Dr.ª Cláudia Bento

Academic Education

• Postgraduate Degree in Integrative Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Portuguese Association of Behavioral, Cognitive, and Integrative Therapies (APTCCI, Lisbon)

• Degree in Psychology (Pre-Bologna) (Clinical Psychology Spec. in Cognitive-Behavioral, Cognitive, and Systemic Psychology), Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Lisbon

Professional Activity

• Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist (Adults and Young Adults)

• Trainer and Training Consultant

• Philosophy for Children Trainer, Extracurricular Activities at Agrupamento de Escolas Professora Laura d'Ayres (Associação Ensinar a Sorrir)

• Clinical Psychologist & Team Coordinator (Assessment, Training, and Multidisciplinary Staff Coordination), Casa de Repouso Senhora da Guia (2007–2014)

• Guest Lecturer, Postgraduate Course in "Continuous Care – Integrated Health Approach", School of Health Sciences of Beja

• Academic Internship, Continuous Care Team at Odivelas Health Center (Geriatic, Rehabilitation, Palliative, and Continuing Care)

• Academic Internship, Community Service at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon

Scientific / Teaching Activity

• Lectures & Seminars, Postgraduate Course in "Continuous Care – Integrated Health Approach" (ESSBeja):

  • Seminar: "Teamwork: Organization and functioning of multidisciplinary teams"

  • Seminar: "Communication: The key to teamwork"

  • Panelist: "Clinical Cases"

Main Areas of Practice

• Integrative Psychotherapy & Psychological Counseling:

  • Anxiety and Depression Symptoms: Excessive worry, concentration difficulties, panic attacks, sleep disorders, lack of motivation, isolation, despondency, irritability, and guilt

  • Psychological Suffering & Life Events: Psychological trauma, illness, grief/bereavement (loss of a family member or pet), separation, infidelity, and workplace harassment (mobbing)

  • Problematic Behaviors: Procrastination, self-sabotage, and substance use/addictions

  • Identity and Meaning-of-Life Crises: Identity shifts, self-knowledge, and personal development

  • Personality & Life Pattern Issues: Recurrent painful life patterns and difficult-to-change behavior schemes