Founder & Director

Psychotherapist and Art Therapist.

[19:11, 10/05/2023] Jorge Venceslau: Catarina started her career as a Clinical Psychologist in the Departments of Psychology Evaluation and Hospital Internment Miguel Bombarda. 

She then took steps for ten years in the clinical intervention with children, adolescents and families at the Center for Family S

Psychotherapist and Art Therapist.

[19:11, 10/05/2023] Jorge Venceslau: Catarina started her career as a Clinical Psychologist in the Departments of Psychology Evaluation and Hospital Internment Miguel Bombarda. 

She then took steps for ten years in the clinical intervention with children, adolescents and families at the Center for Family Support and Parental Counseling at the IPSS "O Século" Foundation. 

Effective Member of the Portuguese Order of Psychologists Professional Card Nº 2713 

Effective Member Candidate of the Portuguese Society of Art Therapy Nº044/12 

Art Institutional Therapist credited by the Portuguese Society of Art Therapy CAP - Vocational Training Certificate of the IEFP - Institute for Employment and Vocational Training Postgraduate 

Course on "Child Abuse: Repercussions" - Lisbon Medical School Interview, …

[19:14, 10/05/2023] Jorge Venceslau: Catarina's career is like a beautiful tapestry, woven with threads of clinical psychology, art therapy, and a passion for helping others. She began her journey as a Clinical Psychologist, working in the Departments of Psychology Evaluation and Hospital Internment Miguel Bombarda. From there, she spent ten years working in clinical intervention with children, adolescents, and families at the Center for Family Support and Parental Counseling at the IPSS "O Século" Foundation.

Catarina's dedication to her profession is evident in her many accomplishments, including being an Effective Member of the Portuguese Order of Psychologists and a candidate for the Portuguese Society of Art Therapy. She is also an Art Institutional Therapist credited by the Portuguese Society of Art Therapy, with a Vocational Training Certificate from the IEFP - Institute for Employment and Vocational Training.

As a trainer in workshops and thematic seminars at the Portuguese Society of Art Therapy, Catarina shares her knowledge and expertise in the areas of creativity, psychopathology, clinical psychopathology, and art-psychotherapy, among others. Her publications in several journals of clinical intervention in Art Therapy and Psychotherapy demonstrate her commitment to advancing the field and helping others.

Catarina's life is like a beautiful work of art, created with passion, dedication, and a desire to make a positive impact on the world. Thank you, Catarina, for inspiring us all to use our talents and skills to help others and make the world a better place.To see: http://arte-terapia.com/revista/.

Certified in the Portuguese order of psychologists and in the Portuguese society of art therapy. 

https://www.ordemdospsicologos.pt/pt/membros (insert my name Catarina Capinha)

http://arte-terapia.com/formadores-spat/

Outdoor Adventure Coach

Octavio's life is like a thrilling adventure, full of excitement and discovery. Just as he grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of his small village in Portugal, his life has been shaped by his love for adventure, mountains, and green spaces. Like a true adventurer, Octavio has faced challenges head-on, includin

Outdoor Adventure Coach

Octavio's life is like a thrilling adventure, full of excitement and discovery. Just as he grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of his small village in Portugal, his life has been shaped by his love for adventure, mountains, and green spaces. Like a true adventurer, Octavio has faced challenges head-on, including serving as a military parachutist and founding his own adventure tourism company.

For 25 years, Octavio has been the fearless leader of countless expeditions, guiding clients through the rugged terrain of Portugal's mountains, rivers, and canyons. He is like a compass, providing direction and guidance, while his clients take the steps towards their own personal transformation. Octavio's passion for adventure and his commitment to safety have earned him the trust and respect of his clients, who return year after year to experience the thrill of his expeditions.

“I have three great passions in life,” Octavo says. “Nature, animals and people. I think that if we manage to harmonise these three aspects, we will be able to live in an almost perfect world.”

Today, Octavio puts his love of the outdoors and his vast experience as an adventure guide to work at Time to Be You, where he safely leads clients on adventures in Portugal’s wild spaces. 

HeartMath® Certified Trainer & Coach 

Certified NeuroChangeSolutions Consultant 

( personally trained by Dr. Joe Dispenza  )

Barbara Santos believes that her mission is to help people live from the heart, living healthier and happier lives.

Barbara dedicates herself wholeheartedly to support people who suffer from intense stress and moments o

HeartMath® Certified Trainer & Coach 

Certified NeuroChangeSolutions Consultant 

( personally trained by Dr. Joe Dispenza  )

Barbara Santos believes that her mission is to help people live from the heart, living healthier and happier lives.

Barbara dedicates herself wholeheartedly to support people who suffer from intense stress and moments of overwhelmed. She helps them get their power back, reduce stress, boost their energy levels and resilience, so they can reach their highest potential and thrive.

Barbara has +18 years of experience in the corporate world, 17 of which were in the market leading telecommunication companies. 

During her journey as a Marketing & Communications Team Manager, Barbara felt the need to look for tools that could help her manage the high levels of stress associated with the corporate world and unleash her highest potential. Her search led her to find powerful tools and to discover her real passion to teach those tools to others. 

Since 2010, Barbara has been delivering workshops to well-renowned organizations and individuals, having helped hundreds of people from all over the world to become the best version of themselves.

In 2015 and 2016, she had the pleasure to have become the first Portuguese HeartMath® Certified Coach and the first Portuguese HeartMath® Certified Trainer.

Since 2018, Barbara has been having the privilege to be a Team Leader / Group Lead at numerous international events with the lecturer, author and researcher Dr. Joe Dispenza.

In 2020, Barbara also had the honor to have been personally trained by Dr. Joe Dispenza, having become the first Portuguese Certified NeuroChangeSolutions Consultant.

With a powerful set of science-based tools, Barbara passionately supports people transform their lives, so they can reach their full potential.  

Mentor & Outdoor Guide

Douwe's life is like a thrilling bike journey, full of adventure and discovery. Just as he embarked on a 3500-kilometre journey from the Netherlands to Portugal, he has taken on new challenges and explored new places throughout his life. Douwe's passion for adventure and his willingness to embrace the unknown have le

Mentor & Outdoor Guide

Douwe's life is like a thrilling bike journey, full of adventure and discovery. Just as he embarked on a 3500-kilometre journey from the Netherlands to Portugal, he has taken on new challenges and explored new places throughout his life. Douwe's passion for adventure and his willingness to embrace the unknown have led him to discover new things and meet new people along the way.

As a Social Work graduate, Douwe understands the importance of being in nature and living in a way that aligns with our core values. He believes that people are helped by being surrounded by a supportive community and facing challenges with a solid foundation of values. Douwe's commitment to helping others and his love for nature make him a true adventurer, always seeking new ways to make a positive impact on the world.

In his free time, Douwe enjoys cooking and playing football, showing his passion for both creativity and physical activity. He is like a well-rounded athlete, with a strong mind and body, ready to take on any challenge that comes his way.

Thank you, Douwe, for inspiring us all to embrace the adventure of life and to live in a way that aligns with our core values. We look forward to seeing where your journey takes you next!