Joana Neto

Psychologist

“Who am I? What's my purpose? Am I living the life I want? - are challenging questions that pop up in our minds for moments and can be kept aside for years, waiting for an answer. Therapy is an invitation to slow down the rhythm of life, take a break from routine, and create a safe space for understanding and growth.”

About Me

Life’s biggest questions – about identity, purpose, and fulfilment – often linger, waiting for a dedicated space. As a Psychologist (MSc), I offer an invitation to slow down, step away from daily demands, and create a truly safe environment. Here, you can gently explore these deep inquiries, gaining clarity and understanding. This dedicated time supports your personal growth, helping you align with the life you truly desire. It’s a space for quiet reflection and meaningful discovery.

Approach

When life’s big questions surface, I invite you to pause and explore them at a steady, unhurried pace that honours where you are. In my Lisbon practice, in Portuguese or English, sessions feel focused and practical: we track small shifts, surface patterns—especially around transitions, identity and cross-cultural pressures—and experiment with new ways of relating between meetings. I work collaboratively, balancing reflection with concrete strategies that fit your everyday life. This approach often suits adolescents and adults seeking clarity and sustainable change.

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Basic Information

Lisbon, Portugal

Services

Services Offered:

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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:

•Adolescents
•Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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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.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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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.

Professional Title:

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Psychologist
A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications

University of Coimbra

Registrations

Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses (OPP)

Psychologist

European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA)

Registered EuroPsy Psychologist

Service Area

Pensamente

In-person

Lisbon, Lisbon

Portugal