Psychotherapists in Thessaloniki

Elena Goulia is a psychologist specializing in Organizational / Industrial Psychology (MSc Industrial/Organizational Psychology). She maintains a private practice in Kolonaki. She completed her Psychology studies at the University of East London and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies at the American College of Thessaloniki. She is an accredited Mediator by the Ministry of Justice. Between 2020 and 2021, she attended family therapies, group sessions, and individual psychotherapies at the Adult Psychiatric Clinic of the G.N.Th. "G. Papanikolaou". Concurrently, she participated in the regular outpatient clinics of the clinic, liaison counseling, on-call duties, and the management of inpatients. Since 2022, she has worked as a Psychology lecturer in courses related to Psychology and ethics in the workplace. Additionally, she collaborates and handles cases at the Psychiatric Clinic of Evangelismos Hospital.

Since 2024, she has been attending the four-year program in Cognitive Psychotherapies implemented by the Research University Institute of Mental Health, Neurosciences, and Precision Medicine in collaboration with the 1st Psychiatric Clinic EKPA, the 2nd Psychiatric Clinic EKPA, and the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Psychotherapies. She is also attending the four-year program in Systemic Family Psychotherapy at Ke.Sy.The.S and the Psychosexual Disorders program at EPIPSY.

 She undertakes a wide range of cases covering the full spectrum of her specialty, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she treats.

Η Αγγελή Μαριλένα είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας στο Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης, κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού διπλώματος με τίτλο “Health Management” και εκπαιδευμένο μέλος της Βορειοελλαδικής Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρείας. Ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια διαθέτει διπλή εξειδίκευση, στην Ψυχαναλυτική και την Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία. Η κατάρτισή της στην Οικογενειακή - Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία περιλαμβάνει τετραετή μετεκπαίδευση από το Ινστιτούτο Συστημικής Σκέψης και Ψυχοθεραπείας. Από την άλλη, η συνεχόμενη μαθητεία και η αφοσίωση της στην Ψυχανάλυση είναι το αποτέλεσμα της εμπλοκής της, τα τελευταία δεκαπέντε χρόνια, στην εμπειρία της ψυχανάλυσης, την ψυχαναλυτική σκέψη και πρακτική. Στα πλαίσια αυτά παρακολούθησε τριετές εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα εισαγωγής στην Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία από το Ε.ΚΕ.Ψ.Υ.Ε. και επιπλέον, υπό την αιγίδα της Βορειοελλαδικής Ψυχαναλυτικής Εταιρείας ολοκλήρωσε τον διετή εκπαιδευτικό κύκλο εισαγωγής στη Ψυχαναλυτική σκέψη και πράξη, καθώς και το μονοετές εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα της Ψυχαναλυτικής παρατήρησης βρέφους. Επίσης, έλαβε τη βασική εκπαίδευση στην Mentalization- Based Treatment από το Anna Freud National Centre For Children and Families. Με παράλληλη πολυετή ψυχαναλυτική θεραπεία και κλινική εποπτεία, ολοκλήρωσε το διετές εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα στην Ψυχοδυναμική κλινική των Ψυχοσωματικών Νοσημάτων από το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγείας Γαληνός, και την διετή μετεκπαίδευση στην Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία και την Σχεσιακή Ψυχανάλυση από το E.Ι.C.P. Η εκπαίδευση της συνεχίζεται στην Βορειοελλαδική Ψυχαναλυτική Εταιρεία, όπου και τελεί ως εκπ. μέλος. Είναι επίσης μέλος της International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. Ψυχοθεραπευτικά αναλαμβάνει ενήλικες, οικογένειες και ζευγάρια σε συνεδρίες διά ζώσης ή εξ αποστάσεως. Κλινική εμπειρία απέκτησε ασκούμενη για έξι χρόνια σε δημόσιες δομές ψυχικής υγείας της Θεσσαλονίκης, συγκεκριμένα στο γραφείο Σ.Ο.Ψ.Υ στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης, στην Ιατροπαιδαγωγική Υπηρεσία του Ελληνικού Κέντρου Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών, στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας Δυτικού Τομέα, στο Πρόγραμμα Εναλλακτικής Θεραπείας Εξαρτημένων Ατόμων "ΑΡΓΩ" και στο τμήμα ενηλίκων του Ελληνικού Κέντρου Ψυχικής Υγιεινής και Ερευνών. Από το 2012 έως 2019 συντόνισε την ομάδα αυτοβοήθειας για την κατάθλιψη "Ελεύθερη πτώση". Έχει εργαστεί σε δημόσιες μονάδες ψυχικής υγείας, σε μη κυβερνητικές οργανώσεις όπου και διατέλεσε πρόσωπο αναφοράς για lgbtq πρόσφυγες και μετανάστριες που έχουν υποστεί έμφυλη βία και κακοποίηση και σε σχολεία της δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική και ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη σε παιδιά, ενήλικες και οικογένειες.

Kexagia Tzouli is a clinical psychologist – psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the same university. She completed her clinical training at the 2nd University Psychiatric Clinic of A.U.Th. at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki and in the adult unit of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (E.KE.PSY.E.). Additionally, she has gained extensive clinical and therapeutic experience providing her services at the Mental Health Center of the Western Sector of Thessaloniki, at the Psychiatric Clinic of Papageorgiou General Hospital, and in private psychotherapeutic centers. She has completed a two-year training program in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at E.KE.PSY.E. and continues to specialize in psychoanalytic practice through ongoing educational programs and supervision under the auspices of the Northern Greek Psychoanalytic Society (2019-present). Her goal is to promote the mental health and well-being of her patients in a framework of safety and trust, with a focus on the needs and objectives of each individual.

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.

Topali Ioanna is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete in 2012 and subsequently pursued her studies in Clinical Psychology (MSc) at the Medical School of the University of Newcastle. She has completed her training in (MSc) Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Family Therapy in London in collaboration with the University of Bedfordshire. She has worked as a Psychologist in public mental health facilities in London for over a decade, primarily with children and families, as well as privately with adults and couples. Her work focuses on cultivating a compassionate, authentic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship.

Serif Damadoglou Ekrem is a Specialist Psychiatrist – Psychotherapist with private practices in Komotini and Xanthi. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's degree from the Hellenic Open University. He completed his rural service at the General Hospital – Health Center of Kos "Hippocrates." He received his psychiatric training at the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Katerini and the University Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis. During his specialization in Psychiatry, he trained in Neurology at the 2nd Neurological Clinic of the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki “AHEPA.” Alongside providing services at his private practice, Serif Damadoglou works at the University Psychiatric Clinic of the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis and is a Psychiatrist at the Counseling & Accessibility Structure of the Democritus University of Thrace. He has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of mental disorders. Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder) and psychotic disorders are the focus of his interest. The physician has adopted the biopsychosocial model of modern psychiatry and applies psychotherapeutic methods, while in cases requiring pharmacological treatment, he follows the most recent clinical guidelines. Finally, he issues certificates and attestations for all legal uses.

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).

Gkelis Mixalis is a psychologist, holding a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from the University of Sheffield, with specialization in Person-Centered Psychotherapy through the experiential program "Roots" at the ICPS College in Athens. He is a certified therapist by the European Association of Psychotherapy (EAP) and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). He has been residing and working in Thessaloniki since 2017, where he practices psychotherapy in person or online, with extensive experience as a psychologist in clinical settings, in the fields of refugee support and child protection. Alongside his professional practice, he continuously expands his knowledge and enhances his personal skills by participating in personal supervision and therapy.

Papadatou Efi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, trained in the Synthetic Systemic Psychotherapy model (Laboratory of Human Relations Research) with postgraduate studies in Child Psychology at UCLAN and certification in couples counseling therapy. Additionally, the specialist holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire, recognized by the Ministry of Education, and has completed a 50-hour training program in "Support and Grief Counseling for Children, Adolescents, and Bereaved Families" at "Merimna" - Thessaloniki Counseling Center, an organization dedicated to the care of children and families dealing with illness and death. In her office, a comfortable and welcoming space for the client, she provides individual and group counseling and psychotherapy (for adolescents and adults), couples counseling and therapy, family psychotherapy, as well as parental counseling aimed at improving communication, creative conflict resolution, and effective management of behavioral problems.

Mauromatakis Konstantinos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Experiential and Somatically Focused Psychotherapy (a four-year experiential program at the Greek Focusing Center). He has completed both basic and advanced training in EMDR Psychotherapy through an accredited program by the EMDR Europe Association. He has worked as a psychologist and psychotherapist in public and private institutions, all supporting numerous individuals with traumatic backgrounds, where EMDR is applied as part of the therapeutic process.

Delliou Euanthia is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki since 2013. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, has specialized in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy, and has additionally trained in Cognitive Behavioral, Systemic, and Supportive Psychotherapy. In her private practice, following an initial diagnostic evaluation and depending on the request and needs of each patient, she provides counseling services, psychotherapy, and/or pharmacological treatment. She addresses the full spectrum of adult psychiatric disorders, with particular expertise in the treatment of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, psychosomatic symptoms, as well as in managing interpersonal relationship issues. She does not treat substance or gambling addictions. She is a member of the Medical Association of Thessaloniki and the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy.

Thomas Palikrousis is a Psychologist (UEL), certified Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist (EEGSPS), Dietitian-Nutritionist (ATEITH), and Food Technologist (ATEITH), twice awarded scholarships by the State Scholarship Foundation (IKY). He holds four postgraduate degrees (MSc) in Aging and Chronic Disease Management (HOU), Quality Management and Food Industry Production Organization (ATEITH), Quality Assurance (HOU), and Food Chemistry (AUTH). He is a doctoral candidate at the Department of Food Science and Technology (DIPE), a student in the Department of Agriculture at the University of Western Macedonia, and a postgraduate student in Applied Developmental Psychology (HOU).

His professional work focuses on bridging theory and practice through an interdisciplinary approach. Specifically, he practices privately as a Psychologist, having provided mental health services at the Student Counseling and Support Center (KSSF) of the University of Macedonia (PAMAK). As a Dietitian-Nutritionist, alongside operating a private practice, he has collaborated with professional and amateur sports clubs. As a Food Technologist, he has worked with numerous food industries, contributing to the design of products that have received significant awards at the International Taste Awards and Healthy Diet Awards. Additionally, he is a researcher at the International Hellenic University (DIPE) and has served as a faculty member at a private university college in collaboration with the state University of Essex (United Kingdom), independently teaching courses in the BSc (Hons) Dietetics (Applied) program. Finally, he is a member of the Sports Nutrition Working Group and the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Committee of the Pan-Hellenic Association of Dietitians-Nutritionists, as well as the association's representative for the Florina Prefecture.