It's Complicated

Maria Camila Garcia, PhD (c), MSc

Psychotherapist

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

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London, United KingdomAvailable online only
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About me

I am a bilingual psychologist from Bogotá, Colombia, currently based in London, England. My educational background includes five years of undergraduate psychology with two years of supervised clinical training, an MSc in Clinical Mental Health Sciences from UCL (University College London), and over eight years of experience working in private practice with adolescents and adults. Alongside my clinical practice, I am pursuing a PhD and working in a hospital setting, leading research projects on issues related to mental health and vulnerable populations. Many of my clients are Latinx or Spanish-speaking people living abroad who are looking for a psychologist with a similar cultural background. I have extensive experience in providing long and short-term psychotherapeutic support for depression and anxiety, as well as the challenges of migration and life changes. I am a registered psychologist in Colombia and adhere to the legal and ethical guidelines of my country of registration. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soy psicóloga bilingüe de Bogotá, Colombia, actualmente radicada en Londres. Mi formación académica incluye cinco años de pregrado en psicología con dos años de formación clínica supervisada, una maestría en Ciencias Clínicas de Salud Mental (University College London), y más de ocho años de experiencia trabajando en la práctica privada con adolescentes y adultos. En paralelo a mi práctica clínica estoy realizando un doctorado y trabajo en un hospital en proyectos de investigación relacionados a salud mental en poblaciones vulnerables. Muchos de mis clientes son Latinx o hispanohablantes que viven en el extranjero y buscan un psicólogo con un contexto cultural similar. Tengo amplia experiencia en la prestación de apoyo psicoterapéutico para la depresión y la ansiedad, así como los retos de la migración y de cambios de vida.

I speak:

SpanishEnglish

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Approach

Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Integrative therapy Recommended for those who prefer a flexible approach that combines different therapies to meet their unique needs.
I believe that therapy should be a safe space where you can express your feelings and thoughts to an empathic, non-judgmental and committed professional, with whom you can navigate the changes you can make to reduce emotional pain and have a better quality of life. In therapy I mainly use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that has been shown to be highly effective, even in short terms. I use psycho-educational and evidence-based tools in my sessions and send you some tasks to do on your own so that we can enrich the next session with more information. During the first and second sessions I get to know you better and understand your therapeutic goals, which I then prioritise in subsequent sessions. The frequency of our meetings will be agreed at our first session according to your goals and needs. I strongly believe that therapy should not be a privilege for some, but should be accessible to all. If you feel you are in need and can't commit to the price, I am open to discussing options with you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- La terapia debe ser un espacio seguro donde puedas expresar tus pensamientos y emociones a un profesional empático y sin prejuicios. Juntos, exploraremos cambios para aliviar el dolor emocional y mejorar tu bienestar. Trabajo con Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual (TCC), un enfoque basado en evidencia, eficaz incluso en tratamientos breves, especialmente para la ansiedad y la depresión. En sesión, utilizo herramientas psicoeducativas y te asigno tareas para enriquecer el proceso. Las primeras sesiones me ayudarán a conocerte y nos ayudarán a definir tus objetivos, que guiarán el proceso. La frecuencia de las sesiones se ajustará la discutiremos según tus objetivos y necesidades. Creo firmemente que la terapia debe ser accesible para todos. Si tu situación económica es un obstáculo, escribeme y podemos discutir opciones.

Services

Individual Session

€55 55 min Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
London, United KingdomAvailable online only
Usually responds within 12 hours

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