André Moreira

My work is primarily informed by Narrative Therapy, an approach that focuses on the ways people make sense of themselves and their experiences through the stories they carry about their lives. Many forms of emotional suffering (such as trauma, grief, shame, anxiety, or relationship difficulties) can shape how people see themselves, others, and the world around them. In therapy, we work together to explore these experiences, helping create space for new meanings, perspectives, and possibilities. I believe therapy should not reduce people to diagnoses or symptoms alone. My goal is to help clients better understand the patterns, emotions, and narratives that may be influencing their lives, while supporting a stronger sense of agency, self-understanding, and connection. Alongside Narrative Therapy, I also integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches when useful. For some clients, this may involve developing practical tools for managing anxiety, emotional regulation, intrusive thoughts, self-criticism, or relational difficulties. Rather than following a rigid model, I adapt therapy to each person’s individual needs, goals, and pace. My clinical work is particularly informed by experience with trauma and loss, including PTSD, Complex PTSD, and complicated grief. I understand that traumatic experiences can affect not only emotions, but also identity, relationships, trust, safety, and the ability to feel connected to oneself or others. Because of this, I aim to provide a therapeutic space that feels collaborative, respectful, and emotionally safe, where difficult experiences can be explored without judgment or pressure. I also have training in sexology and couples therapy, which informs my understanding of intimacy, communication, attachment, identity, and relational dynamics. Whether working individually or relationally, I value openness, reflection, and the development of a therapeutic relationship where clients feel genuinely heard and understood. Therapy with me is both reflective and practical: a space to think, feel, question, process, and gradually build a more meaningful relationship with yourself, your experiences, and your future.

2021 to today - Clinical Psychologist at Center for Trauma and Loss Psychology, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal 2023 to today - Clinical Psychologist at NeuroGime, Braga, Portugal 2023 to today - Clinical Psychologist at Psicologia em Conversa, Remote

2020 - Master in Neuropsychology and Health Psychology 2021 to Today - PhD Candidate, University of Porto 2024 - Double Specialization in Clinical Sexology and Couples Therapy, INSPsic