Financial

Become a Psychotherapist

The IBPI - International Bio-Psychoanalysis Institute® is Athena’s first trademark registered for the professional training of private psychotherapists.

Biopsychoanalysis® is a new internationally recognised therapeutic modality pioneered by Prof. Dr. Melania Duca and insured for practice in the UK and abroad.

Our students learn mostly by practising alongside well-established practitioners. Apprenticeship is compulsory until completion of the number of hours required to develop competence within the psychotherapeutic field.

IBPI provides a variety of accredited CPD courses available annually not only for students and trainees but also for the general public.

Our Institute also partners with the best insurance brokers and risk management specialists in the field of psychotherapy so we are able to offer you a wide range of solutions and all the support you need toward setting up your own private practice as a licensed mental health professional.

International Diploma in Biopsychoanalysis (Eq. Level 7)

Entry requirements:

Bachelor's in Psychology or Eq. Level 6 Degree
IBPI Code of Ethics subscription and legal acceptance
Psycho-Aptitude Test (PAT) with a score of 80% and above
English language fluency
Communication skills
Basic IT skills & familiarity with e-learning platforms and online teaching

A maximum of 6 candidates per year are accommodated in our course.

We also offer flexible payment options.

To apply please send an email with your CV and a cover letter to info@athenamentalhealth.com to the attention of Prof. Dr. Melania Duca. (WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING CANDIDATES)

Financial Trauma & Counselling

We live in a world shaped by money and by our relationship with it. To ignore this reality would be naïve. Financial trauma affects us far more deeply than most people realise: it influences our choices, our relationships, and our sense of self-worth.

True personal growth and success cannot be achieved without exploring our financial mind - the beliefs, patterns, and emotions that drive the way we handle money.

At Aletes Mental Health, we offer psychoeducation and tailored interventions in this relatively new but essential area of mental health. Drawing on behavioural science, our work helps clients to:

recognise unhelpful financial patterns,

regulate emotions linked to money,

separate feelings from decisions,

act from balanced, thoughtful choices rather than fear or impulse,

pursue greater financial harmony and wellbeing.

Money is never just about numbers. It is about meaning, safety, identity, and dignity. By addressing financial trauma, we help clients move towards healthier, more grounded lives where both mind and finances work in harmony.