Psychotherapists
Magda Prata Simões
Clinical Psychologist / Psychotherapist
Effective Member of Psychologists’ Order (OPP). Professional ballot Number 1682.
Specialized in Clinical and Health Psychology and Psychotherapy (OPP).
Member of the Portuguese Association for Behavioural, Cognitive and Integrative Therapy (APTCCI).
Member of the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration (SEPI).
Member of the Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP).
International Affiliate Member of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Candidate Member of the Portuguese Society of Art-Therapy (SPAT).
IEFP Certified Trainer.
Academic Qualifications
Specialized Training in Art-Therapy / Psychotherapy, at the Portuguese Society of Art-Therapy in Lisbon.
MA in Psychology: "Change and Development in Psychotherapy" at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Lisbon.
Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapist certification - Graduate in Portuguese Association for Behavioural, Cognitive and Integrative Therapy (APTCCI) in Lisbon.
Degree in Clinical Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Lisbon. Academic internship at the Portuguese Oncology Institute in Lisbon.
Clinical Experience
Twenty-eight (28) years of clinical practice of individual and group psychotherapy, in an integrative psychotherapy model (cognitive-behavioural therapy, experiential / existential, focused on emotions and interpersonal / psychodynamic).
Helena Pinto
Psychologist / Psychotherapist
Effective Member of Psychologists’ Order (OPP). Professional ballot Number 2663.
Specialized in Clinical and Health Psychology, Community Psychology and Psychotherapy (OPP).
International Affiliate Member of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Effective Member of the Portuguese Society of Art-Therapy (SPAT).
IEFP Certified Trainer.
Academic Qualifications
Pre-Bologna Degree in Psychology (FPCE-University of Coimbra).
Post-Graduate in Psychological Assessment (FPCE-University of Coimbra).
Advanced Specialization Course in Art Therapy and Art Psychotherapy, Polymorphic Model, with qualification for autonomous practice (SPAT).
Clinical Experience
Twenty-one (21) years of experience in evaluation and psychological support to children, adolescents and adults in various intervention contexts.
Professional Experience Private clinical practice experience as a clinical psychologist and art psychotherapist.
Experience in an institutional context: psychologist in social intervention and community intervention projects.
Individual psychological support and community support in a multidisciplinary team.
Experience in experiential and thematic Art Therapy interventions in group contexts.
Mário Nascimento
Clinical Psychologist
Effective Member of Psychologists’ Order (OPP). Professional ballot Number 18568.
Affiliated Member of The American Psychological Association.
Member of the Portuguese Association for Behavioural, Cognitive and Integrative Therapy (APTCCI).
Academic Qualifications
Degree in Applied Psychology (ISPA).
Masters in Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology (ISPA).
Speciality courses in Social Psychology and Industry Psychology (ISPA).
Assessment and Intervention in Grief Processes (ISPA).
Crime Victim Support Technician (APAV).
Intervention in Palliative Care (CUF).
Post-Graduate Course - Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapy (APCCI) - currently attending.
Clinical Experience
Experience in a hospital setting (Santa Maria Hospital):
- Psycho-oncology consultation (Haemato-Oncology and Palliative Care Units).
- Grief counselling.
- Grief Therapy Groups.
Community service:
- APAV (domestic violence, hate crimes, gender issues, migrant exploitation).
Private practice experience in three psychology offices.
Marília Pereira
Clinical Psychologist
Full Member of the Order of Psychologists (OPP). Professional License No. 29095.
Member of the Portuguese Association of Behavioral, Cognitive, and Integrative Therapies (APTCCI).
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Psychology (ISPA).
Postgraduate in Positive Parenting. School of Positive Parenting, Lisbon.
Postgraduate training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy (APTCCI) – ongoing.
Pedagogical Training for Trainers (CECOA).
Certified Training in "Burnout - Intervention" (APTCCI).
Certified Training in "Burnout - Intervention" (APTCCI).
Certified Training in Mindfulness in the Workplace – Beiras Business School.
Training and adaptation of the Unified Protocol for the Treatment of Emotional Disorders (CTC).
Training “The 4 D's to deal with Stress” (CTC).
Advanced Specialization in Therapeutic Groups in Mental Health (CRIAP).
Clinical Experience
Experience in private clinical practice in offices in Lisbon.
Conducting workshops and therapeutic groups for the promotion of mental health.