Effy Malfa
(she/her)
Psychologist
Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
Welcome! I’m Effy, an expat psychologist offering online therapy in English & Greek. I’m here to support you, help you navigate challenges, and encourage personal growth.
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About me
As a native Greek living in the Netherlands, I know firsthand what it’s like to adjust to new environments and cultures. These experiences have shaped my empathy, openness, and cultural sensitivity, which I bring into my work with clients.
Outside of therapy, I love traveling, practicing yoga, socializing, and discovering new things; they keep me grounded, curious, and inspired. I support people dealing with burnout, depression, anxiety, self-confidence issues, relationship challenges, and attachment difficulties. My aim is to help you find balance, strengthen your well-being, and build more meaningful connections in your life.
I speak:
EnglishGreek
Location:
The Hague, Netherlands
Approach
Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Schema therapyRecommended for those who want to break out of negative patterns or "schemas" that they developed early in life and keep repeating.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, empathetic, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. I combine evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy, to help clients explore patterns, understand their challenges, and develop practical strategies for change. I prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to take an active role in their own growth.
Experience
I work in an outpatient psychiatry and psychotherapy clinic, providing individual therapy. Through this work, I have developed experience supporting clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and helping them navigate a range of psychological challenges. I regularly participate in supervision and ongoing professional development to ensure the care I provide is aligned with the best practices.
In addition to this, I am self-employed, offering therapy to clients with varying needs and supporting them in achieving their personal goals.
Education
I hold an MSc in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University, and a BSc in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
I have completed my training course in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the European Institute of Counselling & Psychotherapy and am currently continuing my professional development with Schema Therapy training at Van Genderen Opleidingen BV. Additionally, I completed an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, following the method of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, to strengthen skills in stress management and mindfulness practice.
Services
Intro Call
Free • 15 min • Online
Individual Session
€70 • 50 min • Online
Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
Last active
Offers free 15 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from Effy Hi ! Does my profile look like a good fit? Send me a message and we'll schedule a meeting at my earliest availability!
Usually responds within 12 hours
Next available: Mar 17