Health professionals for Diet and nutrition near Zografou

Ο Δημήτρης Π. Λαπατσάνης είναι Γενικός Χειρουργός με εξειδίκευση στη Μεταβολική και Βαριατρική Χειρουργική, καθώς και στη χειρουργική του ανωτέρου πεπτικού συστήματος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στα Ιλίσια.Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων το 1990 με βαθμό Άριστα και ειδικεύτηκε στη Χειρουργική στο Γ.Ν.Α. «Ο Ευαγγελισμός», όπου απέκτησε τον τίτλο του Χειρουργού το 1996. Το 2000 έλαβε το Ευρωπαϊκό Δίπλωμα Χειρουργικής (FEBS) στο Εδιμβούργο, ενώ στη συνέχεια μετεκπαιδεύτηκε στη λαπαροσκοπική και ρομποτική χειρουργική του ανωτέρου πεπτικού στο Istituto Clinico Humanitas (ICH) στο Μιλάνο (2001–2003).Από το 2004, επικεντρώνεται στη βαριατρική και μεταβολική χειρουργική, εφαρμόζοντας σύγχρονες, ελάχιστα επεμβατικές τεχνικές για την αντιμετώπιση της παχυσαρκίας και παθήσεων όπως η γαστροοισοφαγική παλινδρόμηση, οι όγκοι του ανωτέρου πεπτικού και οι μεγάλες διαφραγματοκήλες.Είναι Πιστοποιημένος Χειρουργός Αριστείας στη Βαριατρική και Μεταβολική Χειρουργική, με διαπίστευση από το European Chapter of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO-EC), έναν διεθνή οργανισμό που πιστοποιεί ιατρικά κέντρα υψηλών προδιαγραφών.Διαθέτει εμπειρία άνω των 5.000 επιτυχημένων επεμβάσεων, εφαρμόζοντας τεχνικές όπως η επιμήκης γαστρεκτομή (sleeve gastrectomy), το γαστρικό bypass, το SASI και το SADI.Από το 2009 έως το 2014 υπηρέτησε ως Επιμελητής Α΄ στη Δ΄ Χειρουργική Κλινική του Γ.Ν.Α. «Ο Ευαγγελισμός», ενώ από το 2014 έως το 2023 διετέλεσε Διευθυντής της ίδιας Κλινικής, συμβάλλοντας καθοριστικά στην ανάπτυξη της βαριατρικής μονάδας και στην παροχή εξατομικευμένων θεραπευτικών προσεγγίσεων για την παχυσαρκία. Από το 2023 δραστηριοποιείται στον ιδιωτικό τομέα υγείας.Το 2024 διοργάνωσε και συντόνισε διημερίδα για την τεχνική SADI (Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass), με τη συμμετοχή διακεκριμένων διεθνών ομιλητών και τη ζωντανή εκπαίδευση χειρουργών από όλη την Ευρώπη.Έχει συμμετάσχει ενεργά σε ελληνικά και διεθνή συνέδρια, με δημοσιεύσεις και ανακοινώσεις που αφορούν τις εξελίξεις στη βαριατρική και τη χειρουργική του ανωτέρου πεπτικού.Είναι μέλος επιστημονικών εταιρειών, όπως η Ελληνική Χειρουργική Εταιρεία Παχυσαρκίας (ΕΧΕΠ), η Ελληνική Χειρουργική Εταιρεία (ΕΧΕ), η International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), η European Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ESDE) και η International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ISDE).Στόχος του είναι η παροχή ολοκληρωμένης και εξατομικευμένης φροντίδας, μέσα από την εφαρμογή σύγχρονων χειρουργικών τεχνικών και τη διεπιστημονική συνεργασία.

Ioanna Marmarou BSc, MSc, PhD is a Clinical - Counseling Psychologist who maintains a private practice in the center of Athens, in Exarchia. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of East London, a master's degree in Clinical & Community Psychology, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the same university. The therapist is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society with professional license number 309612. The therapeutic process follows the Integrative Approach, which successfully incorporates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and Gestalt therapy. She holds certifications in School Psychology, Sexual Education for Children and Adolescents, and Drama Therapy. At Ioanna Marmarou's private practice, the counseling and psychotherapeutic process focuses on the uniqueness of each individual, allowing them to express every right - wrong, good - bad, normal - abnormal, realistic - imaginary, light - dark aspect of themselves and their broader life. The purpose of this therapeutic process is to serve as a journey for the client to explore their own self and their relationship with themselves, as well as the relationships and boundaries they have established within their social environment. A core principle of the therapist is the empowerment of the individual, aiming to build healthy relationships, achieve inner fulfillment, and maintain functionality in daily life.

Dr. Koutsaki Maria is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Kaisariani. She is undertaking postgraduate studies in Female Reproduction at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in Gynecological Endocrinology, Thyroid Disorders, and Diabetes Mellitus. Additionally, she has extensive experience in conditions such as gestational diabetes, osteoporosis, calcium and vitamin D metabolism, Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease, menstrual disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, obesity, metabolism, growth disorders, endocrine hypertension, adrenal diseases, pituitary adenomas, neuroendocrine tumors, and endocrine aspects of pregnancy. Furthermore, she has participated in numerous diabetes and endocrinology conferences both at the European and national levels, presenting clinical research studies and case reports aimed at continuous education and professional development in endocrinology. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Endocrine Society and is proficient in English, Italian, and German.

Katerina Leventouri is a Clinical Psychologist (MSc) - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Exarchia. She graduated with honors from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GPA 8.75) and holds a professional license. She has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Clinical Psychology with a grade of Excellent (9.14). During her postgraduate studies, she worked in the mental health department of the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research in Thessaloniki, as well as in the acute cases department of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, handling a wide range of cases and gaining valuable experience in managing mental health issues such as anxiety, mood, and personality disorders. She has a particular interest in eating disorders, having collaborated as a trainee Clinical Psychologist with the Day Center for Eating Disorders ElpiZo of EPAPSY. Simultaneously, she has attended a one-year educational seminar on the treatment of eating disorders and has also conducted research on the topic. Additionally, she has participated in a research team at University College Cork in Ireland focusing on combating stigma in patients with chronic pain. As a professional, she places great emphasis on lifelong education, personal therapy, and supervision. As a psychotherapist, she follows an individualized approach, respecting each person's unique history, pace, and request within a safe framework of exploration and self-acceptance.

Zoi Viky is a General Practitioner and operates a private clinic in Exarchia. She specialized in General Medicine at Papageorgiou Hospital in Thessaloniki and received further training in Diabetes Mellitus at the Dietetic Association of Northern Greece (D.E.V.E). Additionally, she has completed postgraduate studies in Public Health at the National School of Public Health and training in Emergency Medicine at the National Emergency Aid Center. Finally, she possesses substantial clinical and scientific experience.

Ermioni Margariti is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist who conducts sessions at her private office located at 15 Laodikeias Street (opposite the Athens Concert Hall) as well as online. She graduated from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences – Department of Psychology and has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Adults, Children, and Adolescents at the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior (I.E.TH.S. – a four-year study program) leading to European certification from the EABCT. She has attended numerous seminars and training programs, including the Postgraduate Seminar in Clinical Psychopathology "PANAGIOTIS OULIS" and the Postgraduate Seminar in Clinical Skills in Psychopathology "PANAGIOTIS OULIS" at Aeginiteio Hospital – 1st Psychiatric Clinic. She has clinical experience in municipal clinics of the Municipality of Athens, school units of all levels, in streetwork of the Municipality of Athens, and at the Institute for Research & Therapy of Behavior. Since 2021, she has been providing private psychotherapy to adolescents and adults while continuing her clinical training.

Valsamidou Foteini is a General and Homeopathic physician with private practices in Glyfada and Pangrati. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a diploma from the International Academy of Homeopathy. She specialized in general medicine at the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialenio - Benakeio" and at the Markopoulo Health Center. The doctor provides individualized treatment for each case using classical homeopathy. In her private practice, she treats conditions such as allergic diseases, constipation, dysmenorrhea, polycystic ovary syndrome, headaches, menstrual problems, irritable bowel syndrome, and psoriasis.

Anastasiou Savvina is a Psychologist and Scientific Director at the Psychotherapeutic Center - Multipurpose Space Animus Corpus, located in Ilisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the Athens University Hospital "Aiginiteio." Additionally, she has attended educational seminars on Psychotraumatology, a Counseling Psychology workshop, as well as training in the MMPI-II Personality Test. The psychotherapeutic interventions she applies include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Hellenic Olympians Association, due to her distinction in Synchronized Swimming.

Mauridi Afroditi is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Pangrati. She began her studies in Psychology in Groningen, Netherlands, and completed them in Cyprus. She has specialized in the diagnosis of children and adolescents through the systemic perspective SANE-System Attachment Narrative Encephalon and in systemic psychotherapy for adults at the Institute for Training and Research in Systemic Psychotherapy "Logos Psychis". Additionally, she has received training in various areas, including School Psychology, Psychosomatic Health, and Crisis Management. She possesses notable experience, having worked in various public and private institutions. Furthermore, she has significant research experience, participating in conferences and seminars, where she has also presented her work.

Η Αλεξάνδρα Μπάμπουλη είναι Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας στον Πειραιά και στην Αθήνα. Είναι αριστούχος απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου και κάτοχος MSc Κλινικής Ψυχολογίας από το ΕΚΠΑ. Στο πλαίσιο της κλινικής της εκπαίδευσης έχει εξειδικευτεί στην Ψυχοδυναμική Ψυχοθεραπεία και στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία, ενώ έχει πραγματοποιήσει επιπλέον εκπαίδευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία στην Ελληνική Εταιρεία Γνωσιακών Ψυχοθεραπειών του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου, αναγνωρισμένη από τον European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).Παράλληλα, διαθέτει εκπαίδευση στην ψυχομετρική αξιολόγηση ενηλίκων, παιδιών και εφήβων, με εξειδίκευση στη χορήγηση και ερμηνεία ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων, όπως τα WAIS-V, WISC-IV, MMPI-2, Rorschach και TAT-CAT. Εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με ενήλικες, παιδιά και εφήβους, αναλαμβάνοντας ζητήματα που αφορούν το άγχος, τις κρίσεις πανικού, τις φοβίες, την κατάθλιψη, τις διατροφικές διαταραχές, τα ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, τις δυσκολίες στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις, την αυτοεικόνα και την προσωπική ανάπτυξη. Παράλληλα, ασχολείται με την κλινική έρευνα με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον στην ψυχική υγεία των γυναικών και πραγματοποιεί ομάδες υποστήριξης εγκύων και νέων γονέων. Οι συνεδρίες πραγματοποιούνται και στην αγγλική γλώσσα.

Έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία μέσα από τη συνεργασία της με δημόσιες και πανεπιστημιακές δομές ψυχικής υγείας, όπως το Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας Κορυδαλλού, το Παιδοψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του ΠΓΝ «Αττικόν», το Ψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του ΓΝΑ «Γεώργιος Γεννηματάς», το Ναυτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών και τα Ειδικά Ιατρεία Μνήμης και Νοητικών Διαταραχών του Αιγινήτειου Νοσοκομείου.

Στο Κέντρο Ψυχοθεραπείας συνεργάζονται εξειδικευμένοι ψυχολόγοι και ψυχοθεραπευτές, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής σε παιδιά,εφήβους και ενήλικες.

Η Αλίκη Φλώρου είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και κάτοχος MSc Παιδοψυχιατρικής από το ΕΚΠΑ. Εκπαιδεύεται στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία και διαθέτει κλινική εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων με άγχος, κρίσεις πανικού, φοβίες, διατροφικές διαταραχές και δυσκολίες αυτοεκτίμησης.

Η Αγγελική Γκλαβά είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του ΕΚΠΑ και πραγματοποιεί MSc στη Συμβουλευτική των Εξαρτήσεων. Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία και αναλαμβάνει ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας με εφήβους και ενήλικες, εστιάζοντας σε ζητήματα άγχους, κατάθλιψης, διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων και προσωπικής ενδυνάμωσης.

Η Ειρήνη Γώγου είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του ΕΚΠΑ και πραγματοποιεί MSc στην Ψυχική Υγεία και Ψυχιατρική Παιδιών και Εφήβων στην Ιατρική Σχολή Αθηνών. Παράλληλα, εξειδικεύεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και διαθέτει εμπειρία στην ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων, καθώς και στη συμβουλευτική γονέων.

Η Έφη Καραγιάννη είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του ΕΚΠΑ και εκπαιδεύεται στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία, έχοντας ολοκληρώσει εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία. Εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με ενήλικες, με ιδιαίτερη εστίαση στις αγχώδεις διαταραχές, τις κρίσεις πανικού, την ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή, τις διατροφικές δυσκολίες, την αυτοεκτίμηση και τις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις.

Η Ηρώ Κομηνού είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου και κάτοχος MSc «Προαγωγή και Αγωγή Υγείας» της Ιατρικής Σχολής του ΕΚΠΑ. Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT), πιστοποιημένη από την EABCT, ενώ εφαρμόζει και στοιχεία της Θεραπείας Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT).Εργάζεται ψυχοθεραπευτικά με εφήβους και ενήλικες, αναλαμβάνοντας ζητήματα άγχους, κατάθλιψης, κρίσεων πανικού, διατροφικών διαταραχών, διαπροσωπικών σχέσεων και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης. Διαθέτει εμπειρία στην ψυχολογική υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων και γονέων, έχοντας συνεργαστεί με δομές εκπαίδευσης και κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών.

Lyra Eleni is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist licensed to practice and maintains a private office in Pangrati. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Philosophy of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2012 and has been trained in EMDR Therapy. Since then, she has dedicated herself to the science of psychology as a therapist, initially training in early intervention for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Following this experience, she continued her psychotherapy training and specialized in Clinical Expressive Art Therapy at the Aion Institute under the guidance of Dr. Avi Goren Bar. Since 2015, she has maintained her private practice, where she provides psychotherapy services, specializing in various areas. Ms. Lyra offers a safe and supportive environment (a space where you can explore and express your emotions without fear), individualized therapies (together you will create a therapeutic program tailored to your specific needs and goals), and various techniques (she employs a variety of therapeutic techniques, including art therapy, to help you find new ways to cope with life’s challenges). Additionally, she offers services such as anxiety and stress management, panic attack treatment, depression management, emotional difficulties support, relationship and family problems management, and assistance with self-esteem and personal development issues. She has served as a board member of the Association of Expressive Therapists of Greece and actively participates in numerous conferences and seminars aimed at her ongoing professional development and excellent training. Finally, she has completed studies in acting and is professionally involved in theater and cinema.

Haroula Tsatsani is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, certified by the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). She has successfully completed the Master's Program in "Clinical Management of Addictions" at the Athens Medical School and has extensive clinical experience in public and private mental health institutions. She has collaborated with Day Centers (Ariadni–KMOP, Galini–Prometheus), the Psychological Support Hotline 10306, primary and secondary education schools as a school psychologist, as well as hospitals such as "Evangelismos". Additionally, she has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, as well as supporting children and adolescents in shelters for unaccompanied minors. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Mets, providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents facing difficulties in interpersonal relationships, mental disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, addictions, and other challenges. Simultaneously, she collaborates with the psychotherapeutic center "Psychoplefsi" in Athens and the Konstantakou office in Western Attica. She holds a Professional Practice License as a Psychologist (7894/12.10.2016) and receives consistent supervision and training, continuously advancing her personal and professional development.

Christina Papageorgiou is a Clinical Psychologist and Sociologist, a graduate of Deree-The American College of Greece and Panteion University. She holds a Professional License and is a Psychotherapist, trained in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling KE.PSY.SY. She has finished the master's program in Clinical Psychology at the Erasmus University of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, as she has also attended the master's program in Special Education and Rehabilitation at the University of Macedonia. Finally, she has a diploma in Applied Counseling from KE.PSY.SY. At present, she works, alongside her private office, as a Psychologist in a Center for Special Treatments and continues to attend educational programs and trainings in her field. Provides individual sessions, couples' counselling, parents' counselling, and LGBTQI+ counselling, live and online, as well as in English.

Angeliki Xatzimanoli, MSc is a Psychologist, certified Psychotherapist, and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and graduated from the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University. Additionally, she has a master's degree in "Addiction Treatment - Addictology" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Medical School of Athens. Currently, she is training in "Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling" at the Center for Systemic Study and Therapy of Athens (Ke.S.Me.Th.). Throughout her career, she has volunteered with the Non-Governmental Organizations "ActionAid Hellas" and the International Cybersecurity Institute (CSI). She served as a Psychologist for the NGO "The Home Project" and collaborates as an external associate with the Center for Special Therapies "Oikogeneia." She also writes voluntarily for the website ''efiveia.gr,'' focusing on family and its connection and collaboration with the online therapy platform Terappin. She has been trained in the application of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy protocol (TF-CBT). She provides psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults. It is noteworthy that she participated in authoring the European program "TRACeD," within the framework of actions for the awareness and prevention of online gender-based violence. In her private practice, she undertakes the assessment, monitoring, and psychotherapeutic treatment of various psychological difficulties, such as anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, as well as issues related to interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.

Papavasileiou Georgia is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice at Mavili Square. She holds a degree from the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University and graduated with honors from postgraduate studies in the "Science of Stress and Health Promotion" at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

She specialized in nutritional intervention with a psycho-educational approach and in modifying dietary behavior in adults living with obesity. In 2017, she obtained the Adult Educator Educational Adequacy title from EOPPEP. Furthermore, she continues her postgraduate education in the field of Clinical Nutrition through the lifelong learning program of ESPEN "Life Long Learning Programme on Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism" and possesses extensive experience in clinical cases.

She collaborated and trained for three years in the Diabetology Department of the Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Unit of the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at the "Agia Sofia" Children's Hospital. She worked on the Endorse program collaborating with families of children with Type 1 Diabetes. Currently, she follows several families of children with obesity and diabetes mellitus.

Aggelaki Ioanna is a Mental Health Counselor and maintains a private practice in Exarcheia. She holds a diploma in Counseling Psychology from KE.PSY.SY. At the same center, she is pursuing further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has attended numerous seminars on mental health and counseling topics. Her experience encompasses a wide range, including management of anxiety, stress, panic attacks, grief, assertiveness, LGBTQ+ empowerment, and more. As a mental health counselor, she is dedicated to helping individuals improve their mental health and well-being. With a passion for psychology and a desire to positively impact people's lives, she provides a warm and non-judgmental environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, or any other mental health issue, she is here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Marianne Najm, MSc, is a dedicated psychologist practicing privately in Athens. She earned her Psychology degree from the University of Paris and holds a Master's degree in Organizational and CyberPsychology. Currently, she is undergoing specialized training in Psychoanalysis. Marianne is deeply committed to her profession, regularly attending seminars and conferences that focus on psychoanalytic approaches. She volunteers her expertise to provide invaluable psychological support services. She has actively contributed to various psychotherapeutic projects in Athens, with a particular emphasis on assisting individuals struggling with addiction and supporting the foreigner population, including children and adults. Her contributions extend beyond clinical work. As one of the esteemed scientific collaborators of Ecole Française de Cyberpsychologie, Marianne actively contributes to research exploring the effects of new technologies on mental health. Her areas of expertise include clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and social psychology. Marianne extends her influence to educational and corporate settings. She frequently conducts workshops, helping schools and businesses navigate the use of New Technologies in the workplace and promoting their responsible recreational use. Originally from France, Marianne Najm has been a resident of Athens since 2006, proficient in Greek, French, and English.

Bampili Angeliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in the center of Athens (near Panepistimiou and Omonia). She holds a degree in Psychology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. As a Psychotherapist, she has been trained in the Cognitive Behavioral model at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (three-year training). Additionally, she has completed two years of training in Eating Disorders Therapy at the First University Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the Research University Institute of Mental Health (E.P.I.P.S.Y). As part of her continuous education, she attends a basic training seminar in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an approach belonging to the third generation of cognitive behavioral therapies, while in the past she has attended postgraduate seminars related to mindfulness. In the context of her clinical internship, she conducted psychotherapeutic sessions at the Eating Disorders Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital. Furthermore, she has undergone postgraduate training in Clinical Psychopathology at E.P.I.P.S.Y. Previously, she worked as a Psychologist at the National Psychosocial Support Line 10306. Within the scope of volunteering and internship, she has been employed in psychosocial rehabilitation structures of E.P.A.P.S.Y. Currently, she provides specialized therapeutic interventions at her private office for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, specific phobias, and eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder). Additionally, she undertakes psychotherapeutic requests concerning sleep problems, anger management, life changes, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, assertive behavior, and the development of social skills.

Ms. Kontou Paraskeui is a specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist who maintains her private practice at Mavili Square, while also having a private practice in Sparta, Laconia. Additionally, she works as an Endocrinologist at the private polyclinic LIFECHECK Ilioupoli and serves as the Scientific Director of the private polyclinics LIFECHECK Psychiko and Kallithea. She is also a Scientific Collaborator of the "HYGEIA IVF Embryogenesis" Unit. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras. She specialized in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology Unit - Metabolism and Diabetes Center at the General Hospital “Alexandra - Elena Venizelou”. She has obtained a postgraduate specialization degree in "Research in Female Reproduction" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Endocrinological Society. She has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences and seminars on Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, continuously updating her knowledge of scientific advancements in her field, and has publications in reputable medical journals. She has been trained and possesses extensive clinical experience in a wide range of endocrine disorders, including type 1 & 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid gland diseases, osteoporosis and calcium metabolism disorders, endocrine disorders during pregnancy, menstrual disturbances, adrenal and pituitary diseases, endocrine hypertension, and obesity. Finally, she holds degrees in English and German languages. In her practice, she treats each patient individually and empathetically, aiming to provide a high level of care.