Giovana Chanllío Ríos
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Conditions treated
- Anger problems
- Anorexia nervosa
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Binge eating disorder (BED)
- Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
- Bulimia nervosa
- Depression
- Interpersonal difficulties
- Mood disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postnatal depression
- Psychosexual difficulties
- Schizophrenia
- Self-harm
- Sleep disorders
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Work-related stress
Treatment approaches
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Counselling
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Couples counselling
Languages spoken
- English, Spanish
Professional qualifications, accreditations and memberships
- HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
- HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist
- MSc in Affective Disorders
Additional overseas training in:
- CBT for individuals and groups
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Human Sciences
- Interventions with Children with Special Needs. Inclusive Education.
- Rorschach Test
- Psychomotor Interventions and Music Therapy: Early Interventions for Emotional Intelligence
Professional experience
Giovana is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating clients presenting a wide range of complexities, acuities, and comorbidities. Her expertise spans across children and adults, and she has led teams in both outpatient and varying levels of inpatient settings, including high-security services.
Additionally, she has worked as a Consultant Psychologist and authored a book on anger management as the sole author.
Personal statement
Giovana practices safely and effectively within her scope of practice, tailoring her approach to each client’s needs while maintaining legal and ethical boundaries.
