About Me
I am a bilingual arts therapist, a chartered clinical psychologist specialising in psychotherapy, and a clinical supervisor based in London.
The arts have always been a significant part of my life. My experience has led me to see that the arts can be a life force and a profound means of healing. Over the years, I have deepened my studies and practice in creative movement and drama, with a strong interest in the creative process as a means of exploration, expression and self-discovery.
In pursuit of personal and spiritual growth, I began practising and studying yoga, meditation and mindfulness over twenty years ago, and worked as a yoga and meditation teacher. To deepen this journey further, I went on to study psychology and psychotherapy.
After completing the training in clinical psychology rooted in the psychoanalytic approach (ISPA-University Institute, Portugal), I studied psychodynamic psychotherapy (SPPC). Later, in London, I obtained an MA in Drama and Movement Therapy (Sesame), with an approach informed by Jungian psychology and humanistic principles (Royal Central School/University of London), bringing together two main areas of my life: the arts and psychotherapy.
Additionally, I trained in Authentic Movement (a contemplative creative movement practice influenced by Jungian Psychology and mindfulness meditation). I completed the foundation course in Group Analysis at the Institute of Group Analysis and a postgraduate diploma in Creative Supervision at the London Centre for Psychodrama.
Having lived in different places, I have a personal understanding of what it can feel like to live between cultures and languages.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
With many years of experience in the UK and Portugal, I have worked in various organisational settings, including the NHS, private and charity sectors. I worked for many years with the Portuguese police force, offering psychotherapy and counselling to police officers and their families. In London, I worked in a multi-ethnic counselling service supporting adults, older adults, refugees and asylum seekers. I have also worked with a UK child bereavement charity delivering individual and group therapy to children.
I also provide supervision and reflective practice groups, offering a supportive and creative space for therapists to deepen their reflective practice. I facilitate mindfulness-informed drama and movement workshops to support personal and professional development.
Alongside my psychotherapy practice, I taught drama to young children, nurturing their creativity and imagination while fostering self-confidence and self-esteem. I also facilitated drama-based workshops for families.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACCREDITATIONS
- HCPC registered Arts Therapist (Health and Care Professions Council, UK)
- Associate Fellow (AFBPsS) and Chartered Clinical Psychologist (CPsychol) of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- BPS registered Psychologist Specialising in Psychotherapy
- Full member of the British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth)
- EuroPsy registered Clinical and Health Psychologist (European Federation of Psychologists)
- Clinical Psychologist accredited by Ordem dos Psicologos (OPP, the Portuguese Psychologists Council)
- Member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP)
- Member of The Relational School (TRS, UK)
GOOD PRACTICE
In order to enhance my practice and offer my clients high-quality work, I continue with professional training and personal development and have regular supervision.
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