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Welcome!
Please make yourself comfortable! My name is Pedro and I am a licensed clinical & health psychologist and researcher who performs psychological consultations via video-call. In this website, you may encounter information about my life, how I work, my services and online psychological practice in general. Also, you may book a consultation and read some of the latest articles on my blog. If you want to know more you may inquire me to pmsilvagomes@gmail.com. In addition, when I am online you may interact with me using the chat-window located in the bottom right corner!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
My Approach
My Approach to Counselling and Psychotherapy
I believe that you are the specialist in your own experience and I consider our relationship as the laboratory where we'll experiment the changes you would like to see in your life. To do this, I emphasize working with:
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Empathy
I strongly believe that empathy is the most important aspect of the therapeutic relationship. I understand it is difficult to ask for help and to change. Besides, I always do my best to see the world through your lenses.
Respect
I respect your privacy and the confidential nature of our relationship. Also, I respect every culture, race, ethnicity, belief, sexual orientation, gender and condition.
Competence
I use evidence-based methods of assessment, intervention and case formulation as well as scientific measures to monitor progress. I continually invest in my training and education, and I keep myself up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.
Integrity
I am authentic and honest about my work, conditions and limitations. I make every effort to inform you about what you may expect and I make sure to not promise what I cannot fulfil.
Responsiveness
I adapt my interventions to your current condition and I am open to discussing any issues regarding our relationship. I do my best to make you feel understood and accepted while presenting you with small challenges to help you fulfil your goals.
Online Services that I Offer
Based on my training and experience I am able to provide you with the following services:
Free Screening Session
The first interaction between you and me. I will assess if and how can I help you.
Assessment
Comprehensive assessment of your psychological and social functioning. I will explore your reason for request and evaluate the presence of possible psychological-health problems.
Counselling
Psychological support for those who are going through a crisis, living with chronic issues or for people who provide care for others (caregiver counselling). I will use active listening, psychoeducation, problem-solving and emotional regulation techniques to help you cope with the situation.​
Individual Psychotherapy
Psychological Intervention for those who have developed psychological-health problems. I will help you change some unhelpful thoughts, behaviours, emotional reactions and communication patterns to alleviate your symptoms and prevent relapse.
Performance Enhancement for Swimmers
Intervention for competitive swimmers who want to explore the benefits of psychological science to get better in the pool.I will help you define process and outcome objectives as well as teach you useful psychological tools to help you fulfil your goals.
Motivational Interviewing
Intervention for those who want to implement a new behaviour in their lives but are finding it difficult (stick to a diet or exercise plan, become healthier in your choices, etc.). I will help you find your inner motivation to change.
My Services
My Articles
Articles on my blog
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