Instituto Phernssi
Institute
“Disponibilizamos um espaço relacional confidencial e sem julgamento a todos os que lidam com questões que afetam as suas vidas e o seu bem-estar e estabilidade psico-emocional.”
About Us
Approach
Services
Services Offered:
Supervision & Training
Combined clinical supervision and professional development for mental health practitioners building their skills and expertise.
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A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.
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A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
Philosophy
A therapeutic approach that uses philosophical inquiry to explore questions of meaning, ethics, identity, and how to live a good life.
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 TherapyPersonal 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.
Psychoanalysis
An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.
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The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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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
- Groups
- Individuals
- Organisations
Staff Employed:
Clinical Psychologists
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.
Educational Psychologists
A psychologist specialising in learning, development, and educational needs of children, adolescents, and young adults.
Art Therapists
A therapist who uses drawing, painting, and other art forms to help clients express and process emotions. No artistic ability needed.
Neuropsychologists
A psychologist specialising in the relationship between the brain and behaviour, assessing cognitive functioning after injury, illness, or neurodevelopmental conditions.
Psychoanalysts
A therapist trained in psychoanalysis, an in-depth approach that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists
A psychotherapist who integrates psychoanalytic understanding into therapy, exploring unconscious dynamics and relational patterns.
Board Certified Coaches
A coach who has achieved board certification in goal-oriented coaching for personal or professional development.
Area of Expertise
Organisation Focus Areas:
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.
Control Issues
A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.
Dream Work
The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.
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Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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.
Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
Stress
The body and mind's response to excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, physical symptoms, and reduced functioning.
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Service Areas

Lisbon, Portugal