My name is Sámar Khalife Iglesias and I am a licensed psychologist, specialist in all types of identity therapy. I can accompany you in online or face-to-face sessions, in English and Spanish.

How I work

In therapy I work using an integrative approach, in which I cover the following methodologies in order to provide you with the necessary tools that best suit your needs.

Systemic therapy

Systemic therapy is a therapeutic approach that is applied in the treatment of disorders conceptualized as the expression of alterations in interactions, relational styles and communication patterns of a social group. That is, to treat the system as a whole.

The goal of systemic therapy is to understand the problems that occur in the systems and to change the dynamics of communication, etc. that are produced in them to obtain a greater sense of well-being for all the members that are a part of the system.

Mindfulness-based therapy

Mindfulness is focusing our attention on the present moment. It is a process to create awareness, focusing on what is happening “here and now”, accepting it as it is, without trying to change, or evaluate anything. Its concept is a fuller connection to the present. It is a practice to strengthen our concentration on what happens within us and what surrounds us.

The goal of mindfulness is to achieve a deep state of consciousness free of judgments about our sensations, feelings or thoughts, to pay attention to what is happening inside us at all times.

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you become aware of unhelpful or negative thoughts so that you can visualize demanding situations more clearly and respond to them more effectively.

The main objective of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is to help the person to solve the specific problem that has led them to the therapy and to prevent its reappearance.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment therapy emphasizes dialogue and the functional context and seeks acceptance and a non-judgmental attitude as a way to find well-being. Self-discovery and clarification of values are essential elements in this type of therapy, in which the client must ask themselves and question what kind of person they want to be, what is truly valuable in their lives and what beliefs and values they act upon.

It aims to create a rich and meaningful life for the client, accepting the pain that inevitably comes with it.

Therapy and self-compassion

Compassion-focused therapy helps those who struggle with shame and self-criticism that can result from early experiences of abuse or neglect. It also teaches clients to cultivate compassion and self-compassion skills, which can help regulate mood and generate feelings of security, self-acceptance, and comfort.

It helps the client develop skills such as compassion, self-compassion, and mindfulness. They are usually given assignments to practice these skills during non-session days.

Testimonials

Expat family that was living in Spain

Samar is a gifted therapist who has helped my wife and I deal with and overcome marital challenges. She has also helped my wife and I on individual levels; helping us process and manage our own personal challenges. Samar is an incredibly empathetic listener and shows the highest levels of professionalism. Samar also provides practical and effective tools to help overcome individual or marital issues in a pragmatic manner. She often shares relevant documentation and literature which provides an additional channel to reference in a holistic approach to individual and collective improvement. My wife and I are very grateful to have met Samar.
Anonymous

My sessions with Sámar quickly helped me to achieve my goals: learning how to set boundaries, live a more present life, and dealing with burnout. Sámar has a very effective and empathetic way of helping you understand the cause of the issues you experience, and pushes you in the right direction to reflect on them and find solutions. I could quickly confide in Sámar and never felt judged, she is really easy to talk to. I highly recommend Sámar’s services to anyone who’s looking for psychological support.