Veronica

Veronica Bona

Counselor

I enjoy supporting others who are struggling or going through challenging times, life transitions or trying to achieve personal goals.

About Me

I offer a calm, collaborative space to explore what you're facing. If you're navigating challenging life changes, feeling stuck, or pursuing personal goals, I can help. We'll work together to make sense of your experiences, finding clear ways forward. My aim is for you to feel truly heard and supported, building resilience for what matters.

Approach

When you're facing challenging times or aiming for change, I focus on a practical, steady pace that helps you clarify priorities and notice what shifts feel possible. In Lisbon and online, in English, French or Spanish, sessions mix conversation with focused reflection—short check-ins, deeper exploration, and simple practices to try between meetings. I tailor approaches to career, relationships, stress, addiction or relocation concerns, tracking small changes so progress feels tangible. People navigating transitions or burnout often find this collaborative rhythm helpful.
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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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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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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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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Ukraine Aid

    Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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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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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications


Australian College of Applied Psychology

Registrations


Psychotherapy and Counseling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

Counsellor

Service Area


Veronica Bona Therapy

In-person & Online

Lisbon, Lisbon

Portugal