Mr David Sousa Dias

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

verified by TherapyRoute

“Psychological intervention is not only intended to prevent or treat mental illness, but also to promote well-being and encourage thoughtful reflection on oneself, others, and relationships. At its core, my work aims to help individuals recognize and develop the potential that exists within each one of us.”

About Me

I work with individuals who wish to explore more than just their symptoms. My approach supports well-being while encouraging reflection on yourself, others, and the relationships that shape your life. In our sessions, we work collaboratively to deepen self-understanding and uncover personal resources that may not yet be fully recognized. This process is particularly suited to those seeking meaningful insight, emotional clarity, and practical ways to engage with their inner strengths and everyday challenges.

Approach

I invite curiosity that turns naming patterns into practical changes in daily life. In Lisbon and online, in Portuguese, English or Italian, sessions are paced, attentive and conversational, giving space for both emotional depth and everyday problem-solving. Through reflective conversation and targeted assessment, we explore how past experiences shape current ways of coping with anxiety, stress, trauma, and relational difficulties. From there, we begin to experiment with new responses and perspectives between sessions. People who are seeking greater self-understanding alongside steady, practical change often find this way of working helpful.

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Basic Information

Lisbon, Portugal

Services

Clinical Psychology Psychodynamic-based psychological sessions using techniques adapted to the subjective needs and nuances of each person. Body Psychotherapy An integrative psychotherapeutic approach that includes attention to bodily sensations, breathing, and emotional expression, supporting the processing of experiences that may be difficult to access through conversation alone.

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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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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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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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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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
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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:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Couples
•Elderly
•Individuals
•Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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.
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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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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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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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ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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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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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Professional Title:

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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
A psychotherapist completing supervised practice toward full registration as a registered psychotherapist.

Qualifications

ISPA - Instituto Universitário

Registrations

Ordem dos Psicólogos

Service Area

Online from Lisbon and in-person at Lisbon City Center

In-person & Online

Lisbon, Lisbon

Portugal