Dr.Med Diogo Bettencourt

General Practitioner

Medical Consultations, Advance Emergency & Trauma Training

Gynaecology/Obstetrics/Family Planning /Peadiatric & Maternal Health

Specialist in Scar Removal

Home Visits & Emergencies in the local Albufeira area.

Emergency Call Out number Tel: 91 8888 618

Dr. Ferry John Cornet

Dr. (Ac), M.D.(Ma), ND.
After basic medical training he specialized and graduated in Alternative Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. He is a registered N.D. Naturopath, practicing and teaching for over 25 years, he discovered a combination of disciplines beneficial for everyone. Called: Intensive Body Work , is a combination of Acupuncture, Acupressure, Reflexology, Massage, Chiropractic, Naturopathy, Alpha Biotics and Manipulation Techniques, as a unique and effective combination for all your health needs.

Dr. Jaime Reininho

UKRCP Reg. and MBACP (Accred.) Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Self-development, non-violent communication and parenting consultant

Dr. Jaime Reininho is a counsellor/psychotherapist qualified to Advanced Diploma level with over 6 years experience. He is registered with the UKRCP and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapies (BACP). He follows their Code of Ethics which includes having regular clinical supervision and respecting confidentiality. He is also a member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). He works as a consultant and trainer on self-development, non-violent communication, anger management, conflict resolution and parenting, and has extensive experience of working with individuals, couples and groups. Dr. Jaime Reininho is 53 years old, Portuguese, and has lived in the UK for 23 years.

Why counselling, psychotherapy and family therapy?

Life challenges can sometimes be hard to cope with on your own. To help you make sense of what is going on it can be useful to talk with somebody who will listen supportively; someone who can help you to change what you want to change and thus regain a sense of balance and wellbeing in your life. Through counselling you can come to know yourself better and explore the full range of your potential.

How he works

He will work in collaboration with you to help you identify your needs and goals and he will aim to empower you to find your own solutions to your difficulties.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
He works mainly with CBT which is widely accepted as an evidence-based, cost-effective psychotherapy for many disorders and increasingly is the therapy of choice of the NHS. In CBT we address negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviours in order to change the way we feel and so gain greater balance in life.

How he can help
He can help people in overcoming a variety of problems like:

• Depression
• Anxiety, worry, panic attacks, phobias
• Stress
• Challenging life circumstances like loss, bereavement, loneliness, unemployment, retirement, health problems, separation, financial difficulties, academic failure, etc.
• Low self-esteem, lack of confidence and assertiveness, indecisiveness, shyness, shame and guilt
• Stress after a traumatic event
• Anger management and expressing strong emotions in a safe and healthy way
• Family conflicts
• Marriage and relationship difficulties
• Sexual orientation
• Intercultural issues
• Personal identity
• Harassment and intimidation at work and job-related stress
• Suicidal thoughts
• Surviving childhood sexual, physical and emotional abuse

How he can help you with self-development
He provides counselling and training in areas like: knowing yourself better, looking after yourself better, coping with stress, non-violent communication, assertiveness and empathy, anger management, conflict resolution, art of listening, giving and receiving feedback. He works with individuals, couples, families on a sessional basis. He will also organise courses and workshops for groups, companies and institutions.

Parenting
He is a very experienced parenting consultant and can help you in areas like:

• Improving how you relate to your children/teenagers
• Making sense of  their behaviour
• Dealing with tantrums, anger and challenging behaviour
• Sorting out arguments and conflict in the family
• Shouting less and co-operating more
• Helping children’s self-esteem and confidence
• Living in multi-cultural families

Who for?

He provides counselling and coaching to individuals from to couples and to families. He works with equal ease in English or Portuguese. He can also offer counselling in French and Spanish.

First appointment

An initial consultation will allow him to learn about you and your particular situation. He will then make an assessment which he will discuss with you. A decision will then be made if it is possible to work together and, if so, an agreement will be made on what you would like to achieve and how to work towards that.

Duration and frequency

Counselling sessions usually last 50 minutes and are spaced to meet your needs, weekly, fortnightly or monthly. The duration of counselling is always very personal and this is usually discussed during the initial assessment and reviewed as appropriate. It can be short term, 1–12 sessions or longer term, lasting one year or more.

Cost

His standard fee is €45 per session.

Shirley Emilio

Colonic Hydrotherapy


Shirley Emilio is a Registered Nurse, a beauty and anti-ageing specialist and
Colon Hydrotherapist. As a child she can remember her father always
repeating that old saying 'Without health people have nothing'.
Shirley was involved in high dependency care, nursing people with terminal illness, disabilities from accidents, and clients with psychological problems. Basic nursing care was essential for these people and she saw first hand how important health was and this then lead her to the other end of the equation, making people look and feel better about themselves in the health, wellness and beauty sector. From improving her own skincare with Crystal Clear, a brand she is passionate about due to the research that the company continues to do, her journey took her to understanding the importance of continued learning about the integration of health and beauty. This has lead to a deeper interest in other areas within the anti-aging and lifestyle field. Shirley has sought out the best, working with recognised authorities and reputable training organisations which she feels are the keys for anyone wanting to promote the highest standards in whatever area they are interested in.
It is a fact that everyone wants to look good and feel good. Yet often people, even
within the health and beauty profession, take even less care of their own health, appearance, weight or skincare while advising others on how they can improve theirs. Basically, we all get caught up in so many things which results in leading a life out of balance and at the levels of stress which our body is unable to cope with and fail to recognise the signs of.

Shirley works from The Body and Skincare Centre in Pera and Centro Pacifico in Albufeira. If you have any questions please call Shirley on 917 568 851

Alison Blair - TFTdx

Psychotherapist

Alison Blair brings many years of experience and training to her new practice. She is the first therapist to practice the 'Power Therapy of 21st Century' - TFT Diagnostics in Portugal and the first to offer TFT Algorithm Training to those keen enough to want to learn more about this extraordinarily effective therapy.
Her impressive array of qualifications are a testament to her dedication and drive. Although initially practicing as a traditional Psycologist, Alison has always taken an interest in progressive therapeutic approaches, and has constantly broadened and updated her skills. This experience and knowledge enables Alison to rapidly address a wide range of issues including:
trauma, stress, anxiety, phobias, fears, grief, panic attacks, negative behavior, depressed mood, addiction, weight gain, obesity, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, sexual problems, loss of direction, identification of toxins, self sabotaging behavior, fear of public speaking, physical pain, migraine, stress related high blood pressure, inability to focus, performance enhancement, self limiting behavior, addiction to nicotine & caffeine, chocoholic, jealousy, rage, anger, shopaholic, claustrophobic, agoraphobic, sleep deprivation, nightmares, guilt, shame, low self esteem, aggression, dogs, motorways, driving, swimming, water, getting old, becoming ill, falling, losing a loved one, darkness, travel, hospitals, needles, dentists, doctors and more and more……

Alison firmly believes that if you want something with a passion, you can make it happen. She is able to assist you to make the necessary changes that enable you to succeed. If you want to lose weight, become a non-smoker, conquer fears or phobias, increase self confidence, eradicate self-restricting limitations, develop empowering behaviours, improve sports performance, improve personal effectiveness or simply learn how to Attain Health, Wealth and Happiness

Lindsey Hanson

cert. ECBS, MBTER

Lindsey became a passionate convert to the Bowen Technique after suffering a bad back injury during the onslaught of Hurricanes in Central Florida during the summer of 2004. Then needing 2 back braces just to walk & suffering from a 2.5 inch disparity in the level of her shoulders she was advised to go to a Bowen practitioner. Luckily enough, there was a lady practicing in nearby Orlando.

After the first session, Lindsey was amazed at how strong her back felt & her 2.5 inch lopsided-ness had disappeared! All the more amazing as she had lain on the treatment table silently pleading with the therapist to stay in the room & do more “hands on”, finding as many first time Bowen clients do, she was rather skeptical of the gentleness of the moves & quizzical of the therapist leaving the room… how could that help???

But help it did & even more than that, Lindsey walked out of the room that day knowing what she was going to become & set about immediately training as a Bowen Therapist with the Bowen Research & Training Institute of Florida, using the technique on friends & family initially.

The following year saw a major rethink personally and professionally, Lindsey and her partner decided to leave their life in Florida & re-locate to Portugal. Lindsey knew it was time to be a Bowen practitioner full time. However in order to have access to ongoing training & keep her accreditation current, Lindsey retrained in the UK, whilst also studying Anatomy & Physiology, taking her understanding and experience of the technique to a higher level.

Nayma Maddah

Nayma Maddah has been practicing Reiki since 2005. Alongside her Reiki therapy she has become fascinated by other emotional healing therapies and this has led to her learning about Past Life Regression Therapy for a deeper understanding. Nayma gains great satisfaction from being able to help people find a balance in mind, body and spirit.

Nayma Maddah practica Reiki desde 2005.  Para além do Reiki, Nayma ficou fascinada por otras terapias de cura emocional, que a levaram a fazer Terapia de Regressão, para uma compreensão mais profunda da vida presente. Para a Nayma é muito importante ayudar as pessoas a encontrarem o equilibrio do corpo, da mente e do espírito.

 

Which conditions can Reiki help?

It is possible to heal at any level of being: physical, mental, emotional or spiritual. Reiki healing can be given anywhere at any time. The practitioner is a channel which the energy is drawn through by the need or imbalance in the recipient. This is done by hands-on healing. Reiki flows to the areas of need soothing pain and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Reiki restores balance in one’s life.

O Reiki cura a nivel físico, mental, emocional e espiritual. Pode  aplicar-se em qualquer momento e em qualquer lugar.
O Reiki purifica, dissolve bloqueios emocionais, reforça e restabelece os circuitos normais da energia. Facilita o fluxo da força vital necessária ao reequilíbrio do organismo.
A energia flui através das mãos da terapeuta e é captada pela pessoa que a recebe em função das suas necessidades, sem interacção entre as energias individuais de cada um. O Reiki restaura o equilibrio na nossa vida.

Healing through Regression Therapy

The benefits of regression therapy extend far beyond the clearing of symptoms. Often the result is healing at all levels: physical, emotional and spiritual. Regression therapy allows you to go back through time by using a form of light hypnosis, where the recipient is in control at all times. The recalling of past events may lead to understanding difficulties in the present. Through the process of remembering, symptoms diminish, and a strong sense of relaxation and well-being often emerges. Even past life memories can be elicited by these exercises, and regular practice will enhance your physical and emotional health and open up spiritual vistas that can bring new meaning to your life.

Douglas Ballard

Energy Practitioner & Medium

After a dramatic introduction to the world of Energy Douglas began the long process ofstudy and learning which not only taught him about the history and practise of natural energy healing but also just how special and powerful his gift was. As his energy healing grew stronger and more directed, so too did his power as a medium, and over the past many years this has really come to the forefront.Douglas's natural energy healing gifts have taken him on an International path, demonstrating and training healers in Austria, England and Portugal

Roma Vandenberg

• Registered Champi Head Massage Therapist