Psychologist
Head of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Programme
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A psychologist with 34 years of professional experience, Anahit Iskandaryan has dedicated her extensive career to providing psychological support to individuals of diverse age groups and needs. Deep compassion, a practical approach, and personalised care characterise her work.
PROFESSIONAL APPROACH
- Psychological assessment and diagnosis
- Therapeutic interventions for clients of all ages
- Crisis and trauma work
- Rehabilitation psychology
- Integration of occupational therapy methods
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Chief Psychologist, SGMHF “Intra” Mental Health Centre (2009–Present)
- Psychologist and Occupational Therapist, “Aznavour et Armenia” Elderly Home, Vanadzor (1997–1998)
- Psychologist, “Aralez” Psychological Rehabilitation Center, Vanadzor (1991–1993): Worked with children affected by the earthquake.
- Occupational Therapist, Vanadzor Psycho-neurological Dispensary (1991–1993)
EDUCATION
- 1967–1971 State Pedagogical Institute after Abovian, Yerevan, Armenia
Department of Pedagogy and Educational Psychology - 1989–1991 Aralez Psychological Rehabilitation Centre
Training in:- Group work techniques
- Psychological consequences of trauma
- 1991–1993 Yerevan State University, Department of Psychology
Thesis: “Psychological Defence Mechanisms in Contexts of Conflict and Frustration” - March 2003 Experience Sharing in Occupational Therapy, Brussels, Belgium
Site Visit: Club Antonine Artaud (Day Centre)
Her long-standing and diverse experience, particularly with vulnerable groups in crises, enables her to provide comprehensive and sensitive professional support to all clients.