Cindi Santos

I am a Systemic Family Therapist and Social Counsellor working with teenagers (12+), adults, and families. With over eight years of professional experience across Portugal and Dubai, I support clients through emotional regulation, identity development, family conflict, life transitions, and complex relational dynamics.

I completed a 5-year accredited training in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice with the Portuguese Society of Family Therapy (EFTA-accredited). This training deeply shapes my understanding and evidence-based clinical approach. I integrate a range of modalities into my therapeutic work, including Systemic Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Conscious Parenting.

I work with clients experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, self-esteem and identity challenges, grief, and academic or work-related pressures. I also support families in strengthening communication, connection, and healthy boundaries, as well as parents navigating parenting stress, co-parenting, and conflict management. Within a relational and systemic framework, I address family patterns, relational dynamics, and body image or eating-related concerns, offering a collaborative, compassionate, and culturally sensitive approach.

My approach is warm, grounding, and deeply attuned. I provide a safe, non- judgmental space to explore emotions, understand patterns, and strengthen connections, helping clients build insight, resilience, and healthier relationships.