Dr Anya Ciobanca

Consultant Psychiatrist and Cognitive Analytic Therapist offering integrated medical and psychological care for adults, young people, and families.

I am a Consultant Psychiatrist and Cognitive Analytic Therapist working with adults who wish to better understand the patterns underlying anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, and relationship difficulties. My approach integrates medical and psychological insight, helping to explore how past experiences shape present struggles.

I offer a warm, reflective therapeutic space where increased self-awareness can support resilience, clarity, and meaningful change.

How I work

My work is integrative and personalised, combining psychiatric assessment with psychological therapy where appropriate. As a Cognitive Analytic Therapist, I am particularly interested in how early relational experiences influence current patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others.

Therapy focuses on understanding these patterns with compassion and curiosity, enabling new ways of responding to difficulties. Where indicated, I also bring expertise in the careful and thoughtful use of pharmacological interventions, always in collaboration with the individual and grounded in shared decision-making.

Areas I support

• Anxiety and low mood

• Perfectionism and self-criticism

• Relationship and attachment difficulties

• Neurodevelopmental conditions (including ADHD, autism, and tic disorders)

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Trauma and post-traumatic stress (PTSD)

• Eating disorders

• Complex and co-morbid mental health presentations

Who I work with

• Adults

• Young people

• Families (where appropriate)

Professional background & experience

I originally qualified as a medical doctor in 2004 and trained initially in public health before pursuing a career in psychiatry. I completed both my Core Psychiatry Training and Specialist Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Cambridge.

I have worked extensively within NHS services with children and adults, including individuals with learning disabilities and eating disorders. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, engaging young people and their families to gain a comprehensive understanding of difficulties and to establish a clear way forward.

Alongside my psychiatric training, I undertook in-depth training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) at St Thomas’ Hospital, developing specialist expertise in combining psychological and pharmacological approaches.

I am also a Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist at the University of Cambridge, where I provide complex communication training for medical students.

Professional qualifications & registrations

• MD (Medical Doctor)

• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

• Consultant Psychiatrist

• Cognitive Analytic Therapist (CAT)

• Section 12 Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act (1983)

• Certified clinician in ADI-R and ADOS

I am a member of:

• Royal College of Psychiatrists

• General Medical Council (GMC)

• British Medical Association (BMA)

• Medical Defence Union (MDU)

Practical information

• Sessions: In-person and online

• Location: Cambridge Therapy Rooms, 11B Kings Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ

• Languages: English and Romanian

Contact & booking

If you would like to explore working together or have questions about assessment or therapy, you are very welcome to get in touch via Cambridge Therapy Collective.

I aim to offer a thoughtful, compassionate, and integrative approach to mental health care, supporting individuals and families to better understand difficulties and move forward with greater confidence and resilience.

If you feel my approach may be a good fit, you are very welcome to make contact.