Ms Mary Ferreira

Professional Clinical Counselors

“experience in psychological care for teenagers, adults and elderly on behavioral cognitive approach.”

About Me

I help teenagers, adults, and the elderly navigate the unique challenges of learning difficulties. As a Professional Clinical Counsellor, I use a behavioural cognitive approach to explore thought patterns and develop practical strategies. This provides clear tools for daily life, helping you understand your learning style and build confidence. Clients find my guidance practical and supportive, making sense of complex issues.

Approach

From my base in Hortolândia, offering sessions in Portuguese both in-person and online across São Paulo, I focus on turning confusing challenges into step‑by‑step plans you can try between meetings. In sessions we map thinking and attention patterns that affect learning and mood, design small experiments and practice simple skills so new habits stick. I keep the pace practical and collaborative, checking progress and adjusting strategies as we go. This approach suits people seeking clear, confidence‑building support for daily life.

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Basic Information

Hortolndia, Brazil

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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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Elderly

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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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that 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.
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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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Dementia
A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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