Sandra Cañizares OrmeñoOriginally Spanish I grew up in a big family. Since I was very young I was fascinated by anything to do with the human psyche. As a book warm I used to spend my days in the psychology section of my local library struggling to pick up only the 3 booksI was allowed to take home.At the same time, I was a super lively and creative little girl. My mum used to call me (with all her love) "the little silly girl of the plastic bag" because everywhere I went I had to carry a book to read, a notepad to write and draw, a colouring book and pencils, my roller skaters and an a skipping rope! And when I say everywhere, I literally say everywhere, even to the cinema! Ha! But my favourite thing to do was by far writing, I even used to write poetry!Anyway, when it was time to go to University, psychology was excessively popular, reason why the cutting grade to access it was as the one on medicine. My whole world shattered when I found out I wasn't going to be able to fulfil my dream of becoming a therapist. Little I knew back then what life had on store for me. I had to settle studying Pedagogy (expert of Education, trainer of trainers), a degree with high psychology content where I discovered Personal coaching which is what lead me to Scotland over 15 year ago now. Although back then I was devastated because I couldn't do psychology, I now know this was one of my biggest blessings and the key to me becoming who I am today. Who would have known?In 2006 I moved to Scotland without knowing any English. I undertook an English course but not happy with my English after a year, I decided to go to university. I cried of happiness when I was told I could start the degree in Psychology from year 3 due to my Spanish degree. I completed my Honours degree and decided to continue fulfilling my dream of becoming a psychotherapist. Before completing my MSc in Counselling I got a job in a rape crisis centre working with complex trauma providing therapy for survivors of sexual violence. I haven't stopped working and studying since.As you can imagine writing books for the little ones (and not so little), to help in any way possible, has been one of my dreams for a long time. I am now privileged to combine my creativity with my passion to educate and help people navigate life and continue their development journey. And starting with children is the way to better impact the world. Read More Read Less