Who am I!?

With a solid academic foundation and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development, I bring over a decade of combined education and clinical experience to my work as a psychologist and psychotherapist.

My training has been deeply grounded in both psychological theory and hands-on clinical practice, with a particular focus on group psychotherapy and clinical psychology.

Education & Training

  • Qualifying Course in Group Analysis / Group Psychotherapy. Institute of Group Analysis, London (2019–2024)

  • MSc in Clinical Psychology. University of Tirana, Faculty of Social Sciences (2016–2018)

  • Foundation Course in Group Analysis. Accredited by the Institute of Group Analysis, UK (2017)

  • BSc in Psychology. University of Tirana, Faculty of Social Sciences (2013–2016)

In parallel with my formal education, I have pursued continuous professional development in areas including trauma, early childhood development, post-COVID care, public health, and data science. These certifications have been completed through respected organizations such as UNICEF, WHO, and IOM.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

  • Clinical & Psychotherapy Experience

    - Engaged in private practice and online psychotherapy since 2020, with a focus on both individual and group therapeutic interventions.

    - Psychologist and psychotherapist at Bliss online therapy platform, specializing in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy.

    - Extensive experience supporting reintegration and rehabilitation of returning immigrants through specialized psychosocial support (IOM, IANS).

  • Academic & Teaching Contributions

    - Assistant Lecturer at the University of Medicine, Department of Public Health, teaching "Introduction to Psychology."

  • EU-Funded Research Involvement

    - Research Officer on multiple EU-funded projects (PROSPERH, MENTBEST, MENTUPP, ImpleMentAll), focused on implementing mental health interventions and promoting mental well-being in occupational and societal contexts.

  • National Expert Roles

    - National Expert for UNICEF, supporting youth engagement in mental health dialogue and developing tools for psychosocial interventions.

    - Research Expert for the EMCDDA’s European Web Survey on Drugs in Albania and I-SHARE study.

    - Contributor to Albania’s National Mental Health Action Plan 2023–2026 with the Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat.

Publications

In addition to my clinical work, I am actively engaged in mental health research, public policy, and international collaborations aimed at expanding access to quality psychological care. My work spans across EU-funded projects, peer-reviewed academic publications, and national health strategies—with a particular focus on workplace mental health, stigma reduction, and youth well-being.

I’ve had the privilege of contributing to interdisciplinary efforts that bridge clinical practice and public health, including collaborations with research institutions, NGOs, and government bodies.

Selected Contributions:

  • The Effects of Different Types of Organisational Workplace Mental Health Interventions on Mental Health and Wellbeing in Healthcare Workers. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health (2024) https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-024-02065-z

  • Implementing a Complex Mental Health Intervention in Occupational Settings. BMJ Open (2023) https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-077093

  • Promoting Employee Wellbeing and Preventing Non-Clinical Mental Health Problems in the Workplace. Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology (2023) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12995-023-00378-2

  • The Role of Public and Internalized Stigma on Seeking Psychological Help: A Study Targeting Albanian Youth. INPACT 2023 – International Psychological Conference. https://doi.org/10.36315/2023inpact010

  • Youth Mental Health Component – National Mental Health Action Plan 2023–2026. Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), 2022

  • Therapy invites you to reclaim the parts of yourself that were silenced, overlooked, or forgotten.

  • Sometimes the deepest work is simply learning to say: this is how I feel.

  • In therapy, we don’t rush to solutions. We listen. We slow down. We learn to stay.

  • Before you grow, you may feel like you're falling apart. That’s not failure — that’s the work beginning.

  • Sometimes healing starts not with answers, but with the willingness to be seen.