I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with over 24 years of clinical experience, also working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. I am a full Registered Member (MBACP) of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. My primary training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy, completed in England, where I have worked across both the NHS and private sector.
Alongside my clinical work, I have held senior leadership roles, including Clinical Lead for the Target Mental Health in Schools programme within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust, where I contributed to the development and implementation of the service. I am also involved in neuroscience and genomic psychiatry research, currently undertaking postgraduate studies in Applied Neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, and working as a researcher at the Faculty of Medicine in Lisbon.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and science-based, drawing on psychodynamic principles as well as cognitive and behavioural psychotherapy. I place strong emphasis on adapting therapy to each individual’s needs, developmental stage, and personal context. I have a particular specialism in neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities, while also working with a broad range of emotional and mental health difficulties.
In my work, I aim to provide a calm, reflective, and non-judgemental space where we can explore difficulties together, make sense of relational and behavioural patterns, and develop practical and realistic strategies for change. Where appropriate, I also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, schools, and other professionals to ensure integrated care.
I am an English- and Portuguese-speaking psychotherapist with over two decades of experience working in both the UK and Portugal across NHS and private settings. My career has been shaped by a strong interest in understanding the connection between psychological processes, brain function, and human development.
In addition to my clinical practice, I am actively engaged in neuroscience and genomic psychiatry research, and I am currently deepening my expertise through postgraduate studies in Applied Neuroscience at King’s College London. I bring together clinical experience, research insight, and a deeply person-centred perspective in my work. I currently offer therapy exclusively online, allowing me to support clients across different locations in a flexible and accessible way.
I am an English- and Portuguese-speaking Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with over 24 years of experience, also working with adults and families. I provide therapy exclusively online, offering flexible and accessible sessions to clients across different locations.
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Miguel has been an excellent therapist and has done a great deal to help me with my move to Portugal from the US. He provides an individualized treatment plan using CBT and psychodynamic therapy and I would recommend him to anyone, especially a person going through the expat experience in a new country.
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Miguel is helping me modulate some core issues of my personality which I have struggled with for ages. I am very pleased with his support. He is professional, empathic, thoughtful, and fully engaged. What I mostly like about him is that he doesn't give standardized answers. He reflects on the discussion and provides insightful and thought-provoking answers and comments. Thank you, Miguel!
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Easy to talk too.
