Pedro Garcisa

• • About me and my journey

Hola and welcome! I am Pedro, originally from the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. Ten years ago, I made London my new home, where I pursued and achieved my diploma in Counselling.

I am actively engaged in initiatives that promote diversity and enhance mental health support within the community. I have dedicated my career to supporting diverse communities, including working closely with charities that assist families impacted by Child Sexual Abuse, and providing support to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.

I'm a qualified counsellor trained in the Person-Centred Approach and proudly accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This ensures I meet high standards in my practice, all while keeping things real and relatable for my clients.

Beyond my core qualifications, I'm also part of the Creative Counsellors network. Here, we mix creativity into therapy, bringing fresh perspectives to traditional methods.

I'm committed to ongoing professional growth and have taken several specialised courses to better support my clients:

• • Working with Neurodivergent Clients: I recognise that neurodivergence, including ADHD and other cognitive differences, shapes the way individuals experience the world. My approach is informed by neuroaffirmative practices, creating a space where clients feel understood, valued, and supported in navigating challenges related to sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation, and communication differences.

• • Working with LGBTQIA+ Clients: I've focused on deepening my understanding and support for LGBTQIA+ clients, tuning into the specific challenges, and celebrating the diverse experiences within this community.

• •  Complex Trauma: I have specific training in tackling complex trauma, where I aim to help people find relief and regain control over their lives.

• • Anti-Oppressive Care: My practice is built on principles that reject oppression and embrace diversity, actively addressing and dismantling systemic barriers.

• • Working with Shame: I help people work through feelings of shame, which can be really tough but also transformative.

Struggles I commonly work with are stress, sexual problems, anxiety, depression, social stigma, relational issues, abuse, low self-esteem, panic attacks, intercultural difficulties, and LGBTQAI+ issues.

With a background in Fine Arts, I bring creativity to the core of my counselling methods. Inspired by the philosophy that ‘In diversity there is beauty and there is strength’ (Maya Angelou) my counselling practice is grounded in the principles of creativity and diversity.

I also offer multilingual counselling in both English and Spanish, creating a welcoming space for diverse backgrounds.