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Transpersonal Psychotherapy
In my practice, I integrate various schools of psychology into a holistic view, considering the human being in biological, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
The Transpersonal approach focuses on life purpose, recognizing the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Influenced by Eastern philosophies, it understands suffering as transitory and necessary for fulfillment, encouraging us to de-dramatize imperfections and become aware of our interconnectedness.
Through practices such as meditation, regression, psychophysical and creative techniques, I promote the expansion of consciousness and personal transformation. When we express our essence, life flows with more creativity, better relationships, and greater willpower, allowing us to heal the past and reframe the present for a fulfilling future.
Hypnosis
Therapeutic hypnosis leads the patient into a state of deep relaxation (alpha state), facilitating access to the subconscious—where the origins of psychosomatic reactions reside. Through suggestions, it is possible to change negative patterns and significantly improve quality of life.
Hypnotic trance is a state of absolute concentration in which the patient maintains total control and awareness; no one does anything against their will. It is a safe neurological process of self-hypnosis, in which the therapist acts only as a guide for those who truly desire change.
Indications:
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Mental Health: Anxiety, depression, stress, panic, trauma, fears, and grief.
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Physical Health: Management of pain, psychosomatic and neurodegenerative diseases (fibromyalgia, etc.).
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Behavior: Addictions (tobacco, alcohol) and eating disorders.
Regressive Therapy
Regressive Therapy is not a journey into the past, but rather access to unconscious memories that come to the present to be healed. The process is completely safe: the patient remains conscious and active, relying on the therapist's support to observe traumas from a distance and reframe blocked emotions.
Often, situations from childhood or other stages (intrauterine or past life) have already been resolved rationally, but the emotional burden remains alive, generating symptoms such as panic, anxiety, addictions, or compulsions. Through altered states of consciousness—achieved through relaxation or emotional focus—we access the source of these conflicts.
The goal is twofold: first, to remember and relive in order to release emotions; second, to reorganize the mind so that the past no longer negatively influences the present. It is a surgical precision tool for those seeking self-knowledge and balance.
Indications:
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Panic attacks and fears.
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Anxiety and addictions.
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Reframing childhood trauma.
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Emotional difficulties with no apparent cause.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy is a resource for identifying and overcoming issues that negatively affect the relationship. Relationships are the stage where we show our best selves, but also where we project our greatest difficulties and differing belief systems.
In today's world, haste and fear of hurting others create fragile relationships and distance. The accumulation of resentment, frustrated expectations, and lack of transparency create barriers that sabotage commitment. Often, couples seem to be in sync, but the inability to honestly verbalize desires and boundaries prevents the relationship from working.
The therapeutic process helps to:
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Develop communication skills: Learn to express needs clearly and confidently.
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Unlock intimacy: Resolve accumulated misunderstandings and restore emotional closeness.
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Build agreements: Create joint strategies for dealing with family routines and challenges.
Investing in therapy means allowing transparency to heal the relationship, transforming conflict into an opportunity for mutual growth.
Children and Young People
Childhood and adolescence are periods of intense change. Often unable to express their feelings verbally, young people manifest their anxieties through behavior: aggression, fears, isolation, or difficulties at school.
Psychotherapy and hypnosis for children and adolescents utilize the ease of learning at these ages to promote rapid and healthy change. The goal is to restore quality of life and ensure happy development.
Key Points of Monitoring:
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Role of Parents: The participation of guardians is essential. The process begins with parents for diagnosis and includes regular parental guidance sessions to adjust family dynamics.
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Confidence and Confidentiality: The young person is protected by therapeutic confidentiality. The contents of the sessions are only shared with parents with the patient's prior consent, ensuring a safe space for expression.
LGBTQIA+
The journey of discovering and affirming one's gender identity or sexual orientation can be marked by profound challenges, from external prejudice to internal conflict. This service offers a safe space, free from judgment and focused on validating your existence.
The consultations aim to provide support on issues such as the coming out process, managing anxiety in the face of discrimination, strengthening self-esteem, and exploring identity issues. Through an empathetic and informed approach, we work to help you live your truth with pride and emotional security.
What we cover:
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Self-acceptance and Identity: Deconstructing limiting beliefs and integrating identity.
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Relationships and Family: Support in communicating with the surrounding environment and building support networks.
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Specific Mental Health: Coping with minority stress and trauma associated with exclusion.
Here, diversity is not only respected, it is celebrated as an essential part of its essence.
Dynamics of Narcissism: Clarity and Recovery
Relationships marked by emotional manipulation have profound effects: mental confusion, guilt, and loss of self-esteem. My counseling focuses on breaking these cycles, offering specialized support both to those who suffer the impact and to those who wish to transform these behaviors.
For those who experience (or have experienced) abuse: The focus is on regaining emotional autonomy. We work on identifying patterns, reinforcing boundaries, and healing wounds that have fragmented your identity.
For those who recognize narcissistic traits in themselves: Recognizing the need for change is the most courageous step. Through a confidential and non-judgmental process, we explore the origin of these defenses, promoting responsibility.
emotional well-being and the building of more genuine and healthy connections.
The goal is liberation: whether to recover the nullified "self" or to transform the way one relates to others.
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Get in touch
273A Dr. Francisco Lucas Pires Avenue
2775-630 Carcavelos
Email:cf@cristinafernandes.net
Tel: (+351) 910828320
