Dr Athina Zakynthinaki – Consultant Psychiatrist – London

Dr Athina Zakynthinaki – Consultant Psychiatrist – London

Dr Athina Zakynthinaki – Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – London brings over fifteen years of clinical experience within CAMHS multidisciplinary teams. She earned her MBBS from the Medical Faculty of Cluj Napoca in Romania and completed her postgraduate specialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Greece. Moreover, she holds MRCPsych, and she has served as a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist for the Neurodevelopment Team in Hounslow for the last nine years. Consequently, she combines rigorous medical expertise with practical experience in supporting young people with complex mental health needs.

Furthermore, Dr Zakynthinaki specialises in the assessment and diagnosis of Neurodevelopmental Disorders—including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Tourette’s Syndrome—as well as Anxiety, PTSD, and Anger issues. Meanwhile, she is currently completing an MSc in Autism Studies at the University of Kent, reinforcing her specialist knowledge in autism care. As a thoughtful and compassionate clinician, she uses systemic family therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and EMDR to tailor interventions that promote resilience and well-being.

Services

• ADHD Assessments & Management: detailed evaluations using clinical interviews and rating scales to guide personalised support

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments: structured ADOS sessions and multi-informant interviews to clarify social communication profiles

• Anxiety & Stress Treatment: evidence-based cognitive and behavioural strategies to reduce worry and build coping skills

• PTSD Treatment: trauma-focused interventions, including EMDR, to process distressing memories safely

• Anger Management: targeted programmes teaching emotional regulation and self-control techniques

• Family Support & Therapy: systemic consultations that map family dynamics and strengthen relationships

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): skills-based sessions to develop distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness

• EMDR Therapy: trauma reprocessing to alleviate symptoms and foster recovery

• Systemic Therapy Consultation: collaborative assessments and intervention planning for complex family presentations

Additional Information

Clinical Partners’ London clinic offers purpose-built consultation rooms with interactive digital platforms for symptom tracking and outcome measurement. Moreover, sensory-friendly décor and adjustable lighting create a calm environment that helps young clients feel at ease. In addition, the clinic provides secure telehealth consultations via encrypted video links, ensuring continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.

Each family receives a bespoke resource pack—complete with visual aids, home-practice workbooks, and recommended apps—to reinforce therapeutic strategies between sessions. As a result, children and adolescents maintain momentum and practice new skills in everyday settings. Furthermore, the clinic convenes weekly multidisciplinary case reviews, bringing together psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists to refine each care plan collaboratively.

Meanwhile, Dr Zakynthinaki leads community workshops on topics such as positive behaviour support, emotional regulation, and school transition planning. Therefore, caregivers leave equipped with practical strategies and supportive peer networks beyond the therapy room. The clinic also operates extended hours and provides convenient parking and transport links to accommodate busy schedules.

To begin a personalised psychiatric assessment, arrange an initial consultation with Dr Athina Zakynthinaki – Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – London today. Let her specialist expertise guide your family toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well-being.