Aleksandra Hristova

Aleksandra Hristova serves as Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for the MSc Psychological Therapies with Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner at City St George's, University of London since November 2024. She integrates 10+ years of NHS clinical experience specializing in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LICBT) for common mental health conditions with academic leadership in psychological wellbeing training.

Her academic credentials include:

• PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Chronic, Co-morbid and Systemic Difficulties) - University of Oxford
• PGCert Academic Practice - University of Exeter
• PGCert Psychological Therapies Practice (LICBT) - University of Exeter
• MSc Experimental Psychology - University of Sussex
• BSEcon Psychology and International Politics - Aberystwyth University
• Diploma in Group Analytic Principles - Group Analysis South West

Hristova's research focuses on evidence-based interventions for long-term health conditions, group therapy dynamics, and comorbid mental-physical health presentations. Her work emphasizes accessibility in mental health training through initiatives like widening participation and reducing systemic barriers to inclusivity in PWP education.

Scholarly output centers on clinical resource development, notably the 2021 "Panic Not" guide for LICBT panic disorder treatment, demonstrating practical translation of research into NHS service delivery frameworks.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Her academic leadership spans curriculum design (MSc Psychological Therapies development), clinical supervision (NHS Talking Therapies services), and national standard-setting through British Psychological Society collaborations on PWP Apprenticeship assessments. Previous roles include Deputy Clinical Lead at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust and multiple leadership positions at East London NHS Foundation Trust.