What to Look for in a Therapist
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision, and it matters that you feel safe, supported, and understood, especially when you’re navigating life abroad or dealing with emotional challenges like anxiety, stress, or relationship difficulties.Choose a Qualified, Registered Therapist
When looking for an English-speaking therapist in Spain or abroad, it’s important to check that they are properly trained and registered with a recognised professional body. In the UK, this includes organisations such as BACP, UKCP, or NCS.
Working with a registered therapist means:
they have completed accredited, professional training
they follow strict ethical and safeguarding guidelines
they are committed to ongoing development and supervision
As a BACP Registered Therapist, you can feel confident that you’re working with someone qualified, accountable, and dedicated to providing safe, ethical, and effective support.
Therapy Should Feel Safe, Steady, and Supportive
Whether you’re adjusting to life in a new country or facing challenges within yourself or your relationships, therapy should offer a space where you can:
feel seen, heard, and understood
talk openly without judgement
explore difficult emotions safely
move at a pace that feels comfortable for you
Good therapy isn’t about being analysed — it’s about having a grounded, compassionate space to make sense of your inner world, your experiences, and the patterns that may be affecting your wellbeing.
Therapeutic Approaches (Made Simple)
You don’t need to know every therapy model.
What matters is how it feels and whether it helps you grow.
Here’s a brief look at the approaches that influence my work:
Person-Centred / Humanistic
A warm, non-judgemental space to explore your inner world and reconnect with your true self. This is at the core of my approach.
Psychodynamic Insights
Understanding how early relationships shaped your self-worth, anxiety, and people-pleasing patterns.
Existential Themes
Exploring identity, meaning, belonging, especially relevant if you’ve lived abroad, faced transitions, or felt “out of place”.
Integrative Approach
I blend approaches based on what helps you the most, always grounded in compassion, attunement, and emotional depth.