Xabier Soto Goñi
Xabier Soto Goñi
PhD in Psychology from the Complutense University of Madrid
Biography
Holding both a Bachelor's Degree and a PhD in Psychology from the Complutense University of Madrid, Xabier is one of the most highly qualified psychologists you can find, with top-level experience in hospital settings. In addition, he serves as a university lecturer at the Complutense University of Madrid.
Beyond his academic and professional achievements, Xabier is deeply passionate about cognitive-behavioral psychology, having undergone a remarkable personal journey himself. He suffered from panic disorder and successfully overcame it. This personal experience allows him to establish a unique and meaningful connection with each of his patients.
After completing his university studies, Xabier earned a Master's Degree in Emotional Intelligence and Intervention in Emotions and Health, where he further specialized in cognitive-behavioral therapy.
He then spent several years working as a clinical psychologist at HM Virgen del Val Clinic, part of the HM Hospitales group. There, he handled thousands of cases of varying complexity, working closely with the psychiatry team. This experience became his primary school of psychotherapy.
Later, he obtained his PhD in Psychology from the Complutense University of Madrid.
In addition to his clinical work, he supervised Psychology undergraduate and postgraduate students from the Autonomous University of Madrid and Camilo José Cela University.
He subsequently began teaching Psychology at the Complutense University of Madrid, where he continues to lecture today.