It's Complicated

Rafaela Barnabé

Counsellor

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Leiria, PortugalAvailable online and via text

About me

I am a Portuguese clinical psychologist with extensive experience in working with children who have neurodevelopmental disorders. Throughout my career, I have consistently invested in my training to better support those who seek my help.

I speak:

EnglishPortugueseSpanish

Location:

Leiria, Portugal

Approach

Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.

My approach to psychological consultations is grounded in the cognitive-behavioral model, but I take a holistic approach to assessing and intervening in each case. I strive to adapt to the client's unique needs, tailoring the structure of the intervention accordingly. I always consider the code of ethics as fundamental and base my work on scientifically proven strategies.

Services

Individual Session

€35 • 45 min • Online

Insurances

Private PayPublic Insurance
At a glance
Leiria, PortugalAvailable online and via text

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