As a person and psychologist I value an explicitly warm, caring, authentic and informal setting, as well as, an international and intercultural mindset.

I am extremely committed to my clients’ healing, hence offering only cutting edge evidenced based methods of counseling/therapy, taking regular supervision to minimize my “own blind spots”, and being connected with highly experienced and committed therapists both locally and Worldwide.

I am myself an immigrant that lives in a multicultural relationship, has 2 children, speaks 3 languages everyday and faces the challenges and joys of integration since 2012. I am originally from Portugal and have lived also in Berlin. I travel often to New York City, which I consider home away from home, in addition to Lisbon and Zurich.

Ethos

I believe that each individual holds inborn capacities for healing and thriving awaiting the right emotional and relational conditions to release them. 

My work is emotion-focused because change, health and wellbeing grow out of contact with and acceptance of our core emotions. These core emotions are the compass that gives meaning to our stories, ourselves and others.

My work is experiential because the most effective and efficient way to foster emotional wellbeing is to connect stories with emotions as they are felt in the body. We need to have new experiences in the here and now if enduring change is to happen.

My work is relational because change is often a difficult process AND I will be right there with you, providing support, experienced guidance, care and acceptance as you move through the process of healing and you become your own leader.

My work is brain focused because lost lasting change requires that we literally change the brain. We need to reprocessed and desensitize traumatic experiences so the natural healing capacities of our brain can be restored.

Helping individuals and couples heal, transform and experience a more connected and meaningful life is something I do with great honor, commitment and joy. Living a life with meaning and intention and having a strong and loving couple relationship, are the foundations for more healthy and resilient families, communities and countries.

To be able to use my expertise as a psychologist and personal experience, as an immigrant in a intercultural relationship and multicultural family, in my clients' journey is a privilege and the most meaningful profession I could imagine.

Specialities

Individual Counseling for:

• Migration adaptation

• Help expectant mothers or fathers

• Navigate family of origin concerns and estrangement

• Navigate life transitions

• Process Relationship Issues

• Trust in your Parenting

• Process Grief and loss

• Manage Stress and Prevent Burnout

• Manage Anxiety

• Improve Depression

• Process and heal from traumatic experiences

Reach out to schedule a consultation and begin moving toward a more meaningful life or satisfying relationship!