Dr Mariana Chelo

Licensed Psychologist

“An empathic psychologist who commits to be fully present with you during your therapeutic process. I work with adults and young adults in order to understand their psychological pain, guiding them to their authentic voice.”

About Me

I offer an empathic space where you can feel truly seen, committing to be fully present with you. I work with adults and young adults, helping you explore your psychological pain. Together, we understand your experiences, guiding you towards discovering your authentic voice. This approach is ideal for those seeking to connect deeply with themselves and find clarity amidst distress. My focus is always on your unique process.

Approach

I sit with what matters to you, tracking the small shifts in feeling and choice that open new possibilities. Sessions happen in Braga or online, in English or Portuguese, and move at a pace you can follow so reflection, experiments and gentle noticing fit your life between meetings. I tend to blend mindful acceptance with careful exploration of long-standing patterns—we try short exercises, map habitual responses and set tiny, values-led steps. This way of working often helps people seeking clearer direction and steadier emotional footing.

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Basic Information

Braga, Portugal

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

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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Advocacy
Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.
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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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Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Schema Therapy
A therapy that identifies deep, long-standing emotional patterns (schemas) formed in childhood and works to change the ones that cause recurring problems.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Suicidal Thoughts
Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.
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Divorce Coping
The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.
Guilt or Forgiveness
Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulty forgiving oneself or others that weigh on emotional well-being and relationships.
Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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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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