Susana Garcia Medrano

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Dance Movement Therapist, Gestalt and Body Psychotherapist
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location_on Glasgow G42 & G3
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About me

Psychotherapist with 17 Years of Clinical Experience

I am a psychotherapist with extensive training and a holistic approach, integrating Gestalt Psychotherapy, Dance Movement Therapy, and Biodynamic Body Psychotherapy. 

I hold a Master’s degree in Dance Movement Therapy from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, specialising in Gestalt Psychotherapy, and a diploma in Humanistic Counselling in Gestalt Psychotherapy from the Humanist Institute in Gestalt Psychotherapy. I am also trained in Biodynamic Body Psychotherapy at the Yollocalli Institute in Mexico and hold a Holistic Psychotherapy and Meditation diploma. I have an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Sociology.

I have worked in private practice in Scotland, Spain, and Mexico. I am a registered member of the Association of Dance Movement Therapy Spain and the Association of Dance Movement Psychotherapy UK.

Therapeutic Approach

With 17 years as a psychotherapist and 20 years of experience working with groups, I have observed how difficult it can be to put some experiences into words. That’s why my somatic psychotherapy approach starts with what the body expresses. The body holds our history and communicates who we are through gestures and movement. By paying attention to our bodily sensations, we can access valuable information about ourselves, helping us better understand the relationships, needs, and behaviour patterns we’ve developed.

By integrating body, thoughts, and emotions, I support clients in overcoming challenges such as anxiety, depression, dissociation, isolation, lack of purpose in life, traumatic experiences, and relationship difficulties, guiding them toward meaningful change and a fuller, more authentic and connected life.

Getting Started: Feel free to email me to arrange an initial online session. This first meeting is an essential step in our work together, allowing us to see if my approach aligns with your needs and to set the direction for our therapeutic journey.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Masters Degree in Dance Movement Therapy, Spain 
  • Specialisation in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Mexico 
  • Professional training in Biodynamic Body Psychotherapy, Mexico 
  • Addiction Counselling, Behavioural and Cognitive Counselling Theory, Loss, grief and bereavement in counselling contexts, Scotland
  • Honours Degree in Sociology, Mexico

Member organisations

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

  • Burnout treatment
  • Wellbeing

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 - £80.00

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle Unemployed

Additional information

A percentage of my patients are on a low-cost rate. It is crucial to me that psychotherapy is accessible and not a luxury. Those who pay the full rate are integral to my practice, enabling me to offer low-cost options. In cases where people cannot afford individual sessions, I offer group sessions each week at a much lower rate.

When I work

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Southside of Glasgow / Finn's Place 
Tue, Wed & Thu

Westen of Glasgow / Counselling & Therapy Scotland
Friday

Arran / Heather Lodge
Saturday one a month

Further information

Movement is the basis of life

Movement psychotherapy is a psychotherapeutic approach that utilises body movement to explore, analyse and express what happens in people’s inner world.

It is a gentle and powerful practice that helps integrate aspects that have been ignored or repressed as a product of societal, educational or oppressive experiences. Together, psychotherapist and patient, we will build a safe and confidential space. In this psychotherapeutic process, patients can express their feelings and explore new ways of relating to themselves and the world.

Each session is different depending on the preferences, needs and mood of each patient. It can be entirely verbal or through movement. Most sessions usually involve a combination of talk, movement and creative therapies.

This approach can especially contribute to reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress and insomnia. It is also recommended for the treatment of eating disorders or traumatic experiences (e.g. childhood sexual abuse, gender violence, violence in general). All people can benefit from this psychotherapeutic approach, regardless of their mobility.

Finn's Place, 167-169 Ledard Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G42 9QU

7 Clairmont Gardens, Glasgow, City of Glasgow, G3 7LW

Type of session

In person

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups
Organisations

Key details

PVG Scheme info

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Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Finn's Place is a very well connected place in the Southside of Glasgow. With access to wheelchairs and private parking. You can easily access it from the Mount Florida train station (only 15 minutes from Glasgow Central) and the buses 4, 5 and 6.

Additional languages

Spanish

Online platforms

Skype
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Susana Garcia Medrano
Susana Garcia Medrano