Psychotherapy Lisbon | English-Speaking Individual & Couples Therapy
Are you at a crossroads in your life or relationship? If you’re ready to better understand yourself, break unhealthy patterns, and create meaningful change, you’re in the right place. Our English-speaking therapists in Lisbon are here to support you on your path toward growth and emotional well-being.
Therapy helps you transform your life. Our therapists will support you moving through life’s challenges, understand yourself more deeply, and create healthier, more fulfilling connections. We offer couples therapy and individual therapy in Lisbon and online.
- Therapy Lisbon Team
We provide Psychotherapy that offers a professional, supportive relationship. We can help when you’re feeling overwhelmed and your usual ways of coping no longer seem enough. In our sessions, we’ll explore and clarify your challenges together, helping you understand root causes and find meaningful ways forward.
Therapy is a practice of establishing an aware, kind and caring relationship with yourself. We all have self-sabotaging patterns and behaviors that include thought patterns, beliefs, emotional defenses, coping mechanisms, and attachment problems.
Together, we’ll work on challenging these patterns and strengthening your will to change so that you can cultivate lasting well-being – for yourself as well as your relationships.
integrative psychotherapist
Couples therapist EFT
psychologist
Sylwia Latacz
My name is Sylwia Latacz, and I am a psychologist and psychotherapist. I provide individual and couples therapy.
I support clients in overcoming psychological difficulties, finding a sense of authenticity, and developing new, healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges.
I work within an integrative framework, tailoring my approach to the specific needs of each person seeking help.
What to expect during your first therapy session in Lisbon?
The Problem
“What is you psychological problem you would like me help with?” – your therapist may ask you. We’ll try to clarify what do you want from therapy.
Situations
Next, we’ll look for examples. How does your problem show up in everyday life situations? So we can better understand how to help you.
Feelings
You can start experiencing feelings and thoughts conected to your problem. Can we better understand and express your feelings?
Anxiety
Usually when we address something emotionally difficult and ask for help we experience some level of anxiety. Can you recognize your anxiety? Can we regulate it together?
Defences / avoidance
What are your usual ways of avoiding your psychological problems, your anxiety and your feelings? Can we find out and change it?
ISTDP psychotherapist
Couples therapist
Piotr Szmyt
My name is Piotr Szmyt. I am a psychotherapist (iedta.net) and interpersonal trainer.
My approach in psychotherapy combines a psychodynamic perspective with a more body-focused intense short dynamic therapy (ISTDP).
In therapy, I value both empathy and directness. Sometimes what helps in the therapeutic process are warmth and acceptance and other times confrontation and clear perspective.
You can get to know my approach to the therapeutic relationship in the first consultation session.
Therapy can support a wide range of concerns:
The goal of therapy is to help you connect more fully with yourself, strengthen your emotional resilience, and move toward a life that feels more meaningful and aligned with who you are.
- Depression & Anxiety
- Trauma therapy
- Difficulties in establishing a relationship or maintaining one.
- Difficulty navigating intense emotions (anger management, sadness, grief)
- Lack of sense of satisfaction with one’s life or work, existential crisis
- Addictions
- Sexual problems
- Difficulties related to relocating: sense of isolation, loneliness, cultural shock.
Life is not the way it's supposed to be, it's the way it is. The way you cope with that is what makes the difference.
In our initial session, we’ll clarify the core of your problem and look at your daily life context. Together, we will determine the best therapeutic approach to help you achieve change.
We offer two main formats for our sessions:
Individual therapy: 65 EUR for a 50-minute session.
ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy): 120 EUR for an intensive 90-minute session.
We provide official invoices. Please inform us of your fiscal number. Partial or full reimbursement depending on your insurance policy.
While this page is dedicated to individual therapy and ISTDP, we have a specialized department for relationship counselling. Please visit our couples therapy Lisbon page for more details.
Yes, we specialize in providing individual therapy specifically tailored for the English-speaking community and expats living in Lisbon. Our sessions focus on navigating life transitions, personal growth, and emotional well-being in a supportive, professional environment.
Our main practice is conveniently located for those seeking therapy in Lisbon, particularly for expats and locals in the central districts. We are located in Avenidas Novas near Gulbenkian Museum. (Near Saldanha/Sao Sebastiao metro stations).
Relationship & Couples Therapy in Lisbon: Marriage Counseling FAQ
OUR TEAM HAS A WIDE RANGE OF SPECIALIZATIONS
Clinical Specializations (Trauma Therapy, ISTDP, Schema Therapy)
Types of Therapy
Anxiety & OCD: Structured sessions to manage intrusive thoughts and regain control.
Depression therapy: Compassionate care to help you navigate through darkness toward vitality.
Trauma therapy in Lisbon (PTSD & C-PTSD): Specialized trauma-informed therapy to process past experiences and build resilience.
Personality-Focused Therapy: Structural work for complex dynamics, including Borderline (BPD), Narcissistic (NPD), Depressive and Obsessive-Compulsive personalities.
Specialized Therapeutic Methods
ISTDP (Intense Short-Term Dynamic Therapy): An intensive, 90-minute format (120 EUR) designed for accelerated emotional resolution.
Schema & Integrative Therapy: Combining various frameworks to address your unique personality structure and life patterns.
Interpersonal & Communication Training: Focused sessions to enhance how you connect with others and express your needs.
Expat Support
Multicultural Therapy: Understanding the unique psychological nuances of living abroad.
Hybrid & Online Therapy: Flexible sessions (in-person in Lisbon or secure online video) to fit your international lifestyle.
Individual Counseling: Professional English-speaking guidance for personal and professional transitions.
Are you struggling with anxiety? You’re not alone. Anxiety affects millions of people worldwide, and it can be a debilitating condition… (read more about anxiety).
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or the unique challenges of being an expat in Lisbon, understanding the various types of treatment can help you feel more confident about starting your journey. Read more about schools of therapy.
At Psychotherapy Lisbon, we highly prioritize continuous professional development. Therefore, we actively participate in various advanced therapeutic training, psychotherapy schools, and specialized courses. Learn more about our therapists!
Individual therapy & couples therapy in Lisbon: summary.
Individual therapy offers a dedicated space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply seeking greater self-understanding, this process can help you make sense of what you’re going through.In our sessions, we’ll work together to identify patterns that may be holding you back as well as explore your bodily responses in search of possibly buried or protected emotions (anger, fear, joy, sadness). Through this exploration, you’ll begin to uncover deeper emotional layers, gain new perspectives, and develop tools for navigating life with greater clarity and confidence.
