Dr. Eriksen is a psychotherapist and a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. She completed her Masters Degree and Professional Doctorate in Psychology at London Metropolitan University. She is originally from Norway but has lived in London for the past 12 years.

Dr. Eriksen has worked in a range of clinical settings and has a wide range of experience with international clients who are currently living in the UK. She has extensive practice in cognitive-behavioural therapy but also utilizes a systemic approach when working with families, children, adolescence and couples. She has experience with diverse client populations and a variety of individual difficulties including anxiety / depression, marital / familial discord, relationship issues, pregnancy / infertility, bereavement, self-esteem, stress management, anger, life-work balance and physical health issues.

While in clinical practice at APA, she concurrently works in the NHS and the Priory. Dr Eriksen is an author and a co-author on various topics including work-life balance, dealing with chronic illness and fear of flying. Carina is also an accredited cognitive-behavioural therapist.