- Jungian perspective
- Works in English
- Works in Portuguese
About Patricia
Patricia Oliveira is a psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who offers sessions in English and Portuguese. She trained in psychology in Brazil and has around 10 years of experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. Her practice includes work around parenting and family concerns, immigration and multicultural issues, and challenges such as codependency and attachment wounds.
Patricia uses a Jungian and psychodynamic stance in therapy. She focuses on creating a calm space to talk and reflect rather than pushing for quick fixes. Sessions are aimed at helping people notice patterns, develop new understanding, and allow inner shifts to happen over time.
Her approach often involves exploring family of origin themes, feelings of abandonment or emptiness, and how early relationships shape current behaviour. She also supports people dealing with the aftermath of trauma, domestic violence, separation and blended family issues. Practical life concerns such as career stress and parenting strain are discussed alongside deeper emotional material.
People can expect a reflective and relational style in the room. Patricia pays attention to cultural background and the impact of immigration on identity and belonging. She offers a steady presence while encouraging clients to make sense of difficult experiences in their own terms.
Therapy with her tends to emphasise self-understanding and gradual change. Sessions give time to process painful feelings, develop clearer boundaries, and build more satisfying connections with others.
Jungian-informed work and online therapy
Patricia draws on Jungian ideas to help people explore dreams, symbols and patterns that recur in their lives. This approach looks at how inner images and life stories shape feelings and relationships, and can be useful for issues such as identity, emptiness, attachment wounds and long-standing emotional difficulties.She also works from a broader psychodynamic viewpoint that pays attention to early relationship patterns and how these repeat today. That way of working helps with understanding codependency, family of origin problems and how past losses affect current choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patricia will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and agree a way of working together. The aim is a collaborative process that tests what helps and adjusts as therapy unfolds.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during a lunch break or after work. They also let someone access a counsellor who speaks their language or understands their cultural background even when living abroad.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Patricia supports people with anxiety, depression, grief and relationship struggles. She also works on family issues, parenting concerns, codependency and immigration related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She offers a reflective Jungian and psychodynamic style that encourages insight and inner change. The focus is on exploring patterns rather than quick solutions.
What is her professional background?
She completed undergraduate and master's degrees in psychology in Brazil and has around 10 years of clinical experience.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is listed with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check time zones when arranging appointments.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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