Psychologists in the Western suburbs of Athens

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.

Sara Alijaj is a Licensed Psychologist, holding a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hellenic American University, a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She provides online psychological support sessions in both Greek and English, offering a safe, confidential, and supportive environment where individuals can explore and manage the challenges they face in everyday life.

She has professional experience supporting children, adolescents, and families, as well as providing academic and psychosocial support to students. Her work within an international school setting has equipped her with valuable experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, while deepening her understanding of the developmental and emotional needs of children, adolescents, and young adults.

Sara has completed specialized training in anxiety management, psychological resilience, complex trauma, adolescent psychology, early recognition of psychotic symptoms, and therapeutic interventions through art and play. She remains committed to continuous professional development in order to provide evidence-based and up-to-date mental health services.

Her therapeutic approach is centered on building a relationship of trust, acceptance, and collaboration. She aims to help clients gain deeper self-understanding, manage anxiety and emotional difficulties more effectively, strengthen self-esteem, and develop practical skills that enhance overall well-being and quality of life.

All sessions are conducted exclusively online, providing flexibility and accessible psychological support regardless of the client's location.

Η Σαλιγκάρα Λεμονιά είναι Ψυχολόγος - Εκπ. Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και ολοκληρώνει τετραετή εκπαίδευση στην Οικογενειακή Θεραπεία στο Ινστιτούτο Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας, στο Ανοικτό Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στις αρχές της Συστημικής-Οικογενειακής Θεραπείας και Ομαδικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, δίνοντας έμφαση στις σχέσεις, την επικοινωνία και στον τρόπο με τον οποίο το οικογενειακό και κοινωνικό περιβάλλον επηρεάζει την εμπειρία του ανθρώπου. Εργάζεται θεραπευτικά με ενήλικες, εφήβους και γονείς, πραγματοποιώντας ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας. Παράλληλα, συντονίζει ομάδες εφήβων και ενηλίκων, δίνοντας έμφαση στη δυναμική της ομάδας, το σχετίζεσθαι και την επεξεργασία των διαπροσωπικών εμπειριών. Στόχος της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας είναι η δημιουργία ενός σταθερού και ασφαλούς πλαισίου, μέσα στο οποίο το άτομο μπορεί να εκφράσει όσα το δυσκολεύουν, να κατανοήσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό του και τις σχέσεις του και να διερευνήσει νέους τρόπους διαχείρισης των δυσκολιών της καθημερινότητας.

Dalla Danai is a Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist and maintains a private practice. She is a licensed psychologist and a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

She completed her studies at the Department of Psychology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy, an integrated, synthetic, and evidence-based model in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mindfulness, and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy at the Center for Psychotherapy and Modern Applied Psychology (Konstantinos Valavanis). She has attended postgraduate and continuing education seminars in Group-Analytical Psychotherapy, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5, Positive Psychology, Guided Imagery, Management of Parental Separation and Divorce, and the practical application of Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy in the therapeutic approach to numerous specific issues, among others. Currently, she is attending a continuing education seminar at the University of Athens on Cinema Therapy and a specialized training seminar at the University of Athens on Narrative, Dialogical, and Relational Approaches in Postmodernity in counseling and psychotherapy. She has voluntarily provided psychological services in the Psychosocial Care Team of the "Tunnel of Oppression" of the Non-Profit Organization "EA-Information, Understanding, Acceptance" and completed her practical training at the Afternoon Counseling Station of the KETHEA Diavasi.

Stergiou Eua MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who has maintained a private practice in Elefsina since 2015. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She completed the two-year postgraduate program "Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in a Medical Setting" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she holds a master's degree in Work Psychology from the University of Sheffield, UK. From 2019 until June 2024, she worked as a Psychologist at the National Public Health Organization (EODY) within the framework of the program "Integrated Emergency Health Intervention for the Refugee Crisis," providing psychological assessment, counseling, and psychotherapy services to refugees and asylum seekers. From 2012 to 2018, she volunteered as a Psychologist at the Peristeri Mental Health Center, conducting psychoanalytic psychotherapy sessions and participating in clinical diagnosis and assessment through clinical interviews and diagnostic tools. She worked as a Psychologist at Ceva Logistics company for 5 months and in adult seminar organization at the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation from 2014 to 2016. She has attended the annual postgraduate seminar in Clinical Psychopathology conducted by the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens and E.P.I.PS.Y, obtaining the relevant certification. Furthermore, she has completed the two-year introductory lecture series at the Hellenic Psychoanalytic Society and the annual seminar at the Hellenic Psychosomatic Society. She continues her training in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. In her private practice, she offers psychoanalytic psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults, as well as parental counseling.

Η Προύντζου Ευτυχία είναι ψυχολόγος και ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με εξειδίκευση στη γνωσιακή και συμπεριφορική προσέγγιση, καθώς και μετεκπαίδευση στην παιδοψυχολογία. Δουλεύει με ενήλικες και εφήβους, καθώς και με παιδιά από ηλικίες 11 χρονών και πανω. Οι συνεδρίες προγραμματίζονται δια ζώσης ή διαδικτυακά. Στοχεύει πάντα σε μια συνεργατική θεραπεία μέσα σε ένα ασφαλές πλαίσιο, που χτίζει την εμπιστοσύνη, την κατανόηση και την αποδοχή χωρίς κριτική. Βασικοί στόχοι είναι να σε βοηθήσει να νιώσεις ξανά χαρά, να ενισχύσεις την αυτοεκτίμησή σου και να καλλιεργήσεις τα απαραίτητα εργαλεία που θα σε στηρίξουν στην αποτελεσματική αντιμετώπιση των προκλήσεων της ζωής σου.

Η Εξαρχου Αργυρώ είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος MSc (αρ. αδείας 4385), Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ Ψυχολογίας στο University of Greater Manchester. Έχει εξειδικευθεί στη Γνωστική Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων και εφήβων (Cognitive Behavioral Τherapy), καθώς επίσης και στη Συμβουλευτική και Θεραπεία ζεύγους και οικογένειας.

Έχει αποκτήσει στο παρελθόν πολύτιμη κλινική εμπειρία μέσα από τη συνεργασία της με δομές όπως το Best Buddies Greece και TACT Hellas, όπου παρείχε υποστήριξη σε άτομα με νοητικές και αναπτυξιακές δυσκολίες και συμμετείχε ως Assistant Psychologist σε θεραπευτικές ομάδες και ατομικές συνεδρίες ενηλίκων.

Έχει συμμετάσχει ως ομιλήτρια σε συνέδρια, παρουσιάζοντας ερευνητικές εργασίες της, οι οποίες εστιάζουν στις ανθρώπινες σχέσεις, καθώς επίσης και στον τρόπο κοινωνικοποίησης των ανθρώπων.

Επιστημονικά άρθρα της έχουν δημοσιευτεί σε ελληνικά και ξένα journals, με θεματολογία όπως συναισθηματική νοημοσύνη, πένθος, ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα.

Έχει εργαστεί ως Ψυχολόγος σε ποικίλα πλαίσια, διεξάγοντας ατομικές συνεδρίες ενηλίκων, θεραπευτικές ομάδες, καθώς επίσης και συμβουλευτική ζεύγους.

Παρέχει συνεδρίες εξ’ αποστάσεως (online) και δια ζώσης (in person) στην ελληνική και αγγλική γλώσσα σε θεραπευμένους σε Ελλάδα και εξωτερικό.

Τα δυνατά σημεία της είναι η διαχείριση πένθους - απώλειας, η κατάθλιψη, η διαχείριση άγχους, οι φοβίες, η κρίση πανικού, η διαχείριση θυμού, η θεραπεία ζεύγους, η συμβουλευτική γονέων και εφήβων, οι σχέσεις, η διεκδικητικότητα και η ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή.

Maria Mpoutsali is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, licensed to practice and maintains a private practice in Metamorfosi. She conducts both in-person and online sessions. She provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents, and parents. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and a postgraduate degree in "Clinical Interventions in Addictions" from the same university. Additionally, she has specialized in "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Adults" at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (K.E.PSY.SY.), while also receiving further training in "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)" at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies, as well as in coordinating Parent School Groups and Adolescent Groups, at the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. She completed her postgraduate internship at the OKANA Adolescent Unit - "Atrapos," and has volunteered her services at the Association of Parents, Guardians, and Friends of Individuals with Autism in Rethymno. Throughout her professional career, she has worked as a Psychotherapist in the Social Service of the Municipality of Ilion and as an escort at the Camp Program of the Panhellenic Federation of Associations of Parents and Guardians of Persons with Disabilities (P.O.S.G.K.A.meA.). To this day, she collaborates with Centers for Special Therapies in Attica, where she conducts individual psychotherapy sessions for children and adolescents, as well as parent counseling sessions. Within the framework of her ongoing education and training, she has participated in scientific conferences and specialized seminars focusing on psychological research and innovative therapeutic approaches.

Makrogianni Vitalioti Mariantzela is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as in Biothymia Clinical Hypnosis. She maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She is certified by the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She is the Director of the Damala Foundation, a contributing writer, and has worked at KETHEA in action and street work, gaining extensive experience in Anxiety Disorders and addictions. Additionally, she attends numerous seminars on eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and holistic medicine as part of her continuous professional development.

Dr Dimitrios Chionis is a Military Psychologist of the Hellenic Air Force, with a PhD in Psychology, Human Factors and Strategic Communication.

If you are looking for a psychologist online, this is not a generic counselling profile. You will meet a professional whose work has been shaped in high responsibility environments, where stress, pressure, decision making, communication and human performance are part of everyday reality.

In our sessions, we focus on what is difficult for you right now. This may be anxiety, stress, burnout, panic attacks, anger, sadness, fear, work pressure, relationship difficulties, problematic internet use, low self awareness, or the need for clearer personal direction. We do not begin with a label. We begin with you, your request, and the way your daily functioning is affected.

The work is practical, structured and human. The aim is to help you understand more clearly what is happening, how you react under pressure, and what small but meaningful steps you can take next. You are supported to regain clarity, emotional control, personal responsibility and a stronger sense of direction.

The special focus on Human Factors makes this work different. It looks at the connection between the person, the environment, pressure, decision making and behaviour. This is useful when you feel that the problem is not only inside you, but also in the system around you. Your work, your relationships, your responsibilities and your daily demands all matter.

The background in Strategic Communication is also important. It can help when your difficulty involves hard conversations, boundaries, conflict, professional relationships, leadership, personal image, or the need to express yourself clearly without losing your position.

The sessions may support you with anxiety management, stress regulation, burnout, communication skills, anger management, panic symptoms, self awareness, professional decision making, personal development and peak performance. The approach is direct, respectful and grounded in psychological science, without vague promises or ready made solutions.

This is not presented as a specific psychotherapy model that claims to fit everyone. The service focuses on psychological support, counselling, mentoring, coaching and the improvement of everyday functioning. The work is based on professional experience, scientific knowledge and respect for your personal request.

Confidentiality, clarity and responsibility are central to the process. Where more specialised care is needed, such as psychotherapy, psychiatric support, medical assessment, or multidisciplinary intervention, an appropriate referral or collaboration with another health professional may be recommended.

The goal is not to tell you to simply think positively. The goal is to help you see what is really going on, organise yourself more effectively and take the next steps with more awareness, stability and personal strength.

Karagianni Aggeliki is a Psychologist – Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. She holds a postgraduate degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy (MA Counselling and Psychotherapy) and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Metropolitan College. The specialist provides individual counselling and psychotherapy for adults, both in-person and online, within a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. Her goal is to offer a space where each individual can work through difficulties, anxiety, relationship issues, and self-esteem, with the therapeutic process tailored to their unique needs, in accordance with the principles of the integrative approach.

Hello! I am Maria, and I come from Montreal, Canada. I am a licensed psychologist with a BA and MA in Psychology, specializing in anxiety, stress management, and relationship dynamics. My approach is compassionate and evidence-based, helping clients build emotional resilience and develop healthier coping strategies. I aim to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore challenges, gain clarity, and work toward meaningful change.

I speak fluent English and Greek.

Karolidi Pinelopi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Athens. She has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Human Relations Exploration Laboratory (E.D.A.S). She specializes in Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Emotional Overeating) at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of Aeginiteio Hospital. Her clinical practice took place at O.K.A.N.A. at the General Hospital of Piraeus, Tzaneio, as a counselor for individuals with substance dependencies. She has conducted research on the investigation of family relationships through the postgraduate program "MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health" at the European University Cyprus. She provides psychotherapeutic treatment to adults and couples. In therapy, she addresses a range of issues including psychosomatic conditions, panic attacks, eating disorders, anxiety, phobias, depression, couples therapy, relational problems, obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCD), and others. She handles cases of eating disorders in the outpatient clinics of Aeginiteio Hospital, as well as in private practice. The psychotherapy model she follows is based on the Systemic Approach. The therapy focuses on a stable and strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for its developmental and progressive course.

Despoina Zagka is a Psychologist with a private practice in Agioi Anargyroi. She has experience in private practice as well as in public and private institutions, where she has worked with adults, adolescents, and the elderly through psychotherapy and counseling sessions. She has also coordinated and facilitated experiential group sessions, both psychoeducational and therapeutic in nature, emphasizing the power of the group and interaction. She is completing the Master's Degree Program at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled "Psychotherapy: Theoretical Frameworks, Clinical Applications, and Comparative Approaches," and has specialized in MI Therapy (Music Therapy Technique). Additionally, she has completed the postgraduate seminar at the University of West Attica titled "Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents," as well as an online course from Yale University titled "The Science Of Well-Being." Her therapeutic approach is based on elements of integrative and person-centered approaches, emphasizing the relationship, authenticity, and individualization: each person is unique, and her goal is to create a safe space where they can express themselves, better understand themselves, and find new ways to cope with their difficulties.

Evgenia Grypari is a Psychologist with extensive experience in the field of mental health, currently collaborating with the center “Charin Noiseos” in Moschato. She graduated from the Department of Psychology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Philosophy, while simultaneously attending the Hellenic Military Academy of Corps Officers (2009–2013). She later completed her Master’s Degree in “Mental Health and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry” at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2020–2022).

Since 2013, she has been serving as a psychologist in the Hellenic Navy, having worked in several mental health units such as the Psychiatric Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens, the Joint Center for Mental Health of the Armed Forces (414 SNEN), and the Naval Hospital of Salamina. She has also staffed the 24-hour National Helpline for Psychological Support and Crisis Intervention, and has served aboard a warship as a military psychologist, gaining valuable insight into the psychological challenges faced by personnel in operational environments. Additionally, she has held administrative and coordinating positions related to health and personnel management within the Armed Forces.

Evgenia Grypari participates annually in the selection and evaluation processes for candidates of the military academies and Armed Forces personnel. She has also completed internships at the Self-Help Promotion Program of Thessaloniki (supporting individuals in substance recovery) and at the Psychiatric Department of the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital.

Her clinical experience covers a wide range of cases, including:

• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Personality disorders and psychoses
• Relationship and marital difficulties
• Parental counseling and divorce management
• Perinatal and postpartum depression
• Eating disorders
• Adolescent issues and identity development
• Sexual disorders and sexual identity concerns

She has further training and specialization in:

• Child psychology
• Relationship and divorce management
• Art Therapy (Vera Vasarhelyi method) for children and adolescents (6–18 years)
• Children’s drawing interpretation
• Music therapy
• Eating disorders
• High-functioning autism

Her therapeutic approach is person-centered and integrative, aiming to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal growth.

Kolisoglou Andreas is a Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. He holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University. He has voluntarily offered his services to various organizations primarily addressing individuals with disabilities (KESYP Aigaleo, Psychiatric Hospital of Athens Dromokaiteio, Municipality of Petroupoli, VSA Hellas, Special Olympics, Anthropos Elpida Politismos) and has collaborated for five years with the Onassis Foundation’s House of Letters and Arts in seminar cycles aimed at citizens with or without disabilities. He contributed to the creation of the dance group “DAGIPOLI” (2004), and one year later, in cooperation with the municipal authority of Petroupoli, established the morning creative engagement department and the dance-theatre expression department for people with disabilities. In 2010, at the association “Anthropos Elpida Politismos,” he created the expressive movement department, which has participated in several artistic events. In 2018, he took part in a dance-related tribute by Vice Greece titled: The Art of Equality. He has conducted pilot research on the topic: “Embodiment / Ensomatoviosi / Endosomatoviosi of professional Greek dancers with motor disabilities,” part of which was published in the collective volume “Disability and Society” by Tziola Editions. He is a member of the “Panhellenic Psychological Association” and an official collaborator of the psychological support network “Psy-counsellors.” In May 2016, he founded the space Psykapa (psykapa.gr), where psychological services are provided to all interested parties. Specifically, counseling services are offered for children, adolescents, and adults; counseling for people with disabilities; counseling for parents and relatives of people with disabilities; couple and family counseling; cognitive skills assessment and investigation of learning difficulties; as well as administration of psychometric tests.

Theofili Rafaela is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and is currently pursuing the postgraduate program "Mental Health of Children and Adolescents" at European University Cyprus. She has worked as a Psychologist at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki G. Papanikolaou and at Trekking Hellas company. Finally, the specialist has been an active member of the Greek Psychologists Association (SEPS) since 2021.

Foteini Liva is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist, licensed to practice professionally. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete and specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling in Athens. She is currently completing the postgraduate program “Clinical Mental Health” at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she has obtained a certification from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) on the topic of "Self-Improvement and Assertive Behavior".

Regarding her professional experience, she has worked as a psychologist at the NGO “Xenios Zeus” and has also worked in secondary education delivering counseling and group interventions for adolescents and parents. She completed internships at the "Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, at K.E.PSY.SY., and at the Saint Eleftherios Memory Center. Furthermore, in 2023, she served as a member of a special committee for the evaluation of individuals with disabilities applying to the "Personal Assistant" program. She has volunteered as a psychologist for the Hellenic Cancer Society, enriching her professional experience concerning the interaction between psychology and severe physical illnesses. Since 2025, she has been practicing privately and has collaborated externally with the Psychotherapy Center "InnerThrive". She currently maintains a private practice in Korydallos. Finally, her clinical work is supported by systematic supervision.

Elina Dolloglou is a Psychologist with a private practice in Piraeus, near the Metro and Tram stations. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with extensive clinical experience. Since 2020, she has been a permanent member of the Mental Health and Social Service Department at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens (401 GSNA), and since 2019, she has worked as a Psychologist in treatment centers for children, adolescents, and adults. She is trained through educational seminars in the psychoanalytic approach and is a trainee member of the Hellenic Society of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of Children and Adolescents. Additionally, she has attended seminars on Special Education, the diagnosis of learning disabilities, and play therapy. Concurrently, she has been trained in the psychodiagnostic evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults using psychometric and projective tools [Intelligence Tests and projective assessments such as the Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T.), Children's Apperception Test (C.A.T.)]. Finally, as part of her work at the 401 GSNA, she has taken on the support of oncology patients and their families, gaining significant clinical experience in grief management and the challenges arising from the diagnosis of an illness. She has also participated in psychometric test committees for the selection of students for productive schools.