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Belen Plaza Higueras Relationship Therapy

Belen Plaza Higueras
Relationship Therapist in Bristol

Welcome!
My name is Belén Plaza Higueras and I am an experienced, insured, Psychotherapist registered at the British Psychological Association (BPS), working from my Private Practice at Bristol, London, as Online. I do therapy in English and Spanish. I offer you a safe, confidential supportive space to explore your difficulties and feelings.

I have a Degree in Psychology and advanced studies like Cognitive Behavioural Psychology (CBT); Certificate in Intervention in families at risk and children with antisocial
behaviour, Expert in Addictive Behaviour; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT); Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction; Certificated in Dance Movement Therapy; Master in Dance Movement Psychotherapy (2016-2019), Meditation and Relaxation Techniques; Integrative Bodywork; Bioenergetic Meditation (Shaking);

Why therapy can help you?
If you are noticing you have taken on a more negative mood or thought process ― and it is persistent, stressed, low mood, relationship issues, trauma, anxiety or depression.
Therapy can help you cope with feelings, problem solve and change behaviour patterns that may contribute to your symptoms. It helps with a range of issues, from anxiety to sleep to relationships to trauma.

I have been working with people from 2003, as Social Psychologist, Neuropsychologist researcher, Addiction behaviour, Psychotherapist-Counsellor and Movement Psychotherapist. Being a psychologist has allowed me first hand to experience the amazing healing ability of our own minds, bodies and spirits.
I feel fascinated, honored and privileged to be a Psychologist practitioner.

🍀 What do you need to do to 'get started'?

1/ Call/Email me to set up an initial consultation session.
belenplazaterapia@gmail.com
00447943053271

2/ In the initial session whether Online or in person, we will talk about you, your background, and about what you would like to get out of counseling. It gives us the opportunity to get to know each other and explore counseling so that it is the right choice for you, with no obligation. Fees are on a sliding scale from £50-70.

3/If you're happy to continue we will arrange a second session either weekly/fortnightly.

* Sessions *

I offer to start with 9 sessions, once a week and I will do an evaluation afterward, to assess whether we will continue with some weekly sessions or every other week, monthly sessions, depending on how are you feeling in the moment of the assessment.

Background & Relationship Therapy Qualifications

*2016 - 2019- Master's degree, Dance Movement Psychotherapy.
Universitat Autònoma Barcelona. Spain.
2017-2018- Placement. NHS. Park Royal Mental Health Hospital. Dance Movement Psychotherapist.

* 2013 - 2014- Post-graduate: Diploma in Dance Therapy, Dance therapy.
Kolkata Sanved & Tata Institute of Social Sciences of Mumbai.

* 2013 - 2013-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Level I & II.
Spanish and Indian EMDR Association
Activities and Societies: Spanish and Indian EMDR Association.

* 2011 - 2012- Post-graduate: Diploma in Integrative Bodywork., Psychology holistic.
Associació per la expressió i la comunicació AEC. Barcelona. Spain.

* 2009 - 2011- Master of Clinical Psychology and Health, Clinical Psychology.
ISEP-Higher Institute of Psychological Studies. Barcelona. Spain.

* 2006 - 2007- Post-graduate: Higher Diploma in Research Methodology in Health Sciences (DSMICS), Epidemiology.
EVES: Valencian School in Health Studies. University of Valencia, Spain.

* 2004 - 2006- Master degree (PhD candidate): Advanced Studies and Research Proficiency, Psychology.
Activities and Societies: Collaborator and researcher with the Basic Psychology Department of
University of Valencia. Involved in the project "El Botellón" directed by Professor Maite Cortés.
Collaborator and researcher with the Basic Psychology Department of University of Valencia.
Involved in the project "International adoptions" & "Comprehensive Child and Family Plan of
Valencia" directed by M. Vicenta Mestre Escrivá. University of Valencia. Spain.

* 2004 - 2005- Post-graduate: Teacher training, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject
Areas, University of Valencia. Spain.

* 2003 - 2004- Post-graduate: Certificate in Intervention in families at risk and children with antisocial
behaviour, Social Psychology.
Activities and Societies: Collaboration and Grant in the Basic Psychology Department of University of
Valencia. International child adoption. Neuropsychologist researcher. University of Valencia, Spain.

* 1999 - 2004- Graduated in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology of Organisations.,
Activities and Societies: Collaboration and Grant, doing Social and International Cooperation work with people with low economic, educative and social resources.
"Barri de la Coma". Sponsored by Valencian Council and Bancaja, Valencia. Spain.

My Specialisms

Counselling and Psychotherapy: Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, Burn out, addiction behaviour, couples therapy, bereavement, life events, trauma related issues.

Experienced in working with severe mental health patients, one to one, couples, group therapy, addiction behaviour, autism, migrants.

Approach to Relationship Therapy & How I Work

My approach is an Integrative-holistic one which means I draw on different ways of working that are bespoke and using the different techniques and approaches that I know.
I did studies in systemic therapy, gestalt, CBT, energetic and Psychodynamic approach.

I do feel that everyone is different, coming from an unique family background, genetics, unconscious collective, personality patterns, life events and so on. Therapy needs an unique approach with everyone. I do use these approaches to make sense of everyone experience. Together, we would identify patterns between present and past as they arise, understanding the roots and focusing on treating the actual symptoms and challenges.

I work both face-to-face and online via an online platform. I am also able to hold sessions online if a client is working away or abroad. Therapy services in English and Spanish languages.

" Expand your horizons, broaden your life "
Warm wishes, Belén Plaza Higueras
belenplazaterapia@gmail.com
00447943053271

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy Appointment Type Rate
Psychotherapy In Person £70 per 60 minutes
Psychotherapy Online/Telephone £70 per 60 minutes
Counselling Online/Telephone £70 per 60 minutes
Emotional Freedom Technique In Person £70 per 60 minutes
Emotional Freedom Technique Online/Telephone £70 per 60 minutes
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy In Person £70 per 60 minutes
EMDR In Person £70 per 60 minutes
EMDR Online/Telephone £70 per 60 minutes
EMDR In Person £70 per 90 minutes
Relationship Therapy In Person £70 per 60 minutes
Relationship Therapy Online/Telephone £70 per 60 minutes

Additional Rate Information

Therapy in English and Spanish languages. Therapy Appointment Fees: Psychotherapy, Counselling, Relationship Therapy, EMDR, EFT. Type: In Person; Bristol: £70 per 60 minutes (Bristol)/ £90 per 90 minutes (Bristol) ; London: £75 per 55 minutes (London). / £125 per 85 minutes (London). Skype/Telephone: Psychotherapy, Counselling, Relationship Therapy, EMDR, EFT. £60 per 60 minutes Reduced rate scale up to £50/hour (students, low rents, please let me know about your personal case).

Testimonials

Ana Sanchez on 28/10/2022

"Belen has been helping me to improve my relationship with my family, her support and guidance during all the process has been essential for me to be able to make the right decisions. In addition, she has started to show me the way to overcome some no nice child experiences in a personal and delicated way that I have never seen in other professionals.
I have not doubt that I will contact with her again."