Smart TMS

Edinburgh, Scotland

A long-standing passion in Lavina’s life has been her pursuit of a deeper understanding of human nature through the study of mental health and the factors that influence it. This fuelled her ambition within her academic journey, beginning with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Leiden University. During this degree, she gained extensive knowledge on the various manifestations of psychopathology and the complex interplay between nature and nurture. Courses such as neuropsychology and cognitive psychology expanded her understanding of leading innovative research in mental health care. This culmination of knowledge drove her to further explore mental health through a Master of Science in Clinical Psychotherapy at King’s College London, during which Lavina explored various psychodynamic theories and practices. In pursuit of wanting to understand factors influencing mental health, Lavina’s dissertation explored the impact of motherhood on relationship dynamics.

From her experience interning with Guy’s Hospital Psychiatric Liaison Team, Lavina has developed strong skills in supporting vulnerable patients within clinical settings. Through direct patient interaction and multidisciplinary collaboration, she has gained a deeper understanding of the complexities of mental health care. This experience reinforced the importance of empathy, and compassion when working with individuals, as well as the need to provide open and non-judgmental support.

In her free time, Lavina enjoys reading, travelling, swimming and cooking and baking with her friends.