Vinicius Pinho de souza

I am a licensed psychologist from Brazil with experience in both public mental health services and private practice. Over the years, I have worked with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties, as well as those navigating life transitions such as migration, cultural adjustment, or career change. My professional journey has included working in community mental health centers, where I learned the value of listening to stories often silenced, and also in private settings, where I supported individuals in their search for personal meaning and emotional balance. I believe therapy is more than symptom relief — it is about opening possibilities to see oneself differently, to process pain, and to encounter new ways of relating to the world. For me, every therapeutic encounter is a collaborative journey, where listening and dialogue allow hidden or repeated patterns to emerge and be re-elaborated into new narratives. I also bring my own personal experience of living abroad. During an exchange program in Canada, I spent six months away from home and faced the challenges of building a new life in a different culture. That time helped me understand how disorienting — yet also transformative — it can feel to leave familiar surroundings behind. This experience deepened my sensitivity toward those who live between cultures and inspired me to support expats and international clients in creating a sense of belonging, wherever they are.