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International Psychological Support

Find psychological support online with OPP-certified professionals. See the list of Fundacja Portugalia psychologists available to the Portuguese diaspora

Living abroad can be an emotional challenge

Moving to a new country and living in a culture different from our own can be a huge emotional challenge. Feelings such as loneliness, stress, abandonment, depression or burnout are very common in modern society.

In this sense, Fundacja Portugalia, with the support of the Portuguese Psychologists Association, has launched — an unprecedented project that brings together a team of 14 Portuguese and Brazilian psychologists, living in Portugal, available to serve the Portuguese community living abroad.

Emotional Support

Psychologists available to listen and help you deal with difficult emotions

Global Service

Online access from anywhere in the world, entirely in Portuguese

Specialized Team

Professionals recognized by the OPP, with international clinical experience

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Meet our psychologists

Check out the list of certified professionals ready to offer psychological support in Portuguese, wherever you are

Helena Coelho

Helena Coelho

Psychologist and Project Coordinator

helenacoelho.psicologa@gmail.com

A registered psychologist at the Portuguese Psychologists Association with 5+ years of professional experience. She is a university professor and has been developing community projects to support vulnerable groups by providing individual psychology and group therapy services since 2019. She holds the position of API coordinator.

Nuno Almeida

Nuno Almeida

Psychologist and Project Coordinator

geral@faroteste.pt

Psicólogo com 10 anos de prática profissional, especialista em psicologia do trabalho, social e das organizações, reconhecida pela Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses. Acumula funções de docente e investigador na Universidade do Algarve bem como é CEO da FAROTESTE Avaliação. Possui o cargo de coordenador da API.

Vitória Ferreira

Vitória Ferreira

Psychologist and Project Coordinator

vitoriaferreira.pcs@gmail.com

Psychologist recognized by the Order of Portuguese Psychologists (OPP) with 6 years of professional practice. She works as a doctoral researcher at the University of Coimbra and the University of Lisbon. She holds the position of API coordinator.

Ana Teixeira

Ana Teixeira

Psychologist

psicologia.ana.teixeira@gmail.com

With a degree in Psychology from the University of Algarve (2013), a master's degree in Forensic Psychology from Middlesex University (2018) and a master's degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from the University of Algarve (2022). Currently, Full Member of the Order of Portuguese Psychologists, working in Clinical and Health Psychology in a Community Center in Portugal, particularly in terms of psychological assessment and intervention in various target populations.

Andreia Teles

Andreia Teles

Psychologist

andreiamindheart@gmail.com

Graduated in clinical psychology in 2002, and recognized by the Order of Portuguese Psychologists (OPP) since then. In 2006, he moved to the United Kingdom and accompanied patients in situations related to addictions, violence, criminal recidivism, disabilities, among others. In 2024 she returned to Portugal where she continued to work as a psychologist.

Hermano Marques

Hermano Marques

Psychologist

mypsystudio@gmail.com

Graduated in clinical psychology in 2002, and recognized by the Order of Portuguese Psychologists (OPP) since then. In 2006, he moved to the United Kingdom and accompanied patients in situations related to addictions, violence, criminal recidivism, disabilities, among others. In 2024 she returned to Portugal where she continued to work as a psychologist.

Eliana Flores

Eliana Flores

Psychologist

elianaflorespsi@gmail.com

Graduated in the United Kingdom and with a Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology from the University of Évora. In 2016 he obtained a Postgraduate Degree in Psychological Intervention in Crisis and Emergency from the University of Lisbon. He has been practicing psychology for 8 years, recognized by the Order of Portuguese Psychologists (OPP).

Flávia Mitkiewicz

Flávia Mitkiewicz

Psychologist

flmsouza@hotmail.com

Portuguese-Polish psychologist specialized in clinical and health psychology recognized by the Order of Portuguese Psychologists (OPP). PhD and Master in Mental Health with 20 years of professional experience in research, health services and clinical practice with adults and young people.

Joana Dias

Joana Dias

Psychologist

joanafilipadias@gmail.com

Psychologist with specialist degree in Clinical and Health Psychology and in Justice Psychology from the Order of Portuguese Psychologists, with 23 years of professional practice. He has worked in the areas of justice and security forces, highlighting individual clinical intervention, psychological intervention in crisis situations and work stress management.

Nuno Fragoso

Nuno Fragoso

Psychologist

psi.nunofragoso@gmail.com

Clinical Psychologist with training and experience in community intervention and mental health, with adolescents and adults. Recognized by the Order of Portuguese Psychologists (OPP), with 10 years of professional practice in Portugal and Spain.

Sónia Veiga

Sónia Veiga

Psychologist

soniaveigapsicologa@gmail.com

Psychologist Specialist in Clinical and Health Psychology and Community Psychology recognized by the Order of Portuguese Psychologists (OPP) with 12 years of professional experience in intervention within the scope of addictions, Psychological assessment, development of parental skills and socio-emotional skills.

Sónia Dantas

Sónia Dantas

Psychologist

soniacrdantas@gmail.com

Graduated from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto in 1993 and Master from the same institution in 2001. Over the course of more than twenty-five years, she worked cumulatively as a psychologist and university professor, currently at the Universidade Católica Centro Regional do Porto. He has specialized training in Psychodrama, crisis and trauma intervention, as well as in the area of ​​addictive behaviors and dependencies and intervention with older adults.

Sara Almeida

Sara Almeida

Psychologist

saralibaniaalmeida@gmail.com

Master in Clinical and Health Psychology from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra. Specialist degree in Clinical Psychology from the Order of Portuguese Psychologists (OPP). She has been practicing clinical psychology (psychological assessment and intervention) continuously since 2014. Author of several articles promoting and promoting mental health.

Do you have questions or need help?

If you’re not sure which psychologist to choose or want to learn more about the API project, get in touch with us. We’re here to help.