About Me

Natalia R. Moreira - English speaking psychologist in Rio de Janeiro.
Psychotherapist and relationship columnist.

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I've spoken English my whole life, since I was a kid, so it just came natural to me to start teaching English when I decided I wanted to start working - I was only 17 back then. I then got my first Bachelor's Degree in Languages at 22 and became a professional translator. However, ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to pursue a career path that would make a difference in people's lives, so in my mid 20's I started my studies to get my second Bachelor's Degree, this time in Psychology, my one true passion.

As I carried on with my studies in Psychology, I also became a postgraduate and experienced translator with over 3,000 hours of experience in simultaneous translation booths, books translated into English and Portuguese, and several experiences abroad, so I think I can say English is my 'second first' language.  

Today I am a full-time psychologist dully licensed in the greater area of Rio de Janeiro (CRP/RJ: 05/55911)  a body psychotherapist and a Biodynamics therapist. I am also a relationship columnist for Vênus Digital magazine, a postgraduate intern working with families and couples at Serviço de Psicologia Aplicada (SPA) in PUC-Rio university and my private practice is located downtown Rio de Janeiro, right next to the US Consulate.

I put my 2 professional backgrounds together in my practice to provide unique counseling services for English-speakers in Rio de Janeiro. My approach is fundamentally humanistic, so I emphatically accompany my patients as far as they are willing/able to go at each given time of the process using a non-directive approach. 

As a Psychologist, I am committed to the well-being of all my patients and go above and beyond to cater to their needs. I truly care for all of my clients, and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek. 

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Please find my qualifications below

Postgraduate studies: Familiy and Couples Therapy

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro - PUC-Rio

​Two-year course.

Specialization studies: Psycho-Organic Analysis

Ecole Française d'Analyse Psycho-Organic -EFAPO (France)

Centro Brasileiro de Formação em Análise Psico-Orgânica - CEBRAFAPO (Brazil)

​Three-year course

Undergraduate studies: Psychology - Bachelor's Degree

Universidade Santa Úrsula - USU.
   - Student teacher for Humanistic-Existential Psychology (3 semesters)
   - Student teacher for Behaviour-Cognitive Therapy (1 semester)

​Five-year course

Professional Training in Biodynamics Massage Therapy

Centro Brasileiro de Formação em Análise Psico-Orgânica - CEBRAFAPO
One year course