Hi I am Sandra,
Founder
A couple of years ago I had a breakdown after a broken heart, this was just the tip of the iceberg, since 2010 my journey of self-knowledge and life of awareness started. This forced me to confront myself, my EGO, my desires, fears, wounds, defence mechanisms, risky behaviours, etc. I lived in inner misery and hurt others, I experienced anxiety and depression firsthand, fortunately, there was always an inner warrior in me, a rebel who lifted me from the ground and pushed me to face life again. One day on my knees exhausted from suffering I decided to give up, that’s when something changed in my life; I screamed, I cried, and something happened!
For more than ten years I have dedicated myself to enhance my professional experience by specialising in the knowledge and analysis of mental processes, carrying out studies in psychology, counselling, mental health, alcohol and other drugs (addictions), and trauma, among others.
Additionally, I have advanced studies in spirituality from philosophies such as Hinduism, Christianity, Shamanism and Buddhism; I utilise some of its precepts from their theory and their practice. I have ventured into silent retreats (Vipassana), cleansing and healing with medicinal plants, intermittent fasting for a couple of months as well as continuous fasting for 15 days, daily Zen, contemplation, meditation practices, etc.
In my practice, the concept of health is holistic and integrative where the improvement of my client’s quality of life and interpersonal relationships results through my eclectic approach using evidence-based practices from traditional and non-traditional theories and therapeutic techniques: such as cognitive-behavioural, Gestalt, CAT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), mindfulness, TBCS (Solution Focused Brief Therapy), to name a few.
The fact that you have made it here is no coincidence, and if anything, you read in this space has resonated with you, I would like to invite you to allow me to support you in your process so that you can verify that a fulfilling life without suffering is possible!
As we embark on this beautiful journey:
Develop LOVE, ACCEPTANCE, self-compassion and SELF-ESTEEM.
Be more connected to yourself and have the confidence to be who you AUTHENTICALLY are on the inside.
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