Consultant Counselling Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Integrative Therapy
About
" My work with clients is collaborative. I try to help them realise their potential in whatever circumstances they are in. I update myself with the latest scientific research in the mental health field so that I can provide the best support that I can." Ana
Glasgow Caledonian University (PsychD)
Strathclyde University (MSc)
Edinburgh University (PGC)
Oxford University (MBCTC)
- CBT Intensive Training
- CBT-Trauma Focused Training
- Trauma Assessment Training
- EMDR Practitioner Training (UK Accred.)
- Schema Therapy
- Integrative Therapy
- Person Centred therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
- Compassion Focused Therapy
Dr Ana Georgieva DPsych is a Consultant Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) which is the official UK regulator set up to protect the public. Ana has over 15 years experience in the social and mental health fields. After practicing in Edinburgh UK, Ana has relocated on the Maltese Islands from where she currently practices. She aspires to provide therapy in a respectful, warm-hearted and highly informed way putting the relationship with her clients at the centre of her work.
Ana provides individual adult psychological therapy, EMDR, as well as clinical supervision to other mental therapists and social care professionals.
Her training and diverse experience allow her to work with a wide range of psychological issues, such as depression, anxiety and its disorders (phobias, social, panic, health, somatization etc) existential dilemmas, traumas, difficult adaptation to health or life conditions, relational or family problems, assertiveness and self-esteem, eating disorders and others.
Ana applies Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person Centred Therapy (PCT) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). She is largely influenced by Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Existential and Schema psychological schools of thought. Ana chooses to remain registered with the UK HCPC as well as the British Psychological Society (BPS) due to their high professional standards and evidence-based approach to psychological therapy.
Ana recognises a strong interaction of both psychology and physiology (somatic experiences). Hence, her additional qualifications in EMDR, anatomy and physical conditioning. Ana believes that a person needs to be seen as whole, both body and mind. She promotes healthy thinking and behaviour which enhances wellbeing, health and personal empowerment.
Professional Background
Over the years, Ana has been involved in the voluntary, public medical and private social and mental health sectors. In the UK, she worked in various charity organisations as well as the National Health Service (NHS). Ana began to practice privately and is now a Consultant Psychologist in partnership with First Psychology Scotland, UK. Whiles working remotely with the UK, Ana's also sees clients locally in Malta.
Her experiences of living abroad have helped her develop respect of diverse cultural issues and welcomes clients from all cultures and walks of life.
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