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Specialises in

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Psychotherapy

• Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

About Me
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, specialising in Brief Strategic Therapy (BST). I trained at the renowned Centro di Terapia Strategica in Arezzo under the direct supervision of Professor Giorgio Nardone, a leading figure in strategic psychotherapy. I am an official psychotherapist of the Centro di Terapia Strategica in Arezzo, Italy.

I completed my Psychology degree at the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 2002, followed by a Master's in Behavioural Medicine and Clinical Psychology. During my early clinical training, I spent two years at the Sleep Disorders Unit of Vall d'Hebron Hospital in Barcelona, contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-related conditions.

In 2007, I completed a Master's in Brief Strategic Therapy and later undertook the intensive residential programme at the Arezzo centre, further deepening my expertise in this focused and results-oriented model.

Since relocating to London in 2014, I've been practising as a Clinical Psychologist with qualifications formally recognised in the UK. I'm registered with both the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS), and have worked across both public and private sectors in the UK and Spain.

My primary approach is Brief Strategic Therapy (BST), a solution-focused, time-sensitive model shown to be highly effective for anxiety, OCD, phobic disorders, eating disorders, depression, trauma, and relational issues.

To learn more about this model and how it differs from CBT, please visit the �My Approach� section of my website: www.strategic-minds.co.uk

Professional Experience
In Spain, I developed extensive clinical experience in neuropsychology and cognitive rehabilitation, working within multidisciplinary teams. Alongside this, I ran a psychotherapy private practice for many years, supporting a wide range of clients with diverse mental health needs.

In the UK, I worked for over two years as a Clinical Psychologist in a high-dependency psychiatric rehabilitation unit in London, supporting individuals with complex mental health conditions including psychosis, personality disorders, addictions, autism spectrum disorders, and severe trauma.

Since 2021, I have been offering online therapy through my private practice, Strategic Minds, providing sessions in English, Spanish, and Catalan. I work with clients from varied cultural backgrounds, offering brief, effective, and change-oriented therapy tailored to individual needs.

Recognitions and Contributions
My commitment to clinical excellence includes contributions to neuroscience literature and co-authoring a double-award-winning poster at the 2018 Division of Clinical Psychology annual conference for �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 facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health concerns, I offer a client-centred, results-driven approach aimed at creating lasting change. Let's work together to achieve your full potential.

Client Feedback
�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 (...)�

You can read more client experiences on the testimonials section of my website: www.strategic-minds.co.uk

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