“An inner voice that never finds you good enough.”
There are parts of you that deserve, at last, to be heard.
Individual psychotherapy with Isabel Fernandes — in person in Setúbal or online. I work with the IFS model, particularly with trauma and relational wounds.
Perhaps you recognise yourself here.
“Patterns you swear you won’t repeat — and do.”
“Old wounds that still run the present.”
“The tiredness of pretending everything is fine.”
These reactions make sense. You are not broken — you are over-protected. And that can change, at your own pace.
How I work
I work with the IFS model (Internal Family Systems): the idea, born of decades of clinical practice, that we all have parts — the one that demands, the one that postpones, the one that is afraid — and a Self capable of listening to them with curiosity and calm. Within every inner conflict, a deeper harmony waits to be heard. Therapy does not eliminate parts: it reorganises the relationship between them.
What is IFS? →Isabel Fernandes — Psychologist, OPP licence 26660 · Psychotherapist in training with the SPPC · IFS Institute Level 3 · Master’s in Neuropsychology (UCP) · founder of MentesCristalinas.
How it works, in practice
Step 1
Book a free 15-minute call (phone or video).
Step 2
Together we see whether this work and this therapist make sense for you — with no commitment.
Step 3
If we go ahead, 60-minute sessions, in person in Setúbal or online.
60-minute session: €60.
Receipt issued, with possible reimbursement through insurance or health subsystems.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychotherapy session cost?
A 60-minute session costs €60, in person in Setúbal or online. A receipt is issued, with possible reimbursement through insurance and health subsystems.
What is the free 15-minute call?
A short call, by phone or video, free of charge and with no commitment — a chance to see together whether this work and this therapist make sense for you before booking a first session.
How long does therapy take?
As long as it needs — and we talk about that openly from the start. There are no packages and no minimums: the pace and duration are reviewed together, honestly.
Does online therapy work?
Yes — the work is the same, with the same guarantees of confidentiality. When your booking is confirmed, we send simple privacy guidance for the video session.
What if I need to cancel a session?
You can cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours in advance, at no cost. With less than 24 hours’ notice, the session is due — this is what keeps the diary fair for everyone.
What happens to what I share in a session?
Everything you bring to the session stays in the session — it is the law and it is a principle. Professional confidentiality covers the entire clinical process, with no exceptions beyond those set out in law.
The first step can be just a conversation.
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