Psychology
Psychological support and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults, in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space.
Psychology in Fernão Ferro.
Meet the professionals who provide this treatmentIn short
Psychology consultations are a space of care for those going through a difficult time, wanting to better understand what they feel, or looking to change something in their lives. We work with adults around anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, sleep disturbances and identity questions; with adolescents in the school, family or self-image context; and with children in collaboration with their parents, around emotional, behavioural or adjustment difficulties. The first session is an assessment — we discuss the reason for the visit, the context and what kind of follow-up makes sense. All information is confidential, in line with the Portuguese Order of Psychologists code of ethics.
When and how it can help
Life brings difficult phases. The Psychology consultation is a space to make sense of what you feel — and to take concrete steps.
Anxiety and stress
Generalized anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, persistent occupational stress.
Depression and prolonged sadness
Low mood, lack of energy, loss of interest, difficulty leaving home.
Relationship difficulties
Couple, family or workplace conflicts. Difficulty starting or sustaining close relationships.
Grief and loss
Support during bereavement, end of a relationship, serious illness or other significant loss.
Children and adolescents
Emotional, behavioural, school or peer-relationship difficulties.
Self-knowledge
For those who want to understand themselves better, make an important choice or simply pause and reflect.
How the first session works
The first session is mostly a conversation. No automatic diagnoses, no judgment — it is your space.
Step 01
Introduction and reason
We talk about what brought you here, your current context and your history, at a pace that feels comfortable.
Step 02
Understanding what is happening
Together, we identify the central issues and what you would like to change or ease.
Step 03
Choosing the path
By the end of the first or second session, we decide together whether to continue and at what pace.
Methods and lines of work
We adapt the approach to your case, grounded in scientific evidence.
Cognitive-behavioural therapy
A structured, goal-oriented approach to changing thought and behaviour patterns that maintain suffering.
Systemic and family approaches
When useful, family or couple are integral parts of the therapeutic process.
Person-centred therapy
A space of empathic, non-judgmental listening, at your own pace.
Mindfulness and emotion regulation
Tools to recognize, name and regulate intense emotions in daily life.
When it is worth starting
It makes sense to book if
- Anxiety, sadness or stress have lasted weeks or months
- You are going through a difficult phase — bereavement, separation, major change
- Recurring difficulties show up in relationships or at work
- You feel you need space to better understand yourself
- Your child or adolescent shows emotional or behavioural difficulties
You may need a different kind of support if
- There is acute psychiatric crisis — hospital emergency is the first step
- You are looking for medication — only a psychiatrist can prescribe
- You expect immediate answers: psychological work is gradual
Seeing a psychologist is not a sign of weakness — it is an act of self-care. Many people arrive thinking their problem is 'not serious enough.' I can assure you: if it is taking up space in your head and your life, that is reason enough. We work with time, confidentiality and respect for each person's pace. What you share here stays here.
Psychology Team
Fábrica do Sorriso · Fernão Ferro
Clear prices, before we start
Before any treatment, you receive a plan explained in detail and a written quote. The amount you approve with us is the amount you pay — no surprises on the invoice, and no pressure to decide.
A written quote
Handed over and explained at your first appointment, before any decision. Take it home and think it over.
Consultation prices
The first visit, the urgent consultation, GBT oral hygiene, the dental sleep medicine and orofacial pain (TMJ) consultations, the polyclinic consultations and the panoramic X-ray have a published price — private prices; with insurance or an agreement, the amount depends on your plan.
See consultation prices3 to 12 interest-free instalments
Finance treatments up to €2,500 with Cofidis Pay — approval in minutes, fully digital.
See financingAgreements, insurance and cheque-dentista
Thirteen agreements and insurers — from Medicare and Multicare to Future Healthcare — plus the SNS cheque-dentista.
See agreements & insurance
No treatment goes ahead without a quote you have approved.
At the assessment you get the plan in writing, with the cost of each stage and what your insurance or agreement covers. Take it home and decide without pressure.
Book a visitWe publish consultation prices. The rest depends on the case — so treatment is quoted in writing, and you know the total before anything starts.
02 Who treats youDr. Joana Candeias
Psychology
At your appointment, Dr. Joana Candeias will listen to what brings you in, assess your case and explain your options. You can ask questions before deciding what to do next.
- Registration
- OPP 019880
- Clinics
- Fernão Ferro
Available at
Fernão Ferro
Rua Fernando Pessoa, 231 A
2865-189 Fernão FerroBook a visit+351 961 587 068Call charged at national mobile rate
+351 212 121 196Call charged at national landline rate
Frequently asked questions
- How do I know it is time to see a psychologist?
- You do not need a "big reason." Seeking support makes sense whenever something is holding you back — anxiety that does not let up, prolonged sadness, sleep difficulties, relationship conflicts, feeling paralysed in front of decisions, or simply the desire to know yourself better. There is no minimum amount of suffering required to start.
- What happens in a first session?
- The first session is mostly a conversation. We talk about what brings you here, your history, what is happening now, and what you hope to get out of follow-up. No demands, no judgment. By the end of that first or second session we decide together whether continuing makes sense and what cadence fits.
- Is what we discuss confidential?
- Yes, completely. Professional secrecy is an ethical and legal duty of psychologists, set out in the Code of Ethics of the Portuguese Order of Psychologists. Everything you share is confidential, with the only exceptions being those provided for by law (serious risk to yourself or others). Even in those cases, your safety is the priority.
- What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
- The psychologist works through dialogue: assessment, listening, psychotherapeutic intervention, and strategies to shift thought and behaviour patterns. The psychiatrist is a medical doctor and can prescribe medication. When it makes sense to combine both, we coordinate with the psychiatrist for coherent care.
- Do you work with children and adolescents?
- Yes. With children, work is done in partnership with parents — starting with an initial session without the child, then sessions with the child (often through play) and regular check-ins with the family. With adolescents, the space is theirs: what they share is confidential, except in situations of risk that must be communicated to parents.
- How many sessions will I need?
- There is no single answer. Some processes are brief and focused on a specific goal (8 to 16 sessions), while deeper work can last from one to several years. The pace and duration are reviewed with you regularly — it is not a decision we make for you.
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Want to take the first step?
Book your Psychology session at our Polyclinic in Fernão Ferro. We see children, adolescents, adults and couples.