ANXIETY, COMPLEX TRAUMA AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION

Hi!

I am Cristina Estival

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My compassionate, unique and integrative approach to psychotherapy combines the benefits of regular, structured therapy sessions with art therapy, offering you a bespoke course of treatment at all times. My aim is to help you discover your inner fortitude and achieve steady relief and recovery of whatever is troubling you.

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It is an act of bravery to feel your feelings

I have always been captivated since childhood by the power of how somebody’s life could be changed by simple acts of kindness. I also saw myself in the throes of trauma for a long time, due to my father’s chronic illness and later death. My own past experiences with anxiety and agoraphobia instilled in me the need to understand everything more deeply. Thus, this drove me to study Psychology and further effective treatment methods.

This is where EMDR therapy comes in. I found within a profound yet delicate path towards emotional healing and self-regulation, so I decided to specialize in it in order to be able to help others from my own vital experiences. I strongly believe in the importance of understanding and navigating our own emotions if we really want a long-lasting, steady recovery.

LET’S DO THIS

The art of healing begins with a feeling of wellbeing

My passion for psychology goes beyond theory; I aim to provide a safe space full of empathy, where anybody can explore their emotions, overcome their challenges and find their inner sanctuary.

The inclusion of art therapy in my private practice allows for creative freedom in all kinds of emotional self-expression, facilitating the therapy process to run smoothly.

LET’S BEGIN

My professional experience was initially oriented towards the treatment of anxiety disorders and self-esteem inner work in adults, later focusing towards younger ages, such as children and teens where I had the opportunity to treat anxiety, depression, social work and provide ADHD counselling.

As time went by, I decided to set up my own private practice after training and focusing more in trauma and attachment models after experiencing that everything else did not work in a deeper, yet gentler way, with special relevance in those cases of greater complexity.

At present, my longer-term plans are to undertake further trauma training aimed at younger populations (children and teens).

Formal Training

  • B(Sc) Psychology (UNED)
  • M(Sc) General Health Psychology (VIU)
  • Applied Gestalt Therapy for Children and Teenagers (Instituto Gestalt de Canarias)
  • HND in Art Design – Photography (Escuela de Arte y Superior de Diseño Gran Canaria)

Further Training

  • EMDR Training (Adults) Levels 1 + 2 (Instituto EMDR Instituto
  • Planification and Case Conceptualizing of EMDR Psychotherapy Treatment for Complex Cases and Challenging Patients (Spanish EMDR Association)
  • EMDR and Emotional Reprocessing – working with severely dysregulated patients (Spanish EMDR Association)
  • Evaluating Dissociation (Instituto Médico Imaya)
  • The Professional Practice of Parental Coordination (COF Foundation)
  • Self-regulated Studying Tools Training (UNED Foundation)
  • Art Therapy as a Professional Toolkit (ULPGC)
  • Professional Working Certificate in Illustration (Polytechnic International Centre)

Resilience is not only surviving, but growing and learning from adversity

My purpose is to support you on your journey to emotional wellbeing, helping you to restore your self-confidence and find meaning in your experiences.

If you are looking for emotional support and want to start a process of personal growth, I am here to help you.

LET’S DO IT TOGETHER