Psychologists in Benalmádena professional profile
«We care about your needs because there is a message to understand and in that there is comfort»
I’m delighted to be able to assist you
I am Catalina, founding director of Brilo Psychologists. Our goal is to increase your quality of life with the emotional well-being you can develop through Psychological Therapy.
Our profile as professionals is characterized by a high qualification with the therapeutic skills provided by the human factor and experience. Therefore, every psychologist who works with us is carefully selected.
If you need professional advice, you can find us at our facilities in Benalmádena or book an appointment with one of our online psychologists.
Dulce López Mateos
Psicóloga Sanitaria y Consellor
English speaking Psychologist and Counsellor. Individual, couples and Family Therapy.
Nº COL: AO-012248
My Experience
I am Dulce, I became a psychologist more than 20 years ago. After completing the Master in Psychotherapy, I knew I wanted to focus my career on clinical work, supporting families, adults and children experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological and behavioural issues.
It is a huge privilege to have gotten to know such a multitude of people. I have worked in many public and private organizations supporting people enduring anxiety, depression and other psychological difficulties. I have supported young people going through life transitions, children with behavioural issues and people of all ages who have suffered traumatic events, abuse or violence.
My passion for learning and improving my practice led me to the UK, where I completed my Counselling studies and worked in voluntary sectors, private practice and local authorities for almost eight years. I thoroughly enjoyed working with people from all over the world as part of my job for Lincolnshire County Council. I also gained invaluable experience while supporting people facing terminal and chronic illnesses, as well as grieving family members.
Now I am based in Spain again, having learnt a lot about what it means to be a non-native, and I am ready to keep learning and doing what I am most passionate about.
My approach and phylosophy
Through the years, I have learned that each and every person who goes to therapy, children and adults alike, are unique in their strengths and difficulties. My practice is rooted in a collaborative and relational style focused on identifying those strengths and supporting personal growth. My job is to create a safe space where people can find their very own resources and solutions, with the help of the techniques, strategies and approaches that I might have acquired throughout my years of experience.
My approach is systemic and integrative, taking into consideration every aspect of the person, as well as their family and social context. I draw from the different schools of thought and I use a wide variety of techniques and strategies for working on emotions, behaviours, thoughts, identity, and body sensations.
Education
General Health Psychologist.
Associate at the Illustrious College of Psychologists of Eastern Andalusia COPAO, Nª AO-12248.
✎ MBritish Psychological Society Member.
✎ LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
University of Salamanca.
✎ MASTER IN PSYCHOTHERAPY: COUPLES AND FAMILY THERAPY
University of Salamanca.
✎ PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING. BTEC LEVEL 5.
Person-Centered Approach.
United Kingdom.
✎ FONGOING EDUCATION/b>
I am constantly training and updating my knowledge on Evidence-Based Third Generation Therapies, body-oriented therapies, child development, attachment, gender-based violence, trauma, inmigration process and grief.
María Catalina Briñez Lozada
Clinical Psychologist
Director of Brilo Psychologists Specialist in Clinical, Legal and Forensic Psychology.
Nº COL: AO-06951
My Experience
Since I finished my Psychology degree, I have worked in various fields of Clinical Psychology and Health while continuing my education. I have had the opportunity to work in hospitals in the External Clinical Psychology Consultation area, Foundations for Families with Addiction Problems, University Psychological Care Services and Psychology Offices.
These experiences have allowed me to come into contact with the complex and extraordinary reality of our emotional world with people of different ages, contexts and individual characteristics, where I have grown with each of them but above all I have marveled with all that young children and adults can achieve when they see their potential and their path clearly.
My approach and philosophy
I have observed that to be human is to be able to experiment, learn and change even in the most difficult situations and it is very gratifying to be part of it.
Psychological therapy consistes of integrating in a harmonious way our experiences with our feelings, emotions, actions, thoughts and physical reactions according to a personal objective that is mediated by our history and expectations.
For me, the therapeutic link, empathic listening and scientific observation are the paths that allow us to understand the cause behind the symptom and advance the achievement of our objectives. As each person has their own context, I focus on individual differences depending on their circumstances.
In order to address psychological therapy from a holistic perspective, my focus is on Contextual Psychology where various third generation therapies are applied. These have a scientific and integrative basis for people with approaches that have proven more effective such as Cognitive Behavioural therapy.
Education
Licensed Psychologist, Associate at the Illustrious College of Psychologists of Eastern Andalusia COPAO, No. AO-06951.
✎ DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Clinical Psychology Degree, High Quality International Accreditation Degree. University of La Sabana, certified by the Official Spanish University Degree in Psychology.
✎ ESPECIALIZATION IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Evidence-based evaluation and intervention to solve internalizing, externalizing, and family problems of children and adolescents. University of La Sabana.
✎ MASTERS DEGREE IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
Double Degree in Clinical Psychology and Research. Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment of the University of Malaga Department.
✎ CRIMINAL AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPERT WITNESS
Determining from the legal psychology point of view the situations that may arise in the field of law. University of Valencia.
✎ PERMANENT PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Ongoing research in evidence-based third-generation therapies, neuroscience approach and integrative approaches on recurrent psychological problems in Health and Clinical Practice.
BRILO Psychologists
Facilities
Ambience is very important as it facilitates interaction and relaxation in therapeutic sessions. We have spaces adapted for different ages and different types of sessions, as well as access and toilets for people with reduced mobility.
We want you to feel free, confident, calm and safe from the moment you enter our Centre enabling you to take these feelings with you when you leave.
At BRILO Psychologists
we care.
Our team of collegiate professionals with more than 10 years of experience will treat you with empathy, understanding and without judgment. We offer therapy sessions that will improve your quality of life, giving you the tools to make you personally grow and feel better about yourself.
In our centre in Benalmadena we have created a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, with flexible schedules tailored to you. Come and meet us.
Our team of collegiate professionals with more than 10 years of experience will treat you with empathy, understanding and without judgment. We offer therapy sessions that will improve your quality of life, giving you the tools to make you personally grow and feel better about yourself.
In our centre in Benalmadena we have created a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, with flexible schedules tailored to you. Come and meet us.
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