Experience
Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Coach, effective member of the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, professional certificate nº 9295;
Degree in Clinical Cognitive-Behavioral, Cognitive and Systemic Psychology (2006), from the University of Lisbon - FPUL;
Post-graduation in Gestalt Psychotherapy by the Portuguese Gestalt Association (in progress) - APG;
Advanced post-university specialization in Psychological Coaching - INSPSIC;
Complementary training in Solution-Oriented Brief Therapy, Solution-Focused Coaching, and Mindfulness;
CPP (Trainer - Certificate of Pedagogical Skills);
Clinical experience in family and individual follow-up, adolescents and adults, Portuguese and foreigners, and experience as a group facilitator and trainer;
Experience of accompanying migrants and refugees by JRS Portugal (Jesuit Refugee Service);
Yoga, Meditation and Aikido practitioner.
Susana Soares
Clinical psychologist | MSc
Anxiety | Depression | Emotional regulation | Personal development | Self esteem
"For me, the psychotherapeutic process is a journey of growth and self-discovery, made in the context of a safe, nurturing and, above all, respectful relationship.
The therapeutic relationship opens and contains a safe space for joint exploration of our different dimensions - cognitive, bodily, emotional, spiritual - in a search for better, and more integrated, mental health.
Being a therapist is, for me, accompanying each person in this discovery of themselves, promoting gentle curiosity and, above all, self-acceptance and self-compassion - qualities that serve as "fertilizer" for the unfolding of our potential and solutions for our difficulties."