Athanasia

Mrs Athanasia Kyrgia, MD

Child Psychotherapist

“Child and adolescent psychiatry focuses on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders in children, adolescents, and families.”

About Me

I work with children, adolescents, and their families to understand and address mental health challenges. My approach involves careful assessment to diagnose difficulties and create tailored treatment plans. We also focus on prevention, equipping families with tools to build resilience. My aim is to create a supportive space. Here, young people can grow towards emotional well-being, and families find clearer paths forward together.

Approach

Careful assessment shapes how diagnosis, treatment and prevention translate into practical steps for each young person and their caregivers. In my Thessaloniki clinic I work face-to-face, pacing sessions to the child’s tempo while meeting parents between appointments to share observations and adjust plans. Sessions mix short, focused tasks, play-based moments for under-fives, and collaborative goal-setting with adolescents so progress is measurable and understandable. Families navigating adoption, disability or separation often find this structured, steady approach helps them feel clearer and more capable.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Adoption

    The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Disability Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    A formal psychological evaluation to determine the nature and extent of a disability, often used for support planning or service access.

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Physical Disability

    A condition that limits physical functioning, mobility, or stamina, which can carry psychological impacts including adjustment, identity, and social challenges.

Professional Title:

  • Child Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist specialising in the emotional and psychological needs of children, often using play and creative techniques.

Credentials

Registrations

Μedical Association of Thessaloniki; Greece

CHILD AND Adolescent Psychiatrist

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine

Democritus University of Thrace

Service Areas

Mrs Athanasia Kyrgia M.D.

In-person

Thessaloniki, Macedonia

Greece

Thessaloniki, Greece