Raquel Tavares
Clinical Psychologist
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Clinical & Health Psychologist, based in Portugal
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About me
✽ A Clinical Psychologist registered in Portugal, I have extensive experience providing mental health care in diverse settings, including private clinics and global employee well-being organizations.
✽ I began my career in developmental psychology and preventive care, working primarily with children and adolescents before transitioning to adult therapy.
✽ Passionate about neuroscience, I love exploring how the brain functions and applying this knowledge to therapy.
✽ My areas of expertise include lifestyle medicine, anxiety, depression, attachment, relationships, trauma, and the transition to parenthood.
I speak:
EnglishPortuguese
Location:
Porto, Portugal
Approach
Treatment Approaches
EMDRRecommended for those dealing with trauma who want to process painful memories in a structured way to reduce their emotional impact.
Psychedelic integration therapyRecommended for those who have had psychedelic experiences and want help understanding and integrating the insights into their everyday life for personal growth and self-discovery.
Trauma Informed CareRecommended for those who have experienced trauma and need a safe, supportive space to heal at their own pace.
My approach to care is:
• Integrative and client-centered: I tailor tools and techniques from various therapeutic modalities to meet each client’s unique needs.
• Respectful and inclusive: I honor diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Rooted in solid, authentic, and caring therapeutic alliances: I prioritize building genuine, trusting relationships with my clients.
Experience
2018 - Intern Psychologist at BabyLab (researching on how the brain works)
2019 - Clinical Psychologist working with newborns, toddlers and their parents
2022 - Online therapy provider at EAP platforms, such as Oliva and Plumm Health
2023 - Online Based Private Practice Therapist
Education
I hold an MS in Clinical and Health Psychology from the University of Coimbra in Portugal and other advanced trainings such as:
• EMDR (Level 1 and 2)
•Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy Level 1, Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute
• Psychedelic Integration for Professionals
• Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing®
• Trauma Research Foundation 7 months program by Bessel Van der Kolk
Cost
Sliding scale starting at €40
Individual Session
€60 (60 minutes)
EMDR Therapy
€80 (60 minutes)
Insurances
Private PayReimbursement
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