Psychologists in the Western suburbs of Athens

Kandia Viky is a Psychologist MSc and a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist. She holds a degree in Psychology from Metropolitan College. After completing her undergraduate studies, she pursued postgraduate studies in Clinical and Community Psychology at Metropolitan College, with official recognition of her degree by DOATAP. She has participated in numerous seminars and workshops related to mental health, clinical psychopathology, delinquency, and interpersonal relationships. She has worked in both public and private institutions, gaining experience in issues concerning adult and adolescent psychology. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive space where individuals can freely express themselves, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and develop new ways to cope with everyday challenges.

Alexandra Xristodoulopoulou, MSc, is a Psychologist with a private practice in Piraeus. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with postgraduate studies in Criminology from Panteion University. She has specialized in Addiction Counseling through KETHEA in collaboration with the University of San Diego, as well as in Special Education (ASPAITE). She possesses extensive professional experience in public mental health and social care structures, having worked, among others, as a clinical psychologist at a Mental Health Center, as an addiction psychologist in OKANA facilities, and with vulnerable groups such as victims of gender-based violence, migrants, and refugees. Additionally, she has significant experience working with children and adolescents, both as a school psychologist and in the Child Psychiatry Department of Tzaneio Hospital in collaboration with the National Public Health Organization (EODY). In her private practice, she provides psychological support to adults, children, and adolescents, focusing mainly on anxiety disorders, depression, grief management, coping with traumatic experiences, addictions, as well as issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. She also offers parental counseling aimed at strengthening the parental role and improving family functionality. Her therapeutic approach is based on Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy, emphasizing the creation of a trusting, accepting, and safe relationship. Her goal is to facilitate a profound understanding of the individual's difficulties and support them in the process of personal change and empowerment.

Ο Κωνσταντίνος Καπρουσιούτης είναι Ψυχολόγος- Συνθετικός Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι. Ολοκλήρωσε τις προπτυχιακές του σπουδές στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης (B.Sc.). Στη συνέχεια πραγματοποίησε Μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Derby, αποκτώντας MSc στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία, με ερευνητικό ενδιαφέρον που εστίασε στη σχέση ανάμεσα στην παχυσαρκία και την ψυχοθεραπεία μέσα από την εμπειρία των ίδιων των θεραπευτών.Παράλληλα, απέκτησε δεύτερο μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc) στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία από το Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας, όπου εξειδικεύτηκε στην αξιολόγηση, διάγνωση και υποστήριξη μαθητών στο σχολικό πλαίσιο, καθώς και στην υποστήριξη του οικογενειακού περιβάλλοντος.Αυτή την περίοδο εργάζεται ως ψυχολόγος στο Υπουργείο Παιδείας, Θρησκευμάτων και Αθλητισμού (ΚΕ.Δ.Α.Σ.Υ.), παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες αξιολόγησης, διάγνωσης και υποστήριξης στον μαθητικό πληθυσμό, καθώς και συμβουλευτική σε γονείς. Παράλληλα, συνεργάζεται με κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής σε γονείς και εφήβους.

Επιπλέον, συνεργάζεται με την Ε.Ψ.Υ.ΘΕ. (Εταιρεία Ψυχολογικής Υποστήριξης και Θεραπείας) ως εισηγητής σε θεματικές ενότητες, όπως οι αγχώδεις διαταραχές και οι θεωρίες προσωπικότητας, ενώ παράλληλα δραστηριοποιείται ως επόπτης στην πρακτική άσκηση σπουδαστών.Έχει επίσης μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία στην Α’ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο), καθώς και στην Ειδική Αγωγή και Εκπαίδευση στο Κ.Ε.ΔΕ.ΒΙ.Μ. του Πανεπιστημίου Μακεδονίας.Έχει συμμετάσχει στην ελληνική στάθμιση του ψυχομετρικού εργαλείου RAVEN'S Educational CPM/CVS, καθώς και με παρουσιάσεις σε διεθνή και πανελλήνια επιστημονικά συνέδρια ψυχολογίας και ψυχιατρικής.Τα βασικά επιστημονικά του ενδιαφέροντα περιλαμβάνουν την ψυχοθεραπευτική προσέγγιση της παχυσαρκίας, τη συμβουλευτική γονέων, τη διαταραχή άγχους αποχωρισμού, καθώς και τη διάγνωση και υποστήριξη παιδιών με αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές.Στο παρελθόν έχει εργαστεί στο ΚΕΘΕΑ (Κέντρο Θεραπείας Εξαρτημένων Ατόμων), όπου ανέλαβε την έναρξη και λειτουργία του Πολυδύναμου Κέντρου Καλύμνου. Εκεί παρείχε υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής, κινητοποίησης και θεραπείας σε άτομα με εξαρτήσεις, καθώς και υποστήριξη προς τις οικογένειές τους, ενώ παράλληλα οργάνωσε και υπήρξε εισηγητής σε Σχολές Γονέων. Επιπλέον, έχει εργαστεί στον Διεθνή Οργανισμό Μετανάστευσης (ΔΟΜ), παρέχοντας συμβουλευτική υποστήριξη σε ασυνόδευτους ανήλικους.

Mpagourdi Maria, BSc, MSc is a Clinical Psychologist who conducts sessions online. She graduated in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University (BSc) and holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Clinical Counselling Psychology from the University of Derby. She has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Art Therapy, and the management of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CCTP-I & II). Since 2023, she has been training in Art Psychotherapy – Behavior Analysis at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi," and from 2025 she will continue her professional development through the Panhellenic Society of Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy (P.E.G.A.P.), as part of her training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). Her professional experience includes significant work in mental health facilities such as the Piraeus Naval Hospital, Care Units for the Elderly specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, cancer patient counseling programs (e.g., "Stay Strong"), and special education centers. She provides individual and group sessions to children, adolescents, and adults, and has been actively involved in psycho-educational programs and parent counseling. She combines theoretical training with practical experience to support a variety of psychological needs, with particular emphasis on trauma therapy and strengthening emotional resilience. Finally, she is a founding member of the Panhellenic Association of Art Therapists.

Pitsirelou Anthi Kai Synergates is a certified Psychologist MSc, specialized in psychoanalysis and integrative psychotherapy. She holds a professional license to practice psychology. She studied Clinical Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her internship at the child psychiatry clinic of the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. She obtained a postgraduate degree in Psychoanalysis from the French university Montpellier Paul Valery 3. She has specialized in Integrative Psychotherapy, which, according to the definition of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy (EAIP), implements a unique practice aimed at a unified approach to individuals. She has attended seminars in Child Psychology, Positive Psychology, and School Psychology. She has received NOCN certification in Psychopathology after 100 hours of training. She volunteered as a psychologist on the "Milame" platform, where she provides services to individuals of all age groups throughout Greece, aiming at managing multiple mental health issues, achieving higher levels of self-awareness, and promoting mental health. Additionally, she collaborates with the "PSYCHOLOGY.GR" platform, where she publishes articles. She has worked with children and adults on the autism spectrum, individuals with ADHD and Down syndrome, primarily aiming at their psychosocial development and crisis management within the school and family contexts. She also offers counseling services to parents, children, and adolescents. Furthermore, she conducts individual sessions for adults and adolescents (focusing mainly on managing generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety attacks, grief, depression, panic attacks, and fostering self-awareness). Finally, she collaborates with physicians and healthcare professionals whenever interdisciplinary cooperation is deemed necessary for effective therapeutic intervention.

Zagari Elpida is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Magoula, Attica, Municipality of Elefsina, and in Nea Ionia, Attica. She holds a degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. Additionally, she has completed a training program in School Psychology at the University of the Aegean. Furthermore, she was trained in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Modern Amfiaraia. She possesses significant experience having worked as a Psychologist in nurseries and also provides voluntary services at the Association for the Protection and Care of Victims of Domestic Violence "STIRIXI". She has participated in numerous postgraduate seminars and scientific conferences. Finally, she believes that every individual has the right to mental health, which was one of the main reasons she pursued this profession.

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.

Gkerki Georgia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), one of the most scientifically validated psychotherapeutic approaches.

Her aim is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where each individual can freely express themselves, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop practical tools for a more balanced and functional daily life.

She has attended specialized seminars in couples therapy and group analysis, enriching her clinical experience in both individual and group therapeutic settings. In her work, she supports individuals facing issues such as anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks, difficulties in anger management, interpersonal relationship problems, and low self-esteem, as well as parents seeking guidance in child-rearing.

She believes that psychotherapy is a journey of collaboration and empowerment, respecting the uniqueness and needs of each person.

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.

Mpoumpaliki Iliana is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of East London and has been trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at Peri Psychis. She also holds a Master's degree in Integrative Psychotherapy from City Unity College. Additionally, she is training in Art Therapy at the Psychotherapy and Art Center "Synothisi" and has attended numerous educational programs and seminars. She has provided her services at PEPSAE, the Atypical Center, and the Hellenic Vojta Center. She handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person she treats. She conducts individual and group therapies. As a specialist in systemic family therapy, she also undertakes couples therapy.

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.

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.

Maria Krokou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, currently running a private practice at Kotzia Square, in the center of Athens. She graduated with distinction (grade: 8/10) from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, having been awarded a merit-based scholarship following an entrance examination. During her studies, she completed part of her academic training through an Erasmus scholarship at the Autonomous University of Madrid, where she focused on cognitive and behavioral techniques. In parallel, she participated for one year in the psychoeducational program of the Madrid City Council, Educamoscontigo, offering weekly online psychological support sessions to a secondary school student. She later completed a practical training program, also through an Erasmus scholarship, at the Las Torrecillas Therapeutic Educational Center of the NGO DIANOVA España, where she conducted psychoeducational classroom interventions as well as individual and group psychotherapy with adolescents facing recent addiction-related and emotional difficulties. Maria has also worked at the private psychotherapy center Moebius, where she participated in individual, family, group, and couples’ sessions, with a particular focus on psychosomatic conditions. Her supervisor there was Alicia Golijov, founder of the Iberian Neuropsychoanalysis Association. Currently, she works as a self-employed psychologist – psychotherapist, offering individual therapy for adolescents and adults. Her clinical focus includes supporting individuals in their parenting role, exploring ambivalence in relationships, promoting self-awareness, interrupting dysfunctional repetitive patterns, reducing distressing symptoms, building self-confidence, and enhancing relational capacity, among others. In the past, she has also worked at the “Anagennisi” Creative Employment Center for Individuals with Autism, supporting individuals with co-occurring symptoms such as ADHD, selective mutism, social withdrawal, and relational difficulties. Additionally, she worked as a shadow teacher for a first-year high school student facing emotional, social, and learning challenges. Maria completed her internship through an ESPA program at the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, where she participated in observation groups of family therapy sessions as well as systemic psychotherapy groups. She has also completed, among other programs, the one-year Postgraduate Clinical Training Program for Psychologists at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens (Aiginiteio Hospital), where she coordinated group sessions with individuals on the psychotic spectrum at the hospital’s Day Unit. She is currently completing her training at the Hellenic Association for Analytic Group and Family Psychotherapy.

Therapy sessions are also available in Spanish.

Moraitis Mixalis BSc, PGDip, PGCert is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and currently conducts sessions via video call. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and has received further training in the management of traumatic events and loss through a program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he is being trained in Cognitive Counseling and interventions through specialized education in the Cognitive Behavioral Approach. He has participated in scientific conferences and seminars organized by institutions such as the Hellenic Psychiatric Association and the Hellenic Psychological Association, maintaining active engagement with contemporary developments in the field of mental health.

He emphasizes the creation of a safe and supportive environment where each individual can explore their thoughts and feelings without necessarily having to face something "serious." He can assist individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, or those who wish to better understand themselves and their concerns. The therapeutic process he offers is collaborative and practical, aiming for understanding to translate into meaningful changes in daily life. He creates a space where the client can speak at their own pace and in their own way, while the initial session serves as a calm introduction, without pressure or obligation to continue.

Georgia Kounadi is a Licensed Psychologist – Psychotherapist, specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults, children, and adolescents. Her approach is based on evidence-based methods, aiming to understand and effectively address the difficulties that affect people’s mental health and overall quality of life.She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychiatry from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is currently training in CBT for Adults and CBT for Children and Adolescents at the Hellenic Society for Cognitive Behavioral Studies / Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy.Her clinical experience includes psychological assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and psychotherapy for issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, anger management, grief, as well as support for children and adolescents with learning, emotional, or social challenges.She has collaborated with renowned institutions such as the Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy, the Attikon University General Hospital, as well as private clinics and practices. She has participated in research projects and presented her work at national conferences in psychology and psychiatry, focusing on topics such as empathy, emotional recognition, and mental health.Her therapeutic philosophy emphasizes creating a safe, supportive, and genuine therapeutic relationship that fosters self-awareness, resilience, and the development of practical coping skills for life’s challenges.

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.