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Dr Athina Zakynthinaki
Psychiatry · Video Consultation
👤 15 years of experience
4,297+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
I am a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with 19 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and their families within NHS CAMHS services across the UK. I am on the specialist GMC register and currently work at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Trust’s Neurodevelopmental Service (Autism and ADHD team), where I focus on the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I have significant experience working in various NHS neurodevelopmental services, where I contributed to the development and refinement of diagnostic pathways for ASD and ADHD. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to improving clinical service delivery, particularly in neurodevelopmental services. I have worked alongside teams to enhance assessment processes and ensure that the highest standards of care are maintained. I have also collaborated with colleagues to improve patient flow through diagnostic pathways and worked on projects that aim to reduce waiting times and increase the accessibility of services for children and families.
In my clinical role, I conduct in-depth neurodevelopmental assessments for children and adolescents with a range of conditions, including ASD, ADHD, Tourette’s Syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental or psychiatric disorders. I am skilled in integrating evidence-based tools such as ADI-R, 3Di, ADOS, Young DIVA, and QbTest to form personalized treatment and diagnostic plans. I provide a holistic approach to care, ensuring that each assessment takes into account the young person's developmental, psychological, and social context, which allows for tailored interventions that promote long-term well-being.
I have extensive experience in prescribing, managing, and monitoring medications for young people with a variety of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions.
I am also committed to teaching and training, designing and delivering interactive sessions on neurodevelopmental disorders, with a particular interest in the female profile of autism and ADHD.
My professional development includes specialized training in Systemic Family Therapy, psychoanalytic psychotherapy for infants, and ADHD management at the Child-Adolescent Psychiatric Department of the Medical School of Athens. I have also obtained a Diploma in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to support young people with emotional dysregulation and self-harm behaviors. I hold a diploma in EMDR to address trauma, phobias and PTSD. I am trained and have conducted over 2000 ADI-R interviews, providing me with deep expertise in the assessment of autism spectrum conditions.
In my clinical role, I conduct in-depth neurodevelopmental assessments for children and adolescents with a range of conditions, including ASD, ADHD, Tourette’s Syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental or psychiatric disorders. I am skilled in integrating evidence-based tools such as ADI-R, 3Di, ADOS, Young DIVA, and QbTest to form personalized treatment and diagnostic plans. I provide a holistic approach to care, ensuring that each assessment takes into account the young person's developmental, psychological, and social context, which allows for tailored interventions that promote long-term well-being.
I have extensive experience in prescribing, managing, and monitoring medications for young people with a variety of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions.
I am also committed to teaching and training, designing and delivering interactive sessions on neurodevelopmental disorders, with a particular interest in the female profile of autism and ADHD.
My professional development includes specialized training in Systemic Family Therapy, psychoanalytic psychotherapy for infants, and ADHD management at the Child-Adolescent Psychiatric Department of the Medical School of Athens. I have also obtained a Diploma in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to support young people with emotional dysregulation and self-harm behaviors. I hold a diploma in EMDR to address trauma, phobias and PTSD. I am trained and have conducted over 2000 ADI-R interviews, providing me with deep expertise in the assessment of autism spectrum conditions.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Athina Zakynthinaki
Education & training
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · Psychiatry
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2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychiatry
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 | 1,008 |
| Medication management | 90833 | 303 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 | 2,672 |
| Family therapy | 90847 | 2,325 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 360.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 180.00 EUR |
| CBT session (45m) | 120 min | in_clinic | 1,080.00 EUR |
| Family therapy | 90 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 6
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Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7106/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38041318 · cited by 133
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European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
DOI: 10.5485/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38894306 · cited by 175
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Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2851/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39924440 · cited by 81
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · Video Consultation · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Video Consultation · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2012
- World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2012
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
- Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · athina.zakynthinaki@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
7 verified reviews5.00
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7 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
