EP. 01
The person behind the symptom
A future conversation about diagnosis, identity, and the importance of meeting the whole person.
YouTube episode will appear here
THERAPY · WRITING · RESEARCH · LECTURES
Ariel Gila Clinical Psychologist
Clinical psychologist, researcher, and writer connecting evidence-informed thinking with attentive human relationships.
ABOUT & PHILOSOPHY
People interest me before their diagnoses do.
People have always fascinated me: how they think, feel, adapt, and give meaning to what happens to them. For me, therapy begins with genuine curiosity and a safe, non-judgmental space where we can understand the story behind the symptom.
I believe in a relationship that is both professional and human: empathic but bounded, attentive but willing to challenge. Research, assessment, and structured tools matter, but only when they are adapted to the particular person in the room.
I see therapy as a shared process of understanding: not a search for a quick label, but an attentive look at the experiences, relationships, and patterns that shape a person's life.
The professional knowledge I bring into the room is important, but it must remain flexible and curious. Good therapy respects complexity, moves at a pace that feels possible, and helps turn insight into change that can be felt beyond the session.
EDUCATION & PATH
2026
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, with honors
Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Slovakia
2024
B.A. in Psychology, with honors
The Open University of Israel · Dean's List
THE CLINIC
A thoughtful space for therapy, at your pace.
Therapy is a place to pause, understand recurring patterns, and create meaningful change. My approach combines a warm human relationship with careful clinical thinking, adapted to the person and the reason for seeking help.
Individual therapy
A personal process for adults facing emotional distress, transitions, or recurring difficulties.
In person or online
Meetings can take place at the clinic or online, according to need and availability.
WRITING
Psychology made clear, useful, and human.
A flexible home for essays, professional reflections, and accessible psychological ideas. New articles can be added as individual cards.
PSYCHOLOGY
01
Genes or environment?
A look at the old question of what shapes us, and why the most interesting answer is usually found in the interaction between the two.
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MEMORY
02
Why do we forget?
Forgetting is not always a failure. Sometimes it is part of the way memory selects, organizes, and protects attention.
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WELL-BEING
03
Is there a secret to happiness?
Research on happiness points less toward a single secret and more toward habits, relationships, and the meaning we build.
Read the full articlePODCASTS
Conversations worth hearing
Watch the latest episodes of the "Psychologists in Therapy" podcast.
EP. 02
When research enters the therapy room
A future episode about evidence, clinical judgment, and what useful research looks like in practice.
YouTube episode will appear here
LECTURES
Lectures for organizations, educational settings, and professional audiences, connecting current research with clear language, lived experience, and practical questions.
Mental health in everyday life
Burnout, passion, and the way we manage time
Making psychological research accessible
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RESEARCH
Questions, methods, and work in progress.
Selected articles and projects
01
When Time Management Approaches Match and When They Don't
Two experimental studies examining burnout and work passion among high-tech employees through the fit between clock-time and event-time approaches.
02
Scientific article in development — 01
The title and publication details will be added as the article progresses.
03
Scientific article in development — 02
The title and publication details will be added as the article progresses.
GET IN TOUCH
For lectures, professional inquiries, research collaboration, or other appropriate contact, send a brief message here.