Therapeutic Approach
Mind & Being. Two facets. One care.
Modern psychiatry is not “let me give you a pill”, nor “I’ll refer you to psychotherapy and we’ll see”. It is the individualised selection of the right tools from a coherent framework of care — where those tools work together rather than compete.
The biopsychosocial model
Mental health emerges from the interaction of three dimensions: our biology (genetics, neurochemistry, physical health), our psychology (thoughts, feelings, defence mechanisms, history) and our social context (relationships, work, economic circumstances, culture). Neglecting even one of these dimensions produces neglectful treatment.
At Mindbeing, the initial assessment looks at all of you. We may discuss genetic predisposition alongside your relationship with your parents; your sleep alongside work deadlines; your temperament alongside serotonin chemistry. The care plan flows from there.
Three pillars of treatment
Pillar 1 — Medication
When the clinical picture indicates it, the right medication is an equal, effective and — when chosen and monitored properly — safe tool. It is not a “last resort” nor an “easy fix”. It is a clinical decision made together with you, after discussing benefits, side effects and expected course. No medication is prescribed without informed consent.
Pillar 2 — Psychotherapy (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT)
CBT is the most studied and best-evidenced form of psychotherapy worldwide, with the strongest efficacy data for anxiety, depression, OCD and insomnia. It focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviours — and how changes in one factor influence the other two. At Mindbeing, CBT is typically planned over 12–20 sessions, with clear goals and regular reassessment.
Pillar 3 — rTMS (Q4 2026)
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is a non-invasive technique that stimulates specific regions of the brain, with strong evidence in treatment-resistant depression and OCD. Mindbeing will be among the first private practices in Thessaloniki to offer rTMS — from Q4 2026.
When family is involved
In certain cases — particularly in psychotic disorders, dementia, eating disorders, or when the behavioural plan affects everyday life at home — involving a family member can multiply the effectiveness of treatment.
Such involvement always takes place with the explicit consent of the patient. The family’s role is not to “supplement” the therapy but to support it where life actually happens.
Every path at Mindbeing begins with a first session. Let’s begin.