Dr Marta Lopez

Dr Marta López is a respected Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and Registered Clinical Supervisor. As the founder of Harmonia Psychology Solutions, she brings over 25 years of clinical experience, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families.

With a master’s degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology, Dr López’s expertise spans traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, and neurological conditions. She is a member of the EMDR UK Scientific Research Committee and serves as Secretary for the Climate Crisis and Intensive EMDR Special Interest Groups, demonstrating leadership in advancing trauma therapy and addressing emerging mental health challenges.

Dr López specialises in trauma recovery, anxiety management, and relational dynamics, integrating neuropsychology to explore how brain processes influence mental health. Her therapies, including EMDR, CBT, and compassion-based approaches, address PTSD, cognitive concerns, and emotional resilience. Her significant work explores EMDR’s potential in treating mild traumatic brain injury.

A passionate advocate for addressing climate change anxiety, Dr López helps individuals navigate the psychological toll of environmental uncertainty. Her insights into the role of attachment in shaping identity help individuals break unhelpful patterns and foster secure relationships.

As a researcher and author, she has published extensively on trauma, neuropsychology, and mental health, contributing to professional journals and conferences, including studies on pain processing, cognitive functioning, and EMDR therapy.

Why Invite Dr Marta López as a Guest?

• Authority & Leadership: Dr López’s clinical, academic, and leadership roles offer unparalleled expertise.
• Innovative Perspectives: Her integration of neuropsychology, trauma therapy, and climate advocacy provides compelling insights.
• Diverse Topics: From brain processes in therapy to tackling climate anxiety, she addresses today’s pressing challenges.
• Relatable & Inspiring: A compassionate thought leader, she engages audiences with practical advice and inspiring stories.

Signature Topics:

• Trauma Recovery and the Brain: The transformative potential of EMDR therapy.
• Climate Change Anxiety: Ethical responsibilities in therapy and fostering resilience.
• Attachment and Identity: Early relationships and building secure connections.
• Burnout and Resilience: Strategies to navigate stress and thrive.
• Women’s Mental Health: Empowering women to overcome societal pressures.
• Cognitive Neuropsychology: Improving therapy outcomes for trauma and pain.

Selected Publications:

• In preparation: EMDR therapy in mild traumatic brain injury (2024).
• Upcoming: Ethical reflections and therapists’ attitudes toward the climate crisis (EMDR Therapy Quarterly, 2024).
• Recent: Cognitive functioning as an outcome measure (EMDR Therapy Quarterly, 2023).
• Past: Contributions to pain processing (11th World Congress of Pain) and dementia care (Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord, 2003).