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Yoana Laskova

Integrative Occupational Therapist

I am an Integrative Occupational Therapist specialising in trauma-focused work, eating disorders, disordered eating, and sustainable weight management. My work is grounded in the understanding that our experiences shape the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us. When life becomes overwhelming, we can find ourselves disconnected from our bodies, caught in unhelpful patterns, or struggling to engage in the things that matter most to us.

Drawing on Occupational Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic approaches, I take a compassionate and evidence-based approach that considers the whole person, not just their symptoms. I approach each person with warmth, care, and genuine curiosity, creating a space where experiences can be understood without judgement and meaningful, sustainable change can take shape.

  • I hold a BSc in Cognitive Psychology and an MSc in Occupational Therapy, and I am currently completing Level 4 training in ACT. My work is also informed by experience in DBT practice and somatic approaches.

    I have worked across NHS services and in private practice, supporting adults in day services and in the community through occupation-focused individual and group activities.

    Through my work, I focus on the connection between mind, body, and spirit, taking a holistic and person-centred approach that recognises how people experience the world through both mind and body. I believe that we store and process experiences not only cognitively, but also physically, and that meaningful change comes from working with the person as a whole and their lived experience.

    My approach centres on therapeutic collaboration and evidence-based, personalised care, creating a space where people feel safe to explore their experiences at their own pace, without judgement. I support individuals in developing a deeper understanding of themselves, building sustainable change, and reconnecting with meaningful ways of living.

    In my free time, I work as an associate tutor at the University of East Anglia (UEA), teaching Occupational Therapy to BSc and MSc students. I love being in nature, hiking, cycling, camping, and foraging. And when the weather does not allow it, you can find me with a pot of tea and a nice book at home.

  • BSc in Cognitive Psychology - University of East Anglia

    MSc in Occupational Therapy - University of East Anglia

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy level II - The Association for Psychological Therapies

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy level IV - Cardiff University

  • Personality Disorder Knowledge and Understanding Framework (KUF) 3wks - NSFT

    Women, Work, Happiness & Identity 2h - Seed Talks, Dr. Giselle Goodwin

    Introduction to Psychotherapeutic OT 2h - Dr Lynda Foulder-Hughes, PhD, PhD

    Nutritionist Guide to Sugar 2h - Seed Talks, Sarah Osborne

    Women, ADHD & Managing Weight 6 wks - Seed Talks, Lisa Smith & Joanne Lee

    Somatic Trauma Workshop 2h - Seed Talks

    Food & Mood: Improving Mental Health Through Diet & Nutrition 3wks - Deakin University

    Emotional Intelligence in Practice - FutureLearn

    An Introduction to Family & Systemic Therapy 2h - Bespoke Mental Health Training, Dr Tom Jewell & Dr Claire Dempster

    CBT for Adults with ADHD: A formulation-driven approach 5.5h - Bespoke Mental Health Training, Dr Antonia Dittner & Dr Hannah Winfield

    Food as Medicine 3 wks - Monash University

    New Perspectives on Metabolism: From Gut to Brain 4wks - Taipei Medical University

  • Inner Sense. How The New Science Of Interoception Can Transform Your Health by Caroline Williams

    Interoception & Regulation. Teaching Skills of Body Awareness & Supporting Connection with Others by Emma Goodall & Charlotte Brownlow

    The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD by Lidia Zylowska, MD

    An Introduction to Systemic Therapy with Individuals by Fran Hedges

    Atomic Habits by James Clear

    Dopamine Nation by Dr Anna Lembke

    The Official Dopamine Nation Workbook by Dr Anna Lembke

    Somatic Trauma Healing by Ascending Vibrations

    ACT Made Simple by. An Easy-to-read Primer on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy by Russ Harris

    The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris

    Women, Food & God by Geneen Roth

    iMove by Amy Gardner

    8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Effective Strategies from Therapeutic Practice and Personal Experience by Carolyn Costin, Gwen Schubert Grabb & Babette Rothschild

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