Hi, I'm Sonia
I’m Italian, just like a cup of espresso, but more importantly, I’m trying to navigate life,—just like you. My professional path has taken me from Luxembourg to the Netherlands, and then to Portugal, where I earned my master’s degree in Clinical and Health Psychology and where currently live. I work as a European Certified Clinical Psychologist (OPP N. 26358), practicing in English, Portuguese, Italian, and German while serving as a Ph.D. fellow at the University of Porto, researching the intersection of oncological diseases, sexuality, and mental health.
Outside of work, I’m a surfer at heart, happiest by the beach, exploring nature, or sharing moments with the meaningful people in my life. I adore dogs, traveling, and, yes, sometimes my sessions take place from tropical destinations—always with privacy and professionalism as my top priorities.*
My professional experience spans various settings—university counseling with students, adults navigating life’s complexities, and community psychology in underprivileged neighborhoods. I value lifelong learning and consistently seek further training through courses, supervision, and participation in international conferences, where I present and exchange knowledge with peers worldwide.*
My approach
My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a method that empowers individuals to recognize and transform the connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, fostering positive change and enhancing mental well-being. Alongside CBT, I incorporate techniques and knowledge from my specialized training in mindfulness, sexology, and psychological trauma.
I always aim to bring a welcoming and humane environment into sessions, which sometimes involves humor, anecdotes, or personal insights when they can bring clarity or connection to the process. Being vulnerable is hard, and an act of courage that deserves a safe and warm space to exist. Having faced my own share of difficult times and emotions, I understand how challenging—and transformative—the journey of counselling can be, and how good it feels to be supported, in regaining a sense of peace and balance. Therefore, I always aim to support clients in finding peace with their past, relief in their present, and hope for the future.*
*Disclaimer: Please note that the automatic translation tool used on this website may occasionally produce inaccuracies in certain languages. For the most accurate and precise information, we recommend referring to the content in English.
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