Psychologists in the Western suburbs of Athens

Anastasia Skliva is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Keratsini. She holds a degree in psychology from the Metropolitan College, has been trained in counseling psychotherapy at the Universal Training lifelong learning center, and specializes in systemic psychotherapy through her studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has experience managing mental health issues through counseling programs as well as her involvement with the NGO IASIS. She undertakes psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and couples facing difficulties, and also conducts parent counseling sessions. Sessions are held either in person or online.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Zarogkika Lina is a Psychologist specializing in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from London Metropolitan University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of East London. Her studies, combined with her clinical experience, have equipped her with a deep understanding of human emotions and behaviors. Her therapeutic approach is based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while also employing an integrative model utilizing tools from systemic, psychodynamic, gestalt, mindfulness, and other modalities. She has been trained and specializes in couples therapy, eating disorder treatment, clinical psychology, sexual education, anxiety, as well as other areas and approaches within the field. With experience in mental health settings and participation in scientific research projects, her aim is to provide practical and meaningful solutions. She focuses on the uniqueness of each individual and creates a safe and supportive environment to help clients address their challenges. Through empathy and contemporary therapeutic methods, she assists in redefining issues for a more functional and balanced daily life. A crucial component of all the above is the establishment of a therapeutic alliance with trust as its fundamental element.

Η Έλενα Πέτσα είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Διαθέτει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο (MSc) στις Αναπτυξιακές Διαταραχές από το Lancaster University (Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο) και πολυετή κλινική εμπειρία στον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας. Έχει ολοκληρώσει πολυετή και συστηματική μετεκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία, στη Βιοθυμική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία, καθώς και στο Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), ένα σύγχρονο, νευροβιολογικά τεκμηριωμένο μοντέλο τραυματοθεραπείας για το σύνθετο τραύμα, τις αποσυνδετικές διαταραχές και το τραύμα πρόσδεσης. Παράλληλα, έχει εξειδικευτεί στο μοντέλο του Ian Falloon “Ψυχοεκπαιδευτικές Παρεμβάσεις - Θεραπεία Οικογένειας στην Ψύχωση”, μέσα από συνεργασία με πανεπιστημιακούς και ερευνητικούς φορείς ψυχικής υγείας. Από το 2015 διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο, όπου παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, δουλεύοντας με θέματα  άγχους, κατάθλιψης, δυσκολιών στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, συναισθηματικής απορρύθμισης, αυτοεκτίμησης και ταυτότητας. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται στη δημιουργία μιας ασφαλούς, σταθερής και συνεργατικής θεραπευτικής σχέσης, προσαρμοσμένης στις ανάγκες και το προσωπικό βίωμα κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Παράλληλα με την κλινική της εργασία, έχει συνεχή παρουσία στον χώρο της εκπαίδευσης και της επαγγελματικής κατάρτισης. Είναι εκπαιδεύτρια σε πιστοποιημένα προγράμματα εξειδίκευσης στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία και τη Βιοθυμική Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεία και Επιστημονική Υπεύθυνη του Προγράμματος Βιοθυμικής Κλινικής Υπνοθεραπείας στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής. Επιπλέον, από το 2019 συνεργάζεται με το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών ως εισηγήτρια σε εξ αποστάσεως προγράμματα επαγγελματικής επιμόρφωσης, συμβάλλοντας ενεργά στη συνεχιζόμενη εκπαίδευση επαγγελματιών ψυχικής υγείας. Η επαγγελματική της πορεία περιλαμβάνει εκτενή εμπειρία σε δημόσιες και μη κερδοσκοπικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας, με επίκεντρο την κρίση, το τραύμα και την προστασία ευάλωτων πληθυσμών. Εργάστηκε επί σειρά ετών στο Εθνικό Κέντρο για τα Κακοποιημένα και υπό Εκμετάλλευση Παιδιά «Το Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού», αρχικά ως ψυχολόγος στις εθνικές και ευρωπαϊκές γραμμές βοήθειας και στη συνέχεια ως Υπεύθυνη Βάρδιας, με αρμοδιότητα τον συντονισμό και την εποπτεία κρίσιμων παρεμβάσεων και δομών άμεσης κοινωνικής επέμβασης σε πανελλαδικό επίπεδο. Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής της πορείας, έχει συνεργαστεί και με το Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής και Σεξουαλικής Υγείας, όπου εργάστηκε ως ψυχολόγος, παρέχοντας ψυχολογική υποστήριξη στο πλαίσιο της Συμβουλευτικής Γραμμής Σεξουαλικής Υγείας, καθώς και ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, με εστίαση σε ζητήματα σεξουαλικής υγείας, σχέσεων, αυτοεκτίμησης και συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών, μέσα σε ένα πλαίσιο συνεχούς εποπτείας και επιστημονικής υποστήριξης. Στο παρελθόν έχει επίσης συνεργαστεί με το Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, το Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής (ΕΠΙΨΥ) και τον Σύλλογο Οικογενειών για την Ψυχική Υγεία (ΣΟΨΥ), αποκτώντας πολύπλευρη εμπειρία στην κλινική ψυχολογία, τη συμβουλευτική, την ομαδική θεραπεία και την ψυχοκοινωνική αποκατάσταση. Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει σε ερευνητικές εργασίες και επιστημονικές παρουσιάσεις με αντικείμενο την παιδική προστασία, την ψυχική νόσο και άλλα. Η επιστημονική της ταυτότητα χαρακτηρίζεται από συνεχή επιμόρφωση, επαγγελματική συνέπεια και βαθύ σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα του κάθε ανθρώπου, με βασικό στόχο την ενδυνάμωση, την κατανόηση και τη θεραπευτική εξέλιξη των ατόμων που την εμπιστεύονται.

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.

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.

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

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

Nezi Aimilia is a Clinical and School Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Elefsina. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master of Science (MSc) degree specializing in Clinical Psychology from the Department of Psychology of the same university. She also holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree specializing in School Psychology from Harokopio University. She has worked at the Reception and Solidarity Center of the Municipality of Athens, where she provided psychosocial and counseling support to vulnerable social groups. Additionally, during her professional career, she has collaborated with numerous mental health centers and hospitals, such as the Mental Health Center of "Sotiria" Hospital and the Adolescent and Young Adult Psychiatry Department of "G. Gennimatas" Hospital. Furthermore, in recent years, she has worked in special education institutions, including the Center for Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling, and Support of Western Attica (KE.D.A.S.Y.) and the Unified Special Vocational High School – Lyceum (EN.E.E.GY.-L.). She possesses certified training in the use of multiple psychometric tools and has extensive clinical experience. She is undergoing training in programs related to psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. In her private practice, she provides psychotherapy and counseling to adolescents and adults, as well as parental counseling. Finally, she regularly attends seminars and conferences in her specialty to ensure ongoing professional development and training in her field.

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.

The "Nimatos Akri - Kentro Psyxotherapeias Kai Symvouleutikis Enilikon Kai Efivon", guided by understanding, confidentiality, and respect for your needs, provides individual and group psychotherapy and counseling services for adults and adolescents aged 14 and over. Additionally, psychometric testing is available, including personality tests (MMPI-II, Rorschach, CAT), autism screening tests (AQ test), anxiety screening tests (STAI), and depression screening tests (BDI-2). The center is staffed by graduate Psychologists - Psychotherapists with ongoing training and specialized expertise in therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, integrative, and clinical hypnosis according to Erickson. The professionals of the Center are Suridi Maria, Manesi Sophia, Kouroupaki Dimitra, and Teisanou Katerina.

Thalassoxori Ntouli MSc, MBA is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Sepolia. She is also an external collaborator for continuous adult education through e-learning & Tutoring at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed a postgraduate degree in Health Unit Management at the Hellenic Open University. Additionally, she has been trained in Behavioral Techniques, Integrative Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, and Clinical Psychopathology. She collaborated with the University of Ioannina for three years on research and the design of skill and ability identification for students of economic studies. She has also worked with major private companies regarding the development, implementation, and execution of HR initiatives. She has been employed at the National School of Public Health, the Staff of the Minister of National Defense, the National School of Public Health, the Lighthouse for the Blind of Greece, among others, and has participated in the design and execution of several European programs as well as in related conferences with presentations and publications. Believing that knowledge is limitless, she has completed various trainings related to her field, including the use and evaluation of psychometric tools, drama therapy, and family and couple therapy. She is a founding member of the Hellenic Society of Integrative Psychotherapy as well as a collaborator of the University of Crete's technology spin-off "Contemporary Amphiaraia" and the Master's Program in Counseling Psychology at the University of Thessaly. Finally, she has participated in numerous conferences as a speaker, and her articles have been published in the printed press.

Goumpiou Virginia Msc is a Clinical Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist of the Synthetic Model, maintaining a private practice in Keratsini. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Metropolitan College and subsequently completed a Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology at the Metropolitan College. Her private practice offers individual, family, couples counseling, and group therapy sessions. Additionally, the specialist is a court-appointed expert and specialist consultant, providing technical reports for courts. The private practice offers expert assessments and evaluations using the most advanced tools for various purposes, such as courts, benefit committees for children and adults, etc.

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