Miguel

Miguel Estrada

Psychotherapist

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“I am a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychotherapist with 24 years of experience, including NHS CAMHS as a Clinical Lead, and the private sector. I specialize in Autism, ADHD. I am currently pursuing postgraduate studies in neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London.”

About Me

I’m an English and Portuguese-speaking psychotherapist with over 24 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults in the U.K. and Portugal NHS and Private Sector). Ex- Clinical Lead of the target Mental Health in Schools programme (devloped it and implemented it), Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, for NELFT, NHS. I work exclusively online, offering a flexible and accessible service to clients based in different locations. Alongside my clinical work, I am involved in neuroscience and genomic psychiatry research and I am currently studying post-grad Applied Neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London. I'm also a researcher in Neuroscience and Genomic Psychiatry at the Lisbon Faculty of Medicine. My approach is scientific, person-centred, cognitive and behavioural psychotherapy, always adapted to each person’s individual needs and context. I have specialty in neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, ADHD and learning disabilities. I also work with more general mental health diagnoses. In our sessions, I aim to offer a calm, thoughtful and non-judgemental space where we can explore your concerns together, make sense of patterns in your life and develop practical, realistic strategies to support change and wellbeing, also collaborating (if needed) with multi-disciplinary teams and schools. I'm a full Registered Member (MBACP) of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Approach

Scientific person- centered behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy individually tailored.
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Basic Information

Online Only

Services

Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy.

Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • 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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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Adoption

    The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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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  • ADHD / Attention

    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.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • 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.

  • Adoption

    The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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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:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Registered Member

Qualifications

Eos Institute Bournemouth, England

Service Areas

Online Only

Portugal

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