Mr Filipe Afonso

Psychotherapist

“I am a bilingual psychotherapist and counsellor with a person-centred and integrative approach. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Psychosocial Interventions. My work includes supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions.”

About Me

I am a psychotherapist based in Málaga, Spain. I offer confidential online and in-person therapy for adults struggling with anxiety, low mood, and relationship problems.

Approach

Working from Málaga with sessions online and in person in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. I create a steady, collaborative space where your priorities guide each step. Sessions move at your pace — we explore feelings, patterns and practical coping, weaving talking, reflection and brief exercises when helpful. Between meetings I invite small, manageable reflections or experiments to try new ways of relating and self-care. This way of working often suits adults facing anxiety, low mood, grief or life changes who want thoughtful, respectful support.

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Basic Information

Málaga, Spain

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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Works With:

Adults
Elderly
Individuals
Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Adoption
The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.
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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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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.
Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Cancer Support
The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.
Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Gender Identity & Self-Image
A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.
LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

Professional Title:

Psychotherapist
A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.