SPECIALIST IN Anxiety and Mood Disorders
• Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders
• Personality Disorders
I am a Clinical Psychologist and a registered member of HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) and OPP (Portuguese Psychologists Association).
I have over 15 years of experience working as a Clinical Psychologist. My professional experience is diverse, ranging from inpatient to community settings. I have experience with depression and mood-related disorders (Bipolar), anxiety disorders (e.g., Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. I have also experience with trauma and stress-related disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, as well as with long-standing and treatment resistant mental health difficulties, including Personality Disorders (Borderline Personality Disorder, amongst other Personality Disorders).
I am available to work short or long term with clients, taking into consideration the different levels of complexity of different difficulties and presentations.
I provide Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy interventions, including the “third wave” CBT approaches (such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), as well as schema-therapy based interventions (used generally with treatment-resistant and long-standing difficulties).
Every intervention I offer is tailor-made to the individual client’s needs.
If you have any queries at all about what I offer, please feel free to send me a message. I am happy to help.
SPECIALIST IN Stress • Depression • Anxiety • Trauma • PTSD • Dissociation • Addictions • Eating Disorders • Work Related Issues • Relationships Problems • Body Image • ADHD • Burnout• Physical Disabilities • Self-Esteem • Loss • Bereavement • Change in Career and Life Goals
Hello and welcome to my profile.
I am a BACP registered Counsellor specialised in Trauma work. I belong to the accredited register recognised by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care.
I possess more than 23 years of working experience throughout a variety of settings such as NHS, MIND, Drugs and Alcohol for London, Carers Centre as well as EAP and Universities.
Within my professional practice I always demonstrate sensitivity to individual differences when working with clients of diverse ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and cultural background, treating all people with unconditional positive regards and respect.
I use an integrative approach to therapy bringing different tools at different times according to your specific needs and preferences.
Counselling work is about exploring any issues you want to offload in a safe an confidential space where there is no pressure to perform or to meet external demands.
The first session aim to explore what your current needs and desired therapeutic goals are, as well as giving you a confidential space to talk about anything that is a concern for you.
My mission is to empower individuals in reaching their full potential by facilitating the process towards self-awareness and self-compassion.