Psychologists in the Western suburbs of Athens

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.

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.

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.

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). Από το 2024 παρακολουθεί μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση στην Ομαδικοαναλυτική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ανοικτό Ψυχοθεραπευτικό Κέντρο – Ινστιτούτο Ομαδικής Ανάλυσης Αθηνών. Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής του διαδρομής, έχει εργαστεί σε μείζονες φορείς ψυχικής υγείας, όπως το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής «Δαφνί», το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής «Δρομοκαΐτειο», ο Ο.ΚΑ.ΝΑ. (Θεραπευτική Μονάδα Υποκατάστασης Φυλακών Κορυδαλλού), και το Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας 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 ενήλικες, 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 μεταγνώσεις 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.

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.

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.

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.

Sompolou Grigoria BSc, MA, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist - EMDR Therapist, operating a private practice in Thrakomakedones. She holds a degree from Swansea University in Wales, with postgraduate training in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy as well as in childhood and welfare. She has taught Psychology for several years at AKMI Metropolitan College, and at her private practice, she provides specialized individual and group psychotherapy services, as well as counseling for couples and families. Additionally, she has extensive experience in psychological support related to issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, and addressing relationship challenges among partners, family members, parents, and children (parenting schools). Finally, the Psychologist - Psychotherapist has attended numerous seminars, conferences, and symposia and is a member of the British Psychological Society, the Hellenic Psychological Society, the United Kingdom Association of Psychotherapy Integration, and the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy.

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.

Kemali Afroditi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist conducting both online and in-person sessions. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with training in Body Psychotherapy at the Wilhelm Reich Center. In recent years, she has worked as a Psychologist in an unaccompanied minors facility, providing psychological support to vulnerable groups. Currently, she coordinates a prevention group for new mothers. She has also volunteered for several years as a Psychologist at KETHEA. Additionally, she has attended various postgraduate seminars in Clinical Psychopathology at Aeginiteio Hospital and Anxiety Disorders in children and adolescents at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Tsirtsiridis Giorgos BSc, MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. He holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and two master's degrees (MSc). He specialized in Clinical Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience through an interuniversity program of the University of Athens in collaboration with McGill University, while also completing postgraduate studies in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Derby. He has enhanced his scientific training with specialized postgraduate seminars in clinical psychopathology, clinical skills, and special education and parent counseling, gaining a comprehensive understanding of mental health and developmental needs.

Since 2018, he has maintained a private practice in Nikaia, where he provides psychotherapy and psychological support services to adults. Concurrently, he collaborates as an external associate with the Psychodiagnosis center. In his professional career, he has worked as a special educator and has teaching experience, preparing adult candidates for psychology entrance examinations. In his therapeutic approach, he combines modern scientific knowledge with an integrative perspective, adapting the method to each individual's needs. His goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where the patient can freely express themselves, gain deeper self-understanding, and enhance their psychological resilience.

Grammatikopoulou Marilena is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist practicing privately in Aigaleo. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and has undergone further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults, children, and adolescents. Additionally, she has attended several psychology seminars at "Aeginiteio" and "Sismanogleio" hospitals. In recent years, she has also trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy, which is part of the third wave of therapies, as well as Counseling and Psychotherapy for LGBTQ individuals, and has completed her training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Ioannis Papadimas is a licensed psychologist, holding a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a full member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (SEPS) since 2020. He has specialized in Psychoanalytic–Psychodynamic Psychotherapy through his training at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy, and he has also completed postgraduate training in Psychoeducation and Behavioral Family Therapy.His professional background includes collaborations with well-established mental health and social care organizations. He has worked as a psychologist at The Smile of the Child, as well as at the Lilian Voudouri Foundation, where he served as coordinator in a Supported Living Residence (SYD). In addition, he has held the position of psychologist and scientific supervisor at the Association for the Care of Minors and Youth. He completed his internship at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital (Dafni) and offered voluntary psychological support through the Social Services of the Municipality of Fyli.Currently, he provides online psychotherapy services from his private practice based in Ano Liosia, working with adults and adolescents on a wide range of psychological issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, emotional disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-esteem and identity issues, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. He also offers parental counseling and family support.His therapeutic approach focuses on building a stable, authentic, and safe therapeutic relationship, where individuals are encouraged to explore their inner world, process past experiences, and strengthen their psychological resilience in order to bring about meaningful and lasting change in their lives.

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.

Liamis Nikos is a Psychologist - Specialist Systemic Psychotherapist.

He holds a Bachelor's degree from the Department of Psychology at the Metropolitan College of Piraeus, with a specialization in Systemic - Family Psychotherapy from the Institute of Education and Research "Logos Psyche," following the SANE model (System Attachment Narrative Encephalon). This specific model is an enriched systemic psychotherapy model that integrates elements from attachment theory, the narrative approach, and findings from neuroscience into therapeutic practice.

Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree from the Department of Primary Education of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Master's degree (MA) in "Child Psychology in Education." Concurrently, he works and has extensive experience at the Franco-Hellenic School "Saint Joseph," frequently engaging with the needs and concerns of students.

His practice is located in Piraeus, at the Counseling and Psychotherapy Center "SyneDRo," where he hosts adult and adolescent clients, respecting their individual needs and concerns.

He believes that psychotherapy is a journey of relief and gradual healing of past wounds. Every wound has its own magnitude and its own time toward healing. He approaches this process with care and understanding alongside each client, so that at their own pace, they are guided toward a healthier mental everyday life.