Tania

Dr Tania Pereira Dinis

Licensed Psychologist

“Experienced in helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges, identity issues, relationship troubles, emotional pain.”

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About Me

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and CBT psychotherapist based in Lisbon, Portugal. I provide online counseling, relationship counseling, and CBT for life transitions, anxiety, stress and burnout, cross-cultural issues, and mood disorders.

Approach

Rather than offering immediate answers, I guide conversations that gently map patterns, emotions and relational dynamics so change feels manageable. Sessions in Lisbon or online, in English or Portuguese, move at a steady pace—combining practical exercises, short between-session tasks and reflective dialogue to test new ways of thinking and relating. I focus on learning skills in the room and applying them to everyday situations, tailoring steps to cultural context and identity. People facing transitions, cross-cultural strains or emotional overload often find this approach grounding.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Although I'm also a couple's therapist, presently I only offer individual sessions.

I am experienced working with some specific groups, that I feel are the ones to whom I have more to offer, both by training and from experience and awareness of the specific contexts, challenges and resources:

- International clients,

- Startup Founders, C-suite executives, high performing people in different areas

- people dealing with issues related to sexual orien, gender identity and relational diversity

My sessions have usually the duration of 50 min, both online and in person.

For bookings and related issues, I have the invaluable support of my assistant Judite.

She is a wonderful and warm person fully commited to make both your life and mine easier. :)

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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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  • Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Families

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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  • Grief & Loss

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

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  • 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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  • 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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  • LGBTQI+ Support

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

  • Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Relationship Issues

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

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Psychologist

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

Credentials

Registrations

OPP - Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses

Clinical Psychologist, Specialist

APTCCI - Associação Portuguesa de Terapias Comportamentais; Cognitivas e Integrativas

CBT Psychotherapist

SPSC - Sociedade Portuguesa de Sexologia Clínica

Psychoherapist

Qualifications

College of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Lisbon

APTCCI - Associação Portuguesa de Terapias Comportamentais, Cognitivas e Integrativas

Service Areas

Private Practice at Cais do Sodré (Lisbon city centre/river front)

In-person & Online

Lisbon, Lisbon

Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal