Adjustment difficulties
Agoraphobia
Anger Management
Anxiety
Anxious personality disorder
Binge eating
Bipolar spectrum disorders
Career development
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Depression
Dissocial (antisocial) personality disorder
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Emotional dysregulation
Emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD)
End of relationship difficulties
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Obsessive compulsive (anankastic) personality disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other mental health concern
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prolonged grief
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sexual abuse
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Tic disorders
Trauma (general)
Weight management

Susana Lara

 
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She/Her
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Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist and Strategic Brief Therapy Master's degrees.
london

Susana is a Clinical Psychologist and a Strategic Brief Therapist, qualified for over 20 years. She is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and member of the BPS.

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Insurers

Axa
BUPA
Aviva
Vitality
Cigna
Zurich
Travelers
Case Managers

Languages

English
Spanish

About me

Fixing things has always been my passion. Whether it’s objects or complex problems, I thrive on finding solutions. My dedication to understanding, analysing, and solving issues extends beyond physical repairs—it's about finding meaningful answers to life's challenges. I am committed to helping you overcome obstacles, no matter how complex or overwhelming they may seem. Originally from the vibrant city of Barcelona, I began a new chapter of my career in London in 2014. With over two decades of experience, I have helped individuals recover from a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety (all forms), depression, trauma, grief, eating disorders, and psychosis. Strategic Brief Therapy (BST) is my primary approach, encompassing a solution-focused and goal-oriented mindset. Together, we'll identify the underlying factors contributing to your challenges and develop practical strategies for change. In BST, the focus is on understanding how the problem operates rather than searching for its causes. Instead of dwelling on why the problem exists, we'll investigate how the problem functions and determine the most effective solution. The focus is on encouraging action first, allowing cognitive processes to follow. This experiential approach facilitates understanding through personal engagement: knowing through changing. ​In addition to anxiety disorders and depression, I specialise in addressing binge eating, emotional dysregulation, and complex mental health issues like psychosis. I also have extensive experience in neuropsychology and dementia care. As a highly qualified Clinical Psychologist and Strategic Brief Therapist with over 20 years of experience, I offer online therapy in English, Spanish, and Catalan. My areas of specialisation encompass anxiety disorders (panic attacks, OCD, health anxiety, agoraphobia, social anxiety), specific phobias (acrophobia, zoo phobia…), depression, PTSD, complex trauma, and grief.

Area I can help with

Adjustment difficulties
Agoraphobia
Anger Management
Anxiety
Anxious personality disorder
Binge eating
Bipolar spectrum disorders
Career development
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Depression
Dissocial (antisocial) personality disorder
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Emotional dysregulation
Emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD)
End of relationship difficulties
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Obsessive compulsive (anankastic) personality disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other mental health concern
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prolonged grief
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sexual abuse
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Tic disorders
Trauma (general)
Weight management

Types of therapy I offer

Narrative Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Full Psychological Assessments (60-90 minute)

Qualifications

HCPC
Registration
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2018 - present
British Psychological Society
BPS Member
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2018 - present
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Work experience

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Education

Strategic Therapy Centre (Barcelona - Arezzo)
Brief Strategic Therapy Master's degree
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2006 - 2007
Institut Superior d'Estudis Psicologics (ISEP) - Barcelona
Music Therapy Post-graduate Diploma
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2004 - 2005
Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)
Behavioural Medicine and Clinical Psychology Master's degree
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2002 - 2004