Cristina Lopez
Clinical Psychologist & Counselling Psychologist
Overview
Cristina grew up in Colombia, which is also where she was born. But, for a big portion of her life, she has been either studying, working, travelling and/or living in other countries. She studied.... Cristina grew up in Colombia, which is also where she was born. But, for a big portion of her life, she has been either studying, working, travelling and/or living in other countries. She studied psychology bachelor's in Australia. She did some exchange programmes in France and Switzerland and went back to Colombia to do her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology. She currently lives in Spain, where she works as a therapist for almost four years. This journey has not always been easy but it has definitely been incredibly enriching and exciting. She has learned three languages fluently, been able to view the world from different perspectives, She have met incredible people and understands human beings from diverse cultures. Cristina has also developed a passion for humanities, art, psychology, for understanding human beings and for her mission in life which is helping others achieve a better understanding of themselves and greater well-being in their lives.
- 7+ Years of Experience
Expert in
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic disorder & Panic attacks
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondriasis)
- Somatic Symptom Disorder
- Agoraphobia
- Claustrophobia
- Dysthymia
- Clinical Depression (MDD)
- Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)
- Postpartum Depression (PPD)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Mood disorder due to comorbid health conditions
- Substance-induced Mood disorder
- Anti Social Personality Disorder
- Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Dependent Personality Disorder
- PTSD (Abuse & Rape)
- PTSD (Natural calamity, accidents)
- PTSD (Veterans)
- Complex PTSD
- Acute Stress Disorder
- Adjustment Disorder
- Self-harm/suicidality
- Grief & Bereavement
- Loss & Grief Counselling
- Communication & conflict resolution
- Parenting/co-parenting
- Existential crisis
- Anger management
- Confidence & self-esteem
- Positivity, spirituality & wellbeing
- Work-life balance
- Money management
- Emotional/creativity block
Speaks
- Spanish
- English
- French
Approaches
- Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Education
What you can expect from your first session:
The Most important things I can contribute with is helping people improve their self esteem, upgrading their general wellbeing, building a better relationship with themselves and with others, generating a stronger and clearer sense of identity, building confidence, feeling happier, becoming more independent, overcoming depression, alleviating anxiety, and creating a mentally and emotionally safer and healthier environment to live in.