Sara Cunha

Clinical Psychologist

“Accredited Clinical Psychologist and member of the Portuguese Order of Psychologists (OPP) Sara holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology from ISPA. She pursued advanced training in diverse areas, including Research, Psychopharmacology, Communication, Relationship Skills, Performance a Theater and Psychology.”

About Me

My background as a Clinical Psychologist includes diverse training, from relationship skills to the psychology of performance. This unique breadth helps me guide you through communication challenges or finding your authentic voice. We can explore practical ways to build connection and confidence. My aim is for you to navigate complex feelings and life situations with greater ease.

Approach

Exploring communication challenges and performance concerns, I focus on practical experiments that reveal new ways of relating to yourself and others. Sessions in Caldas da Rainha or online, in Portuguese or English, move at a steady, collaborative pace with clear goals. We combine brief behavioural tasks, reflective feedback and tailored assessment to untangle anxiety, mood shifts and relational patterns, with practical steps between sessions. People juggling life transitions, burnout or performance pressure often find this approach grounding.

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Basic Information

Caldas Da Rainha, Portugal

Services

Services Offered:

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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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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Elderly

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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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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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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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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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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.
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Suicidal Thoughts
Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.
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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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Professional Title:

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Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Qualifications

ISPA - Instituto Universitário

Registrations

Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses (OPP)

Psychologist

Service Area

psycsaúde

In-person & Online

Caldas Da Rainha, Leiria

Portugal