Who I am
I'm Andrea Cruz, a psychologist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. My proposal is to offer a structured and welcoming space, where you are the centre of the process and each meeting has the objective of: understand what is happening, identify patterns that no longer work and create practical strategies for change.
I believe that therapy is a working in partnership (you bring your life experience, I bring the method and evidence-based tools). This combination allows us to move forward consistently, always with respect your rhythm and your needs.
I work with people who are looking for understand yourself better themselves, deal with challenging situations and make decisions more consciously. The focus is not just on relieving symptoms, but on developing skills to stay with you outside of the sessions, so that you feel better prepared to deal with whatever life throws at you.
Choosing a counsellor is choosing someone to walk beside you at important moments. My commitment is that this journey is conducted with transparency, technique and humanity.
Mission, Vision and Values
Empower you to read your mind like a map, identifying patterns of behaviour with the clarity of a therapist, but with the intimacy of someone who lives in it.
Creating a new relationship between therapist and client: where every session is a step towards independenceand success is measured by the day you say 'I can look after myself'.
⦿ Empowerment: You already have within you the resources to transform your life. My role is to help you develop practical skills so that you can take control and face your challenges with confidence.
⦿ Collaboration: Therapy is a genuine partnership. I offer a safe, welcoming and judgement-free space where you can be authentic and actively participate in your transformation.
⦿ Ethics: I respect your history and individuality with total transparency and confidentiality, maintaining an ethical commitment that strengthens our mutual trust.
⦿ Evidence: I work with science-based methods and constantly update myself to ensure effective care focused on sustainable results for your mental health.
Onde o sentir encontra o dizer, começa o meu trabalho
No consultório, acompanho pessoas que vivem diferentes formas de desconforto emocional, da ansiedade e do estresse que drenam energia, à desmotivação profissional e ao burnout que silenciam o entusiasmo.
Também recebo quem busca autoconhecimento, fortalecer a autoestima ou construir relações mais seguras e significativas.
Muitas histórias trazem marcas de traumas, abusos or conflitos familiares, e o trabalho é feito com cuidado e método: compreender o impacto dessas experiências, ressignificá-las e criar novas maneiras de se relacionar com elas.
From Theory to Human Encounter
The institutions that trained me reflect the commitment to unite theory and practice in care that transforms
