Isa Carreira, MSc

Clinical Psychologist

“At the heart of my work is a simple intention: to invite you to relate to yourself with kindness, and to find a sense of peace, with your story, your body, and who you are.”

About Me

Born and raised in central Portugal, Leiria will always feel like home. Naturally curious and gently restless, I’ve come to see stepping beyond the comfort zone as an essential part of getting to know ourselves more deeply. It’s in those moments of movement and discovery that we begin to understand who we are. With a free and open spirit, I’ve experienced both the stillness and the intensity of the different places where I’ve lived and worked. Each of them has shaped me, challenging me, teaching me, and helping me grow. My interest in Psychology and Psychoanalysis began early in life, driven by a desire to understand people more deeply, their needs, their inner worlds, their struggles, but also their potential and their beauty. Supporting others in their journey towards self-understanding and emotional well-being soon became not just a path, but a calling.

Approach

My work is grounded in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, integrated with approaches that allow me to adapt to each person’s unique needs. At the heart of my practice is the therapeutic relationship, a space where you can feel safe, heard, and understood. I aim to support you in making sense of whatever may be bringing you distress or discomfort. Together, we gently explore your story, your experiences, and the meaning behind them, always in a space free from judgment. From there, we can begin to understand where you come from and, at your own pace, where you would like to go.

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Basic Information

Lisbon, Portugal

Services

Services Offered:

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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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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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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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Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.

Works With:

•Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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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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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective 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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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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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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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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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Professional Title:

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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.

Qualifications

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

Masters

University of Coimbra

Year: 2013

Postgraduate Studies in Third Wave Therapies

CRIAP Institute

Year: 2022

Postgraduate Studies in Psychoanalysis

Instituto Português de Psicologia e outras Ciências

Year: 2025

Registrations

Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses

Psicólogo (Membro Efectivo)

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Memberships

European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA)

Membership: PT-054944-201907

Service Area

In-person & Online

Lisbon, Lisbon

Portugal