About me

I am a Christian Therapist who helps people in English and Portuguese (my mother tongue). I’ve been married for 35 years and have lived among and experienced different cultures.
I love gardening, decorating and being in contact with nature.
Seeing people reaching their full potential, is my passion.

Training and Qualifications:

. Post-graduate in Development of Relational Competences–
 ISPA – Higher Institute of Applied Psychology –
Lisbon
. Skills in Counselling at Edinburgh College
. High National Certificate in Integrative Counselling
at Edinburgh College
. Diploma in Christian Counselling – Destiny College – Glasgow
. Certificate of Achievement – Food and Mood: Improving Mental Health Through Diet and Nutrition - Future Learn – Online Course from Deakin University.

. Certificate on Complex Trauma - Level 1 & 2 (Course with Janina Fisher) PESI UK


Areas I specialise in/am experienced in.
.  Depression
.  Anxiety
.  Low self-esteem
.  Assertiveness
.  Stress
.  Bereavement & Loss
.  Personal growth & development
.  Food and Mood Connection with  Mental  Health.
.  Self-harm & Suicidal thoughts

.  Trauma


Approaches:
. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
. Person Centred Therapy
. Transactional Analysis
. Christian Integrative