Health professionals for Obesity in Zografou

Florou Athina is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She graduated from the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University of Athens in 2022, successfully completing her undergraduate studies. During her internship at the 251 General Airforce Hospital, she gained valuable knowledge and experience in nutrition support, designing personalized diet plans, nutritional counseling, and assessing patients' nutritional status. She continued her studies at University College London (UCL), where she obtained a master's degree in Eating Disorders and Clinical Nutrition with distinction. As part of her postgraduate education, she worked at St Ann’s Hospital/Eating Disorder Service, making a significant contribution to the rehabilitation of patients with eating disorders. Athina is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians-Nutritionists (PSDΔD), the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), and the Association for Nutrition (AfN) in the UK. She has experience in managing clinical cases through collaboration with physicians of various specialties in both hospital and private settings. She applies individualized nutritional interventions based on scientific evidence, aiming for the holistic support of health.

As part of her active involvement in international scientific networks, she participates as a member of the Working Group of the European project HEALTH UP! of EFAD (European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians), contributing to the scientifically substantiated evaluation and updating of the Guide on Eating Disorders, aiming to enhance dietetic care practice at the European level.

Ο Φλώρος Χρήστος MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί το γραφείο του στου Ζωγράφου (Γουδή - Αμπελόκηποι), προσφέρει υψηλού επιπέδου υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας, με απόλυτη εχεμύθεια και επαγγελματισμό. Βασισμένος στη γνώση και τη μεγάλη εμπειρία και εξειδίκευσή του, ο κ. Φλώρος Θ. Χρήστος μπορεί να συνεργαστεί μαζί σας για την αποτελεσματική αντιμετώπιση διαφόρων θεμάτων ψυχολογικής φύσεως, που δυσχεραίνουν την καθημερινότητά σας. Ο κ. Χρήστος Φλώρος ξεκίνησε τις σπουδές του στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο και συνέχισε τις σπουδές του στην Ψυχολογία, με μεταπτυχιακούς τίτλους σπουδών στην ψυχολογία της υγείας (MSc in Health Psychology) με διάκριση από το Πανεπιστήμιο Cardiif και UH Hatfield του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου, ενώ είναι καταχωρημένος ως MSc Ψυχολόγος και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου στην Ελλάδα. Είναι μετεκπαιδευθείς στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής (μέλος του British Association for counseling and psychotherapy), καθώς και στη Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία στο Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο και την Ελληνική ψυχιατρική εταιρεία (Basic and Advanced) με διάκριση. Επιπροσθέτως, αποπεράτωσε με άριστα το μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα εξειδίκευσης του Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστήμιου Αθηνών «Ιατρική Ψυχολογία», ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει σε πιστοποιημένα εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα που αφορούν στην διαχείριση διαζυγίου γονέων-παιδιών καθώς και στην προσωπική συμβουλευτική και τη συμβουλευτική γονέων. Μιλάει τρεις γλώσσες , αγγλικά γαλλικά και ιταλικά. Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολουθήσει εκπαίδευση από το Medical University of South Carolina πάνω στο μετατραυματικό στρες και τη γνωσιακή συμπεριφορική θεραπεία. Ακόμη, έχει παρακολουθήσει και εκπαιδευτεί στο ΗΜΙ (hypnosis motivational institute) της California USA, στο προκαταρκτικό πρόγραμμα σπουδών της κλινικής ύπνωσης. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε αρκετά επιστημονικά σεμινάρια και συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και στο εξωτερικό. Στο βιογραφικό του περιλαμβάνεται το Σισμανόγλειο Νοσοκομείο Αμαλία Φλέμινγκ, το Αιγινήτειο Νοσοκομείο, το εξειδικευμένο κέντρο ημέρας και κοινωνικού διαλόγου (ΠΕΨΑΕΕ), η ΜΚΟ "μαζί για το παιδί", το ιδιωτικό κέντρο υγείας και ευεξίας AURUM, κ.α. Ο Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπευτής κ. Φλώρος Θ. Χρήστος σάς περιμένει σε ένα φιλικό και ζεστό χώρο στην περιοχή του Ζωγράφου (Γουδή - Αμπελόκηποι), (και διαδικτυακά για όσους η απόσταση, η μετοίκηση σε άλλη χώρα η έλλειψη χρόνου ή οι επαγγελματικές υποχρεώσεις δεν επιτρέπουν τις δια ζώσης συνεδρίες), όπου προσφέρει υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας, με ενσυναίσθηση και σεβασμό για κάθε έναν από εσάς. Ειδικές τιμές είναι δυνατόν να γίνουν για φοιτητές και ευπαθείς ομάδες.

Konstantoulaki Eleni MSc, MA is a licensed Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist specialized in the Systemic - Existential approach, with experience in the treatment of adolescents, young adults, adults, couples (EFT | Emotionally Focused Therapy) and families. She provides psychotherapy both individually and in group settings, with sessions available online. Her goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment where each individual or group can feel acceptance and trust, having the space to explore thoughts, feelings, and relationships, progressing with awareness towards a more conscious, meaningful, and authentic life.

Raptis Athanasios is a Pathologist - Diabetologist and maintains private clinics in Athens and Kalyvia Attikis. He is an Emeritus Professor of Pathology - Diabetes Mellitus at the Medical School of the University of Athens (EKPA) and an Associate of the Athens Medical Center (Marousi). He specializes in Diabetes Mellitus (type 1, type 2, gestational, insulin pumps), its complications, arterial hypertension, as well as the entire spectrum of metabolic diseases (dyslipidemia, obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). He was a member of the Diabetology Center of the 2nd Propaedeutic Pathology Clinic of the University of Athens from 1982 to 2024, except for the period of his military service, rural medical practice, and further training. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He underwent two years of postgraduate training at King’s College London, in the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolic Diseases at Guy's Hospital, focusing on arterial hypertension and diabetic nephropathy. He possesses significant academic and research work and is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, the Hellenic Professional Association of Pathologists - Diabetologists, the Hellenic Diabetological Society (elected member of the Board of Directors), and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD).

Ektor Kappatos-Koutroumpas is a Dietitian – Nutritionist, and his office “Healthier with Ektor” is located in the Mavili Square area. He holds a master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Aberdeen (Medical School), is a holder of the European Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), the leading European clinical nutrition qualification, has been trained in the Low-FODMAP diet for managing irritable bowel syndrome symptoms by Life Academy, and in Eating Disorders through the training program of KEADD (Hellenic Center for Education and Management of Eating Disorders), under the auspices of the British Psychological Society. He also holds a certification in the program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) titled "Stress Management and Health." He collaborates with psychologist - child psychologist Alexandra Kappatou as the head of the Dietetics Department. He has taught the course of Sports Nutrition for 2 years in the postgraduate program at the Scientific College of Greece (SCG) and has experience working in a private dietetic office. He is a co-creator and co-administrator of the dietitians’ group “Food for ... Nutrition.” Together, you will create a personalized intervention based on your unique needs and characteristics, aiming to achieve your goals without deprivation, hunger, or restrictions. He is here to listen to you, support you, and help you without judgment.

Priniotaki Katerina is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Pangrati. She has experience in individual psychotherapy and counseling. She studied Psychology at the American College (Deree) and holds a Master's degree (MA) in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London, with extensive hands-on experience in psychoanalytic therapy and supervision. Additionally, she has worked at the Elderly Care Unit of the Moschato Social Welfare Center. She has expertise in cases of anxiety disorders, panic attacks, eating disorders, depression, relationship counseling, bereavement, and more.

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.

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.

Kleio Xantziara is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Goudi. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a graduate of the same institution. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Biology with a full scholarship from Harvard University. She is affiliated with the "Hygeia" and "Mitera" Hospitals. She specialized in Endocrinology at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York, as well as in the Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos". Additionally, she has participated as a researcher in primary research on brain tumors, specifically apoptosis and clonality analysis, in the Neurosurgery Laboratory at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Finally, she has numerous scientific publications and is a member of various associations and scientific societies in Greece and abroad.

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.

Galazoula Georgia is a Psychologist and a certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, specializing in individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Through the therapeutic relationship, she provides space for individuals to express themselves, gain greater self-awareness, and be empowered to approach their personal choices and challenges with increased clarity and freedom. Throughout her therapeutic practice, she has supported individuals facing anxiety, panic attacks, self-esteem issues, psychosomatic difficulties, relational challenges, as well as periods of existential searching or personal transitions. In her professional journey, she regularly participates in individual and group supervision to ensure the quality and ethical integrity of the therapeutic process. Concurrently, she herself engages in individual and group psychotherapy, viewing continuous personal work as a fundamental pillar for her development and authenticity as a psychotherapist. Her approach is experiential and focused on the here and now, emphasizing authentic contact and respecting the pace of each client. Her goal is to cultivate a therapeutic relationship founded on trust, where the individual can feel acceptance and safety, enabling a deeper connection with the self and fostering new ways of understanding and managing their life.

Yro Stamou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist specializing in psychoanalytic orientation. She practices privately in the Ilisia area while also serving as a scientific collaborator at the "Therapis General" hospital. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds professional license number 7447/1998. Additionally, she is a candidate group psychotherapist at the S.H. Foulkes Institute of Group Analysis. She provides individual and group psychotherapy services for adults, focusing on establishing a stable and authentic therapeutic relationship. With respect for the uniqueness of each individual and their personal psychological journey, she addresses a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, dysfunctions in interpersonal relationships, and psychological pain that is often difficult to express verbally.

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.

Katerina Xrysoulaki is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist, BSc, MSc, and she operates a private practice (Thought for food) in Exarchia, where she provides personalized nutrition services. She holds a degree from the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University of Athens and possesses a bachelor's and master's degree (BSc - MSc) in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the Agricultural University of Athens. Furthermore, she holds a "Master Practitioner" certification in Eating Disorders and Obesity from KEADD in collaboration with NCFED of the UK. She completed her internship at selected nutrition centers, as well as at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra," gaining valuable experience in clinical and preventive settings. She continuously attends specialized seminars and educational programs, staying updated on the latest developments in Nutrition Science, clinical practice, and nutritional behavior. Her primary goal is to help people feel better and improve their lifestyle through nutrition. Based on scientific data, each program is tailored to the needs, daily routine, and lifestyle of each individual. Change does not come through restrictions but through conscious choices that respect the body and the needs of each person.

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.