Clinical care for an international life
Feel better.
Understand yourself.
Live differently.
Clinical Psychology, Nutrition & Integrative Mental Health for adults navigating anxiety, stress, relationships and life transitions.
Online consultations in English and Portuguese. Based in Portugal.
Science to understand.
Care to move forward.
When functioning is not the same as feeling well
You may look fine.
But not feel fine.
You keep working, caring for others and meeting every responsibility. From the outside, life appears to be moving as it should.
Inside, you may feel anxious, exhausted, disconnected or unable to switch off. You do not need to wait until everything falls apart before asking for support.
Anxiety &
Stress &
Burnout
Relationship
Difficulties
Life
Transitions
Sleep & Emotional
Regulation
Feeling Disconnected
From Yourself
A wider clinical perspective
Mental health is more than what happens in your mind.
When clinically relevant, we consider emotions, relationships, sleep, stress, nutrition, lifestyle and physical context — without reducing your experience to a diagnosis or a single explanation.
Clinical Psychology
Evidence-informed psychological assessment and therapy.
Integrative Mental Health
Understanding the interaction between mind, body, lifestyle and emotional wellbeing.
Personalised Care
Care adapted to the individual, their context and their goals.
Areas of care
How we can help
Thoughtful, evidence-informed support for the moments that ask you to understand yourself differently.
Anxiety & Emotional Regulation
Understand patterns of worry, bodily alarm and avoidance while building greater emotional flexibility.
Enquire ↗Stress & Burnout
Address exhaustion, pressure, boundaries and the conditions that make sustainable recovery possible.
Enquire ↗Relationships & Attachment
Explore recurring relational patterns, communication, intimacy and the way you connect with others.
Enquire ↗Life Transitions
Support through change, identity shifts, relocation, loss, new roles and uncertain beginnings.
Enquire ↗Women’s Mental Health
Psychological support through perimenopause, menopause, hormonal change and evolving life stages.
Enquire ↗Nutrition & Mental Health
Individualised nutrition support that considers energy, metabolism, sleep and emotional wellbeing.
Explore nutrition ↗International lives
Living abroad changes more than your address.
Relocation can affect identity, belonging, relationships and emotional wellbeing. Even a chosen move can bring loneliness, cultural adaptation, family at a distance and unexpected career transitions.
Therapy offers a confidential space to understand what has changed — and what you need now — without having to translate the complexity of living between cultures.
Cultural adaptationIdentity & belongingLonelinessFamily at a distanceRelationshipsCareer transitions
Online Therapy for International Clients ↗
Clinical care, grounded in evidence and human understanding.Lead psychologist
A clinical approach that looks at the whole person.
Psychological care should help you understand not only what you feel, but why your system is responding the way it is.
Sofia Ribeiro de Abreu works with adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, emotional distress and life transitions. Her approach brings together clinical psychology, psychotherapy and an integrative understanding of health — with care, rigour and respect for each person’s context.
- Clinical Psychologist
- Psychotherapist
- Integrative Mental Health Approach
- Consultations in English and Portuguese
Nutrition as part of health
Nutrition and mental health are deeply connected.
Food, metabolism, energy, sleep and emotional wellbeing can influence one another.
Our nutrition consultations offer a personalised, evidence-informed approach. The aim is not perfection or restriction, but a practical plan that respects your health, routines, culture and relationship with food.
Explore Nutrition ↗A clear beginning
How it works
- 01
Book
Choose an initial consultation.
- 02
Understand
We explore what is happening and what you need.
- 03
Create a plan
Together, we define the most appropriate therapeutic approach.
Care without borders
Therapy wherever you are.
Secure online consultations for clients living in Portugal and abroad.
English & Portuguese
Secure video consultations
International clients
Flexible online appointments
Clinical insights
Understand your mind.
Understand your health.
High-Functioning Anxiety: When Everything Looks Fine
Why capability and distress can exist at the same time.
Coming soonBurnout or Just Tired?
The signs that ordinary rest may no longer be enough.
Coming soonPerimenopause and Mental Health
Understanding emotional change without losing sight of the whole person.
Coming soonQuestions before beginning
What you may want to know.
If your question is not answered here, contact us. We will be happy to help.
Do you offer therapy in English?+
Yes. Consultations are available in English and Portuguese.
Can I have therapy if I live outside Portugal?+
Online consultations are available for international clients, subject to clinical suitability and the professional requirements applicable to your location.
How long is a consultation?+
An individual consultation usually lasts approximately 50 minutes.
Is online therapy effective?+
Online therapy can be effective for many psychological difficulties. We assess whether it is appropriate for your needs and circumstances.
What is Integrative Mental Health?+
It is a clinically grounded way of considering psychological experience alongside relevant factors such as sleep, stress, nutrition, physical health, relationships and lifestyle.
How do I know which professional I need?+
Tell us briefly what is bringing you to Zen Mind. We will help you identify the most appropriate first consultation.
The first step can be simple
You don’t have to wait until things get worse.
Take the first step towards understanding what is happening and what you need.