- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- Depression and mood
About Panayiotis
Dr. Panayiotis Papahristopoulos is a HCPC-registered clinician in the United Kingdom with 20 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also supports concerns such as anger, low self-esteem, career decisions and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
Over two decades he has worked with a wide range of difficulties, including adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, caregiver stress, immigration concerns and multicultural challenges. He has also supported people dealing with infidelity, jealousy, mood disorders and obsessive-compulsive patterns. The listing notes experience with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) and other mood and control issues.
His stated approach is integrative. He uses cognitive behavioural ideas alongside psychodynamic and systemic concepts to shape conversations and plans. That means he combines short-term, problem-focused tools with attention to past patterns and family dynamics.
In practice he describes therapy as a process that differs for each person. He aims to adapt the dialogue and treatment plans to an individual’s situation, whether it is a first time in therapy or a return to work with a counsellor. The emphasis is on practical discussion and on finding ways to manage daily pressures.
Anyone interested should note sessions are conducted in the UK, and international clients are not accepted. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Dr Papahristopoulos emphasises cognitive behavioural techniques that focus on identifiable patterns of thinking and behaviour. These methods use practical exercises and short-term strategies to manage anxiety, mood problems and stress. They can include behavioural experiments, thought records and step-by-step coping plans.He also draws on psychodynamic ideas which look at past patterns and how they affect present relationships and feelings. This helps when recurring relationship problems, intimacy issues or long-standing emotional reactions are the focus. Systemic concepts are used to consider family dynamics and roles, useful when family conflict, blended family matters or parenting strains are central.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try options and decide together with the client which methods suit their needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps match techniques to what the person wants to change.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work or busy schedules, and can reduce travel time. Different formats can also shape session length and focus, for example shorter check-ins when time is limited or camera-off options when less bandwidth is available. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt approaches to suit everyday life and practical constraints.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Greek
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related areas listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses an integrative approach, drawing mainly on cognitive behavioural ideas with psychodynamic and systemic concepts to guide sessions and planning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and family issues.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the HCPC as stated on his profile.
Can I work with him if I speak Greek?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek according to the profile.
Does he accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted as noted on the profile.
How are sessions arranged and what about formats?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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