Ilia TSA | EMDR Therapist (+CBT, DBT, SCHEMA, IFS) |
Business (Organizational) Psychologist 

Ilia Tsa is a recognized clinical psychologist, counsellor, and accredited EMDR therapist. His clinical psychology training pathway included 5.5 years of higher education through an integrated Clinical Psychology degree (this is is a long-form university training pathway that combines undergraduate and postgraduate-level clinical psychology education, supervised practice, and professional clinical training within a single continuous degree programme, similar to the integrated medical education model used in many European countries.)

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EMDR Training

Ilia has completed EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) training aligned with internationally recognised EMDR standards, including approaches associated with:

• EMDRIA (USA)

• EMDR Europe

His professional training has included seminars and educational programmes with internationally recognised EMDR trainers, including:

• Mark Nickerson

• Thomas Zimmerman

 

CBT and DBT Training

Ilia has also completed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) training accredited by the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (USA), alongside additional CBT training through a national professional association affiliated with the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies.

 

He is currently continuing professional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), further developing competencies in:

• emotional regulation,

• distress tolerance,

• behavioural change,

• and interpersonal effectiveness.

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Professional Memberships

Ilia is a member of several professional organisations and educational communities related to:

• EMDR,

• cognitive behavioural therapy,

• psychotherapy,

• and business psychology.

These memberships support ongoing professional development, continuing education, peer consultation, and adherence to established ethical and professional standards.

 

International Practice and Professional Scope

Ilia Tsa holds a degree in Clinical Psychology and is legally qualified to practice as a clinical psychologist in most CIS jurisdictions (Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, etc). Professional regulation differs internationally. In the United Kingdom, for example, the title “Clinical Psychologist” is legally protected and regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), so in the UK context, Ilia provides services within the scope of counselling and psychotherapy in accordance with his education, clinical training, and professional competencies, and does not present himself as an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist. He is also currently enrolled in postgraduate psychology training at a UK university accredited by the British Psychological Society, further aligning his professional pathway with UK standards in psychology and psychotherapy.

 

His work combines evidence-based psychotherapy approaches with practical experience in business, leadership, marketing, and international corporate environments. This interdisciplinary background allows him to understand both the psychological and professional realities faced by modern clients.

 

Ilia works with clients internationally through online sessions and educational projects in the fields of EMDR, trauma recovery, emotional regulation, career development, and mental performance.

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Ilia works with clients experiencing:

• Anxiety and chronic stress

• Burnout and emotional exhaustion

• Trauma-related symptoms

• Panic attacks and hyperarousal

• Emotional overwhelm

• Low self-esteem and harsh self-criticism

• Shame and guilt

• Sleep difficulties and stress-related insomnia

• Career uncertainty and professional crises

• Executive pressure and leadership stress

• Perfectionism and overcontrol

• Procrastination and emotional avoidance

• Difficulties with boundaries and assertiveness

• Interpersonal and workplace conflicts

 

He also works with:

• entrepreneurs,

• managers,

• executives,

• founders,

• consultants,

• therapists,

• and highly driven professionals who want to improve emotional resilience, clarity, and long-term sustainability.

 

Ilia’s approach integrates:

• EMDR therapy

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• elements of DBT-informed emotional regulation skills

• trauma-informed practice

• behavioural psychology

• performance psychology

• practical business and career strategy

 

His work is structured, collaborative, and goal-oriented while remaining psychologically informed and emotionally attuned. The focus is not only on symptom reduction, but also on:

• restoring psychological flexibility,

• improving emotional awareness,

• strengthening self-regulation,

• developing healthier behavioural patterns,

• and helping clients build a more sustainable and meaningful life.

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Through the project EMDR.site, Ilia aims to make evidence-based psychological support and EMDR-informed education more accessible to an international audience.

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The platform focuses on:

• EMDR education and psychoeducation

• trauma and stress recovery

• emotional regulation

• nervous system understanding

• burnout prevention

• psychological skills for modern professionals

• practical mental health resources

• online therapy and consultation services