Javier Calatrava

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

The longer I work as a therapist the more convinced I am that when I go into the therapy room I do not meet an issue, a problem, or a diagnosis; I meet a human being. And if we are going to work together, then I need to be seeing the client’s world (as far as I can) through the client’s eyes. So I hesitate to say that I specialise in any particular issue; I hope I specialise in listening deeply and with attention to human beings.

In my practice, I have had the opportunity to work with members of the LGBTQ+ community and to support many clients navigating challenges related to identity, relationships, and intimacy. I believe it is important to consider how experiences such as homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, sexism, and other forms of discrimination may affect one’s sense of self and identity.

Sexual identity:

Queer

Gender identity: Male

Gender history: As assigned at birth

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: No

Personal pronouns: he/him

Qualifications - Links to websites:

Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapy from CCPE, Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy, 2018.
Registered member of UKCP, 2019
Foundation Course in Group Analysis at Institute of Group Analysis, IGA, 2024

Foundation Course in Group Analysis at the IGA, Institute of Group Analysis, 2024

Languages English and Spanish.

Qualifications - Additional:

Award	Awarding body	Year of award

Experience and approach:

My approach to therapy is Integrative. It seems that no-one gets through life without experiencing some form of hurt. The therapeutic process is about acknowledging this, giving our feelings the space and validation they deserve. Indeed, it is often through contacting our difficult feelings that something new can come into being.

I’ve worked within NHS talking therapy services, and with various charitable organisations, supporting a diverse range of clients.