Psychotherapists in Prefecture of Thessaloniki

Irina Mrvoliak-Theodoropoulou is a Doctor of Psychology (PhD) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a licensed psychologist–psychotherapist with training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her professional background combines clinical practice, academic teaching, and participation in research programs, shaping a therapeutic approach grounded in scientific evidence and critical thinking.She provides individual psychotherapy for adults within a safe, structured, and collaborative framework, offering space for the exploration of personal difficulties, lived experiences, and patterns of thought and behavior that influence daily life and relationships. The therapeutic process is tailored to each individual’s needs, goals, and life context, with respect for their personal pace and values.Her clinical work supports individuals who wish to manage anxiety, emotional distress, interpersonal difficulties, issues of self-esteem and assertiveness, life transitions, or the need for deeper self-understanding. The therapeutic framework addresses a broad range of concerns, from current challenges to more persistent or long-standing difficulties, with emphasis on functionality and stability.Sessions are currently conducted online, while in-person sessions will also be available starting May 2026.With respect, acceptance, and scientific integrity, her aim is to accompany each individual safely and empathically on their personal path toward understanding, empowerment, and meaningful change.

Dalla Danai is a Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice. She is a licensed psychologist and a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy, an integrated, synthetic, and evidence-based model in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mindfulness, and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy at the Center for Psychotherapy and Modern Applied Psychology (Konstantinos Valavanis). She has attended postgraduate and continuing education seminars in Group-Analytical Psychotherapy, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5, Positive Psychology, Guided Imagery, Management of Parental Separation and Divorce, and the practical application of Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy in the therapeutic approach to numerous specific issues, among others. Currently, she is attending a continuing education seminar at the University of Athens on Cinema Therapy and a specialized training seminar at the University of Athens on Narrative, Dialogical, and Relational Approaches in Postmodernity in counseling and psychotherapy. She has voluntarily provided psychological services in the Psychosocial Care Team of the "Tunnel of Oppression" of the Non-Profit Organization "EA-Information, Understanding, Acceptance" and completed her practical training at the Afternoon Counseling Station of the KETHEA Diavasi.

Amygdala Marina is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a specialization in Clinical/Social Psychology. She completed her internship at the "G. Papanikolaou" Hospital in the Adult Psychiatric Clinic and holds a professional license to practice as a Psychologist. The Psychologist has extensive experience in the healthcare field. In her private practice, she handles a wide range of cases, focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she undertakes.

Tranta Elena is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. Having completed her studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, she moved to the United Kingdom, specifically to the University of Sheffield, where she pursued postgraduate studies in Counseling Psychology. Additionally, she received further training in Systemic - Family Therapy at the Institute of Systemic Thinking and Psychotherapy. She also holds certified postgraduate training from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on clinical psychology of children and adolescents as well as divorce management. She has experience working in various settings, both through internships and voluntary work. Finally, she has attended and participated in numerous postgraduate and scientific seminars.

The sessions are conducted exclusively in Greek

Kyriakou Thomai is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Marousi and Argos. She also collaborates with the Center for Speech, Language, and Learning "Spell" as a Family Counselor and Psychoeducator and is the co-founder of the company "Morfogenesis," which provides counseling, training, support, guidance for individuals and groups, and training through seminars in workplace environments. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Open University of England, focusing on developmental psychology and the role of the father in the Greek family. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies in Psychology at the same university, specializing in criminology, prevention, and semiotic analysis. Throughout her career, she specialized as a family and group therapist in the Synthetic - Systemic approach at the Laboratory of Human Relations and as a couple therapist in the Emotionally Focused Therapy direction at the EFT Greek Network. Additionally, she recently completed the Gestalt Coaching in Business & Organizations Program to enhance her awareness of workplace issues and conditions, which are highly relevant in today's era. With children, she works psychotherapeutically using the Therapeutic Play method and is a Certified Play Therapist from Play Therapy Greece. To date, she has continuously updated and further educated herself on scientific topics related to psychology, psychotherapy, and education, considering their contribution essential to her professional practice. Finally, her extensive studies, experience, and collaborators enable her to work psychotherapeutically with individuals at different life stages, concerns, and needs. She works with adults, couples, families, and groups addressing issues such as the management of negative or intense emotions, low self-esteem, the creation and maintenance of functional relationships, and existential matters.

Alexandros Ananiadis Bassias is a licensed Psychologist (License No. 9225/14) since 2015, specializing in online therapy in Greek and English.

He has worked in both public and private mental health settings, including the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, the Mental Health Center of Rethymno, and the Hellenic Red Cross Hospital. He has also contributed to research projects at the London Business School and Queen Mary University of London.

Besides his clinical and research experience, he has been actively involved with entrepreneurship, negotiations and conflict resolutions.

Alex holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete, a Master’s in Decision-Making Psychology from University College London (UCL), and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (IBRT). He is also a trained negotiator from the Athens University of Economics and Business.

His approach to therapy focuses on collaboration, transparency, and clear, practical goals. He aims not only to help people manage challenges like anxiety and depression but also to boost positive relations, resilience, self-confidence, and overall well-being.

Ioannis Tsakiris is a Psychologist with an academic background in Psychology and a postgraduate specialization in Neuropsychology. He studied at the Universiteit van Amsterdam and at the Mitropolitiko College, where he completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, deepening his understanding of the relationship between brain function, cognition, and behavior.Since 2025, he has been practicing as a Psychologist in Greece, providing online therapy sessions within a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. He has experience supporting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety and mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, anger management difficulties, and challenges in interpersonal relationships. He also works with trauma-related experiences and is committed to the empowerment and psychological support of LGBTQI+ individuals, approaching each person with respect for their uniqueness and identity.His therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, scientific evidence, and individualized care, aiming to foster meaningful personal growth, emotional resilience, and overall psychological well-being.

Dafni Tzella is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and an MSc in Special Education from the University of Macedonia. She trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, and her specialization in Anxiety Disorders and Depression is notable. In her practice, she addresses a wide range of cases, utilizing her scientific expertise with the aim of providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Papigkioti Kleoniki MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. From the beginning of her career, she was deeply moved by supporting individuals experiencing difficulties, which led her to work both professionally and through internships in organizations that protect children and women who have suffered abuse. She has focused on clinical training in Mental Health through her participation in postgraduate programs at Papageorgiou Hospital, as well as at Aeginiteio Hospital, while simultaneously enriching her clinical experience through her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health at the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Throughout her professional career, she has worked therapeutically with children, adolescents, and adults, supporting individuals of all ages and identities in their unique challenges. What she loves most about her work is walking alongside each person on their path of self-awareness and self-management, creating a safe space for meaningful change and development.

Η Κουκουρίκη Χριστίνα είναι Ψυχολόγος και Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης, προσφέροντας υπηρεσίες ατομικής, ζεύγους και οικογενειακής ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής. Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας από το Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης με μεταπτυχιακό στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου με θέμα Κοινωνική Πολιτική και Πολιτισμικές Διαστάσεις και εξειδίκευση στη Συμβουλευτική και τον Προσανατολισμό (ΑΣΠΑΙΤΕ). Διαθέτει πρόσθετη επιμόρφωση στην Συμβουλευτική Σταδιοδρομίας και στην Εκπαίδευση Ενηλίκων και είναι πιστοποιημένη Εκπαιδεύτρια Ενηλίκων. Έχει ολοκληρωμένη εκπαίδευση και επιμορφώσεις στη Συστημική Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική και ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια είναι μέλος της Συστημικής Εταιρείας Βορείου Ελλάδος και Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας (EFTA-CIM). Για 12 χρόνια έχει υπάρξει ενεργό μέλος και για ένα διάστημα πρόεδρος του Παρατηρητηρίου για τα Δικαιώματα στο χώρο της Ψυχικής Υγείας. Διαθέτει εικοσαετή εργασιακή εμπειρία σε διάφορα πλαίσια. Εργάζεται ως Ψυχολόγος σε Δήμο, όπου παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχο-κοινωνικής στήριξης, συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας σε άτομα και οικογένειες. Κύρια έμφαση της δουλειάς της είναι οι δυσκολίες σε θέματα ψυχικής υγείας, όπως κατάθλιψη, στρες, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, απώλειες, ψυχώσεις κλπ αλλά και τα γενικότερα προβλήματα που προκύπτουν από αναπηρίες, ασθένειες και άλλα δύσκολα γεγονότα ζωής. Επί σειρά ετών εργάστηκε ως Σύμβουλος Σταδιοδρομίας σε Σχολεία Δεύτερης Ευκαιρίας και σε προγράμματα Συμβουλευτικής Ανέργων, ως υπεύθυνη και εκπαιδεύτρια των Σχολών Γονέων. Από το 2007 έχει διεξάγει σεμινάρια ως Εκπαιδεύτρια Ενηλίκων κυρίως σε ομάδες γονέων, εργαζομένων, επαγγελματιών και σε άλλες ομάδες ενηλίκων. Ακόμη, υπήρξε συντονίστρια ομάδας για την κατάθλιψη για δέκα χρόνια. Τέλος, απέκτησε πολύτιμη κλινική εμπειρία ασκούμενη σε δημόσιες και μη δομές ψυχικής υγείας και σε μη κυβερνητικές οργανώσεις, όπως το Παιδοψυχιατρικό του Ιπποκράτειου νοσοκομείου, το Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης, τα Κέντρα Ψυχικής Υγείας κεντρικού και δυτικού (Αμπελοκήπων) τομέα, το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης, το Κρατικό Θεραπευτήριο Λέρου, το Πολυϊατρείο PRAKSIS, το Πολύκεντρο Δήμου Μυτιλήνης, την Εταιρεία Σπαστικών Βορείου Ελλάδος, την ΑΡΣΙΣ, την Εθελοντική Εργασία κλπ.

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.

Sidiropoulou Sofia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Thermi. She studied Business Administration in Uster, Switzerland, graduating in 1988. She collaborated with various companies and chose to pursue a Master's degree in Human Resources. Through her experience in occupational psychology, she developed an interest in psychotherapy and professionally expanded into the field of Integrative Counseling in Greece, where she graduated in 2018 as a Mental Health Counselor (Integrative Counseling at the Athens Synthesis Centre, certified by COSCA Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland). To deepen her knowledge, she attended a course during 2020/21 with Professor Lampros Stavrou of Clinical Psychology at the University of Ioannina, titled "Stages of Psychosocial Emotional Development & Psychodynamic Defense Mechanisms in Psychotherapeutic Practice." She followed educational and experiential approach groups, Body-Centered Gestalt (Stathis Lazaris, B.Sc. Body Psychotherapist, Athens), and has participated in open and closed Systemic Constellation groups (Bert Hellinger). Additionally, she graduated in 2024 with a degree in Applied Psychology / BSc Hons in Applied Psychology (University of Derby) at Mediterranean College in Thessaloniki. Finally, the specialist completed her training as a Group Analyst at the Hellenic Network of Group Analysts (EDOA), Athens, in 2025. 

Komninou Eui is a Psychologist, graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a professional license to practice. She conducts online counseling and psychotherapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous education and professional development, having attended numerous seminars and specialized training programs. Since 2023, she has gained valuable experience by completing her internship at the Mental Health Center of the Armed Forces. She has engaged in both psychological assessment using psychometric tools and individual and group sessions with children, adolescents, adults, and families, addressing issues such as addiction management, bridging family relationships, couples therapy, parental counseling, self-image improvement, and enhancing self-awareness. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where authentic connection and meaningful psychological support are cultivated with respect for the uniqueness of each individual, through an approach grounded in empathy and acceptance. She invests in creating a trusting space where the individual can freely express themselves without fear of judgment. In this context, particular emphasis is placed on psychological safety, confidentiality, and a consistent therapeutic relationship, taking into account the needs, experiences, and uniqueness of each person.

Tsitenidou Natasa is a Clinical Psychologist - Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, licensed to practice. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of East London (UEL), England, in 2020, and subsequently pursued her postgraduate studies at the same university in the program entitled “MSc – Clinical and Community Psychology.” Her practical internship during her studies was completed at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki “Hippokration.” Her training continued at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (HSCBP) in Thessaloniki, in the three-year adult program and later in the one-year program for children and adolescents. Additionally, she has participated in the educational program titled “Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Approaches (TF-CBT, CPT, DBT-PTSD, PE)” at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies (SCBS). Currently, she practices professionally in a private office and provides online psychotherapy sessions, following the Cognitive Behavioral approach. You can schedule your session immediately!

Saliverou Elisavet is a Psychologist - Psychoeducator - Psychotherapist, holding a Master's degree (MSc) in Counseling Psychology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Excellence Scholarship), with studies in Psychology, Education (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), and Social Work (University of West Attica). She has been trained in Systemic – Family Psychotherapy and maintains a private Counseling – Psychotherapy practice. Simultaneously, she is responsible for the Counseling Service and social initiatives of HEN Athens and coordinates educational and psychoeducational programs for children, adolescents, adults, and parents. She has collaborated with organizations such as ELIZA, the "Together for the Child" hotline, SOS Children's Villages, and the Social Psychiatry Company P. Sakellaropoulos. She applies an integrative therapeutic approach (Systemic, Psychoanalytic, Narrative, Art Therapy) to various mental health issues of children, adolescents, and adults.

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.

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.