Psychologists in the Western suburbs of Athens

Aggeletaki Arxontoula is a Psychologist with a private practice in Piraeus. She graduated from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology (majoring in Psychology) at the University of Ioannina and studied Psychology at Coventry University. She has experience and works with issues such as anxiety and mood disorders, personal development and relationship problems, grief, self-esteem and self-image improvement, phobias, and more.

Anita Prodromou, always respecting the uniqueness of each individual, is a PhD candidate at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom. She is a Psychologist and has been operating a private practice in Piraeus (near the train and metro station) since 2012. She is a member of the SEPS, BPS, and BACP. She holds a degree in Integrative Counselling with a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Essex. Additionally, she holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Counselling from the University of Derby. She is also certified by the BPS as a supervisor of psychology students and professionals. Her approach is Integrative Counselling, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as Person-Centered Therapy, always respecting the individual. The focus of the therapeutic process depends on each unique case. Following the initial assessment session, the most appropriate therapeutic approach is selected based on evidence-based research as the most effective method for each individual. Sessions are available for adults, adolescents, young adults, children, families, and couples.

Therapy Peristeri is a modern Center for Therapeutic Interventions in Peristeri that provides psychotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services both on an individual and group basis.

Therapy Peristeri - Xarisis Euthymios Kai Synergates is the founder and scientific director of the Special Therapies Center Therapy Peristeri and is an occupational therapist who offers great passion in his work.

At Therapy Peristeri, therapy begins with the human relationship. The center's team consists of experienced and dedicated therapists who love what they do and truly care for each individual. Through collaboration, respect, and a personalized approach, they create an environment of safety and trust where everyone can progress at their own pace. The team consists of Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists.

Specialized therapeutic services are provided for children, adolescents, and adults, aiming to develop skills and improve quality of life. The primary goal of the center’s team is to deliver high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

The team approaches each client with absolute responsibility, complete understanding, and always personalized care.

Dimitra Drakaki is a Clinical Psychologist who works privately, offering online therapy sessions in Greek, English and French. She holds a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a Master’s degree (MSc) in Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, and Health Psychology from Paris Nanterre University in France.

Her therapeutic practice is grounded in the psychodynamic model, with theoretical and clinical training obtained through the psychoanalytic program of Paris Nanterre University, complemented by further specialization through seminars and professional trainings at institutions such as ASM13 (Paris, France). In parallel, she is engaged in personal therapy and receives psychodynamic supervision.

Her clinical interests have led her to work with diverse populations and settings, including psychiatric clinics (ASM13 – Hôpital L’Eau-Vive, CH Fondation Vallée), medical and psychosocial support centers (CMP Philippe Paumelle, Centre Friends’ Play, SOS Children’s Villages), working with adults as well as children and adolescents. She has provided individual therapy and facilitated therapeutic groups, as well as groups for mental health professionals. Issues related to parenthood and family relationships are central to her research interests; she has explored women’s experiences of infertility and its connection to the biological and emotional dimensions of the female body.

Allowing her professional identity to be shaped through these experiences, she draws on a range of therapeutic tools that enable each individual to come into contact with a more authentic version of themselves. The aim of the therapeutic relationship is to create a safe space in which the client can process their experiences, reflect on their personal history, and develop greater awareness and freedom in relation to their choices and desires.

Rodokanakis Manolis is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and holds a master's degree in Counseling from the University of Edinburgh. He specializes in the treatment of acute anxiety cases and provides solutions for interpersonal relationship issues as well as cases of emotional difficulties. Finally, Mr. Rodokanakis is a member of the British Psychological Society and actively participates in nationwide conferences and counseling psychology seminars.

Maria Vogiatzi is a Psychologist & Systemic Family Psychotherapist licensed to practice, specializing in systemic-family therapy, and maintains a private practice in Acharnes. She is registered in the list of expert witnesses at the Single-Member Court of First Instance of Athens and appointed to conduct expert assessments. She studied psychology at Panteion University. Subsequently, she received further training from the British university Edexcel in the program "Specific Learning Difficulties-Dyslexia: Concept-Etiology-Diagnosis/Assessment" and was trained in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relationships.

She then specialized in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health of Aeginiteio Hospital. Afterwards, she obtained a master's degree in "School Counseling and Guidance" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is also certified in administering and evaluating the WISC-V intelligence test as well as in administering and interpreting projective tests (TAT, CAT, children's drawing). Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars and participated in research and conferences.

She has worked in a psychopedagogical center and in public primary and secondary education, providing school psychologist services. She has coordinated counseling groups for parents and adolescents. She has also worked as an adult educator in counseling programs. In her office, she offers counseling services and individual, couples, and family psychotherapy.

Η Πετρίνα Ρούσσου είναι Κλινική & Κοινοτική Ψυχολόγος (UEL) και Ειδ. Ψυχοδυναμική - Ψυχαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια (ΔΙ.ΚΕ.Ψ.Υ.), Προσωπική Ακαδημαϊκή Σύμβουλος, Διδάσκουσα και Επόπτρια στο τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Μητροπολιτικού Κολλεγίου (Oxford Brookes University). Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Πειραιά, παρέχοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας Δια ζώσης και Διαδικτυακά. Είναι μέλος του British Psychological Society (GMBPsS), διεθνές μέλος της American Psychological Association (APA) και δόκιμο μέλος της European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP) και της Εθνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (ΕΕΨΕ), διατηρώντας ενεργή παρουσία στην επιστημονική και θεραπευτική κοινότητα.

Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει κλινική εργασία σε νοσοκομειακό πλαίσιο, στο Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραιά, με συμμετοχή σε προγράμματα νοητικής ενδυνάμωσης και ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης του εξωτερικού νευρολογικού ιατρείου. Έπειτα, συνέχισε ερευνητικά και θεραπευτικά στο ΚΕΘΕΑ Εν Δράσει, σε ένα πρόγραμμα που εστιάζει στη συμβουλευτική, τη θεραπεία και την κοινωνική επανένταξη ατόμων με δυσκολίες εξάρτησης και εμπλοκής με το ποινικό σύστημα, ενισχύοντας τη σύνδεση της ψυχοκοινωνικής έρευνας με την κλινική πρακτική και την κοινοτική παρέμβαση. Παράλληλα, έχει αναπτύξει θεραπευτική εμπειρία με παιδιά, εφήβους, γονείς και ενήλικες σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών στον Πειραιά και στη Σύρο, διαμορφώνοντας μια σφαιρική και πολυεπίπεδη κατανόηση της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας. Στο θεραπευτικό της έργο, βασισμένη στην ψυχαναλυτική & ψυχοδυναμική της εκπαίδευση, προσεγγίζει την ψυχική ανάπτυξη και τις σχέσεις ως μια δυναμική διαδικασία που εξελίσσεται σε όλο το φάσμα της ζωής. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο εργάζεται με ζευγάρια, γονείς, παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, δουλεύοντας με τις ασυνείδητες διεργασίες, τους δεσμούς και τα σχεσιακά μοτίβα που διαμορφώνουν την εμπειρία του εαυτού και του άλλου. Η κλινική της πρακτική εστιάζει στη δημιουργία ενός σταθερού και ασφαλούς πλαισίου, όπου κάθε ηλικιακή και οικογενειακή ομάδα μπορεί να επεξεργαστεί το προσωπικό της νόημα, ενισχύοντας τη συναισθηματική κατανόηση, τη συμβολοποίηση και την ψυχική ωρίμανση.

Η ενασχόλησή της με διαφορετικές ηλικιακές ομάδες και ποικίλα θεραπευτικά αιτήματα ενίσχυσε μια βαθιά κατανόηση της δυναμικής της θεραπευτικής σχέσης και της αλληλεπίδρασης ανάμεσα στο βίωμα, την ιστορία και τον εσωτερικό κόσμο κάθε ανθρώπου. Μέσα από την ψυχαναλυτική οπτική, η θεραπεία δεν αποτελεί απλώς μια διαδικασία διαχείρισης δυσκολιών, αλλά ένα χώρο όπου το ασυνείδητο μπορεί να αποκτήσει φωνή και νόημα. Όπως συμβαίνει συχνά στη ζωή, επαναλαμβανόμενα μοτίβα, ανεξήγητα συναισθήματα ή σχέσεις που μας δυσκολεύουν κρύβουν βαθύτερες ρίζες. Η ψυχαναλυτική διαδικασία προσφέρει έναν ασφαλή τόπο εξερεύνησης, όπου τα κομμάτια της εμπειρίας μπορούν να συνδεθούν, τα κρυμμένα νοήματα να αναδυθούν και να δημιουργηθεί χώρος για ουσιαστική αλλαγή. Εκεί όπου η κατανόηση του ασυνείδητου συναντά την ανθρώπινη σχέση, ανοίγεται η δυνατότητα για μια πιο αυθεντική, ζωντανή και συνειδητή εμπειρία ζωής.

Η Μποντοζή Ροδάνθη είναι Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Νίκαια και στην Ελευσίνα, όπου προσφέρει ατομική και ομαδική ψυχοθεραπεία σε ενήλικες και εφήβους, καθώς και συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε γονείς και ζευγάρια. Τις υπηρεσίες της προσφέρει και διαδικτυακά.

Επιπλέον, εργάζεται από το 2007 σε κλινικά πλαίσια, όπως Μονάδες Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης. Έχει διατελέσει διευθύντρια και επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη σε θεραπευτικές δομές ενηλίκων, αποκτώντας πολύτιμη εμπειρία στην κλινική πράξη και στη διαχείριση θεραπευτικών ομάδων. Διαθέτει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ως Ψυχολόγος και έχει ολοκληρώσει πάνω από 500 ώρες εξειδικευμένης εκπαίδευσης στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT). Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος επιμορφωτικών προγραμμάτων και εκπαιδεύσεων σε όλη τη διάρκεια της καριέρας της, όπως για παράδειγμα στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αναλυτικής Ομαδικής και Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας. Επίσης έχει παρακολουθήσει διετή πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης στην Λακανική Ψυχανάλυση στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής. Είναι πιστοποιημένη στην Συμβουλευτική και τον Επαγγελματικό Προσανατολισμό από το Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακή εξειδίκευση στην Ειδική Αγωγή. Αυτή την περίοδο φοιτά στο Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών, με αντικείμενο την Παγκόσμια Υγεία και Ιατρική των Καταστροφών. Επιπλέον, κατέχει δεύτερο πανεπιστημιακό πτυχίο στην Κοινωνιολογία, κάτι που ενισχύει τη συστημική της προσέγγιση, στην κατανόηση του ανθρώπινου ψυχισμού μέσα στο κοινωνικό του πλαίσιο. Πιστεύει ότι η ψυχοθεραπεία είναι ένα βαθύ δώρο που προσφέρουμε στον εαυτό μας και μια διαδικασία που χρειάζεται χώρο, χρόνο και έναν ασφαλή άνθρωπο απέναντι. Για εκείνη η θεραπευτική σχέση είναι η καρδιά της διαδικασίας, εκεί χτίζεται η εμπιστοσύνη, η αποδοχή και τελικά η εσωτερική μεταμόρφωση, και αυτό που την κινητοποιεί είναι η στιγμή που ο άνθρωπος αρχίζει να εμπιστεύεται ξανά τον εαυτό του.

Xaroutiounian Roza is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of East London and has been trained in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy by the Psychological Support, Therapy, and Education Society – E.PSY.TH.E. She has also completed the program "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy," as well as the "Medical Psychology" program at the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, further enhancing her scientific expertise in relationship issues, family dynamics, and the connection between mental and physical processes, contributing to comprehensive and holistic support for her clients. In her practice, she manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she works with.

Psychologist Sampatakaki Dimitra maintains her practice in Haidari, offering specialized psychological support services. She addresses phobias and psychosomatic disorders, while assisting in the improvement of self-esteem and self-image. She provides counseling to parents and children, as well as support in managing anxiety, panic attacks, grief, and sexual disorders. With knowledge and empathy, she stands by those seeking meaningful assistance.

Vasilakis Kostis is a licensed Psychologist who offers psychotherapeutic sessions to adolescents and adults. His goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship characterized by empathy and acceptance, where the individual can explore the self and develop innate abilities within a safe and understanding environment.

He has worked in organizations such as the Ministry of Labor and in private therapeutic settings, providing counseling and psychological support, administering psychometric instruments, and collaborating closely with families.

He studied Psychology at the University of Nicosia and Communication at Panteion University. He has been trained in Systemic Therapy and specializes in Person-Centered and Focusing/Experiential Psychotherapy.

Stefanos Gkogkornas is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist. He studied Psychology in the Psychology Program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the four-year postgraduate program of the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. Additionally, he received training in Clinical Psychopathology through the two-year programs of the First University Psychiatric Clinic of NKUA and the Research University Institute of Mental Health. Finally, he has been trained in the fundamental principles of mindfulness and self-awareness at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies.

He has worked as a Psychologist on the telephone support line for "Together for Children," in the kindergartens of the Municipality of Dafni-Ymittos, at the Family Counseling Center of the Municipality of Kallithea, with the NGO Freedom Gate, and in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior. He currently practices privately as a Psychotherapist, with clinical experience that includes individual and group psychotherapy and counseling sessions with people of all ages, dealing with problems related to family, work, or social relationships, and presenting a variety of psychopathologies such as depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, personality disorders, among others.

Nous Kai Psyxi - Psyxotherapeia Psyxoekpaideusi Kai Symvouleutiki is a modern mental health facility located in Korydallos, offering Psychotherapy, Psychoeducation, and Counseling services. The services include individual psychotherapy sessions, memory and cognitive function assessments, as well as mental empowerment and rehabilitation programs. A wide range of needs are addressed, such as dementia, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, brain injuries, and other cognitive or psychological challenges.

Additionally, support is provided to patients and families through specialized counseling and psychoeducation. The experience is based on many years of individual/private collaborations, practical training, and partnerships with specialized institutions, such as the Athens Alzheimer Society, dementia care units for the elderly, and intervention units for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.

The scientific training of the founder, Maria Kalafata, includes studies in Psychology (BSc, MSc, PhD) and specializations in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Forensic Psychology, Medical Psychology, and Integrative Therapeutic Counseling, with an emphasis on a person-centered approach. She holds certifications from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and international organizations such as Pearson–Edexcel.

Combining a high level of scientific knowledge with practical experience, Nous Kai Psyxi - Psyxotherapeia Psyxoekpaideusi Kai Symvouleutiki offers targeted and individualized care, empowering individuals to face their challenges and improve their quality of life.

Therapyway Psychotherapy Center is a model Mental Health Services Center located in Piraeus and Galatsi. It represents an innovative initiative in the field of mental health, integrating the principles and the most up-to-date data of psychotherapy and NLP tailored to each case. Utilizing the capabilities of its interdisciplinary team, it offers a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services on-site, responding holistically and individually to mental health needs. The areas of specialization include generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety attacks, grief, depression, panic attacks, dilemmas, separation, professional and personal deadlocks, and various others. The center’s interdisciplinary team consists of psychologists, NLP Coaches, and specialized psychotherapists, capable of receiving a request, conducting a comprehensive evaluation, and proposing the appropriate therapeutic approach.