Pedro Garcia
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About me
Hola and welcome! My name is Pedro, and I'm here to support your journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. Whether you are looking for emotional relief or a deeper understanding of yourself, we can explore new paths for healing and growth together.
- Embracing opennes: My approach to therapy
In my practice, I emphasise a relational approach, focusing on the human connection between us. Each session is intended to meet you where you are in your life’s journey, helping you to gain the tools and confidence to grow.
My approach is sensitive to trauma, which means I’m careful to handle any past hurts without causing further distress. We’ll work together to understand how these experiences affect you today and explore ways to move forward with clarity, resilience, and confidence.
I believe deeply in the connection between mind and body, a principle that is central to my counseling practice. Drawing from the insights of Bessel van der Kolk, as well as the work of Gabor Maté and Stephen Porges, I integrate somatic exercises into our sessions. These practices are especially beneficial for managing anxiety and overwhelming feelings, helping to ground and reconnect you with your physical presence.
In our sessions, you will always feel supported and safe as we navigate your thoughts and emotions at a pace that feels right for you.
I also offer multilingual counselling in both English and Spanish, creating a welcoming space for diverse backgrounds.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Compassionate Counselling with a Focus on Diversity
I'm a qualified counsellor trained in the Person-Centred Approach and proudly accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This ensures I meet high standards in my practice, all while keeping things real and relatable for my clients.
Beyond my core qualifications, I'm also part of the Creative Counsellors network. Here, we mix creativity into therapy, bringing fresh perspectives to traditional methods.
I'm committed to ongoing professional growth and have taken several specialised courses to better support my clients:
- Working with Neurodivergent Clients: I recognise that neurodivergence, including ADHD and other cognitive differences, shapes the way individuals experience the world. My approach is informed by neuroaffirmative practices, creating a space where clients feel understood, valued, and supported in navigating challenges related to sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation, and communication differences.
- Working with LGBTQIA+ Clients: I've focused on deepening my understanding and support for LGBTQIA+ clients, tuning into the specific challenges, and celebrating the diverse experiences within this community.
- Working with Men: I understand that men can face unique pressures, such as societal expectations to "stay strong" or avoid showing vulnerability. I offer a space where men can talk openly about their emotions, relationships, identity, and life challenges without fear of judgment.
- Complex Trauma: I have specific training in tackling complex trauma, where I aim to help people find relief and regain control over their lives.
- Anti-Oppressive Care: My practice is built on principles that reject oppression and embrace diversity, actively addressing and dismantling systemic barriers.
- Working with Shame: I help people work through feelings of shame, which can be really tough but also transformative.
Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to supporting diverse communities. I have collaborated closely with NHS patients and charities helping families affected by child sexual abuse. Additionally, I have provided tailored support to migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, helping them navigate the complexities of their circumstances and build resilience.
Struggles I commonly work with are stress, sexual problems, anxiety, depression, social stigma, relational issues, abuse, low self-esteem, panic attacks, intercultural difficulties, LGBTQAI+ issues and challenges related to ADHD and neurodivergence.
With a multicultural and creative approach informed by my background in Fine Arts, I incorporate fresh perspectives into therapy, connecting individual journeys with broader narratives of strength.
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I specialise in helping clients manage a range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relational challenges, social stigma, abuse, low self-esteem, panic attacks, intercultural difficulties, and LGBTQAI+/GSRD issues and challenges related to ADHD and neurodivergence.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 - £90.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Taking the step to begin therapy can feel challenging, but it’s also a powerful act of self-care. To make it easier, I offer a free 20-minute introductory chat via phone/Zoom. This is a relaxed space for us to connect, discuss your needs, and explore whether I’m the right counsellor for you.
- First Steps and Fees.
To ensure accessibility, I offer a range of pricing options:
• Online/phone sessions: £65
• Face-to-face sessions: £80, due to counselling room rental charges.
• Email counselling: £90 for a set of three emails
• Concessionary rates are available for those in need. These discounted slots are in high demand, so please enquire early to be added to my low cost waiting list.
Payment is proccessed via bank transfer or online invoice. You will receive an invoice via email once your session is booked and confirmed.
When I work
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Further information
- A Safe and Empowering Space for Personal Transformation.
As an advocate for diversity, I am committed to respecting and understanding your unique views, beliefs, and experiences in our sessions.
I employ an anti-oppressive framework, ensuring that therapy is not only safe but also empowering. This approach acknowledges the impact of societal structures and cultural influences on personal experiences in ways that promote your well-being.
Each session is designed to meet you where you are in your journey, addressing patterns in your beliefs and behaviours to unlock new opportunities for personal development. By understanding these influences, we can transform challenges into insights, empowering you to navigate life with resilience and clarity.
