It's Complicated

Gabriela Encina

Counsellor

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Valencia, SpainAvailable online only
Usually responds within 4 hours

About me

Gabriela is a Licensed Psychologist and MSc in Psychologie with 20 years of experience and has provided online counseling to expats and globally mobile clients since 2018, supporting more than 350 people living abroad to cope with the challenges that international life brings or exacerbates. She was born in Chile, is an Austrian citizen, and works online-based with clients worldwide while living a location-independent life. Gabriela knows first-hand the complications and advantages of the expat journey. She uses her experience and professional training to help her clients live purposeful and fulfilling international lives, build up their confidence, create and maintain meaningful relationships and prioritize their well-being. In addition to her online counseling practice, she facilitates workshops on- and offline, dealing with the mental health concerns of living internationally. Gabriela supports her clients in Spanish, English, and German. Here you can book your free 30-Minute consultation with Gabriela, to see if you are the right fit to work together! https://gabriela-encina.as.me/30-Min-Session

I speak:

EnglishGermanSpanish

Location:

Valencia, Spain

Approach

Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
It is mainly through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and strategies of Gestalt and Humanistic Therapy. I also integrate tools from Coaching and Mentorship. I offer practical, solution-oriented and focused on the present online counseling.

Services

Individual Session

€130 50 min Online

4-Session Package

€460 50 min Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Valencia, SpainAvailable online only
Usually responds within 4 hours

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