Alvaro Castellano
Hello, I’m Alvaro, a trainee integrative counsellor currently completing a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Sometimes we may find ourselves in challenging situations where we recognise that helping ourselves also means reaching out for support. In my experience, therapy can become a very valuable resource in those moments. I offer a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences openly and at your own pace.
I work in an integrative way, mainly combining humanistic and psychodynamic approaches. This means we may explore how past experiences and relationships may be connected to your current experiences, while also paying attention to what is going on for you in the here and now and in the therapeutic relationship. I see therapy as a collaborative process, where we work together to develop understanding, awareness and change that is meaningful for you.
Sessions with me tend to feel relaxed and natural. My aim is to create a space where you feel comfortable to talk, reflect and explore whatever you would like to bring, without pressure or expectations. We will move at your pace, and my hope is that you feel heard, understood and able to speak openly.
Alongside my counselling training, I bring experience as a performer, educator and support worker for people with learning disabilities. I am also a queer, neurodivergent person living with disabilities myself, which grounds my practice in cultural humility and shapes my understanding of identity, difference and the challenges people from different walks of life may face.
I am a registered student member of the BACP and I offer sessions in both English and Spanish.
