Samuel

Dr Samuel Aquino

Licensed Psychologist

“My psychotherapy process with clients is rooted on competence and compassion through the integration of contemplative and mindfulness-based approach, cognitive-focused, and analytic paradigm. I'm passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ and clients with chronic health conditions towards better mental health.”

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About Me

I am a Licensed Psychologist and Registered Psychologist based in Poblacion, Davao del Sur, Philippines. I work with people facing anxiety, mood disorders, chronic illness adjustment, and LGBTQI+ concerns. I provide psychological and diagnostic assessment, health psychology care, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

Approach

Grounded in compassion and clinical rigor, therapy unfolds as a steady, reflective process where we notice patterns, slow down automatic thoughts, and attend to bodily experience. Sessions in Davao City or online move at a mindful pace, blending brief cognitive experiments with gentle analytic inquiry, with check-ins in between to practice mindfulness skills in daily life. I collaborate with you to translate insights into simple, manageable steps for anxiety, mood shifts, chronic illness adjustment, grief, or navigating queer identity. People who value thoughtful, steady work and practical self-awareness often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • 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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  • 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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  • Health Psychology

    A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.

  • 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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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

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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  • 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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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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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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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • HIV / AIDS Support

    The psychological impact of living with HIV/AIDS, including stigma, disclosure, medication adherence, and emotional 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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  • 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:

  • Licensed Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Registered Psychologist

Qualifications

Ateneo de Davao University

Ateneo de Davao University

Service Areas

Olive Branch Wellbeing Center

In-person & Online

Poblacion

Davao City, Davao del Sur

Philippines

Poblacion, Davao City, Philippines