About
Choosing a therapist can be difficult so it's helpful to get a feel for the approach, training and background of a therapist before you meet. I am registered and accredited with the UKCP as an existential analytic psychotherapist.
As an existential-analytic psychotherapist, my approach is phenomenological meaning therapy is individual to each person taking into account the specific needs and difficulties they are experiencing without thinking using labels and diagnosis. My work prioritises the therapeutic relationship whilst my practice is influenced by psychoanalytic, existential and postmodern thought. This type of integrative psychotherapy allows different approaches to be called upon as appropriate for the individual and their circumstances.
Short-term work may be the right approach if you are in a position of crisis or you are looking for assistance in a period of distress. This is sometimes suitable for the situation or at other times leads onto medium or long-term work. Medium or long-term work can be more explorative to help understand your life, relationships and the repeat patterns we find ourselves in.
Having started my own therapeutic journey as a client, my belief is that psychotherapy can establish a unique relationship that may support a persons abilities to free themselves up from current and past life experiences. This may help someone to understand more about themselves and become clearer about their desires and how to meet them.
After qualifying in the UK I now provide psychotherapy for English speakers in Lisbon or online sessions for people in other locations.
Training
Experience
I worked for three years as a therapist at the mental health charity MIND as part of my training before establishing a private practice.
Qualifications
Advanced Practitioner Program in Existential Analytic Psychotherapy
University of Roehampton
2015-2017
Open Dialogue Foundation Training
Open Dialogue UK
2016-2017
MSc Psychotherapy & Counselling
University of Roehampton
2013-2016
Foundation Degree in Existential Psychotherapy
Regents College
2012-2013
Counselling Skills
City Literature Institute
2011-2012
Pricing
The charge for a 50-minute therapy session is €100 and happens weekly at a set time that works for us both.
Sessions are possible in person at Rua Almeida Brandao 4, R/C Esq or online.
There are a number of lower cost therapy spaces available if you are in financial difficulty. The fees can be discussed based on circumstances however these places are limited and not always available immediately.
Contact
If you feel you may need talking therapy; either to see you through a time of difficulty or to tackle longer term problems please get in touch.
+ 351 91 291 10 32
