I'm Lua, your psychologist
Lua Marta Sáenz del Castillo
Member B-1920
I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in private practice, specializing in trauma and integrative psychotherapy. Throughout my career, I have supported many people through profound change processes, addressing emotional and relational difficulties, as well as traumatic experiences.
Academic training
I hold a degree in Psychology from the Autonomous University of Madrid and supplemented my training with various scholarships at the University of Kent (England) and the National University of Córdoba (Argentina). I completed postgraduate studies in Gestalt Psychotherapy and, with the aim of adding valuable resources to my integrative approach, I have specialized in EMDR, Focusing, IFS, EFT, and other cutting-edge therapies.
My training encompasses various psychotherapeutic approaches, including evidence-based, experiential, and body-oriented therapies. I integrate approaches such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Focusing, Gestalt Therapy, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and Cognitive Therapy, among others. This integration of models and tools allows me to tailor each therapeutic process to the individual; every therapy session is customized to meet the specific psychological needs of the person I work with.
My experience
I have extensive experience as a psychotherapist, both in private practice and collaborating with various organizations and insurance companies (Ocaso, RACC, and Legalitas). In addition, I have a long-standing teaching career, coordinating and delivering courses and workshops on different areas of psychology in Spain and abroad.
I understand psychotherapy as a space for profound self-discovery, where both symptoms and the emotional and physical roots of the experience are addressed. Often, what causes distress cannot be resolved solely through cognitive means; it needs to be acknowledged, listened to, felt, and processed at a deeper level. Therefore, my methodology is based on a holistic and integrative perspective in which mind, body, and emotions form an interconnected system.
In sessions, I pay special attention to each person's safety, presence, and pace, creating a space of utmost respect and trust. Every therapeutic process is unique. No two people are alike, nor are any two stories the same. My work consists of accompanying this process in a personalized way, helping to develop greater awareness, emotional regulation, and inner connection, thus facilitating profound and lasting transformations.
My goals are clear: to work on the symptoms so that suffering is transformed into peace and to foster a more authentic relationship with oneself, with others and with life itself.
Let's talk? Your well-being is important.
If you have any questions or need more information about our services, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm here to support you on your journey to emotional well-being. You can schedule an appointment, and I'll be happy to help.