Pedro Ferreira Gomes
Clinical and Health Psychologist
Helping you understand your inner tides. Psychoanalytic psychologist specializing in anxiety, depression, and relationships. Let’s create deep, long-lasting change together.
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About me
Hello! My name is Pedro. I was born, raised, and currently live in Portugal. I am a clinical psychologist with a master’s degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from Universidade Fernando Pessoa, working with a psychoanalytic approach and providing support to adolescents, adults, and seniors.
My first contact with psychology was through a show called "Lie to Me", which is about a detective who solves cases by asking questions and reading facial expressions. I can say that this is where my interest and curiosity about people’s backgrounds began, and I am happy that I embraced this journey. The show offered me a glimpse into how deeply our feelings and emotions shape us and how, with the right person, you don’t need to hide what you feel. You can create positive change.
In my personal time, I enjoy walking along the beach, being close to the people I love, and listening to and playing music.
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Approach
My therapeutic style is based on relational psychoanalysis (psychodynamics), nonetheless, I try to adapt the therapeutic style according to the needs of my patients, as there is no "one size fits all". I work with the words you bring, using them as a starting point to explore the stormy sea of your mind, identify the source and patterns of your behaviours, and then help to ease down and navigate much more easily, not only in your mind, but also in your relationships.
The therapeutic relationship is a key component of this journey. I try to create a calm, warm and welcoming environment without any judgement so that we can explore your inner world as deeply as possible while respecting your pace. We will examine your inner world as deeply as possible, but always with the utmost respect for your boundaries, your emotional safety, and your individual pace. Whether you are looking to resolve a specific crisis, understand your relationships, or embark on a deeper journey of self-discovery, my goal is to help you ease the internal tension so you can navigate both your mind and your life with much greater ease and authenticity.
Experience
My journey began at Universidade Fernando Pessoa, earning a Master’s in Clinical and Health Psychology. During a specialized internship with a women’s football team, I mastered helping individuals navigate intense anxiety and find grounding when emotions run high. Driven by clinical innovation, my thesis focused on psychedelic research and how setting influences consciousness. While academic for now, this background allows me to offer an informed, non-judgmental space for clients wishing to discuss substance use or non-ordinary states of mind.
As a licensed psychologist and effective member of the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses (Cédula Nº 31226), I run an independent, fully online practice providing flexible support worldwide. Guided by a relational psychodynamic and humanistic approach, I work with anxiety, depression, obsessive behaviors, eating disorders, relationship challenges, and hold a dedicated readiness to address modern difficulties like gaming addiction.
A profound dimension of my work is integrating dream analysis. I collaborate with clients to explore their unconscious mind through symbolic imagery and narrative patterns. By intertwining this psychodynamic tool with an open-minded, modern understanding of mental health, my goal is to provide a holistic space where your daily reality and unconscious can be understood, achieving lasting clarity.
Education
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Certificate in Constructive Dialogues: Building Bridges in Times of Polarisation, Online.
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Certificate in Interprofessional Communication and Information Sharing, Online
2024 - 2025. Professional Internship. Portuguese Psychology Association (nº 31226), Portugal.
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Certificate in Psychological Intervention in Alcohol-Related Problems, Online.
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Certificate in Psychological Intervention with Older Adults, Online.
2021 - 2024. Master's in Clinical and Health Psychology. Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal.
2018 - 2021. Bach. in Psychology. Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal.
Services
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