Dr.ª Suzana Guedes

Academic Background

• PhD in Psychology, University of Huelva (Universidad de Huelva, Spain)

• Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA) in "Health, Personality, and Individual Differences", University of Huelva

• Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with Clinical Hospital Internship at Centro Hospitalar do Barlavento Algarvio (CHBA - Portimão)

• Specialties Certified by the Portuguese Board of Psychologists (OPP):

  • Specialist in Clinical and Health Psychology

  • Advanced Specialty in Psychotherapy

  • Advanced Specialty in Neuropsychology / Neurofeedback Intervention

• Advanced International Certifications:

  • Accredited EMDR Practitioner (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) by EMDR Portugal and EMDR Europe

  • Advanced Training in Clinical EMDR Applications: Complex Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Grief and Loss, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, Psychosomatic Illnesses, Ego States, Dissociative Disorders (DID), Recent Traumatic Events, and Infertility

  • Advanced Training in Brainspotting (Spanish Brainspotting Association)

  • Advanced Training in Clinical Neurofeedback

  • Clinical Training in Medical Hypnosis (Portuguese Society of Clinical Hypnosis and Motivation)

Professional Experience

• Clinical & Health Psychologist / Psychotherapist (Adolescents and Adults)

• Academic Research Fellow, University of Huelva (Personality, Psychological Assessment, and Treatment)

• Clinical Focus: Precision Psychology, Integrative Psychotherapy, Trauma and Dissociation, Neurofeedback, and Eating Disorders

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Leadership Roles in Scientific Societies:

  • Executive Board Member, European Society for Trauma and Dissociation (ESTD)

  • Executive Board Member, EMDR Portugal Association

• Scientific Research: Ongoing research in Eating Disorders, Psychological Trauma, and Dissociation, presenting regularly at international conferences

• Supervision & Mentorship: Official Clinical Supervisor for the Portuguese Board of Psychologists (OPP) and Accredited Corporate & Clinical Trainer

Main Areas of Practice

Integrative and Precision Psychology approach targeting the continuum of past precipitating factors, present therapeutic treatment, and future prevention:

• Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy Outpatient Consultations (Adolescents & Adults)

• Mood & Anxiety Disorders: Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Grief, and Bereavement

• Trauma & Dissociation: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Emotional Trauma, and Dissociative Disorders

• Eating Disorders & Bariatric Surgery: Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders and Core Psychologist in the Bariatric Surgery Multidisciplinary Team

• Psychosomatic Medicine & Chronic Illness: Psychosomatic Disorders, Chronic Pain Management, Psychological Support for Autoimmune Diseases, and Sleep Disorders

• Personality Disorders & Neurodevelopmental Care: Personality Disorders Management, ADHD Treatment using Neurofeedback Training

• Performance Optimization: Peak Performance Enhancement for Athletes, Executives, and Professionals