Ariya Dupart

My work is grounded in evidence-based practice, with a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and enriched by elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and grief and loss therapy when appropriate. I focus on helping clients build practical tools, emotional resilience, and long-term self-understanding so they can move forward with confidence and compassion. I see clients as the experts in their own lives, and my role is to create a supportive, compassionate space for growth and self-empowerment. My integrative approach fosters emotional flexibility, self-acceptance, and resilience, while being mindful of the ways culture, identity, and the expatriate experience shape mental health. Therapy is an active, supportive space where you set personal goals, explore challenges, and practice skills both in and between sessions. Together, we focus on building practical strategies for managing anxiety, perfectionism, stress, overwhelm, relationship difficulties, and the unique pressures of life abroad. I aim to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered to apply these tools independently in your daily life. I often picture a lotus deepening its roots through the mud and blooming above the surface, a reflection of the therapeutic journey: sometimes challenging, sometimes messy, but ultimately transformative and beautiful. Above all, therapy with me is about connection, insight, and practical change. Together, we work toward not only feeling better, but building the tools, confidence, and perspective to navigate life with greater ease, resilience, and self-compassion long after therapy ends.

During my clinical training, I worked with children, adolescents, and young adults across a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, OCD, anger, phobias, attachment issues, grief, neurodivergence, and gender-related concerns amongst others. These experiences took place in both individual and family settings, in person and online, often combining structured, evidence-based interventions with a flexible and developmentally sensitive approach. I supported clients with a variety of needs, from early intervention to more complex presentations, and collaborated closely with supervisors to tailor treatment to each young person’s unique context. This hands-on experience continues to inform my practice today, alongside my ongoing professional development in areas such as grief work, play therapy, and integrative approaches for supporting emotional resilience and behavioural change.

I hold a Master of Science (MSc) in Psychological Therapies from the University of Edinburgh, where I trained extensively in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including its application with young people and in online settings. Prior to this, I earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Psychology from the University of Leicester, with a particular focus on occupational psychology. Alongside my formal qualifications, I am committed to continued professional development and regularly pursue further training to expand and deepen my practice. This has included additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and grief and loss interventions. I also remain actively engaged with psychological research and strive to stay up to date with the evolving evidence base in order to offer high-quality, informed, and ethical care to every client I work with.