Clinical Psychologist*
I’m a French Clinical Psychologist* and currently working in a private practice located in Lisbon, Portugal.
- Presencial & Online
- Young Adults and Adults
*Currently doing a professional internship for the Ordem of Psicólogos Portugueses
Psychologue à distance spécialisée en traumatisme, femmes, maternité, et communauté queer.
Psychologist Remote Julia Costa. Moreover, Psychological therapy aims to help you understand your problems and yourself better. Shortly, by gaining insight, and developing new skills and ways of relating, you will slowly work your way to becoming your psychologist. The ultimate aim of psychological therapy is for you to begin feeling free and empowered through your psychological journey.
Given that, my goal is to promote psychological well-being and personal growth for individuals, respecting their narratives. For this purpose, the psychotherapeutic process is gradual and tailored to each individual and provides a safe space to explore internal functioning.
Clinical psychologist intersectional feminist
Psychological therapy is designed to assist you in comprehending your issues and yourself in a better way. As you gain insight, adopt new skills, and develop new ways of relating, you will gradually become your psychologist. The ultimate goal of psychological therapy is for you to feel liberated and empowered as you embark on your psychological journey.
I aim to promote individuals’ psychological well-being and personal growth, respecting their narratives. The psychotherapeutic process is gradual and tailored to each individual. The psychotherapeutic process provides a safe space to explore internal functioning.
Psychologist Remote Julia Costa. Hence, as an intersectional feminist activist, I believe that the role of psychologists is inherently political. Besides, my research explores the socio-political dimension of well-being, reflecting on how systemic issues such as structural racial oppression, the post-colonial context and patriarchy impact well-being and how we can integrate these reflections into clinical practice for that reason.
Why seek help?
The reasons for seeking help are varied and individual, whether it’s to deal with personal changes/questions, to feel the need to talk, to feel a deeper suffering (depression, anxiety, sadness), to deal with a traumatic event (sexual abuse, violence against women…) or to deal with family and/or relationship difficulties (family dynamics, couples), the process is not always easy for everyone.
It’s a decision that often scares us. The fear of revealing ourselves, of sharing our intimacy with a stranger. We may feel shame or fear being perceived as “abnormal” or “crazy”.
It’s not always possible to draw on the resources within ourselves or those around us to cope with our suffering and difficulties.
This is where the psychologist’s attentive listening comes in. These elements can help us to understand and overcome our suffering and difficulties. The psychologist can help us take a fresh look at our situation, enabling us to deal with it more positively and serenely.
As a psychologist, I’m here to listen to my clients’ difficulties, whatever their nature.
ABOUT ME
I provide support in various areas, from life crises to issues related to personal development.
My Style
I work integratively, drawing mostly on Systemic and Cognitive and Behavioural models therapy including feminist concepts, and research on culture.
Sessions
In the first session, I assess your main concerns, identifying problematic areas. Then, we develop together an intervention strategy. The therapeutic relationship is based on mutual respect, empathy, and trust.
My Practice
My practice is based on the acceptance and understanding of all sexual orientations, gender identities/roles and interpersonal relationships. The therapeutic approach is integrative, adapting to the individual characteristics of each situation and person.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Clinical Psychology sessions strictly adhere to the ethical and deontological principles of the Code of Ethics of the Psychologists. Privacy and confidentiality are fully respected, ensuring professional confidentiality and complete impartiality.
Furthermore, we need to think about mental health through a systemic lens; that means acknowledging the impact that systems of oppression (such as patriarchy, racism and ableism) have upon people’s mental health for instance, and finally acknowledging the profound effects of systems of oppression such as patriarchy, racism, and ableism.
Some topics of interest/speciality
Going Through changes
- Depression, sadness, Anxiety
- Difficulty facing changes in life
- Personal development and self-knowledge, low self esteem
- Body image
Culture & Migration
- Adjustment to a New Country and Culture
- Migration and interculturality
Traumatic/Violence events
- Sexual abuse
- Sexism
Parenthood and Family ; Gender and Sexuality
- Postnatal Depression
- Identity in Motherhood
- Adjustment to Parenthood
- Reproductive Difficulties
- Fears and Anxieties around Pregnancy
- Family dynamics, relationships and couple
- Sexism and education
- Femininity, masculinity
Neuroscience
- Neurobiology of Trauma
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Neurodivergence, Autism Spectrum, ADHD…
Ajuliadacosta Psychologist Remote Julia Costa
Having lived abroad for more than 7 years made me realise how my own individual identity sits combining my culture and my identity of immigrant, which ultimately changed me to be who I am personally and professionally. As a result of my own experiences I am naturally interested in how culture, personality and identity shapes us as individuals, but I am particularly interested in how these concepts might coincide with the challenges of being a woman and/or mother.
Research
I believe that the role of psychologists is inherently political. My personal research explores the socio-political dimension of well-being, reflecting on how systemic issues such as structural racial oppression, the post-colonial context and patriarchy impact well-being and how we can integrate these reflections into clinical practice. I believe we need to think about mental health through a systemic lens; that means acknowledging the impact that systems of oppression (such as patriarchy, racism and ableism) have upon people’s mental health.
I have a keen interest in exploring the intersections of gender, violence, and mental health. This includes but is not limited to topics like domestic violence, sexual violence, sexual health, perinatal mental health, and birth trauma. Additionally, I am also interested in understanding how systems of oppression, such as patriarchy, systemic racism, and anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, impact mental health.
In addition, LGBTQ+ queer femmes Dépression postnatale Ambivalence maternelle Identité dans la maternité, adaptation à la parentalité Difficultés reproductives, peurs et angoisses autour de la grossesse Traumatisme intergénérationnel Dynamique familiale, relations et couple. Psychologue à distance en ligne. voir plus. Moreover, I work in Lisboa Lisbon Portugal and Lyon France. ajuliadacosta
Psychologist Remote Julia Costa
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Additionally
Training:
Licence en Psychologie – Université Paris VIII (Bachelor)
Master in Clinical Psychology – ISPA
Internships & Professional Experience:
APAV migrants’ section – working with victims of violence and sexual abuse
ADAS Health Care Center – working with the elderly
Current – Janel as Verdes
Clinical Research:
Playback Theater and Promotion of Human Rights
On the other hand, I have a special interest in the intersections of gender, violence, and mental health. Moreover, domestic violence, sexual violence, sexual health, perinatal mental health, and birth trauma. Above all, I am also interested in how systems of oppression, such as patriarchy, systemic racism, and anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination impact on mental health Finally. Hence, I work in Lisbon Lisboa Portugal and Lyon France.
Specialising in trauma, women, maternity and the queer community.
Moreover
Psychologist Remote Julia Costa. For that reason, Je m’intéresse particulièrement aux intersections entre le genre, la violence et la santé mentale, ce qui inclut, sans s’y limiter, la violence domestique, la violence sexuelle, la santé sexuelle, la santé mentale périnatale et les traumatismes liés à la naissance. Je m’intéresse également à la manière dont les systèmes d’oppression, tels que le patriarcat, le racisme systémique et la discrimination anti-LGBTQ+, ont un impact sur la santé mentale.
Psychologist Remote Julia Costa
So, LGBTQ+ queer woman Postnatal Depression Maternal Ambivalence Identity in Motherhood, Adjustment to Parenthood Reproductive Difficulties, Fears and Anxieties around Pregnancy Intergenerational Trauma Family dynamics, relationships and couple.