About Me
My journey
My training began in Portugal and was enriched by further study in Italy, Belgium and India. These experiences deepened my understanding of mindfulness, clinical practice and cultural diversity, allowing me to approach each patient with curiosity, openness and sensitivity to their individual and cultural context.
Professional experience
- Individual psychotherapy with adults and adolescents in private practice
- Teaching and scientific-pedagogical coordination in the field of eating behaviour at Academia Clínica Espregueira
- Clinical casework and psychological assessment processes
- Psychometric testing and interviews for vocational guidance
- Participation in mental health education and stigma-reduction projects
- Development of training sessions and workshops
Education and certifications
- Master’s degree in Clinical and Health Psychology, with specialisation in Integrative Cognitive-Behavioural Clinical Psychology, from the University of Lisbon
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences from the University of Lisbon
- Certified training in clinical hypnosis for adults and children
- Certificate of Pedagogical Skills
Further professional training
- Sleep psychology at KU Leuven, Belgium
- Neuroscience, psychopharmacology and psychobiology at the University of Padua, Italy
- Mindfulness in Rishikesh, India
Training courses, workshops and webinars relevant to clinical practice, covering:
- Trauma intervention and trauma-informed approaches
- Eating disorders, ADHD, depression and anxiety
- “Essential Skills to Work with Emotion in Psychotherapy”, with Dr Leslie Greenberg
- Training in “Principles of Emotional Change: What Works in Psychotherapy”, with Dr Antonio Pascual-Leone
Research
- Academic research on mental health and psychological and identity-related aspects of singlehood
- Presentation of a project at the Young Researchers in Psychology Conference, Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon
Credentials and training
Academic and professional training focused on clinical practice, with continuing development in areas relevant to psychological support.
Clinical Psychologist · OPP Professional Licence 31624
Certified trainer · F787132/2026