Nuno Albuquerque
Counsellor
Available for new clients
My journey has been marked by a deep commitment to continuous learning and development, with a particular focus on innovative approaches that foster meaningful, lasting change in human behaviour.
I specialize in:
About me
I'm passionate for staying at the forefront of the field, regularly attending some of the most prestigious global conferences in my areas of expertise.
I speak:
EnglishPortuguese
Location:
Avenida Cinco De Outubro 16, 1050-056 Lisbon, Portugal
Approach
Treatment Approaches
CoachingRecommended for those who want support and motivation to achieve personal or professional goals, often with a structured, goal-oriented approach.
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
Trauma Informed CareRecommended for those who have experienced trauma and need a safe, supportive space to heal at their own pace.
With a career spanning multiple continents and professional disciplines, I bring a holistic perspective to the work I do.
A blend of clinical insight, coaching expertise, and educational experience equips me to guide individuals and organizations through complex emotional and behavioural challenges, fostering growth, healing, and sustained well-being.
Experience
Between 2001 and 2008 – worked in the UK and Portugal in residential treatment services providers for addiction, as an Addictions Counsellor.
In 2009 I had my first managerial position, as Treatment Manager, at a custodial establishment in the UK. Very rewarding and fullfilling experience.
In 2011 to move to Macao SAR (China) to continue working in private practice and as a IB CAS Coordinator on an international school.
2013 moved back to the UK to work as a Service Manager in a day treatment programme for addictions in London.
2015 was hired to work at high end clinics in Switzerland,
Between 2017 and 2021 moved to the UK to work in treatment services providers for addiction at a senior managerial level.
From 2021 focused on build up my private practice, both online and in-person, with offer of individual and group services.
From the start of 2025 I am helping to establish Portobello Behavioural Health in Portugal, alongside continuing with my private practice
Education
Academic
- BSc (Hons) in Substance Misuse Management (University of Kent, UK) 2010/14
- Diploma in Life Coaching (Study House, Kendal, UK) 2007
- Diploma in Addictions Counselling (Open College Network, Plymouth College of Further Education, Plymouth, UK) 2004
- Certificate in Counselling Skills - Working with Grief & Loss (Weston College, Weston-Super-Mare, UK) 2003
Professional Development
● Ikigai Tribe Coaching Course, 2023
● Alcohol and Drug Counsellor Certification (IC&RC), 2018
● Trauma and Healing: An Exploration of Mental Illness, Addiction and Disease with Dr Gabor Mate, 2017
● Trauma, Attachment, Affect Dysregulation and Shame: Treating the Seeds and the Cycle of Self-Destructive Behaviours with Lisa Ferentz, 2017
● Seeking Safety, 2013
● Supervision & Reflective Practice, 2010
● Certified Coach Practitioner by the Certified Coaches Federation, 2008
● International Certified Coach by Expertise Coaching International Training, 2008
● Brief Solution Focussed Therapy Training Course, 2007
● How to Motivate Clients Training Course, 2007
● Working with Drug Using Parents Training Course, 2005
● Relapse Prevention Counselling with Terence T. Gorski President & Founder of “The CENAPS Corporation”, USA, 2005
● Motivational Interviewing Practitioners Course, 2004
● Chemical Dependency Counsellor Training Programme, Western Counselling Services, 2002
Cost
Individual Session
€110 (50 minutes)
Couples Session
€110 (50 minutes)
Insurances
Private Pay
Next available: Jun 3