Hello, I'm Alicja. As a psychotherapist in Lisbon, I offer both online therapy and face-to-face sessions tailored to your needs.
I am an integrative therapist with a diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a MSc in Clinical Psychology. Additionally, I am a certified Brainspotting Practitioner. In my therapeutic work, I use a unique blend of person-centred interview and a brain-based Brainspotting (BSP) approach to integrate both hemispheres of the brain. This innovative neurobiological therapy utilises points in the client's visual field (brain spots) to access unprocessed material in the subcortical brain and helps to regulate the nervous system.
Drawing from my experience in the National Health Service in England and private practice, I work with clients facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, work stress, self-esteem issues, attachment wounds and difficulties in settling into a new life as an expat.
Therapy that starts with where you are.
Hello, I'm Alicja. I offer compassionate, trauma-informed integrative psychotherapy for English-speakers in Lisbon. I hold a master's degree in Psychology, postgraduate diploma in Clinical Psychology and HE diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I am also an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (Reg. No: 397125]). Additionally, I am a certified Brainspotting Practitioner.
In my therapeutic work, I use a unique blend of person-centred interview and a brain-based Brainspotting approach to integrate both hemispheres of the brain. This innovative neurobiological therapy utilises points in the client's visual field (brain spots) to access unprocessed material in the subcortical brain and helps to regulate the nervous system.
I offer psychotherapy in-person in Lisbon and therapeutic coaching online globally e.g. working with clients from New York, California and other parts of the US.
Areas of focus.
Drawing from my experience in the NHS in England and private practice, I often work with clients experiencing:
Find relief from persistent worry, overthinking, fear and a sense of being overwhelmed.
Anxiety Therapy →
Move through low mood, emptiness, loss of motivation and the feeling of stuckness.
Depression Therapy →
Trauma-informed psychotherapy in Lisbon to help you rebuild a sense of safety and trust.
Trauma Therapy →
Support for stress and burnout, helping you restore balance, energy and a healthier way of coping.
Stress & Burnout Therapy →
Develop a kinder relationship with yourself and build greater confidence and sense of self-worth.
Self Esteem Therapy →
Explore attachment, relationship patterns, emotional needs and ways of creating more secure connections.
Attachment Therapy →
Navigate the emotional challenges of relocation, identity, belonging and change.
Expats Therapy →
Left-brain and right-brain in therapy.
The human brain is an incredibly complex organ within the nervous system. The left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for rational, logical and abstract cognition, as well as the conscious linguistic self. In contrast, the right hemisphere is associated with the physical and emotional self. Strong feelings activate the right brain and the limbic system, meaning emotions are 'felt' in the body. Each hemisphere is stimulated differently. For example, talking therapy and mental exercises engage the left brain more, whereas Brainspotting therapy works with the right brain. Findings in neuroscience indicate that the integration of both right- and left-brain processing is crucial for effective psychotherapy.
If you're seeking an English-speaking psychotherapist who understands how these brain functions impact therapy, I am here to support you. Integrating these insights into my practice helps me to provide comprehensive and effective therapy tailored to your needs at the heart of Lisbon.
Ready to explore whether therapy could help?
You don't need to know exactly what's wrong before reaching out.
In a free 15-minute consultation, we can briefly discuss what's bringing you to therapy, what you're looking for and whether I might be the right therapist for you.
As an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), I conduct a safe and professional private practice and I hold professional indemnity insurance for my services. For more information about my background please visit about me page.
I usually work with English speaking clients but I am also a Polish speaker. For information in Polish, check out this page.
I will aim to respond within 24hrs Monday - Friday. For mental health emergencies please contact your local health centre.
In-person sessions are available by prior arrangement at:
Rua Alexandre Herculano 19, 1250-008 Lisboa
Nearest Metro stations: Avenida and Marquês de Pombal.
