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I am a Clinical and Cognitive
Psychologist-Psychotherapist, specialised in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
and EMDR for trauma/ PTSD. I studied and obtained my degrees and training in
Psychology in Canada (McGill University) and in France (Université Lyon 2,
Université Paris 5 & EHESS), and established a private practice in Paris in
2008, providing therapy for a range of issues to the international (expats,
students, immigrants) and local communities.
I now provide psychotherapy online and in Malaga (in the downtown Soho district)
in English, French and Spanish to adults.
Types of Therapy
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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
(CBT) : These therapies have been studied and evaluated over time and have
proven their efficacy for a wide-range of psychological and social problems.
Treatment tends to be rather short-term (a few months to one or two years
depending on the problem(s)) and improvement can generally be noted after
only a few sessions. Therapy is interactive and based on collaboration
between therapist and client. I also use other approaches stemming from CBT
such as Schema Therapy, Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
(ACT).
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I am a member of AFTCC:
Association Française de Thérapie Comportementale et Cognitive: (French CBT
association).
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing): This effective and validated approach was originally
developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following stressful
and often life-threatening events such as accidents, natural disasters or
intentional violence. Today this therapy can be extended to other
situations, such as early verbal/ psychological abuse by parents or peers,
that may nonetheless be just as psychologically harmful, and often linked to
limiting behaviours, phobias, panic attacks, confidence and self-esteem
issues.
Types of Problems Treated
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Adjustment/ Phase of
Life problems
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Relationship
difficulties (couple, family, colleagues…)
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Self-esteem issues
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Self-confidence issues
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Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder (OCD)
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Burn-out/ Bore-Out
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To make an appointment:
Please contact me by email
valvenpsy@yahoo.fr
If you would like to speak on the phone and have any specific questions please
send me an email with your phone number and I will reach out to you.
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Languages: English, French and
Spanish
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Face-to-face: downtown Malaga
(Soho district, 29001)
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Online: Zoom/ Skype/ Facetime
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