Bruno

Mr Bruno Magalhães de Aquino

Psychoanalyst

“Psychodramatist, Psychologist and Specialist in Psychoanalysis predominantly working with Sexuality, Chronic Illness and Mourning. Languages: English and Portuguese.”

About Me

Navigating the complexities of sexuality, chronic illness, or mourning can feel overwhelming. As a Psychoanalyst and Psychodramatist, I offer a space to explore these profound experiences. We can work together to make sense of what feels overwhelming, discovering new perspectives. This allows you to find new ways forward. Sessions are offered in English or Portuguese, fostering genuine connection and insight.

Approach

Confronting intimate identity questions, long-term health struggles, or deep loss, I use enactment alongside reflective listening so tangled experiences become more tangible and speakable. Sessions in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro or online, offered in both languages, move at a measured pace—sometimes through embodied role work, sometimes through quieter listening—to notice how body, story and desire interact. Between sessions I may suggest brief creative experiments or notes to track small shifts. Those looking for curious, collaborative work that honors both body and narrative often find this helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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    Drama Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses role-play, storytelling, and movement as tools for emotional expression and exploration.

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    Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Elderly
  • •Families
  • •Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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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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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

Professional Title:

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    Psychoanalyst

    A therapist trained in psychoanalysis, an in-depth approach that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts.

Qualifications

Universidade Santa Úrsula

Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC/RJ)

Registrations

BSc in Psychology and Specialist in Clinical Psychoanalysis

Psychologist

Service Area

São Paulo/SP & Rio de Janeiro/RJ

In-person & Online

Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

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