About Me

I'm Ziana de Bethune, a certified CBT Practitioner, Speaker, and author with a lifelong fascination with what makes us think, feel, and behave the way we do--those behaviours that make absolutely no sense until you understand what's happening underneath. My work explores the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, human behaviour, and the everyday choices that quietly shape our lives. 

I believe understanding yourself shouldn't require a psychology degree. It should make you more curious about yourself, more aware of what's influencing you and driving you, which can empower and enable you to choose what happens next.

That's what you'll find here: psychology made human, useful, and sometimes surprisingly fun. I'm rather like Spock (from Star Trek) in that respect. I like logic, I like evidence, and I want to know why. Fortunately, unlike Spock, I also have a healthy appreciation for shouting, “Bam!” when I find the answer.

AREAS OF STUDY AND TRAINING:

• Psychology

• Evidence-Based Psychotherapy

• Anxiety, Depressive, Bipolar, and Substance Use Disorders, and Addictive Behaviours (American Psychological Association)

• Certified CBT Practitioner (Academy of Modern Applied Psychology.)

• Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity

• Advanced Neuroscience of Human Behaviour and Personality Disorders

WHAT IS CBT? Click here to find out.

Am I the same Ziana de Bethune who paints? Yes. It's healthy to make room for the things we love. Here's the link for curious minds. 

Author • CLC • CBT Practitioner

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