Clinical and Health Psychologist
Specialist in Psycho-Oncology
Professional License nº 015502
Languages: English, Portuguese
Madalena Beja da Costa
Areas of practice: Psycho-Oncology, Clinical and Health Psychology, Women’s Mental Health, Anxiety and Depression, Grief and Illness Adjustment, Emotional Support for Caregivers and Families, Individual Psychotherapy (Adults and Adolescents).
About
Clinical and Health Psychologist with more than 15 years of experience, specialized in Psycho-Oncology. Her practice focuses on promoting mental health and providing psychological support to oncology patients, their families and caregivers.
Combining scientific rigor, empathy and active listening, she works in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief and emotional adjustment. Her practice reflects an integrated view of health that recognizes psychological balance as an essential component of wellbeing and quality of life.
At Clínica Mulher, she supports women at different stages of life, with particular focus on the emotional challenges associated with chronic illness and on developing adaptive coping and emotional strategies.
Psycho-Oncology and Mental Health
Psychological support for oncology patients and their families, focusing on mental health promotion, emotional adaptation to illness, and coping during diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Psychological Support in Grief and Crisis
Specialized intervention in anxiety, grief, and emotional distress, promoting emotional balance and improving quality of life.
Individual Psychotherapy (Adults and Adolescents)
Person-centred psychotherapeutic intervention adapted to different stages of life, through an integrative and compassionate approach.
- Clinical Psychologist at Clínica Mulher
- Clinical and Health Psychologist at Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro (since 2017)
- Clinical Psychologist at Clínica Giga (2017–2021)
- Psychologist at CEECO – Centro de Estudos Ecográficos (2013–2018)
- Clinical Psychologist at Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa (2012–2016)
- Trainee Psychologist at Mater Gin – Actos Médicos e Cirúrgicos (2012–2013)
- Psychologist at Lar de Idosos Mamie (2012–2013)
- Internship at Instituto de Ação Social das Forças Armadas (IASFA) (2008–2009)
- Psychotherapist Certification – Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicoterapias Breves (SPPB)
- Integrated Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology – Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada (ISPA, 2007–2010)
- Dissertation: “Women with Breast Cancer – The Subjective Experience of Suffering and Social Support” (grade: 19/20)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychological Sciences – Universidade Lusófona (2004–2007)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy – Instituto Superior de Agronomia (1986–1991)
