Sara Silva

Psychologist, Coach, Hypnotherapist, Trainer & Wellbeing Retreat Facilitator

OPP Professional Licence No. 20855 / ERS Registration No. E179231

With a Master’s degree in Clinical and Health Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in School and Educational Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Active Psychotherapies, an Advanced Specialisation in Psychological Coaching, a Certification in Clinical and Regressive Hypnosis, a Certificate of Pedagogical Competence, as well as various additional training courses in topics related to Psychological Science.

Holder of the EuroPsy Certificate and registered with Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses (OPP) and Entidade Reguladora da Saúde (ERS).

Psychologist, Coach, Hypnotherapist, Trainer, Wellbeing Retreat Facilitator

Passionate about ongoing self-development and meaningful experiences that foster positive transformation and genuine well-being. Continuous learning is, for me, essential to professional success and quality, and that’s why I keep my training journey active and engaging. In this way, the work I do is constantly enriched and evolving, through frequent updates and the expansion of knowledge.

From an early age, I developed a deep curiosity about the topics explored by Psychology, such as emotions and cognitive processes. Above all, I was driven by a desire to understand what leads us to certain behaviours, patterns of thinking and feeling and how these can be transformed. I’ve also always felt a strong sense of empathy and a natural orientation towards providing emotional support to those facing life’s challenges. 

So, it was with both enthusiasm and a sense of purpose that I began my path through Psychology, Coaching, and Hypnotherapy, and also embracing Creative Expression and Emotional Catharsis through the Arts, alongside Mindfulness and Meditative Practices.

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Professional Training

Key Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Clinical and Health Psychology – Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Beira Interior 

Licenciatura (Bachelor’s Degree) in Psychology – University of Maia 

Advanced Specialisation in Psychological Coaching – CRIAP Institute

Certification in Clinical and Regressive Hypnotherapy – Hipnoporto 

Postgraduate Diploma in Active Psychotherapies – Webstudy 

Postgraduate Diploma in Educational and School Psychology – Webstudy 

Certificate of Pedagogical Competence (CCP) – Initial Pedagogical Training for Trainers – CERTFORM 

Additional Courses:

Mindfulness and Meditation Practices – Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto 

Managing Emotions in the Workplace – Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto 

Creative Expression Course – CRIAP Institute 

Psychological Assessment Reports – Portuguese Psychologists’ Association (OPP) 

Intervention with At-Risk Children and Young People – Portuguese Psychologists’ Association (OPP) 

Interprofessional Communication and Information Sharing – Portuguese Psychologists’ Association (OPP) 

Provision of Psychological Services through Information and Communication Technologies – Portuguese Psychologists’ Association (OPP) 

Masterclasses:

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – University of Maia

An Introduction to Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Accessing Emotions

Working with Self-Criticism

Supporting Clients with Emotional Baggage and Unresolved Interpersonal Wounds

International Seminar – EmpoweringEFT@EU Project

Emotion-Focused Therapy for Intimate Partner Violence

Emotion-Focused Therapy in Grief 

Workshops:

My Safe Place: Managing Stress and Promoting Resilience – Educational Psychology Service (SPO), AEDAS

Individual and Interpersonal Behaviour in Organisations – Educational Psychology Service (SPO), AEDAS

The Psychologist in the Field of Justice – Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Beira Interior 

Creativity and Education – Education Clinic 

Sexuality – University of Maia 

11th Meeting of the “Playing in the Educating City” Working Group – Portuguese Network of Educating Cities (RTPCE) – Education and Social Cohesion Division, Porto City Council 

Webinars:

Empowering Children Who Are Victims of Bullying – CRIAP Institute 

Beyond Trauma: Resilience – Trofa Saúde 

Psychological Intervention in Hypochondria – Trofa Saúde 

Code of Ethics of the Portuguese Psychologists Order

Psychology is ruled by the code of ethics of the Portuguese Psychologists Order. This is a set of general and specific principles that guide the psychologist’s work. These include the respect for the person’s rights and decisions, the psychologist’s professional competence, responsibility and integrity, beneficence and non-maleficence. Among other principles, it’s also important to highlight the informed consent, privacy, and confidentiality. This allows psychologists to do their tasks, in different contexts, with quality, effectiveness and efficiency, based on scientific evidence.