Helen Pereira

(she/her)

Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Available for new clients

I am a Brazilian psychologist based in Singapore, dedicated to supporting individuals through emotional challenges, fostering self-awareness and lasting growth.

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At a glance

€70-250 per session

Singapore, SingaporeAvailable in-person, online and via text

Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 2 years on It's Complicated

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Usually responds within 12 hours

About me

Born in Brazil, I also hold an Italian passport. After completing my degree in 2006, I moved to Rio de Janeiro, where I began my professional journey through specialization courses and training in psychiatric and general hospitals. I have been a psychologist for the past 18 years, gaining experience in various fields and approaches (you can find more detailed information on my LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/helenpereirapsychologist). In 2018, I moved to Sydney, Australia, and challenged myself while studying and improving my English skills, working in customer service, sales, and marketing. In 2020, I returned to the mental health field, offering online and in-person sessions to Brazilians living in Australia. Currently living in Singapore, I continue having clients from Australia while expanding to other cultures and backgrounds. It's fascinating to see how society and culture can impact a person's life and mental development. Thanks to virtual platforms and healthcare technology, I strongly believe that the possibility of working remotely offers access, delivery, affordability, and equity to mental healthcare, raising awareness, improving understanding, and combating stigma and discrimination.

I speak:

EnglishPortuguese

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Location:

079914 Singapore, Singapore

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Approach

Treatment Approaches

PsychoanalysisRecommended for those who want to explore how their unconscious mind and early experiences affect their current behaviors and feelings.

Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.

I am a trained clinical psychologist from Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. After completing a five-year, full-time honours degree in psychology, I moved to Rio de Janeiro, where I further developed my clinical training and experience. I worked in the child psychiatry unit at the Philippe Pinel Institute and in the Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Department at HUCFF, the university hospital of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). During this time, I also pursued a Master’s degree in Sciences (Endocrinology) at UFRJ’s medical school, one of Brazil’s most prestigious academic institutions. My therapeutic approach is grounded in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy. I don’t offer quick solutions or ready-made advice—because meaningful, lasting change takes time, reflection, and emotional insight. Instead, I offer a safe and thoughtful space to explore the unconscious patterns, inner conflicts, and relational dynamics that shape how you experience yourself and others. Together, we revisit and re-signify your emotional world, creating new ways of making sense of your life. My aim is to help you navigate challenges, uncertainties, and transitions with more clarity, strength, and self-understanding I am fascinated by individual differences, and the very singular ways to exist.

Experience

17 years in practiceOver 2 years at It's Complicated

2021 - today - Psychologist & Psychotherapist - Helen P Psychology - Singapore 2023 - today - Psychologist & Psychotherapist - MindFi (YC S21) - Singapore 2020 - 2021 - Psychotherapist - Private Practice - Sydney. 2015 - 2018 - Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Obese Reference Centre - Ronaldo Gazolla Municipal Hospital - Rio de Janeiro 2012 - 2016 - Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Inspira Saúde - Rio de Janeiro 2010 - 2016 - Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Bariatric Surgery Program - Clementino Fraga Filho University Hospital at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - HUCFF/UFRJ 2008 - 2017 - Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist - Private Practice - Rio De Janeiro. 2008 - 2009 - Psychologist in Training - Philippe Pinel Municipal Institute - Rio de Janeiro

Education

2017 MSc Health Sciences - Medical School - Endocrinology Department - UFRJ 2011 Continuing Education Course, Evaluation and Treatment of Eating Disorders and Obesity - IPUB/UFRJ 2009 Continuing Education Course, Theoretical and Practical Training on Medical Psychology and Psychiatry in General Hospital - HUCFF/UFRJ - Federal University of Rio de Janeiro 2008 - 2009 Professional Development Course, Psychoanalysis - FIOCRUZ 2007 Postgraduate Degree, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support - FIOCRUZ - Fundação Oswaldo Cruz 2006 Bachelor of Psychology BPsy, Applied Psychology - UNAERP - Universidade de Ribeirão Preto

Cost

Sliding scale starting at €70

Individual Session

€100 (60 minutes)

Psychological Assessment for Bariatric Surgery

€250 (90 minutes)

Insurances

Private Pay

At a glance

€70-250 per session

Singapore, SingaporeAvailable in-person, online and via text

Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 2 years on It's Complicated

Usually responds within 12 hours

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Rated excellent

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