Exploring Your Depths: The Journey of Long-Term, Humanistic Counselling in Madrid

Hello, I’m Adam. In my practice here in Madrid, I meet many people who are adept at managing the surface of their lives. Yet, they speak of a lingering feeling a sense of being adrift, of repeating unhelpful patterns, or of a quiet dissonance between who they are and who they feel they should be. If you’re reading this, you might be seeking something deeper than strategies to cope. You might be ready to understand the roots.

Short-term therapies have their vital place, but some questions require space and time to unpack: Why do I keep ending up in the same relational dynamics? Where does this critical inner voice come from? What truly gives my life meaning? This is where the journey of long-term, integrative humanistic counselling begins.

What is Long-Term Integrative Humanistic Counselling?

Think of it not as a course with a syllabus, but as a dedicated, collaborative exploration of you. There is no fixed end date; we work at a pace that respects the complexity of your inner world.

Humanistic at its core, this approach believes in your innate capacity for growth and self-direction. I won’t see you as a set of symptoms, but as a whole person. Our work is built on genuine empathy, unconditional positive regard, and my deep trust that you are the expert on your own life.
Integrative means I thoughtfully blend this foundation with insights from other models. We might use Psychodynamic perspectives to understand how your past informs your present. Existential ideas can help us confront questions of freedom, choice, and meaning. The focus, however, remains on your lived experience and your potential for becoming more authentically yourself.

Who is This For?

This path is for those ready to engage in a profound process of self-discovery. It is particularly resonant for:

Expats & Internationals grappling with questions of identity, belonging, and the profound “Who am I here?” beyond the initial adventure.
Individuals dealing with the long-term impacts of childhood experiences, complex trauma, or emotional neglect.
Those feeling a persistent sense of emptiness, anxiety, or “stuckness” that hasn’t shifted with short-term interventions.
Anyone wishing to explore their patterns in relationships, work, and life to build a more fulfilling, conscious future.

What to Expect in Our Sessions Together

In our warm, confidential space in Madrid (or online), you will have the rare opportunity to speak freely, without judgement. I will listen not just to your words, but for the emotions and histories beneath them.

We will:

Create a Safe, Consistent Relationship: The therapeutic bond itself becomes a model for trust and understanding.
Explore Origins: We’ll gently examine how your early experiences shaped your worldview and behaviours.
Process Emotions: We’ll give space to feelings that may have been buried grief, anger, fear so they can be acknowledged and integrated.
Clarify Values & Meaning: We’ll look at what truly matters to you, aligning your life more closely with your authentic self.

Why an English-Speaking Therapist for Depth Work?

For deep, long-term work, the nuance of your first language is invaluable. It allows you to access and articulate primal emotions, cultural nuances, and subtle memories with precision and ease. My own background in multicultural South London and my personal journey of development ensure you are met with understanding, not judgement.

Beginning the Journey

This is an investment in your fundamental wellbeing. We begin with an open-ended conversation and commit to meeting weekly, building a relationship where profound exploration can occur. My standard fee for individual long-term counselling is €60 per session.

If you feel a pull towards understanding yourself on a deeper level, to not just manage life but to truly engage with it, I invite you to reach out.

To discuss beginning this exploratory journey, please contact me for a confidential conversation at [email protected] or call 689 91 84 79.