João Filipe Veloso
Clinical Psychologist | Psychotherapist
Specialist in Psychotraumatology and EMDR
Languages: English, Portuguese
Areas of practice: Adult, Youth and Child Psychotherapy, Psychotraumatology, EMDR Therapy, and Crisis Intervention
About
Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in Clinical and Health Psychology, working primarily with children, adolescents and families. A specialist in psychotraumatology, crisis intervention and evidence based integrative therapies, he is also a certified EMDR Trainer.
His work is dedicated to the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress and emotional disorders, integrating multiple therapeutic approaches to support adaptive processing.
At Clínica Mulher, he supports women through different stages of life, with focus on emotional regulation, post traumatic recovery and psychological balance. His practice promotes self awareness and overall wellbeing, helping each woman develop healthy strategies to navigate emotional and relational challenges.
Psychotraumatology
Assessment and treatment of trauma-related disorders, grief, and post-traumatic stress, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized intervention for adults, adolescents, and children aimed at reprocessing traumatic memories and restoring emotional balance.
Crisis Intervention and Emotional Regulation
Psychological support in situations of personal crisis, acute anxiety, or challenging life events, focusing on emotional recovery and resilience.
- Clinical Psychologist at Clínica Mulher
- Clinical and Health Psychologist in private practice, focused on children, adolescents, and families
- Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist (adults, children, and adolescents)
- Certified EMDR Europe and EMDR Portugal Supervisor (Adults, Children, and Adolescents)
- Research Associate at the Trauma Observatory, University of Coimbra
- Coordinator of Psychological Intervention in Emergencies and Psychotraumatology at ANAFS (Civil Protection NGO)
- Lecturer of the course “Disaster Studies” at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (2009–2012)
- Trainer and researcher certified by the European Network for Traumatic Stress (TENTS-TP)
- Clinical experience in hospital settings, including SAMS Hospital
- Author of Post-Traumatic Stress: Models, Approaches and Practices (Editorial Diferença)
- Speaker at national and international conferences on trauma, attachment, and crisis intervention
- Postgraduate training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
- Trainer certified by TENTS – European Network for Traumatic Stress
- Lecturer and trainer in Civil Protection and Disaster Intervention projects
- TIR (Traumatic Incident Reduction) Certification
- EMDR Europe and Portugal Certification (Adults, Children, and Adolescents)
- Advanced Training in Psychotraumatology, Trauma Center – University of Coimbra / ESTSS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies
