
Catherine Ndong
Position
Malaga, Spain
In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Catherine Ndong is a psychotherapist based in Málaga, Spain, providing therapy in English, French, and Spanish. She works with individuals, couples, families, and expatriates, offering an integrative and culturally sensitive approach to emotional wellbeing, relationships, trauma, life transitions, and personal growth. She is also the founder of Haven Rest Retreat, a therapist-led private retreat programme designed for individuals and couples seeking intensive therapeutic support in a confidential setting.
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0034 634 48 20 22
Specialties
Main Specialties: Integrative Psychotherapy & Couples Therapy
Additional Specialties: Family Therapy, Expat & Cross-Cultural Mental Health, Trauma & PTSD, Executive Mental Health, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Relationship Difficulties, Life Transitions, Stress & Burnout, Grief & Loss, Self-Esteem & Identity, Emotional Regulation, Parenting Support, Psychological Assessments, Learning Difficulties Assessments (Dyslexia, Dysorthography & Dysgraphia), ADHD Screening
Works With
Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families, Older Adults, Expatriates, and Executives.
Therapeutic Approach
My therapeutic approach is integrative, personalised, and culturally sensitive. I believe that effective therapy begins with understanding the whole person—their experiences, relationships, values, cultural background, and the unique challenges they face. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, I tailor each therapeutic journey to the individual's needs, drawing from a range of evidence-informed approaches to provide meaningful and lasting support. I work collaboratively with clients to explore not only the symptoms they are experiencing, but also the underlying patterns that may be shaping their emotional wellbeing, relationships, and daily life. Whether supporting individuals, couples, families, or expatriates, my aim is to help clients develop deeper self-understanding, strengthen emotional resilience, improve relationships, and create sustainable, positive change in a safe, confidential, and compassionate environment.
About
Catherine Ndong is an Integrative Psychotherapist, Psychoanalyst, and Psychological Assessor based in Málaga, Spain. She provides therapy and psychological assessments in English, French, and Spanish, working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, expatriates, and executives from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her approach is grounded in the belief that lasting change comes from understanding the whole person—their emotional experiences, relationships, personal history, cultural background, and unconscious patterns. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, she works collaboratively with clients to explore the underlying factors that shape emotional wellbeing, relationships, and personal development. Alongside her clinical practice, Catherine is the founder of Haven Rest Retreat, a therapist-led private retreat programme offering immersive therapeutic experiences for individuals and couples, and the founder and editor of Therapies Magazine, an international publication dedicated to mental health, wellbeing, and complementary therapies. Together, these initiatives reflect her commitment to making thoughtful, high-quality psychological support accessible both inside and beyond the therapy room.
Practical Information
Practice Name
Malaga Therapy Center
Address
C. Mallarmé, 4, Teatinos-Universidad, 29010 Málaga, Spain
Sessions
In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Availability
By Appointment Only
Languages
English, Spanish, French
Time Zone
CET Time Zone in Madrid
Experiences & Qualifications
Experience & Qualifications
Catherine Ndong is an Integrative Psychotherapist, Psychoanalyst, and Psychological Assessor with over 20 years of international clinical, educational, and humanitarian experience. Based in Málaga, Spain, she provides psychotherapy and psychological assessments in English, French, and Spanish for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, expatriates, and executives. She is the Founder & Clinical Director of Malaga Therapy, Founder of Haven Rest Retreat, Editor of Therapies Magazine, and has served as Director General of Action dans le Monde since 2005, leading international educational, psychosocial, and humanitarian initiatives.
Education
Master of Psychology – Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India (2022)
Master of Theology – Université d'Aix-en-Provence, France (2012)
Bachelor of Theology – Université de Strasbourg, France (2010)
Bachelor of Psychology – Université Paris Nanterre, France (2005)
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March 2020
"As an expat, I struggled to find a therapist who truly understood
the challenges of living between cultures.
Catherine's warmth, professionalism,
and expertise made all the difference."
