Dr. Mayra Spaniol

Experienced, competent and compassionate Psychotherapist with training from Brazil and the UK. Focused in supporting you in finding the necessary tools to improve your life.

About Me

I am an English speaking Brazilian therapist, and I have been a clinical psychologist since 2011, and a researcher carrying out scientific work and publications since 2013, during my PhD at the University of Birmingham – UK, and post-doctorate position at Mackenzie University – São Paulo. I work with therapy in both English and Portuguese.

My approach as a psychotherapist involves my background in science, valuing effectiveness and outcome-focused psychotherapy. Empathy and compassion are also a central focus within the psychotherapy process, where I seek to support you in your process of finding the necessary tools to improve your quality of life.

Individual Therapy

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and have a short course in Gestalt Therapy. I also have years of work in research and practice with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My core services are Assessment and Online Psychotherapy (CBT) in English and Portuguese. I work with all ages and genders, especially adolescents and adults and the LGBTQ+ community.

Together, we seek to identify and offer alternatives to the patterns of behavior and thoughts that can lead to suffering, finding empowerment and inner strength with a positive approach.

Please reach out and contact me to clarify any questions, I am available for online consultations. Click here for more about my research on online therapy.

Scope of Practice

Attention Deficit Disorders

Adjusting to Life Transitions

Anxiety Didorders

Autism and Developmental Difficulty

Depression

Behavioural and Emotional Problems

Emotional Overwhelm

Self-Love and Self-esteem

Stress Management

Trauma

Expat-living

Others

Degrees & Certificates

Postdoctoral Researcher – Mackenzie Presbyterian University, São Paulo, Brazil

2017 – 2021

PhD in Psychology, University of Birmingham – Birmingham, United Kingdom

2013 – 2017

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist – Center for Studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, São Paulo

2017 – 2018

Licensed clinician on the application and scoring of the ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)

2015

Gestalt in Action – The Gestalt Centre, London UK

2011

Licensed Psychologist (clinical, educational, organizational) – Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil

2007 – 2011

“Mayra consistently exhibits professionalism, insight, and eloquence. She has adeptly guided me through strategies to manage negative self-talk and address childhood trauma. Her remarkable memory for even the minutest details about me enhances our sessions, creating the comforting illusion of confiding in a profoundly wise friend. Inspired by my transformative experience, I recommended her to two of my closest friends, who have since begun therapy with her and share my enthusiasm. Our sessions with Mayra are highly anticipated, and we deeply appreciate her dedication and support. Thank you, Mayra, for all that you do!”

C., Australia

“I have worked with Mayra as her patient for some time and I have learned a lot about myself and the way I deal with the emotional aspect. Mayra gave me tools that allowed me to identify challenging situations, to address my feelings considering others and myself too and helped me to gain confidence to move forward and be a better version of myself.”

B., UK

“I started having psychotherapy sessions at the end of last year, she understood me on many issues and helped me with most of them, what she helped me the most was about a lot of insecurity that I had, we worked around several past and ongoing traumas. It was a healing process, the best for sure!!”

R., Brasil

“Mayra is very easy to connect with, she is very relatable and she puts you at ease. Her empathetic style, makes it all the easier to open up about what issues one is dealing with. I would recommend Mayra if you are in need of a therapist to help you uncover answers to what may be troubling you.”

A., Ireland

Price & Info

Individual Psychotherapy sessions cost 220 Brazilian reais. They generally have a duration of 50-60 minutes and take place weekly or fortnightly at a set time. I offer a free first-time 15min consultation call.

There are some reduced price vacancies for those on a low income or experiencing a financial downturn, but there may be a waiting time for these. Please contact me so we can discuss what options are available.

Contact

mayramspaniol@gmail.com

Whatsapp +55 11963030427

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