Laura Sofia Hernandez Gil

I grew up in a small village, growing up mostly with my mother. Early in my teens, at 14th I got into an athlete boarding school (volleyball), so since I was very young I started to be very independent finding my home and creating a strong capacity to adapt wherever I was. I was born in Spain, and raised first in Salou, then on my own in Barcelona since I was 14th. I went to university in Barcelona. I also got a scholarship to do part of my psychology studies in Los Angeles, California (U.S). The last 8 years I was based in Israel. The performing arts scene took me there to learn "Gaga" a very unique and powerful Movement language created by Ohad Naharin, and a very strong sense of Home there made me stay til few months ago. There, I build a therapy clinic there and worked as a private Integrative psychotherapist and movement and somatic therapist. I also develped a strong research and created an empowering experience through a movement and photography sessions to support specially women to connect with their authenticity and beauty called "Authentic Beauty Journey". This year I came back to Barcelona. Listening and supporting others has been a big part of my nature. Professionally, I have been practicing privately since 2016. I worked in a big variety of fields of psychology, as a researcher in a neuroscience lab, as well as in a business school, or as a private psychotherapist. There is a broad diversity of clients that I have worked as well, from the health field such a psychiatrists or managers in a hospital, to teachers, and specially many artists, as well as diplomats and entrepreneurs. I have a lot of experience helping clients with big life changes, emotional management, stress and anxiety, emotional abuse, artist development and carrer shifts, relationship issues, personal development and spiritual growth ( just so you have an idea of what kinds of experiences I have helped people through :)). The most relevant tools, perspectives and approaches I use in my work now, I have learned either in practice with clients, or by studying psychology, theater, many forms of dance, movement and expression, breathwork, Systemic therapy through Family Constellation, Non violent communication, Psychoneuroinmunology, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These have become the base of my integrative practice - which is at its heart and core, a place for acceptance, transformation and empowerment. I believe that by bringing my most present, honest and authentic being, committed to support in the most contributing for the client in the therapy room, brings a person that is as well committed to allow and get the best for him/herself in her therapeutic path and empowered life. I value connection, playfulness, commitment, openness, warmth, and gentleness, softness, and trust. I see the work we do as an opportunity to co create a safe space for transformation, getting supportive mental and emotional tools for life and healing. I practice for the last 10 years regularly Meditation (Vipassana), so, sometimes the sessions can get influenced by it if the person is interested and open to get to know more about this field. I am comfortable working with clients of ages between 25 all the way up. Artist-positive; body-positive; entrepreneur and leaders supportive; Humanist and Buddhist oriented psychology. Registered in the "Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos" (regional professional association). Number 32682 As well as registered as a dance artist in the Association of Dancers in Barcelona. I'm very interested in multi cultures, creation, people, healing, spirituality, dance, mysticism, entrepreneurship, authenticity! What a mix :)