Health professionals for Obesity in Attica

Makrogianni Vitalioti Mariantzela is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as in Biothymia Clinical Hypnosis. She maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She is certified by the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. She is the Director of the Damala Foundation, a contributing writer, and has worked at KETHEA in action and street work, gaining extensive experience in Anxiety Disorders and addictions. Additionally, she attends numerous seminars on eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and holistic medicine as part of her continuous professional development.

Mixailidis Xristos is a General Practitioner with a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in General Medicine at the Thriasio General Hospital of Elefsina. He has extensive professional experience, having worked at the General Hospital of Amfissa, the Neuropsychiatric Clinic "Agios Gerasimos," the Clinic "Kyaneus Stavros," and within the SOS doctors network. Additionally, he has served as an instructor at the Public IEK of Elefsina and Mandra. To date, alongside his private practice, he serves as a Physician at the Dialysis Unit of the Athens Medical Center. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous conferences, postgraduate seminars, and workshops aimed at continuous professional development in his field and has contributed to several studies and research projects. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Society of General/Family Medicine.

Dr. Peirounaki Eleutheria, MD, is an Endocrinologist and holds a PhD from the Medical School of Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Germany, with a private practice in Ilioupoli. She is also an External Endocrinology Collaborator at Mitera Hospital. She studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism at TU Munich University and Duisburg-Essen University in Germany. She has worked as a Specialist Endocrinologist-Diabetologist at the Endocrinology Center of Munich, Endokrinologikum München, and as a Specialist Endocrinologist-Diabetologist and Head of regular Endocrinology clinics at Klinikum Bogenhausen in Munich, Germany. Finally, Dr. Peirounaki is specialized in osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, thyroid, and parathyroid glands.

Mantikas Nikolaos is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Queen Margaret University of Edinburgh and a Master's degree from the University of Kentucky, USA. He has observed and managed a large number of clinical nutritional cases, completing his practical training at the General Hospital of Attica KAT and the Attikon University General Hospital. In 2017, he became a member of the Health and Care Professions Council (UK), one of the largest health professional bodies worldwide, and since 2018 he has also been a member of the British Dietetic Association. To date, he is an external collaborator of the model gynecological and obstetric care clinic "maternacare" and the specialized lithiasis center "Athens Stone Clinic." Additionally, he regularly publishes articles in electronic and print media aimed at improving nutritional behavior and participates as a collaborator of Nutrimed in television and radio programs. He also frequently speaks at various conferences and seminars organized by associations and scientific bodies. Finally, he implements a comprehensive and innovative behavioral modification and weight control program, Nutrimed, for the treatment of obesity and offers other services such as management of clinical cases and diseases, sports nutrition, nutrition during pregnancy and lactation, child and adolescent nutrition, elderly nutrition, segmental body composition analysis with a modern body fat analyzer, health risk assessment using the specialized Soma software, basal metabolic rate measurement, and many others.

Nikolidaki Konstantina is a Psychologist with a private practice in Haidari. She studied psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom and completed the postgraduate program 'MSc in Drugs Addiction' at Liverpool John Moores University, specializing in addiction therapy. Upon returning to Greece, she completed a postgraduate specialization program in Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy. Additionally, she has attended various specialized training seminars and continuing education programs in family therapy, group analysis, and psychodrama at the Open Psychotherapeutic Center. She trained in couples therapy and sexual disorders at City University of Seattle, while also participating in experiential training for grief management with Dr. Jane Simington. She is a certified trainer-coordinator of Parent Schools with the Panhellenic Association of Parent Schools. Furthermore, she trained in trauma therapy and post-traumatic stress disorder at the Gestalt Institute of San Francisco. Throughout her career, she has worked as a counselor in the syringe exchange program at Lifeline Manchester’s harm reduction and drug and alcohol treatment center, as well as a psychotherapist and coordinator of psychotherapeutic groups and family groups at the Lyrakou Psychotherapeutic Clinic. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society.

Η Ραάτ Έμιλυ MSc είναι εξειδικευμένη Κλινική Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφολόγος. Είναι απόφοιτη του Ελληνικού Μεσογειακού Πανεπιστημίου, με επιπλέον σπουδές στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας. Έχει παρακολουθήσει σεμινάρια επιμόρφωσης στο Ευρωπαϊκό Ινστιτούτο Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας (EICP), με στόχο την ενίσχυση δεξιοτήτων που αφορούν την αποτελεσματική επικοινωνία και την ουσιαστική υποστήριξη των διαιτώμενων.

Το διαιτολογικό της γραφείο το οποίο διατηρεί στην Καλλιθέα. ειδικεύεται στη διατροφική υποστήριξη κλινικών περιστατικών, στην απώλεια βάρους, στη διατροφή κατά την εγκυμοσύνη και τον θηλασμό, καθώς και στη διατροφική εκπαίδευση παιδιών και εφήβων. Στόχος της είναι η ουσιαστική βελτίωση της υγείας και της ποιότητας ζωής, μέσα από μια ολιστική και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη προσέγγιση.

Παρέχονται εξατομικευμένα προγράμματα διατροφής, προσαρμοσμένα στις ανάγκες, τις ιδιαιτερότητες και τις προσωπικές προτιμήσεις του κάθε ατόμου. Ωστόσο, η προσέγγιση δεν περιορίζεται απλώς στη χορήγηση ενός διατροφικού πλάνου. Η κα Ραάτ πιστεύει βαθιά ότι η πραγματική αλλαγή έρχεται μέσα από τη διατροφική εκπαίδευση, την κατανόηση του σώματος και των σημάτων του, καθώς και την καλλιέργεια μιας υγιούς σχέσης με το φαγητό.

Η φιλοσοφία της βασίζεται στην ενσυναίσθηση, τον σεβασμό και τη συνεργασία. Κάθε άνθρωπος είναι μοναδικός και γι’ αυτό η διατροφική υποστήριξη λαμβάνει υπόψη όχι μόνο τις διατροφικές ανάγκες, αλλά και τις συναισθηματικές, κοινωνικές και πρακτικές παραμέτρους της καθημερινότητας. Στόχος δεν είναι η στέρηση, οι απαγορεύσεις ή οι ενοχές, αλλά η προσέγγιση της πραγματικής διατροφής που χωρά την απόλαυση, τη συνειδητότητα και τη βιωσιμότητα στον χρόνο.

Trophee Mourati Eirini MSc is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist, founder of the dietary unit “Trophee” in Kolonaki. She graduated from Harokopio University of Athens, where she also completed her postgraduate studies in Applied Dietetics and Nutrition with a specialization in Clinical Nutrition. Her professional focus is on addressing obesity using sustainable, realistic, and easily maintainable methods. Additionally, she has worked with a wide range of clinical cases as the chief dietitian at a group of diagnostic centers, and previously served as the head dietitian for a large gym chain.

Rania Skioti is an Endocrinologist and maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. Upon completing her studies, she specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetology, and metabolic diseases. Additionally, she has experience and has worked, among others, in the Endocrinology Department of P.G.N.A "Alexandra". Finally, she specializes in diabetes mellitus, thyroid and parathyroid glands, as well as pregnancy endocrinology.

Eirini Nestoridi is a Dietitian - Nutritionist who conducts online and home-based consultations. She is a graduate of the Department of Nutrition Science and Dietetics at D.I.P.A.E. She has clinical experience through her internship at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G.N.Th. Gennimatas," and is currently attending the "Master Nutritionist in Clinical Nutrition" program of the Hellenic Nutrition Society. She has specialized in plant-based and sustainable nutrition, completing the "Plant Based Nutrition: A Sustainable Diet For Optimal Health" program offered by the University of Winchester. For three years, she worked in a dietetic office as well as in an EMS gym, taking responsibility for patient monitoring aimed at weight management and health improvement. Simultaneously, she has experience in counseling support through Nutrition Coaching, both on an individual level and in collaboration with companies within corporate wellness programs. Combining scientific knowledge and practical experience, she creates personalized nutrition plans aimed at habit change and adopting a sustainable lifestyle. She offers individualized support and nutrition coaching for habit change with an emphasis on balance.

Karalis Konstantinos is a Pathologist with a private practice in Ilioupoli. He graduated from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace and completed his specialty in Pathology at St. Antonius Krankenhaus Hospital in Cologne, as well as at the General University Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." In addition to his private practice, he serves as a Scientific Associate – Attending Physician at the Athens Medical Center in Marousi and is a member of the Athens Medical Association. He provides a wide range of medical services, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Maria Thliverou is a Mental Health Counselor and Psychotherapist, maintaining a private practice in Peristeri. She completed her studies in Counseling at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. Subsequently, she pursued a postgraduate seminar in learning difficulties and special education issues at the University of Ioannina. Additionally, she attended a postgraduate seminar in the design and coordination of psychoeducational groups at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and a postgraduate seminar titled “Promotion of Mental Health in Children and Adolescents” at the University of West Attica. She has experience and specializes in self-awareness groups, individual therapy, and parent counseling.

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.

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.

Aleksandridou Danai is a Holistic Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist, and Reiki Energy Therapist, with a private practice in the region of Argyroupoli.

She holds a postgraduate diploma in Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapy & Counseling as well as Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy from the College of Human Sciences ICPS. She has been trained at NLP Athens Studies in the therapeutic application of Hypnotherapy, as well as in Reiki energy therapies, holding the title of Reiki Master with many years of experience in therapeutic energy management and holistic human support.

She is a certified Nutrition Counselor from Cambridge Regional College and completed her practicum at the Nutrition Department of the Attikon University General Hospital, working with Eating Disorder cases.

As part of her further training, she has attended professional development programs at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens on the subject of Eating Disorders, as well as the Personal Development Counseling Program (Life & Business Coaching).

She systematically follows developments in her specialty by participating in conferences, seminars, and new professional development programs that combine psychology with energy healing.

At her private practice, she offers individual and group sessions of Psychotherapy, Counseling, Hypnotherapy, and Reiki, utilizing a blend of scientific and energy approaches for deep relaxation, empowerment, and inner harmony.

The space is especially friendly to our four-legged friends. Anyone who feels the need may come accompanied by their pet or meet the office dog, Gogo.

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.

Η Ζωή Μαυρίδου είναι Διαιτολόγος – Διατροφολόγος, απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Επιστήμης Διαιτολογίας και Διατροφής του Χαροκοπείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Με πάθος για την επιστημονική ακρίβεια και την εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση, δημιούργησε το Κέντρο «Διατροφή Ζωής», με στόχο να παρέχει προσωποποιημένη καθοδήγηση βασισμένη στις ανάγκες και τις ιδιαιτερότητες του κάθε ανθρώπου.

Πιστεύοντας στην αξία της δια βίου μάθησης, έχει εξειδικευτεί περαιτέρω σε σημαντικά πεδία της διατροφής όπως:

• Διατροφή στην κύηση, το θηλασμό και τη γονιμότητα, μέσω προγράμματος του ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης.
• Διατροφικές διαταραχές (βουλιμία, ψυχογενής ανορεξία, συναισθηματική υπερφαγία) με εξειδίκευση επίσης από το ΕΚΠΑ.
• Health Coaching, ολοκληρώνοντας σχετική εκπαίδευση στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, ώστε να ενισχύσει τη βιωσιμότητα των διατροφικών αλλαγών στην καθημερινή ζωή των συμβουλευόμενων.
• Εκπαίδευση στο πρόγραμμα “Πέρα από τα όρια της δίαιτας”, από το Κέντρο Ψυχολογικών Εφαρμογών (ΚΕ.Ψ.ΕΦ), που επικεντρώνεται στη σχέση με το φαγητό και τη βελτίωση της διατροφικής συμπεριφοράς χωρίς περιοριστικές δίαιτες.

Έχει επίσης ενεργή παρουσία σε εκπαιδευτικά και επιστημονικά δρώμενα, όπως:

• Παρακολούθηση συνεδριών, ημερίδων και ιατρικών συμποσίων που αφορούν την παχυσαρκία, τις τροφικές αλλεργίες, τις ΙΦΝΕ, την οστεοπόρωση και άλλα συναφή θέματα.
• Είχε συνεργασία με το Ινστιτούτο Prolepsis για εκπαιδευτικές δράσεις σε σχολεία με θέμα τη διατροφική εκπαίδευση παιδιών.
• Πραγματοποίηση πολλών ομιλιών σε παιδικές και εφηβικές αθλητικές ομάδες.

Παράλληλα, εμπλουτίζει συνεχώς τις γνώσεις της μέσω της παρακολούθησης μαθημάτων της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης Κλινικής Διατροφής και Μεταβολισμού (ESPEN LLL) και του World Obesity Organization (SCOPE), για την απόκτηση της πιστοποίησης “Specialist Certification of Obesity Professional Education”.

Με γνώμονα ότι «η διατροφή δεν είναι ίδια για όλους», η Ζωή Μαυρίδου εργάζεται με σεβασμό στη μοναδικότητα κάθε ατόμου, προσφέροντας ουσιαστική, εφαρμόσιμη καθοδήγηση και υποστήριξη. Όραμά της είναι η βελτίωση της σχέσης με το φαγητό και η ουσιαστική αλλαγή τρόπου ζωής, μέσα από επιστημονική γνώση, ενσυναίσθηση και ρεαλισμό.

Vasiliki Antoniou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders and obesity, providing online sessions. Her engagement with psychology began as a personal quest for meaning and understanding and evolved into a professional career aimed at supporting individuals facing challenges related to weight, nutrition, and body image. She is a graduate of the Psychological Sciences and Techniques program at Guglielmo Marconi University and is certified as a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity by the Center for Training and Treatment of Eating Disorders (KEADD). Currently, she is training in the Systemic Approach, enhancing her therapeutic practice with tools that focus on the dynamics of relationships, family, and the broader environment of the individual. In her professional practice, she collaborates with a pathologist in Athens, offering psychological support to individuals with increased body weight. Through a holistic approach, she helps people restore their relationship with food, their body, and, on a deeper level, with themselves. Finally, her specialist work focuses on individual sessions aimed at enhancing self-observation and managing emotional binge eating.