Angelika Grechnaya
London
Summary
Counselling Psychologist trained in integrative psychotherapy, combining Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic approaches, and existential analysis to provide personalised, evidence-based interventions. Skilled in psychological assessment and formulation, with extensive experience across NHS and third-sector services. Adept at working within multidisciplinary teams and offering supervision and mentoring to trainees. Dedicated to fostering empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity in every client interaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Counselling Psychologist
The Stress Project
London
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Deliver individual therapy using an integrative approach (CBT, psychodynamic, existential).
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and formulations.
- Adapt therapeutic interventions to diverse cultural, social, and personal contexts.
- Provide clinical input into multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions.
- Support service development by contributing to outcome measures and evaluation processes.
Trainee Counselling Psychologist (Pre-registration role)
The Stress Project
London
03.2019 - 11.2023
- Supported clients with mental health difficulties using CBT and Existential Analysis.
- Conducted assessments and developed tailored treatment plans.
- Began practice alongside Diploma training in Existential Analysis Psychotherapy and Counselling.
Trainee Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate Placements)
East London NHS Foundation Trust
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered psychodynamic psychotherapy to clients with complex presentations.
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to enhance care planning.
- Carried out structured assessments and developed psychodynamic formulations.
Trainee Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate Placements)
Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Brent
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided individual psychodynamic therapy to adults with depression and anxiety.
- Produced clinical reports and collaborated closely with psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers.
Trainee Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate Placements)
Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered specialist CBT interventions for clients with common mental health disorders.
- Supported treatment programme design and evaluation.
Assistant to Clinical Hypnotherapist & NLP Practitioner
Dominic Knight's Harley Street Clinic
London
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted in clinical sessions and multidisciplinary discussions on diagnosis and treatment.
- Conducted research to support clinical practice.
Education
Professional Doctorate - Counselling Psychology
University of East London
01.2021 - 1 2024
Diploma - Existential Analysis Psychotherapy and Counselling
GLE - International Society for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis
01.2019 - 08.2025
MSc - Organisational Psychology
Birkbeck College, University of London
01.2019 - 1 2020
MSc - Psychology (Conversion)
University of Westminster
01.2018 - 1 2019
MSc - European Studies
London School of Economics
BSc - International Relations
Ural State University
01.2007 - 1 2011
Skills
- Psychological assessment and formulation
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Existential analysis and integrative approaches
- Research and clinical audit
- Multidisciplinary teamworking
- Clinical supervision and mentoring (trainees)
- Empathy
- Active listening
- Cultural sensitivity
Professional Registration & Training
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), Registered Practitioner Psychologist
- British Psychological Society (BPS), Chartered Membership
- Test User, Occupational Ability & Personality (BPS Accredited)
Timeline
Counselling Psychologist
The Stress Project
11.2023 - 08.2025
Trainee Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate Placements)
East London NHS Foundation Trust
10.2022 - 10.2023
Trainee Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate Placements)
Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust
09.2022 - 10.2023
Trainee Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate Placements)
Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
02.2022 - 08.2022
Professional Doctorate - Counselling Psychology
University of East London
01.2021 - 1 2024
Trainee Counselling Psychologist (Pre-registration role)
The Stress Project
03.2019 - 11.2023
Assistant to Clinical Hypnotherapist & NLP Practitioner
Dominic Knight's Harley Street Clinic
02.2019 - 05.2019
Diploma - Existential Analysis Psychotherapy and Counselling
GLE - International Society for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis
01.2019 - 08.2025
MSc - Organisational Psychology
Birkbeck College, University of London
01.2019 - 1 2020
MSc - Psychology (Conversion)
University of Westminster
01.2018 - 1 2019
BSc - International Relations
Ural State University
01.2007 - 1 2011
MSc - European Studies
London School of Economics
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