It's Complicated

Dr Julie O'Connell Kent

(she/her)

Counselling Psychologist

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Lisbon, PortugalAvailable online only

About me

I completed my Doctoral studies and the beginning of my career in Ireland, where I am from. I work both in my therapeutic practice and also in the circus.

I speak:

English

Location:

Lisbon, Portugal

Approach

Treatment Approaches
CFT: Compassion-focused therapyRecommended for those who want to be kinder to themselves and reduce negative self-talk, often using mindfulness techniques.
EFT: Emotionally focused therapyRecommended for couples or individuals who want to strengthen emotional connections in relationships by exploring feelings and attachment.
GSRD therapyRecommended for those seeking affirmative support and guidance while navigating the complexities of identity, sexuality, and relationships.

Over the past ten years, I have cultivated a career that focuses on using the practice of psychology for positive change. I believe that therapy is a collaborative, creative process. I work that should enrich the lives and wellbeing of each person.

I work with people who care deeply about the world around them. The people I work with tend to be passionate and have a strong sense of justice. My clients often experience anxiety, fear and struggles with how they are versus how they feel they should be.

The focus of my work is with emotion, particularly the fear, grief and shame that this world inevitably brings up in us.

I am blessed to have had training in a variety of therapeutic approaches. I work collaboratively with each person to create a shared understanding of the core of their current distress. Together, we fuse my therapeutic skills and their expertise in themselves, to forge a new path forward. I incorporate Compassion-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy and other schools of thought as appropriate.

In a first session, I work with a person to understand their particular needs and how we can work well together.

Services

Intro Call

Free 15 min Online

Individual Session

€100 1 hr Online

Individual Session

Sliding scale
€70 1 hr Online

Artist Mentorship

€80 1 hr Online

Insurances

Private PayPrivate InsurancePublic InsuranceReimbursement
At a glance
Lisbon, PortugalAvailable online only

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“Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.” Chödrön, 1997