Margarida

Dr Margarida Rafael, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist

“Fluent in both Eng and Portuguese, I am committed to making a difference in the lives of my clients by providing a compassionate, insightful, and culturally sensitive approach to therapy. My goal is to guide you toward a deeper understanding of yourself, fostering mental resilience, and a healthy mind-body connection.”

About Me

As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer a compassionate space where we can collaboratively explore your experiences. My aim is to help you cultivate mental resilience and a healthy mind-body connection. I guide you toward a deeper self-understanding, honouring your unique background with cultural sensitivity. Fluent in English and Portuguese, I welcome individuals ready to make meaningful shifts. Our sessions focus on practical insights you can integrate daily.

Approach

I move therapy from curiosity into practical steps, marrying careful listening with measurable goals to make sense of emotions and behaviours. Whether in Lisbon or online, in either language I balance reflective dialogue with psychometric feedback and paced exercises you can try between meetings. For trauma, chronic illness, mood and relationship work I pair targeted assessment with grounding and relational techniques to build clarity and steady coping. This approach suits adolescents, adults and couples seeking practical change rooted in cultural understanding.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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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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  • Crisis Support & Counseling

    Emergency emotional support and counselling for people in acute psychological distress, available at the point of need.

  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • 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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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

California Board of Psychology (BOP)

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Qualifications

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Adler University

Year: 2017

Service Areas

Dr. Margarida Rafael

In-person & Online

Lisbon, Lisbon

Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal