INNER ROOTS

​       Dr. Anastasia Besika / MBACP Accredited

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Over the last 15 years I worked with a variety of clients and helped them overcome blocks to their happiness and well-being, such as depression and anxiety, and learn to have healthy responses to life challenges. In a confidential and non-judgemental space I help you develop abilities that allow you to approach any experience with the confidence that you are in control of your life. I follow an integrative approach that is client-orientated and use therapeutic methods creatively to help you identify and prioritize your needs. My practice is informed by scientific research and I continue to update my knowledge by staying connected to the scientific community. To further ensure your safety, I attend regular clinical supervision.

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Qualifications

PhD in Psychology (Distinction)

MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Distinction)
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Psychodynamic / Inter-cultural / Relational)
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (Person Centred)

Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Counselling Skills

Level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Counselling Skills

Training

Neuroscience and Trauma in Counselling / Solution Focused Brief Therapy / Responding to trauma / Working with the Inner Child / Working with Addiction / Gender and Sexual Diversity in Therapy / Working with Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse / Dealing with suicidal clients / Sound Therapy / Co-dependency / Eating Disorders / NLP Therapy / Separation and Loss: The effect of Migration / Gay affirmative therapy / Racial Identity / Attachment Separation & Loss / Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk / Demystifying Mental Illness / CBT Structured Recovery

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Publications

Besika, A. (under review). A nomothetic theory of well-being: Four functional abilities that enable psychological stability and strengthen resilience.

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Besika, A. (2023). An everlasting love: The relationship of happiness and meaning. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1046503

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Besika, A. A within-study cross-validation of the values-as-ideals measure: Levels of value orientation explain variability in well-being. Heliyon, 8(12), e12131

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Besika, A., Schooler, J. W., Verplanken, B., Mrazek, A. J., & Ihm, E. D. (2022). A Relationship that Makes Life Worth-Living: Levels of Value Orientation Explain Differences in Meaning and Life Satisfaction. Heliyon, e08802.

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Besika, A., Horn, A. B., & Martin, M. Psychological balance scale: Validation studies of an integrative measure of well-being. Frontiers in Psychology. 

https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.727737

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Besika, A., Collard, P. C., & Coogan, J. (2018). Attitudes of therapists towards people with learning disabilities. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 18(1), 89-101.

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Links

https://therapytips.org/interviews/how-to-live-a-psychologically-balanced-life

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2021/09/28/psychologically-balanced-people-possess-these-four-qualities-according-to-new-research/?sh=1b9bd757fd38

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/social-instincts/202110/4-key-qualities-balanced-people

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