Miss Lindsay Parkinson

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

verified by TherapyRoute

“Licensed Therapist & Art Therapist supporting individuals, couples & young adults (16–25). I use CBT, Narrative, Gottman Method & Art Therapy to foster growth & connection. I offer a warm, creative space—especially for expats navigating life transitions & relationships.”

About Me

I am passionate about helping you tell your unique story in a kind, creative space. We can build a trusting relationship where you feel safe to explore your experiences. I especially welcome young people and those navigating challenging cultural adaptation or significant life transitions. Together, we’ll make sense of your journey, using your narrative to find strength and clarity.

Approach

We begin by mapping what matters most to you, using creative and conversational ways to make sense of change and connection. Sessions in English, in person in Porto or online, are paced to meet your energy—sometimes reflective drawing, sometimes focused dialogue—and we often agree on small practices between meetings to carry the work forward. I blend gentle cognitive tools, narrative exploration and relationship-attuned reflection to track patterns, process loss and steady overwhelm. This approach tends to suit young adults, couples and people adjusting to relocation or life transitions.

Contact Lindsay

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Basic Information

Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain

Services

Services Offered:

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Art Therapy
A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Couples
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Stress / 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).
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Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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Personal 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.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.