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It seems that, more and more, people are searching for support, looking into how they can bring change upon their lives, and knowing that they don't have to do it alone.
In order to be able to support more people, we are gradually creating a team, a group of people that love their work and want to be present, and work together with you, in this important project of making your life better.
Meet Isa
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Born and raised in the countryside of Portugal, I have Leiria engraved in my heart. Genuine and spontaneous in relationship with those who cross my path, and true to myself and to the human values I believe in. Restless by nature and driven by curiosity, I see in leaving the comfort zone an essential engine for self-knowledge and self-discovery. Owner of a free spirit, I know like the back of my hand the agitation and calm of the places from the world where I lived and worked, where I overcame myself. My passion and interest for Psychology and Psychoanalysis began since early age. I wanted to understand people better, their deep needs and shadows, as well as meet their potential and beauty. Being able to help others towards their journey of self-discovery and psychological well-being soon became a life mission. My approach is an in-depth type of psychotherapy based on Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, combined with Integrative Psychotherapy, in which the therapeutic relationship is key and where different therapeutic tools and approaches are used to fit the needs of the individual client. My mission is to help you overcome any issues that may be causing you emotional pain or distress, making you feel disconnected, lonely or resentful; exploring your own insights about who you are and your history, where there is no room for judgment and where together we can discover where you come from and where you are going. Therapy can be in English or Portuguese. Education My academic life was mainly in Portugal, where I became a licensed Clinical Psychologist (MA), specializing in Psychopathology and Dynamic Psychotherapies, by the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences of the University of Coimbra. I’m currently taking a post-graduation in Third Generation Therapies (Mindfulness, ACT and Compassion Focused Therapy), and I’m also on my personal process to become a Psychotherapist. I'm a member of Portuguese Board of Psychology (OPP), international affiliate member of American Psychological Association (APA), registered EuroPsy Psychologist by European Federation of Psychologists' Association and registered on the Portuguese Health Regulatory Authority (ERS). Experience I have worked in very different settings, from charities to public schools, private practice, addiction rehab centre, private integrated continuous care unit, and NHS hospital services. I have been working with children, adolescents and adults in national and international settings. Passionate about humanitarian values and missions, I was also committed with some volunteering projects in Portugal and abroad, in Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) and Ghana. My main experience has been working as a Clinical Psychologist, doing psychological assessment, providing counselling and support psychotherapy. I have worked abroad, in the UK and Iceland, for almost 4 years; I currently work in Lisbon. isa@lisbonpsychology.com
Meet Malitsa
My name is Malitsa Francisco. I have a Masters in Clinical Psychology from ISPA (Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada) and I'm in training to become a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. I´m from Maputo, Mozambique, but have been living in Lisbon for the past 10 years. As an expat myself I think I can provide a special insight for those in a similar situation. Being away from home can come with its own struggles… I've worked with children, teenagers and adults, dealing with a variety of issues such as depression, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem. However, I don't think that psychotherapy is only suitable when in the presence of illness. Anyone interested in understanding themselves better would benefit from this process. Psychotherapy is a journey that takes oneself to many places, internal ones, memories, emotions, childhood, family. It leads to discoveries. Discovery of our history, our experiences, our past… the good things, the harder ones, the transitions, the life cycles. It's also a journey because it's always better when we do it accompanied. As a mental health professional I'll be there in every step of the way to help you think, feel and live whatever is inside you: your fears, dreams, anguishes, doubts and joys. malitsa@lisbonpsychology.com
Meet Isabelle
Hi, my name is Isabelle Malléroni. Despite being born and raised in Portugal, I have always lived very close to my family history, always being French and Portuguese. I think, this experience allowed me to have a particular sensitivity to the existing challenges when moving countries, to the cultural adaptation, and the transformative impact this experiences can have. I have a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from ISPA (Instituto Universitário de Ciências Psicológicas, Sociais e da Vida), and I'm in training to become a Psychotherapist, by de APPC (Associação Portuguesa de Psicologia Clinica). I have worked in different contexts and with different age groups, from childhood to adulthood. I worked with children and adolescents, in schools, halfway houses, and within the process of adoption. I provide psychological counselling to adolescents and adults. Session can be in Portuguese, English and French. In a psychotherapeutic process it´s essential to understand the impact of psychological suffering on each person´s life, and establish a therapeutic relationship that allows oneself to discover, understand and transform themselves. Despite the demands of the therapeutic process, the transformation that can happen, can allow oneself to be free and more authentic in their relationships and how one makes their decisions. I hope, that I can help with this process, being committed and involved in it.
Meet Lisa
My name is Lisa Garratt, and I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy which is a systems-based approach to therapy and encompasses working with individuals, couples, and families. I am a compassionate and skilled practitioner, eager to help you where you are at. My work involves not only my master’s in mental health and work providing counseling and therapy, but also my over 20 years of experience as a yoga teacher and massage therapist/bodyworker. I am an ERYT-500 (experienced registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance), a Certified Massage Therapist in California (CMT), a Morales Method® Academy of Structural Integration Practitioner, a Morales Method® Pain Specialist and Core Integration Therapist Level 3. Through this work, I specialize in helping people with pain and injury, stress, emotional regulation, and discerning more what they want out of life. I am infinitely interested in the mind-body connection and how pain and stressors in the body affects the mind and how trauma and emotional upset affects our bodies. This interest has led me to incorporate Polyvagal Theory in my work which looks at trauma of all sorts through a physiological framework. My focus is client-centered and holistic. I believe to work through various mental health struggles that working on the cognitive, physiological, and emotional or grief aspects of emotional pain fosters a thorough approach that meets people where they are at and focuses on what they find helpful. I have experience working with individuals, children, teens, senior citizens, and families. In sessions we will explore emotional struggles, psychoeducation, and how to resolve these issues through the body. Coaching sessions will be a mix of an exploration of emotional struggles, gentle meditative stretches, and exercises, and if appropriate, hands on-work to help relieve pain and gain more awareness of what is going on in the body. Hebb’s law states that “Neurons that fire together wire together” which in terms of psychology means we can get stuck down certain neural pathways due to trauma or chronic stress. These neural pathways are ignited nearly instantly so healing through the physiology can be helpful. Essentially, certain memories that we may not even be consciously thinking or be even aware of can affect us and can cause us to react in ways that are hard to control. I draw on a variety of psychological and physical approaches to healing and incorporate Polyvagal theory and awareness of what is going on in the autonomic nervous system to help people work through a variety of stressors and mental health struggles. lisa@lisbonpsychology.com
Meet Léa
I founded Lisbon Psychology and I'm so happy to see this project grow.
You can learn more about me here
lea@lisbonpsychology.com