Health professionals for Obesity in Attica

Tsoukala Xrysoula Md is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she specialized in Pathology and then in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the General University Hospital "Attikon" as well as at the Athens Children's General Hospital "Pan. & Agl. Kyriakou." Additionally, she has attended postgraduate courses in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. The physician has many years of clinical experience and is specialized in diabetes mellitus, thyroid and parathyroid glands, as well as in the management of obesity and metabolic disorders. Finally, she has participated in numerous scientific conferences both in Greece and abroad.

Mpones Theodoros is a Dietitian - Nutritionist with private offices in Galatsi and Naxos. He has worked in hospitals, private clinics, individual dietetic offices, multidisciplinary nutrition and exercise centers, and sports clubs. Additionally, he has participated in nationwide studies aimed at verifying the nutrition of Greeks and their children and has authored articles on nutrition, featured in daily newspapers and magazines. Furthermore, he has experience in managing obesity by keeping up with medical advancements in the field and specializes in clinical nutrition and eating disorders.

Ms. Krokidi Xrysa is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Kifisia. She holds a BSc in Psychology from London Metropolitan University and an MSc in Clinical Psychology (CBT focused) from Hellenic American University, and has completed her training at the Center for Training and Treatment of Eating Disorders (KEADD). Ms. Krokidi has completed further educational programs related to Clinical Psychology, Learning Difficulties, and training in Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Hypnotherapy, and has particular expertise in managing life changes in women during menopause. In her private practice, she handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible care tailored to the individual needs of each person who seeks her services.

Η Κέζιου Αγάθη είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας, Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, Βιοθυμική Υπνοθεραπεύτρια και NLP Master Practitioner και διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο στη Γλυφάδα. Διαθέτει εξειδικευμένη επιμόρφωση στις Διαταραχές Προσωπικότητας Cluster B από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, ενώ έχει αποκτήσει πιστοποιήσεις στο Modeling Strategies από τη META International, στο NLP Master Practitioner και στο NLP Coaching από την INLPTA, καθώς και στο Time Line Therapy από την TLTA. Παράλληλα, έχει πιστοποιηθεί στα προγράμματα Stress Management και Persuading Others της Harvard ManageMentor. Η εκπαίδευσή της στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχικής Υγείας και στη Βιοθυμική Κλινική Ύπνωση πραγματοποιήθηκε στο Κέντρο Εφαρμοσμένης Ψυχοθεραπείας και Συμβουλευτικής. Μέσα από το ιδιωτικό της γραφείο παρέχει υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπευτικής υποστήριξης, αξιοποιώντας συνθετικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, τη βιοθυμική υπνοθεραπεία και σύγχρονες τεχνικές προσωπικής ανάπτυξης. Είναι πιστοποιημένο μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής.

Dimitra Nakou is a Psychologist, graduate of Panteion University, with a Master’s specialization in Forensic and Psychiatric Forensic Science from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has also completed further training in School Psychology and a three-year program in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica.She has extensive professional experience in both public and private mental health, education, and social support settings. Dimitra has worked as a psychologist in Vocational High Schools (EPAL) in Agrinio and at the Second Chance School of Athens, providing individual and group counseling to adolescents and adult learners, focusing on issues such as anxiety, self-esteem, school adaptation, and interpersonal relationships.She has also collaborated with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum at the Elefsina Accommodation Facility, offering psychological assessment and support to vulnerable populations and victims of violence, in cooperation with European agencies such as the EUAA. In addition, she has worked in Special Therapy Centers and educational institutions, supporting children and adolescents with learning, behavioral, and emotional difficulties (ASD, ADHD, anxiety disorders).In her private practice in Athens, she provides psychological support and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, based on a psychodynamic approach. Her work focuses on the therapeutic relationship, the exploration of inner conflicts, and the enhancement of emotional resilience within a safe and empathetic therapeutic environment.

Vatalas Ioannis - Anastasios is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi, while also serving as an endocrinologist at the National Bank Personnel Health Fund. He holds a PhD in Medicine with distinction from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a medical degree from the same institution. He obtained his specialization in Endocrinology at the "Korgialeneio-Benakeio" Hospital of Athens. He has a significant research portfolio, with original publications in international scientific journals and active participation in numerous endocrinology conferences both in Greece and abroad. Additionally, Dr. Vatalas is a member of the European Society of Endocrinology, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the Hellenic Endocrine Society - Panhellenic Association of Endocrinologists, the Hellenic Diabetes Association, the Hellenic Medical Society for Obesity, and the Hellenic Society for the Study of Bone Metabolism.

Renta Elisavet is a Dietitian-Nutritionist, graduate of Harokopio University of Athens. She holds a Master's degree in Applied Dietetics - Nutrition from Harokopio University, as well as a Certificate of Pedagogical and Teaching Competence. She conducts home visits and works as a Dietitian at the 2nd Municipal Clinic of the Municipality of Athens. She has served as an Instructor in the course "Practical (Healthy) Nutrition Advice" at the Lifelong Learning Center of the Municipalities of Zografou and Ilioupoli and has collaborated with gyms and the Department of Nutritional Education and Exercise of the Municipality of Palaio Faliro. Finally, she has attended numerous conferences and workshops aimed at continuous professional development in her field.

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.

Zagkalis Theologos is a General Practitioner providing online medical services. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Varna Medical University and holds a postgraduate specialization degree in Public Health from the National School of Public Health. He served as a salaried resident physician during his ten-month training for obtaining the General Medicine specialty at the Nea Makri Health Center and later at the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialenio - Benakeio" - Hellenic Red Cross. He has held the position of Assistant General Practitioner, grade B Registrar, at the Primary Health Care Center - Lavrio Health Center, and Assistant General Practitioner with the rank of NHS Physician, Registrar B, at the Primary Health Care Center - Nea Makri Health Center. Finally, from 2022 to 2025, he collaborated with Affidea in the 24-hour DrOnline program, a telemedicine platform offering consultations via text messages and video calls, and was responsible for conducting pre-insurance medical examinations for applicants on behalf of Ethniki Insurance.

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.

Daskalakis Aleksandros is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and has been running a private dietetic practice since 2020, following a patient-centered approach aimed at achieving realistic client goals with high success rates. He graduated from the University of Greenwich in the United Kingdom. He extended his studies by pursuing a postgraduate degree at Bolton University in nutrigenetic analysis and genetic testing. He has worked in a clinical setting (Errikos Dynan Hospital) and has previously served for several years as a Chef and technical consultant for leading food companies in the sector, possessing advanced knowledge of food science. He collaborates with the company iDNA Genomics, focusing on genetic testing and nutrigenomics, responding to clinical cases and, following thorough analysis, providing specialized interventions tailored to the needs of each client. He maintains close collaborative relationships with top athletes in calisthenic gymnastics, Cross Training, and marathon runners, while he himself has completed two marathons and practices calisthenic exercise. He is a shareholder in his own top nutrition software, which is already available on the market for dietitians. He continues to train and develop continuously, keeping up with current advancements to remain informed on nutritional science research.

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.

Evgenia Grypari is a Psychologist with extensive experience in the field of mental health, currently collaborating with the center “Charin Noiseos” in Moschato. She graduated from the Department of Psychology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Philosophy, while simultaneously attending the Hellenic Military Academy of Corps Officers (2009–2013). She later completed her Master’s Degree in “Mental Health and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry” at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2020–2022).

Since 2013, she has been serving as a psychologist in the Hellenic Navy, having worked in several mental health units such as the Psychiatric Clinic of the Naval Hospital of Athens, the Joint Center for Mental Health of the Armed Forces (414 SNEN), and the Naval Hospital of Salamina. She has also staffed the 24-hour National Helpline for Psychological Support and Crisis Intervention, and has served aboard a warship as a military psychologist, gaining valuable insight into the psychological challenges faced by personnel in operational environments. Additionally, she has held administrative and coordinating positions related to health and personnel management within the Armed Forces.

Evgenia Grypari participates annually in the selection and evaluation processes for candidates of the military academies and Armed Forces personnel. She has also completed internships at the Self-Help Promotion Program of Thessaloniki (supporting individuals in substance recovery) and at the Psychiatric Department of the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital.

Her clinical experience covers a wide range of cases, including:

• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Personality disorders and psychoses
• Relationship and marital difficulties
• Parental counseling and divorce management
• Perinatal and postpartum depression
• Eating disorders
• Adolescent issues and identity development
• Sexual disorders and sexual identity concerns

She has further training and specialization in:

• Child psychology
• Relationship and divorce management
• Art Therapy (Vera Vasarhelyi method) for children and adolescents (6–18 years)
• Children’s drawing interpretation
• Music therapy
• Eating disorders
• High-functioning autism

Her therapeutic approach is person-centered and integrative, aiming to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal growth.

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.

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.

Η Πήλιου Χρύσα (Harmonylife) είναι Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας, Κλινική Υπνοθεραπεύτρια, Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και συγγραφέας του βιβλίου αυτοβελτίωσης "Βάλε χρώμα στις πληγές σου" με εξειδίκευση στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και Συμβουλευτική, καθώς και στην Κλινική Ύπνωση, το Breathwork και το Mindfulness. Είναι τακτικό μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Συμβουλευτικής (Ε.Ε.Σ) και διαθέτει 15ετή εμπειρία στον τομέα του HR, σε ρόλους διαχείρισης ανθρώπινου δυναμικού στον τραπεζικό κλάδο. Παράλληλα, συγγράφει βιβλία που αξιοποιούνται θεραπευτικά σε ομάδες αυτογνωσίας και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης. Η ειδικός είναι κάτοχος Higher National Diploma – HND στη Ψυχολογία από το University of Wales. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη Συνθετική Συμβουλευτική και Ψυχοθεραπεία (Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφορική, Ψυχοδυναμική και Συστημική προσέγγιση) και στην Κλινική Ύπνωση στο Πειραϊκό Ινστιτούτο Συνθετικής Συμβουλευτικής και Ψυχοθεραπείας (αναγνωρισμένο από το BACP). Είναι πιστοποιημένη στο Breathwork Level 1 (GPBA Certification Training, 262 ώρες) και στο Mindfulness & Meditation Therapy & Coach (International Association of Coaches, Therapists & Mentors). Έχει επίσης εκπαιδευτεί σε ομάδες προσωπικής ανάπτυξης και εναλλακτικές θεραπείες. Η ειδικός είναι ιδιοκτήτρια του Harmonylife.gr, ενός φιλόξενου και σύγχρονου κέντρου αυτογνωσίας και ψυχικής υγείας στον Άλιμο. Εκεί, μαζί με μια ομάδα έμπειρων συνεργατών και ειδικών ψυχικής υγείας, δημιουργεί εξατομικευμένα πλάνα θεραπείας που καλύπτουν σφαιρικά τις ανάγκες κάθε ατόμου. Στο Harmonylife πραγματοποιούνται συνεδρίες για ενήλικες, εφήβους, ζευγάρια, καθώς και συμβουλευτική γονέων. Παράλληλα, προσφέρονται ομάδες προσωπικής ανάπτυξης, βιωματικά σεμινάρια αυτογνωσίας-αυτοβελτίωσης, κλινική ύπνωση και υπνοθεραπεία. Για όσους προτιμούν εναλλακτικούς τρόπους θεραπείας, το Harmonylife φιλοξενεί ομάδες χαλάρωσης και ψυχικής ενδυνάμωσης, με πρακτικές όπως διαλογισμό, sound healing, breathwork και άλλες ολιστικές προσεγγίσεις. Εφαρμόζονται επίσης διαλογισμοί Mindfulness Meditation και τεχνικές Positive Psychology Coaching σε ατομικές και ομαδικές συνεδρίες, καθώς και σεμινάρια και προγράμματα για διάφορους οργανισμούς. Η θεραπευτική προσέγγιση της βασίζεται σε ένα ολιστικό μοντέλο, που συνδυάζει τη συνθετική ψυχοθεραπεία με σύγχρονες εναλλακτικές μεθόδους. Στόχος της είναι να προσφέρει εξατομικευμένες λύσεις για κάθε άνθρωπο, αντιμετωπίζοντας πολλαπλά ζητήματα σε όλα τα επίπεδα: νου, συναίσθημα, σώμα και πνεύμα. Πιστεύει βαθιά ότι η συνεργασία και η ομαδική εργασία μπορούν να οδηγήσουν σε πιο μακροπρόθεσμα και ουσιαστικά αποτελέσματα, με την ποικιλία ειδικοτήτων να ενισχύει την ολιστική προσέγγιση και να προσφέρει στον κάθε άνθρωπο μια ολοκληρωτική εμπειρία εξέλιξης και αυτογνωσίας. Η ίδια θεωρεί τη δια βίου μάθηση υποχρέωση αλλά και χαρά, φροντίζοντας να ενημερώνεται διαρκώς για τις εξελίξεις της επιστήμης της, συμμετέχοντας σε εκπαιδεύσεις, συνέδρια και σεμινάρια. Τέλος, το Harmonylife συνεργάζεται με εταιρείες για την ψυχική ενδυνάμωση των εργαζομένων (HR), αναπτύσσοντας προγράμματα που ενισχύουν την ευεξία και την παραγωγικότητα, συμβάλλοντας έτσι σε ένα πιο ισορροπημένο και υγιές εργασιακό περιβάλλον.

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.

Makri Marina is a Dietitian - Nutritionist who maintains a private practice in the Ambelokipi area. She is a graduate of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University and holds a master's degree from the University of Reading, UK (MSc Nutrition and Food Science). Currently, alongside her private practice, she works in a pharmacy as a Food Supplement Specialist, specializing in medical nutrition products, dietary supplements, and vitamins. Throughout her professional career, she has worked at Alexandra Hospital and P. & A. Kyriakou Children's Hospital, and has also volunteered her services as a Dietitian - Nutritionist at the Hellenic Dietetic Association (HDA).

Gkolfinou Zoi is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private medical practice in Nea Ionia. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She has gained valuable experience in the field of Endocrinology - Diabetology at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra" and at the General Anti-Cancer Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas." Furthermore, the specialist has participated in numerous endocrinology and diabetology conferences aimed at continuous education and staying informed on endocrinology topics. 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 disorders, adrenal and pituitary diseases, endocrine hypertension, as well as obesity. Finally, the physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Endocrinology Society.