Sara Gomes Da Silva

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.

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.

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