Marta Segrelles: Psychotherapy with deep roots in attachment, trauma and care

The health psychologist Marta Segrelles Fernandez She defines herself as someone who is passionate about people's inner world. Her integrative and humanistic approach, with a strong foundation in working with trauma and attachment, has deeply resonated with those who follow and work with her. Trained at IFS, she combines individual and group therapy with training for mental health and education professionals. In addition, she is the author of two books that have penetrated deeply: Embrace the girl you were and Dear mom: You hurt me.

In this interview, we talk to her about her journey, her therapeutic perspective and the present and future of psychology from a close, ethical and committed perspective.

1. The Heart of Your Therapeutic Approach

How would you describe your approach in a single sentence?

“An approach that embraces adverse experiences lived and seeks to rebuild the security lost in the past.”

This approach is deeply linked to their compassionate view of trauma and their commitment to creating safe spaces from which to heal. Marta works from integrity, prioritizing the therapeutic bond as the main tool for transformation.

2. The challenges of entrepreneurship in psychology

What has been the biggest challenge of your career? And the best time?

“At first, I thought that a good psychologist should know how to accompany all kinds of cases. But over time I understood that this is not the case: we must learn to recognize our strengths and choose the area where we feel most confident.
The same thing happened to me when I started. Discovering that there was much more to the sessions—management, visibility, strategy—I assumed that I couldn't do it alone nor did I know how to do everything. That's why, from the start, I've invested in advising myself and delegating those tasks that I don't master.”

This change in mentality was key for Marta to be able to grow professionally without exhausting herself, and to build a solid project without losing focus on what is essential: psychological support.

3. Social networks as a window of expression and connection

How did your journey in network outreach begin?

“I opened my Instagram account in 2017. At the time, I was working in a mental health service for young people. Although it was a stable position, I missed the clinical part.
Creating content was my way of reconnecting with the therapeutic: I began by explaining theories that seemed interesting to me, such as transactional analysis. At first I didn't show my face, but little by little the community grew.
The questions arrived, the interest in my sessions... and before the pandemic I started offering online support. Since then, I have combined networks and consultation, and I have been able to build my own meaningful therapeutic space.”

Today, his presence on networks is a coherent extension of his work, where clarity, sensitivity and respect are the brand of the house.

4. The Present and Future of Psychology

What trends do you think will mark the future of the profession?

“I don't know what trends will predominate, but hopefully they will be marked by responsibility, ethics and care. That's what I want to continue to define my way of accompanying.”

How do you imagine your practice five years from now?

“After the pandemic consolidated online therapy, I imagine my practice combining both face-to-face and digital formats, to be able to accompany from anywhere in the world, with the same closeness.”

5. Personal and Professional Inspiration

A book that changed the way you think?

Adult children of emotionally immature parents. Although books are no substitute for therapy, they sometimes manage to put words to very deep feelings. Of course, it's also important to read for pleasure, to disconnect.

Any essential podcasts?

I don't have a fixed podcast, I usually listen according to the topic that interests me at the moment. And I also claim humorous podcasts, which bring us levity.

If you weren't a psychologist, what would you do for a living?

As a child, I wanted to be a biologist or veterinarian. But I also love teaching. Today, training and supervising other female psychologists excites me as much as the therapy itself.

The best quote or piece of advice you've ever received?

“Think that now you are at night and you see everything dark, but soon the light of day will come. It won't always be like this.” A friend told me at a difficult time, and I never forgot it.

Who would you like to have dinner with, dead or alive?

With my grandmother. His loss was unexpected and I would have liked to have been able to say goodbye.

What references do you have in the sector?

I deeply admire many professionals from whom I learn in training and supervision. In networks, I would highlight Beatriz Cazurro, Marta García and Paola Roig. They convey a lot of care, compassion and clarity to me.

Marta Segrelles represents a generation of psychologists that combines solid training, ethical presence and emotional sensitivity. His voice in the clinical and educational field is today a reference for many people who seek understanding, support and depth. At a time when psychology is becoming increasingly necessary, profiles like yours make a difference.

Would you like to know more about his work? You can follow her at Instagram or learn about his books in bookstores and digital platforms.

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