Psychologist FSP
Ana holds a Master’s degree in Clinical and Health Psychology as well as Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Criminology from the Fernando Pessoa University, Portugal. Her particular clinical interests include women’s mental health, relationships, couples, migration, cross-cultural experiences, and life transitions. Ana has experience in Criminology supporting young people who have experienced violence and is particularly drawn to understanding how relationships and cultural contexts shape adjustment to challenging life experiences.Her continuing professional development includes training in couples and relationship work, trauma-informed practice, and third-wave cognitive behavioural therapy techniques.
Ana Dinis’ clinical approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques (CBT) and incorporating elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy techniques (CFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques (DBT) and mindfulness, within a trauma-informed framework.
Her qualification in psychology is federally recognized in Switzerland, and she is a member of the Federation of Swiss Psychologists (FSP).
Ana provides consultation in Portuguese, English and Spanish for adolescents, adults and relational dyads such as romantic couples or pairs within family or professional systems.
