As a Licensed Psychologist and mental health advocate, Joao is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families navigate through challenges in their personal journeys. With over 13+ years of experience in the field, Joao has worked in various clinical settings, including hospitals and private practice in the U.A.E and Portugal. His diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges that children and adolescents face in different environments. Joao has a personal interest in working with neurodiverse young people and their families in a multi-disciplinary approach.
What sets Joao apart is his commitment to tailoring therapy to the unique needs of each child. He understands that no two journeys are the same, and his warm and empathetic approach ensures that every child feels valued and validated in their individual experiences, creating an environment where children can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop coping strategies in a playful and supportive setting.
Joao firmly advocates for the crucial role parents and caregivers hold in nurturing their children's emotional and behavioural development, recognising it as the cornerstone of their mental health and well-being. Through personalised parental guidance and strategic family interventions, Joao empowers families to forge stronger connections with their children, fostering a supportive environment for growth and development.
COUNTRY
United Arab Emirates
EMAIL ADDRESS
WORK PHONE NUMBER
LANGUAGES
EnglishPortuguese
INSURANCE
Pay and claim
PRACTICE
Both In-Person & Online
PROFESSION
Counseling Psychologist
CREDENTIALS
Clinical Psychologist, MSc.
LICENSING AUTHORITY
CDA-0001179
TYPES OF SERVICES
TherapyAssessment
THERAPY
IndividualsFamiliesChildrenGroup
ASSESSMENT
AutismDevelopmentalNeurodiversityPsychoeducational
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Supervision/ConsultationEducational Workshops
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
13
SPECIALIZATIONS
ADHDAngerAnxietyAutismBody ImageDepressionEmotion RegulationGriefImpulse controlInternet Use ProblemsLearning DisabilitiesMood SwingsObsessions and CompulsionsOppositional DefiancePanicParentingPhobiasSelf EsteemStressTicTourettesTrauma and PTSDVideo Gaming
APPROACH
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical (DBT)Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Exposure Response PreventionIntegrativeInternal Family Systems (IFS)Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)Play TherapyPsychodynamicSchema Therapy
AGE GROUP
3 to 78 to 1213 to 1516 to 1819 to 2122 to 64
WORK HOURS
10am - 8pm
APPOINTMENT WAIT TIME
More than 4 weeks/Waiting list only
PREFERRED CONTACT METHOD
Hoopfull Contact FormEmailOffice
PREFERRED BOOKING METHOD
Client coordinator or Email