Psychologists for Psychological support Weight Care in the Western suburbs of Athens

Mariliza Mylonaki MSc is a Psychologist who runs her private practice, "Youtopia Wellness Center," and also works as a Dietitian. Additionally, she is employed as a Psychologist at the mental health and social support organizations "Pyxida" and "Tharapsysi." She holds a license to practice as a Psychologist and is trained in Positive Psychotherapy (MSc). She is currently completing her doctoral studies in Psychology and Counseling. Her passion for knowledge and continuous education led her to study both nutrition and psychology, with the aim of providing a more holistic and interdisciplinary approach to her clients. She has a strong passion for science and enjoys learning new ways to assist people.

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.

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.

Pasxalidis Theodoros is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in anxiety, panic attacks, and overthinking, as well as learning and school-related difficulties. He assists individuals experiencing continuous stress, pressure, or difficulty calming their minds to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and acquire practical tools for daily life. Additionally, he supports cases involving low self-esteem, interpersonal relationship challenges, professional stress, and school-related issues, approaching each person with respect and aiming for meaningful change. Acknowledging that one is not invincible or omnipotent and taking the step to speak with a psychologist is not a sign of weakness but an act of strength and honesty towards oneself.

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.

Mamo Xrysovalanto - Eirini is a Psychologist specializing in Clinical Psychology and Counseling, holding a Master of Science (MSc) degree from the University of Derby, as well as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Applied Psychology. Her experience includes professional and voluntary work across a wide range of psychological needs and interventions. She has collaborated with organizations such as the Hellenic Network of European Women, IASIS, and Ithaca Laundry, providing counseling sessions and contributing to programs that promote social inclusion and psychological well-being. Additionally, she actively participates in continuous education, currently undergoing a four-year training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In the past, she has completed specialized training programs in Psychodynamic Therapy, Systemic Counseling, and Counseling Psychotherapy. She has an extensive research portfolio, with publications exploring topics such as "emotional nourishment," attachment, mental disorders, and innovative psychological interventions.

Kondylis Antonis is a Psychologist who provides individual adult sessions with experience in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and phobias. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and has undergone further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Η Πετρίνα Ρούσσου είναι Ψυχολόγος και Ψυχαναλυτική/Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Παιδιών, Εφήβων & Ενηλίκων (Ειδ.) και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στον Πειραιά, όπου παρέχει ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας Διά ζώσης και Διαδικτυακά. Η επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει αναπτυχθεί στη συνάντηση της κλινικής πρακτικής, της ψυχαναλυτικής σκέψης και της ακαδημαϊκής δραστηριότητας, με σταθερό προσανατολισμό στην κατανόηση της μοναδικότητας του κάθε ανθρώπου και της προσωπικής του ιστορίας.

Ολοκλήρωσε τις βασικές της σπουδές στην Ψυχολογία (UEL), αποφοιτώντας με Άριστα (First Class Honours). Στη συνέχεια πραγματοποίησε στο ίδιο Πανεπιστήμιο μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία (UEL), τις οποίες ολοκλήρωσε με Διάκριση (Distinction). Είναι μέλος του British Psychological Society (GMBPsS), διεθνές μέλος της American Psychological Association (APA), καθώς και δόκιμο μέλος της European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP) και της Εθνικής Εταιρείας Ψυχοθεραπείας Ελλάδος (ΕΕΨΕ).

Η πρώτη της επαφή με το κλινικό πεδίο πραγματοποιήθηκε, μεταξύ άλλων, στο Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Πειραιά, όπου συμμετείχε στη λειτουργία του Εξωτερικού Νευρολογικού Ιατρείου και ήρθε σε επαφή με ασθενείς νευρολογικών παθήσεων και γνωστικών δυσκολιών, μεταξύ των οποίων άνοια, νόσος Parkinson και σκλήρυνση κατά πλάκας. Παράλληλα, συμμετείχε στη λειτουργία του Κέντρου Νοητικής Ενδυνάμωσης του νοσοκομείου. Η εμπειρία αυτή συνέβαλε στην εξοικείωσή της με τη σύνθετη σχέση ανάμεσα στην ψυχική λειτουργία, τη γνωστική κατάσταση, τη σωματική νόσο και το οικογενειακό περιβάλλον. Στο ΚΕΘΕΑ Εν Δράσει εντάχθηκε στο ερευνητικό τμήμα, αποκτώντας εμπειρία στη συλλογή, οργάνωση και επεξεργασία ερευνητικών δεδομένων στο πλαίσιο του έργου του φορέα. Η επαφή της με διαφορετικά κλινικά και ερευνητικά περιβάλλοντα αποτέλεσε σημαντικό υπόβαθρο για τη μετέπειτα εξέλιξη της επαγγελματικής της ταυτότητας.

Παράλληλα με την κλινική της πορεία, ξεκίνησε η πορεία της στον ακαδημαϊκό χώρο της Ψυχολογίας. Στο Μητροπολιτικό Κολλέγιο εργάστηκε ως Personal Academic Tutor, υποστηρίζοντας και εποπτεύοντας την ακαδημαϊκή πορεία φοιτητών Ψυχολογίας, ενώ στη συνέχεια ανέλαβε και το συντονισμό της ομάδας των Personal Academic Tutors. Συνέχισε διδάσκοντας μαθήματα Ψυχολογίας, με ιδιαίτερη ενασχόληση την Επιστημολογία, εποτεύοντας πτυχιακές εργασίες και καθοδηγώντας φοιτητές στη διαμόρφωση, οργάνωση και εκπόνηση ερευνητικών εργασιών. Παράλληλα, έχει συμμετάσχει στη συγγραφή και ανάπτυξη εκπαιδευτικού υλικού για μαθήματα του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας, καθώς και για μαθήματα Ακαδημαϊκής Γραφής του Τμήματος Διοίκησης Επιχειρήσεων. Η ακαδημαϊκή αυτή διαδρομή λειτούργησε συμπληρωματικά προς την κλινική της εξέλιξη. Η συστηματική ενασχόληση με την επιστημονική γνώση, την έρευνα, τη διδασκαλία και την εποπτεία φοιτητών εμπλούτισε τον τρόπο με τον οποίο προσεγγίζει και κατανοεί την κλινική πράξη. Διατηρεί ενεργή παρουσία μέσα από ομιλίες σε σεμινάρια και συνέδρια Ψυχολογίας, καθώς και μέσα από συνεργασίες με διαφορετικούς φορείς και κέντρα ψυχικής υγείας, με θεματολογία γύρω από την ψυχική υγεία, την ψυχοθεραπεία και την ψυχαναλυτική προσέγγιση.

Έχει εργαστεί θεραπευτικά με παιδιά που αντιμετωπίζουν συναισθηματικές και αναπτυξιακές δυσκολίες, εφήβους και ενήλικες, ενώ έχει πραγματοποιήσει και συμβουλευτική εργασία με γονείς σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών στον Πειραιά και στη Σύρο. Η εμπειρία της με διαφορετικές ηλικιακές ομάδες έχει ενισχύσει την κατανόηση της ψυχικής ανάπτυξης ως μιας συνεχούς πορείας, στην οποία οι πρώιμες σχέσεις, οι μεταγενέστερες εμπειρίες και ο τρόπος με τον οποίο κάθε άνθρωπος σχετίζεται με τον εαυτό του και τους άλλους παραμένουν ουσιαστικά συνδεδεμένα.

Στην ψυχοθεραπευτική της εργασία προσεγγίζει κάθε άνθρωπο πέρα από το σύμπτωμα ή τη δυσκολία που τον οδηγεί στη θεραπεία. Μέσα από την ψυχαναλυτική και ψυχοδυναμική οπτική, δίνεται χώρος στην προσωπική ιστορία, στις πρώιμες και σύγχρονες σχέσεις, στις ασυνείδητες διεργασίες και στα επαναλαμβανόμενα σχεσιακά μοτίβα που συχνά επηρεάζουν τον τρόπο με τον οποίο το άτομο βιώνει τον εαυτό του και τους άλλους. Η θεραπεία είναι μία διαδικασία στην οποία όσα δεν έχουν ακόμη μπορέσει να ειπωθούν ή να κατανοηθούν μπορούν σταδιακά να αποκτήσουν λόγο, νόημα και ψυχική αναπαράσταση. Συμπτώματα, επαναλαμβανόμενες δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις, φόβοι ή συναισθήματα που μοιάζουν δυσνόητα δεν αντιμετωπίζονται απομονωμένα, αλλά διερευνώνται μέσα στο ευρύτερο πλαίσιο της ιστορίας και του εσωτερικού κόσμου του ανθρώπου. Μέσα σε ένα σταθερό, ασφαλές και εμπιστευτικό θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο, θεραπευτής και θεραπευόμενος μπορούν να διερευνήσουν από κοινού όσα επαναλαμβάνονται, όσα δυσκολεύουν και όσα μέχρι σήμερα παρέμεναν λιγότερο προσβάσιμα στη συνειδητή κατανόηση. Μέσα από αυτή τη διαδικασία μπορεί να δημιουργηθεί περισσότερος ψυχικός χώρος για κατανόηση, επεξεργασία, νοηματοδότηση και σταδιακή αλλαγή.

George Kalampakas is a Psychologist with a BSc in Psychology from a recognized university in Italy and an MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy from the United Kingdom. His practical training at the elder care facility AKTIOS enhanced his experience in psychological support for adults and families. He works with individuals, couples, and families who seek to understand their relationships, manage difficulties, and improve communication and connection. His approach is tailored to the needs of each person or system, promotes resilience, self-awareness, and care, within a safe, collaborative space.

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.

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.

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.

Marketi Konstantina MSc is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist and conducts online individual psychotherapy sessions. She holds a degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Derby and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Counseling from the same institution. Additionally, she has specialized in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach, having completed the four-year program "Cognitive Psychotherapies Ioannis Papakostas" at the University Institute of Mental Health E.P.I.PSY. in collaboration with Aiginiteio Hospital. Concurrently, she worked as a Psychologist in various structures and organizations such as the Social Service of the Municipality of Metamorfosi, KETHEA STROFI, the NGO IASIS (Non-Profit Civil Company) where she worked with individuals with various psychosocial disorders, as well as a volunteer student counselor. Through the sessions, she provides psychological support to adults concerning issues related to anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias, depression, female empowerment, as well as matters related to interpersonal relationships.

Kandiliotis Danae is a psychologist - psychotherapist and has a private office in the centre of Athens. She holds a BSc, MSc in Psychology and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Psychologists. Community of Behavior Analysis. In addition, she has completed two years of study at the two post-graduate trainings in the Department of Sociology of Panteion University, two post-graduate trainings in Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapy and is a Behavioural Analyst. In her office she undertakes a variety of clinical cases, mainly anxiety disorders, mood and personality disorders. She has worked extensively with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and has attended as speaker at conferences, workshops and television shows. In addition, she has conducted internship at the Smile of the Child and has also been a collaborator of the Local Mental Health Promotion Team of the Municipality of Nea Smyrni and other institutions. Finally, she has attended numerous seminars and trainings regarding Psychology issues and Psychiatry, while she is also involved in issues of work and Organizational Psychology. She serves in the Athens area, in the centre of Athens and in the area of Ampelokipi. Both offices are located at a minimum distance from metro stations.

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.