Vera Sousa
(she/her)
Couples Therapist & Clinical Psychologist
Available for new clients
I consider myself a human before being a therapist and I'm helping human beings achieve their best version through the therapeutic process.
I specialize in:
At a glance
Last active
Experienced on It's Complicated10 months on It's Complicated
Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from Vera Couple's therapy and individual therapy appointments.
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About me
I've been a psychologist since 2018,
I focus my work on subjects like non monogamy, LGBTQIA+, eating disorders, anxiety and depression.
I work as a psychologist and couple/relational therapist, working with individuais, couples/non monogamous partnerships and families.
I speak:
PortugueseEnglish
Location:
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Approach
Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Schema therapyRecommended for those who want to break out of negative patterns or "schemas" that they developed early in life and keep repeating.
Systemic therapyRecommended for those who want to understand how their relationships and environments influence their behavior and emotions, particularly within family or organizational systems.
My approach is based on the integrative theory, which means, my focus is on the client's needs and I use the approach that may be more suitable to them.
I've been working mostly with CBT, Systemic Therapy and Schema Therapy, but my aim is always help clients with a personalized approach for them.
As for my approach in couple's therapy, I work with EFT and Schema Therapy for couples, having some influence of systemic therapy in my practice as well.
Experience
7 years in practice10 months at It's Complicated
Psychologist at Complexo Humano (online) - 2023- present days
Child and Teen Psychologist in School Settings - 2020-2023
Junior Community Psychologist with Social Disadvantaged People - 2018-2019
Education
Master's Degree Psychological Intervention, Education and Human Development
Post Graduate in Couples and Family Therapy
Post Graduate in Clinical and Health Psychology
Course: Eating Disorders and Behaviour
Course: Intervention with LGBTQIA+ community
Services
Intro Call
Free • 30 min • Online
Couples Session
€65 • 1 hr • Online
Individual Session
Sliding scale
€35 • 30 min • Online
Individual Session
€50 • 1 hr • Online
Family Session
€85 • 1 hr • Online
Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
Last active
Experienced on It's Complicated10 months on It's Complicated
Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from Vera Couple's therapy and individual therapy appointments.
Slots Available: Mon-Sat morning. See you soon!💜
Usually responds within 2 hours
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My publications
Episode 2 - Feeling too much : Highly Sensitive People and Emotional OverloadYoutube Podcast (English subtitles)
Emotional Suffering or Demonic Possession? How Psychology was Misunderstood in the Middle AgesInstagram Post (Pt | En)
Is going to therapy manly?Instagram post (Pt | En)
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