Ximena Guinguis - Counselling and Psychotherapy

People often come to counselling looking for ways to navigate changing relationships and connections, especially in present times where we experience a world where technology, social media and constant connectivity are changing how we build, maintain and function within relationships. Can we agree that, in general, the goal of relationships is to form congruent and meaningful connections?

Understanding complex parent-child relations with Ximena Guinguis. Join Ximena Guinguis in exploring the complexity of dysfunctional parent-child relations and how to minimise potential traumatic experiences for both parties.

THE SILENT VOICE OF SADNESS
Life is an adventure that is constantly moving and evolving, full of twists and turns, highs and lows, and as we navigate its various phases, our life circumstances often undergo significant changes. While change is a natural part of life, it can sometimes become a silent catalyst for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and other mental health problem.

The Silent Voice of Sadness and Depression, with Ximena Guinguis Join Ximena Guinguis in a detailed exploration on how to face life changes generated by the silent voice of sadness and to avoid depression and anxiety.

THE PARADOX OF LONELINESS
The ‘business’ of living can indeed be a lonely one and, among other, it sometimes presents us with what I would like to call the “paradox of loneliness”. Loneliness is a huge, pervasive and often silent experience. Inside our heads we are susceptible to create a new narrative that sometimes is difficult to express in words or in any other way, bringing up a complex emotional state that affects the perception we have of ourselves and others, all of which having an impact on our daily experiences and even affecting the way we function. Understanding loneliness’ nature is by no means an easy thing to do.

Understanding loneliness and its impact with Ximena Guinguis. Join Ximena Guinguis in an exploration of how loneliness can impact our behaviour and ways to avoid states of anxiety and depression.

A few weeks ago, while confined at home as per health authorities’ directions on Covid-19, I engaged in a multiple online conversation with a group of young people who have lived an expats’ life for some time now. The focus of the conversation was around the subject of ‘belonging’ and its meaning.

Questions like where do I belong, what do I belong to, what does home mean and where do we anchor our belonging in this world appeared as the common denominator.

http://xguinguispsychotherapy.com/en/blog/54-where-do-i-belong

Where do I Belong? Where do I Belong? It has been a while since I last posted an entry in my blog. The truth is I do not feel comfortable with the concept of ‘mass production’ articles. Instead, I tend to make sure that each one of my posts, backed by theory and ethical frameworks, combine originality with profess...

TALKING ABOUT DAYDREAMING
All our lives we are told to focus, concentrate and stay on the task. This is definitely a good advice and, those who follow it, probably feel they are very responsible and even successful people.

And perhaps they are.

http://xguinguispsychotherapy.com/en/blog/16-blog2

HOW SWEET IT IS TO MATURE
Last week, as I was walking my aging dog Elvis, I caught myself deep in thought about how wonderful an experience it is that of receiving from him true, unconditional love.

At some point I started reflecting on what, other than the blessing of having had him with me already for a bit more than 14 years, have I learned from this very special relationship.

http://xguinguispsychotherapy.com/en/blog/42-blog2-2

DISCOVERING OUR IDENTITY
Last week, as I was walking my aging dog Elvis, I caught myself deep in thought about how wonderful an experience it is that of receiving from him true, unconditional love.

At some point I started reflecting on what, other than the blessing of having had him with me already for a bit more than 14 years, have I learned from this very special relationship.

http://xguinguispsychotherapy.com/en/blog/15-blog1?fbclid=IwAR1y6U99UoZ3ZrPoT4Vzdfy6T_KvOpui0gsMD1jKUgcj_lUlO4UYR_RNs34

Welcome to my page.

I am delighted to share with you my first post about discovering our identity (http://xguinguispsychotherapy.com/en/blog/15-blog1) which I hope you will enjoy.

As I continue to progress in my understanding of how social media works, I will become more active and will strive to regularly post either articles that may be of interest to you as well as some 'food for thought'.