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Lisbon & Porto · students
Therapy in English for international students in Portugal
Moving to Lisbon or Porto to study is exciting, and it can also be lonely, stressful and confusing. Lon Clinic offers online therapy in English with licensed psychologists, usually within the same week.
€35 first session · then €56 a session · Next available:
Next available · Lisbon time
See this week's timesWhat students talk to us about
- Homesickness and loneliness, especially in the first months
- Exam stress, deadlines and fear of failing
- Anxiety, panic attacks and trouble sleeping
- Culture shock and not feeling at home
- Relationships, including long-distance ones
- Low mood that doesn't go away
Read more: loneliness after moving abroad · culture shock.
Your university's support service
Many universities have their own psychological support. If you can use it, great. We are here if you prefer English, need help faster, or want to continue after their sessions end.
Prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| First session (50 min) | €35 |
| Following sessions | €56 a session |
You receive an invoice in your name for every session. Some student and travel insurance plans reimburse part of psychology sessions: check yours before you book.
Your psychologists
Dr. Sara Gamito
Psychologist · individual therapy
Works with adults through transitions, anxiety, emotional stress, self-esteem and personal growth.
Licensed by the Portuguese Board of Psychologists. Languages are confirmed when you book.
Book a first sessionDr. Carolina Rocha
Psychologist · couples therapy
Works with couples on communication, conflict and the relationship, including couples from different countries.
Book couples therapyHow it works
- Book a first session in the booking calendar.
- Join by video from your room, the library or anywhere private.
- Agree on a plan with your psychologist, and meet every week.
You and your psychologist are in the same time zone. The time you book is the time in Lisbon and Porto.
Is this legal?
Yes. Lon Clinic's psychologists licensed by the Portuguese Board of Psychologists (EU), seeing clients online from Portugal. Under EU Directive 2011/24/EU, telemedicine is provided in the Member State where the provider is established, which for us is Portugal. More on the rules.
In a crisis
Online therapy is not an emergency service. In Portugal, call 112 in an emergency, or SNS 24 (808 24 24 24, option 4) for psychological support, available in English, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Is it confidential? Will my university know?
No. Sessions are private and we don't share anything with your university.
Can I continue when I go back home?
Yes. If you live in the EU, you can keep the same psychologist online.
Do I need a referral?
No. You book directly.
Do the psychologists speak English?
Yes. All our psychologists are members of the Portuguese Board of Psychologists (Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses) and speak English. Sessions in Portuguese or Spanish are also possible.
Does online therapy work as well as in person?
For anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, research shows results similar to in-person therapy, as long as you have a stable connection and a private space.
More cities and guides: therapy in English across Europe.
Prefer Portuguese? Psicólogo português no estrangeiro.