Patricia Almohalla Alvarez

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registered Counselling Psychologist /EMDR therapist
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location_on Hove BN3 & London N4
Limited availability
Limited availability

This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.

About me

I am a registered Counselling Psychologist. 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 therapist, consequently I possess experience in working with trauma.

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. Skype 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.

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Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£80.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Aviva
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Additional information

Between £80 to £110 pounds



When I work

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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

Skype
Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Patricia Almohalla Alvarez
Patricia Almohalla Alvarez