Mrs Smaro Karika

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

“Mental health diploma counsellor, ICPS College. "Hello! I'm Smaro, a mental health counselor, specializing in anxiety, panic attacks & personal crises of the individual. My work is to help you understand better yourself, your crisis and difficulties so that you can strengthen your mental resilience in order to evolve in a more balanced and positive direction in life.”

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About Me

I offer a confidential and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. My aim is to help you navigate life’s challenges, fostering clarity and developing practical strategies for positive change. As a licensed mental health counsellor, I am committed to professional, client-centred support. We can work together to understand your unique experiences. Together, we will build resilience, moving forward at your own pace.

Approach

Grounded in training at ICPS College, I guide sessions with steady curiosity and practical focus that helps shape your goals into manageable steps. I work with clients in Thessaloniki and remotely in English or Greek, keeping sessions paced to your energy and availability. We use mindfulness exercises, problem-solving, brief meditative practices and mediated dialogue where helpful, alongside short reflections between meetings to track progress. This way suits adults and older clients facing transitions, anxiety or relationship strain who want clear, collaborative support.

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Basic Information

Not taking new referrals

Θεσσαλονίκη, Greece

Services

Individual psychological support sessions with a person-centered approach, positive psychology and mindfulness tools, in a safe and supportive context to take the first step towards calmness and self-awareness.

Mindfulness

The awareness that arises when we carefully observe what we experience in each moment in the present, with kindness and permissiveness, without judgment.

Services Offered:

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Mediation
A structured process in which a neutral third party helps people in conflict reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
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Mental Health Nursing
Nursing care specialised in mental health, providing assessment, medication management, and ongoing support for people with psychiatric conditions.
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Crisis Support & Counselling
Emergency emotional support and counselling for people in acute psychological distress, available at the point of need.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Crisis Counselling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
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MBT (Mentalisation-Based Therapy)
A therapy that strengthens the ability to understand one's own mental states and those of others, improving emotional regulation and relationships.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

Works With:

•Adults
•Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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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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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Professional Title:

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor
A counselor licensed to provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

Qualifications

Diploma

ICPS College of Humanistic sciences

Year: 2025

Registrations

Mental Health Counsellor

Diploma in Counseling

Service Area

Karika Smaragdi my anasa therapy

In-person & Online

Thessaloniki, Θεσσαλονίκη

Greece