practice, she handles cases related to mental health, with a specialization in cognitive behavioral psychotherapy, counseling, and clinical hypnotherapy.

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.

Manoulakas Vasilis Msc - Skarpa Marianthi are Psychologists based in Larissa. Manoulakas Vasilis completed his studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy in Thessaloniki. In his private practice, he provides diagnostic and treatment services for psychological disorders such as anxiety, phobias, depression, obsessions, eating disorders, personality disorders, and issues related to couples, children, and adolescents. Since 2011, he has been organizing the pioneering parent training program for Greek standards "I Think and Act" and offers free lectures in collaboration with kindergartens, nurseries, and schools. He has attended numerous educational seminars and training programs, including "psychoeducation in bipolar disorder," "treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents," "career management counseling techniques," and others. Finally, he continues his professional development by participating annually in seminars, workshops, and conferences throughout Greece.

Ο Νταφούλης Επαμεινώνδας είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Λάρισα. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, και είναι τελειόφοιτος στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Εκπαίδευσης και Έρευνας «Λόγω Ψυχής». Παράλληλα, συμμετέχει σε εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα και σεμινάρια στους τομείς της ψυχολογίας και της ψυχοθεραπείας, εμπλουτίζοντας διαρκώς τις γνώσεις και τις επαγγελματικές του δεξιότητες. Στο πλαίσιο της εκπαίδευσης και της επαγγελματικής του πορείας έχει αποκτήσει εμπειρία σε διάφορες δομές ψυχικής υγείας. Έχει εργάστει ως ψυχολόγος στο ΠΙΚΠΑ Βούλας όπου παρείχε τις υπηρεσίες του τόσο στα παιδιά όσο και σε οικογένειες της κοινότητας. Από το 2020 έως και το 2025 συνδιατηρούσε, μαζί με συνεργάτιδά του, κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής στην Κω. Σήμερα διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Λάρισα. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής σε ενήλικες και εφήβους, ακολουθώντας τη συστημική προσέγγιση, με στόχο την κατανόηση των δυσκολιών μέσα στο πλαίσιο των σχέσεων και του ευρύτερου περιβάλλοντος του ατόμου κ.α. Παράλληλα, εργάζεται θεραπευτικά με παιδιά που αντιμετωπίζουν αναπτυξιακές ή συναισθηματικές δυσκολίες, αξιοποιώντας το παιχνίδι ως βασικό μέσο παρέμβασης.

Η Χριστοδούλου Ελευθερία Βαρβάρα είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών,με άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος. Αυτή την περίοδο συνεχίζει την εκπαίδευσή της στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφοριστική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, με στόχο τη συνεχή επιστημονική και θεραπευτική της εξέλιξη.Κατά τη διάρκεια της επαγγελματικής και εκπαιδευτικής της πορείας, έχει αποκτήσει εμπειρία μέσα από τη συμμετοχή της σε κλινικά και υποστηρικτικά πλαίσια ψυχικής υγείας. Ως εκπαιδευόμενη ψυχολόγος στο Κέντρο Ημέρας ΒΑΒΕΛ, συμμετείχε στην παρακολούθηση συνεδριών, στη συνεργασία με διεπιστημονική ομάδα ψυχικής υγείας και στον σχεδιασμό θεραπευτικών παρεμβάσεων, προσαρμοσμένων στις ανάγκες κάθε ωφελούμενου. Παράλληλα, μέσω ατομικής εποπτείας και βιωματικής εκπαίδευσης, ανέπτυξε ουσιαστικές δεξιότητες επικοινωνίας, ενσυναίσθησης και θεραπευτικής σχέσης.Έχει επίσης συμμετάσχει σε εθελοντικές δράσεις στο Ελληνικό Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών και στο Κέντρο Ημέρας ΒΑΒΕΛ, διευρύνοντας την εμπειρία της στην υποστήριξη ανθρώπων με διαφορετικές ανάγκες και ψυχικές δυσκολίες.

Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει επιμορφωτικά προγράμματα και σεμινάρια στους τομείς της Κλινικής Ψυχοπαθολογίας, της Εγκληματολογίας, της Παιδοψυχολογίας και των ψυχολογικών προσεγγίσεων του παιδικού σχεδίου, με στόχο τη σφαιρική κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης συμπεριφοράς και της ψυχικής λειτουργίας.Η ειδικός παρέχει online συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες, με έμφαση στη διαχείριση άγχους και στρες, στις δυσκολίες διάθεσης, στην ενίσχυση της αυτοεκτίμησης, στις διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες και στην προσωπική ανάπτυξη. Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, υποστηρικτικού και χωρίς κριτική θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και να επεξεργαστεί τις προσωπικές του δυσκολίες με σεβασμό στον δικό του ρυθμό και στις προσωπικές του ανάγκες.

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.

Goktsi Asimenia is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist licensed to practice, maintaining a private practice in Larissa where she provides psychotherapy and counseling services to adults, adolescents, and families. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has trained in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Thessaloniki. Throughout her professional career, she has worked in Primary and Secondary Education School Units, in Humanitarian-Non-Governmental Organizations, and in the addiction treatment sector, while during her clinical practice she has worked in mental health facilities. Responding to the complex psychosocial demands of individuals, she has gained experience in issues related to depression, anxiety, panic attacks, parenting, as well as matters connected to adolescence, trauma, loss, and more.

Gougouli Xristina is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Larissa. She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies (MA) in Dance & Movement Psychotherapy at the University of Derby. She is a trained Kestenberg Movement Profile Analyst and is a Trainee Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist - Trainee Group Analyst at the Hellenic Society of Analytical Group & Family Psychotherapy. She has considerable experience, having worked in various institutions in the United Kingdom and Greece, while also working as a Dance & Movement Psychotherapist at Amna and the Institute of Psychosocial Development.

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

Soulakoudis Stylianos is a Child Psychologist practicing professionally in Volos. He graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London in England. Subsequently, he pursued postgraduate studies in Child Psychology with a specialization in educational settings at the same university. Additionally, through the e-learning programs of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, he holds certification and specialization in counseling management, treatment, and therapy for children as well as adults with autism. Furthermore, he attends specialization programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens related to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Psychotherapy. Moreover, he is an external collaborator at Speech Therapy Centers in the Volos area. Finally, he has volunteered at a Disease Center for individuals with Alzheimer's disease.