Originally from Canada, I have lived and worked in Portugal since 2000. Over the years, my psychotherapy practice has evolved to blend my foundational work in Gestalt therapy with cognitive-behavioural tools and mindfulness techniques. I am committed to a holistic approach that values both mental and physical health and creative well-being.

I hold a PhD from the University of Lisbon, an MA from the Sorbonne in Paris, and a BA from the University of Toronto. I have completed numerous certifications, including a Gestalt Therapy certificate following a four year program at the Gestalt Experiential Training Institute in Vancouver. My ongoing education includes courses in Rogerian and Crisis Counseling, Primal Integration and Sandtray Therapy, Family Therapy, and Couples Therapy under the mentorship of Joseph Zinker and Sandra Cardosa-Zinker.

I am also an active participant in conferences and workshops that enrich my practice and keep me engaged with the latest trends in therapy and creativity. These include:

Throughout my career, I have developed a particular interest in working with people to foster their creativity. My therapeutic approach is designed to help unlock and nourish the creative process while addressing the emotional and mental challenges that often accompany it. In my most recent work, I have focused on helping individuals understand their thought patterns and cultivate greater emotional regulation, which leads to increased personal agency and a stronger connection to the creative self.