Dr Annahita
Psychologist | Author | Speaker
I explore the science of peak experiences, how people adapt under extreme conditions and what helps us overcome adversity. Drawing on clinical practice and research, I develop new approaches to psychological therapy, immersive wellbeing and human performance.
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Understanding human potential at the edges of experience
About Dr. Annahita
I’m a Chartered Psychologist, author and researcher exploring how we overcome adversity, adapt to extreme conditions and what extraordinary experiences can teach us about human nature and potential. I deliver talks, workshops and consultancy for organisations and professional audiences, and offer psychological therapy for people navigating difficult times or seeking meaningful change.
My path into psychology was not a conventional one. Shaped by personal experiences of adversity and the challenges of being a single mother, I developed a deep interest in understanding human suffering and what helps people find their way through difficult times. That interest continues to inform both my research and my work supporting others.
My interest in extraordinary experiences deepened during my doctoral research, when I interviewed NASA astronauts about the Overview Effect — the profound shift in perspective some astronauts describe when seeing Earth from space. Many described changes in how they understood themselves, humanity and our place in the world. I was struck by the parallels with experiences associated with meditation, psychedelic research and encounters with nature, and began exploring what these experiences might reveal about the human mind.
This research inspired me to develop Overview Effect Therapy and co-found EarthscapeVR®. My work spans the development of psychological approaches and practices, alongside immersive experiences and digital tools, informed by research into human behaviour, adaptation and resilience.
Across my work, I aim to bridge scientific understanding and lived experience, translating insights into practical approaches that help people navigate adversity, build resilience and see things differently.
Services
Expert psychological support and consultancy.
Therapy
I offer a limited number of therapy sessions each week for people navigating difficult times, working through personal challenges or seeking meaningful change. My approach draws on psychological science and is tailored to each person’s needs, experiences and goals.
Consultancy, Training and Workshops
I work with organisations to understand psychological challenges, strengthen team relationships and support positive organisational change. Services include psychological assessments, tailored interventions, workshops and team away days, designed to improve team dynamics, workplace culture and the conditions that help people and organisations thrive.
I collaborate with researchers, organisations and professional teams to explore human behaviour, adaptation and resilience. My work includes research development, study design, evaluation and translating psychological evidence into practical approaches, interventions and immersive experiences.
Research and Collaboration
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