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CHRISTINA RIACHI, Ph.D

CHRISTINA RIACHI, Ph.D

christinariachi@brainstationclinics.com

Founder

University Diplomas



  • Ph.D. in Social Psychology from KING'S COLLEGE LONDON (2018)
  • MS.c. in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD (2022)
  • Enhanced Certificate in CBT Supervision and Training from the UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD (2022)
  • Practitioner Certificate & Training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy DBT" from the UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD (2018)
  • Diploma & Training in "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT (Complex Cases)" from the UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD (2017)
  • MS.c. in "Organizational Psychology and Psychiatry" from KINGS COLLEGE LONDON (2014)
  • B.A. in "Psychology" from the AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT (2013)
Therapist

Bio

Dr. Christina Riachi is a licensed consultant psychologist, psychotherapist and supervisor with expertise in CBT, DBT, and Schema-Focused CBT Therapy. She is an accredited CBT supervisor and trainer, a certified soft skills trainer, and an assessor accredited by the British Psychological Society. Her academic journey includes advanced training at the University of Oxford, where she underwent intensive supervision in CBT and DBT, alongside degrees from King’s College London—ranked among the top 20 universities worldwide—and the American University of Beirut (AUB). Over the past decade, Dr. Riachi has provided psychotherapy for highly complex cases. She views her work as both a privilege and a calling, finding no greater reward than contributing to people’s growth and well-being.

Certifications & Attestations

Certificates/Accreditations:

  • CBT for Bipolar Disorder, Oxford University 2026
  • CBT for ADHD for Adults, Oxford University 2026
  • CBT for advanced OCD techniques and OCD for mental contamination, Oxford University 2026
  • CBT for Attachment Disorders, Oxford University 2026
  • CBT for Gambling, Dr Jones (UK, 2025)
  • Schema Therapy Training (Australia, 2025)
  • Compassion-Focused Therapy CFT, Dr. Paul Gilbert (UK, 2024)
  • CBT for Insomnia from BECK INSTITUTE, USA (2021)
  • CBT for Anger Management from BECK INSTITUTE, USA (2020)
  • CBT for Personality Disorders from BECK INSTITUTE, USA (2019)
  • CBT for Depression from BECK INSTITUTE, USA (2019)
  • Mindfulness and CBT from BECK INSTITUTE, USA (2019)
  • Psychopharmacology: Latest Advances from HARVARD University (MEDICAL SCHOOL) (2018)
  • CBT for Substance Abuse (Drugs- Alcohol) from BECK INSTITUTE, USA (2018)
  • CBT for the Elderly from the University of Oxford  (2018)
  • Body Language Diploma, USA (2016)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT for Depression from the Association of Psychological Therapies, UK (2016)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT for OCD from the Association of Psychological Therapies, UK (2016)
  • Teaching at University Level from King’s College London (2015)
  • Team Building from ASTA9, UK (2014)
  • Coaching for Managers, Leaders, and Supervisors from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (2014)
  • Accredited Psychometric Test Administrator by the British Psychological Society (2014)
  • Personality Testing Level B from the British Psychological Society (2014)
  • Psychometric Testing Level A from the British Psychological Society (2013)

Awards:

  • Distinction from the University of Oxford (2017, 2022)
  • Ph.D. Scholarship from King’s College London (2016)
  • First in Class (A), High Distinction (M.Sc.) from King’s College London (2014)
  • Highest Grade on a Research Paper (M.Sc.) from King’s College London (2014)
  • Graduating with Distinction (B.A.) from the American University of Beirut (2013)
  • Enrolled 6 times on the Dean’s Honors List (B.A.) at the American University of Beirut (2010,2011,2012,2013)

Memberships:

  • Member of the Lebanese Syndicate LOPSY
  • License to practice from the Ministry of Health - Lebanon 
  • Accreditation by the British Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Psychotherapies BABCP- UK
  • Practitioner member (MABP) of the Association for Business Psychologists – UK
  • Member (MBPsS) of the British Psychological Society (BPS) – UK
  • Associate of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) – USA
  • Member of the American Psychological Association (APA)- USA
  • Member of the Association for Psychological Therapies (APT) – UK