Smaro

Mrs Smaro Karika

Therapeutic 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

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:

  • Mediation

    A structured process in which a neutral third party helps people in conflict reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

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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
  • 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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  • 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:

  • Therapeutic Counselor

    A counselor providing therapeutic support to help clients work through emotional and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Qualifications

Level 5 Pearson Btec Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

ICPS College of Humanistic Sciences

Year: 2024

Service Areas

Karika Smaragdi my anasa therapy

In-person & Online

Thessaloniki, Θεσσαλονίκη

Greece

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Θεσσαλονίκη, Greece