About
Blanka Hubena is a Senior Lecturer in Therapeutic Studies at the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales. She holds multiple qualifications including an MSc in Art Psychotherapy from Queen's University Belfast, PG Diploma in Counselling Supervision, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her academic journey spans fine arts, counseling supervision, and pedagogy.
Her research focuses on:
- Art psychotherapy tools in clinical supervision
- Trauma-informed organizational practices
- Inter-professional learning in healthcare sciences
- Attachment theory and neuroscience applications
- Pluralistic approaches in leadership and education
- Mental health support for diverse populations including refugees and BAME communities
Hubena's publications demonstrate consistent focus on integrating art psychotherapy into professional training and healthcare systems. Her work bridges clinical practice, educational frameworks, and mental health policy, with recent emphasis on inter-professional collaboration and innovative therapeutic methodologies.
Awards & Recognition:
- Collaborative Awards for Teaching Excellence (2017)
- USW People Awards (2017)
She contributes extensively to professional bodies including the British Association of Art Therapists, serves as External Examiner for multiple institutions, and peer-reviews for the International Journal of Art Therapy. Her leadership extends to developing national curriculum guidelines and commissioning projects that shape arts therapies education across the UK.
