Pedro Garcia

• Hola and welcome! I'm Pedro (he/him)

I'm a qualified counsellor trained in the Person-Centred Approach, a way of working that values empathy, trust, and acceptance. Originally from Barcelona, I now work in London, offering both in-person and online sessions in English and Spanish.

Many of the people I support are:

• LGBTQIA+ people looking for a space where they don鈥檛 have to explain themselves
• Men who feel pressure to stay strong or keep emotions in
• Those who experience the world differently, including ADHD, sensory overwhelm, or other forms of neurodivergence
• People carrying trauma that keeps replaying in the body and mind
• Individuals navigating shame, cultural disconnection or identity struggles

During our sessions, we create a space to breathe, to show up just as you are, without needing to perform or hold it all together. We work gently and at your pace, making sense of your experiences and building self-trust along the way. 

If you鈥檝e ever been told to stay quiet, stay strong, or fit in ( even when it hurt) this is a place to unlearn that. A space to feel seen, supported, and understood.

• Embracing opennes: My approach to therapy

I believe therapy isn鈥檛 about fixing you, it鈥檚 about making room for the parts of yourself that haven鈥檛 always felt safe to be seen. We鈥檒l explore the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that shape your life, building self-understanding and trust along the way.

I believe deeply in the connection between mind and body, a principle that is central to my counseling practice. This can be especially helpful if you feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, numbness, or overwhelm.

Our sessions are a place to:

• Make sense of confusing thoughts or emotions
• Explore identity, belonging, and self-worth
• Unpack past experiences without being re-traumatised
• Feel safe to speak openly, maybe for the first time
• Build emotional resilience and self-trust

If you鈥檙e looking for a therapist who celebrates diversity and works with compassion, creativity, and depth, I鈥檇 love to hear from you.

• What I Bring to Our Work Together

I'm a qualified counsellor trained in the Person-Centred Approach and proudly accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (麻豆原创). 

Alongside my private practice, I also support NHS clients and work with charities supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as well as migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

I'm part of the Creative Counsellors network, a community that integrates creativity into therapy, offering fresh and accessible ways to connect with emotion and insight.

I鈥檝e completed additional training to support:

• LGBTQIA+ clients navigating identity, stigma, or belonging
• Men鈥檚 mental health, especially around silence, shame, and emotional expression
• Neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD or sensory sensitivities
• Survivors of complex trauma and abuse
• People working through deep feelings of shame
• Those facing cultural or systemic barriers to mental wellbeing

My background in Fine Arts brings a multicultural and creative lens to the therapy room, helping clients connect their personal stories with strength, meaning, and possibility.

• Therapy changed my life: that's why I am here.

Therapy helped me see there was nothing wrong with me, just parts of me that needed compassion. What first brought me to therapy was the need to feel understood, not judged, not 鈥渇ixed,鈥� but truly seen. My thoughts, feelings, and behaviours all made sense once I had space to look at them with kindness and curiosity, rather than shame.

Therapy gave me the chance to understand where my struggles came from. I could finally see how my beliefs were shaping how I responded to life, and that I didn鈥檛 have to stay stuck in old patterns. Most importantly, I realised that change doesn鈥檛 come from trying to be someone else or running away from my feelings: it starts when we accept who we are, with compassion.

• Location and first steps

I offer counselling sessions online, by email, over the phone, or in-person to best accommodate your preferences. My welcoming counselling rooms are conveniently located in Greenwich town centre, right next to the Cutty Sark DLR station, and in Waterloo, just a 10-minute walk from Waterloo station

Taking the step to begin therapy can feel challenging, but it鈥檚 also a powerful act of self-care. To make it easier, I offer a free 20-minute introductory chat via phone/Zoom. This is a relaxed space for us to connect, discuss your needs, and explore whether I鈥檓 the right counsellor for you.

• Fees

To ensure accessibility, I offer a range of pricing options: 

• Online/phone sessions: 拢65
• Face-to-face sessions: 拢80, due to counselling room rental charges.
• Concession rate: 拢48.75 per session

Concession Rates

Concession spaces are available for individuals who may benefit from a reduced fee. This includes:

• Students
• Individuals on a low income
• NHS staff
• Survivors of domestic violence or/and Sexual violence
• Pensioners and retirees
• Veterans and military personnel
• Carers
• People living with disabilities or chronic health conditions
• Single parents facing financial hardship
• Other individuals from vulnerable or marginalised groups

Please note that concession rates are available only for online sessions.

Spaces are limited and often in high demand. If you believe you may be eligible, please contact me directly to discuss availability and how we can work together.

Payment is processed via bank transfer or online invoice. You will receive an invoice via email once your session is booked and confirmed.