Maria Amorim
Counsellor
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist based in Porto. I work with adult individuals with a wide range of conditions, providing evidence-based therapy.
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About me
I am a a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience working in adult mental health, both Portugal and the United Kingdom. I am experienced in working with clients from different cultural backgrounds, in the provision of evidence-based psychological therapies, tailored to each client’s needs, on a wide range of difficulties related to depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, personality disorders, work-related stress and burnout, behaviour management difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and relationship issues.
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Approach
The therapy modalities I offer include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. I am registered with the professional bodies in the United Kingdom (HCPC, British Psychological Society) and Portugal (OPP -Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses).
Experience
Over 15 years experience working in adult mental health, in a variety of clinical contexts, such as secure services, private practice, community services, or higher education institutions.
Education
Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology Accredited training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Accredited training in Schema Therapy Accredited training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) - Level 3
Services
Individual Session
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