About me
Hi, I'm Cristina
My core specialities include Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Integrative Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). For couples, my work draws on Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) and The Gottman Method.
Alongside my core specialities, I integrate a range of additional therapeutic approaches according to each client's individual needs and clinical formulation. These include traditional Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), somatic EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Transgenerational Therapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Influenced by Carl G. Jung, who famously wrote, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate,” my therapeutic aim is to help individuals develop a deeper awareness and understanding of the unconscious patterns that shape their emotions, relationships, and behaviours.
This deeper understanding can create greater emotional regulation, resilience, self-compassion, and the possibility of meaningful and lasting change.
Beyond my private practice, I remain actively engaged in research with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the Neuroscience Department at the University of Oxford, and the National Health Service (NHS).
I came to Cristina when my 5-year-old was struggling emotionally after my divorce. She helped me understand my child’s needs and respond with more calm and connection. With her guidance, I became more confident and attuned as a mother. The changes in my child and our relationship have been truly meaningful. I’ll always be grateful for her support during such an important time.
When I first met Cristina, my life felt like it was falling apart as a parent, partner, and adult. Working with her through the CAT approach helped me understand my patterns and break unhelpful cycles. Her guidance gave me greater confidence and control over my life. I’m now happier and better equipped to handle life’s challenges. I’m incredibly grateful for her support and would highly recommend her.
Working with Cristina has been a truly life-changing experience. She created a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where I felt heard and understood. Her guidance helped me better understand my thoughts and manage my anxiety and OCD. I learned effective ways to cope with my obsessions and compulsions. I’m incredibly grateful for her support and would highly recommend her.
I came to Cristina when my addiction was affecting my relationships, confidence, and life. She helped me understand the emotions, experiences, and beliefs behind my behaviour. For the first time, I gained clarity and learned healthier ways to cope with difficult moments. Her approach was compassionate, honest, and challenging when I needed it. I’m grateful for the strength, clarity, and direction I gained through therapy.
After being diagnosed with EUPD, I felt relieved to have an explanation but unsure where to turn next. Working with Cristina helped me understand my patterns and see that my diagnosis didn’t define me. For the first time, I felt truly understood and seen. I’m now more emotionally stable, connected to others, and hopeful about my future. I’ll always be grateful for Cristina’s warmth, insight, and support.
For years, I thought constant anxiety was simply part of who I was. Working with Cristina helped me realise that anxiety didn’t have to control my life. I now feel calmer, sleep better, and no longer avoid things that once felt impossible. Cristina is warm, thoughtful, and incredibly skilled. Reaching out to her was one of the best decisions I’ve made.
What makes Cristina exceptional is her ability to see what lies beneath the surface. Through EMDR and somatic work, she helped me reach places I had never been able to access through words alone. Her clinical intuition, depth and remarkable presence made a profound difference in my life