Sara

Sara Gomes da Silva

Psychotherapist

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“UK trained psychotherapist holding a private practice in central Lisbon and online.”

About Me

I am an integrative psychotherapist and art therapist, offering a safe and contained space for the exploration of emotional and psychological concerns. My work supports a process of inquiry into what may be causing distress, with the intention of restoring balance and fostering a deeper sense of well being. The focus may be on a particular issue, or it may unfold more holistically, allowing for the discovery of hidden potential and alignment with a more fulfilling experience of life. My clinical experience includes working with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, life transitions, loneliness, low self-esteem, loss of meaning and purpose, and relationship concerns. At the heart of my practice is the belief that each individual holds an innate capacity for healing and transformation. My role is to support the re-establishment of connection with one's own inner guidance, fostering a deeper trust in the wisdom that resides within. My orientation is relational and intuitive, grounded in presence, attunement, and respect for the unfolding of each person’s unique process.

Approach

I work integratively, drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities to respond to the unique needs of each client. My approach weaves together psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, gestalt, and transpersonal perspectives, with a particular emphasis on the Analytic Psychology of C.G. Jung. I am also inspired and trained in The Work of Byron Katie—a self-inquiry method that supports the investigation of limiting beliefs and thought patterns. This approach fosters a clearer, more authentic perception of the self, others, and the world. As an art therapist, I have experience facilitating the access to inner dimensions through artistic mediators such as drawing, painting, collage, creative writing and sand tray. Creative imagination may be integrated into the therapeutic process, facilitating self-expression and insight. Dreams and visualisations can also integrate the work as they often hold important messages and guidance. Before training as a psychotherapist, I studied History of Art. My Master’s investigation was dedicated to forms of art considered “outsider”, contributing to deepen my interest in the psyche’s creative nature.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

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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  • 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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  • Dream Work

    The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.

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  • Self-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.

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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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  • 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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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

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

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Centre for Counseling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE), London

University of Northampton

Portuguese Society of Art Therapy (Sociedade Portuguesa de Arte Terapia, SPAT), Lisbon

University of Lisbon

Nova University of Lisbon

Service Areas

Sara Gomes da Silva, Private Practice

In-person & Online

Lisbon, Lisbon

Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal