Elena Martins, PhD

Elena Martins, PhDElena Martins, PhDElena Martins, PhD
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Elena Martins, PhD

Elena Martins, PhDElena Martins, PhDElena Martins, PhD

Transform through connection

Transform through connectionTransform through connectionTransform through connection

Rediscover what it means to feel truly alive —

 with yourself, with others, and with life. 

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Welcome

Healing and growth begin in real contact. 

I offer you a therapeutic space where you are invited to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what really matters.  I help you to explore  what stands between you and the life you want — opening paths toward grounding, authenticity, and meaningful change. 

Services

Individual Therapy

Individual Therapy

Individual Therapy

 Individual Therapy (English / Spanish)

Therapy offers a safe space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening inside, and find new ways to meet life’s challenges.  Together, we can explore what’s feeling difficult right now; whether it’s:

  • Experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, shame, or living with a chronic condition,
  • Navigating loss, change, or feeling disconnected or alone. 
  • Questions of identity, belonging, and cultural adaptation that shape how you relate to yourself and others.


My goal is to help you gain insight, discover new possibilities, and strengthen the inner resources that support a more balanced and authentic life.

Group Therapy

Individual Therapy

Individual Therapy

Group-based psychotherapy (English/Spanish) 

Group sessions offer a supportive space to:


  • Build self-awareness and confidence 
  • Improve communication and relationships 
  • Express emotions in healthy ways
  • Let go of old patterns that no longer serve you 
  • Discover new ways to grow and connect with others



The aim of group therapy is to foster relational awareness, experience new choices in relationships and gain collective support.

Online

Workshops for organizations

Workshops for organizations

I offer online sessions for those who are unable to attend in-person or prefer the convenience of virtual therapy. 

Our sessions are conducted securely and confidentially.

Workshops for organizations

Workshops for organizations

Workshops for organizations

Hands-on workshops for companies and organizations focused on wellbeing and personal growth. 

Through interactive, mind-body, and relational exercises, participants explore themes like stress management, emotional awareness, healthy boundaries, and authentic connection. 

Each workshop provides practical tools, shared learning, and a supportive space to foster resilience, creativity, and a greater sense of belonging. 

About me

Who am I?

  I am a Spanish and Andalusian woman who experiences life deeply. I’ve walked through pain, uncertainty, and the longing to reconnect with wholeness.


I’ve walked my own path of healing — living with multiple sclerosis, moving through trauma, and learning to recover from burnout. These experiences have shaped how I understand resilience, self-compassion, and what it truly means to care for ourselves in real, everyday ways. Living far from home has also taught me a lot about belonging and connection — and how we can find a sense of home within ourselves, even when life feels uncertain. 


But what transformed these experiences was not strength alone, but the healing power of being truly seen — met with compassion, honesty, and curiosity. Through authentic relationships, I learned to trust my inner ground, awaken creativity, and live from a place of truth.


I feel most alive when moving, creating, laughing, sailing under open skies, or sharing heartfelt moments with others.
Life, to me, is a continuous dance between depth and light.


What is my professional background?

  

I bring over a decade of experience at the crossroads of mental health care, multi-disciplinary research, and psychotherapy.
My path began as a mental health nurse in acute psychiatric care, later guiding future professionals as a mentor and senior lecturer  through the realm of Public Mental Health and Community Psychology. I hold an MSc and PhD focused on Mental Health Promotion and  I have volunteered for over ten years with various organizations in public health, children’s services, and community mental health, gaining hands-on experience in community support and advocacy. 


Now based in Copenhagen, I am completing my certification as a Clinical Psychotherapist and Organizational Consultant at the Gestalt Institute of Scandinavia, while working as a Marie Curie postdoctoral fellow in Organizational Psychology and Occupational Health (University of Copenhagen).


These experiences have shaped my understanding of how relationships, community, and everyday life conditions influence our health and well-being.  


What is my approach in therapy?

 I bring together science and presence — integrating evidence-based insight, relational depth, and embodied wisdom. My work is grounded in Gestalt methodology and enriched by approaches such as Psychodynamic, Cognitive-behavioral, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic or polyvagal-informed practices.


Drawing from both clinical experience and my own personal journey with mind–body integration, I see therapy as a dynamic, moment-to-moment process rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

In a safe and attuned space, you can explore with me challenges and strengths, restore balance, and nurture authentic self-expression — supporting you to live with greater awareness, freedom, and connection. 

Book your session now

Contact me

Better yet, in person!

+45 42676285

Hours

Today

By Appointment

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As part of the final stage of my psychotherapy training, I am currently offering individual sessions at a reduced rate of 475 DKK per hour.


This is a valuable opportunity to begin your therapeutic process at a more accessible rate, with special consideration for students and those experiencing financial difficulties.
 

Drop me a line!

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The Art of Being Alive

Authenticity

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SOHO house, Copenhagen

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