Isabel Gonçalves, MSc

Clinical Psychologist

“I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience supporting adults facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. My work is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where clients can explore their experiences, gain insight, and develop meaningful and lasting change. I work integratively, drawing from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR. I have particular experience working with anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, grief, self-esteem difficulties, relationship issues, life transitions.”

About Me

I am a Portuguese Clinical Psychologist who has lived and worked internationally, supporting clients from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. I offer therapy in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French. My therapeutic style combines professionalism with warmth, curiosity, and genuine compassion. I believe that therapy is not only about reducing symptoms but also about helping people develop a deeper understanding of themselves, strengthen their emotional wellbeing, and live more authentically and in line with their values.

Approach

My approach is integrative and tailored to each client's unique needs. I combine evidence-based approaches such as Schema Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and mindfulness-based techniques. I aim to provide a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where clients can better understand themselves, navigate challenges, and create meaningful and lasting change.

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Basic Information

Lisboa, Portugal

In-person

Services

Therapeutic Services I provide individual therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and emotional regulation challenges. I also support clients with, perfectionism, workplace stress, and intercultural or expatriate adjustment. Sessions are available online and in person, in English, Portuguese, Spanish.

Services Offered:

Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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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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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, map a person's cognitive and emotional profile, and guide treatment planning.
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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
Communities
Elderly
Individuals
Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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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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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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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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

Qualifications

MSc in Clinical Psychology

ISPA

Year: 2007

Service Areas

In-person

Lumiar, Lisboa 1750-412

Portugal

Lisboa, Portugal