Psychotherapists in Thessaly

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.

Maria Zisaki is a Mental Health Consultant - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Larissa. She studied Social Sciences with a focus on Psychology and Sociology at the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom, and holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Clinical and Community Psychology with Distinction from the University of East London. Additionally, she holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Social Research from the University of Northumbria in the United Kingdom. She has completed a four-year training program in Systemic Psychotherapy and Family Therapy at the Counseling and Psychotherapy Institute NIMA. Furthermore, she has been trained in Psychoeducation and Management of Anxiety and Depression, Couples Counseling and Therapy, Parental Separation Management, and Parenting during School Age at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a one-year training cycle in Gestalt and LGBTQ+ Counseling for Sexual Diversity and Gender Identities at the University of the Aegean. She has been further educated in the introductory model of Group Psychotherapy by Irvin Yalom (ISOPS), Psychological First Aid for COVID-19 (Public Health England), and the Development of Strategies for Men Who Use Violence in Personal Relationships (ATV). She provides career counseling services to adults with an emphasis on gender dimensions. Finally, she has authored studies, articles, and educational materials, and her professional development is ongoing.

Spyros Kardoulias is a licensed Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Trikala. After completing undergraduate studies in Psychology, he pursued postgraduate studies in Neuropsychology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Additionally, he has been trained in Adult Psychotherapy through the four-year program of the Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies, where he also received theoretical training in CBT for Children and Adolescents. He has experience as a neuropsychologist in rehabilitation centers and privately as a psychotherapist.

Clinical Psychologist - Member of the Freud~Lacan Psychoanalytic Society of Athens, in collaboration with the Le pari de Lacan Psychoanalytic Society of France.

Main practice location: Volos

Secondary: Athens

Intermediary: Toulouse-Paris

Clinical orientation: psychoanalytic (*Jacques Lacan*)

Request for initial appointment: by telephone

Session duration: variable

The cost of sessions is determined during and after the first appointment. Criticism and evaluation are neither requested nor encouraged.

Dafermou Stelina is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in the center of Volos. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department at the University of East London. Following her academic studies, she completed a master's program titled "Clinical and Community Psychology" at the University of East London in 2019. From 2020 to the present, she has been training in the educational program of the Hellenic Association of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (GACBP) as a psychotherapist. The therapeutic framework addresses anxiety disorders (social phobia, panic attacks, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, specific phobia (zoophobia, etc.)), mood disorders (depression), obsessive-compulsive disorders (obsessions, compulsions), trauma-related disorders (post-traumatic stress, acute stress), somatic symptom disorders (illness anxiety), eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating), sleep disorders (insomnia, hypersomnia), perfectionism, couple therapy, counseling support on issues of gender identity, bullying, racism, domestic violence, and separation.

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.

Zavaligkou Artemis is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Volos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is pursuing postgraduate training in Systemic Family Psychotherapy. She has completed an e-learning program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she actively participates in volunteer activities focused on individuals with disabilities and their families. Finally, she is involved in raising awareness among volunteer bone marrow donors for the "Vision of Hope" Association.

My name is Giorgos Mylonas, I am a Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist and a specialist in Acupuncture. I maintain a private practice in Trikala and offer online psychotherapy sessions. BRIEFLY - Graduated from medical school at the University of Ioannina - Residency at the University Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA - Postgraduate training at Fountain Way Hospital, UK - Specialization in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Certification in Acupuncture (ICMART). I studied at the medical school of the University of Ioannina from where I graduated in 2011. In 2012, I gained clinical experience as a psychiatric liaison at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. In 2013, I served as a community doctor at Kos General Hospital. In 2014 I started my speciality in psychiatry at the Leros State Infirmary, where I participated in the acute patient department, psychosocial rehabilitation structures and PIKPA (cases with autism, neurodevelopmental syndromes, mental retardation). At the same time, my training in psychotherapy began. I then worked at Fountain Way Hospital in England, a psychiatric hospital with numerous clinics such as psychogeriatrics and adult and psychiatric intensive care units. I completed my specialisation at the University Hospital of Thessaloniki, AHEPA, in the 3rd Psychiatric Clinic. During my speciality, I was trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy while conducting psychotherapeutic sessions with outpatients. During the same period, I additionally attended a multi-year Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBT) programme. Later, I participated in a 2-year medical acupuncture programme (traditional-western) and received certification (ICMART). I worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist in the psychiatric clinic of the University Hospital of Larissa for three years. I was in charge of the psychogeriatric department. In 2023, I started my Master's degree at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki titled Neurosciences and Neurodegenerative Diseases. My surgery provides services for the entire spectrum of mental health (psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, or combination). Additional acupuncture sessions for smoking cessation and pain conditions (migraines, back pain, gonalgia, cervical syndromes, etc.). The surgery has easy access to a parking area and provides easy access to the elderly and people with mobility problems and disabilities. There is the possibility of home visits and online sessions.

Η Μπακόλα Ευαγγελία είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc, PhD και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Λάρισα. Είναι απόφοιτος του τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, ενώ κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Ειδίκευσης στην Ψυχική Υγεία και Διδακτορικό Δίπλωμα από το ίδιο πανεπιστημιακό ίδρυμα. Στη διατριβή της πραγματεύτηκε το θέμα της επίδρασης των πρόδρομων συμπτωμάτων και της ψυχοκοινωνικής λειτουργικότητας στην εξέλιξη των ψυχωτικών διαταραχών. Από το 2000 κατέχει άδεια άσκησης επαγγέλματος του ψυχολόγου και παρέχει υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες. Είναι εκπαιδευόμενη στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία και παρακολουθεί το τετραετές πρόγραμμα ειδίκευσης της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων και επιμορφωτικών προγραμμάτων στις ακόλουθες θεματικές ενότητες: συστημική συμβουλευτική, συμβουλευτική και θεραπεία ζεύγους και οικογένειας, ψυχοεκπαίδευση στη διπολική διαταραχή, εξαρτήσεις, ψυχοκοινωνική υποστήριξη χρονίως πασχόντων, δημιουργική γραφή κλπ. Κάθε χρόνο στα πλαίσια της συνεχιζόμενης εκπαίδευσης, παρακολουθεί και συμμετέχει με ανακοινώσεις σε σεμινάρια και επιστημονικά συνέδρια ψυχολογίας και ψυχιατρικής. Εργάστηκε ως Υπεύθυνη Ψυχολόγος στην Ψυχιατρική κλινική της Λάρισας «Ιπποκράτειο Θεραπευτήριο» κατά το χρονικό διάστημα 2002-2021, όπου παρείχε υπηρεσίες διάγνωσης, αξιολόγησης, συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης σε άτομα και ομάδες που παρουσιάζουν ψυχωτικές, συναισθηματικές, αγχώδεις και άλλες διαταραχές. Συντόνισε θεραπευτικές ομάδες, ομάδες γνωστικής ενδυνάμωσης ατόμων με ήπια γνωστική εξασθένηση και άνοια, ενώ συμμετείχε σε θεραπευτική ομάδα δραματοθεραπείας. Επιπλέον, από το 2005 έως το 2008 εργάστηκε ως στέλεχος συμβουλευτικής σε πρόγραμμα της Νομαρχιακής Αυτοδιοίκησης Λάρισας, ενώ παρείχε εθελοντικά υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε ασθενείς με AIDS στη Μονάδα Ειδικών Λοιμώξεων του Νοσοκομείου Ευαγγελισμός κατά τα έτη 2001-2002. Στο πλαίσιο της μεταπτυχιακής της εξειδίκευσης εκπαιδεύτηκε σε θέματα απώλειας, πένθους και απειλητικών για τη ζωή ασθενειών, ενώ πραγματοποίησε την κλινική της άσκηση στο Ψυχολογικό Τμήμα της Ψυχιατρικής κλινικής του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου, όπου συμμετείχε στη χορήγηση, αξιολόγηση και ερμηνεία ψυχομετρικών δοκιμασιών.

Nikolaidou Eleni is a Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Trikala. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She initially specialized in the psychiatric clinic of the State Mental Hospital of Leros and subsequently completed her specialty at the 3rd Psychiatric Clinic of the University Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA. She served as a rural doctor at the regional clinic of Pagoneri based at the Neurokopi Health Center. She gained clinical experience in the United Kingdom, specifically at Fountain Way Hospital, a hospital unit consisting of an adult psychiatric clinic, a community psychiatric unit, and two psychogeriatric wards where patients over 65 years old with various conditions such as dementia, psychosis, depression, anxiety disorders, and sleep disorders were hospitalized. During her specialty training, she received extensive training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive-Analytical Psychotherapy, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Her practice provides services covering the full spectrum of mental health (psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, or a combination). The therapeutic approach is individualized and determined based on personal needs and preferences. Home visits and online sessions are available.

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

Giannikou Eui is a Clinical Psychologist practicing privately in the city of Volos. She began her studies in the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and continued with a postgraduate specialization (MSc) in Clinical and Community Psychology at the University of East London, acquiring therapeutic tools from Cognitive, Systemic, and Narrative approaches. Concurrently, she attended relevant training programs in Divorce Management, Support for Cancer Patients, and Eating Disorders. Currently, in her private practice, she provides therapy individually, in groups, and online, while frequently organizing psychoeducation groups. Finally, she is a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Papadatou Konstantina is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Volos. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Panteion University of Athens, as well as in Nursing from the School of Health Sciences of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She possesses a Master's degree in Health Unit Administration from the Hellenic Open University. She has been trained in the Psychoanalytic Direction at the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens. For many years, she worked as a Psychologist in the Social Solidarity Network "Synypartixi" and as a private Psychologist in Athens. In addition to her private practice in Volos, she is professionally active in the Mobile Unit of Magnesia for Mental Health in Volos. She has also worked for several years in public hospitals and clinics in Athens. She continuously attends scientific seminars and participates in conferences as part of her ongoing and lifelong education. She is a member of the Association of Greek Psychologists and the Association of Psychologists of Thessaly. She has many years of scientific and professional experience in the fields of interpersonal relationships, anxiety and depressive disorders, as well as issues of gender identity and sexuality.