WhAT IS MY FOCUS?

Feel free to call me Dani, it’s always sounded more like home to me.

I’m a Gestalt therapist based in Granada, Spain. Born and raised in beautiful, nature-rich Cape Town in South Africa, Spain called me from an early age with its loud, passionate and playful culture, its rich history, boisterous language and sunny weather. I’ve been living here for 8 years, after travelling and working in Asia and the Caribbean.

I work with clients online and in-person, in English and in Spanish. I have a mix of clients: some are English speaking expats, based all over the world, and looking for a therapist who can offer familiarity; others are Spanish speaking, equally expats or living in Spain, and looking for someone more alternative and open minded. I offer both groups a multicultural perspective.

MY PASSION FOR GESTALT PSYCHOTHERAPY

“We can’t take clients anywhere that we haven’t been ourselves”.

I wholeheartedly believe in my practice and in Gestalt therapy, because I have seen the transformation in my own life and in so many others. I don’t believe in therapy where the psychologist has not undergone their own therapeutic process.

I am real. I am human. I have flaws, fears, my own personality. I do not pretend to be perfect. I have been through this process myself and I know both the work it takes & how fulfilling and rewarding the work can be! Wellbeing requires a lifelong dedication to taking care of oneself. My own therapeutic process has given me the resources to do so. And I know that with the right tools you can do the same!

MY CREDENTIALS & AFFILIATIONS

  • Member of the AETG, the Spanish Association of Gestalt Therapy. Professionally accountable to the AETG code of ethics.

  • Gestalt Therapy Training Diploma. Three year training diploma accredited by the AETG.

  • Masters in Leadership and Management of People. International University of Andalucía

  • B.Soc.Sci (Hons), Specialising in Psychology. University of Cape Town

My areas of special interest

PSYCHO-SOMATISATION:

Emotional and Psychological Tensions Manifested as Physical Symptoms.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH:

Emotional Support. Lifestyle & Stress Management

MODERN DAY CHALLENGES:

Non-Stop Productivity. Constant Learning. The Inability to Relax.

MODERN DAY ADDICTION:

Sugar. Processed Refined Food. Western, Modern Day Diets.

MODERN DAY CHALLENGES:

Technology, Information & Social Media Overload

ANXIETY & CRISIS:

Internal. External. The future. War. Climate Change.

ARTICLES

  • Emotional Crises

    Motivation for Change - Self Awareness - Growth

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  • Three Centres of Observation

    Meditation - Observation - Training Attention

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  • Cycles: Losing and Finding Balance

    Cyclical Experiences - Trust - Patience

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  • Conflict and Difficulties

    Relationship Growth - Compassion - Communication

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  • Messages from your Physical Body

    Messages - Intuition - Listening

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