Mrs Ana Vedes
Psychologist
“As a person and psychologist I value an explicitly warm, caring, authentic and informal setting, as well as, an international and intercultural mindset. I am an extremely committed professional, hence offering only cutting-edge and evidenced based methods of counseling/therapy,”
About Me
Approach
I am trained in different evidenced-based modalities- Accelerated Experiential Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP); Internal Family Systems (IFS); Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR); Gottman Method; Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) - and integrate them as needed depending on the struggles, needs and goals of each client.
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Services
Life is hard AND you are not alone!
With my experience and explicitly warm, caring, authentic and informal stance, I help individuals and couples- specially expats, migrants and intercultural couples- living in Zurich and around the world, in their path of healing, transformation, growth, and integration.
The evidence based maps and compasses I use are experiential, relational, brain, emotion and body focused since latest research has shown that merely talking about or having insight about our problems doesn't change them.
Long lasting change happens when we have new experiences within a safe, collaborative, empathic and compassionate therapeutic relationship; which slowly facilitates the process of connecting our stories with our emotions and body-sensations; whereby difficult and traumatic experiences, maladaptive beliefs, emotions and coping strategies can be identified, befriended, reprocessed and desensitised as needed.
Subsequently, our core Self and its inner strengths and resources can be released, and adaptive coping strategies, emotions and beliefs can be accessed, invited, developed and fostered.
Services Offered:
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Couples
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:
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Psychologist
A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.
Qualifications
Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon, Portugal
University of Lisbon, Portugal.
Portuguese Association of EMDR
AEDP Institute
IFS Institute
Registrations
Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses (OPP)
OPP Expert in Clinical and Health Psychologist
Federation of Swiss Psychologists
FSP Psychologist