Mrs Ines Hoffmann

Clinical Psychologist

Verified

“If you are navigating life between cultures and experiencing questions around identity, belonging, stress, or feeling disconnected from yourself, I can support you in exploring these experiences with greater awareness and reconnecting with yourself in a more authentic way. I am an expat living and working in São Paulo and offer both online and in-person sessions.”

About Me

I am a psychologist working from a Gestalt therapy and phenomenological-existential perspective, with a particular interest in the relationship between emotional well-being and embodied experience. Originally from Germany, I have lived and worked across different cultural contexts, including time in the United States and, for many years now, in Brazil. My personal and professional journey as an expatriate has shaped my understanding of adaptation, belonging, identity, and both the challenges and richness of living between cultures. Before entering the field of psychology, I worked in a corporate environment, which gave me direct contact with themes such as performance demands, stress, transitions, relationships, and the balance between personal and professional life. My interest in body-oriented perspectives has also been shaped by my personal journey. As an athlete, I became increasingly aware of how the body carries meaning, responds to challenges, and communicates beyond words. Together with my background in bodywork and Rolfing® Structural Integration, this deepened my understanding of the connection between body awareness, emotions, and human experience. I seek to create a supportive and respectful therapeutic space where people can explore themselves and their lives with greater awareness, presence, and curiosity. I work with adults facing challenges such as stress, anxiety, life transitions, relationship difficulties, emotional exhaustion, questions of identity, and personal growth. Our work together can take place in Portuguese, English, or German, either online or in person.

Approach

My work is grounded in Gestalt therapy and a phenomenological-existential perspective. Rather than focusing on predefined interpretations or fixed solutions, I seek to understand each person within the context of their unique life experience, relationships, and environment. I view therapy as a collaborative process where awareness can gradually expand through curiosity, dialogue, and presence. Together, we may explore thoughts, emotions, patterns of relating, and the ways these experiences are expressed not only through words but also through the body. My interest in embodiment and body awareness informs my work while respecting the boundaries and ethics of psychological practice. I believe that greater awareness of oneself: emotionally, relationally, and physically, can create space for new possibilities, choices, and ways of being. I aim to create a respectful, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where people can feel safe exploring their experiences, deepen self-awareness, and cultivate a more authentic relationship with themselves and others.

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Basic Information

São Paulo, Brazil

In-person

Services

I work with adults experiencing a range of emotional and life challenges, including: -Anxiety and stress -Life transitions and adjustment processes -Relationship challenges -Emotional exhaustion and burnout -Identity, belonging, and cultural adaptation -Personal growth and self-awareness -Self-esteem and questions of meaning -Cross-cultural experiences and expatriate-related challenges -Body awareness and the connection between emotional and physical experience -Attention-related challenges and executive functioning difficulties (ADHD) -Neurodiversity-related experiences. I have completed postgraduate training in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which contributes to my understanding of neurodiversity and individual differences.

Services Offered:

Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
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.
Somatic Therapy
A body-centred approach to healing that uses physical awareness, breath, and movement to release stored tension and trauma, based on the recognition that the body holds and expresses emotional experience.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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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.
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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Humanistic Therapy
A therapeutic approach grounded in the belief that people are inherently capable of growth and self-understanding, focusing on present experience, personal meaning, and the therapeutic relationship.
Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Elderly
Individuals

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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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
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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Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
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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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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Spiritual Exploration
Questions of meaning, purpose, faith, and spiritual experience as they relate to psychological well-being and personal identity.
Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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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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Professional Title:

Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Conselho Federal de Psicologia

Psicólogo (CRP)

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Qualifications

Formação de Psicólogo (Bacharelado)

MEC Accredited University

Service Areas

Ines Hoffmann Psicologia e Rolfing

In-person

Sumarezinho

São Paulo, São Paulo 05441-050

Brazil