English-Speaking Psychologist in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

Psychology, psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment in English for adults, children, adolescents and international families in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

Including support for ADHD, learning difficulties (dyslexia, dysgraphia and others), trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation and neurodivergent profiles.

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Psychology, Neuropsychology and Psychotherapy as an Integrated Approach

International Affiliate Member of the American Psychological Association — Member No. 00192364, since 2018.
EuroPsy Registered Specialist in Psychotherapy — No. PT-PT069706-202401.
Registered EuroPsy Psychologist — Clinical & Health Psychology; Educational Psychology — No. PT-053326-201907.
Member of the Portuguese Psychologists Association — OPP No. 11522.

Hello, I’m Filipa Rouxinol.

I am a Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist and Psychotherapist. My work brings together two worlds that are often kept separate: neuropsychology and psychotherapy.

I work with adults, parents, children, teenagers and young adults who are seeking clarity, regulation and deeper understanding around emotional pain, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, learning difficulties or developmental challenges.

Neuropsychology helps us understand how a person thinks, learns, pays attention, regulates emotions and develops over time. Psychotherapy helps us understand trauma, anxiety, protective patterns, relational wounds, inner conflict and the parts of the self that are trying to cope, protect or survive.

My clinical approach integrates Internal Family Systems – IFS, Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Maté), Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory and Interpersonal Neurobiology. I am certified in Compassionate Inquiry, Level 3 in Internal Family Systems and Level 2 in Somatic Experiencing.

This integrative approach allows me to look beyond symptoms and understand the person as a whole — brain, body, nervous system, history, relationships and development.

I invite you to explore how we support English-speaking adults, parents, children, teenagers and young adults living in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia and nearby areas through psychology, psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessment and parental guidance in English.

Finding the Right Support in English

Living in another country can bring new opportunities, but it can also make access to specialised mental health care feel more complex. For adults, children, teenagers and international families, being able to speak about emotions, development, learning or family concerns in English can make the clinical process clearer, safer and more meaningful.

At Filipa Rouxinol Saúde, we provide psychology, psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment in English for people living in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto and nearby areas. Our work combines clinical rigour, compassion and an integrated understanding of mental health, development, learning, trauma and emotional regulation.

We support adults seeking psychotherapy, families looking for clarity around their child’s development or learning profile, and teenagers or young adults navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, emotional challenges or school-related difficulties.

Neuropsychological Assessment in English

Specialised assessment for children, teenagers and young adults, exploring attention, learning, executive functioning, emotional regulation, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia and neurodivergent profiles.

Psychotherapy in English

Integrative psychotherapy for adults and young adults, combining IFS-informed therapy, Compassionate Inquiry, somatic approaches, Polyvagal Theory and Interpersonal Neurobiology.
A trauma-informed process for anxiety, emotional regulation, inner conflict, life transitions, self-criticism, shame and relational patterns.

Support for Children, Teenagers and Young Adults

Psychological support for anxiety, school stress, emotional overwhelm, identity, self-esteem, neurodivergence, social difficulties and life transitions.

Parental Guidance for International Families

Parent counselling and family guidance for international and bilingual families seeking clarity around child development, learning, emotional regulation, anxiety, school adaptation and neurodivergent profiles.

Neuropsychological Assessment in English

Specialised neuropsychological assessment in English for children, teenagers, and young adults.

A neuropsychological assessment helps clarify how a person thinks, learns, processes information, regulates attention, manages emotions and responds to academic, professional or daily life demands.

A comprehensive assessment can bring clarity where there has been confusion — helping individuals and families understand not only what is difficult, but why it may be difficult and what support can make a difference.

At Filipa Rouxinol Saúde, assessments are designed to understand the person as a whole. We integrate cognitive, emotional, behavioural, developmental and contextual information in order to provide a clear and clinically meaningful understanding of each profile.

Our assessments may explore areas such as attention, executive functioning, memory, processing speed, learning, reading, writing, emotional regulation, anxiety, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia and neurodivergent profiles.

The goal is not only to identify difficulties or diagnostic possibilities, but to understand how each person’s cognitive, emotional and developmental profile affects their functioning — and what kind of support may be most helpful.

For children and teenagers, this may support parents, schools and therapeutic planning. For young adults it may help clarify long-standing difficulties with attention, organisation, learning, emotional regulation, academic demands, work functioning or neurodivergent experiences.

Psychotherapy in English

Psychotherapy offers a space to slow down, understand inner patterns and develop a more compassionate relationship with oneself.

At Filipa Rouxinol Saúde, psychotherapy in English is available for adults and young adults seeking a deeper, integrative and trauma-informed therapeutic process. Our work may support people navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, life transitions, self-criticism, shame, inner conflict, relational difficulties, burnout or a sense of disconnection from themselves.

A compassionate, trauma-informed process for understanding anxiety, trauma, inner conflict and emotional regulation.

Our therapeutic approach integrates Internal Family Systems – IFS, Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Maté), Somatic and body-oriented perspectives, Polyvagal Theory and Interpersonal Neurobiology. This means that we pay attention not only to thoughts and emotions, but also to the body, the nervous system, protective patterns, attachment history and the different parts of the self that may be trying to help, protect or survive.

Rather than focusing only on symptom reduction, psychotherapy is understood as a process of developing safety, awareness, emotional integration and a more regulated relationship with one’s inner experience.

Support for Children, Teenagers and Young Adults

Psychological support in English for children, teenagers and young adults.

Children, teenagers and young adults may express emotional distress through anxiety, irritability, withdrawal, school stress, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, social difficulties, avoidance, perfectionism or changes in motivation.

A safe and developmentally informed space to support emotional regulation, anxiety, neurodivergence and school-related challenges.

We offer a developmentally informed and trauma-informed space to understand what may be happening beneath emotions, behaviours and school-related difficulties.

Our work may support anxiety, emotional regulation, neurodivergence, learning challenges, identity questions, self-esteem, social difficulties, life transitions and adaptation to a new country, school or cultural context.

For children and teenagers, support may also involve parental guidance and, when appropriate, collaboration with schools or other professionals.

Parental Guidance for International Families

Parent counselling and family guidance in English for international and bilingual families.

At Filipa Rouxinol Saúde, parental guidance offers a space for parents to better understand their child’s emotional, developmental, learning and behavioural needs.

A supportive space for parents to understand their child’s needs and build a clear, compassionate plan for home, school and therapy.

This support may be helpful when families are navigating anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, learning challenges, neurodivergent profiles, school adaptation or transitions related to living in a new country.

Our work helps parents make sense of what may be happening beneath behaviours, strengthen co-regulation, support communication at home and define a clearer plan for therapeutic, developmental or school-related support.

When appropriate, parental guidance may also be integrated with psychological support, neuropsychological assessment or collaboration with schools and other professionals.

A Shared Clinical Method Across My Team

My team follows a shared clinical method that I have developed over the years, grounded in neuropsychology, psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, developmental understanding and nervous system regulation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions from adults, parents and international families looking for psychological support or neuropsychological assessment in English. At Filipa Rouxinol Saúde, parental guidance offers a space for parents to better understand their child’s emotional, developmental, learning and behavioural needs.

Do you offer therapy in English?

Yes. We offer psychotherapy and psychological support in English for adults, young adults, teenagers and families, depending on the clinical needs of each case.

Do you provide neuropsychological assessment in English?

Yes. We provide neuropsychological assessment in English for children, teenagers and young adults. Assessments may explore attention, executive functioning, learning, memory, processing speed, emotional regulation, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia and neurodivergent profiles.

Can you assess ADHD, dyslexia or dysgraphia?

Yes. A neuropsychological assessment can help clarify whether a person’s profile is consistent with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, learning difficulties or other neurodevelopmental, emotional or contextual factors.

Are child and adolescent assessments online or in person?

Yes. Neuropsychological assessments for children and teenagers require in-person sessions, because standardised assessment tools often involve specific materials, structured interaction and direct clinical observation.

Do you work with children, teenagers and young adults?

Yes. We offer psychological support and assessment for children, teenagers and young adults, including concerns related to anxiety, emotional regulation, school stress, learning difficulties, neurodivergence, self-esteem, identity, social difficulties and life transitions.

Do you work with adults too?

Yes. We offer psychotherapy in English for adults and young adults, including support for anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, life transitions, self-criticism, shame, inner conflict and relational patterns. We also work with parents and caregivers through parent counselling and guidance.

Can psychotherapy be online?

In some cases, yes. Online psychotherapy may be possible depending on the person’s needs, clinical presentation and therapeutic goals. This can be discussed during the initial consultation.

Can you collaborate with schools?

Yes, when appropriate and with parental consent. Assessment findings and clinical recommendations can support communication with schools, learning support teams or other professionals involved in the child’s care.