Raquel Melo Medeiros
Clinical and Health Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Family and Couples Therapist
As a clinical psychologist and couple/family therapist, I believe in the added value of the therapeutic space as reflective and promoting change.
Professional Experience
- Clinical and Health Psychologist at the Pediatric Development Center of ULS Algarve since December 2003
- Family and Couples Therapist at the Family Therapy Unit of ARS Algarve from 2009 to 2023
- Private practice as a clinical psychologist and family/couples therapist
- Publication of articles in public interest magazines and scientific journals
- Co-author of the book "Parenting Disorders" 2024
Educational Background
- Graduated in Psychology - Clinical Dynamics and Systemic branch from the Faculty of Psychology, University of Coimbra
- Master's degree with the thesis "Parental Ideas and Practices of Mothers of Children Diagnosed with ADHD"
- Advanced Training Course from the Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon
- Postgraduate in Pediatric Neuropsychology
- Family and Couples Therapist, Supervisor level, by the Portuguese Society of Family Therapy
- Advanced specializations in "Inclusive Education" and "Psychotherapy"
- Professional License No. 138
Research
- Speaker at conferences, seminars, and lectures
- Supervisor of final projects for the Biomedical Sciences course at the University of Algarve
- Collaboration in research projects with the Algarve Biomedical Center Research Institute (ABC-RI)