Hi! I'm Diana Frasquilho, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and certified Psychotherapist with a PhD in Mental Health. I bring over 15 years of professional experience across various mental health contexts. I offer therapy in both English and Portuguese. Throughout my career, I've provided psychological support in private and community settings, mental health and inpatient specialized centers.
I'm certified as a Cognitive-Behavioral and Integrative Psychotherapist by the Portuguese Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (APTCC), part of the European Psychotherapy Association.
I hold a Bachelor's and Master's in Clinical and Health Psychology from the University of Lisbon since 2008, a PhD in Public Mental Health from NOVA University of Lisbon since 2016, and a post-doctorate from the Champalimaud Foundation, where I focused mainly on the psychological resilience of breast cancer patients.
My advanced training includes : Complex Trauma levels 1 and 2 (CCTP/CCTP-II) by Janina Fisher Ph.D. from Harvard University, USA Emotion-Focused Therapy (guidance by Leslie Greenberg Ph.D., York University, Toronto, Canada) Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) (by Ph.D. Maria Karekla) Training in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD training with residential training Part B) (by M.D. Michael Mithoefer, Director of MAPS
I am also a lecturer at the University.
Feel free to check how I work, my training and credentials here - https://dianafrasquilho.weebly.com/english
Whether you're seeking to deepen your self-awareness, improve relationships, or navigate a challenging phase, I invite you to reach out and explore if we could be a good fit.
My approach is compassionate, empathetic, and focused on understanding your unique experiences. Together, we can work towards personal growth, healing, and a more meaningful life. My mission is to empower you to provide yourself with the support you truly need to enhance your well-being across professional, personal, and relational aspects of life.
I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. Among the therapeutic approaches I am trained in and apply in clinical practice are: Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Schema-Focused Therapy (ST) Motivational Interviewing Compassionate inquiry
website: https://dianafrasquilho.weebly.com/english