Simone André da Costa

I am a psychologist and EMDR therapist providing secure, confidential online therapy for individuals seeking flexible and accessible psychological support. Online therapy allows clients to engage in effective, evidence-based treatment from the comfort of their own environment, without compromising quality or professional care. I support clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional difficulties, using EMDR therapy and other evidence-based approaches adapted for online delivery. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, with a strong focus on creating a sense of safety and connection in the virtual space. Online therapy can be particularly helpful for those with busy schedules, mobility challenges, or limited access to local services. My goal is to ensure that clients feel supported, understood, and empowered, while working toward meaningful and lasting psychological change—no matter where they are located. I work from an integrative psychology and coaching approach tailored to online sessions. My work combines evidence-based psychological frameworks with practical coaching tools to support emotional well-being, personal growth, and sustainable change. In our online sessions, I provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space where clients can explore challenges, gain insight, and develop concrete strategies aligned with their goals. I focus on strengthening self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, and decision-making, while respecting each client’s values, pace, and life context. Online work allows flexibility and continuity, and I adapt techniques to ensure sessions remain engaging, effective, and deeply human despite the virtual format. My role is to support, challenge, and empower clients to move forward with clarity and confidence. My approach integrates psychology and coaching to support meaningful change in online sessions. I combine evidence-based methods with practical tools, offering a safe and supportive space to build self-awareness, resilience, and goal-oriented action. I offer online psychology and coaching sessions grounded in empathy, evidence-based practice, and real-life application. I work collaboratively with clients to understand their experiences, clarify goals, and develop practical strategies that support emotional well-being and personal growth. My approach blends psychological insight with coaching techniques to help clients move from understanding to action. Online sessions are structured, reflective, and goal-focused, supporting clients in building clarity, confidence, and sustainable change. I am also a sport psychologist specializing in enhancing athletic performance, mental resilience, and personal growth through online sessions. My approach integrates evidence-based psychological strategies with practical coaching techniques to help athletes and active individuals manage pressure, maintain focus, and reach their peak potential. In online sessions, I provide a supportive and confidential space to explore mental blocks, improve motivation, develop routines, and strengthen mental skills such as concentration, confidence, and emotional regulation. Each session is tailored to the individual athlete’s goals, sport, and personal context, ensuring strategies are actionable and sustainable. Whether preparing for competition, navigating setbacks, or optimizing daily performance, I empower athletes to perform at their best while maintaining psychological well-being. Specific modalities (CBT, ACT, EMDR, solution-focused, mindfulness, positive psychology) Target population (professionals, students, expats, couples, parents, teenagers, children, athletes, musicians, etc.) Languages offered: Portuguese, English, German, French, Spanish. Ethical standards or professional registration: OPP 27478 (Portugal).

Emergency Intervention – Creu Roja – Balearic Islands. Mallorca Spain; Psychologist at the Waldorf School of Lugo. Escuela Meniñeiros. Lugo. Spain; Psychologist at the Waldorf School – Parzivalschulen Karlsruhe, Germany; Sports Psychologist and Psychological Support in High-Performance Sports: Training of psychological skills for training and competition. For example, in the Athletics Team of Sporting Clube de Braga and Padova University Sport Centre CUS, Italy. Clinical Psychologist at Learn 2 Be - Psychology and Coaching. Private Practice since 2022. Counseling with clients from all over the world since 2004.

Some of my Professional and Self-Development Experiences are: Degree and Master’s Degree in Psychology from the School of Psychology of the University of Minho, Braga; Portugal. Specialization in Sports and Physical Activity Psychology from the School of Psychology of the University of Minho, Braga; Member of the Portuguese College of Psychologists. Professional License: 27478; Member of the Spanish College of Psychologists. Madrid. Spain. Postgraduate Degree in Waldorf Early Childhood Education from the International Graduate School La Salle, Madrid; TEDExPORTO 2018 Speaker – Reimagine School. Green Educator Course from Green School Bali, Indonesia. The Greenest School on Earth; Wellbeing Team Member & Bamboo Village Boarding School Program at Green School Bali, The Greenest School on Earth, Bali, Indonesia; Forest School Leader Level 3 from Greenbow Training Centre. BEECHE Environmental Centre. Bromley, United Kingdom; Maternity Nurse Level 4 Baby and Child Development Specialist – London, United Kingdom; ERES training and Member of the Psychology Team – Psychosocial Emergency Intervention – Creu Roja – Balearic Islands. Mallorca Spain; Psychologist at the Waldorf School of Lugo. Escuela Meniñeiros. Lugo. Spain; Psychologist at the Waldorf School – Parzivalschulen Karlsruhe, Germany; Sports Psychologist and Psychological Support in High-Performance Sports: Training of psychological skills for training and competition.