Mrs Smaro Karika

Mental Health Counselor

Verified

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

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

Thessaloniki, Greece

In-person & Online

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.

Services Offered:

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

Works With:

Adults
Elderly
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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.
Cancer Support
The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.
Divorce Coping
The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.
Gender Identity & Self-Image
A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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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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