Sara Atalaia Oliveira

Clinical Psychologist, full member of OPP — Portuguese Psychologists Association (CP: 14929).

Specialist Title in Clinical and Health Psychology, awarded by the Installation Committee of the OPP Specialty College.

Integrated Master's in Clinical Psychology from the University of Coimbra, Cognitive-Behavioral approach in Psychological Disorders and Health, with work developed at the University Hospital Centre of Coimbra, Psychiatric Hospital Centre of Coimbra and Santa Clara Health Centre, Coimbra.

Postgraduate in Intervention Neuropsychology, from CRIAP Institute.

Specialization in Psychotherapy, from SPPC — Portuguese Society of Constructivist Psychotherapies, in accordance with EFPA — European Federation of Psychologists' Associations standards and OPP advanced specialty.

Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, from the IFS Institute.

Certified for the implementation of internationally recognized prevention and intervention programmes.

Special interest in trauma and stress-related disorders, emotional regulation, neurosciences, clinical applications of Polyvagal Theory, mindfulness-based therapies, ACT, DBT and compassion.

Developed scientific research funded by FCT — Foundation for Science and Technology and University of Coimbra: "Prevention of Depression in Portuguese Adolescents: a study of the efficacy of an intervention with adolescents and parents".

Participated in the publication of scientific articles and the preparation of oral communications for presentation at national and international scientific congresses and meetings.

Clinical practice in hospital, prison, institutional and school settings.

Facilitates training activities in mental health and psychotherapeutic interventions.

Currently develops clinical work in the anxiety and personality disorders consultations at PIN — Partners in Neuroscience, and at Psibilitar — Psychology Practice in Coimbra.