Dr. Ivone de Guadalupe Reis
Clinical Psychologist
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish, French and Italian
Professional Licenses
DHA (Dubai Health Authority): Clinical Psychologist.
OPP (Portuguese Psychology Society): Psychologist Specialist in Clinical and Health Psychology.
OPP (Portuguese Psychology Society): Supervisor of Clinical and Health Psychologists.
Professional Associations memberships and certifications
EFPA European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations.
APA American Psychological Association.
AEMDRP Associação EMDR Portugal.
EMDREA EMDR Europe Association.
ESTD European Society for Trauma & Dissociation.
With over 14 years of clinical experience, I am a seasoned Clinical Psychologist specializing in providing comprehensive mental health services to diverse populations.Currently, I serve as a Clinical Psychologist, having previously held positions as both a Clinical Psychologist, head of programs, and Clinical Director in Dubai, UAE.
My professional journey in the Middle East began in 2020 at ACPN Dubai branch, where I quickly rose to head the Critical Incident Program, designed to support corporation employees facing challenging circumstances, and had the chance to develop the trauma and grief program.
Educated at ISPA – Instituto Universitário de Ciências Psicológicas in Lisbon, Portugal, renowned for offering top-tier psychology programs in Europe, I have honed my skills Ivone de Guadalupe Reis, 2024 through extensive postgraduate training in various modalities including CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, Gottman Couple Therapy, Hypnosis, and recently in animal-assisted therapies.
My career in Portugal saw me as a Clinical Director and Consultant Clinical and Educational Psychologist within the Private Health System, where I led multidisciplinary teams and supervised junior and senior psychologists.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated proficiency in applying diverse therapeutic approaches to individuals of all ages and cultural backgrounds. My leadership experience, coupled with my personal qualities of kindness, empathy, and dedication, enables me to establish strong therapeutic alliances and support clients toward achieving optimal outcomes.
Moreover, my commitment to inclusivity is evidenced by my extensive work with the LGBTQIA+ community and other minority groups.
In addition to my professional endeavors, I am passionate about volunteering and have spearheaded initiatives such as establishing an online support group for Portuguese domestic abuse victims, which currently boasts more than 2000 participants, and offered services for health providers in the pandemic times, currently, I volunteer in an institution that offers adaptative horse riding to kids with special needs.
Fluent in Portuguese and English, with proficiency in Spanish and intermediate French, I am well-equipped to engage with clients from diverse linguistic backgrounds and provide culturally sensitive care.
