Therapy CV

ALEXANDRA KOREN
hello@lexiekoren.com
Oslo | Barcelona
Languages: Spanish (fluent), English (fluent), Norwegian (fluent)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Psychotherapist, art therapist, actress, sexologist, and educator with over 20 years of experience in artistic, educational, and clinical contexts across Europe and Latin America. Holds a Master’s in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy from London Metropolitan University / The Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education. Member of the Norwegian Association of Art Therapists. Specialized in sexuality, with a relational, interdisciplinary, and trauma-informed approach.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

  • MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy, London Metropolitan University / IATE, UK (2009–2012)

  • Diploma in the Application of Arts in Therapy and Education, IATE, UK (2008–2009)

  • Certification in Sexology, Sexologiskolen, Oslo/Copenhagen (2019–2020)

  • Intimacy Coordination Training, multiple international institutions: Theatrical Intimacy Education, Principal Intimacy Professionals, IDI, Lizzy Talbot (2020–2024)

  • Bachelor’s in Social Sciences, Theatre and Literature, University of Bergen, Norway

  • BA in Media Studies and TV Broadcast, University of Westminster, London

  • Acting Training, London Academy Drama School and Studio D’Acteurs, Paris (2002–2004)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE (selected)

  • Lead Lecturer, Consent Culture and Intimacy Coordination, Kristiania University College, Oslo (2022–present)

  • Faculty Member, Intimacy Coordination Training Program, ESCAC, Barcelona (2024–present)

  • Guest Lecturer, University of Tromsø (Norway), University of the Arts (Berlin) (2022–present)

  • Guest Instructor, workshops on conscious sexuality, creativity, and personal development in educational and cultural institutions (2014–present)

  • Workshop Facilitator, experiential art therapy sessions on boundaries and somatic expression for youth and adults (Norway, Spain, Chile, UK)

CLINICAL AND THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE

Psychotherapist | Swiss Premium Clinic, Zurich (Switzerland)
2022 – present

  • Intensive individual psychotherapy at a high-end private clinic serving HNWIs and international clients.

  • Therapeutic support for burnout recovery, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

  • Personalized interventions combining somatic work, art therapy, and expressive methods.

  • Multilingual and interdisciplinary collaboration with psychiatrists, physicians, coaches, and specialist therapists within an integrative and exclusive care model.

Psychotherapist & Art Therapist in Private Practice / in collaboration with Estudio Londres / Colbun Psychology Practice
International (Online and in person) | 2010 – 2022

  • Individual therapy for adults using an integrative, psychodynamic, and humanistic approach.

  • Interventions combining art therapy, bodywork, conscious sexuality, and support through trauma, grief, crisis, and personal development.

  • Specialized in working with women, LGBTQ+ clients, neurodivergent individuals, and cross-cultural identities.

  • Clinical supervision and mentoring for artists, therapists, and wellness professionals in creative recovery and growth.

Psychotherapist | Frogner Kiropraktorklinikk, Oslo (Norway)
April 2019 – March 2020

  • Integrative psychotherapy for patients dealing with anxiety, chronic stress, and somatic symptoms.

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration with chiropractors, acupuncturists, and somatic practitioners.

Therapist | Stiftelsen Kvinnekollektivet Arken, Oslo (Norway)
July 2019 – January 2020

  • Therapeutic support for women with histories of addiction, trauma, and interpersonal violence.

  • Group and individual sessions using expressive and art-based methods.

  • Facilitated psychoeducation and sexuality classes.

Art Therapist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
September 2012 – May 2013

  • Designed and implemented a new art therapy service in a forensic clinical unit.

  • Provided individual and group therapy for patients with complex mental health diagnoses.

Art Therapist | Family Action (London, UK)
November 2011 – March 2013

  • Individual therapy with adolescents and adults within a community mental health setting.

  • Focused on trauma, relational difficulties, and social exclusion.

Art Therapist | Fri Form Project, Hjelpekilden Norge
February – December 2019

  • Artistic direction and therapeutic support for a group art therapy project with young people leaving restrictive religious communities.

  • Project concluded with a public exhibition of participants’ artwork.

Additional Collaborations (UK):

  • London Psychology Practice, The Bariatric Consultancy, Barnardo’s UK

  • Clinical roles in community, medical, and educational settings.

CREATIVE & ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE

  • Creative consultant, writer and intimacy coordinator for theatre, film, and television in Europe and Latin America

  • Actress in productions at Det Norske Teatret, Den Nasjonale Scene, Soho Theatre and collaborations with Vinge/Müller and Actors for Human Rights and much more

  • Artistic director of community-based and therapeutic art projects (Norway, UK, Chile)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

  • Creating Joy, chapter: Permission to Play (international anthology, 2022)

  • Her Cup Runneth Over, erotic watercolor illustration (Nytmagasinet magazine, 2021)

  • The Lion’s Teeth, illustrated story (Balboa Press / Hay House, 2016)