Sara Gomes Da Silva
Integrative Psychotherapist & Art Therapist
I am a UK trained psychotherapist holding a private practice in central Lisbon and online.
I specialise in:
About me
I am an integrative psychotherapist and art therapist, offering a safe and contained space for the exploration of emotional and psychological concerns.
My work supports a process of inquiry into what may be causing distress, with the intention of restoring balance and fostering a deeper sense of well being.
The focus may be on a particular issue, or it may unfold more holistically, allowing for the discovery of hidden potential and alignment with a more fulfilling experience of life.
My clinical experience includes working with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, life transitions, loneliness, low self-esteem, loss of meaning and purpose, and relationship concerns.
At the heart of my practice is the belief that each individual holds an innate capacity for healing and transformation. My role is to support the re-establishment of connection with one's own inner guidance, fostering a deeper trust in the wisdom that resides within.
My orientation is relational and intuitive, grounded in presence, attunement, and respect for the unfolding of each person’s unique process.
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Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
I work integratively, drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities to respond to the unique needs of each client. My approach weaves together psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, gestalt, and transpersonal perspectives, with a particular emphasis on the Analytic Psychology of C.G. Jung.
I am also inspired and trained in The Work of Byron Katie—a self-inquiry method that supports the investigation of limiting beliefs and thought patterns. This approach fosters a clearer, more authentic perception of the self, others, and the world.
As an art therapist, I have experience facilitating the access to inner dimensions through artistic mediators such as drawing, painting, collage, creative writing and sand tray.
Creative imagination may be integrated into the therapeutic process, facilitating self-expression and insight. Dreams and visualisations can also integrate the work as they often hold important messages and guidance.
Before training as a psychotherapist, I studied History of Art. My Master’s investigation was dedicated to forms of art considered “outsider”, contributing to deepen my interest in the psyche’s creative nature.
Experience
2022-today: Private Practice in Lisbon 2019-2022: Private practice in the UK 2017-2021: Counsellor and Psychotherapist at St Martins Centre for Health and Healing, Birmingham 2018-2019: Psychotherapist at Help Counselling Centre, London 2017-2018: Counsellor at Mind, Coventry
While living in the UK, I worked as a psychotherapist in both the private and the charity sectors. Prior to that I also worked in schools both in England and Portugal - I facilitated Art therapy groups and offered one to one counselling session to children. Currently I work with adult individuals only.
I am a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and adhere to their Code of Ethics and Professional Practice.
Education
2026: AEDP – Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Level 1 - Diana Fosha, AEDP Institute New York, USA
2022 MA in Transpersonal Counselling and Psychotherapy from CCPE, London and the University of Northampton
2019 PG Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapy from the Centre of Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE), London
2018 School for The Work with Byron Katie (intensive training) - Institute for the Work with Byron Katie, Ojai, CA, USA
2012 PG in Art Therapy from the Portuguese Society of Art Therapy (SPAT)
2013 MA in History of Art, University of Lisbon
2010 BA in History of Art, New University of Lisbon
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
Insurances
