It's Complicated

Ana Beatriz Ribeiro Pereira

Counsellor

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAvailable online and via text

About me

I am Brazilian and I grew up in Rio de Janeiro. From a very young age, I have always been fascinated by observing people and trying to understand how they think, feel, and make decisions in their lives. Something that particularly intrigued me was noticing that even when people grew up in similar social contexts or had similar opportunities, their life paths often turned out very differently.

This made me realize that there is something beyond external circumstances: there is each person's inner world, their stories, interpretations, desires, and conflicts.

It was this curiosity that led me to study Psychology at university, where I found my true vocation. I fell in love with the study of the human mind and with the possibility of listening to and understanding the uniqueness of each person's story.

I love life, people, and animals, and I have a deep respect for the complexity of the human experience. I also truly love my work because I believe it can make a real difference in people's lives.

Therapy is not only a space for moments of crisis, but also a path toward greater self-awareness and more conscious choices. I believe that when we understand ourselves more deeply, we can make freer decisions — not only guided by the marks of the past, but also by our true desires, dreams, and possibilities for life.

I speak:

PortugueseEnglishSpanish

Location:

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Approach

Treatment Approaches
Lacanian psychoanalysisRecommended for those who want to explore the unconscious mind through the lens of language and desire, focusing on understanding deeper motivations.
PsychoanalysisRecommended for those who want to explore how their unconscious mind and early experiences affect their current behaviors and feelings.

I am a psychoanalyst and I believe that every person carries a unique story, shaped by desires, conflicts, and experiences that influence the way we live and relate to the world.

Psychoanalysis invites us to look at what often remains hidden: our fears, recurring patterns, choices, and also our deepest desires.

I believe that self-knowledge can open important paths toward a more conscious and authentic life. Psychological suffering often arises when we are unable to listen to ourselves or when we become disconnected from what we truly desire.

In analysis, we explore these questions with care and depth, respecting each person’s time and individuality. My goal is to accompany this process and help each patient find new ways of relating to themselves, to others, and to their own life.

Services

Intro Call

Free 40 min Online & Text

Individual Session

€90 1 hr Online & Text

Individual Session

Sliding scale
€70 1 hr Online & Text

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAvailable online and via text

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