Andrea Guida
Andrea Guida
I am an integrative psychologist with a Postgraduate degree in Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for Children and Young People at UCL. I have also completed a Postgraduate degree in Infant Mental Health. I am a member of the BABCP and of the British Psychological Society and adheres to their ethical framework.
I have helped patients to learn coping mechanisms to deal with their emotional difficulties by understanding why they are having difficulties, recognizing their feelings, thoughts and behaviours and to explore together problem-solving techniques for them to acquire the ability to use their own thinking resources to heal.
Therapy in English and Spanish
Philosophy on counselling and psychotherapy
I believe human beings are bio psychosocial, which means a combination of our genes, our psychological state and our environment. I work holistically, taking into account the cognitive, emotional and physical components and the environment.
Sometimes, individuals experience difficult situations when dealing with life´s ever present adversities, which can generate pain and suffering. I firmly believe that those circumstances can be transformed into self-discovery and personal growth, with motivation and appropriate guidance.
I provide a safe space for patients to express their feelings, play and learn different coping strategies and behaviours to deal with new challenges.
Education and Professional Training
Sept 2016-19 Postgraduate degree in CBT for Children and Young People. UCL and Anna Freud Centre, London
Sept 2014-15 Diploma in Human Resource Practice, Level 3 (CIPD), Hammersmith College
Sept 2011-14 Postgraduate Diploma, Infant Mental Health: Early Years Development, Tavistock Clinic and UEL.
Aug 2005-10 BSC Psychology, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia
Research and Publications
‘Changes of Emotional Climate in a Family Environment: A Climate that Felipe Fails to Regulate,’ Psychoanalysis (2) 59-64. Journal of the Colombian Psychoanalytic Association (Co-author). Presented the findings to the International Meeting of Observations on Infants in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2008.
Andrea is trained in the “Incredible Years Program” to run parents group based on a CBT model. Which is widely used in charity councils and other organizations all over England. It helps parents learn how to promote children’s social, emotional skills and reduce problem with conduct.
Memberships
Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Member of the BABCP.
Make an appointment
1 free 25-minute session to explore your needs and questions. Subject to availability.
Email:
andreaguidacounselling@gmail.com