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Dr. Fabiano Zamel
Psychiatrist & Physician
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About me
My work is divided into two areas of focus:
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Psychodynamic Therapy – Online only (European Union).
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Medical Psychiatric Care – Online only (European Union).
I understand that the human psyche — and the work with it — is as vast as life itself, for it is about one’s individual life and the infinite complexity of its meaning and its possibilities.
In that sense, understanding that working with the psyche requires a broad range of tools and perspectives, one of the choices I made was to study medicine and then psychiatry.
I studied medicine at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, in the south of Brazil, and went on to complete my psychiatric training at Fundação Universitária Mário Martins — a residency program that places strong emphasis on the psychotherapeutic formation of psychiatrists. In addition to that, I deepened my interest in analytical psychology through further studies at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich. Beyond gaining the technical capacity to engage with the psychiatric and psychological field as a whole, being a medical doctor also gave me direct experience with aspects of life that only this field could have brought me.
The other choice I made — more an inner inclination than a conscious decision — was to remain open to other sources of wisdom beyond the medical academic world, which are also part of our human heritage and are also deeply connected to this kind of work: history, philosophy, literature, music, and other forms of art. This has always felt like the only possible way to engage in a work that demands the whole of who we are — to accompany another on the paths of life and, through experience with the path, be able to hold and guide.
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Psychodynamic Therapy – Based on Jungian-oriented depth psychology and attachment theory.
Our ultimate goal is to become who we really are — everything that is potential in us — and with that, to be able to experience joy, plenitude, and a life with a strong sense of meaning. Even so, what is also true is that suffering is an inescapable part of life and that the human experience doesn’t happen only outside its field, but also within it. So the thing is: if we are able to also engage in the difficult experiences that life might bring us — from childhood relational trauma to major life disruptions and losses — and carefully work on it, an opportunity for profound personal growth and healing is also created. With that, what were once feared experiences can transform into sources of wisdom, contributing to the uniqueness of our being and ultimately becoming core components of our life purpose and meaning. So every struggle also holds an opportunity in it.
Understanding that, I also recognize that one of the most crucial elements to effectively address and nurture one’s inner process is the capacity of the therapist and the patient to establish a bond that is strong enough to hold the very process that is taking place. The therapist, equipped with familiarity with the path, holds the work with his support, guidance, and caring, while the patient holds it with his commitment to his own inner process.
Over years of work, accompanying patients through their life events and transitions — through forming families, beginning new professions, becoming parents, grieving relatives, finding new ways to see themselves and life — what I’ve witnessed is that the most authentic and lasting transformations in a person’s life are the ones that happen with commitment and time. If on one hand they are slow and costly, on the other, they are changes that become permanent within us. And as we begin to change, life also starts growing different and richer inside us and around us — shaped by our own inner movements. The more those transformations are carved on our beings, the more purpose in life we can sense and the more joy we can contain.
If you are going through an important, crucial, or difficult moment in life and feel the need for support to better understand and navigate what is happening, this work might be for you — especially if you value the relational dimension of life and are truly seeking that connection. If, deep down, you carry a sense of courage and a longing to find meaning — and also to make sense of your suffering — seeking greater stability, openness, and strength to embrace life in all the forms it manifests itself to us, there is a great possibility that we might be a good fit to work through all this together.
Given that this process is so delicate and profound in its nature, it is common to feel uncertain about initiating such a journey. However, if you feel ready for it or if you want to discuss the possibility of beginning it, write me a message, so we can schedule a session for us to sort it out together.
Medical Psychiatric Care – Online only (European Union)
For patients located within the European Union, I offer online psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and, when appropriate, medication prescriptions.
The psychiatric evaluation process aims to understand the reasons that brought the patient to seek treatment. The main goal of this initial phase is to carry out a thorough exploration of the patient’s present and past life history.
My evaluations are grounded in standard psychiatric references and diagnostic frameworks, including the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). However, I also place strong emphasis on psychodynamic aspects that go beyond the diagnostic label — aiming to understand the person in a more integrated and meaningful way.
While I frequently work with patients individually, I also regularly provide psychiatric care to individuals who are already in therapy with psychologists or other mental health professionals. I value this collaborative approach and believe that treatment outcomes tend to be more successful when psychiatrists and psychotherapists work together.
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