Barbara Godoy
Psychotherapist in London

Barbara Godoy is an Existential Psychotherapist and founder-director of Therapy Harley Street. She currently practices Individual therapy and Couples' therapy since 2004, and also leads Therapy Groups and Courses for Professional Development. Based in London, she works in both English and Spanish.

Barbara is accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, professional member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and former committee member (and current professional member) of the Society for Existential Analysis.

Background & Psychotherapy Qualifications

Barbara's academic contributions in London since 2008 include lecturing and researching on the theory and practice of Phenomenological Existential Therapy on Doctorate, MA, and leading professional courses at the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology, Regent's University and the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling directed by Emmy van Deurzen.

Her education includes: Masters of Arts in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling from Regent's University; Advanced Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy from Regents University (5th year postgraduate - doctoral level); Advanced Diploma in Psychoanalysis (Buenos Aires); Group Therapy and Therapeutic Community from Humaniversity, The Netherlands; Meditation Leader Training from Multiversity, Pune, India; Dance-Theatre from the Faculty of Philosophy and Literature, UBA (University of Buenos Aires).

Barbara has a long-lasting relationship with the Metropolitan Center for Psychoanalysis in Buenos Aires with whom she has collaborated in a number of research projects. In past years, while acting as the SEA's discussion group organizer and facilitator, Barbara contributed in conferences, presenting workshops and writing articles and papers for the field.

She is also the director of the Continuing Professional Development Programme at Therapy Harley Street, in collaboration with Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and other prominent professors and writers in the field of Existential therapy.

My Specialisms

Barbara has ample experience with Existential Group Work: she has facilitated and designed therapeutic Group Work since 1997. She brought her earliest workshop: "Experiences" to large groups in The Netherlands, Italy, France, UK and Argentina.

She is also well-versed in Individual Practice and has worked as a one-on-one therapist since 2004.

As an Existential Psychotherapist, Barbara has also led Forest Retreat experiences. The question about the meaning of Being-Woman and the importance of a feminine language was the topic of her postgraduate thesis, and evolved into Women's Therapy Groups.

Approach to Psychotherapy & How I Work

Barbara is an Existential Therapist.

Barbara's philosophy: "I therapy as the process of learning how to derive the maximum benefit from everyday living, especially in difficult circumstances. This does not mean to deny the reality of our struggles, but instead to learn how to embrace life fully and deal with the obstacles in a responsible and creative way."

A crisis can be the route to renewal.
A separation can lead to a second chance.
Addictions can reveal our most significant needs.
Depression can be an opportunity for profound introspection.
Sexual dysfunctions can lead to the discovery of new ways of connecting.
Even panic in limit situation can become a life-enhancing experience.

Barbara follows the Code of Ethics and practice as set by the UKCP and is in regular clinical supervision on an individual basis with Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Dr. Betty Cannon.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Psychotherapy	Online/Telephone	£150 per 50 minutes
Relationship Therapy	Online/Telephone	£150 per 50 minutes

Additional Rate Information

Barbara also leads Therapy Groups and CPD courses. Find out more at our website.