Andreia Sousa Fortes, NCPS

Andreia Sousa Fortes uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client's priorities first. She combines practical, goal-focused tools with compassionate listening. Andreia aims to make the first steps feel manageable for anyone facing emotional strain.

She has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS. Over that time she has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. She also works with issues such as addictions, eating and sleeping problems, low self-esteem and general coping with life changes.

Andreia tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to offer practical strategies. She also uses attachment-informed work and client-centred listening to explore relationship patterns and emotional responses.

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. Andreia approaches difficult topics with sensitivity and respect, including abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, and substance-related issues. Her aim is to help people build clearer choices and healthier routines.

People who choose to work with her can expect calm, straightforward guidance and help turning small changes into steady progress. She encourages active collaboration so each plan fits what the person wants to achieve.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Andreia uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core tools. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it focuses on acting in line with personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas when relationships or early experiences affect current feelings. Attachment-informed work focuses on understanding how past connection patterns shape emotional reactions and relationship choices. Choosing the best approach is part of the work together; the therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to the person's needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative way.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and full conversations, phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or suit lower bandwidth, and chat or messaging can work for shorter updates or when typing feels easier. These choices aim to make therapy more flexible and to fit around work, family and other demands.