Marlene Ferreira, clinical psychologist at Multiclínica do Algarve in Quarteira
Clinical Psychology in Quarteira

Marlene Ferreira

OPP Professional Licence: 016112

Clinical psychologist with over 10 years' experience, with an integrative, person-centred approach based on scientific evidence. She helps children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, stress, emotional, relational and behavioural difficulties.

Main queries

  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Clinical hypnotherapy
  • Therapy with children and adolescents
  • Crisis intervention

Languages

  • Portuguese - C2
  • English - C2
  • German - A2
Clinical Profile

An integrative, humane and evidence-based approach

Consultations with Marlene Ferreira are geared towards active listening, understanding the person and building a therapeutic process tailored to the emotional needs of each patient.

About Marlene Ferreira

Marlene Ferreira seeks to create a safe, empathetic and non-judgemental space where each patient can feel truly heard. Her clinical practice integrates techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy, with the aim of facilitating processes of change, self-knowledge and emotional regulation.

Clinical information

  • Main speciality: Clinical Psychology.
  • Areas of expertise: anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks, self-esteem, grief, stress, burnout, relationship problems and impulsive behaviour.
  • Services: individual psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, therapy with children and adolescents, crisis intervention and relaxation techniques.
  • Consultation available at: Multiclínica do Algarve, Quarteira.
  • OPP Professional Licence: 016112.
Areas of Intervention

Clinical areas monitored by Marlene Ferreira

These areas help patients to understand in which situations they can seek psychological counselling with Marlene Ferreira.

Anxiety Support for symptoms of anxiety, persistent worry, emotional tension and difficulty managing everyday life.
Depression Clinical support for persistent sadness, demotivation, loss of emotional energy and impact on daily life.
Phobias Psychological intervention for intense fears, avoidance or emotional responses that condition personal life.
Panic attacks Support for panic attacks, physical symptoms associated with anxiety and emotional stabilisation strategies.
Low self-esteem Therapeutic work aimed at self-knowledge, self-esteem, self-confidence and a more balanced relationship with oneself.
Relational problems Monitoring emotional difficulties linked to family, social, emotional or interpersonal relationships.
Stress and Burnout Psychological support in situations of emotional overload, wear and tear, exhaustion and difficulty in regaining personal balance.
Mourning Accompanying processes of loss, emotional adaptation and progressive reconstruction after significant experiences.
Children and teenagers Intervention in emotional difficulties in children and adolescents, respecting their stage of development.
Impulsive behaviour Psychological support in situations of impulsivity, self-regulation and behavioural patterns that are difficult to manage.
Emotional Regulation Therapeutic work to recognise emotions, understand internal reactions and develop self-regulation strategies.
Consultations and Interventions

Consultation services

Clinical intervention is adapted to each patient's profile, using therapeutic techniques appropriate to the reason for the consultation and the stage of the psychological process.

Individual Psychotherapy

Individual psychological counselling to understand emotional difficulties, thought patterns and strategies for personal change.

Clinical Hypnotherapy

Clinical use of hypnosis as a complementary therapeutic tool within a structured psychological process.

Therapy with Children and Adolescents

Psychological support adapted to children and adolescents with emotional, behavioural or adaptation difficulties.

Crisis Intervention

Psychological support in times of emotional crisis, helping to organise internal resources and stabilisation strategies.

Relaxation and Emotional Regulation

Application of relaxation and emotional regulation techniques to support the control of anxiety, stress and emotional activation.

Person-centred psychological counselling

Marlene Ferreira's approach is based on the idea that each person has the internal resources to transform themselves. Her role is to facilitate this process through a safe, empathetic therapeutic relationship guided by appropriate clinical methods, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy and relaxation and emotional regulation techniques.

Academic Training

Academic training and specialisations

Marlene Ferreira's training includes clinical psychology, assessment, rehabilitation, crisis intervention, clinical hypnosis and cognitive-behavioural intervention.

  • Degree in Clinical Psychology Instituto Piaget | 2010
  • Masters in Clinical Psychology Miguel Torga Higher Institute | 2012
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Psychogeriatrics CRIAP Institute
  • Postgraduate studies in Assessment and Rehabilitation CRIAP Institute
  • Crisis Intervention Specialisation CRIAP Institute
  • Specialisation in Clinical Hypnosis Transpersonal International
  • Advanced Specialisation in Cognitive-Behavioural Intervention in Children and Adolescents In progress
Career path

Clinical experience and professional career

Marlene Ferreira has more than 10 years' experience in the field of clinical psychology and has worked in different clinical contexts.

  • Over 10 years' experience in clinical psychology Consolidated experience in the field of clinical psychology, with support in different consultation contexts.
  • Complete Neurone Viseu | Current clinical context.
  • Medical+ Lisbon | Current clinical context.
  • JS Medical Clinic Viseu | Current clinical context.
  • Boliqueime Clinic Algarve | Current clinical context.
Languages of enquiry

Service in several languages

Marlene Ferreira works in Portuguese and English, with knowledge of German, facilitating communication with local and international patients.

Portuguese Level C2
English Level C2
German Level A2
Professional Highlights

Highlights from clinical practice

Marlene Ferreira's profile combines clinical experience, specialised training and a person-centred therapeutic approach.

Integrative Approach

Psychological intervention adapted to each person, combining clinical listening, empathy and strategies based on scientific evidence.

More than 10 years of experience

Consolidated experience in different clinical contexts, with support tailored to different emotional needs.

Support at Different Stages of Life

Intervention with children, adolescents and adults, including emotional, behavioural and relational difficulties.

Complementary Therapeutic Techniques

Use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy and relaxation and emotional regulation strategies when indicated.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ about the consultation with Marlene Ferreira

Simple answers to help the patient better understand the type of psychological counselling provided.

In what situations might it be useful to book an appointment with Marlene Ferreira?

Consultation can be useful in situations such as anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship problems, phobias, panic attacks, impulsive behaviour or emotional difficulties in children and adolescents.

Does Marlene Ferreira only accompany adults?

No. The professional information I have received indicates that we provide counselling for children, adolescents and adults, including emotional difficulties at different stages of life.

What therapeutic approaches do you use in your consultations?

Marlene Ferreira uses an integrative, person-centred approach based on scientific evidence, including techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, relaxation and emotional regulation.

Can hypnotherapy be part of psychological counselling?

Yes. Clinical Hypnotherapy is one of the interventions indicated in Marlene Ferreira's professional profile and can be used as a therapeutic resource within structured psychological counselling.

In which languages can you follow up?

Tutoring can be done in Portuguese and English, both at C2 level. Marlene Ferreira also has knowledge of German, level A2.

Take care of your emotional health with professional support

Book your Clinical Psychology appointment with Marlene Ferreira at Multiclínica do Algarve, in Quarteira, and find a safe space to look after yourself with empathy, listening and professional rigour.

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