Kintsugi Psychotherapy. From Scars to Wholeness
Welcome to Kintsugi Psychotherapy Practice.
I am so glad you have found your way here.
I am Marta Carbajo, a Gestalt psychotherapist with extensive experience working with individuals, groups and intimate partners.
I offer a warm, supportive space for exploration and growth. My approach is grounded in curiosity, openness, and a genuine commitment to meeting you where you are in life. Together, we will create a collaborative relationship where your experiences, emotions, and unique perspective can be fully understood and valued.
Whether you are navigating a particular challenge, feeling stuck, or simply seeking to deepen your self-awareness, our work will unfold at your pace. Sessions are tailored to your needs, providing a compassionate and non-judgemental environment where meaningful change becomes possible.
I offer sessions in central London (King’s Cross, Islington, and Angel), Stevenage, and online.
Education and Credentials
My background is originally in Linguistics and Translation, which is a passion I have transferred into my practice by offering therapy in English, Spanish and Italian.
I hold a Master’s degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy from The Gestalt Centre and London Metropolitan University and I am an accredited member of UKCP, BACP and UKAGP.
I work in a variety of settings. Besides my private practice I manage a mental health charity in London and run therapy groups and workshops.
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Therapeutic Approach
I believe in a holistic, client-centred approach that focuses on the present moment, supporting you to become more aware of your emotions and experiences. Together, we will explore your inner world in a supportive, non-judgemental space where growth and self-awareness can thrive.
By working through past narratives and relational patterns, we will rewrite what no longer serves you, fostering lasting change. I also use an embodied approach, inviting you to tune into your body for deeper insights that can’t always be put into words.
Whatever brings you to therapy, we will explore it with curiosity and care, creating a safe environment for personal growth and healing. I believe in the transformative power of relationships whether is invididually as part of a group or in a partnership.
If you would like to learn more about group or intimate partners work in Central London and you can read more about it in the section Groups and Intimate Partners.
Sessions
Individual Therapy Sessions
Individual therapy offers a safe, one-on-one space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours at your own pace.
With years of experience managing mental health services, including working in forensic settings, I have supported clients through a wide range of challenges, including ADHD, trauma, addiction, and identity issues.
Whether you're seeking brief therapy to address a specific concern or longer-term support to explore deeper issues, I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
**For couples sessions please check the couples and groups
page..
My Location
I work face to face in Central London, Kings Cross and Islington areas. I also work online.
Fees
Individual sessions are £80 for a 50-minute session, available in Central London, Stevenage or online at a consistent time each week.
Couples sessions are £140 for 60 minutes, available in Central London, Stevenage, or online.
For group therapy details, please visit the Groups and Intimate Partners section for dates and pricing.
I also offer a limited number of low-cost spaces—please enquire for more information.
After our initial session, if we both feel we are a good fit, we will discuss how long we wish to work together.
Contact
If you’d like to arrange an introductory call, book an initial session in Central London, Stevenage, or online, or have any questions about group therapy, please fill out the form below. I aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.
Your contact details are kept strictly confidential, and I use secure phone and email services to ensure your privacy.
All enquires are usually answered within 48 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can schedule an appointment by contacting me via email or by phone at 07871958276. Alternatively, you can fill out the contact form on the website, and I will get back to you to arrange a suitable time.
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and assess your situation and goals for the therapy as well as your current circumstances.
It is also an opportunity to ask as many questions as needed and consider whether we are a good fit to work together. During this session, I will gather personal information and will ask you questions to gain a better understanding of your reasons to seek therapy and how this relates to your wider context.
The following session will be the opportunity for us to explore further, and decide if this kind of therapy is supportive for you, how long we would like to work together for and what we will be focusing on.
Yes, the therapy sessions are completely confidential. Information shared in therapy sessions is protected by privacy laws and ethical guidelines. I subscribe to the UKCP code of ethics.
Exceptions to confidentiality include the following situations:
- Where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, or if there is a legal obligation to disclose information. I would discuss this with you previously whenever possible.
- I regularly discuss my work with a clinical supervisor, this is a standard practice and it enables me to provide the best possible support to you.
I offer individual therapy and group therapy. Individual therapy focuses on one-on-one sessions to address personal issues, while group therapy involves working with a small group of individuals with similar concerns in a supportive environment.
Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment. It involves exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to gain self-awareness and understand how past experiences influence current behaviour. Gestalt takes into account the holistic view of a person and their situation.
Gestalt is a relational therapy where the therapist aims to create a safe environment for the client to explore through dialogue, embodiment, creativity and the therapeutic relationship. Gestalt sees the client as the expert in their own experience and situation and Gestalt therapists aim to support clients to look at their ability to respond (response-ability) to find support and agency.
Gestalt’s focus is to enhance awareness and improve understanding of how we relate to others and ourselves, how we hold information in our bodies and what messages are available for us when we experience through the body as well as through dialogue. This can also be done through experimentation and creativity drawing from many sources.
Counselling and psychotherapy are both forms of talk therapy aimed at helping individuals with their mental health and emotional issues, but there are key differences between the two in terms of scope, duration, focus, and techniques used. Furthermore, Counselling is an undergraduate training, whereas psychotherapy is postgraduate training and twice in length.
Counselling tends to be short-term, and problem focused on a specific area. A goal will be set at the beginning and the therapy will focus on achieving that goal specifically.
Psychotherapy is often long term, ranging from a few months to a few years and aims to address deeper issues such as underlying psychological patterns, emotional difficulties, and longstanding issues that may be rooted in the past and how these affect the person in the present. We all have learnt ways to cope with challenges and demanding situations, which we feel may not serve us anymore. In psychotherapy, the client alongside the therapist can delve into these and explore what the function of those mechanisms are, gaining awareness and agency on making more informed choices. Psychotherapy encourages people to express and embrace their feelings leading to more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. Despite these differences, there is significant overlap between counselling and psychotherapy. Both aim to improve mental health and well-being, and the choice between the two often depends on the individual's needs, the severity of their issues, and their personal preferences.
The truth is that due to societal and sometimes cultural stigma, having therapy can be a source of shame making it more challenging for people to take the first step. If you find yourself in this page and you are reading this, congratulations! You have already taken the first step.
If you are experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or stress, struggling with relationships, or finding it difficult to cope with daily life, therapy might be beneficial. Therapy can help anyone seeking personal growth or support during difficult times by providing a safe and non-judgmental space to explore any issues openly and with the support of the therapist.
The duration of therapy varies for each individual. Some people may benefit from short-term therapy (a few weeks or months), while others may find long-term therapy (several months to years) more helpful. The length of therapy depends on your specific needs and goals.