- Practical coping skills
- Attachment-informed care
- English and Portuguese
About Andreia
Dr. Andreia Santo offers calm, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by jealousy and related worries. She meets people where they are and helps them put words to what they feel. She aims to make sessions straightforward and practical with a focus on what will help day to day.
Andreia trained in Portugal and holds HCPC registration. She has 16 years of experience working in a range of services, including Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services within the NHS. This background gave her experience with assessments and helping people manage strong emotions and difficult life events.
Her work draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas. In practice this means talking through patterns of thinking, noticing how feelings show up in the body, and trying small changes between sessions to test what helps.
Sessions are conversational and aim to be clear and practical. She uses tools to build coping skills, reduce unhelpful thinking, and improve communication. The aim is to help people feel more in control of jealous thoughts and their impact on daily life.
Andreia works mostly remotely and sees people internationally. She asks people to use the platform to start therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and book sessions according to her calendar. Her approach is warm and curious, with an emphasis on helping people reconnect with self-compassion and clearer choices.
Andreia trained in Portugal and holds HCPC registration. She has 16 years of experience working in a range of services, including Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services within the NHS. This background gave her experience with assessments and helping people manage strong emotions and difficult life events.
Her work draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas. In practice this means talking through patterns of thinking, noticing how feelings show up in the body, and trying small changes between sessions to test what helps.
Sessions are conversational and aim to be clear and practical. She uses tools to build coping skills, reduce unhelpful thinking, and improve communication. The aim is to help people feel more in control of jealous thoughts and their impact on daily life.
Andreia works mostly remotely and sees people internationally. She asks people to use the platform to start therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and book sessions according to her calendar. Her approach is warm and curious, with an emphasis on helping people reconnect with self-compassion and clearer choices.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting controlled by them, and then clarify what matters so they can take small steps towards those values. It can be useful when jealousy leads to avoidance or repeated arguments. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape patterns in close relationships now, helping people understand fears of abandonment or mistrust and try different ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, offering practical strategies to test and change unhelpful thinking that can fuel jealousy.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which ideas and tools to use, adjusting methods based on goals and what feels most helpful. Sessions are flexible and evolve as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between meetings. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings for talking or opt for shorter sessions when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals use online work to offer consistent, focused support that fits more easily around everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people coping with jealousy alongside issues like anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, grief, addiction and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, using exercises and reflection to change unhelpful patterns and build new coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working in a variety of services, including roles within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the NHS.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the HCPC and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check session details and scheduling when you enquire.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's calendar.