- Practical strategies
- Attachment focus
- English and Portuguese
About Andreia
Dr. Andreia Santo welcomes people seeking help with relationship patterns, stress, anxiety and codependency. She writes plainly and listens carefully. Her approach aims to make therapy feel practical and understandable for everyday life.
Andreia trained first in Portugal, completing a Licenciatura in Psychology of Education and Rehabilitation in 2008. She worked on early intervention services assessing children and supporting parents, and gained experience in primary health and local council services. After moving to the United Kingdom in 2010 she completed a two-year part-time postgraduate diploma in Family and Systemic Theory at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.
She has 16 years of experience and is registered with the HCPC. Much of her NHS career focused on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services where she provided clinical work across different teams until June 2024. She also completed postgraduate training in Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy that was accredited in Portugal and Europe.
In sessions she aims to combine practical tools with attention to attachment and values. That can mean working on behaviour changes, building awareness of relational patterns, or learning stress and emotion regulation strategies. Conversations are intended to be clear and grounded in daily life.
Andreia now spends time on independent research into the topic of unconditional love while continuing clinical work remotely. She speaks English and Portuguese and asks people to check session options before booking so they know how they will meet.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and difficulties with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions; it is often used when relational problems or abandonment concerns are present.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together you can try different techniques and adjust the focus as you learn what helps in practice.
The biography indicates Andreia works remotely, but it does not specify session types. Please confirm the exact session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel, allowing shorter check-ins, and offering flexible scheduling across time zones for international clients. They also make it simpler to continue work during relocation or when living far from specialist services. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt ACT and attachment-based techniques to online conversations, worksheets and between-session tasks to support progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, trauma and codependency. The list also includes ADHD, bipolar and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions blend practical tools with focus on values and relationships. Expect clear, down-to-earth conversation and techniques from cognitive and behavioural approaches alongside attachment-informed work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience across Portugal and the UK, including roles in early intervention and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is registered with the HCPC and practices from the United Kingdom. Her training began in Portugal and includes further UK postgraduate study.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. Confirm practical arrangements when you start the process.
What session formats are available?
The original biography notes she works remotely but does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how you will meet.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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