M. Alda Gomez OteroJan 315 minHow 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...
M. Alda Gomez OteroAug 14, 20217 minWhat Is TraumaTrauma 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 OteroDec 16, 20194 min5 things that could have helped the JokerAccredited trauma counsellor Alda Gomez explores childhood trauma analysing an interesting current movie: Joker.
M. Alda Gomez OteroMar 18, 20192 minDo 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 OteroOct 30, 20182 min8 Myths About CounsellingHere are some of the most common #myths about counselling. Some of these myths prevent people needing counselling from seeking help. 1)...
M. Alda Gomez OteroMay 1, 20182 minCounselling, 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 OteroApr 17, 20181 minWhat a Counselling Journey Feels LikeThere 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 OteroFeb 19, 20182 minAttachment 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 OteroDec 11, 20172 minPerson-Centred ApproachDifferent counsellors in Devon work in different ways. You will find #counsellors and #psychotherapists who work from a body-centred...
M. Alda Gomez OteroJul 17, 20172 minPsychodynamic Approach to CounsellingYou will find different approaches to #counselling in Devon. Some counsellors use the existential approach, others core-processing...
M. Alda Gomez OteroMay 15, 20172 min5 Tips for Choosing the Right CounsellorI 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 OteroApr 24, 20172 minMental 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 OteroNov 22, 20162 min About 10 Healthy Habits for Mental FitnessReflections of a psychotherapist about the 10 healthy habits for mental fitness of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety...