Gevorg George Gharibian CPsychol

23/05/2025

🌍 It was a huge pleasure to be invited as a guest keynote speaker at the Student Symposium hosted by the City College, University of York Europe Campus, University of York 🙌

I had the honour of speaking about and , topics that are not only close to my heart but also essential for shaping meaningful, ethical, and equitable practice in our interconnected world.

A heartfelt thank you to the organisers and the incredible students for your warm welcome, thoughtful questions, and a truly engaging discussion session. Your curiosity and commitment to creating inclusive spaces give me great hope for the future of our fields. 🚀

04/04/2025

I’m beyond grateful and humbled to share that I’ve officially received my license as a Clinical Psychologist from the HCPC. ❤️

This milestone took four degrees, nearly 12 years of study, and two years of paperwork and persistence—but I saw it through. I couldn’t have done it without the unwavering support of my loved ones and peers.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏

Becoming (to the best of my knowledge) the first HCPC-licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Armenia is both a huge privilege and a profound responsibility. I’m committed to putting this qualification to meaningful use through my work with the Mental Health Awareness Initiative and Millennial Psychologist. 🙌

Here’s to continued growth, advocacy, and building a future where is prioritised and protected.

17/01/2025

So exited to be sharing this article.
It’s the first step in my journey to publishing results of cunducted during my recent studies at Queen Mary University of London.

Throughout my research, I have come to understand the critical role that social acknowledgment plays in the development and prognosis of (PTSD), particularly in communities with prior and ongoing exposure to Potentially Traumatic Events (PTEs).

Future updates coming up soon 💙🙌

Social acknowledgement, defined as a victim’s experience of positive reactions from society that recognize their traumatic experiences…

07/12/2024

Another successful module of MHPSS+ training has been completed! 🚀

Grateful for the opportunity to partner with B’Sarahah Initiative, a youth-led mental health organization, in their inspiring mission to provide and interventions. This initiative takes a approach, offering care to both diagnosed and undiagnosed individuals and their loved ones, while fostering a strong sense of community.

It is an honor to contribute to their impactful work and support Sudanese communities on their journey toward mental health and resilience.

Together, we continue to build a stronger, more compassionate support network. 🙌

01/12/2024

New skills unlocked! 🙌

EMDR can relieve depressive symptoms and help reframe negative beliefs, resolve unprocessed trauma and adverse experiences, improve energy and mood, and create a more positive understanding of the self and others.

Special thanks to EMDR Psychotherapists' Association of Armenia. 🚀

17/11/2024

🌍 It was an absolute honor to speak at the British Psychological Society , where I had the unique opportunity to wear several hats at once (Mental Health Awareness Initiative, Millennial Psychologist & BPS Psychotherapy Section) sharing insights as a chartered psychologist, and mental health advocate.

My presentation on “The Role of Psychologists in Changing Geopolitical Landscapes” explored how psychologists are playing increasingly essential role in navigating and addressing the psychological impact of global crises, conflicts, and political transitions.

Reflecting on the American Psychological Association’s 2021 trend report on the role of psychologists across political divide, I never imagined that only a few years later, I would be standing before an audience to delve into these very issues. 🙌

Inspired by that report, this talk touched on how mental health professionals can be pivotal in offering support amidst shifting political landscapes and how our role continues to expand in response to global challenges.

For those interested in a deeper dive, I’ve shared a link below to the full presentation, along with my recent interview in , where I discuss the inspiration behind this talk and my journey as a chartered psychologist working at the intersection of mental health and global events.

A special thank you to the BPS and everyone involved in organizing this festival. ❤️

And a heartfelt shoutout to the attendees—your engagement and over 26 insightful questions at the end of the session made this an unforgettable experience. ❤️ 💙 🧡

Together, we’re advancing the conversation on mental health in a rapidly changing world. 🚀

Read more 👉 https://www.bps.org.uk/news/role-psychologists-changing-geopolitical-landscapes

29/10/2024

Leading my first 🇬🇧 workshop on was an incredibly meaningful experience. ❤️

As a descendant of survivors, it was a profound privilege to create a safe space for participants to explore their historical and cultural identities, confront , and foster empathy across diverse backgrounds. ❤️‍🩹🙌

This workshop took place as part of the British Psychological Society BPS Psychotherapy Section Annual Conference, where I had the honor of serving on the organizing committee and chairing two powerful sessions on and .

It was a humbling experience to bring Armand Volkas’s therapeutic approach—based in drama therapy and the arts—to this setting, allowing participants to work through their collective trauma in ways that transform shared pain into pathways for healing.

It reminds us that political solutions alone can’t resolve intercultural conflicts; true reconciliation requires addressing the underlying emotions and unconscious drives that shape our histories.

In the workshop across geopolitical boundaries, we witnessed participants acting as “emotional pioneers,” connecting with one another through vulnerability and courage. 🚀

I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and for everyone who joined this journey, showing how creative expression and can bridge divides and help sow the seeds of peace.

27/10/2024

Home in the CITY. 🏙️ ❤️

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30/09/2024

What a Sunday! 🙌

Yesterday, I had my first-ever co-production session in Armenia, and let me just say—it was 110% worth it! 💪 A massive shoutout to the
for tireless support and to .yerevan for being the most gracious host.

The day was all about sharing responsibility and resources with our incredible stakeholders. 🙏

It was amazing to see our MHPSS providers, volunteers, and independent professionals—who’ve been working together for over 5 hours —come together to move the mission forward. 🌱

This was collaboration/ coproduction at its finest, and the energy was unreal. This session wasn’t just productive—it was game-changing. Looking forward to what’s next! 🚀

27/09/2024

I am excited to share my professional journey ahead of British Psychological Society Career Festival. 🙌

From navigating the global challenges of the pandemic in 2020, to founding the Mental Health Awareness Initiative in 2021 in aftermath to the Artsakh War❤️‍🩹, to implementing mental health and psychosocial support programs for forcibly displaced Armenians of Artsakh in 2023, these experiences have underscored the critical need for resilience and collective action in times of crisis.

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to share these experiences with others, as BPS Psychotherapy Section representative fostering collective efforts toward building a more compassionate and equitable world for all.🚀

We interviewed our treasurer, Gevorg Gharbian, about his presentation to this year’s BPS Psychology Careers Festival.

22/09/2024

Dear colleagues and followers !
Sharing with you Armenian adaptation of PHQ-9.

Feel free to use it in your practice or just to measure severity of depression symptoms.

P.S. you won’t only be accessing this amazing tool free of charge but also can contribute in primary data collection for research purposes.

Հարգելի գործընկերներ և հետևորդներ.
Կիսվում եմ ձեզ հետ PHQ-9-ի ադապտացիայով:

Կարող եք օգտագործեք այն ձեր պրակտիկայում՝ չափելու դեպրեսիայի ախտանիշների սրությունը:

P.S. դուք ոչ միայն անվճար կաորղ եք կիրառել այս գործիքը, այլև կարող եք նպաստել հետազոտական ​​նպատակներով առաջնային տվյալների հավաքագրմանը: 🙌

PHQ-9-ը դեպրեսիայի ծանրության գնահատման, ախտորոշման, մոնիթորինգի եւ չափման բազմաֆունկցիոնալ գործիք է։ Այն ներառում է DSM-IV դեպրեսիայի ախտորոշման չափորոշիչները այլ դե....