About

I have a proven track record, gained since 1995 (over 14.700 hours) in dealing with children, young people and adults with learning/behavioural difficulties, physical/emotional/sexual abuse or previous history of substance misuse. These have been in several different settings, such as: schools, residential care homes, foster homes, security units, NHS hospitals, together with Local Authorities (Councils), privately clinic and throughout my jobs career – paid and as a volunteer.

I have been offering individual and group counselling sessions to young people between 12-18 years old who have become a LAC (Looked After Child). I have worked in therapeutic residential care homes for looked after children with complex needs (ie.: Attachment Disorder, BPD, ASD, DSH, SEND, ADHD, etc.), who have endured traumatic experiences and/or criminal offending behaviour. I have also offered guidance to the care residential team on looking the young people behaviour and together devising strategies to their improvement. I have implemented Therapeutic Family support sessions on a weekly basis, which take place over the phone and face-to-face. I have been offering clinical training to the residential staff, when requested. I also have offered clinical supervision to counselling students who required university placements. I regularly have networked with YOT, CAMHS, Psychiatric teams and agencies which support children and young people with alcohol and drug issues.

I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and GBC Psychologist who mainly uses the Person Centred approach in my practice.

I have qualified over 26 years ago in Brazil and I am currently finishing my 2nd Master Level in Glasgow. I am also a supervisor for other counsellors and therapists and regularly I offer training in Psychological related matters.

I am bilingual and speak fluently English and Portuguese.

I am a fellow member of Counselling Works Ltd for over 6 years and have been a Therapeutic Manager in several different job roles. I have over 14,700 hours counselling and supervision client contact experience.

As a volunteer, I have been offering workshops about dealing with chronic illness and possible psychological effects at national seminars. I regularly attend CPD courses.

I am also a Consultant Therapist offering training and clinical psychological interventions to foster families and foster children and to Councils, ie: Sandwell; Bedford, Central Bedford, Kirklees, Milton Keynes, just to name a few.

• I have been interviewed and presented work on On Lines Events (www.onlinevents.co.uk) related to young people.
• Interviewed by Open University Milton Keynes on the subject “Children and bereavement” to be added as part of a module for their university students on 20th of February 2018 – (link for the interview can be available on request if in agreement with the Open University)