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How can I find an English-speaking therapist in Lisbon for personality-focused work? Answer: Finding the right support in a foreign city is crucial. In Lisbon, I provide specialized psychotherapy in English for the expat community, focusing on deep-rooted personality patterns and character development. My practice is conveniently located for those seeking professional mental health support in a language they feel most comfortable with.

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Emotional Fitness: Mind Training

Emotional Fitness: Training for Your Mind At first, this term might seem amusing—just another addition to the so-called “mental health industry.” However, after a moment, we can see that the idea of Emotional Fitness (EF) is an excellent way to cultivate an additional healthy habit. Regular physical exercise is already becoming a standard, so perhaps it is time for an emotional exercise routine? Inspired by the observations of Dr. Emily Anhalt, we briefly describe the foundations of EF below.

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Do I have low self-esteem?

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 valid ways of changing something in your life but they won’t support your self-esteem. What we consciously think about ourselves, what others think about us doesn’t reach to the levels where our self-value permeates.

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Piotr Szmyt becomes IEDTA member!

I am proud to share that I have officially become a member of the International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association (IEDTA). This membership, following 3 years of intensive training in ISTDP, recognizes my commitment to the highest international standards of experiential therapy. For my clients in Lisbon and online, this means access to deeply transformative, evidence-based treatment focused on lasting emotional change.

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Sylwia Latacz becomes OPP member!

We are pleased to announce that Sylwia Latacz has officially become a registered member of the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses (OPP). Registration number: 31224 At Psychotherapy Lisbon, we are committed to providing the highest standards of professional care. Sylwia’s registration further strengthens our mission to offer expert, English-speaking mental health support to the international community in Portugal.

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