Online therapy, from the first hello onwards
Taking the first step is usually the hardest part. That is why the process here is simple and transparent, with no hidden stages.
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First contact on WhatsApp
You message me, say in a few words what you are looking for (or simply that you want to know more, that is fine too) and ask your questions about fees, availability and how it all works. I answer personally, with no bot and no receptionist in between.
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The first session
It is a meeting where we get to know each other. You talk about what brought you here, at your own pace, and I explain how I work. At the end, you decide whether to carry on. There is no minimum commitment: therapy only makes sense if it is your choice.
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The sessions that follow
Sessions last around fifty minutes and usually happen once a week, at a fixed time we agree between us. Consistency matters: it is what turns scattered conversations into a process.
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Time zones
I am based in Rio de Janeiro, in the Brasília time zone. If you live somewhere else, we find a slot that works for both of us before we start, so the schedule is never a weekly puzzle.
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The video call
We use a simple, secure video platform, such as Google Meet. You do not need to install anything on your computer: you receive the link before the session and join with one click. I only recommend a private place and, if possible, headphones, for your own privacy and comfort.
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Confidentiality
Everything you say in session is protected by professional confidentiality, as set out in the Code of Professional Ethics of the Brazilian Federal Council of Psychology. Online practice is regulated by that same Council, and I am registered with the Regional Council under CRP 05/83313. Sessions are never recorded.
One important note
Online therapy is meant for ongoing psychological support. It does not replace emergency care.
If you are in crisis, in very intense distress or thinking about taking your own life, do not wait for a session. In Brazil, call CVV on 188 (free, 24 hours a day) or use the chat at cvv.org.br. Outside Brazil, call your local emergency number or find a crisis line in your country at findahelpline.com.
Still have a question?
Have a look at the frequently asked questions or message me directly on WhatsApp. Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
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