Wanderley Santos

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Hons degree in psychology, MSc and MA
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location_on London, U.K., WC1X 8NW
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About me

I am an online intercultural psychodynamic psychotherapist with over fifteen years of experience in the mental health sector. My focus is on addressing emotional difficulties and neurodiversity. Anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, lack of confidence, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, perfectionism, and self-sabotage are some of the issues I work with.

In my practice, I consider the intercultural aspects of each patient’s background, recognizing how race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, culture, nationality, disability, religion, and age can impact an individual’s well-being and mental health. I work with children, young people, and adults, and I also provide clinical supervision.

In addition to my private practice, I currently work as a counsellor at the Student Welfare and Support Service at the University of Oxford. I am a visiting lecturer in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths, University of London. Furthermore, I lead the In-Space, a supportive collective thinking environment for students at the Dutch Institute of Art (DAI) within ArtEZ University of the Arts.
 
I offer both long-term and short-term therapeutic processes and supervision services in English and Portuguese.

Training, qualifications & experience

After my degree in psychology and an MSc in clinical psychology in Brazil, my home country, I completed my retraining and requalification in the UK at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. I hold a master's degree in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, accredited by Essex University, and a qualification in intercultural psychodynamic psychotherapy. Additionally, I am requalified as a counsellor specializing in children and young people at Place2Be. I also possess a certificate in clinical supervision from the Guild of Psychotherapists.

I have extensive experience working with various emotional and mental health issues, as well as neurodiversity. Since I began my retraining in the UK, I have focused on helping individuals work through their mental health and well-being within the NHS, the public sector, and other organizations. I have extensive experience supporting higher education students, both in the UK and internationally, helping them navigate their unique challenges. I have experience teaching training courses for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. 

Member organisations

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BPC
British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)

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BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

British Psychoanalytic Council
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British Psychoanalytic Council

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Chemsex 

Kink Sex

Fees

£75.00 - £80.00
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

I am happy to discuss the fee during our initial free-charge conversation.

When I work

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We will discuss the timing during our free initial meeting.

46 Theobalds Road, London, U.K., WC1X 8NW

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Additional languages

Portuguese

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Zoom
Google Meet

Supervision

Online
Phone

I hold a certificate in clinical supervision issued by the Guild of Psychotherapists.

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