Theda

Theda Dourado

Psychologist

I support people in challenging life situations – with empathy, appreciation and a systemic therapy approach. My offer is aimed at individuals, couples, families, other relevant systems. I look forward to discovering your resources and individual solutions together!

About Me

When life feels overwhelming, I offer a warm, supportive space to explore your unique challenges. My systemic approach helps us gently uncover how your experiences connect with relationships and broader life context. This can be particularly helpful if you feel stuck in patterns. Together, whether you are an individual, couple, or family, we will discover your inherent resources and find new paths forward.

Approach

Together we map how personal struggles connect with close relationships, routines and everyday demands, then test small, practical shifts to change those patterns. In Düsseldorf or online, in English, German or Portuguese, sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace—brief observations, concrete exercises and gentle reflection between meetings. With children, adults, couples or families I use targeted, paced interventions that honour your limits while expanding options. This way of working suits people seeking grounded, relational change and practical steps they can try between sessions.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Relationship Counseling

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

Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • 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 Counseling

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

  • Relationship Issues

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

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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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  • Women's Issues

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

Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications


Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf

Registrations


Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf

Psychologist

Service Area


Praxis Theda Dourado

In-person & Online

Grafenberg

Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Germany

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