www.mariajromero.co.uk

MY JOURNEY

My journey into psychotherapy began in my country of origin, Spain, where I trained as a psychologist. This was a five-year course with a speciality in clinical psychology and an emphasis on CBT principles.

After my degree, I decided to come to the UK and continue my training in psychotherapy. In 2002, I was awarded a Diploma and a Masters in Gestalt Psychotherapy, and afterwards I did a Diploma in clinical Supervision at the Gestalt Centre.

Working with children

Certificate in Couples Therapy with Relational Change

Externship in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy

Course on Attachment theory at the Bowlby Centre in London.

As part of my ongoing professional development, I continue attending other training courses and other self-reflective activities.

Since 2020, I have been involved with IPsiG, the International Institute of psychopathology and gestalt psychotherapy in Italy, studying Phenomenological Gestalt Psychopathology and Field

Other training courses I have completed :

Perspective in contemporary relational Gestalt Therapy. This is an international training over several years and has involved online and in person seminars as well as week-long residentials in Italy.

In 2025-26, I completed the Cape Cod training program with Gisc, Gestalt International Study Centre, working with individual, couples, families and teams as a way of expanding my skill and abilities with dyads and groups.

Where I’ve worked and support I’ve given

I have worked in settings including the NHS, Higher Education and the private sector, offering counselling, psychotherapy and Supervision for individuals and couples for more than 30 years.

In my work as a counsellor for an NHS Trust, I supported women and couples dealing with issues around pregnancy difficulties, and IVF treatment. I also saw women dealing with the effects of difficult gynaecological procedures, termination of pregnancies and also being diagnosed as HIV positive before or at the time of becoming pregnant. Part of my role included training midwives, nurses and doctors on all aspect of caring for women during pregnancy experiencing a sudden diagnosis of HIV and the effects in their lives.

Subsequently, for more than 10 years, I worked in Higher Education supporting students and staff who were experiencing difficulties such as lack of confidence, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, panic attacks and relationship issues.

As a Spanish person living in the Uk, I have always been interested in working with people from different cultures. A third of my work currently is with Spanish-speaking individuals and bilingual couples. Some of the issues they present are to do with communication and relationships, living in a new culture, identity, and belonging to name a few.

CONTACT

You are very welcome to contact me by email or telephone to arrange a time to speak.

I will aim to respond within 48 hours. I can be reach on:

Mobile: 07772 519277

Email: maria@mariajromero.co.uk