Meet Sara
Hi, I'm Sara, I bring 18+ years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families cultivate greater resilience, emotional clarity and healthy relationships. I am committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-informed therapy that meets clients where they are and supports them on their journey toward lasting well-being.
What sparks me?
My spark is to empower clients to understand their inner lives, manage challenges with greater confidence, and lead more aligned, fulfilling lives. I strive to create a warm, safe, culturally-sensitive space where diverse backgrounds and experiences are honored.
Why I am a therapist:
I’ve always been fascinated by the ways people think, feel, and connect. Becoming a psychologist was a natural path for me to turn that curiosity into a way of helping others, offering support, insight, and practical tools that make a real difference in people’s lives.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me:
My career so far
My career has spanned over 18 years across where I’ve provided mental health services in both public healthcare systems and private practice settings.
I specialize in treating adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with a focus on trauma, relationship issues, emotional regulation, and neuropsychological rehabilitation. I also offer telepsychology services worldwide.
My professional journey includes leading services, developing clinical programs, mentoring fellow clinicians, and contributing to mental health promotion initiatives. I have held senior roles in hospital-based CAMHS teams.
My qualifications
Professional Association:
Clinical and Health Psychologist Chartered Member – OPP, Portuguese Psychologists Board
EUROPSY - European Certificate in Psychology
Registered Clinical Psychologist at New Zealand Psychologists Board
Chartered Member – British Psychological Society (BPS) -
Member – Portuguese Society of Constructivist Psychotherapies (Advanced Specialization since 2022)
Education and Qualifications:
Integrated Master’s Degree in Psychology with a specialization in Counseling and Psychotherapy from ULHT, Portugal
Postgraduate studies in Psychotherapy & Neuropsychology and in Projective Methodology in Psychological Assessment
Clinical Supervisor for psychology internships at Universities (ISPA, Portugal)
Certified Trainer (CCP)
Modalities:
IFS
IFIO
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
EFT
Mindfulness
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
DBT
EMDR
SFBT
Trauma informed care
Areas of expertise
PTSD and complex trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Relationships
Couples
Life transitions/changes
Emotional regulation
Availability for appointments
✓ Online / Virtual
Operating days/hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays: 6 to 9pm
Language(s) spoken
English, Portuguese
