Rita

Miss Rita Tojal

Licensed Psychologist

verified by TherapyRoute

I specialize in guiding individuals toward discovering their authentic selves through a unique blend of Psychology, Spirituality, Nature Connection, and Somatic practices. I lived in eco-villages for 6 years, and love to work with groups too.

About Me

I help you connect with your deeper self, weaving together insights from psychology, spirituality, and somatic practices. My six years living in eco-villages deeply informs my approach, especially in fostering nature connection. This unique blend is ideal if you seek a grounded path to authenticity. I also welcome those interested in exploring growth within a group setting, offering a collaborative space for shared discovery.

Approach

Connection with body and place becomes the practical thread I use to guide sessions, translating insights into small, embodied steps. I meet people in Cascais or Lisbon, and online in English, Portuguese or Spanish, shaping a mix of mindful inquiry, somatic attunement and real-world experiments between sessions. Work is paced to your nervous system: we track sensations, test new relational moves, and bring nature-based rituals or group practices when they fit trauma or grief recovery. This way suits those seeking grounded, gentle change.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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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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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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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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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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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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  • 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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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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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:

  • Licensed Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.

Qualifications


University of Lisbon

University of London

Registrations


Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses

Psychologist

Service Area


Rita Tojal

In-person

Cascais, Lisbon

Portugal

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