Dimitra

Ms Dimitra Malaki, MA

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

“As a mental health counsellor, my role is to support people of all ages deal with their concerns and explore themselves.”

About Me

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece. I treat anxiety, mood and eating disorders, relationship issues, and low self-esteem. I use counseling, psychology, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy.

Approach

I have been affected by several therapeutic modalities such as Psychoanalytic (deal with the unconscious mind), Psychodynamic (the way unconscious memories-feelings-emotions-thoughts affect current life), Person-centered (empathetic approach, each person has the capacity for personal growth), Existential (fear of the unknown, meaninglessness, isolation, freedom or a responsibility to make the best choices), Gestalt (sees the human mind and behavior as a whole) and CBT (aims to reduce symptoms and challenge distorted thought patterns). I believe that among the different therapeutic approaches therapists/mental health counselors need to examine clients’ presenting issues in order to decide which therapeutic approach will better help them to deal with their issues. Part of my continuing learning is my participation in voluntary organizations, my attendance in psychology-related seminars, my engagement in personal therapy and supervision.

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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I offer individual therapeutic sessions to adults from different backgrounds via Telehealth.

Part of my role as a Mental Health Counselor, is to support - encourage people to achieve their aims, and accompany them while they will be exploring themselves.

I pay special attention to the therapeutic relationship, which seems to be the variable that can facilitate change. The therapeutic relationship with my clients is characterized by equality, respect, care, genuineness, openness and acceptance. I believe those characteristics can contribute to creating this kind of environment that inspires others to feel safe.

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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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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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions

Mental Health Counselor

Qualifications

Master of Arts

The University of Sheffield

Service Areas

Dimitra Malaki

In-person & Online

Thessaloniki, Macedonia

Greece

Thessaloniki, Greece