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.
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
