Counsellor profile
Dr. Panayiotis Papahristopoulos, HCPC
Counsellor - Stress and relationship work
See online counselling options- CBT influenced methods
- Psychodynamic ideas
- Systemic perspective
About Panayiotis
Counsellor Panayiotis Papahristopoulos is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has 20 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people who bring stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting and family issues. He speaks English and Greek and aims to help people find clearer ways to manage difficult feelings and situations.
He draws on an integrative approach that combines cognitive behavioural methods with psychodynamic and systemic ideas. In practice this means looking at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going, and also considering patterns from earlier life and between family members. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding what lies behind a problem.
Expect direct discussion of what is causing distress and pragmatic tools to try between sessions. He will also look at how relationships and family patterns affect current difficulties, including adoption, foster care, blended family matters, immigration-related stress and caregiver strain. Common topics include anger, self-esteem, obsessions and compulsions, and coping with life changes.
Dr Papahristopoulos offers a steady, thoughtful style. He works with people at different stages, whether they have tried therapy before or are coming for the first time. If you need therapy in English or Greek, he can work in either language. For details about session formats and how to begin, follow the site booking steps and check the current options before you book.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
The biography states an integrative approach that leans on cognitive behavioural methods, psychodynamic ideas and systemic thinking. Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can help with anxiety, mood problems and compulsive actions. Psychodynamic ideas look at how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and relationships, which can be useful for recurring relationship difficulties and issues linked to earlier trauma.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and will work with you to agree which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and may change as the work progresses.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm the available formats before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins by phone or video when that suits a busy schedule. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to keep continuity of care when travel or routines make face-to-face meetings difficult.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Greek
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and family concerns, and related matters such as anger, self-esteem and obsessive behaviours.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative style mixing cognitive behavioural ideas with psychodynamic and systemic perspectives. That means practical work on thoughts and behaviours alongside exploring relationship patterns and past influences.
How long has he been practising?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he registered with?
He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, shown as HCPC.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.