Lina

A Chartered Counselling Psychologist mostly focused on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Person-centred/Humanistic therapies. Also, a qualitative researcher (narrative and thematic analysis) interested in Mental Health Research, Psychosis subjective experiences and life stories of people who experienced mental distress.

Fully conversant with the latest mental health research literature combines exceptional professional capability with an effective client-centered approach with evidence-based psychological therapies. I have finished the Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at the University of Manchester and now I am working in the Army Force. I have 12 years of academic study and I am now a Chartered Psychologist. I am also a chartered member of the British Psychological Society and other professional bodies relevant to psychology. I have a BSc (Honours) in Psychology and an MSc in Mental Health Psychological Therapies at the Queen Mary University in London. I have a broad knowledge of different subjects at all academic levels (undergraduate, masters and doctorate levels) mostly in Psychology and Mental Health. I can assist you in any subject for degree level psychology studies, such as Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Evolutionary Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Mental Health, Psychopathology, Psychological approaches, Experimental Psychology, Qualitative Research, Psychological Therapies etc. Furthermore, I can assist with exams or assignment work, dissertation or thesis for masters and professional doctorates/PhD training.

Being a psychologist I have the interest to help people with their difficulties and working with students is something I really enjoy. I have developed my own unique teaching method and I would love to help any student achieve maximum results on exams, essays, assignments, projects. I can help you absorb the important aspects of theory and elaborate on psychological concepts. I am quite flexible to work in different styles and meet your own individual needs.

DOCTORATE RESEARCH WORK

Thesis: L. , 2017. Experiences of psychosis explored through first-person narratives and implications for Counselling Psychology clinical practice and research.

Case Studies: L. , 2016. Self-reflecting stories of a trainee therapist: Exploring narratives as meaningful experiences in CBT training and practice contributing to the development of a Counselling Psychologist

L. , 2015. An ever-evolving awareness: A case study exploring the self-awareness enhancing experiences of a trainee Counselling Psychologist during a Person-Centred therapy session with a client.

Systematic Review: L. , 2015. A qualitative exploration of perceived schizophrenia experiences: a systematic review

Theory papers: L. , 2014. The therapist’s journey of personal growth and self-actualization: Navigating through the adverse experiences in the therapy room.

L. , 2016. Mental imagery: Its utilization with positive symptoms of Psychosis within the CBT framework and its Counselling Psychology implications

Availability: I am available during the weekends between 12:00 - 17:00 and daily after 17:00 for Skype and e-mail service. I am currently not offering one to one tutoring sessions.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: Oct. 2019 – Today Private Practice Psychological Therapist – Specialised Consultant
Nicosia, Cyprus
Chartered Counselling Psychologist
• Providing individual, couples and family therapy for various psychological disorders.
• Providing therapy to adults, children, adolescence and older people.
• Conducting initial clinical and risk assessments, case formulation, and interventions.
• Online tutoring and research supervision to psychology students at a Doctorate, Postgraduate and Undergraduate levels and A` level students (Edexcel/AQA) (50 hours).
• Providing group therapy in addiction rehabilitation clinics ACT, CBT, DBT, creative therapies and psychoeducation.
• Organising and facilitating experiential workshops on variety of topics.
• Specialist Consultant (short-term contracts i.e. in Addiction & prevention, sports psychology, Cyprus National Guard psychiatric un


March 2018 – May 2018
Jan 2019 - Today Cyprus National Guard, KEN Limassol Cyprus
Chartered Counselling Psychologist

• Providing Individual therapy to soldiers and military staff. Presentations include PTSD, Trauma, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Addictions,
Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, OCD, Anger, Bipolar, Borderline, Relationship issues.
• Conducting initial clinical and risk assessments, case formulation, and interventions.
• Client management and administration of caseload. Attend clinical supervision.


Aug. –Μ;;;ar. 2017 ITHAKI, Addictions and Prevention Station of KENTHEA, Cyprus
Counselling Psychologist in clinical training

• Providing Individual therapy (children, adolescents and adults), Family and Couples therapy. Presentations include Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Addictions, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD, OCD, Anger, Self-harm, Psychosis, Phobias, Bipolar, Borderline, Bereavement, Relationship issues, Children’s educational difficulties or ADHD/ADD.
• Conducting initial clinical and risk assessments, case formulation, and interventions.
• Client management and administration of caseload. Attended weekly clinical supervision.
• Organising experiential workshop groups for vulnerable adolescent in schools.

Oct. 2015 – July 2017

Primary Care, IAPT Service, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Counselling Psychologist in clinical training

• Providing individual therapy for NHS Primary Care patients for Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD, OCD, Trauma, Stress, Anger, Self-harm, Phobias, Bereavement, Relationship issues at an IAPT stepped care model service (Step 3).
• Conducting initial clinical and risk assessments, case formulation, and interventions. Attended weekly clinical supervision.
• Following the NHS IAPT guidelines and procedures on client management and administration of caseload (Amigos).
• Employing Service Outcome Measures [PHQ-9, GAD-7, IAPT Phobia Scales, Work and Social Adjustment Scale (W&SAS)].

Jun 2016 – Oct. 2016

The Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital, Cheadle, UK
Counselling Psychologist in clinical training

• Provided Psychological Therapies for patients with complex and acute presentations (such as Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders and dual diagnosis).
• Co-facilitated Group Therapy for Self-Esteem - CBT framework, ACT, Anxiety Management - CBT framework and Mindfulness and Relaxation Guided Meditation • Worked within an MDT environment (psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, mental health nurses, health care assistants, managers).

Sept. 2015 – Mar. 2016

Eating Disorders, NHS Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust, UK
Counselling Psychologist in Clinical Training

• Provided individual therapy for service users suffering from Eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Binge and EDNOS Eating Disorders (Step 4). Used one therapy modality: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBTe)
• Provided initial clinical and risk assessments and development of psychological formulation (CBTe-) in collaboration with the service user.
• Attended weekly Clinical Supervisions in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and CBTe (transdiagnostic model for eating disorders)
• Followed NHS ED guidelines and procedures on client management and administration of the caseload (Amigos).
• Employed Service Outcome Measures [EAT-26 and CIA – Clinical Impairment Assessment Questionnaire].