Psychologists in the Western suburbs of Athens

Lioliou Isidora is a Forensic Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Athens. Since 2025, she has been listed as an expert witness by decision of the Greek Judicial Authority and can provide assistance in adult cases. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, with postgraduate studies in Forensic Psychology (MSc in Forensic Psychology) from the University of Bedfordshire. She possesses significant experience, having worked in various institutions and organizations in Greece and abroad, and has served as a Psychotherapist and assistant psychologist in therapeutic support groups for vulnerable populations, as well as in prisons and rehabilitation centers for former inmates in Greece, Germany, and the United Kingdom, offering support and assistance to these vulnerable groups. The psychotherapeutic method used is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions can also be held in English. Sessions can also be held in English.

Xristou Xaris is a Counseling Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He studied Psychology (BSc) at the University of Sheffield. He continued his studies at the University of York, where he completed a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology (Master of Arts). He has worked at the Hellenic Myasthenia Gravis Association, providing psychological support to patients with Myasthenia Gravis. His experience includes internships at the Child and Adolescent Center and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou", in the Child and Adolescent Department, as well as volunteer work at the KETHEA ITHAKI Counseling Center and ARSIS (Social Organization for Youth Support), offering counseling support. Additionally, he has taught Psychology courses at a Private Vocational Training Institute in Thessaloniki. He continues his professional development through ongoing supervision and personal therapy, which helps him maintain a high level of knowledge and skills. Finally, he provides individual psychotherapy sessions for Adults and Adolescents, addressing a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger management, eating disorders, interpersonal relationship management, and others.

Salem Fatma is a licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist who conducts online sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from a university in England and is currently a candidate for her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Essex. She specializes in psychological assessment and intervention, while also training in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes working in schools in England, where she collaborated with adolescent students to support their mental health and academic performance. Specifically, she provided individual support to students facing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, among others, as well as the related social challenges. She developed and implemented personalized support programs tailored to each student's needs and helped them manage their emotions and behaviors by offering strategies and tools for coping with anxiety, frustration, and other emotional states. Simultaneously, she maintained close collaboration with experienced psychologists and provided counseling to parents. Within her role, she participated in weekly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars to enhance her skills and increase her effectiveness in her work. Additionally, she served in a role equivalent to a psychological assistant during her internship in England. She has also completed a training program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has attended seminars, expanding her knowledge and developing her skills in the field of psychology. She is committed to providing high-quality psychological services and supporting individuals in overcoming their difficulties and improving their mental well-being.

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.

Mpouziani Adamantia, Psychologist, is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Westminster and maintains a private practice – the Psychological Center "Psychodiagnosis" in the Piraeus area. Additionally, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and particularly in the "Applied Behaviour Analysis - ABA – Lovaas" program for children with autism. Ms. Mpouziani Adamantia, Psychologist, provides all necessary counseling services regarding Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, Parent Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Addictions, Special Education and Learning Difficulties, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Autism - Early Intervention, Behavior Therapy, as well as Programs for children with special needs - AMEA.

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.

Vasilou Georgia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains private practices in Peristeri and Kifisia. She studied Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University and holds a Master's Degree specializing in Developmental Psychology from the University of Lancaster. Additionally, she is specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies. She has significant experience, having worked as a Psychologist in Parenting Schools, providing Psychotherapy to children and adolescents, as well as parental counseling. She has also worked as a Psychologist - Special Educator at the "Development of Speech and Learning" center, within the Research Services at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and provided Psychosocial Support to Unemployed Individuals at the Municipality of Peristeri. Finally, the Psychologist specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.

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.

Katsani Errikaiti is a licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist (license number 993383) and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Reading, UK. Additionally, she is certified in psychotherapeutic training from the Hellenic Educational Institute of Analytical Group and Family Psychotherapy. She has acquired valuable work experience, having completed her internship as a psychology assistant at Panteion University, the Mental Health Center of Nea Filadelfeia, and as an Honorary Psychology Assistant at the University of Reading, UK. Subsequently, she worked as a Psychologist at The Smile of the Child, the Child Mental Health Center, and the Social Psychiatry Society P. Sakellaropoulos. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and conferences aiming at continuous professional development in her field of expertise.

Telianidi Lena is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Menidi. She holds a degree in Psychology from London Metropolitan University in London and completed a postgraduate program in Clinical Psychology at Universiteit Leiden in the Netherlands. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has worked as a psychologist at the Elderly Care Unit AKTIO and at the Psychosocial Intervention Day Center "Franco Basaglia." Furthermore, she has attended numerous seminars related to the field of psychology and the applications of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy in adults and young adults.

Η Μιχαηλίδου Μαρία BSc, MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Εκπαιδευόμενη Συστημική και Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Πειραιά. Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης (ΑΠΘ) και έχει πραγματοποιήσει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές (MSc) στη Συμβουλευτική, τον Επαγγελματικό Προσανατολισμό και τη Διά Βίου Μάθηση στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύεται στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρώπινων Σχέσεων της Χάρις Κατάκη. Διαθέτει επαγγελματική εμπειρία στην παροχή υπηρεσιών ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες, έχοντας συνεργαστεί με κέντρα ψυχικής υγείας και ειδικής αγωγής. Επιπλέον, η εμπειρία της στον τομέα του ανθρώπινου δυναμικού και της συμβουλευτικής σταδιοδρομίας ενισχύει την ολιστική προσέγγισή της σε ζητήματα προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, επαγγελματικού προσανατολισμού και ψυχικής ευεξίας.

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.

Panagiotis Mpanos is a licensed Psychologist with a private practice in Peristeri. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Strasbourg and has completed a two-year training program in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy through the Panhellenic Association of Cognitive and Analytic Psychotherapy. He has also received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and education in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy from the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Additionally, he completed trauma therapy using the EMDR method and specializes in couples and relationship therapy from the perspective of the three main psychotherapeutic approaches at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy. In the field of children and adolescents, he has completed postgraduate training in promoting the mental health of children and adolescents from the University of West Attica, as well as specialized therapeutic seminars in child psychopathology using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques from the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. He completed his practical internship at the "Anima" center, working with individuals with psychotic disorders, and collaborates with special treatment centers providing individual therapy for adults, couples, parent counseling, and therapy for children and adolescents. He has attended numerous seminars from various therapeutic schools as part of his continuous professional development and commitment to providing holistic therapeutic care to his patients.

Anastasiou Veneti Faidra is a Psychologist - certified Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, with postgraduate studies in Clinical Interventions in Addictions from the University of Crete and in Gender Studies: Methodologies, Theories, Policies from the Hellenic Open University. She is continuing her training in Drama Therapy. She has participated in numerous seminars and specialized programs focusing on child and adolescent mental health, addictions, and contemporary psychotherapeutic approaches. She has worked as a psychologist in public and private mental health institutions, such as Special Therapy Centers, the National Organization for the Prevention and Treatment of Addictions (EOPAE), and the Self-Help Promotion Program. Additionally, she has experience in psychological support for children and adolescents, psychoeducation, as well as research on mental health and artistic expression. In her practice, she combines theoretical training with a human-centered approach, creatively utilizing tools such as art and play. She has participated in research projects and scientific publications, while maintaining an active interest in issues of social gender, rights, and the empowerment of vulnerable populations.

Ο Δαγκλής Γεώργιος είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στον Κορυδαλλό.Είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου (βαθμός: 9,18 – Άριστα), ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει δύο μεταπτυχιακά προγράμματα: στην Αντιμετώπιση των Εξαρτήσεων – Εξαρτησιολογία (Ιατρική Σχολή ΕΚΠΑ, βαθμός: 8,77 – Άριστα) και στην Κοινωνική & Ιστορική Ανθρωπολογία (Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου, βαθμός: 9,08 – Άριστα). Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής του διαδρομής, έχει εργαστεί σε μείζονες φορείς ψυχικής υγείας, όπως το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής «Δαφνί», το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής «Δρομοκαΐτειο» (Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας Κορυδαλλού), και ο Ο.ΚΑ.ΝΑ. (Θεραπευτική Μονάδα Υποκατάστασης Φυλακών Κορυδαλλού). Επιπλέον, έχει συνεργαστεί με το «Καρέλλειο» Πρότυπο Κέντρο Alzheimer, με την ΜΚΟ PRAKSIS, με Κέντρα Πρόληψης κατά των Εξαρτήσεων, καθώς και με τις Κοινωνικές Υπηρεσίες των Δήμων Νίκαιας – Αγ. Ι. Ρέντη και Κορυδαλλού. Από το 2014 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο, όπου προσφέρει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία σε εφήβους & ενήλικες, θεραπεία ζεύγους και οικογενειακή θεραπεία αξιοποιώντας κυρίως ψυχοδυναμικές, ανθρωποκεντρικές και ομαδικοαναλυτικές προσεγγίσεις. Έχει ευρεία εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ατόμων με ψυχιατρικές διαγνώσεις, εξαρτήσεις, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις και θέματα ταυτότητας, ενώ η δουλειά του χαρακτηρίζεται από βαθιά κατανόηση της ανθρώπινης ψυχής και σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πληθώρα σεμιναρίων, εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων και συνεδρίων, με ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στην κλινική ψυχοπαθολογία, την εξαρτησιολογία και την ομαδική ανάλυση. Επίσης, έχει ενεργή παρουσία στον τομέα της ακαδημαϊκής έρευνας, με παρουσιάσεις σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και συνεργασίες με την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών – Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο. Έχει συν-συγγράψει ερευνητικές εργασίες που αφορούν τις μετα-γνώσεις σε ψυχιατρικούς πληθυσμούς και την ψυχομετρική αξιολόγηση εργαλείων στην ελληνική πραγματικότητα. Το θεραπευτικό του έργο ενσωματώνει επιστημονική τεκμηρίωση, κλινική εμπειρία και διαρκή επιμόρφωση, δημιουργώντας έναν ασφαλή, συνεργατικό και υποστηρικτικό χώρο για προσωπική διερεύνηση και ψυχοθεραπευτική αλλαγή.

Sxori Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In her practice, she addresses conditions and emotional issues such as agoraphobia, loss and grief, self-esteem concerns, interpersonal difficulties, emotional disorders, anxiety disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, depression, and many others.

Η Δρίτσα Νίκη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Αιγάλεω, όπου παρέχει ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία παιδιών και ενηλίκων, συμβουλευτική γονέων και ψυχοθεραπευτική παρέμβαση σε πλήθος διαταραχών, όπως κρίσεις πανικού, κατάθλιψη, διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες, ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή κ.α. Επίσης, είναι επιστημονική συνεργάτης στον οργανισμό "Κιβωτός του Κόσμου", όπου παρέχει ψυχοθεραπεία σε παιδιά του οργανισμού με ΔΕΠ-Υ, μετατραυματική διαταραχή η συναισθηματικές διαταραχές. Σπούδασε Ψυχολογία στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών & Πολιτικών Επιστημών και ειδικεύτηκε στη Γνωσιακή και Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων από το Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Ενηλίκων. Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς επιμόρφωσής και εξέλιξής της έχει εκπαιδευτεί στις "Προβολικές Δοκιμασίες”-TAT και CAT (ψυχομετρικά τεστ) καθώς και στο Σύνδρομο "Asperger" και στις "Μαθησιακές Δυσκολίες και Δυσλεξία" στο Εθνικό & Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Είναι άρτια εκπαιδευμένη στην ανάλυση συμπεριφοράς σε παιδιά στο αυτιστικό φάσμα και στη μέθοδο Teach για διαταραχές αυτιστικού φάσματος. Επιπλέον, έχει συμμετάσχει σε ομάδα αυτογνωσίας καθώς και σε ομάδα παιγνιοθεραπείας. Έχει ολοκληρώσει πρακτική άσκηση σε Ιατροπαιδαγωγικό Κέντρο Αθηνών και στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο "Δρομοκαίτειο", όπου ανέλαβε τη διερεύνηση νέων περιστατικών προς εισαγωγή και παρακολούθηση τους, κατά τη διάρκεια της νοσηλείας τους. Παράλληλα, παρακολούθησε σχετικά σεμινάρια στη κλινική συνέντευξη και στη ψυχοφαρμακολογία. Διαθέτει εμπειρία έχοντας εργαστεί σε δημόσιου φορείς (Γυμνάσια-Λύκεια-ΕΠΑΛ Βάρης) με αντικείμενο τη Ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και συμβουλευτική εφήβων. Έχει ασχοληθεί ιδιαίτερα με την εκπαίδευση παιδιών και παράλληλη στήριξη σε παιδιά με αυτισμό, μαθησιακές δυσκολίες και ΔΕΠ-Υ, εκπαιδεύοντας τα παιδιά σε κοινωνικές δεξιότητες και συναισθηματική αγωγή και παρέχοντας συμβουλευτική γονέων. Επίσης, εργάστηκε ως Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Ενηλίκων στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς, όπου εξειδικεύτηκε στη Κλινική συνέντευξη, θεραπεία και εποπτεία. Έχει ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον σε θέματα αυτοπεποίθησης και κοινωνικής ένταξης σε παιδιά με αναπτυξιακές δυσκολίες καθώς και η πρόληψη ψυχικής υγείας σε παιδιά και εφήβους, δίνοντας έμφαση σε θέματα εθισμού στο διαδίκτυο, αγχώδεις διαταραχές και σχολικό εκφοβισμό. Στην ατομική ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων στοχεύει στην εκπαίδευση των θεραπευομένων στη διαχείριση κρίσεων άγχους, στην διεκδικητική συμπεριφορά, στην αντιμετώπιση και ανακούφιση συμπτωμάτων άγχους ή καταθλιπτικής διάθεσης όπως και στη πρόληψη υποτροπής χρησιμοποιώντας τεχνικές και εργαλεία της γνωσιακής συμπεριφορικής θεραπείας.

Marina Kirmpa, MSc, is an experienced Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Peristeri, providing personalized mental health services based on a solid academic and professional background. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Crete and a master's degree in "School Psycho-pedagogy and Prevention of Youth Deprivation." Additionally, she has studied at the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPAITE) and has received formal training in Cognitive Analytic and Systemic Psychotherapy. Her clinical experience is extensive, including work at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Daphne," as well as in specialized therapy centers. She has also provided her services in various educational settings (Primary Schools, Junior High Schools, General High Schools, Vocational High Schools, and IEK). She maintains continuous professional development through parent seminars and active participation in scientific conferences.