It's Complicated

Carlos Van Gestel

Counsellor

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Granada, SpainAvailable online only
Usually responds within 24 hours

About me

I am half dutch, half swedish and grew up in the south of Spain. I am what you can call a Third culture Kid (https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/third-culture-kid). I studied psychology in the University of Malaga, did an exchange year at the FU in Berlin and worked in a mental institution in Spain before I moved to The Netherlands to follow and internship. I decided to stay in The Netherlands after my intership and have lived there for 10 years, where I have also followed a 4 year training in Gestalt therapy. I have worked with expats in The Netherlands from all around the world so I am very familiar with cultural differences.

I speak:

DutchEnglishSpanish

Location:

Calle Galileo 2, 18004 Granada, Spain

Approach

Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
CoachingRecommended for those who want support and motivation to achieve personal or professional goals, often with a structured, goal-oriented approach.
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
Gestalt therapyRecommended for those who want to focus on the present and take responsibility for their feelings and actions to promote personal growth.
My approach is horizontal, holistic and non judgemental. I don't focus on labels or diagnostic terminology unless requested. Being a Third Culture Kid and having lived as an expat for 10 year in The Netherlands I am very familiar with the struggles that these circumstances can entail. I have worked with expats in The Netherlands from all around the world so I am very familiar with cultural differences. As a Gestalt Psychotherapist I feel I can tackle a wide range of issues people might be facing, empowering them to find the best way of increasing their wellbeing.

Services

Individual Session

€65 1 hr Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Granada, SpainAvailable online only
Usually responds within 24 hours

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Next available: Jun 15