- Fee assured
- Verified account
Specialises in
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Psychotherapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Trauma focused CBT
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
About Me
With 15 years of experience in private practice in Barcelona and London, I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health disorders. Since 2021, I've been offering online therapy in English, Spanish, and Catalan, helping clients from diverse backgrounds manage conditions like anxiety disorders (panic attacks, OCD, health anxiety, GAD, agoraphobia, specific phobias, and social anxiety), depression, PTSD, complex trauma, and grief. My expertise also includes addressing binge-eating, emotional dysregulation, and related challenges.
I work with both private clients and individuals referred through NHS Talking Therapies and secondary mental health services.
My primary approach is Strategic Brief Therapy (BST), a solution-focused, goal-oriented method. I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Third-wave CBT techniques for a more personalised and effective treatment plan tailored to each client's unique needs.
For further insight into this approach, and if you want to know the similarities and differences between the BST model and CBT, I encourage you to read the "My Approach" section on my website www.strategic-minds.co.uk
Professional Experience
I previously worked as a Clinical Psychologist at Cygnet Churchill, a leading mental health rehabilitation service, managing complex cases such as psychosis, drug-induced psychosis, delusional disorders and personality disorders. I also worked with individuals with cognitive impairments, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, substance misuse and addictions, severe anxiety, trauma and dissociation, mood fluctuations, and emotional dysregulation, including self-harm and challenging behaviours.
I also have a strong background in neuroscience, having worked at Fundaci� ACE, Barcelona Alzheimer's treatment and research center, one of Spain's leading centres for Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Recognitions and Contributions
My commitment to research and clinical excellence is evident through my numerous contributions to neuroscience literature. I co-authored a double-winning poster at the 2018 Division of Clinical Psychology annual conference of the British Psychological Society for the presentation of 'Chat Caf�: a psychology group: a solution to improve patient engagement�.
How I Can Help
I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges with compassion and expertise. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health concerns, I offer a client-centered, results-driven approach aimed at creating lasting change.
Let's work together to achieve your full potential.
What some of my clients have said about working with me
"I have tried a number of different therapists over the years for my anxiety and more specifically agoraphobia. Susana was able to provide me with tools and techniques through Brief Strategic Therapy that has helped me beyond measure! I was able to overcome a huge fear of mine and I can't thank her enough"
"I was initially sceptical about this type of therapy. I'd tried other types before and nothing had quite worked out well enough. There were also elements of this therapy that were almost anathema to my way of thinking. But I saw results within weeks and things I had thought were important in my life no longer were (...)"
If you're interested in learning further about my clients' personal experiences, I invite you to visit the testimonials section on my website:
www.strategic-minds.co.uk
https://tinyurl.com/4fce2fph
Areas of interest
Anxiety: panic attacks; generalised anxiety; disorder; OCD; health anxiety; agoraphobia; specific phobias; social anxiety
Mood disorders: depression; mood fluctuations; bipolar disorder; emotional dysregulation
Trauma: PTSD; complex trauma; grief
Relationships
Eating disorders: binge eating; vomiting syndrome
Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions
- Neurological disorders
Medical secretaries
- Susana Lara
- 07729 897073
- susana@strategic-minds.co.uk
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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AA809
Psychology session - (>50)