Dr Thabata Telles
Licensed Psychologist
Verified“Experienced psychologist (MSc, PhD) working online and on-site in Portugal (Braga and Porto). Major in mental health, transcultural competent care, clinical and sports psychology. Working languages: Portuguese, English and French. Licensed Psychologist in Brazil, Portugal and France. EuroPsy certified (EFPA).”
About Me
Approach
Dr. Telles has a humanistic and phenomenological background which is intertwined with recent development of cognitive psychology and neuroscience. She works with science based approaches also considering particular lived experiences.
Services
Services Offered:
Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
Prevention
Programmes aimed at preventing mental health problems before they develop, through education, early intervention, and resilience building.
Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Sport Psychology
A branch of psychology focused on the mental aspects of athletic performance, including focus, motivation, pressure management, and recovery from injury.
Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
Learn more about PsychotherapyResearch
Scientific investigation into mental health, therapy effectiveness, or psychological processes, contributing to evidence-based clinical practice.
Supervision
Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.
Learn more about SupervisionPersonal 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.
Works With:
- All ages
- Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
Learn more about Body ImageChronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Learn more about Chronic IllnessCross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
Learn more about Relocation / ExpatPersonal 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.
Performance
The psychological factors (confidence, focus, pressure management) that influence how well a person performs in sport, academics, the arts, or work.
Learn more about PerformanceSelf-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.
Learn more about Self-Esteem
Professional Title:
Licensed Psychologist
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.
Credentials
Registrations
Conselho Federal de Psicologia do Brasil; Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses
Qualifications
University of São Paulo
Service Areas
Braga, Portugal