Hello, I am Gloria Garbujo, an Arts Therapist, Coach, Supervisor, and Consultant. I help individuals and organisations cultivate resilience and facilitate change through creative methods. With more than ten years of professional experience in the UK and Sweden, I am currently based in Italy. I provide in-person and online services to clients across Europe and internationally.
Arts Therapies and Mindfulness
My expertise centers around the use of creative methods and mindfulness techniques to support people who have experienced grief, loss and trauma.
Transformational and Organisational Coaching
Coaching empowers professionals to develop leadership skills and drive systemic change in organisations, while promoting a growth mindset.
Clinical and Professional Supervision
Supervision provides a collaborative space where professionals in education, health and social care settings can reflect on their role and develop their practice.
Well-being Consultancy and Training
Well-being training sessions and consultations are tailored for organisations. Over the years, I have served as a lecturer and published in the field of mental health.
“Water is fluid, soft, and yielding, but water will wear away rock”. Lao Tzu
An integrative approach
My approach is rooted in my studies in existential phenomenology and psychodynamic theories. Over the years it has evolved to integrate mindfulness-informed, compassion-focused and trauma-responsive frameworks.
I am committed to working in ways that are inclusive and anti-oppressive supporting individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and gender identities.
During the sessions, I use a variety of creative methods and mindfulness techniques to promote awareness, compassion, and transformation. As such, I draw upon my regular practice of zen painting and moving meditation in nature.
Qualifications
MA Drama and Movement Therapy (2013 - with Distinction)
MA Philosophy and BA Philosophy (2013 and 2008 - with Distinction)
Professional Diploma in Organisational Coaching (2025 - Senior Practitioner)
Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Approaches to Supervision (2019).
Certificate in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy (2020).
I regularly attend specialists courses to support my professional development and engage in supervision to ensure I am practicing safely and ethically. I hold public and professional liability insurance.
Accreditations and memberships
Arts therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC - UK)
Coach - Senior practitioner accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council
Supervisor on the register of the British Association of Dramatherapists
Full member of the Italian Association of Dramatherapy and the Italian Association of Palliative Care.
