Chi sono
I offer individual psychological support in situations such as depressed mood, anxiety, resilience skills, relationship issues, and improvement of interpersonal skills, with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy.
I also offer educational support – assessments and intervention – in situations such as learning disabilities, developmental issues, parenting, motivation and self-esteem.
I have a Doctor degree in Developmental Psychology, a Masters degree in Educational Psychology and graduated in Applied Psychology, specialized in Educational Psychology.
I am also specialized in cognitive behavioral therapy.
Offerta
Formazione, specializzazione, esperienze lavorative
Doctor of Psychology, ISPA - Instituto Universitario, 2011(FCT Grant)
Masters in Educational Psychology, ISPA, 2001 (Merit Grant)
Degree in applied Psychology, specialization in Educational Psychology, ISPA, 1999
Specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Beck Institute
- Since 2018: Developmental Psychologist in private practice in Zürich and Baar:
Cognitive therapy/emotional support to children, adolescents and families:
Design and implementation of short-term intervention, goal oriented programs that help the clients develop coping skills and find lifelong tools, thus promoting personal development and positive growth. Themes: Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Procrastination, Resilience skills, Self-esteem, Stress management
Educational support, consultancy to teachers and developmental assessments
Coaching. Themes: Communication & Interpersonal skills, Leadership, Relationship issues, Work-life balance
- 1999-2012: Developmental psychologist in private practice (Lisbon, Portugal)
Assessments, emotional support and intervention to children, adolescents, and parents
School and career counselling (ages 14 to 24)
Coaching (for adults): Personal development and Career management
Design, implementation and assessment (for companies) of Learning & Development programs, Leadership development initiatives, Change Management initiatives and Career / Executive development programs
Design, implementation and assessment of professional and interpersonal skills development programs
- 2004-2012: School psychologist at Colégio Alfa-Beta in Lisbon
Assessment and intervention - direct work with children and teachers
Classroom support
Emotional support to students and parents
Implementation of and mediation in development measures
Design and implementation of preventive projects
Leading parents and teachers meetings
Design, implementation and assessment of professional and interpersonal skills development programs
- 2001-2013: Professor at the Higher Institute of Education and Sciences in Lisbon
Teaching on Masters, teachers teaching training and further education courses (Developmental Psychology; Educational Psychology; Acquisition of Oral and Written Languages; Special Education Needs)
Research, Supervision and Coaching