Arela

Miss Arela Çarku, MSc

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

I am a clinical psychologist, group analyst and academic who works with individuals and groups in private practice. I work with people from all kinds of backgrounds who suffer from depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, problems with self-esteem, feelings of loneliness and more.

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About Me

I help individuals and groups navigate common struggles like anxiety, depression, and loneliness. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and group analyst, I offer a safe space to explore relationship difficulties and heal from childhood trauma. My approach supports self-esteem across diverse backgrounds. Clients find clarity and connection, moving towards a stronger sense of self.

Approach

Work unfolds through steady, collaborative sessions that blend reflective dialogue with creative practices to bring early wounds and current relationship patterns into view. I offer appointments in Tirana and online, in Albanian or English, and move between individual and group formats so people can test new ways of relating and receive live feedback. Between meetings we use short, focused exercises or brief assessments to track shifts and clarify what matters most. People seeking deeper self-understanding and safer connections often find this pace and focus helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Clinical Social Work; Marriage & Family Therapy And Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

University of Tirana, Faculty of Social Science

Year: 2018

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

University of Tirana, Faculty of Social Science

Year: 2016

Group Analyst (Qualification)

Institute of Group Analysis London

Year: 2016

Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS): Coach for Employment and Entrepreneurship

University of Lausanne, Switzerland

Year: 2019

Service Areas

Arela's Psychotherapy

In-person & Online

Tirana, Tirana

Albania

Tirana, Albania