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Specialises in

• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Counselling

• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness based CBT

• Psychotherapy
• Trauma focused CBT

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

Dr Joana Sequeira
Clinical Psychologist

I am a specialist Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in public and private healthcare settings across the UK, Netherlands, and Portugal. I provide evidence-based assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, from mild to severe.

My therapeutic approach is strengths-based and person-centred, meaning interventions are carefully tailored to each client's unique needs, background, and circumstances. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic alliance, leveraging my excellent engagement and clinical skills to create a safe and supportive space for growth and healing. My experience spans diverse clinical settings, including NHS acute inpatient psychosis services, crisis teams, inpatient and outpatient CAMHS, community learning disabilities and autism services, and a Priory special needs school. This breadth of experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of individuals' challenges and the most effective ways to support them.

I empower clients to regain control over their mental health by providing education about their difficulties and evidence-based coping strategies. I also offer support in enhancing communication skills, conflict resolution, rebuilding trust and intimacy in relationships, and strengthening social support networks.

I aim to help clients lead more fulfilling, meaningful, and productive lives. I achieve this by guiding them towards greater self-awareness regarding their challenges, understanding the impact of these challenges on their lives, and developing effective coping mechanisms. I am fluent in both English and Portuguese.

Areas of interest

I have received extensive training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and mindfulness-based CBT and have experience treating clients with depression, anxiety disorders, addiction, eating disorders, bipolar affective disorder, PTSD, OCD, sleep disorders, personality disorders; phobias and psychosis.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Oncology
• Pain management
• sleep disorders

• anxiety
• depression
• sleep difficulties

• Grief
• bereavement