Ana Batista

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

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“International psychologist specialized in CBT, cognitive neuroscience, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology. I offer sessions in English, Portuguese, and Swedish. For reflections on mental health and meaningful living, you’re welcome to read my writing at anabatistawords on Substack.”

About Me

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I help individuals understand their inner world, building resilience. We explore how your thoughts and life stories influence your experience, using approaches like CBT and narrative therapy. Drawing on mindfulness and positive psychology, I support you in finding practical ways to foster well-being. My international background and grasp of cognitive neuroscience enable deep work towards clarity and lasting change. Sessions are offered in English, Portuguese, or Swedish.

Approach

Starting from our shared curiosity about how thoughts and stories shape life, therapy moves at a thoughtful, paced rhythm where we map patterns, try small experiments and reflect together on what shifts. You can meet me in Lisbon or online, with sessions conducted in Portuguese, Swedish or English, and we often use short practices or reflections between meetings to consolidate learning. The work blends structured thinking with attention to moment-to-moment experience, useful for navigating anxiety, transitions or relationship challenges. This way often suits people seeking clarity and steady progress.

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Basic Information

Lisbon, Portugal

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Works With:

Adults
Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling
Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.
Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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