Ms Daniela Ferreira
Licensed Clinical Psychologists
“As a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, I have been working with expats for several years. My Psychological Intervention is aimed at helping you reduce your psychological suffering while also creating a life with more authenticity and meaning.”
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About Me
Approach
Our therapeutic process mainly involves developing a therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe, welcomed and understood. Through this relationship, you will gain understanding of your anguish and we will work together to investigate your psychological conflicts, symptoms, causes, and the impact they have on your life. This understanding will allow for the establishment of important objectives for you and the creation of the best strategies to achieve them.
I am specialized in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Psychodynamic).
I also use Third-Wave Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies with some clients, depending on their needs, namely - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Services
My services include Psychology and Psychotherapy Sessions in Lisbon, Porto, and Online in English and Portuguese for adults.
I specialize in the following:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Trauma
- Phobias
- Depression and other Mood Disorders (Bipolar Disorder, among others)
- Personality Disorders (Borderline, Obsessive-Compulsive, etc)
- Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Addictions (Alcohol, Drug Addiction, Gambling, Internet Addiction, Pornography,etc)
- Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-eating)
- Psychosomatic Disorder
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Difficulties related to Self-Steem and Self-Criticism
- Career Development
- Burnout
- Life Transitions (Grief, Divorces, etc)
- Skills Training
- Mindfulness Training
- Marital and Family Problems
- Co-dependency
- General Dissatisfaction with Life
- Chronic Pain and other Chronic Diseases (Clients living with Cancer, etc)
Services Offered:
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ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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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
- •Elderly
- •Organisations
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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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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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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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
Professional Title:
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Licensed Clinical Psychologists
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.
Qualifications
University of Porto, Portugal
CRIAP - Instituto Universitário
SBPdePA
Registrations
Clinical Psychologist
The Portuguese Psychologists Order / EuroPsy Certificate - European Certificate in Psychologist