“Darkness or lack of clarity that clouds the mind.”
Why Bruma?
When we look up the meaning of Bruma (mist or fog in English), we find that among them is darkness or lack of clarity that clouds the mind.
I feel that this description and metaphor fit very well when we start feeling unwell. We feel like we don’t see clearly, we can’t see beyond. As if everything weighs more, overwhelmed.
Sometimes, we see everything dark, poorly lit, without a path or meaning, without a clear vision of reality. Or sometimes we just can’t see it at that moment and that’s okay too.
Sometimes we need darkness, in that darkness lies the light, like a firefly, if it weren’t dark we wouldn’t see it. It is there, in our darkness, where we recognize that something is not right. However, at these times it is difficult for us to see that we are also light and warmth. When we dare to overcome fear and our shadows, we see that there is something more, there are other colours after that fog.
I like to see my work as someone who accompanies you from the same place, we all suffer from the same things and I have also been there. I would like to be that place where you can rest, where you feel safe enough to open up, where you can be yourself. I will accompany you through the mist, so you can see the whole landscape with all its details and colours, so that the mist doesn’t cloud your ability to see clearly, so that you don’t miss anything.
When we observe the mist early over the sea or the mountain, we know that it will disappear in a few hours. Maybe everything still feels and looks grey, but at some point the colours will shine again to give way to a new moment.
Bruma is born from this idea, in a conversation with my mother near the sea. I would love to help you through your Bruma and accompany you to keep walking together.
Psychology Services
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If you have difficulty understanding and managing your emotions.
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If you feel lost or unmotivated.
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If you find it difficult to manage your thoughts.
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If you want to know yourself better, your patterns, and understand why you react or behave the way you do.
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If you are going through a life crisis.
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If you would like to learn to treat yourself with love and self-compassion and improve your self-esteem.
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If you need help processing traumatic events.
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If you are on an emotional roller coaster, experiencing stress and anxiety.
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If you have problems with food.
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If you want to learn to live consciously or start a personal growth process.
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If you have relationship problems.
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If you are experiencing burnout.
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If you identify with anxious attachment and want to learn how to have a healthy relationship with your partner.
Psychology Services
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If you have difficulty understanding and managing your emotions.
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If you feel lost or unmotivated.
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If you find it difficult to manage your thoughts.
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If you want to know yourself better, your patterns, and understand why you react or behave the way you do.
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If you are going through a life crisis.
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If you would like to learn to treat yourself with love and self-compassion and improve your self-esteem.
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If you need help processing traumatic events.
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If you are on an emotional roller coaster, experiencing stress and anxiety.
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If you have problems with food.
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If you want to learn to live consciously or start a personal growth process.
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If you have relationship problems.
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If you are experiencing burnout.
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If you identify with anxious attachment and want to learn how to have a healthy relationship with your partner.
My Approach
I use a human approach to guide you in finding peace and well-being. My goal is to accompany you in this process of self-knowledge and personal growth, helping you to find the source of your discomfort and promoting the development of new skills and strategies that allow you to face your difficulties in a more adaptive way. We will work from different areas, and it’s important for me that you understand how your nervous system works. I work from a holistic and integrative perspective that includes the mind, emotions, body, and spiritual dimension.
My Education and Training
I studied Psychology at the Complutense University of Madrid. After finishing my degree, I completed a Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology at the International University of La Rioja. I am specialised in sensoriomotor psychotherapy for trauma, emotional intelligence, eating disorders, and third-generation therapies. I have additional training in self-esteem, mindfulness and neurofeedback.
My work is based on an integrative approach, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and compassion-focused therapy and mindfulness. It’s always adapted to the needs of each individual because we are all unique human beings. I continue to learn and develop my skills continuously. I am passionate about this field, and I always strive to stay up-to-date in order to provide an updated service and practical techniques so that you have your toolbox for your daily life.
Story about me
My name is Laura Cordero López and I currently live on the peninsula, although part of my professional journey took place in Mallorca, which continues to be a very meaningful place in my story.
I have always felt a bit lost. When I was younger, I had no understanding of many of my emotions, and they caused me a lot of suffering. Somehow, I became interested in psychology. My inner voice told me, loud and clear, that it was a yes, even though I didn’t yet know why. I studied Psychology for five years in Madrid, but when I finished my degree, I still felt I hadn’t found the answers I was looking for. I knew I wanted to practice psychotherapy, but I didn’t feel ready yet, I felt there was still so much I needed to understand.
I went abroad without a clear direction, to a storybook-like city: Edinburgh. It was a grey, dark place where it rained constantly and there was barely any light in winter but I loved it. It invited you to stay indoors and reflect. There, for the first time, I felt truly seen, with both my light and my shadow, and that’s where I found myself. Those three years marked the beginning of my deepest personal journey of self-discovery, where I became interested in the spiritual dimension and in mindfulness. While there, I also worked for the first time with people with disabilities at Community Integrated Care an experience that completely changed the way I viewed the world and human beings. It was profoundly enriching.
When I returned to Spain to continue my training in General Health Psychology, I moved to Gibraltar, a place that undoubtedly left its mark on my heart. There, I worked as the Clinical Coordinator of a dementia care center (Meddoc Health Care). Working with older people was one of the greatest gifts of my career. I was fortunate to listen to their life lessons and perspectives, which enriched me both personally and professionally. Later, I moved to Alicante and worked as a psychotherapist at an international eating disorder center (Rise Treatment Centre), as well as within a multidisciplinary team at a day hospital in Benidorm (Espiral Centro Terapéutico).
After some years, life also led me to Mallorca, a very special place in my personal journey. There, I worked in international clinics such as The Balance Luxury Rehab and Mind Body Medicine, in both English and Spanish. It was also in Mallorca that my own project was born with great enthusiasm: Bruma Psicología.
I am now back living on the peninsula, where I continue to support people online and am in the process of creating my own in-person space.
I feel fortunate to have learned from so many different places and multicultural environments. They are a part of me, of my essence, and I wanted to share them with you, since my path of learning is what has brought me here to who I am today. As psychologists, we are our own tool; we need to refine ourselves, to know ourselves, and to find ourselves. All of these experiences have shaped me not only as a professional, but above all, as a person. Step by step, I have faced many of my fears. The best decisions of my life were made in fear and they led me to my best experiences. For me, knowledge only becomes wisdom when it is lived and practiced. This is what I have been integrating over the years: to understand our wonderful and complex inner world.
My way of accompanying and values
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For me, closeness is something important. You are not just someone, you are someone who is suffering. Our nervous systems are connected, and I feel and perceive your pain. We are human and we deserve that closeness in our difficult moments.
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I don't have absolute truth or all the answers. My job is to accompany you in discovering yours and to give you the right tools.
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I believe that you already have value simply for BEING yourself. Validating what we feel and who we are is crucial.
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I consider that we all need to be seen in our pain, to be seen as the person behind all the defense mechanisms we have used to survive. A compassionate look in those moments is healing.
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For me, showing authenticity during the process is also important. Showing our authentic version both in our good moments and in our not-so-good moments. Authenticity as a revolutionary act of self-love.
First Contact
In a first contact, I will conduct an initial interview to get to know you better and see how I can help you. I value and take care of the space so that it is a place where you feel safe. Listening, respecting, and showing compassion throughout the process are crucial to creating this space. I will invite you to tell me about the reason for your consultation and what you would like to work on. Based on the information collected and the design of a therapeutic plan, we will start the process. The number of sessions will always be adapted to your resources and needs.
One to one therapy
– Sessions are held in-person in the area of Gibraltar / La Linea/ Sotogrande.
– Sessions last between 50 and 60 minutes.
– My intention is for you to feel at home, I take care of the space so you can be comfortable, I’ll offer you a hot drink and a safe place to feel secure. Care is essential to me.
– The price per session is 65 euros.
Online therapy
– Online sessions are just as valid and effective nowadays.
– Sessions are conducted via Skype and you can connect from a computer, tablet, or even a phone. I recommend having headphones with a microphone and a quiet and distraction-free space where you feel comfortable to express yourself. Have a warm cup of tea or your favourite drink by your side and let’s begin.
– The price per session is 65 euros.
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