Suzia Bolman

I am an experienced and skilled therapist with a clinical psychology background aiming to support you towards improving your wellbeing. I am from a multicultural background with a substantial life experience. This has guided me to develop an open mind towards life in general and to personal dilemmas in particular. My work is informed by two core personal values: *compassion, as a powerful tool to transmute emotion and to create a more joyful life. *equanimity, the awareness that I cannot control life unpredictability but I can control /choose the way I respond to it How can I help: *by listening without judgement and valuing the unique human being that you are *to investigate and understand emotions and behaviour patterns *to reflect on earlier interactions and see how they affect your present relationships *to work with trauma and disconnected parts of self *to work with the complex process of grief, loss and abandonment *to explore who you are and improve your self confidence and motivation toward life in general. *to offer creative ways to express difficult feelings and experiences as a way of processing and integrate them. I have extensive experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds in various settings. This includes Scotland-Glasgow where I worked for a generic counselling service delivering long term sessions and Mind in London offering short term therapy to NHS patients. I' ve been providing effective therapy sessions assisting clients experiencing among others depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, bereavement, motivation and self-esteem. In Lisbon, within the Hospital setting I delivered short term therapy for patients diagnosed with chronic disease. Additionally, I support clients in coping with life changes, acknowledging the healing power of resilience and strength in the face of adversity.

I qualified as a clinical Psychologist in 2007 in Lisbon at the Portuguese Institute of Applied Psychology. I have a Diploma in Person- Centred Counselling from Scotland in the UK I am registered with the: *British Psychological Society - MBPsS *British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - MBACP https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/386549/suzia-bolman/ My clinical work is supervised by a licensed supervisor, according to the BACP Ethical Framework for Counselling and Psychotherapy As a professional , I fully abide by the BPS and BACP Ethical Framework for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Anxiety Depression Trauma Sexual Abuse Bereavement Personality disorders Anger Attachment Addictions Menopause Interpersonal relationships Life changes Chronic disease Cultural issues Spirituality

How do I work My counselling approach is person-centred, emphasising deep listening and empathy as core conditions for healing. In addition I also incorporate cognitive and psychodynamic psychological models to effectively meet the individual needs of my clients. As a long-term mindfulness practitioner, I invite a gentle somatic and compassionate awareness to therapy sessions to connect and integrate the body and mind. Whether you have a specific goal or willing to explore an area of your life, I am here to help you, I do offer a safe space for reflection, where you can cultivate skills and develop coping strategies to improve your life. I am committed to treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Taking the first step towards a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, a I am committed to support you on that journey. .