Therapeutic intensive · In person in Bogotá

You have done a lot to feel better. Something is still weighing on you.

You may have sought support, worked on yourself, and found explanations, yet a difficulty keeps returning. Or there is love in your relationship and connecting feels harder each time. You can dedicate an in-person encounter to working on it with Marcela and Víctor together, with time to explore, rest, return to the work, and integrate what emerges.

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Our therapeutic model · MAT

How we work during the intensive

MAT is the therapeutic model developed by Víctor Silva and applied by Marcela and Víctor. It guides how we understand what you are experiencing: what it means to you, how you participate in it, and the possibilities for work within the real circumstances of your life.

Before the encounter, we review what brings you and agree on a focus. In the individual intensive, we work on your experience and decisions; in the couples intensive, on what happens between you, how each person experiences it, and how each participates in it.

The continuity of the encounter allows us to explore that concern, pause, and return to the work during the same stay. Both therapists support the process. The meeting is organized around your situation, through listening, conversation, and questions, without promising a particular outcome in one stay.

Preparation: understanding what brings you

We both review the form beforehand to understand your situation and consider whether the format fits. That information helps define the concern we will work on and brings a shared direction to the encounter. If something needs clarification, we can arrange a call beforehand.

The encounter: time to explore and return to the work

We listen to what you are experiencing and work with what emerges in relation to the agreed focus. The stay offers continuity, with breaks and rest, so we can return to what matters within the same encounter.

Integration: relating the work to your life

The following morning, we return to what emerged and relate it to what continues after the encounter: your relationships, your decisions, and the everyday circumstances you are returning to.

Follow-up: reviewing what happens afterwards

Two or three weeks later, we meet online for 60 minutes with both therapists. We return to the experience and to what happened when you went back to everyday life, to continue the integration.

Marcela and Víctor

Both therapists, working together with you

Marcela Gómez

She brings a warm, compassionate sensitivity. She puts what may feel complex into accessible words and adds her own perspective on what you are experiencing.

Meet Marcela

Víctor Silva

He brings a direct approach that challenges you to look at what keeps recurring, what you are trying to protect, and what needs to be faced.

Meet Víctor

Both perspectives are part of the same work. We both review the preparation, participate in the in-person encounter, and take part in the online follow-up session.

Individual intensive · One person

A space of your own for what you have been carrying

You have built a life that works, but it has been a long time since you enjoyed it. Or you know you need to reconsider a relationship, a career, or a way of living, and too much is at stake to keep putting it off. You may also have done a great deal of work on yourself and still find yourself facing the same difficulty.

The encounter focuses on your experience: what the situation means to you, what you are trying to sustain or protect, and what needs attention. We can work with that pending decision, the difficulty of setting a boundary, or something that still hurts.

What the individual intensive includes

Preparation beforehand through a form that we both review.
In-person therapeutic support from Marcela and Víctor in Bogotá.
Integration the following morning, before the agreed departure time.
One 60-minute online follow-up session with both therapists, two or three weeks later.
One night’s accommodation and meals during the stay.

USD 2,500 · Total fee for one person

A 50% deposit reserves the date once the information has been reviewed and the process agreed. The balance must be paid no later than two days before the encounter. In Colombia, payment is made in Colombian pesos at the official exchange rate (TRM) in effect on the day of payment.

Ask about the individual intensive

In the current form, select “Other inquiry” and write “individual intensive” in your message. You do not need to share sensitive information.

Couples intensive · Both partners

Pausing together when continuing this way has become too difficult

You may love each other and be tired of having the same argument. You may share responsibilities but have gone a long time without feeling close. Or there may be a decision about the relationship that you cannot address without returning to conflict or silence.

The intensive offers a space for both partners with Marcela and Víctor together. We hear how each person experiences the relationship and work on what happens between you: what hurts, what keeps recurring, and what each person wants to consider.

The decision to continue or end the relationship remains yours. We can work with that question if it is part of what needs your attention.

What the couples intensive includes

Preparation beforehand to understand what brings you, reviewed by both therapists.
In-person support from Marcela and Víctor with both partners in Bogotá.
Integration the following morning, before the agreed departure time.
One 60-minute online follow-up session with both therapists, two or three weeks later.
One night’s accommodation and meals during the stay for the couple.

USD 4,500 · Total fee for the couple

Ask about the couples intensive

In the current form, select “Other inquiry” and write “couples intensive” in your message. You do not need to share sensitive information.

Questions and conditions

Before agreeing on the encounter

How do we know whether this format is right for me or for us?

You can ask even if you do not yet know which format to choose. Before agreeing on the intensive, both therapists review the information in the form to understand what brings you and consider whether the encounter fits what you need to work on.

If something needs clarification, we can arrange a call beforehand. During that preparation, we discuss the reason for seeking support and the format; the date is confirmed after reviewing the information and agreeing on the process.

How does it differ from the eight-session online process?

In the online process, the same therapist works with you, with an expected frequency of one session per week. There is time between meetings to live, notice what happens, and return to it. For couples, the block consists of two individual interviews and six joint sessions.

The intensive brings the in-person encounter into a day and a night, with Marcela and Víctor together. It includes preparation before arrival, integration the following morning, and an online session afterwards. The continuity allows us to explore, take breaks, and return to the work during the stay.

These are two ways of organizing the work. The choice is considered in relation to what you need to work on and the format that makes sense for your situation; one stay does not guarantee the resolution of what brings you.

Do I need to arrive with a perfectly defined reason for seeking support?

You do not need to arrive with a complete explanation. You can start by telling us about a recurring difficulty, a pending decision, or what is weighing on your life or relationship now.

Preparation helps us understand that situation and define a focus with you—or with both of you, if you come as a couple. That focus guides the encounter and allows us to relate what emerges to the reason you are seeking support.

Do Marcela and Víctor both take part?

Yes. We both review the preparation, participate in the in-person work, and take part in the online follow-up session. In the individual intensive, we work with one person; in the couples intensive, with both partners.

Víctor brings a direct approach that challenges you to look at what keeps recurring and what needs to be faced. Marcela brings her warm, compassionate sensitivity and an accessible way of putting what feels complex into words. Both perspectives are part of the same work guided by MAT.

What happens after the encounter, and what does follow-up include?

The following morning, we return to the work and relate it to your everyday life before the agreed departure time. Integration continues after you return.

Two or three weeks later, there is a 60-minute online session with Marcela and Víctor, included in the intensive fee. We review what has happened since the stay, how you are experiencing what was worked on, and what needs attention at that point.

If you later want to consider further support, it is discussed separately. The follow-up session does not involve automatically booking or purchasing an additional process.

What is the stay like? Is it 24 hours of continuous therapy?

The stay covers a day and a night in a private space in Bogotá. We begin at approximately 9 a.m.; the first hours are spent listening to you, talking, and asking questions. The work continues according to your situation, with breaks, meals, and rest.

The 24 hours describe the stay, not 24 hours of continuous therapy. It includes one night’s accommodation and integration the following morning, before the agreed departure time. Preparation and follow-up take place before and after the stay.

Do I have to use Rapé?

No. You can take part in the process entirely without Rapé. The therapeutic work does not require you to use it.

Its possible inclusion is discussed beforehand, considered individually, and requires consent. It is not a mandatory practice, and there is no additional charge if its inclusion is agreed.

How is the date confirmed, and how is payment made?

After reviewing the information and agreeing on the process, the date is confirmed with a deposit of 50% of the total fee. The balance must be paid no later than two days before the encounter.

The fee is USD 2,500 for the individual intensive and USD 4,500 for the couples intensive. In Colombia, payment is made in Colombian pesos at the TRM in effect on the day of payment. An initial inquiry does not, by itself, confirm a date or reserve a place.

What if I need to reschedule or cancel?

To reschedule the intensive, you must give at least one week’s notice. Cancellations are reviewed case by case, and any refund is agreed according to the circumstances.

If you need to change the date, write to us so we can review the situation and the possibilities for rescheduling.

What should I plan for arrival and meals?

Each participant is responsible for transport to and from the encounter. The stay includes one night’s accommodation and meals.

You can tell us about dietary restrictions beforehand so we can make reasonable adjustments. Arrival and departure details are agreed when organizing the encounter.

Can the intensive take place outside Bogotá?

We can consider that possibility before agreeing on the process. In that case, Marcela and Víctor’s travel tickets and accommodation are paid for by those requesting the encounter.

The possibility and conditions are discussed for that specific case; sending an inquiry does not confirm a stay outside Bogotá.

In which language can it take place?

The intensive can take place in Spanish or English. When you get in touch, tell us which language you need so we can organize the encounter.

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You can ask about the individual intensive or the couples intensive.