Andreia Sousa Fortes, NCPS
Empathetic counsellor focusing on personal stories
Details
| Name | Andreia Sousa Fortes |
|---|---|
| Credentials | NCPS |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | NCPS |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Portuguese |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Andreia
Andreia Sousa Fortes is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She holds NCPS accreditation and has four years of professional experience. Andreia speaks English and Portuguese and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief.
She supports those affected by trauma and abuse, and people working through addictions or difficulties with eating and sleeping. Andreia also helps with self-esteem and coping with life changes. She aims to meet each person with respect and sensitivity.
Background and approach
Her way of working is collaborative and tailored. Sessions focus on the stories people bring and the practical steps they can try between meetings. Conversations are shaped around each person’s priorities and pace, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
Andreia draws on Narrative ideas alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She pays attention to attachment patterns and the relationship dynamics that matter in daily life. This helps surface patterns that keep problems repeating and creates space for new options.
Clients can expect a calm, direct style that balances listening with small, actionable tasks. Andreia encourages gradual changes that fit into busy lives. She invites people to try different ways of coping and to reflect on what feels most useful for them.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Andreia works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Andreia among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Andreia among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Andreia among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Andreia among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Andreia among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Andreia among the ways she works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Andreia among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Andreia among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Andreia among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Andreia among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Andreia among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Andreia among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Andreia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Andreia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and focused therapies work online
Andreia blends Narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-based thinking in her online work. Narrative approaches look at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships, helping them rewrite unhelpful patterns. ACT focuses on values and small, practical actions to live a fuller life even when unpleasant feelings remain. Attachment-based thinking explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and coping styles.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Andreia works collaboratively to decide which methods fit each person’s goals and preferences. She may draw more on narrative techniques in one session, then use ACT exercises or attachment-focused questions in the next, depending on what seems most useful.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful when visual cues matter and helps deepen conversations. Phone sessions can be quicker or suit those with lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for short check-ins or when a written format helps reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions. Other areas include self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and narrative-informed, with practical techniques from ACT and CBT. She listens to personal stories and helps identify small steps to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional experience working in the UK and is registered with NCPS. Her work has included clients dealing with trauma, grief and addiction.
Where is she based and how is registration shown?
She is based in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as her credential. The NCPS notation is presented as supplied.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Formats give different ways to connect depending on practical needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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