Dr. Marta de Madariaga Lopez, MSc, DClinPsy, CPsych, AFBPsS.

(she/her/hers)

Online Therapy

About Me

I am a BPS Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and registerered with the Health and Care Professions Council with more than twenty years of experience. As a highly motivated and dedicated professional, I have provided psychological services within the National Health Service and as an independent practitioner in the United Kingdom since 2001. I am experienced in using psychological therapies to help alleviate emotional distress across the lifespan. I am skilled in working with symptoms associated to mayor diagnosis such as depression, stress, anxiety, PTSD, phobias, chronic pain and headaches as well as permanent Post-Concussion syndrome, attachment functioning, interpersonal difficulties and relationship issues. I am particularly interested in understanding internal as well as external factors that might have convened at this time and that may play a fundamental role in the way you are currently feeling. Some of these internal factors might include cognition (e.g., memory, attention, planning and organisational skills) sleep, hormones, pain, nutrition, movement/exercise and your ability to self-sooth. External aspects include climate change, abuse, relationships, work and social life amongst others. Although, I have worked in-person with people for most of her career and is happy in this approach, I now mainly offer interventions online. I see the use of technology as an opportunity to connect with people in ways that have not been possible in the past. I feel that this mode of working offers greater choice, accessibility and creativity as well as efficiency in meeting your goals. Please, email me to request an initial consultation.

Education & Experience

I am trained in a number of therapeutic modalities including CBT, Compassion Focussed and Acceptance, Mindfulness, Systemic, EMDR, Psychodynamic, Schema, and Attachment. I employ trauma-informed approaches integratively to understand the complex and pervasive impact of trauma on a person’s worldview, and to suit your needs and experience within the foundations of our therapeutic alliance. My commitment to professional growth is evident through my pursuit of continuous learning and development and my involvement in research projects that has allowed me to stay at the forefront of the latest developments in the field of clinical psychology. I provide consultancy and clinical supervision to other professionals. Iam a registered supervisor with the British Psychological Society and EMDR consultant in Training. I have offer support in planning and development of clinical psychology training and have lectured at the University of Oxford, University of Brighton and Canterbury Christ Church University as well as other academic establishments in England, Mexico, and Spain.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

• Committee member – SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMMITTEE (EMDR UK ASSOCIATION) • Secretary Committee Member – CLIMATE CHANGE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (EMDR UK ASSOCIATION) • Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPS - BPS membership no. 093783) • Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC membership no. PYL04911) • Registered Expert Witness with the BPS • Registered Supervisor with the BPS • EMDR UK and Ireland Association (Membership no. D0228) • EMDRIA • EMDR Spain Association • British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Brain Injury
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Injuries
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Expats
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Group
  • Seniors
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English
  • Spanish

Insurance

  • Cigna

AXA, BUPA, WPS, AVIVA