Joao Lourenco:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychological Sciences (BSc)
• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (MSc)
• CDA Licensed Psychologist

Professional Experience

Joao is a Licensed Psychologist and mental health advocate with over 13 years of experience. He specializes in helping children, adolescents, and families overcome challenges in their personal journeys. Joao has worked in various clinical settings in the UAE and Portugal.

Joao has a particular interest in working with neurodiverse young people and their families using a multi-disciplinary approach. Joao's therapy is tailored to the individual needs of each child, creating a warm and empathetic environment where they can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop coping strategies. He believes in the crucial role parents and caregivers play in nurturing their children's emotional and behavioural development, and offers personalized parental guidance and strategic family interventions. 

Services Expertise

Joao has experience providing care for the following conditions:

• Childhood behavioural difficulties
• Social skills difficulties
• Anxiety disorders
• Phobias
• Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD)
• Depression
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Self-image and self-esteem issues
• Trauma-related disorders
• Parent-infant attachment difficulties
• Behavioural assessments

Treatment provided

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Psycho-dynamic therapy
• Play therapy
• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)
• Mentalization-based treatment (MBT-CYP)
• Parental guidance (reflective parenting and incredible years program)
• Social skills groups for children and adolescents

Languages

• English
• Portuguese (Native)