Luz (Maria) Villarrubia
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About me
I am an integrative therapist and clinical supervisor with over 12 years of experience. My focus is on creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their inner experiences and make meaningful progress in their personal growth and development. My style is professional, warm, and straightforward.
I completed my counselling training at the Gestalt Centre in London, and I hold a degree in cultural anthropology from Goldsmith College. This degree has given me a strong understanding of the complexities of cultural identity and how it can impact individuals' experiences and challenges.
Gestalt therapy can be particularly helpful for those dealing with anxiety, life transitions, relationship difficulties, low mood, compulsive behavior, trauma, etc. This type of therapy emphasises the importance of being fully present in the here and now, and helps individuals become more self-aware. It focuses on an individual's present experience, helping them to better understand and integrate their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
As a therapist, my background in cultural anthropology allows me to have a more nuanced understanding of the complex ways in which cultural identity (including gender, sexuality, ethnicity, class, background, age, etc) can shape individuals' experiences and challenges. This knowledge enables me to work more effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds, and to tailor my therapeutic approach to their unique needs and experiences.
I have extensive experience working with individuals from all walks of life using gestalt therapy. I welcome people from the LGBTIQA+ community and I work from an LGBTIQA+ Affirmative perspective. I offer online therapy sessions and am proficient in both English and Spanish.
Training, qualifications & experience
EXPERIENCE:
I'm a counsellor and clinical supervisor with a diverse background in international research management and cultural anthropology. I've been working in the field for over 12 years and have had the opportunity to work with a variety of organizations, including the Terrence Higgins Trust in Brighton, the City and Hackney Alcohol Services (CHAS) in London, and Step Forward. In my work, I've provided both one-on-one counselling and group facilitation to young LGBTIQA+ individuals. I currently see clients at the THT in Brighton as the senior counsellor and from my central Brighton practice, as well as through video conference.
TRAINING:
- Diploma in Clinical Supervision at The Awareness Centre, London
- Diploma in Gestalt Counselling (BACP Acc) at The Gestalt Centre, London
- Certificate in Humanistic Counselling at The Gestalt Centre, London.
- Single Hons (BSc) in Cultural Anthropology at Goldsmiths College, University of London.
Additional Training:
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trans Awareness
- BDSM & Kink
- Alcohol/substance misuse Counselling
- Working with men who use drugs to have sex (chem-sex)
- Digital Shifts in MSM sexual Cultures and HIV Prevention
- Working with Young people
Member organisations
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Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
12 Step Recovery Model
Living with HIV
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
Cultural integration, adapting to a new culture.
Life transitions.
Counselling in Spanish also available - Multilingual counsellor.
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£75.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Some spaces available for concessions, please ask.
When I work
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Monday to Friday Daytime and Evening and Saturday morning sessions depending on availability, please contact me to check if the time and date you are interested in are available.
Further information
Counselling y Supervisión clínica en Castellano.
