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*15 Minutes' Free First Session!*
Hello! My name is Barbara and I am a practicing clinical psychologist that taught psychology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the United Kingdom for 7 years. I am currently a Senior Researcher in an university based in Portugal. My areas of expertise are clinical psychology, counselling and mental health. I am very passionate about mental health and I strive to improve equality, diversity and quality in mental health care. I was a programme leader of a postgraduate programme with clinical placements in low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. I acted as well as a clinical mentor, advisor and supervisor. My research area of expertise is cognitive behavioural therapy and models in psychosis, social anxiety, mood disorders and personality disorders. I have supervised several successful research projects and dissertations at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. I provided statistical support for the analyses conducted by students and helped students to progress and to achieve their goals by empowering them and guiding them through their learning journey. I also taught tutorials on academic skills (e.g., essay writing, referencing, writing of quantitative and qualitative reports in psychological research, etc.).
I am committed to do my best to help you achieve your goals and to make the most of the sessions by supporting your learning. If you are struggling, do not fret! I always try to apply effective and tailored ways of teaching by incorporating your experiences, background, knowledge and learning style into the teaching. Hope to see you soon!
Location
Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal
Language
Portuguese, English
Timezone
Europe/London
Subjects
Courses
Levels
College/University
Professional
Education
University of Coimbra
2006 - 2010PhD, Clinical Psychology
Doctor programme in clinical psychology with research dissertation and clinical placement. Awarded with Distinction suma cum laude
University of Southampton
2000 - 2002MPhil/PhD, Psychology
Masters' programme in cognitive models of schizophrenia.
University of Kent
1996 - 1999BSc Hons, Psychology with Clinical Psychology
Work Experience
University of Coimbra
May 2017 - presentSenior Researcher/Practitioner
Provides consultancy and aids international research projects by setting up teams, managing research teams, writing up research proposals, research reports and securing and managing funding and budgets.
Nottingham Trent University
September 2016 - April 2017Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Delivers lectures workshops and seminars on diverse modules in psychology both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Acts as module leader for the
module of Professional Practice of the MSc. in Psychology of the Clinical practice. Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and
provides pastoral support.
De Montfort University
January 2013 - August 2016Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Teaches and delivers lectures, seminars and workshops at undergraduate and postgraduate level in psychology. Acts as module leader for the modules of Clinical Psychology and Engagement and Assessment of Common mental health problems. Acts as the programme leader of the Postgraduate and Graduate Certificates in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions in liaison with the IAPT services at the NHS. Acts as the lead of the psychopathology and wellbeing research group. Acts as the interprofessional education lead.
Southampton Solent University
September 2011 - September 2012Lecturer in Psychology
Lecturer and Unit Leader of Psychology of Counselling: application and practice (level 6), Measurement in counselling psychology (level 5) and
Investigations in counselling psychology (level 4) – responsible for the lecturing of these units, organisation of the modules, elaboration of handbooks, assessment and lectures, devising content and materials and management of tutors, teaching of of seminars, practicals and structured learning. Project supervisor: supervises undergraduate projects and dissertations.
Clínica Médico-Dentária de Peroselo
May 2005 - May 2011Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Chartered Clinical Psychologist (Consultant): (Freelance and Part-time):
Duties: I provided consultations as a clinical psychologist and counselling to underprivileged
population (mainly children with learning disabilities, teenagers with conduct problems and adults with mental health disorders). My duties were to elaborate an individual therapeutic plan; assess the patients' clinical history and elaborate psychiatric assessments, elaborate the patients' clinical reports and elaborate monthly reports for the board of the private practice.
Universidade Fernando Pessoa
September 2002 - August 2005Assistant Lecturer in Psychology
Teaches Theoretical and Practical Subjects to undergraduates of Psychology, Social Work and Nursing (e.g., Social Psychology, Psychopathology, Differential Psychology, Statistics); Supervises the Clinical Training of the seniors of the clinical psychology degree in several areas such as Children's learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism),eating disorders, and adult psychopathology and brain disorders. Supervises research dissertations to completion in several areas. Plans and Coordinates Research Programmes.