{"id":315,"date":"2024-11-05T22:07:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T22:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acceptingme-therapy.es\/?page_id=315"},"modified":"2025-07-21T14:40:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T14:40:26","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/acceptingme-therapy.es\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"315\" class=\"elementor elementor-315\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab42875 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ab42875\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0686290 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0686290\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e05fbe9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e05fbe9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f523cf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f523cf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">About Me<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4149dc0 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4149dc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I am Teodoro, a London-trained Integrative Counsellor with extensive experience in the NHS, the charity sector, and private practice.<\/p><p>While I have a special interest in working with Expats and LGBTQ+ individuals, my practice is inclusive and open to anyone seeking support. Whether you are navigating major life transitions, coping with emotional challenges, or striving for personal growth, I am here to help. My integrative approach combines techniques such as talk therapy and mindfulness, tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.<\/p><p>In our sessions, I offer a secure and nurturing environment where you can delve into your challenges, gain deeper insight, and cultivate resilience. Together, we will examine how past experiences inform your present, enabling you to achieve greater balance, a sense of purpose, and lasting fulfilment. My approach is grounded in empathy, adaptability, and a steadfast commitment to empowering you throughout your journey.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-454aa4f5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"454aa4f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-609f773c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"609f773c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Sessions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b6b586 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b6b586\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e66fa78 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e66fa78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In our sessions, I often use metaphors and analogies to make complex concepts feel relatable, and one that deeply resonates with me is Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold. Just as Kintsugi transforms each crack into a beautiful part of the whole, I believe healing is about embracing every part of your journey rather than erasing the past. Together, we\u2019ll work to bring each part of your story into focus, creating a renewed, resilient sense of self that honors where you\u2019ve been and where you\u2019re headed.<\/p><p>I am committed to helping you find value in every part of your journey, guiding you to a place of growth, strength, and clarity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7adec19 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7adec19\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1af7d4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1af7d4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The journey of Understand, Accept and Change<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2626fe0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2626fe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>My understanding about how therapy works focuses on three stages -Understand, Accept, and Change- standing you at the centre of the counselling process, turning challenges into strengths. It is all about supporting you to honour who you are.<\/p><p>I am here to guide you through each of them, helping you find healing, resilience, and purpose on your path forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c759544 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c759544\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6828c5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f6828c5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56bd4c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56bd4c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stage 1: Understand \u2013 Identifying Patterns <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaaed8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aaaed8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur work starts with understanding. We\u2019ll examine your experiences, behaviours, and emotions to uncover the roots of your challenges. Together, we\u2019ll pinpoint patterns and highlight areas in your life shaped by past experiences. This step provides clarity, allowing you to better understand yourself and build self-awareness.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-778e288 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"778e288\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fb3887 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7fb3887\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53679bf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"53679bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0bd57d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b0bd57d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e19ade5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e19ade5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stage 2: Accept \u2013 Embracing Yourself Fully <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d16c43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d16c43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAcceptance is about acknowledging and respecting all parts of who you are, including past experiences and vulnerabilities. Rather than viewing these as flaws, you\u2019ll begin to see them as essential to your identity and resilience. This step creates a foundation for moving forward with self-compassion and strength.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d9a55f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d9a55f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b47afb8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b47afb8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96ecd83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96ecd83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stage 3: Change \u2013 Building Resilience and Moving Forward<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ef67e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ef67e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn the final stage, you\u2019ll focus on making lasting changes. We\u2019ll work together to establish practical coping skills, set boundaries, and build a renewed sense of purpose. This step empowers you to approach future challenges with confidence, integrating your experiences into a stronger, more resilient self.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f48342b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f48342b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47a8853c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"47a8853c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8734fb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8734fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fd0410 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3fd0410\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Training &amp; Qualifications <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-662ba29b elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"662ba29b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I am committed to ongoing professional development to offer the highest quality of support and care. Here is a summary of my training and qualifications:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling<\/strong> \u2013 CPPD, London<\/li><li><strong>Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling<\/strong> \u2013 CPPD, London<\/li><li><strong style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\"> (currently undertaking) \u2013 The Grove Practice, London<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)<\/strong> \u2013 Metanoia Institute, London<\/li><li><strong>Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)<\/strong> \u2013 City, University of London<\/li><li><strong>Time-Limited Counselling<\/strong> \u2013 CPPD, London<\/li><li><strong>Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)<\/strong> \u2013 CPPD, London<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>Each of these qualifications equips me with a range of therapeutic approaches, enabling me to tailor my methods to best meet your unique needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6d42ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b6d42ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11d0baf elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"11d0baf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/acceptingme-therapy.es\/contact-fees\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get in touch<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7eb47c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a7eb47c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70d7db9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"70d7db9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Me I am Teodoro, a London-trained Integrative Counsellor with extensive experience in the NHS, the charity sector, and private practice. 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