Counselling & Psychotherapy for Individuals

 

A confidential and non-judgmental space for people to explore the behavioural, cognitive and psychological concerns affecting their lives. Individual counselling and psychotherapy help people overcome their challenges, negative self-beliefs, past traumas and painful experiences in a safe and respectful environment, whilst promoting overall mental health, resilience and well-being.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy is integrated into the psychotherapy approach. This approach can accelerate the therapeutic process and access experiences beyond traditional talk therapy alone. Beyond its proven efficacy in treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it extends to addressing various conditions including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress, phobias, sleep problems, complicated grief, pain relief, self-esteem, and performance anxiety.

Both short and long-term counselling and psychotherapy are available. Short-term therapy can be effective at relieving symptoms; it can also be beneficial during a crisis or period of unusually high stress or anxiety. Long-term treatment allows for deeper change and transformation to occur. The length and type of treatment will be discussed and agreed upon during an initial consultation.

Areas of Specialism

  • Relationship difficulties
  • Anxiety, stress and panic attacks
  • Depression, low mood and low self-esteem
  • Bereavement, loss and change
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Burn-out and workplace conflict
  • Verbal, physical and sexual abuse
  • Mood swings and personality disorders
  • Prescribed drug dependency and withdrawal
  • Cross-cultural issues, including cultural adaptation difficulties
  • Behavioural problems such as anger, frustration, assertiveness, withdrawal and conflict
  • Self-development

Additional Information

  • Sessions are 80 Euros for a duration of 50 minutes long and take place once a week, typically at the same designated time and day.
  • In-person sessions are offered at Mercedes’ Lisbon practice, situated at Rua Alexandre Herculano 19, near Marquês de Pombal, in the heart of Lisbon.
  • Online therapy sessions are accessible from the privacy of your home, utilizing an encrypted video conferencing platform to enhance security.
  • Therapy sessions are conducted in English, Spanish, or French.
  • Low-cost therapy is available upon request for individuals with low incomes.

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