How I work
I'm João Maia, Clinical Psychologist at Clínica da Vila. My work focuses on promoting personal development, building resilience, and understanding the psychological vulnerabilities we all face at some point.
I work with people who want to improve their sporting, artistic, academic or professional performance, helping them identify the inner resources they already have and develop the ones they still need. I also support people going through prolonged stress, personal crisis or interpersonal conflict, with careful listening and practical tools adapted to each context.
"Performance starts from within. Before technique, there needs to be space to think, feel and trust yourself again."
I believe in collaborative psychotherapy, where pace and goals are defined together. I adapt each intervention to the life stage of the person who comes to me, taking care to make the appointment a safe, clear and productive space.
