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28 Years Experience
Why we recommend Gabriela
Gabriela provides warm, insightful support for individuals and couples navigating trauma, stress, and relationship struggles, empowering them to create meaningful, lasting change.
London
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Gabriela
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Psychologist · MSc Counselling Psychologist
Trauma-Informed Care Psychosexual Therapy Expert Chartered Psychologist
Specialises in
Psycho-sexual, Cultural Awareness, Trauma, Health Related
Vibe
Warm, grounded, and emotionally attuned, Gabriela brings an honest, down-to-earth energy to her sessions. She creates a collaborative, judgment-free space, meeting you exactly where you are while gently guiding you toward deeper self-understanding.
Approach
Adapting her methods to your unique needs, Gabriela helps you safely explore complex emotions and uncover underlying patterns. Her focus is on building profound insight, helping you process difficult experiences with warmth and growing self-awareness.
What Clients Say
Clients love Gabriela's honest, approachable style. They deeply value her calm presence, which helps them safely process heavy emotions and consistently leave sessions with fresh perspectives and a much deeper understanding of themselves.
Qualifications
- BSc Psychology
- MSc Counselling Psychologist
- Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol)
About Gabriela
I work with individuals and couples seeking help with a variety of issues ranging from adjustment to life events, such as loss, trauma, illness, relationship difficulties, problems in the workplace, to long-standing difficulties relating to self-esteem, addictions, and mood disorders. Some of my clients seek psychological support, more generally, to enhance life competencies, interpersonal communication skills, and personal growth.
I also provide coaching and consultations to individuals and organisations. My philosophy is that change is possible in all of us with the right guidance and interest in personal growth. I bring extensive experience in a broad range of mental health settings, and I approach each case with sensitivity to the culture, ethnicity, and sexual orientation of each individual.
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Key Focus Areas
My specialisations include:
- Adult Mental Health Psychology and Psychotherapy;
- Clinical Health Psychology (with a focus on oncology and sexual health);
- Trauma;
- Mindfulness training;
- Work with expatriate communities;
- Consultations;
- Coaching and personal development;
- Stress management in the workplace;
- Supervision to allied health care professionals.
Each of the above areas of mental health has enhanced my understanding of the range of symptoms and consequences of emotional and psychological distress. In the area of oncology and sexual health, for example, I have gained deeper insight into the mind-body connection, and have helped my clients avoid being defined by their difficulties. Working closely with refugees from war zones has taught me about the human potential for recovery with the help of validation and trauma-specific intervention.
My work with expatriate communities also highlighted the profound impact of cultural dislocation on individuals and their families, as well as our ability to adapt to challenging circumstances. In my role as a coach, I learnt how anxiety often hampers career progress.
More generally, treating individuals who struggle to make sense of their lives, due either to low self esteem or mental health disorders has reinforced my conviction in the scope for human recovery and growth.
Therapeutic approach
My therapeutic approach is built on the foundation that lasting change is achievable through a combination of personal commitment and expert guidance. I cultivate a secure, welcoming, and impartial space for clients to work through complex issues.
By framing change as an ongoing evolution and challenges as catalysts for development, I provide steadfast support throughout your entire therapeutic journey.
Modalities
Integrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyPsychotherapyCoachingMindfulness
Session Types
Individual
In our individual sessions, I provide a secure, welcoming space where we can explore your unique challenges, whether you are navigating a difficult life transition, managing trauma, or simply looking to boost your self-esteem and personal growth.
Couple
In our couples sessions, I act as an impartial guide, creating a supportive environment where you and your partner can untangle complex relationship dynamics, improve how you communicate, and safely work through difficult hurdles.
Session fees
| Session type | Format | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Couples | In Person | £150 |
| Couples | Online | £150 |
| Individual | In Person | £135 |
| Individual | Online | £135 |
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In the course of the therapy process, hidden barriers may come to light, offering valuable insights into, why, for example, we say “Yes” when we mean “No”, why we fall back into unhelpful patterns of behaviour, or fail to reach our full potential in our personal and professional lives. I encourage my clients to see therapy as a developmental journey in which the focus may switch between learning new life skills to generating deeper personal insights. It is important to remember that sustainable change may require patience and commitment.