About me
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
I am a Clinical Psychologist, from Portugal, with 20 years of experience working in mental health. I graduated in Clinical Psychology in Lisbon in 2005 and have worked since 2006 across clinical and community-based mental health and psychosocial services. I have done further clinical training in Gestalt Psychotherapy and EMDR.
Humanitarian worker
Alongside my clinical work, for the past 13+ years I worked with communities affected by war and crisis, developing and leading mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programmes in humanitarian and international settings. My work has taken me across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Latin America, and has included clinical practice as well as programme development, leadership, supervision, training and staff care.
I currently work as a consultant in mental health and psychosocial support, collaborating with international and humanitarian organisations on areas including MHPSS programming, capacity strengthening, humanitarian needs assessment and staff wellbeing, and do private clinical practice.
A practice shaped by different contexts
Living and working across countries and cultures has been an important part of both my personal and professional life. It has made me particularly interested in the ways in which our experiences are shaped not only by our individual histories, but also by culture, community and the circumstances in which we live.
This perspective is particularly relevant to my work with refugees and migrants, people who live and work in international contexts, have grown up between cultures, or are navigating questions of belonging and identity.
It has also shaped my work with people whose professional lives take them into demanding environments, including humanitarian, human-rights and international organisations.
Creative practices
I am interested in the arts and their potential to foster community and mental health. Alongside my clinical training, I have practiced community theatre, clown, expressive arts and Therapeutic Playback Theatre. I seek to incorporate creative approaches in my work with individuals and groups.
Professional registration & languages
I am registered with the Portuguese Psychological Association (OPP ID nº 25432), the American Psychological Association (APA International Membership ID: C2304572390), and EMDR-Portugal (Socia Efectiva nº 559).
I offer cosultations online in Portuguese, English and Spanish. I also have an advanced level of French.