I obtained my professional training in The Portuguese Association of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. I continue to supervise my work with senior psychotherapists: Miguel Moita and Bernardo Couto from Associação Portuguesa de Psicoterapia Psicanalítica. According to APPSI’s website http://iarpp.pt/appsi/a-appsi/: APPSI is a private, non-profit, indefinite-term association whose object is the study, dissemination and practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, …

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The below list consists of common symptoms of anxiety. Some of the symptoms maybe  coused by other health related issues. Please self evaluate by writing down your observations. They will serve us to better understand your anxiety patterns in a session.  • tension of the muscles in the neck, shoulder, and legs, hands, arms, chest, …

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Anxiety is a common experience that we all face from time to time. It is a natural response to stress and perceived threats, but it can also be debilitating when it becomes chronic or severe. Anxiety can manifest in a variety of physical symptoms, which can be distressing and disruptive to our daily lives. In …

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Self-esteem is not what popular culture tells us it is. We are told that self-esteem is a positive perspective on who we are, how we look, move speak, do, etc. This perspective makes us think that the way of achieving better self-acceptance is through numerous ways of bettering ourselves: diets, exercises, routines, etc. This or …

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Are you struggling with anxiety? You’re not alone. Anxiety affects millions of people worldwide, and it can be a debilitating condition that impacts all aspects of your life. Fortunately, there are effective treatments available that can help you manage your anxiety and improve your quality of life. We understand that anxiety can be overwhelming, but …

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Are you looking for professional psychotherapy services in Lisbon or online? Look no further than our team of experienced psychotherapists, ready to provide you with the support and guidance you need to improve your mental health and wellbeing. At our practice, we specialize in a range of psychotherapy approaches, including psychodynamic therapy, and ISTDP (intense …

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