Maria Guinazu
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About me
I am a Counselling Psychologist, BPS chartered Counselling Psychologist, accredited Psychotherapist with BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and an EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) to support people who would like to process traumatic memories using this evidenced-based model.
My work is focused on the relationship between body, emotions, thoughts and imagination. Grounded in the idea of holding a warm and non-judgmental space, I’m passionate about looking at a wide variety of tools that might suit you towards growth, healing, transformation and embodied presence. I am curious about how you see the world, what matters to you, how you are feeling physically, mentally and spiritually to support you to embody a life that feels meaningful for you.
I have ten years of experience in working with children, teenagers, adults in the private, public and charity sectors, bringing innovative models to diverse populations in Argentina and in the UK. I also work with couples, families where I draw on systemic theories to look at the system itself, and what is blocking them to build relationships that feel healthy, deeper and more meaningful.
I have been running groups or workshops for more than five years now so if you are interested in these, please check my website. https://thetherapeuticspace.com/
My approach intersects somatic psychology, existential psychotherapy and I also integrate trauma-informed approaches as I described above. However, I integrate different models to suit your needs. In addition to my core trainings, I have a certificate on DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) from SDS. I completed a training on Internal Family Systems: A Step by Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model with Frank Anderson and a training on Polyvagal Theory in Therapy delivered by Deb Dana. For people interested in using the language of the arts (movement, drawing and writing) in the room, I trained at Tamalpa Institute in California in 2018 to use creative therapy to explore personal and collective themes and promote the development of creative resources and artful communication.
I offer sessions face to face or online in English and Spanish.
I accept Bupa, AXA, AVIVA and Vitality insurances.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Existential Supervision Training: Part 1 and Part 2 Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy by Professional Studies at NSPC/ Middlesex University in UK
- DCPsych in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy Counselling at NSPC/ Middlesex University in UK
- Clinical Psychologist trained in Argentina
- Accredited psychotherapist with BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapists)
- EMDR therapist (EMDR Academy)
- Certificate in working with Couples (Connexus Institute)
- Certificate in DBT (Dialectal Behavioural Therapy) at SDS
- Certificate in using Polyvagal Theory in Therapy delivered by Deb Dana
- Completed training on Internal Family Systems: A step by Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model delivered by Frank Anderson.
- Certificate in Movement-Expressive Art Therapy at Tamalpa Institute in California
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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British Psychological Society
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BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). 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. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a few low-cost places so please do get in touch if this is something that you may need. If all the places are full, I have a waiting list that I can put you in until a space comes up.
Please note that fees in London are £85 due to my expenses.
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