Who this therapy is for
Online therapy may help Brazilians abroad who are experiencing:
anxiety, distress, or a sense of not belonging;
cultural adaptation difficulties;
family conflicts across distance;
loneliness or emotional isolation;
repetitive relationship patterns;
the psychological impact of migration;
trauma, rupture, or emotional instability;
the wish to better understand their own history.
This is not a space for quick formulas. It is a space for deep emotional work.
Therapeutic approach
My work is based on psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
This means that suffering is not treated only as a set of symptoms to be controlled, but as the expression of an emotional, relational, and unconscious history that needs to be heard.
I do not work with standardized protocols such as CBT or EMDR. When these approaches seem more appropriate, this can be discussed carefully.
My clinical focus includes psychological trauma, attachment patterns, family relationships, emotional dependency, self-esteem, repetition of relational patterns, and persistent emotional suffering in adult life.
How to get started
The first step is an introductory conversation of up to 40 minutes, with no obligation to begin ongoing therapy.
In this conversation, we can understand your situation, your time zone, and whether online psychotherapy with me is the right fit.
Sessions are held online, by video, in Portuguese.
I work with Brazilians living in different countries and time zones, including Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania, depending on schedule availability.
Credentials and professional registration
I am Bruna Lima, a psychologist registered in Brazil.
My clinical work is grounded in psychoanalysis, with training connected to institutions such as Instituto SEDES Sapientiae and the Brazilian Psychoanalytic Society of São Paulo — SBPSP.
I have over 10 years of clinical experience working with adults, especially in issues related to trauma, emotional bonds, relational patterns, self-esteem, and persistent psychological suffering.
Professional registration: CRP 06/130409
Professional regulation: Conselho Federal de Psicologia — CFP
Format: online therapy for Brazilians abroad and in-person psychotherapy in São Paulo, Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Can Brazilians living abroad do online therapy with a Brazilian psychologist?
Yes. Brazilians living abroad can do online psychotherapy in Portuguese with a psychologist registered in Brazil, as long as the work follows professional ethical standards and protects clinical confidentiality.
Does online therapy work for people living in another country?
Yes. Online therapy can offer continuity and depth, especially for Brazilians who want to be heard in their own language and explore issues related to migration, identity, belonging, family, and emotional displacement.
Which time zones do you accommodate?
I work with Brazilians in different time zones, depending on schedule availability. During the introductory conversation, we can find the most suitable time according to the country where you live.
Are online sessions confidential?
Yes. Psychotherapy is protected by professional confidentiality, according to the ethical code of Psychology in Brazil. Online sessions are conducted by video, with attention to privacy and confidentiality.
Is online therapy covered by international health insurance?
This depends on your insurance provider. I can provide a professional receipt when needed, but reimbursement must be checked directly with your insurance company.
Schedule an introductory conversation
If you live outside Brazil and are looking for therapy in Portuguese, we can begin with an introductory conversation to understand your situation and evaluate the possibility of working together.
