Moving abroad can be exciting but also hard. I’m Teresa, a psychologist trained in CBT. Having lived in four countries, I know what starting over feels like. I help internationals with life transitions and the challenges they bring. Sessions in English, Portuguese and Spanish, in Espoo or online.
Psykoterapeutisk orientering
Kognitiivinen käyttäytymisterapia
Integratiivinen
Hurdan är jag som psykologi
As a therapist, I am warm, calm and non-judgemental, and I place great value on building a trusting therapeutic relationship. I listen with empathy and give you space to share at your own pace. At the same time, I am active and structured: following a CBT approach, we set clear goals together, and I offer practical tools and strategies you can use in your daily life. I see therapy as teamwork, where your experience and my professional knowledge meet. I am also curious and exploratory, helping you notice how your thoughts, emotions and behaviours are connected. My strengths include empathy, flexibility and a deep understanding of different cultures, shaped by living and working in four countries. Many people find it easier to open up in their own language, so I am happy to work in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
Vad gör man i mina sessioner
In our first session, we get to know each other. You can tell me what brings you to therapy, and together we explore your current situation and what you would like to change or improve. Based on this, we set clear and realistic goals. I work with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that looks at how thoughts, emotions and behaviours are connected. Our sessions are collaborative: we usually start by checking in on how your week has been, then focus on a topic that feels important to you. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns and practise new ways of thinking and coping. I often suggest small exercises to try between sessions, so that the change continues in your everyday life. We regularly review your progress and adjust our plan when needed.
Jag erbjuder hjälp för
Masennukseen/ahdistukseenIhmissuhdeongelmiinPäihdeongelmaan/riippuvuuteenVanhemmuuden haasteisiinHuonoon itsetuntoonPahaan oloonElämäntapamuutokseenSosiaalisten tilanteiden pelkoonPaniikkikohtauksiinPakko-oireisiinFobiaan/kammoonVihanpurkauksien hallitsemiseenMenneisyyteni käsittelyynVaikeaan elämäntilanteeseenItsetuhoisiin ajatuksiinHenkilökohtaiseen kasvuun ja kehitykseenUnivaikeuksiinViiltelyyn tai muuhun itsensä vahingoittamiseenFyysisen sairauden käsittelemiseen
Specialiseringsgrupper
Monikulttuurisuus/maahanmuuttajat
Min professionella bakgrund och kunnande
I am a Valvira-licensed psychologist with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Minho, Portugal, during which I also completed an Erasmus exchange at the University of Salamanca, Spain. Since then, I have completed further training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). My clinical experience includes working as a psychologist at a private clinic in Portugal and in a hospital setting. Since moving to Finland, I have also worked as a psychologist for a Finnish company developing an AI chatbot to support victims of domestic violence. To keep developing my clinical skills, I will begin psychotherapy training in Finland in January 2027.
Mina patientgrupper
I work with young adults and adults, and I have a special interest in supporting international clients who are going through life transitions and the challenges they bring.
Extra info
I offer my services both remotely and in person at the Compass Psychology premises in Espoo. We can also discuss your situation by phone, free of charge, before we begin working together.
Det finns inga djur i verksamhetslokalen.
Klienter får inte ta med djur till verksamhetslokalen.
No animals at this practice location. Clients may bring an assistance animal (e.g. guide dog).
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