Mental health
Anxiety, persistent sadness, emotional distress and other mental health conditions, approached with warmth and an individual focus.
Clinical Psychologist · Online
A safe space to care for yourself, with presence and attentive listening.
Psychological care for adults, young people and families, in English and Portuguese, wherever you are. Ethical, confidential support to get through difficult times and to know yourself better.
- 15+ yearsin mental health
- OnlineBrazil & abroad
- EN · PTbilingual care
About me
Clinical experience built across cultures
“Every person carries a unique story. My work is to offer a place of trust where it can be heard, understood and transformed.” Márjory Dowell
I am a clinical psychologist with more than 15 years of experience in mental health. My work spans private practice, public health, community mental health, crisis intervention, complex trauma and domestic violence, as well as youth and family support.
Since 2023 I have provided online care to clients in Brazil and Canada. I support people living with mental health conditions or domestic violence, and people who simply want to understand themselves better.
My background includes mental health work in Canada and the United States, a Master's degree in Juridical/Social Psychology from Portugal and clinical training in Bioenergetic Analysis. I am currently deepening my studies in Transpersonal Psychology.
- English
- Português
- Brazil
- Canada
- Online care
Services
Areas of care
Individual psychotherapy for adults and young people, and family support, with strategies tailored to each stage of life.
Trauma & domestic violence
Specialised, safety-focused support for people who have experienced or are experiencing violence, centred on protection and rebuilding.
Times of crisis
Sensitive support through rupture, loss and intense change, with short-term strategies to help you through the crisis.
Women's health
Pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, fertility treatment and the changes these experiences bring.
Youth & families
Support for teenagers, young adults and families facing conflict, transitions and challenges in living together.
Self-knowledge
A process to understand your own story, patterns and desires, and to make choices that are true to who you are.
Approach
A practice of listening, body and meaning
Clinical listening
Careful psychological formulation and individualised therapeutic strategies, at your own pace, with strict confidentiality and professional ethics.
Bioenergetic Analysis
Clinical training that brings body and emotion together, looking at how experience also shows up in breathing, posture and tension.
Transpersonal & cross-cultural lens
Sensitivity to questions of meaning and to cultural diversity, built over years of work in Brazil, Canada and the United States.
How it works
From first contact to ongoing care
- 1
First contact
Send a message via WhatsApp or email. I'll reply to understand what you need and find a suitable time.
- 2
Initial session
A video session to get to know each other, hear what brought you here and set expectations together.
- 3
Ongoing therapy
Regular sessions at a frequency we agree on together, in a process we build side by side.
Experience
Professional journey
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Clinical Psychologist, online private practice
Brazil & Canada · Remote
Online psychological care for clients from diverse personal, family and social contexts, with a focus on mental health, domestic violence and self-knowledge.
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Mental Health Worker
The Kettle Society · Vancouver, Canada
Supported clients with mental health challenges in building independent living skills, managing crises and accessing community resources.
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Psychologist, private practice
Brazil
Women's mental health, perinatal and postpartum care, fertility treatment, youth and families, including families affected by domestic violence.
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Psychologist, Owner-Director
JM Serviços Psicologia
Clinical care for children, adolescents and adults, along with psychological assessment and organisational development.
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Public Health Psychologist, Health Education Coordinator
Pernambuco State Health Department
Coordinated health education in schools across 22 cities, precepted health students and worked within the prison system.
Education
Academic background
- Master's in Juridical / Social PsychologyUniversity Fernando Pessoa · Portugal
- Bachelor's in PsychologyESUDA College · Brazil
- Postgraduate in Clinical Psychology: Bioenergetic AnalysisLibertas · Brazil
- Postgraduate in Transpersonal PsychologyFaculdade Unità · Brazil
- Training in Extrajudicial MediationIBRAMAC
- Associate Certificate in Nonprofit ManagementBCIT · Vancouver, Canada
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does online therapy work?
Sessions take place by video call on a secure platform. All you need is a stable connection and a private space where you feel comfortable talking.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Yes. For most concerns, online psychotherapy offers results comparable to in-person care, with the added benefit of meeting from wherever you are.
Do you see clients outside Brazil?
Yes. I work in English and Portuguese with clients in Brazil and abroad, including Canada.
Is what I share kept confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is an ethical duty under the Brazilian Code of Professional Ethics for Psychologists and is protected throughout the therapeutic process.
What are your fees and session length?
Fees, session length and frequency are shared at first contact, based on your needs. Send me a message and I'll reply with full details.
What if I'm in an emergency?
This is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, please seek help now: in Canada, call or text 9-8-8 or call 911; in Brazil, call CVV 188 or SAMU 192; elsewhere, contact your local emergency number.
Contact
Taking the first step is already self-care
Get in touch with questions or to book an initial session. I answer every message personally.
Book via WhatsApp