M. Alda Gomez Otero
How does your brain compare to Spotify?
Your brain and Spotify have more similarities that you might think. It can be quite disappointing to discover this, as it makes your...
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M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Aug 14, 2021
- 7 min
What Is Trauma
Trauma is a part of life. The word "trauma" comes from the Greek language, meaning "wound". We all have wounds because of our upbringing,...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Dec 16, 2019
- 4 min
5 things that could have helped the Joker
Accredited trauma counsellor Alda Gomez explores childhood trauma analysing an interesting current movie: Joker.
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Mar 18, 2019
- 2 min
Do you need an emotional workout?
#Counselling can be compared with an emotional workout. This means you will be asked to face your emotions, acknowledge and give a name...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Oct 30, 2018
- 2 min
8 Myths About Counselling
Here are some of the most common #myths about counselling. Some of these myths prevent people needing counselling from seeking help. 1)...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- May 1, 2018
- 2 min
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Cultural Values
#Cultural values can impact in #counselling and #psychotherapy sessions. Independently of what brought you to look for a #counsellor in...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Apr 17, 2018
- 1 min
What a Counselling Journey Feels Like
There is a hole in the sidewalk "I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost… I am helpless. It...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Feb 19, 2018
- 2 min
Attachment Styles to Help you Relate
#Attachment theories stem from the research carried out by John #Bowlby and Mary #Ainsworth. Bowlby posited that a child has an innate...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Dec 11, 2017
- 2 min
Person-Centred Approach
Different counsellors in Devon work in different ways. You will find #counsellors and #psychotherapists who work from a body-centred...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Jul 17, 2017
- 2 min
Psychodynamic Approach to Counselling
You will find different approaches to #counselling in Devon. Some counsellors use the existential approach, others core-processing...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- May 15, 2017
- 2 min
5 Tips for Choosing the Right Counsellor
I heard somewhere that finding the right counsellor is as hard as finding the right life partner. That may be slightly exaggerated, but...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Apr 24, 2017
- 2 min
Mental Illness or Human Suffering?
In recent years, we are becoming more acceptant of labels belonging to the medical professions in our everyday life. For example, ...
M. Alda Gomez Otero
- Nov 22, 2016
- 2 min
About 10 Healthy Habits for Mental Fitness
Reflections of a psychotherapist about the 10 healthy habits for mental fitness of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety...