{"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":"2026-06-15T16:17:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T16:17:19","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>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 data-path-to-node=\"2,1\">I am Teodoro, an integrative <b data-path-to-node=\"2,1\" data-index-in-node=\"29\">Counsellor accredited by the BACP<\/b>. I have an extensive professional background in the UK counselling field, including experience within the <b data-path-to-node=\"2,1\" data-index-in-node=\"169\">NHS<\/b>, the social sector, and private practice.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"2,2\">My practice is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for individuals navigating life transitions or seeking personal growth. I specialize in <b data-path-to-node=\"2,2\" data-index-in-node=\"166\">Affirmative Counselling for the LGBTIQ+ community<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"2,2\" data-index-in-node=\"220\">Expat transitions<\/b>. Additionally, as a <b data-path-to-node=\"2,2\" data-index-in-node=\"258\">prostate cancer survivor<\/b>, I have dedicated experience supporting men who are currently going through or have experienced the same journey. My approach is integrative, combining <b data-path-to-node=\"2,2\" data-index-in-node=\"435\">talking therapies and mindfulness techniques<\/b> tailored to your unique personal needs and goals.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"2,3\">In our sessions, we will work within a trusting environment to explore your experiences, gain new perspectives, and strengthen your resilience. My ultimate goal is to support you on your journey toward achieving greater balance and emotional well-being.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"2,5\"><i data-path-to-node=\"2,5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Note: As a BACP-accredited professional, my practice strictly adheres to the highest international ethical standards. This service provides emotional support and personal development guidance; it does not constitute medical or psychological treatment for clinical mental health disorders.<\/i><\/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 data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Art of Honouring Your Story<\/b><\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"5,1\">In our sessions, I often use metaphors to simplify complex ideas. The one that resonates most deeply with me is <b data-path-to-node=\"5,1\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"><i data-path-to-node=\"5,1\" data-index-in-node=\"112\">Kintsugi<\/i><\/b>\u2014the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"5,2\">Just as <i data-path-to-node=\"5,2\" data-index-in-node=\"8\">Kintsugi<\/i> transforms cracks into something beautiful, I believe emotional healing is about embracing your journey rather than erasing the past. Together, we will make sense of your story, building a renewed identity that honours where you come from and where you are heading. I am committed to guiding you toward a space of growth, resilience, 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 data-path-to-node=\"3,0\">My approach to the counselling process focuses on three stages\u2014Understand, Accept, and Change\u2014placing you at the centre of our work together and helping you turn challenges into strengths. It is all about supporting you to honour who you are.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"3,1\">I am here to guide you through each of these stages, supporting you in cultivating resilience, finding purpose, and moving forward with greater clarity.<\/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\t<p>Our work begins with understanding. We will explore your experiences, behaviours, and emotions to uncover the roots of your current challenges. Together, we will pinpoint patterns and highlight the areas in your life shaped by past experiences. This phase provides clarity, empowering you to deepen your self-awareness and better understand your own narrative.<\/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<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\t<p>Acceptance is about acknowledging and honoring all parts of who you are, including past experiences and vulnerabilities. Rather than viewing these as flaws, you will begin to see them as essential threads in the tapestry of your identity and resilience. This step creates a solid foundation for moving forward with self-compassion and inner strength.<\/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-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\t<p>In this final stage, we focus on facilitating lasting growth. Together, we will work on developing practical coping strategies, establishing meaningful boundaries, and building a renewed sense of purpose. This step empowers you to approach future challenges with confidence, integrating your experiences into a stronger, more resilient sense of self.<\/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<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 a BACP-accredited Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, committed to the highest ethical standards. My practice focuses on emotional support, personal growth, and well-being. My extensive training allows me to provide an integrative approach tailored to your unique needs.<\/p><ul><li><p data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling<\/b> \u2013 CPPD, London<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"1,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling<\/b> \u2013 CPPD, London<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"1,1,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Systemic Therapy from a Gestalt Approach (ongoing)<\/b> \u2013 Psicogestalt, Madrid<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"1,1,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy<\/b> \u2013 The Grove Practice, London<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"1,1,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,1,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)<\/b> \u2013 Metanoia Institute, London<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"1,1,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,1,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)<\/b> \u2013 City, University of London<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"1,1,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,1,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Time-Limited Counselling<\/b> \u2013 CPPD, London<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"1,1,7,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,1,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Foundations<\/b> \u2013 CPPD, London<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>These qualifications provide me with a diverse toolkit of evidence-based methods, enabling me to adapt our sessions to suit your specific goals and personal narrative.<\/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, an integrative Counsellor accredited by the BACP. 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