Mrs Maria Garcia

I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience helping adults with a range of mental health issues, including addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I completed my professional training in Psychology in 2012, followed by a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. Additionally, I have completed specialist training in addictions, eating disorders and trauma. I have experience working in the public sector as well over ten years in the private sector, during which I have worked in two of the leading private mental health hospitals in London. Furthermore, I have experience working with children, as well as facilitating group and couples therapy. My training as a psychologist allows me to draw on a wide range of evidence-based psychological models such as cognitive behavioural therapy, systemic therapy, psychodynamic therapy and humanistic therapy. My approach is integrative, underpinned by a strong relational element, where the therapeutic relationship is the first step in facilitating psychological change and growth. I believe therapy should be founded on respect, empathy and an understanding that we all experience difficulties and have the potential to overcome challenges. In addition to my clinical work, I have held senior management positions at various private healthcare organisations, where I was responsible for the leadership, development and operational management of psychological services, including addiction and eating disorders services, and general acute mental health services. I am registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) as a Clinical Psychologist, as well as with the BPS (British Psychological Association) and the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). I am also a member of the Spanish official association of psychologists (COP Madrid). My practice complies with the ethical and professional guidelines of these organisations, and I have full DBS (CRB) Certification, professional indemnity insurance and regular clinical supervision.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2001–2007
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de València (GB)

2. 2007–2011
   Residency · Psychology

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)

3. 2011–2012
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   AP-HP Paris, FR

1. 2011-09–2012-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychology

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 9 · i10: 12

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes

   Mrs Maria Garcia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.2218/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 165

2. Outcomes of Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mrs Maria Garcia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.1214/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 143

3. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes

   Mrs Maria Garcia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.5660/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 65

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