Theresa

Theresa Zagers

Clinical Psychologist

As a licensed clinical and intercultural psychologist, I offer counseling for adults seeking professional support. If you are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, or depression, I provide a safe space and professional guidance to explore these challenges. My experience living and working across cultures means I understand the complexities of diverse backgrounds. We can work together in German, English, or Dutch, finding practical ways forward tailored to your unique situation. Please reach out if you are searching for support for (feelings of) - anxiety - depression - stress & overwhelm (general, adaptation, acculturation) - self-knowledge & well-being - relationship challenges - irritability and self-criticism

About Me

I am a clinical psychologist since 2020 and intercultural psychologist since 2022. I strongly believe that in all stages of life, a person is not detachable from the broader community and groups around them but that they shape each other in powerful and profound ways. Consequently, my professional work is guided by this conviction.

Approach

I offer psychological counselling in German, Dutch and English for people that currently feel like they would need some professional support. I work integrative, meaning that I take into account counselling techniques from various approaches in psychotherapy (mostly systemic but also, e.g., cognitive-behavioral) and with a specific focus on working culturally-sensitive. That is, to find the best evidence-based practices tailored to what works best for you and your specific circumstances. We would meet online, however, if you are in Lisbon, we can discuss other meeting forms (such as 'Walk & Talk') once in a while. Walk & Talk means that we would meet in a calm location and have the session while taking a walk, preferably with some nature around. It is a technique that has been scientifically proven to be beneficial for several issues (e.g., burn-out and stress; Van den Berg & Beute, 2021) and simultaneously gives us the opportunity for an in-person meeting.
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Basic Information

Services


1-1 Counselling

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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

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

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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.

  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • 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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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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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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  • 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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  • 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:

  • 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


Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium); ISCTE-University Institute Lisbon (Portugal)

Registrations


Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen (BDP)

Klinische Psychologin

Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses

Registration: 30518

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Service Area


Theresa Zagers

In-person & Online

Lisbon, Lisbon

Portugal