It’s ok not to be ok.
I can help you live a more fulfilled life, to build resilience and get in touch with your inner strengths. I can help you by giving you tools and pulling on your own resources. I can help you find your own tools for life, your ‘Tools to Be’.
It’s Ok to be me!
This is something I hear a lot from my clients at the end of the therapy and from students, when they finish their courses. Counselling gives people the empowerment for self-acceptance and self-compassion, contributing for higher levels of self-awareness and self-esteem.
This is one of the reasons I feel so passionate about my mission, what I do is more than working with people! After all, ‘we are all one’
I studied in the United Kingdom, University of Wales – Trinity Saint Davies. I have been helping people in the UK and in Portugal since 2017.
I have also been teaching Counselling courses since 2019.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and also a Member of the European Association for Counselling (EAC).
I am also specialised in Bereavement Counselling, being a volunteer for Cruse Bereavement Care, since 2017.
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QUALIFICATIONS
From Novembro 2016 to June 2020 –- Foundation Degree in Counselling, University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD)
February 2022 –Associate Fellow (AFHEA) for teaching and learning support in Higher Education. Fellowship reference: PR235853 .
February 2012 – Pós-graduação em Empreendedorismo Social, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto.
October 2003 – Degree in Architecture, Faculdade de Arquitetura da Universidade do Porto, Portugal
Where do you practice?
Clínica de Saúde e Bem Estar, Clínica SBE Braga.
Rua Serge Reggiani, nº3 Fraião
4715-586 Braga
Clínica Saúde in the City – SITC Lisboa
Rua Marques de Fronteira, 113, Piso 4
Avenida Novas, Lisboa
I also work online, using secure technology to make sure that our sessions are safe and confidential.
Mobile number: +447968986595
Who do you help?
I also work with groups and offer corporate and teambuilding workshops on resilience, wellbeing and stress management.
How many sessions do you recommend?
6 is the minimum I would recommend but it depends on your needs and goals.
Do I have to sign anything?
Yes, a Counselling Agreement. I offer a 15-30min free online session, to explain the Counselling Agreement and clarify anything or answer any questions related to the therapy.
There is no commitment to continue with the sessions after this first one. If the client chooses so, I will send the document via e-mail, to be signed and returned.
How to make an appointment?
Otherwise, you can send me an email (ana@toolstobe.com). Please feel free to ask any questions about my practice.
It’s ok not to be ok.
Ana S. Machado
It is possible to cope with difficult life events if we develop the right coping skills. Whatever the challenge is, it is possible to reconnect with our true selves and improve relationships with others.
