Inês Felgueiras

I approach psychotherapy from a Constructivist perspective, which comes from an understanding of people as complex beings under construction. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a basis, I have added complementary strategies such as narrative, emotion and body work, and mindfulness. In our meetings you can expect conversational and action strategies through which I might invite you to conduct experiments. These will take place in and outside the clinical setting, providing you with the opportunity to explore various aspects of yourself and the reality around you, or to develop specific skills. I consider the balance of the various dimensions of a person (emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual) within a developmental contextual perspective (considering what a client might be facing in that particular period of their life, such as: clarifying identity, building long-term intimate relationships, parenthood, and career (re)definition).

1997-today - Clinical Psychologist in private practice, working with children, adolescents and adults, frequently as part of multidisciplinary teams 2010-2017 - Psychologists' and students' trainer in Clinical Assessment (FPCEUP, Porto University) 2004-2007 - Psychologist in multidisciplinary community intervention team, directed towards disadvantaged families and aiming to interrupt deviating pathways in children and adolescents (Porto)

I graduated in Psychology in 1997, and since then I've been working in clinical settings and investing in my clinical knowledge through continuous training and supervision. I am certified by the European Federation of Psychologists's Associations as a Psychologist Specialist in Psychotherapy. 2017 - Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology, Porto University (Narrative identity: comparison between adolescents in residential and family care) 2009 - Postgraduate studies in Transpersonal Oriented Psychotherapy, Lusófona University 2003 - Postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology, Minho University 2000 - Postgraduate studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Children and Adolescents, UCAE 1997 - Graduation in Psychology, Porto University I received supervision during the first years of my working carer and again while working at Porto University. I was part of research teams in the field of Attachment and Emotions (Isabel Soares, Paulo Machado, Pedro Dias, Inês Jongenelen), Identity and Self (João Salgado) and Narratives (Margarida Henriques); some scientific presentations and publications resulted from these collaborations. I have received additional training in fields such as Family Therapy, Emotional Work (with Leslie Greenberg), Attachment, Suicide in Adolescence, Relaxation Technics, and Communication in a Helping Relationship.