Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Sessions are available in English for individuals living in Lisbon and across Portugal. Many clients are expats, internationally mobile professionals, or English-speaking residents seeking therapy in their first language.

    Sessions are held in person in Lisbon or online via secure video. Weekly 50-minute appointments provide a steady and confidential structure for ongoing work.

  • Yes. Our work is trauma-informed and grounded in structured psychotherapy practice. We work with individuals experiencing the effects of trauma, chronic stress, emotional dysregulation, shame, and unresolved experiences.

    This includes clients navigating complex trauma (CPTSD), early attachment disruptions, or high-pressure environments that have led to overwhelm or burnout.

    Therapy focuses on regulation, understanding patterns, and building stability before deeper processing.

  • The first step is a free 30-minute consultation. This is a brief, confidential conversation to explore what has brought you to therapy and whether working together feels like a good fit.

    If we begin ongoing sessions, the first full appointment will focus on understanding your history, current difficulties, and goals. Therapy is collaborative, paced carefully, and structured weekly.

    There is no obligation to continue after the consultation.

  • Individual psychotherapy sessions are €65 per 50-minute session.

    Sessions are usually held weekly at a regular agreed time. Payment arrangements are discussed clearly at the outset so expectations are transparent.

  • Yes. In-person sessions are available in Lisbon. Online therapy is available across Portugal, the UK, and internationally where appropriate.

    Many expats and professionals choose online sessions for flexibility while maintaining a consistent weekly structure.

  • We work with adults who are carrying responsibility, pressure, trauma, or unresolved experiences that feel difficult to manage alone.

    This includes:

    • Expats adjusting to life in Portugal

    • Professionals experiencing burnout or overwhelm

    • Veterans or individuals with trauma histories

    • People navigating significant life transitions

    The work is thoughtful, steady, and confidential.

  • Our approach is grounded in Transactional Analysis psychotherapy and informed by contemporary trauma theory and neuroscience.

    The work integrates structured reflection, regulation, and relational understanding. Therapy is not rushed. Safety and stability are prioritised.

  • You can book a free initial consultation through the website. From there, we discuss availability and whether ongoing weekly sessions feel appropriate.

  • Finding the right therapist involves considering language, professional registration, therapeutic approach, and whether sessions are available in person in Lisbon or online.

    If you are looking for English-speaking trauma-informed psychotherapy in Lisbon, We offer structured weekly sessions focused on regulation, stability, and long-term understanding.