The Hidden Emotional Cost of Living Abroad
Moving to a new country looks like an adventure from the outside. And in many ways, it is. But for most expatriates, there comes a moment, sometimes weeks after arriving,...
Mrs Livia Pires Melo
Certified Psychologist
Verified“I am a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist with an MBA from FGV, combining brain science with corporate strategy to treat burnout. I help executives and high-performing professionals recover their mental health and cognitive function.”
About Me
My career path is unique: I combined a Postgraduate degree in Neuropsychology with practical experience as a former HR Manager and an MBA from FGV. This hybrid experience allows me to understand corporate pressures 'from the inside' and offer highly precise, evidence-based clinical interventions. I specialize in serving Brazilian expatriates around the world, focusing on managing chronic stress, burnout, and cognitive rehabilitation (focus, memory, and attention). I offer an ethical, safe, and specialized therapeutic space in Portuguese for those seeking high performance without compromising their mental health.
Approach
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with technical neuropsychological protocols. My approach is structured, assertive, and focused on emotional regulation and restoring the mental functionality required in high-pressure environments. I work in partnership with the patient to develop practical stress coping strategies.
Services
Specialist in Psychotherapy for Adults and Executives | Diagnosis and Management of Occupational Burnout | Neuropsychological Assessment and Cognitive Rehabilitation (Post-Covid, Adult ADHD, Focus/Memory) | Psychological Support for Brazilian Expatriates | Career Crisis Management.
Services Offered:
Addiction Services
A range of services for addiction that may include counselling, detox support, group programmes, and aftercare planning.
Advocacy
Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.
Learn more about AdvocacyAdolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
Learn more about Adolescent TherapyCBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
Learn more about CBTConflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
Crisis Counselling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
Learn more about Crisis CounsellingCrisis Support & Counselling
Emergency emotional support and counselling for people in acute psychological distress, available at the point of need.
Learn more about Crisis Support & CounsellingDisability Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
A formal psychological evaluation to determine the nature and extent of a disability, often used for support planning or service access.
Divorce Counselling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
Learn more about Individual Therapy
Works With:
- Adults
- Adolescents
- Families
- Elderly
- Couples
- Individuals
- Organisations
- Parents
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.
Learn more about ADHD / Attention DifficultiesAnxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about AnxietyCareer Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
Career Planning
The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.
Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
Learn more about Life TransitionsMood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
Learn more about Mood DisorderPersonal 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.
Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Learn more about Self-CareSelf-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.
Learn more about Self-Esteem
Professional Title:
Certified Psychologist
A psychologist who holds professional certification to assess and treat mental health conditions.
Credentials
Registrations
Qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
Universidade estadual do Ceará
Year: 2007
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
UNICHRISTUS
Year: 2023
Service Areas
Papicu, Fortaleza, Brazil
