Dr. Virgílio Baltasar

Academic Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, University of Madeira (UMa)

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD)

• Professional Board Certifications (OPP): Specialist in Clinical and Health Psychology & Specialist in Neuropsychology [Clinical Neurofeedback] by the Portuguese Psychologists Association

• Advanced Training & Postgraduate Qualifications in Neuromodulation & Trauma:

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Bio and Neurofeedback (CESUGA)

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Brain Mapping / Quantitative EEG - qEEG (CESUGA)

  • Postgraduate Diploma in EMDR Psychotherapy (UNED) and Advanced Training with the Spanish EMDR Psychotherapy Association

  • Advanced Training in Clinical Neurofeedback (Spanish Bio and Neurofeedback Society & Spanish Psychological Trauma Association)

  • Advanced Training in Brainspotting (Trauma and Grief Psychology Center)

  • Certified Training in Infra-Low Frequency (ILF / EEG Info) and Infra-Slow Fluctuation (ISF / Infraslow Associates) Neurofeedback

  • Training in Transcranial Photobiomodulation and Laser Therapy (Neuronic / Quietmind Foundation & Brazilian Laser Society)

Professional Experience

• Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist & Neuromodulation Specialist

• Public Health Appointments: Clinical & Health Psychology Consultations for Adolescents (ages 10+) and Adults at ULS Algarve

Scientific & Academic Activity

• University Teaching: Former Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Madeira

• Scientific Research: Active researcher specializing in Psychotraumatology, Neuromodulation, and Neurofeedback

Main Areas of Practice

• Combined Psychological Intervention (Psychotherapy & Neuromodulation):

  • Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology Consultations for Adolescents (10 years and older) and Adults

  • Assessment and Treatment of Psychological Trauma and PTSD (using EMDR and Brainspotting)

  • Advanced Clinical Neurofeedback Protocols (ILF, ISF, Biofeedback) and Transcranial Photobiomodulation

  • Integrated Management of Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Sleep Disturbances, and Emotional Dysregulation

lescents (from age 10) and adults.