Get to Know Me
I am passionate about mental health and personal growth
I’m Mario, and you could say I’m a bit of a hybrid, part science geek, part meaning-seeker. After years of teaching science and working in medicinal chemistry labs (yes! I have a PhD in chemistry!), I eventually followed a very different kind of curiosity - the inner world. That shift began with my own healing, and over time it drew me into deeper study of human development, relationships, and how we make sense of life when it gets complicated.
I hold a postgraduate diploma in psychotherapy (Transactional Analysis from an integrative perspective) and spent four years immersed in therapeutic training in the UK. I now live in Spain, where I work in a non-clinical guidance and advisory role, supporting people with mental wellbeing and personal development. I am also pursuing the European Certificate of Psychotherapy, which would allow me to offer psychotherapy within the Spanish and EU framework in the future. For now, my work sits firmly in the space of orientation, self-awareness, life skills, and personal or professional goals - practical, reflective, and emotionally attuned, without stepping into clinical treatment.
I bring the depth of my training into this role in a different, but equally meaningful way: as a guide, a sounding board, and a thoughtful companion as you move towards a life that feels more steady, more honest, and more yours.
My approach is professional, ethical, and confidential. It honours your emotional world while respecting the boundaries of the legal context I work within. I draw on a broad toolkit from psychological insight, mind-body awareness, and experiential techniques, and I adapt our work to you rather than squeezing you into a method.
Lately, I’ve also been expanding my skills through NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) coaching. That said, my style isn’t about scripts, formulas, or pep talks. It’s quieter than that relational, reflective, and rooted in real human connection.
Sessions are primarily in English, and I’m also happy to welcome moments of Spanish, Lithuanian, or Russian if it helps you feel more at ease. You don’t need perfect words. We’ll find a rhythm that works.
I work entirely online via Zoom, which makes it easier to stay flexible and connected across borders.
Outside of work, I’m a nature lover. I have recently became a dad to two gorgeous kittens Molly and Moony which bring me so much life and joy. You’ll often find me wandering woodland or mountain trails, tending to my garden, or tucked away in a quiet café with a notebook. More recently, I’ve found myself drawn to poetry, a gentle way to make sense of things, and to give a little voice to the quieter parts of the heart.
"Be Who You Needed When You Were Younger"