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BIO

About me…

My name is Tania Pontes and I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with a background in Clinical Psychology, with many years of experience helping people overcome mental health difficulties triggered by life challenges. I have gained experience and honed my skills in a range of effective therapeutic approaches working over the years in the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom and more recently in private practice in La Linea de La Concepcion (Spain) and Gibraltar. I offer therapy in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
    (University of Southampton, United Kingdom, 2017)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions
    (University College London, United Kingdom, 2015)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice
    (Middlesex University, United Kingdom, 2014)
  • Degree in Clinical Psychology (5 years)
    (University of Madeira, Portugal, 2009)

Professional experience

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist in private practice

Since April 2022 to the present date

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist working remotely

for the UK agency CAMHS Professionals - One Bright – online therapies
Since December 2020 to December 2021

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist in Italk

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Since September 2016 to August 2019

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner at Lambeth Talking Therapies Service

South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Since September 2014 to August 2016

Honorary Assistant Psychologist at Lambeth Talking Therapies Service

South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Since September 2012 to February 2013

Mental Health Worker in a Psiquiatric Hospital and Mental Health Assessment Team

Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Since March 2013 to March 2014

Trainee Clinical Psychologist at Lar Donaolga, Red Cross Portugal,

Delegation of Madeira, Portugal
Since November 2009 to November 2010

Internship in Clinical Psychology in the High School of APEL

Madeira, Portugal
Since October 2008 to July 2009