Diego de Andrade Silva
Psychological Counsellor & Integrative Counsellor
Ensuring empathetic understanding and effective guidance. Together, we'll navigate life's complexities, cultivating acceptance , self-awareness and values-driven living for a more meaningful, resilient you.
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About me
I’m a Brazilian-born therapist based in Dublin, shaped by a life of crossing cultures, disciplines, and inner landscapes. I hold a Master’s in Psychology and Neuroscience from King’s College London and a Master’s in Oncology from São Paulo State University. My practice integrates scientific insight with mindfulness and emotional depth.
I work well with curious, sensitive, and reflective people who feel drawn to exploring the emotional, cultural, and spiritual layers of their lives. Many of my clients are immigrants, artists, and deep thinkers navigating transitions, identity shifts, burnout, or emotional patterns that no longer serve them. Some are interested in the therapeutic potential of psychedelics or dream-work; others simply want a grounded and compassionate space to make sense of their experiences.
I’m particularly attuned to the experience of living between cultures, and I offer a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients can pause, process, and reconnect with themselves.
My therapeutic style is collaborative and non-pathologizing. I don’t see people as problems to fix but as stories to understand. Drawing from CBT, ACT, Humanistic Psychology, Buddhist philosophy, and mindfulness, I help clients develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and relational patterns so they can navigate life with more clarity and authenticity.
I speak Portuguese, English, and conversational Italian and Spanish, and I am committed to making therapy accessible, especially for queer communities, immigrants, and those facing systemic barriers.
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Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
My therapeutic approach is grounded in Integrative Therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, Narrative Therapy, psychodynamic insights, and neuroscience-informed understanding. This flexibility allows us to explore thoughts, emotions, behaviour, and relationships in a practical, compassionate, and tailored way.
I also integrate elements of Buddhist psychology, offering mindfulness practices that help clients develop clarity, presence, and emotional resilience. A central aim of my work is supporting clients in becoming self-researchers—people who can understand their internal processes and navigate their emotional landscape with awareness and autonomy.
Sessions are structured yet adaptable, creating a supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered. My approach resonates especially with individuals seeking accessible and non-judgmental therapy, including those moving through significant life changes, emotional overwhelm, or patterns that feel difficult to shift.
Together, we will cultivate balance, self-compassion, and meaningful change in the face of life’s challenges.
Experience
AI & Neuroscience Integration Specialist, Covalen-Meta- Onsite (August 2024- Present ) Medical Information Specialist Manager, UNIPHAR GROUP (November 2021 - Present). Operation Analyst, Covalen-Meta- Onsite (July 2021 - October 2021). Medical Team Administrative, Xpress Health (April 2021 - July 2021). Health Care Assistant, Blackrock Clinic and Royal Donnybrook Hospital (March 2019 - April 2021). Trainee Health and Safety Advisor, (NEBOSH National Certificate) (January 2021 - May 2021).
Education
Post Graduated in Psychology and Neuroscience Applied to Mental Health Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology, London (August 2023 – March 2024)
Master’s Degree in Oncology, São Paulo State University, Institute of Bioscience, Botucatu (February 2017 - January 2019)
Bachelor of Medical Physics, São Paulo State University, Institute of Bioscience, Botucatu (March 2010 - August 2016)
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
Individual Session
Imersive Therapeutic Month (4 sessions)
Insurances
