CRISTINA MONTORO - Psychologist and integrative psychotherapist in Copenhagen

Supporting change processes with experience, training, and closeness

Since I began my journey in Psychology, I have sought ways to understand and support people in their personal processes. My vocation has led me to train in different therapeutic approaches and work with people of various ages, cultures, and life situations.

My story

A path of training and support

My story as a psychologist began in Madrid, where I completed my studies and took my first professional steps in various institutions. Since then, my career has led me to work with people from different cultures and contexts, specializing in supporting change processes and overall well-being.

My vocation for personal development and mental health has led me to work with:

Each story has allowed me to grow as a professional and enrich my clinical perspective to offer integrative and personalized therapy.

I currently reside in Copenhagen, where I work as a licensed psychologist, but my work is still connected with Spain, especially with Madrid, my city of origin.

My approach

Training, experience, and adaptation

I am a firm believer in continuous education. Psychology is constantly evolving, and my commitment to learning allows me to provide support based on the latest research and therapeutic methodologies.

Humanistic and Integrative Psychology

Person-centered therapy

Work with trauma and emotional regulation

Supervision and training for other professionals

Additionally, my international experience has allowed me to develop a multicultural perspective in my practice. I offer therapy in both Spanish and English, understanding the emotional and adaptation challenges that may arise when living in another country.

HOW CAN I SUPPORT YOU?

Psychological services for your emotional well-being

Anxiety, sadness, the feeling of being disconnected from yourself or others are not failures; they are signs that something inside needs to be listened to with attention and care.

Each person is unique, which is why my approach adapts to your story, circumstances, and needs.

These are the main ways I can support you:

Individual Therapy

Personalized sessions to address emotional and mental challenges, promoting personal well-being.

Couple Therapy

Sessions focused on improving communication and strengthening the relationship between couples.

Support for Mothers

Individual support for mothers and expectant mothers who wish to experience motherhood with awareness and develop a support network.

Expatriate Support

Therapy helps manage migration grief, loneliness, and culture shock.

Trauma

When the past affects your present, it is time to heal. Therapy helps regulate anxiety and regain emotional safety.

Grief and Separations

Losses require time and support. A safe space to navigate grief and rebuild with new tools and knowledge.

Personal growth for mothers

Find balance between motherhood and your personal development in a supportive space for self-discovery.

Grow Together - Couples Workshop

Strengthen your relationship with your partner through joint dynamics and exercises.

Sense of Belonging

Find your place and strengthen your connection with others in a supportive environment.

Self-awareness Workshop

Deepen your self-understanding and discover tools for personal growth.

Training and Conferences

Talks and workshops for teams and institutions on emotional well-being, stress management, and personal development.

Professional Supervision

Professional guidance for therapists seeking to improve their clinical skills.

TESTIMONIALS

What my patients say

These are some of the experiences of people who have found a safe space in my services to grow and heal.

Both individual and group therapy with Cristina not only gave me tools to be a better mother, but also helped me feel self-compassion and learn to love myself more, so I could share that love, patience, and understanding with others. My family and I will always be deeply grateful.

Cristina is a great professional and an even better person. I’ve been working with her for three years, and from day one, I’ve been able to express myself comfortably and confidently. Always attentive to my needs, she has helped me get to know myself and understand myself. Since I started personal therapy with her, I can clearly see how much I’ve grown personally, and since I started the personal development group, I’ve found a family where I feel heard and supported, in addition to the enrichment of having other perspectives. It’s a great experience meeting other people in an environment where, without prior contact, trust, respect, and understanding are the priority.

Working with Cristina helped me structure my mind between the rational and emotional sides. After a family issue, I was at a point where my mind was confused between thoughts and emotions, like a bottomless pit. By becoming aware of my emotions, the rational side was able to understand that my feelings were tied to the past, which was obstructing me from enjoying the present and starting to look toward the future. This exercise helped me understand the situation and connect and structure my mind in a way that I can embrace and accept the past and return to the present, where my positive feelings had been trapped. This way, I was able to turn depression, anxiety, and stress into freedom, happiness, and liberation that the present brings me, and the future awaits me.

Cristina has been my therapist for the past two years, both individually and through group sessions. It has been a process full of lessons, learning to love myself, discovering areas of personal growth that I had never dared to explore, improving my ability to handle personal relationships, and living day to day with gratitude for the people who accompany me in my life. I am very grateful to both Cristina and the people who have been part of the group sessions; each one has contributed their piece to this journey.

I am very happy with the sessions I’ve had with Cristina, both in group and individual sessions. Her approach is very holistic and dynamic. I really appreciated how she guided me smoothly from moments of discussion to exercises that involved my body, imagination, and creative flow. Also, very importantly, she’s also very good at explaining psychological concepts that I can use to process my experiences from an intellectual standpoint. Through my sessions with Cristina, I gained a lot of information and tools that have made a lasting positive change in my life.

Working with Cristina and the groups she has created is a life-changing experience. You will never feel alone, and you will have the perfect environment to grow within yourself and alongside others. If you're ready to dive deep into yourself and have the energy to grow with others, you are in the right safe space; you will feel like you belong, you will be valued with respect, and you will feel loved.

To respect the confidentiality of each patient, the testimonials are shown only with their initials and country.

Training, education, and experience

Current position:

Member of the Board of Dansk Psykodrama Selskab (Danish Psychological Association), Denmark.
Postgraduate in Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy (MA) – Instituto Galene of Madrid. Validated by EAP (European Association for Psychotherapy).

Training:

Certificate in Process Therapy Model (PTM) – PTM Spain and Taibi Kahler Associates.
Certificate in 101 Transactional Analysis Course – Transactional Analysis Association (ATA).
Expert in Psychodiagnostics and Psychopathology – Spanish Association of Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy and Counselling (APHICE).
Brainspotting – Brainspotting International.
International Art Therapy Course – Institut for Kunstterapi.
Training in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, Grief Process, Body Focusing, Mindfulness, Bioenergetic and Systemic Approach, and Somatic Integrative Trauma Therapy.
Training in Perinatal Psychology, postpartum depression, and support for mothers.

Experience:

University of Copenhagen – Institute of Psychology.
Hospital Gómez Ulla – Psychiatry Unit, Community of Madrid.
Health and Alternatives of Life Association (ASAV) – Spain.
Movement for Peace, Disarmament, and Freedom (MPDL).

Education:

Bachelor and Master’s degree in Psychology – Complutense University of Madrid & University of Copenhagen.
Postgraduate in Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy (MA) – Instituto Galene of Madrid. Validated by EAP (European Association for Psychotherapy).

Do you have any questions?

Write to me and let’s talk

If you feel you could benefit from a therapeutic process, but are still unsure about taking the step, there’s no rush. Sometimes, what we need first is a space to express what concerns us without feeling judged.

If you have questions about how the sessions work, what approach I use, or if your insurance covers treatment, I’d be happy to answer them. Write to me and together we will explore what the best path for you might be.

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