Sergio Escalera Hermosa
Gestalt Therapist & Somatic Counsellor
A space where Gestalt, Embodied Sexual Therapy and LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy come together. Held with gender and trauma-informed lens.
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About me
Hi! I’m Sergio (they/he). Born and raised in Barcelona, now living in Amsterdam.
A personal crisis led me to therapy. That process, combined with the experience of moving to another country, gave me the push to train as a Gestalt therapist. Later, I discovered bodywork and trained in Somatic Sexuality, where I saw firsthand how the body holds memories and emotions long before the mind registers them.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years in the visual media and beauty industry, working with people from all over the world with different backgrounds. I saw that, however different we may seem, we share the same fears and longings. I also came to understand the heavy impact that the gaze of others (and our own self-criticism) has on how we perceive and inhabit our bodies.
I experienced what it’s like to migrate and start over far from home: the sense of displacement, the grief of migration, and the feeling of living between two places without fully belonging to either. I have also experienced the process of building a chosen family. A circle where you feel held, safe, and understood.
Today, with over two years of experience, I offer an integrative approach combining Gestalt, Somatic Sex Therapy, and LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy. My practice is grounded in a gender-informed, trauma-sensitive perspective that is attuned to the migrant experience.
Self-discovery isn't always comfortable; at times, the path is confusing, slow, or even painful. That is why I strive to create a safe space where you can explore, without fear of judgment, and with warmth and honesty, at your own pace.
I speak:
Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
I describe my approach as integrative. I combine the knowledge and experience gained throughout my career to weave together a personalized support process for my clients. No two people are alike, and no two processes are the same.
With a strong foundation in Gestalt therapy, complemented by somatic therapy, I invite you to explore your inner world at your own pace, honoring the process as it unfolds in the here and now. I'll do this with compassion and care, accepting whatever arises in the moment so you can begin to untangle the threads of your emotions, sensations, and thoughts, ultimately leading to their understanding and integration. To that end, I believe it is important to establish a bond of trust between us. That will be the foundation upon which to build.
I also incorporate body-based work such as movement, voice, and proprioception, as well as GSRD (Gender, Sex, and Relationship Diversity) or affirmative therapy.
In this process, you (with me by your side) will discover your own path at your own pace, learning new resources and a new way of being in the world. I serve as a tool to help you navigate your life in a more fulfilling and satisfying way.
Experience
2024 – Present Private practice on Mental Health and Emotional Counseling (Self-Employed). Offering 1 to 1 and group sessions.
2007-2026 – Hair and Makeup Artist in fashion, films, theater and advertising (Self employed)
Education
Embodied Sexuality – Soma Intimacy, Barcelona (2024–Present) An experiential therapeutic and educational approach focused on somatic sexuality and embodied intimacy, centering on body awareness and consent through an integrative and socially conscious lens.
Gestalt Therapy – Institut Gestalt, Barcelona (2021–2024) A three-year training program covering personal self-discovery, general theory, defense mechanisms, and character structure, alternating between personal work and group dynamics, and culminating in clinical practice and the role of the therapist.
GSRD Therapy (Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy) – Pink Therapy (2026) Is an inclusive, affirmative psychotherapeutic approach designed to support LGBTQIA+ clients and individuals with diverse expressions of gender, sexual orientation, and relationship structures
SAT Program (Intro & 1) – Claudio Naranjo Foundation, Spain/Chile (2024–Present) Comprising five modules, this program offers an experiential, psycho-spiritual journey of self-discovery that integrates Enneagram psychology, Gestalt therapy, body-based practices, and meditation.
Technical Fashion Styling Training Program – EASD "Llotja" School of Art and Design, Barcelona (2008–2010)
Professional Makeup Expert – Stick Art Studio, Barcelona (2006–2007)
Psychology Bachelor (1st Year) – University of Barcelona (UB), Barcelona (2005)
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
Individual Session
Insurances
