Ana Filipa Lopes

Therapist

I have a degree in Occupational Therapy and Psychology.
I offer consultations in a safe and confidential environment, both in person and online, in Portuguese and English.I have clinical experience working with depression, anxiety, burnout, the LGBTQIA+ population, ethical non-monogamy, functional diversity, among others.Basically, I work with people, whoever they are, whenever they are.

Make an appointment via Whatsapp

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Services and Testimonials

I offer sessions in a safe and confidential environment, both in person (Lisbon) and online, in Portuguese and English.The foundation of all my work is the therapeutic relationship.I work every day to create a safe and inclusive environment where each person can be seen for who they truly are and welcomed with empathy and respect within the therapeutic relationship.In my practice, I aim to increase self-awareness about patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting, with the aim of bringing about changes in everyday life. I believe that what we do daily not only structures our lives, but also fills them with meaning and purpose. I work to help people build days, routines and lives that reflect who they really are and want to be. I incorporate occupational-based interventions, complemented by my training in psychology and, when appropriate, interventions with artistic and somatic techniques. I hope that throughout the therapeutical process, people gain practical tools to deal with everyday challenges.Each session is co-constructed with the person I'm working with - it's always a unique and singular process.If you want to know more about my work, contact me via Whatsapp

Testimonials

"Ana was really important for me to feel welcome and safe in a therapeutic space. Her presence, her commitment and her acceptance of the other person in all their complexity and vulnerability was truly a blessing for me."
"I feel that I've traveled a very challenging path, but also a very beautiful one, and that it was very important to have been able to do it with Ana. I will always feel a lot of gratitude and admiration for her work"
"Her gentle and empathetic approach made me feel safe and supported throughout the process. Ana's expertise and insightful feedback were crucial in helping me navigate my anxiety. The session was profoundly transformative, thanks to her compassionate care and professional guidance. I've experienced a significant reduction in my anxiety levels, and I'm deeply grateful for her help. I highly recommend Ana for her exceptional therapeutic approach and unwavering support. "
"Ana is a kind person who is able to create a safe environment for the patient. The trust she generates is fundamental to the therapeutic work. "
"I have met with Ana almost one year. She is professional, competent, empathetic and smart. If you seek result and are willing to invest time and also work on your own, which I think is always necessary, I have no doubt Ana is the right person to meet."
"Her gentle and empathetic approach made me feel safe and supported throughout the process. Ana's expertise and insightful feedback were crucial in helping me navigate my anxiety. The session was profoundly transformative, thanks to her compassionate care and professional guidance. I've experienced a significant reduction in my anxiety levels, and I'm deeply grateful for her help. I highly recommend Ana for her exceptional therapeutic approach and unwavering support. "
"Ana made me feel safe, cared for and welcomed. She was able to hold all my experiences - the comfortable ones and the uncomfortable ones - and was always really there when I needed her hand, to shout, to laugh out loud, to dance and to cry. What's more, she helped motivate me to make positive changes to my routine and the way I approached certain things. "
"Ana is very careful and her knowledge of trans and queer identities was a precious help in the treatment. "
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About Me

For as long as I can remember, people and their relationships have fascinated me: "Who are they? Where do they come from? How do they love each other?" Officially, I've been studying the human mind for 10 years, with a double bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and psychology, and a postgraduate diploma in community psychology.Recently, I've had the privilege of intervening with groups and working individually with people. I have used art, the body and words as tools to promote transformation. I specialized  in community psychology and therapy with altered states of consciousness. This combination allows me to deeply explore the contexts in which people find themselves and how they impact them, but also to understand the power that each individual has to rediscover and reinvent themselves.Passionated about arts, I have combined creation with activism. I launched the podcast Fala Quem Pod, with first-person testimonies about mental health, and co-produced the miniseries Diversidades, a cycle of intergenerational conversations in the LGBTQIA+ community.I currently work with people in the process of becoming who they want to be and living a life that reflects their essence. At the same time, I am specializing in cognitive-behavioral and integrative therapy and working in ketamine-assisted therapy at Liminal Minds.I have clinical experience working with depression, anxiety, burnout, LGBTQIA+ population, ethical non-monogamies, functional diversity, among others.Ultimately, I work with people, whoever they are, at whatever moment they are in.I am deeply passionate about the therapeutic process. I work every day to create a safe and inclusive environment, where each person can be seen for who they really are and welcomed with empathy and respect into a therapeutic relationship. If you would like to make an appointment contact me via Whatsapp

Professional experience

  • Private practice in person and online (current)

  • Psychedelic-assisted therapy - Liminal Minds (2023 - current)

  • Trainer in human rights and mental health (2017 - current)

  • Occupational therapist working with people with mental illness and in homelessness situations. - ARIA (2020-2022)

  • Clinical educator (2021)

  • Secretary of the General Assembly of the LGBT association Rede ex aequo (2020-2021)

  • President of the NGDO GASNova (2018-2020)

Academic qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Psychology - Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon

  • Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy - Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão

  • Advanced Specialization in Community Psychology - CRIAP

  • Training in psychedelic-assisted therapy and altered states of consciousness - Liminal Minds and Polaris Insight Center

  • Sensory Integration Course - CRIAP

Podcast: Fala Quem Pod

Producer of Fala Quem Pod, a four-episode podcast featuring first-person testimonies about mental health and illness.

Interview for Público newspaper
In this podcast, the microphone belongs to those who can talk about mental illness

Mini-series: Diversidades

Production assistant for Diversidades, a mini-series of intergenerational dialogues with people from the LGBTQ+ community.

Podcast: Conversas sobre feminismo numa antiga fábrica de armamento

Co-producer of Conversations about feminism in an old armaments factory, a podcast recorded on March 8th, from the Femfest festival.

Contact

I offer face-to-face sessions in Alvalade (Lisbon) or online.
Make an appointment via Whatsapp or through the form.

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