BIO
Manuela Herrera BA, MSc, MBPsS

Welcome! I'm Manuela, a licensed Counseling Psychologist (Reg. #633), currently based in Cyprus, but working with clients throughout Europe and the Americas.
I completed my undergraduate degree at Sarah Lawrence College (NY, USA), before continuing my studies and professional development in the UK, where I worked in both research settings and within the NHS. Having completed my Masters in Counseling Psychology at the University of Nicosia (Cyprus), I now offer psychological services to clients all over the world, both in person and via online therapy.
My aim is to provide empathetic, evidenced-based psychological services that cater to your needs. In my 15 years of experience working in the mental health field, I've come to use an integrative approach, with elements of CBT and person-centred therapy, in order to help others dealing with challenging life experiences. I believe genuineness, acceptance and empathy lie at the heart of good therapy and that's what I intend to provide for you as my client.
I offer bilingual services in English and Spanish.
Please scroll down for further details about my qualifications and experience, or just contact me to find out more.
“I prefer to think of my patients and myself as fellow travelers, a term that abolishes distinctions between 'them' (the afflicted) and 'us' (the healers). ... We are all in this together, and there is no therapist and no person immune to the inherent tragedies of existence.”
Irvin Yalom

PROFESSIONAL CV
Experience & Expertise
2019 - CURRENT
COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST - MINDS OVER MATTERS PRIVATE PRACTICE
Cyprus & Internationally
2019 - 2020
COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST - THE HERITAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL
Limassol, Cyprus
2018 - 2019
TRAINEE PSYCHOLOGIST - CYPRUS RED CROSS SOCIETY
Nicosia, Cyprus
2018 - 2019
TRAINEE PSYCHOLOGIST - KESY CENTER FOR THERAPY & RESEARCH
Nicosia, Cyprus
2011 - 2012
TRAINEE PSYCHOLOGIST - CAMDEN & ISLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
London, UK
2010 - 2011
ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGIST - HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Hatfield, UK
2008 - 2011
PHOBIA THERAPIST & RESEARCH ASSISTANT - INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY, PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE
London, UK
2006 - 2007
ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGIST & RESEARCH ASSISTANT - WARNEFORD HOSPITAL
Oxford, UK
Spring 2005
RESEARCH ASSISTANT - SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE
Bronxville, USA
Fall 2004
RESEARCH ASSISTANT - FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tallahassee, USA
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Training
2016 - 2019
MSC COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
Nicosia, Cyprus
2009 - 2010
CBT TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR IAPT SERVICES
2002 - 2006
BA PSYCHOLOGY
Bronxville, NY, USA