I am a versatile and caring human being, and a chartered and registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist Practitioner. I qualified as a psychologist in 2008 and did my training in Portugal (‘Licenciatura’) in Psychology of Education and Rehabilitation, which is academically equivalent to the British Clinical Psychology doctorate at the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences of Algarve University in Faro, Portugal. I did a full-time year placement in an internationally known Early Intervention Service in the city of Coimbra called Projecto Integrado de Intervenção Precoçe, where I provided psychological assessments and interventions to children and parents/carers, and participated in different projects promoting social inclusion and emotional health awareness.
I have undergone professional placements in two other services, namely in the National Health System where I worked with all age groups for 9 months (Health Centre of Faro), and in a council service (Junta de Freguesia da Se) for 13 months.
In Portugal, I did further post-graduate training in Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy for 1 year which is accredited by the Portuguese Association of Behavioural Therapy and by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies.
I moved to the UK in 2010. I completed a 2 years part-time post-graduate diploma in Family and Systemic Theory at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust in London. Since 2010, I have been employed by the NHS in different Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The NHS work ended in June, 2024.
I am now focused on working on her independent research project on the subject of Unconditional Love Science. I work remotely mostly, for Better Help and privately.
I am passionate about life, psychology, science, nature, ancestral history, art, music, travelling and culinary. I honours the principle of unconditional self-love and wishes to help my clients remember that they are innately perfect and meant to feel joyful and free at all times. I am working on my innovative clinical approach on my own currently and I am keen to promote my work in varied settings.
This service is not for emergencies, and as a citizan with my human rights protected, I also need to look after myself, kindly be informed that I won't be able to reply to your messages on my break days normally Sunday and Monday. I will reply to your messages on the platform as soon as I can, unfortunately due to the busy schedule is not always possible straightaway. I can rarely provide a different time than already avaialable on my calendar when you work with me. You can still enquire. Thank you for understanding this.
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Dr. Santo has a natural empathy that allows me to feel secure and to evolve.
Written on Feb 16, 2026 after therapy with Andreia for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Caring and compassionate therapist
Written on Nov 23, 2025 after therapy with Andreia for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Santo’s is amazing. She helped me to get through one of the darkest periods in my life. She has enabled me to acquire a better understanding of myself using her expertise and Godly principles.
Written on Nov 08, 2025 after therapy with Andreia for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Andreia has really helped me to be able to understand and recognise and name my emotions. I’m much more able to recognise cognitive distortions and challenge them. I’m also learning to have more self compassion and prioritise my own wellbeing rather than sacrificing. Thank you.
Written on Sep 18, 2025 after therapy with Andreia for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
My time with Dr Santo has been short but absolutely amazing, she knows what she is talking about and has helped so far in ways no one has before in my life, I’m looking forward to continuing my sessions with her
Written on Jun 07, 2025 after therapy with Andreia for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
I don’t know how to put this into words put Dr. Andreia deserves everything and more! She’s been a great support and also a great psychologist. And I use this word to say that she is more than a counsellor or a therapist. She analyses well and listens before she can guide and identify any shortfalls or areas of improvement/traumas that needs to be addressed and healed. I loved every second of our meetings and will be missing her soft demeanour and kindness.
Written on Jun 03, 2025 after therapy with Andreia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Perfect
Written on May 23, 2025 after therapy with Andreia for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
We have only had one session so far, but I liked Andreia a lot and I think she will be extremely helpful to me.
Written on May 20, 2025 after therapy with Andreia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and bipolar disorder
I’ve only had 3 sessions and I’ve already received a lot of value from the sessions with Dr. Santo. I didn’t know therapy could feel like this and I am happy that I took the decision to try therapy again. I feel listened to and respected to only share what I am comfortable with.
Written on May 20, 2025 after therapy with Andreia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She provide good feedback and respects my view and choices
Written on May 18, 2025 after therapy with Andreia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Life changing
Written on Apr 28, 2025 after therapy with Andreia for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Dr Santo meets my needs completely. She listens, has valuable insights about my situation and explains things clearly.
She gives me new perspectives and new ways to consider the events in my life.
Also, she clearly explains how my experiences have had a physical impact on my body as well as my mental health.
Most importantly, she gives me ways to move forward and improve my daily wellbeing and my long term mental health.
Written on Apr 18, 2025 after therapy with Andreia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Our sessions are very helpful.
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with Andreia for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Love Dr. Santo
Written on Jan 14, 2025 after therapy with Andreia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Very knowledgeable and kind. Is easy to talk to and knows how to help at your own pace.
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Andreia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
greatly appreciate your help
Written on Nov 03, 2024 after therapy with Andreia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very nice, very thoughtful, she listens to you, and provides good well thought feedback on your thoughts. Her analysis and take on psychotherapy is spot on, and helps you improve mentally.
Written on Oct 12, 2024 after therapy with Andreia for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is kind, courteous, organised and knowledgeable
Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Andreia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and lgbt
I would recommend Dr. Santos at anytime without any reservartions.
Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Andreia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
I've recently started therapy sessions with Dr. Santo, and I'm already beginning to see the benefits. The exercises and conversations we've had are both practical and helpful, making me realise the importance of connecting deeply with myself. We're focusing on understanding concepts like nurturing, productivity, and mastery, all while learning to draw strength from within. Overall, I'm finding the process to be insightful without feeling draining or tedious.
Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Andreia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Lovely and empathic person, I'm glad I chose Dr Santos. I have complete confidence in her commitment to my wellbeing.
Written on Aug 17, 2024 after therapy with Andreia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Very good therapist and 100% recommend
Written on Aug 15, 2024 after therapy with Andreia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Wonderful, kind, loving therapist who listens carefully and helps teach you to cherish and love yourself unconditionally. Has done a wonderful job at helping me work through underlying struggles and challenges that are reflected in my day to day
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Andreia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She’s great
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Andreia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Andreia is very kind, empathetic, skilled, and experienced. I can only recommend her for anyone seeking compassionate and effective therapy."
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Andreia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and adhd
I am happy to get to know Anderia. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to be heard and be guided.
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Andreia for 4 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Lovely and great , amazing therapist, thanks
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Andreia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Dr. Santo has been extremely understanding of my situation and needs and has helped me discover other things that needed attention too. From the first session on I felt at ease with her. She is very caring and professional and our sessions have helped me a lot. Her approach is gentle whilst also being able to thoroughly address the issues at hand.
I am very thankful for her and would really recommend her!
Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with Andreia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am so lucky to have been matched with Dr Santo as my therapist. She is so kind and caring and her therapy style has led me to a great number of self-realisations. She knows when to be gentle with me and also when I’m ready to explore things at a deeper level. Knowing I have Dr Santo to be able to talk to has made such a difference to my life and my progress in the past year has been incredible. She is amazing!
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Andreia for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Santo is amazing.She is patient and wish and pour into your soul just what is needed to ensure you nuture and put yourself first. She is trully amazing and ensure the tools given are what is right for you rather than a one size fit all approach.She is definitely an asset to betterhelp
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Andreia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I am very grateful for my time with Dr. Andreia. She allowed me to be comfortable in my vulnerability and sought to validate my feelings above all else, but in a way that is constructive and allowed me to move forward at my own pace. Her support and teaching has been completely enlightening and has given me hope to keep myself grounded and protected moving forward. I have a much stronger sense of self after my time with her. Thank you Andreia for your kindness, gentle approach and wisdom :)
Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Andreia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
It was a pleasure to work with Andreia. I feel like she is always trying to add a personal touch to her sessions which made the time spend with her more "human". ☺️
She has a great expertise in psychology and I would absolutely recommend dr. Santo to my friends.
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Andreia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Santo made me feel comfortable, respected and understood consistently throughout our sessions. She has a warm, unique soul and has shown me that everything I need, is already in myself. It was a true blessing to have been matched with her and I couldn't be more grateful! There was never a doubt in my mind about her competence and experience. She always started the sessions perfectly on time. I will never forget our time together on here!
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Andreia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very helpful and a lovely person
Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Andreia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Santo helped me realise many things, she a very compassionate person who has a great deal of knowledge. She was a pleasure to talk to. I wish her all the very best for the future
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Andreia for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
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