What Is Atypical Anorexia?
29 April 2022
No Comments
Eating disorders do not always fall into precise patterns. They are not always as easy to spot or as clear cut as the criteria for
Highlights
- Registered Psychotherapist and Accredited Clinical Supervisor in both the U.K. and UNCG.
- Member of the International Chapter of IAEDP, with training in CBTe (Oxford Group), FREED (King’s College, London), TF-CBT, RO-DBT, and GPM.
- Member of The Australia and New Zealand Eating Disorders Association.
Experience
Fiona Yassin is the International Program Director at The Wave, holding multiple credentials including being a registered Psychotherapist and Accredited Clinical Supervisor in both the U.K. and UNCG (Registration number #361609 National and International Council of Psychotherapists). She is EMDR trained (EMDRIA) and practices as a Trauma therapist (Registration number #10000054651).
Fiona’s expertise includes being a member of the International Chapter of IAEDP, with training in CBTe (Oxford Group), FREED (King’s College, London), TF-CBT, RO-DBT, and GPM. Her specializations cover the treatment of Eating Disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as families in High Conflict Divorces and Psychiatry across the female lifespan.
Additionally, Fiona holds the distinction of being a Fellow of APPCH, a senior accredited Addiction Professional, and a member of The Association of Child Protection Professionals. She is also trained in MBT (Child and Family and Adult) and Reflective Parenting with The Anna Freud Centre for Children and Families, and is a Member of The Australia and New Zealand Eating Disorders Association.
Fiona holds an MSc in Neuroscience and Mental Health awarded by King’s College London, where she received The Dean’s Award. She is currently completing an MSc in Psychiatry at Cardiff University Medical School and is a PhD Candidate in Mental Health Research at Lancaster University. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys spending time with her three cats, going for long walks on the beach, and appreciating the beautiful animals in her garden.
More from Fiona Yassin
Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms in Young People
27 April 2022
No Comments
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a personality disorder that often causes people to struggle with self-image, mood swings, impulse control, fear of abandonment, and low
Calories on Children’s Menus: Has the Government Taken a Step Towards Promoting Harmful Diet Culture in Children and Teens?
22 April 2022
No Comments
On a recent visit to Gordon Ramsay’s Bar and Brasserie in Mayfair, it was observed that caloric values had been published on the children’s menu
Mental Health in Young People: 5 Myths Debunked
20 April 2022
No Comments
When someone – especially a young person – is struggling with their mental health, support and understanding are key to helping them feel seen, loved,
Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Teens
16 April 2022
No Comments
All over the world, teenagers struggle with the intense emotions of adolescence. For some young people, this period can cause a lot of emotional distress,
Borderline Personality Disorder: Expectations Vs. Reality
15 April 2022
No Comments
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a condition that is often misunderstood. For young adults especially, hearing that they might have BPD can be frightening and
The Consequences of Teenage Stress
8 April 2022
No Comments
This month is Stress Awareness Month, raising awareness of the adverse effects that stress can have. Although stress is normal for teenagers and young adults,
How Is Borderline Personality Treated at The Wave?
6 April 2022
No Comments
Individuality makes life fascinating, and that goes for our personalities, too. No two humans share the same personality, enabling us to learn from others. Our
What is Quiet BPD?
1 April 2022
No Comments
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can manifest in young adults in many ways. One of these ways is known as quiet BPD. One of the four
Perfectionism in Children and Teens
25 March 2022
No Comments
Striving to do well in school is a positive trait in children and teenagers. However, when this slips into perfectionism, it can become unhealthy and
Teenage Drug Use in the UAE: How the Landscape for Parents, Young People, and Schools is Changing
18 September 2025
Despite the prevalence of teen drug use in the UAE, widespread prevention strategies are still lacking. Both adolescents and experts highlight the need for school-based prevention programs and parental support to help young people stay safe and identify and support young people who may be using substances harmfully.
Working with Children Affected by Sex Addiction
16 September 2025
In this blog, we offer some information about the impact of compulsive sexual behaviours on children and the family system as a whole. We outline The Wave Clinic’s pioneering family and child intensives that offer unique and valuable support for young people affected by sex addiction.
DBT Residential Treatment for Teens: Borderline Personality Disorder and Beyond
10 September 2025
Dialectical behavioural therapy is a type of talking therapy originally designed for adults with borderline personality disorder. Since then, it has been adapted for treatment among adolescents and offered for a wide range of mental health concerns, including eating disorders, self-harm, and emotional dysregulation. Usually delivered in outpatient settings, studies have shown that DBT is highly effective in improving young people’s mental health symptoms and quality of life.
