Iúri Santos

Special fields: Clinical Psychology, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychological Assessment, Play Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

Age groups: Adults, children, adolescents

Consultations in Portuguese, English and Spanish

A clinical psychologist with a personalized and compassionate approach, offering support to children, adolescents, and adults facing emotional and psychological challenges throughout life. Therapy is viewed as a secure, confidential space where distress can be explored and transformed into growth, emotional balance, and healthier relationships.

With a psychodynamic orientation and a strong interest in relational psychoanalysis, Mentalization-Based Therapy, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, where the therapeutic relationship is placed at the heart of the healing process. These approaches help individuals deepen their understanding of their emotions, fostering new, reparative experiences.

With over a decade of experience in social education within community and institutional settings, there is a deep awareness of the relational and developmental roots of psychological suffering. Work with children and parents integrates play therapy and reflective parenting, providing a space where emotional expression and symbolic play help navigate complex feelings and relationships.


Academic Training and professional experience

Degree in Psychological Sciences and Master’s in Clinical Psychology (ISPA – Instituto Universitário de Ciências Psicológicas, Sociais e da Vida).

Provisional Member of the Order of Portuguese Psychologists (OPP) with registration number: 134049.

Postgraduate training in Psychodynamic Psychopathology and Relational Dynamics – PsiRelacional (ongoing)

Training in Grief Intervention for Specific Losses - InLuto (ongoing)

Advanced Course in Child-Centered Play Therapy – CRIAP

Advanced Specialization in CBT for Children and Adolescents – INSPSIC (ongoing)

Foundational training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) – Instituto AEDP Brasil (ongoing)

Degree in Social Education with more than a decade of experience as a social educator in community, educational, and residential settings.

Currently practicing in Lisbon.