I combine creativity, embodied methods, and the use of talking as I see it as an overall balanced approach that brings about good results.  In practice, this means you have the freedom and autonomy to choose how you wish to investigate and explore your own process – by talking, moving, drawing, meditating, etc. In my opinion, the most important thing in therapy is for people to feel comfortable enough to express themselves, and secure enough to explore whichever themes that they wish. Ultimately, the function of therapy is to help people find their own individual path that will lead to change, recovery, and healing. While there are no shortcuts, I see my role as a therapist to support people on their journey and help them to overcome obstacles and come closer to their goals.

I encourage clients to use verbal and non-verbal ways for exploration to allow thoughts, feelings and embodied knowledge to be expressed. The work I offer is an open invitation for you to connect to your own intuition, body, and creativity in order to understand, and process, past and present experiences. Becoming more connected and attuned to your body can lead to a more authentic way of living. Developing use of creativity helps to overcome obstacles and ensure your life is heading in the direction you want it to go.

I have been teaching in higher education and in professional and vocational training programmes for over a decade. I have been delivering specialised training (CPDs) for practitioners working with clients dealing with mental health issues. I have also been running embodied wellbeing workshops for individuals interested in self-development and growth.

My main areas of teaching had been mental health issues, understanding and working with trauma, and the use of embodied and creative methods for professional and personal development. For example, embodied and creative concepts that can help practitioners build resilience and prevent burn-out, and so increasing their skill mix and professional confidence.

In higher education, I taught qualitative research methods and performance, and supervised and tutored students in theoretical and applied subjects. Located in the fields of performing arts and vocational mental-health practices, emphasizing self-awareness, creativity, and the importance of understanding embodiment.

I started my training in Dance Movement psychotherapist in 2009. I was delighted to find a form of psychotherapy that integrates ideas like non-verbal communication, symbolic movement exploration, and creative expression. I was especially interested in the discipline of Authentic Movement, to which I was introduced by Fran Leventhal (UK), who trained and practised with Janet Adler (USA). This practice aims at leading people to become more authentic and connected through the combined use of movement and verbal exploration. I still practice it, and use many elements of this discipline in my clinical work and teaching.

I started practising Astanga yoga in 1999 and followed that method for about seven years until it became clear its’ strong and strenuous approach was unsuitable for my body. I then changed directions and started practising Taiji (tai chi) in 2007, with Patrick A. Kelly (NZ/CH), who was a student of Master Huang Xingxian (d. 1992), who was a student of Grandmaster Cheng Man-Ch’ing (d. 1975). I still follow this system and teacher today and it is one of the best I found that supports an internal growth and an ever-increasing connection between the body and the mind.

I have been dancing 5 rhythms since 2013 and have found this dance practice to be very useful in enhancing the relationship with the body and making it positive. The dance can often allow for the healthy release of built-up tension and for connecting authentically with others in the group. My main 5 Rhythm teacher was Clare Blackwell (UK), and she studied with Gabriel Roth (d. 2012). I still dance regularly.

Email

info@carolinegalon.com

Address

Santa Coloma de Farners, Cat., Spain 93150

Hours

Mon – Fri: 9am – 8pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm