It's Complicated

Carolina Cornara

Clinical Psychologist

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Lisbon, PortugalAvailable in-person and online

About me

I am a clinical psychologist (Cédula Profissional nº 26913, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses) with a psychodynamic orientation, working with adults. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from ISPA – Instituto Universitário, where I developed a strong foundation in psychodynamic theory and clinical practice. During my training, I completed internships at institutions such as Unidade de Alcoologia de Lisboa and worked as a clinical psychologist at Diálogo Seguinte – Clínica de Psicologia, gaining experience with children, adolescents, and adults, which enriched my understanding of emotional development, relational patterns, and unconscious dynamics. Since 2023, I have been running a private practice, offering in-person sessions at my Avenida da Liberdade space as well as online sessions for clients across Portugal and abroad. My approach emphasizes careful listening, relational attunement, and exploration of unconscious dynamics, and I maintain ongoing supervision and intervision to continuously update my clinical knowledge and provide thoughtful, evidence-informed care.

I speak:

PortugueseEnglish

Location:

Lisbon, Portugal

Approach

Treatment Approaches
Clinical psychologyRecommended for those who need help with diagnosing and treating more complex mental health issues, often involving assessments and evidence-based treatments.
PsychoanalysisRecommended for those who want to explore how their unconscious mind and early experiences affect their current behaviors and feelings.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.
My academic background and clinical experience have deepened my commitment to thoughtful, relationally grounded psychological work. In my practice, I draw on a psychodynamic approach, informed by psychodynamic theory and psychoanalytic principles, to help clients explore the emotional and relational patterns that shape their inner worlds and behavior. I work with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma‑related symptoms (such as PTSD), obsessive‑compulsive patterns, eating‑related concerns, and challenges associated with identity and interpersonal functioning. I aim to offer a therapeutic space characterised by empathic listening, curiosity, and clinical clarity, where clients can reflect on their experiences, gain deeper self‑understanding, and cultivate more adaptive ways of relating to themselves and others. My approach emphasises the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change, alongside careful attention to the unconscious dynamics that contribute to suffering. I am committed to ongoing professional development and integrating contemporary psychodynamic insights with clinical sensitivity. I strive to support each individual’s process toward greater emotional regulation, resilience, and psychological integration, helping them transform insight into meaningful, lasting change.

Services

Intro Call

Free 15 min Online & In-person

Individual Session

€45 1 hr Online & In-person

Individual Session

Sliding scale
€40 1 hr Online & In-person

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Lisbon, PortugalAvailable in-person and online

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