Margarida Batista Paulo
Psychological Counsellor
When experience becomes overwhelming, therapy invites you to slow down, look inward and explore. I work from an integrative approach, attuned to each person’s emotional and relational needs.
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About me
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from the Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon. My work is grounded in an integrative approach, informed by training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Integrative Psychotherapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I aim to offer a therapeutic space where experiences can be approached with care and at a pace that feels manageable, allowing time to pause, reflect, and explore what feels difficult or unclear. Alongside my work as an integrative therapist, my professional training includes a focus on Pregnancy and Parenthood Psychology, supporting individuals through the emotional and relational challenges that may arise during pregnancy, the postpartum period, and the transition to parenthood. I see therapy as a collaborative process, where you can feel accompanied — so that you don’t have to face what you are going through alone.
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Approach
My therapeutic approach is integrative, combining cognitive-behavioral and experiential perspectives. In therapy, I remain attentive to what unfolds emotionally in the present moment, helping clients notice, name, transform and relate differently to their experiences. When emotions feel overwhelming or confusing, slowing down and creating enough stability to explore them will be our focus. I see therapy as a collaborative process, shaped by each person’s needs, rhythm, and life context. I work with adults, and also adolescents, experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, periods of transition, or relational challenges.I also work with pregnancy and parenthood-related processes, informed by specific professional training in this area.
Experience
My clinical experience focuses on providing individual psychological support and psychotherapy to adults and adolescents within an integrative framework, currently in a private practice setting in Lisbon. As part of my professional development, I completed a clinical internship within the Community Support Service of the Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon, where I supported adult clients presenting a range of emotional and relational concerns. Alongside my clinical work, I continue to deepen my professional development in areas related to emotional processing, integrative psychotherapy, and pregnancy and parenthood psychology.
Education
I have a Master’s degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from the Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon, with a specialization in Integrative Cognitive-Behavioral Clinical Psychology. My professional training includes Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which informs my clinical work with emotional processes and relational dynamics. Additionally, I have an Advanced Specialization in Pregnancy and Parenthood Psychology, complemented by further training in this area, supporting my work with individuals navigating this life stage.
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