- Sleep and rest focus
- Practical coping tools
- English and Portuguese
About Andreia
Dr. Andreia Santo welcomes people who are worried about sleep, stress, low mood or anxiety. She writes simply and warmly, and aims to help people find practical ways to rest better and manage daily strain. Dr Santo uses clear talk, listening and practical tools to help people get steadier day to day.
She trained in Portugal and holds HCPC registration. After early placements working with children and parents in Portugal she completed further training in cognitive and behavioural methods. She moved to the United Kingdom in 2010 and has 16 years of clinical experience, including roles in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the NHS.
In sessions she blends approaches that focus on values, thoughts and relationships. That mix can include noticing what matters to you, learning simple strategies to manage unhelpful thoughts, and looking at patterns that come from early attachment. Conversations are practical and paced to each person’s needs.
Dr Santo is comfortable working in English and Portuguese and can support people dealing with grief, trauma, addiction, parenting strain, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and sleep problems among other issues. She is currently engaged in independent research on unconditional love and developing her own clinical ideas.
She usually works remotely and asks people to check her scheduling options before booking. Her service is not for emergencies and she does not normally respond to messages on her usual break days.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps towards those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy works with the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies for sleep, anxiety and mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns that began in early relationships and how they show up now, helping people understand how to form steadier connections.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person’s needs. That means a collaborative process where techniques are adapted over time to what helps most.
The profile notes she works mostly remotely, so check the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose a calmer time of day for therapy and make follow-up between sessions simpler. Confirm the exact formats and scheduling details with the service when you arrange your sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with sleep problems, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain and many other concerns listed in her profile.
What kind of therapy style can I expect?
Her style combines clear listening with practical tools. Sessions may include working on values, changing unhelpful thoughts and exploring relationship patterns that affect wellbeing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience, including work in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services within the NHS and earlier placements in Portugal.
What credentials and base are listed?
She is registered with HCPC and practises from the United Kingdom according to the details in her profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and she can work with people internationally.
What session formats are offered?
The biography states she works remotely most of the time. Please confirm current session options and formats with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist arrangements.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's available times.