Therapies
I use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic models focused on managing difficulties in the present or resolving past memories that affect a person’s daily functioning. All provide an explanation of how the problem began and what sustains it. Depending on the difficulties we are working on, we may use one model or another. Sometimes techniques and principles from different models can be used in combination.
What types of therapy do I offer?
I work with evidence-based psychological approaches, tailored to your personal needs and pace of change:
What is CBT?
CBT is a structured approach that works in the “here and now” to break patterns that maintain distress. We combine practical techniques such as thought questioning, behavioural experiments or homework between sessions to help you break through emotional and mental blocks.
How can it help you?
It is particularly effective for:
- Anxiety, phobias and panic attacks
- Low mood or depression
- Insomnia and chronic stress
- Adjustment difficulties (expatriate life, life changes)
- Self-esteem problems and perfectionism
- Obsessive thoughts or traumatic memories
What happens in the sessions?
The sessions have a clear structure. We work on identifying the patterns that generate discomfort, understand what keeps them there and apply practical tools that you can integrate into your day-to-day life. We also explore your deepest beliefs, when necessary.
Online or face-to-face?
Both options are available. Online is ideal if you live abroad, have tight schedules or prefer the comfort of your own home.
Is it for you?
If you are looking for a practical approach, with observable results and adapted to your personal context (including living in another country), CBT can be a great ally.
What is ACT?
ACT is one of the third generation therapies. Its aim is not to eliminate difficult emotions, but to change your relationship with them so that they do not prevent you from living a fulfilling life. We do this by cultivating awareness, acceptance and commitment to your values.
How can it help you?
ACT has been shown to be effective in:
- Anxiety, stress and emotional blockages
- Depression and feelings of emptiness
- Avoidance or procrastination
- Difficulties in adapting to new contexts
- Perfectionism, self-demand and low self-esteem
- Chronic pain or persistent discomfort
Three key pillars of focus:
Be present: Train mindfulness so you don’t get caught up in thoughts.
Opening up: Accepting without judgement what you feel or think, without fighting it.
Do what matters: Identify your values and commit to aligned actions, even if difficult emotions arise.
What are the sessions like?
The sessions are practical and experiential. You will learn to observe your inner dialogue with distance, regulate your attention and move towards what matters to you, without being paralysed by discomfort.
Online or face-to-face?
Both options are available. ACT works very well online, and is perfectly suited to people who live abroad or have tight schedules.
Is it for you?
If you feel that inner struggle is holding you back, or that you are disconnected from what matters to you, ACT can help you reconnect with yourself and make choices that are more aligned with your life.
What is EMDR?
EMDR is a structured therapy based on neuroscience. It helps to “unblock” poorly processed past experiences that still cause emotional discomfort, as if the trauma has not ended. It does this through bilateral stimulation (eye movement, alternating sounds or touch), facilitating the brain’s natural processing.
How can it help you?
In addition to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR has shown efficacy in:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Phobias and irrational fears
- Relational or childhood traumas
- Addictive or compulsive behaviours
- Bereavement and difficult losses
- High emotional reactivity or constant shocks
How does the process work?
The treatment follows eight phases, and works on three levels:
Past: Traumatic memories that are still active are addressed.
Present: Work on current triggers.
Future: Preparing new responses to future situations.
Is EMDR online effective?
Yes. The online version adapts the bilateral stimulation to make it safe and effective. You can access this treatment from anywhere in the world, maintaining the same quality as a face-to-face consultation.
Is it for you?
If you feel trapped by painful memories, intense reactions or symptoms you can’t control, EMDR can offer you a pathway to emotional stability and a greater sense of freedom in the present.
What is Behavioural Couples Therapy (BCT)?
BCT applies cognitive and behavioural tools to the couple’s environment. It focuses on breaking negative patterns of interaction-such as the cycle of criticism and withdrawal-and creating new ways of communicating and collaborating. The goal is to regain a sense of connection, understanding and mutual respect.
How can it help you?
BCT is useful for couples facing:
- Communication problems or recurrent arguments
- Emotional disconnection or lack of intimacy
- Stress from parenting, work, health or living abroad
- Difficulties following infidelity
- Imbalance in roles or expectations
- Impact of mental health on the relationship (anxiety, depression, etc.)
How does the process work?
The therapeutic work includes:
Individual and joint assessment
Identification of conflict patterns
Practice of effective communication skills
Reconstruction of emotional intimacy
Focus on present issues and their connection to past experiences
What if your partner does not want to come?
You can start the process individually. Working on your own patterns and reactions can bring about significant changes in the dynamics of the relationship.
Other approaches in combination?
Sometimes integrated:
ACT: to deal with difficult emotions that block dialogue.
EMDR: to overcome individual traumas that affect life as a couple.
Is it for you?
If you feel you are drifting apart, argue more than usual or simply want to strengthen your bond, therapy can be a turning point. Wherever you are, you can get the support you need.
