Hello and welcome

Hi, my name is Shani Anthony. I am a qualified Medical Doctor, Tr Health Psychologist, therapy practitioner and the principal therapist at Med Minds Psychotherapy.

At Med Minds Psychotherapy, we offer therapy for a wide range of psychological conditions. Med Minds can support you in your entire journey towards mental well-being.

Please explore my website and the wide range of remedial therapies we can offer you for many psychological conditions. Our online and face-to-face services are here to help you.

If you are suffering in silence, then hold out hope. There is almost certainly a solution to your condition that we can offer you in your times of dispair and need.

About me

I decided to start Med Minds Psyscotherapy and use my skills to help others. You can find out why and how I do it by reading on.

Dr Shani

Principal Therapist at Med Minds Psychotherapy

Dr Shani Anthony is a medical doctor and Tr health psychologist, and has qualified to become a psychotherapist.

I began my career as a medical doctor in 2000 and my career in psychology in the UK in 2006. My decision to start a career in psychology from scratch was motivated by my intention to care for patients ‘as a whole’ and provide effective holistic solutions.

Having completed my BSc with honours in 2008 at the UK Open University, I gained an Advanced PGDip in Education and Child Development in 2010.

In 2014, I achieved a Masters in Health Psychology from the University of Derby then began my doctorate training at the British Psychological Society in 2015. That was completed it in July 2018. During 2017, I obtained a PGC diploma in advanced CBT from the University of Cumbria, and in 2018, was awarded a certificate in 3rd wave CBT.

In 2022, I was awarded a certificate of non-diagnostic conditions. Currently, I have completed my training and practice as a Health Psychologist, and I am in the process of obtaining a Charter in Health Psychology.

To maintain knowledge, I am now studying for a Master practitioner in CBT at SDS and also a PhD reader.

Since 2013, I have had the privilege of working as a consultant clinical health psychologist in healthcare in overseas, providing support and treatment to patients with mild to moderate mental health disorders through various therapeutic approaches, including CBT and other effective techniques.

From 2015, I was employed as a high intensity CBT therapist in NHS, UK while in training as a Health psychologist until 2019 where I gained immense experiences.

With my additional training and experience as a psychotherapist along with necessary memberships given me the opportunity to reach the current status.

My Passion

While treating my patients as a hospital doctor for physical ailments, I found that some wished to disclose their psychological issues to me.

This led to a shift in my career from medicine to psychology and psychological therapies. It was driven by my passion for mind management and a growing fascination with its vast and expansive nature.

Holistic problem-solving

Helping you with my combined medical and psychological skill set can inspire unique solutions to your problem.

Having a medical background has greatly benefited my approach, particularly in terms of the knowledge I can integrate with the psychological aspects of a patient’s situation.

This allows me to assess and treat a patient effectively while considering all possible causes and perspectives of their case.

My Credentials

Qualifications

Education

Reader – PhD Health Psychology
Reader – Master practitioner diploma in CBT
Cert in non-diagnostic conditions – 2022
Cert in 3rd wave CBT – 2018
PGC. in CBT (UK) – University of Cumbria, 2017
MSc (Health Psychology) – University of Derby, 2014
PG Adv. dip in Ed & Child development (UK) – Open University, 2010
BSc (Hons) Psychology – Open University, 2008
NCFE Cert. in Counselling, 2007
MBBS, 2000 *

Memberships

BABCP – Member of British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies. Reg No. 150575
British Psychological Society’s graduate Basis for the charters (BPS GBC) Reg No. 256265 & Member of BPS-Division of Health Psychology
Cessation of smoking specialist practitioner Reg No. 142444
Medical Council (SL)* Reg No. 17287
BAMT British Association for Music Therapy Reg No. 12393

Professional

Positions held

Tr Health Psychologist & Psychotherapist – Private
HIT CBT Therapist
Smoking cessation specialist Practitioner
Tr Health Psychologist & CBT Therapist, Supporting minds, Blackpool teaching hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Low intensity therapist – Attachment/Shadowing
Volunteer at Samaritans
Visiting Lecturer – Nurses Training School *
Lecturer and member of the exam board for Nurses education *
Consultant Clinical health Psychologist *
Medical Doctor *

* attained in Sri Lanka

Professional Development (CPD)

To keep up to date with new techniques, I am an avid believer in continuing professional development and have successfully completed many CPD programmes – per year attaining 40 to 60 CPD points.

CPD programmes continue to enhance my clinical skills and delivery methods and have equipped me with expert abilities to benefit my clients. Here is a compenium of CPD short courses completed to date:

10 min approach to alcohol in primary care – Oct 2015
SystemOne course in mental health –Apr 2015
BLS – Sep 2016
Online overview of 3rd wave CBT – 4CPD
ACT – Mar 2018 – 14CPD
Mindfulness – May 2018 – 14CPD
CFT – Feb 2018 – 14CPD
DBT – Jun 18 – 14CPD
Certificate in 3rd Wave CBT
3rd wave CBT approach to the Obesity management – Apr 2018
Mindfulness course completed – 24-25 May 2018
Mindfulness module assessment completed on 15/05/18 gained 14 CPD certificate for completion.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy – course completed – 28-29 June
DBT module assessment completed on 29/06/18 gained 14CPD certificate for completion.
Overview of 3rd wave CBT completed on 14/06/18 – gained 4CPD for overview and mini assessments.
Solution focused couple’s therapy – Dr Riggenback
Anger – Oct 20 – Prof Grantham
Covid19 & health anxiety – Oct 20 – Prof Grantham
Covid 19 and children – Nov 20 – Prof Grantham
Covid 19 Marslow therapeutic goals -Nov 20– Prof Grantham
Selective attention – Prof Grantham
Common myths about CBT – Oct 20 – Prf. Grantham
Health anxiety – Jan 21- Prof. Grantham
Covid19 and children- Jan 21 – Dr Andrew Beck
Single session therapy 1-Feb 20- prof Windy Dryden
How to motivate your client during Covid19- Nov 20 – Prof Grantham
ACT tools to face covid19 – Prof Nuno Ferreira
Difficult client during pandemic – Dr Jeff Riggenback
Dealing with anger in different times – Prof Grantham
CFT from inside out – self compassion for therapist – Dr Chris Irons
Anger – unanswered questions- Prof Grantham
Why do you need to train in single session therapy – Prof Windy Dryden -20/08/20
How to prevent therapist burnout – Dr Andrew Beck -03/09/20
Therapist burn out – Aron Beck – 16/09/20 – 7CPD
ACT- Prof Nuno Ferreira – 17/09/20
New developments in Motivational Interviewing with Professor Stephen Rollnick – 06/10/20 – Prof Stephan Rollnick
Socratic questioning – Prof Grantham – 05/11/20
Build up your own practice – Prof. Paul Grantham – 11/12/20
Working with suicide – Prof Di Giuseppe – 26/11/20
Personality disorders – Prof Grantham – 04/03/21
Working with imposter syndrome – Prof Grantham – 15/04/21
Building resilience in changing times – Lynda Graham – 29/04/21
Problem solving techniques in CBT – Prof Paul Grantham – 03/06/21
Insomnia – 10/03/21
Suicide prevention summit – Sep 2021
Suicide in Healthcare: Language Matters – 11/10/21
Patient Safety, Self-harm and Psychosocial Assessments – 11/10/21
When It is Darkest: Understanding Suicide Risk – 11/10/21
Translating Learning from Patient Deaths by Suicide into Practice – 11/10/21
Contemporary Clinical Suicide Prevention – 11/10/21
The Role of Minimum Competencies for Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Programs: Challenges for Researchers and Program Developers -11/10/21
Does Suicide Prevention in LMICs Require a Different Approach? – 11/10/21
Responding to Non-fatal Suicide – 11/10/21
The Eye of the Survivor: Why Storytelling Matters in Suicide Prevention – 11/10/21
Moving Beyond Fear and Defensive Practice with Suicidal Clients – 11/10/21
BPS approved SDS course for Non diagnostic problems -09/21 – 07/22 (42CPD) – Rejection, Hoarding, Low self-esteems, Procrastination – 4CPD, Resentfulness, Jealousy, Perfectionism, Resentfulness, Poor impulse control, Imposter syndrome, Overcoming doubt, Romantic relationships, Dealing with your critics, Working with envy, Dealing with Guilt.
CPD poster presentation at SLMDA – 28-05-23 ‘Interventions for patients with pre-operative anxiety and depression undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): A systematic review of selected studies published from 2001 to 2018.’
Scientific sessions conference- CPD event – SLMDA – 28-05-23