Fear vs Excitement
How to simply enjoy what you are doing?
Miss Elizabeth Alfaro-Alvear
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
“Experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of practice supporting individuals and organisations through anxiety, stress and trauma. My approach integrates EMDR and somatic techniques to promote nervous system regulation and lasting emotional resilience. ”
About Me
I deliver bilingual English & Spanish 1:1 therapy and group wellness workshops to international and expatriate communities, grounded in the principle that sustainable performance is built on emotional regulation.
Approach
Individual sessions with an EMDR approach are an excellent way to modify our maladaptive neural networks in a pleasant and safe environment.
Starting our prosses. I will teach you to explore your nervous system, detect threat signals in your body, identify early emotional triggers to reduce the stress response, coping resources and much more, with the purpose of learning to transform your thought patterns, beliefs and maladaptive neural connections.
We will meet once a week or every other week for a processing session focused on the area of your interest. I will provide guidance to you throughout this procedure, ensuring that it is customized to meet your specific requirements.
We work in cooperation. From a state of total presence, I'll be there for you every step of the way. The process of EMDR processing doesn't require you to share the worst parts of your past or talk about it in depth; even if you don't express it verbally, your brain will continue to process the bodily sensations and emotions associated with the events.
This therapeutic model offers a holistic view of the person, from their vital development, attachment system, and social roles. It will help you to reduce anxious, depressive, or post-traumatic stress symptoms, integrate different aspects of yourself, as well as optimize your ability to create more spontaneous and authentic responses.
Services
I have developed expertise in utilizing the EMDR approach, somatic regulation, and Polyvagal Theory to guide the treatment process.
My therapeutic approach supports nervous system functioning by incorporating psychoeducation, somatic practices for stress relief, inner child work, attachment repair, inner parts work, and memory reprocessing. Mind-body healing at the nervous system level.
Have you ever been in situations that tighten your chest, shrink your body, and make it hard to think and act clearly?
I understand you; I provide support to clients who are experiencing distress caused by intrusive symptoms such as an overwhelming feeling of fear, sadness, intrusive negative thoughts, or intense sensory experiences such as feeling agitated, blocked, or butterflies in the stomach.
These issues are both distressing and frustrating for our daily routine, and cannot be resolved on their own.
Stress can get trapped in the body and nervous system and impact natural healing. My mission is to help you find where stress is stuck in your body and help remove it, so you can feel free and reduce the overwhelming sensation.
The approach focuses on regulating your nervous system's activation, shifting it from survival mode to a state of stabilization and calm.
This is achieved by reducing, desensitizing, and eliminating intrusive symptoms, which allows the brain to process the adverse experience organically and return to regulating itself.
If this is what you are looking for, don't hesitate to get in touch with me to set up a 15-minute free consultation and explore if this approach is a good fit for you.
Services Offered:
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
Learn more about Individual TherapyCBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
Learn more about CBTCoaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
Learn more about EMDRMindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
Learn more about MindfulnessOnline Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
Learn more about Online CounsellingSFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy)
A short-term, goal-oriented therapy that focuses on building solutions rather than analysing problems, exploring what is already working and how to do more of it.
SFT (Solution-Focused Therapy)
A goal-oriented approach that draws on a person's existing strengths and resources to build practical, future-focused solutions, rather than dwelling on the causes of difficulties.
Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
Works With:
- Individuals
- Groups
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
Learn more about Mood DisorderStress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
Learn more about Stress / BurnoutPersonal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
Learn more about AngerDepression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
Learn more about DepressionGrief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
Learn more about Grief, Loss & BereavementIdentity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Performance
The psychological factors (confidence, focus, pressure management) that influence how well a person performs in sport, academics, the arts, or work.
Learn more about PerformanceProcrastination
The habitual delay of important tasks despite knowing the consequences, often driven by underlying anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of failure.
Learn more about Procrastination
Professional Title:
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.
Credentials
Qualifications
Psychology
Santo Tomas
Year: 2011
Service Areas
Singapore, Singapore
