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Dr. Andreia Santo, HCPC

Credentials
HCPC
Experience
16 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

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Dr. Andreia Santo works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship issues. She also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, low self-esteem and life changes.

Dr Santo uses practical approaches to help people manage symptoms and build more satisfying routines and connections. She qualified in Portugal in 2008 with a degree in Psychology of Education and Rehabilitation, a course the biography describes as academically equivalent to a British Clinical Psychology doctorate.

Background and approach

Her early placements included work in an Early Intervention Service in Coimbra, providing assessments and interventions for children and for parents and carers. Since moving to the United Kingdom in 2010 she has worked in a range of NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

She completed further post-graduate study in family and systemic theory at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and completed a year of post-graduate training in cognitive and behavioural therapy accredited in Portugal and by a European association. Dr Santo has 16 years of clinical experience and holds HCPC registration.

She now focuses on remote practice and independent research, currently investigating themes she describes under the working title Unconditional Love Science. Her work blends evidence-based methods with a person-centred outlook. She offers sessions in English and Portuguese and sees international clients.

Appointments are delivered remotely using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Practical steps are used in sessions so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that matter to them. It can help with anxiety, stress and coping with life changes by teaching values-based choices. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and helps people understand and change patterns that cause distance or repeated hurt. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the work, offering a respectful, listening space where people can explore their concerns and find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is decided collaboratively. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods so they fit the person's needs rather than following a rigid plan.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make access easier. Video calls are good for hands-on exercises and face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging can help people reflect between meetings. These options allow therapy to fit around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family worries, depression, trauma and grief among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centred, blending cognitive and behavioural ideas with attachment and acceptance-based perspectives to help people try new ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in psychology and mental health settings, including roles within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the NHS.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is registered with HCPC and works from the United Kingdom according to the provided biography.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she accepts international clients as stated in the profile.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
16 years
Registered with
HCPC
Languages
English, Portuguese

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