About Us 2021-06-04T18:01:34+00:00

About us

Philia begins with the idea of ​​a restless psychologist, who for different reasons found herself living abroad, facing all kinds of new situations and challenges. Some of them being not having as many possibilities to access different services, trying to find new options for growth in the ​​psychology field, and continuing with her passion to promote and help in the area of mental health within new spaces.

By researching little by little, it became increasingly clear to her the enormous advantage that technology currently represents, facilitating communication with different people, anywhere in the world, without having problems of distances, commutes, schedules and borders.

It was whilst searching for new spaces and by fate that Sandra learned that one of her colleagues and friend was going through the same situation, while living in Spain. And so the idea took hold and she decided to invite her to the project as they shared the same passion and enthusiasm. It was later joined by a third element equally valuable and important and who would bring the same joy and dedication from our beloved Mexico.

Living abroad has helped us have a greater vision, and a much better understanding that regardless of the country, culture, origin, or age, the human being always faces different situations and challenges that require a professional therapeutic accompaniment, with an enormous sense of love and respect for people.

Philia, word of Greek origin, refers to the love of friendship, a love where you walk together hand in hand with others towards something greater, towards something sacred. When we connect at this level, we come to a place of mutual admiration, where love shares ideals, values, and seeks a meaning beyond mere satisfaction. Its key word is ‘brotherhood’. The intention of this type of love is to promote the common good and cooperation with other human beings whilst coexisting. It leads us to connect with the most transcendent sense of love.

Our goal through Philia is to provide a space where people can have easy access to psychological support, one where they can find warmth, experience and professionalism, as well as love for the dignity and the development of the human being.

Welcome!

Sandra Garduño
Sandra GarduñoFounder & Director Philia

México

Jane McBratney
Jane McBratneyPhilia Therapist & Collaborator

UK