Ms Lorena Algora, BPsych

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

verified by TherapyRoute

“Sometimes, life leads us down paths that force us to survive, disconnecting us from ourselves and others. My focus is on translating your distress and guiding you so that you can make clear decisions in the future and feel connected again with who you are and the people around you in this new chapter of your life.”

About Me

I understand that life sometimes forces us onto paths of survival, leading to disconnection. My approach focuses on translating your distress, helping you understand its meaning. This empowers you to make clear decisions for your future and reconnect with yourself and others. You can then embrace this new life chapter with renewed connection. This support is for anyone seeking clarity and a stronger sense of self.

Approach

I will help you map the patterns that kept you surviving and gently try new ways of relating to yourself and others, so choices feel clearer. Our sessions will be steady and paced to your capacities—sometimes focused, sometimes less directive and more exploratory—and I encourage small, practical exercises between meetings. I believe I blend careful assessment with trauma‑aware techniques (such as visualization and somatic exercises), and goal‑focused work, tracking small successes that build confidence not only in decision‑making (whenever the fog lifts and clarity is gained), but also in who you are and who you would like to become. My clients are from over 15 different countries and are facing transitions, unresolved conflict, struggle in their relationships and cross‑cultural strain, but find this pace and approach helpful.

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Basic Information

Madrid, Spain

Services

I offer a personalized and warm trauma-informed therapeutic space where you can explore your story at your own pace. My work is grounded in evidence-based practices and is fully personalized to your needs, helping you heal, grow, and feel more connected to yourself and your life. I target the above by the doing the following: Building an accurate foundation through psychoeducation; I explain what “trauma-informed” actually means (beyond the buzzword); we explore your family background and dynamics in place; we understand together how real therapy differs from pop-psychology advice, and evidence-based therapy approaches are explained simply, which helps not only with reprocessing of painful memories, but also reframing your negative believes about yourself and others. I will also show you how the brain and nervous system respond to daily stress and past traumatic experiences, even if the events happened a while ago.

Services Offered:

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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Adoption
The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Guided Visualisation
A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.

Works With:

•Adults
•Adolescents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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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.
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Professional Title:

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Licensed Clinical Psychologist
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Psychology

Universidad Camilo José Cela

Year: 2008

M.Psych (Clin)

Universidad Pontificia de Comillas

Year: 2021

Experto en EMDR (Nivel 1)

Certification

SEMPYP

Year: 2021

Registrations

Colegio Oficial de la Psicología de Madrid

Service Area

My Practice

In-person & Online

Centro

Madrid, Madrid

Spain