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Dr Maria Luca worked as the Head of the Regent’s Centre for Relational Studies and Psychological Well-Being, Course Leader of the PhD programme in Psychotherapy & Psychology and Editor in Chief of the Journal of Psychological Therapies. She has extensive experience as a NHS, UKCP accredited psychotherapist and MBACP accredited and UKCP recognised psychotherapy supervisor. She edited two books, the first on the Integrative Frame and the second on Sexual Attraction in therapy, both leading, international texts. She has co-authored her third book on Integration in Psychotherapy – New Directions. She has published several papers in peer reviewed journals. She is an Editorial Board Member and Consulting Editor, Article and Book Reviewer, Book Endorser and Book Reviews Editor for international, peer reviewed journals and publishers.
Her previous administrative roles include Head of the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology. Maria has taught at British Universities and presented research papers internationally. She has supervised several PhD students to completion.
She is currently Clinical Director of Dr Maria Luca & Associates, a psychotherapy practice in London.
Books:
Luca, M., Marshall, C. & Nuttall, J. (2019). Integrative theory and practice in psychological therapies– New Directions.London: Open University Press. August 2019. ISBN: 978-0-3352-6248-9
Luca, M. (Editor) (2014). Sexual Attraction in Therapy: Clinical Perspectives on Moving Beyond the Taboo - A Guide for Training and Practice London: Wiley. ISBN: 978-1-118-67434-5
Luca, M. (Editor) (2004). The Therapeutic Frame in the Clinical Context – Integrative Perspectives. London: Brunner-Routledge. ISBN 10: 1583919775 ISBN 13: 9781583919774
If you want to get in touch with Dr Maria Luca: www.marialuca.co.uk
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