When I think about how to define systemic psychotherapy, I imagine a boat journey—sometimes through calm seas, other times through turbulent waters— but never alone.
For me, it is a journey of shared discovery, where therapist and client(s) explore side by side the relational maps that shape each person’s experience.
Individual, Couple, and Family psychotherapist | Social Worker
I have been working at the Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte (Hospital de Santa Maria and Hospital Pulido Valente) since 2001.
Since 2015, I have been part of the Psychiatry and Mental Health Service at the Prof. Daniel Sampaio Integrated Psychiatric Unit for Adolescents, encompassing Day Unit, Inpatient, and Outpatient services. In this role, I work with young people exhibiting at-risk behaviors and their families from a systemic perspective.
At SPES, I work with young people through to early adulthood. It is a privilege for me to engage with individuals, couples, and families—helping improve communication, understand relational patterns, and collaboratively find new ways to navigate challenges. I believe that a therapeutic relationship can provide a safe space, strengthen attachments, promote balance and support the development of healthier relationships.
Training in Systemic and Family Therapy – Portuguese Society of Family Therapy.
Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Psychwire
Training in Trauma Intervention with Adolescents – Instituto Belong Degree in Social Work, Professional License OAS 01417
Experience in Individual psychotherapy with adolescents and adults, Group therapy with adolescents, Family and Couples therapy.
Interest Areas - Working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples
