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I'm Arela Çarku, a dedicated clinical psychologist and group psychoanalyst, committed to guiding you towards emotional well-being and personal transformation. With extensive experience, I provide tailored face-to-face and online psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups. My mission is to help you conquer anxiety, overcome fear, navigate depression, control impulsiveness and obsessions and find meaningful happiness.
I believe in a personalized approach. Your unique journey deserves customized support, and together, we'll create a safe space for you to share concerns, explore dreams, and grow. With expertise in trauma, resilience, affective disorders, OCD, sexuality, gender and LGBTQ+ issues, I am specialized in providing transformative assistance. The psychoanalytic approach that I do apply in therapy delves deep into your subconscious, uncovering unmet needs, coping strategies, and hidden influences. This empowers you to replace dysfunction with growth and embrace a brighter future.
Taking the first step towards well-being and self-discovery is often the most challenging. By visiting this website, you've already initiated this important journey. Start your transformation today, and let's embark together on this adventure towards a more fulfilling life.
EXPERIENCE
My methods
Psychoanalysis:
The psychoanalytic approach provides a unique opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth. It encourages you to explore your past experiences, relationships, and dreams, with the goal of understanding how they shape your present. By recognizing and addressing the root causes of emotional distress or behavioral issues, we can work together to foster lasting change and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Art therapy:
Art therapy is a creative and expressive form of therapy that allows individuals to communicate and process their emotions, experiences, and inner conflicts through various art mediums. Through this visual and tactile exploration, clients can often access and express feelings that may be challenging to convey verbally.
Relation based therapy:
Relation-based therapy offers a holistic perspective, acknowledging that our connections with others profoundly shape our psychological and emotional landscape. We'll work collaboratively to address communication patterns, attachment styles, and relational dynamics that may be contributing to emotional challenges By enhancing your relational insight and skills, we aim to improve the quality of your relationships and promote overall emotional health and fulfillment.


Movement therapy:
Movement therapy uses the language of the body to explore and address emotional and psychological challenges. Through mindful movement, breath-work, and embodiment techniques, we'll work together to promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, and holistic well-being, helping you reconnect with your inner self and achieve a sense of balance and harmony in both body and mind.






EDUCATION
Trying my best to learn
Education
M.Sc Clinical Psychology (2016-2018)
University of Tirana, Faculty of Social Science
BA. Psychology (2012-2016)
University of Tirana, Faculty of Social Science
Foundation Year in Group Psychoanalysis (2015-2016)
Institute of Group Analysis, London
Qualification Diploma Course in Group Psychoanalysis (2016-2023)
Institute of Group Analysis, London
Certificate of advanced studies (CAS): Coach for employment and entrepreneurship “social and labor market integration” (2018 – 2019)
University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Licenses
Clinical Psychologist License
No: 789
Experience
Arela’s Psychotherapy
Private psychology practice 2017 – present
Psikologu Online
Clinical Psychologist 2023- present
University of New York Tirana
Lecturer at Department of Psychology for Clinical psychology master program 2023-present
University of Tirana, Faculty of Social Science
Lecturer at Department of Psychology for Clinical psychology master program 2019-2023
EAP Psychologist
Provide online psychotherapy sessions for employees through Employment Assistance Program Europe
(EAP https://www.chestnutce.com/en/eap). 2022-Present
Psychotherapist
Provide external expertise and psychological sessions (in person and group psychotherapy) for different local and international NGOs. 2019-Present
Initiative for Social Change (NGO)
Clinical Psychologist for vulnerable groups, returnees & Coach for social and labor market integration
2018-2022
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Arela Çarku Psychotherapist