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Lígia Gonçalves
Silva

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Hi! I'm Lígia.

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From an early age, I’ve been fascinated by the way we think, feel, and connect with others. Becoming a psychologist was a natural choice.

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I believe we are shaped by the relationships and contexts that surround us. That’s why the core of my work focuses on how we relate to ourselves and to the world — family, friends, work, country, culture.

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Over the past few years, I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. This has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the unique challenges that can arise when living outside one’s home country — distance, adaptation, and the feeling of being uprooted — and this awareness is an integral part of my practice.

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In my sessions, I combine this systemic perspective with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, both in its traditional form and in 3rd wave approaches. My aim is to promote well-being, autonomy, and personal growth.​

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Whether in individual or couples therapy, I value open sharing and the co-creation of solutions in a space that is safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental.

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Education and Experience​​

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  • Master in Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra;

  • Postgraduate in Couple Therapy, Instituto Português de Psicologia;

  • Postgraduate in Clinical Sexology, Instituto Português de Psicologia;

  • Advanced Specialization in CBT Third Generation Therapies, CRIAP;

  • Complementary training in Systemic and Family Intervention (in training), Portuguese Society for Family Therapy;

  • Clinical experience in a private context with expatriates in Amsterdam;

  • Clinical experience in an institutional context with young people and adults;

  • Development and implementation of a parenting skills promotion program;

  • Trainer in the behavioral area;

  • Member of the Portuguese Psychologists Association nº 23774;

  • Member of the Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen No. 231174, The Netherlands.

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Languages

Portuguese and English

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Availability

Face-to-face (Amsterdam) 

Online​

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Cátia Almeida Fernandes

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Hi, I'm Cátia.

 

I've always been fascinated by the stories we carry within us, and that curiosity led me to become a psychologist. I am passionate about the human mind and the unique narratives and experiences that shape our lives. In Portuguese or in English, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your feelings, share your story, and discover your path to well-being. My approach is warm, flexible, and tailored to each individual. I draw from Cognitivo-Behavioral (CBT) and 3rd wave cognitive behavioral therapy. 

 

As a Portuguese Psychologist living in the Netherlands, I bring a multicultural perspective to my practice, dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of the expat community. I understand the unique challenges expats face—such as cultural adjustment, isolation, and navigating new social landscapes. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of supporting adults, including those navigating the complexities of fast-paced corporate environments that often lead to workplace stress and burnout.  Complementary, I have experience working across clinical and social fields, organizational psychology, scientific research, and training/facilitation in the corporate world.

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Education and Experience​​​

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  • Master in Psychology, University of Minho;

  • Psychodrama course;

  • Advanced Specialization in CBT Third Generation Therapies, CRIAP;

  • Assessment and intervention with children/adolescents, families and adults;

  • Co-therapist in family mediation processes;

  • Implementation of psychoeducational programs (e.g. Cannabis Youth Treatment Series);

  • Design and facilitation of workshops for new mothers adjusting to parenthood ;

  • Collaboration on “Emotional Employment” project, creating awareness of the importance of Emotional Intelligence skills in a new economic model and a new working world;

  • Design and facilitation of workshops on soft skills within corporate environment (for both individual contributors and leadership teams);

  • Member of the Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen, 242365;

  • Member of the Portuguese Psychologists Order, 27784.

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Languages

Portuguese and English

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Availability

Face-to-face (Amsterdam and Leiden)

Online

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Andreia
Martins

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Hi! I'm Andreia.


I grew up in a small village in central Portugal and have always felt a deep curiosity and desire to explore the world. Psychology has allowed me to feed that curiosity, and it’s through my clients that I discover more about people and the world around us.

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I believe psychotherapy offers us the opportunity to grow through connection with someone who is truly present — someone who sees and feels us, tries to view the world through our eyes, and helps us find new ways of seeing. I genuinely believe that “when we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.”

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I offer individual sessions, and my priority is to build a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, supportive, and understanding. A key part of psychotherapy involves exploring this relationship as a mirror of the patterns the client may be repeating outside the therapy room — patterns that might reflect past traumas or self-limiting beliefs. My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural strategies with experiential techniques from Schema Therapy, creating a bridge between the rational and the emotional, allowing change to occur not only through thinking, but through feeling.

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Education and Experience​​​

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  • Master in Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra (sub-specialization in Cognitive-Behavioural Interventions);

  • Certified in Schema Therapy by the Dutch Institute of Schema Therapy (ISST-Approved Training Program);

  • EMDR Level 1 trained;

  • Additional training in:

    • Psychodrama;

    • Internal Family Systems;

    • Body Psychotherapy;

    • 3rd Wave Therapies;

    • Mindfulness;

  • Clinical experience within specialized healthcare services in the Netherlands;

  • Private practice experience working with expats in the Netherlands;

  • Member of the Portuguese Psychologists Association, nº 25605;

  • Member of the Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen, nº 237409;

  • Member of EMDR Portugal, nº 354.

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Languages

Portuguese and English

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Availability

Face-to-face (Amsterdam)

Online

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