Meet your therapist
Susana Lara
Clinical Psychologist - Brief Strategic Therapist
Fixing things has always been my passion. Whether they’re practical challenges or personal struggles, I enjoy helping find clear and effective solutions. My dedication to analysing and addressing issues extends beyond physical repairs — it’s about helping people find meaningful answers to life’s challenges.
I still remember, as if it were yesterday, the first seminar I attended with Prof. Giorgio Nardone back in 2006. At that time, I was feeling a bit disillusioned with traditional psychological approaches and unsure whether truly effective therapy even existed. Then I discovered Brief Strategic Therapy (BST) — and it completely changed my view of psychology and human transformation. What first seemed almost like magic turned out to be the result of years of rigorous research, clinical precision, and real-world application.
BST is my primary approach. It is solution-focused, goal-oriented, and designed to create swift and lasting improvements. Together, we’ll identify and interrupt the patterns that keep difficulties in place and develop practical strategies to help you overcome obstacles and achieve your desired outcomes.
Originally from the vibrant city of Barcelona, I began a new chapter of my career in London in 2014. With over two decades of experience, I’ve helped individuals recover from a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety (all forms), OCD, depression, complex trauma and PTSD, grief, eating disorders, and relationship issues, among others. My background also includes extensive experience in neuropsychology, dementia care, psychosis, and other complex mental health conditions, which informs my understanding of how mind and behaviour interact.
I am honoured to be the only psychotherapist in the UK officially selected and affiliated by the Centro di Terapia Strategica in Arezzo, Italy, bringing this highly effective, evidence-based approach to clients in London and online. I work with individuals around the world in English, Spanish, and Catalan, providing experienced, compassionate, and results-oriented therapy wherever you are.
I’m here to guide you toward well-being and recovery — one step, one insight, and one strategy at a time.
Bachelor (Honours) Degree in Psychology • Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)
Behavioural Medicine and Clinical Psychology Master's degree • Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)
Brief Strategic Therapy Master's degree • Strategic Therapy Centre
Music Therapy Post-graduate Diploma • Institut Superior d’Estudis Psicologics (ISEP) - Barcelona
Brief Strategic Therapy Intensive Residential Training • Centro di Terapia Strategica Arezzo (CTS) - Italy