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Cristina Fernandes Psychotherapy

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Restoring mental and emotional health requires transcending the symptom and accessing the integrative matrix of the person. My practice is built on a consolidated premise: that true healing is a continuous alignment of your biology, psyche, and existential dimension.

Over two decades, my scientific framework has evolved into a tailored approach that integrates psychodynamic precision with somatic and transpersonal wisdom. I do not apply a pre-set model; I rigorously adapt the therapeutic structure to your unique life story, offering a safe and structured container for deep trauma integration and personal transformation.

My commitment to precision and safety is reflected in my extensive, specialized training with globally recognized leaders in niche psychological fields.

My Niche Expertise & Specialized Training

My clinical qualifications are focused on handling complex, underserved areas of mental health where generic approaches often fail. I have invested decades in advanced training, which I now integrate into my practice.

Neurodiversity-Affirming Care (Adult AuDHD, ADHD and Autism)

Being my self a late diagnosed AuDHD, I´ve specialized in supporting neurodivergent adults, including those navigating AuDHD (the intersection of ADHD and Autism). My focus is on affirmation, not assimilation, promoting a unique identity recovery and genuine emotional integration.

My credentials in this area include:

  • Neurodiversity-Affirming Care for Autistic Clients: Advanced training completed with Tasha Oswald, PhD.

  • Neuro-Affirming Care, Beginner-to-Advanced: Certified by the Neuro Affirm Institute.

  • On going certification by the National Autistic Society UK (CPC Certification)

 

Complex Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

I provide assessment and direct intervention for complex relational trauma and the specific aftermath of narcissistic abuse. I help clients identify dysfunctional patterns, deconstruct pathological bonds, and regain autonomy and inner clarity.

My advanced certifications in this domain:

  • Narcissistic Abuse Treatment (Specific Intervention): Advanced training completed directly with Dra. Ramani Durvasula (the world's foremost authority on narcissism).

  • Treating Narcissism (Expert Strategies): Clinical strategies certified by the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM).

  • Childhood Trauma & Trauma-Informed Interventions: Specialist training completed with Dr. Gastão Ribeiro (Trauma Space Brasília), with a focus on Trauma Psychotherapy and Cardiac Coherence.

  • Additional Specialist Interventions: Certified expert training from the Center for Psychology and Formation in identifying and managing complex personality disorders, including: Assessment of domestic violence, psychological intervention in situations of schizophrenia, personality disorder assessment, sexual abuse assessment, and specific intervention applied in borderline situations, psychopathy, and sociopathy.

 

Ericksoniana and Somatic (Mind-Body) Approaches

My work combines neurobiology with sensitivity, utilizing the somatic-symbolic dimension. This allows me to reprocess unconscious content with high precision and safety.

My extensive background in these methodologies:

  • Advanced Hypnosis Ericksoniana (Indirect Approaches): Direct clinical training with Dra. Betty Alice Erickson (psychotherapist and daughter of Milton Erickson).

  • Ericksoniana Advanced Techniques & Indirect Therapy: Clinical certification from Dr. Teresa Robles (Milton Erickson Institute of Mexico) and training with Dr. Jeffrey Zeig, PhD (President of the Milton Erickson Foundation EUA).

  • Integrative & Somatic Therapies: Specialization in Psychosomatics and Epigenetics in Psychotherapy (CPSB Somatic-Biointegrative Psychotherapy Center), Biodynamic Corporal Psychotherapy, and Family Constellations (José Lemos Original Systemic Movement).

 

Other Core Clinical Qualifications

To ensure a balanced approach, my foundational training is equally rigorous:

  • Pós-Graduação em Técnicas de Intervenção Cognitivo-Comportamental (ACT)(Post-Graduate in Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention Techniques - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

  • Psicoterapias Cognitivo Comportamentais de 3ª geração(3rd Generation Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies: Mindfulness, ACT, and Compassion Focused Therapy)

  • Pós-Graduação em Hipnoterapia (SPHM)(Post-Graduate in Hypnotherapy - Portuguese Society of Medical Hypnosis)

  • International NLP Certification & Professional Integrative Systemic Coaching

  • Foundation in Clinical Psychoanalysis (Instituto Brasileiro de Ciências e Psicanálise)

  • Additional experience and certifications in areas of Palliative Care and Grief, Emotional Intelligence, and Dance Movement Therapy.

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2775-630 Carcavelos

Tel: (+351) 910828320

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