Patricia Almohalla Alvarez

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registered Counselling Psychologist /EMDR Europe Accredited

About me

I am a registered Counselling Psychologist and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. The nature of my practice is mainly humanistic although I implement other techniques as well.

Throughout the therapeutic process I apply Gestalt Therapy methodology which enable us to focus on our immediate thoughts, feelings and behaviour and to better understand the way we relate to others. And the techniques that I implement:  repair scenes and visualizations, relaxation techniques, narrative techniques, projective techniques (paintings), empty chair, dream work,  the Enneagram of personality, etc.

Since I am a psychologist as well I also utilise cognitive behavioural techniques (CBT) included third wave (ACT and Compassion Focused Therapy, CFT). Furthermore I have completed a Mindfulness Course based on Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and subsequently I also implement Mindfulness techniques with my clients. Moreover I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, consequently I am highly experienced using EMDR and I have worked with trauma (PTSD/ CPTSD) for several years.

I am a very compassionate person, supportive and warm who will help you to deal with the difficulties of life.

As I am originally from Spain I offer counselling in Spanish and English. Online and face to face.

Please, notice that at the moment I do not offer face to face sessions in London.

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold a Degree in Psychology, specialising in health psychology and intervention in mental and behavioural disorders

I have post graduate training in a humanistic approach as a Gestalt Therapist. The training involved 710 hours of theory and practice and one year supervision.

I have great experience in private practice and charity sector working with adults, adolescents and couples. I have worked for NHS IAPT services and I currently work with adults complex mental needs (trauma and psychosis) in the NHS.

Member organisations

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Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£80.00 - £110.00

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • Vitality
  • Cigna
  • BUPA

Additional information

Between £80 to £110 pounds.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Hove Therapy Rooms, 69 Church Rd, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2BB

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Additional languages

Spanish

English/Spanish

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Patricia Almohalla Alvarez
Patricia Almohalla Alvarez