Way Out

How's your sleep? Many people wake up in the morning still tired. They sleep badly, they have poor quality sleep that doesn't allow them to get the rest they need. And it's happening to people of all ages, even children. This has a negative impact on their performance, well-being and physical health.   In this episode, I share with you some small habits you can develop that will start to make a di...

Panic attacks start suddenly, out of the blue, with no clear reason. And when they start, they seem to have come to stay. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can learn to stop having panic attacks.   This is the topic I'm bringing you this week. The content shared in this podcast does not dispense with the need to consult a counsellor. Website:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: @lis...

Living under pressure is not normal. But it's so common that it is regarded as something we have to live with. At LisboaCounselling, we help you to use Mindfulness tools as a lifestyle, in a natural and balanced way. Because it is possible to reduce your pressures and improve your well-being and health.  Talk to me. Your well-being doesn't have to wait. Website:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?la...

Procrastination starts almost without being noticed. But it quickly becomes a habit that you can't seem to get rid of.   This is the topic I'm bringing you this week. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: @lisboa.counselling.en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com

In this episode, I'm going to talk about psychological violence. The kind that doesn't show, that doesn't leave bruises, that doesn't make you go to the hospital. The kind you can't share with anyone because no one would understand... or believe it. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: @lisboa.counselling.en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasant...

In this episode, I'm going to share with you how you can overcome anxiety by taking the opposite route, in its main characteristics.   And I'm bringing you a special offer to celebrate this episode number 100. During this week, you can get a voucher for 50% off your first two counselling sessions. Request your voucher by message or email.   Limited session slots. Send me your message today.   Get...

Fostering your own well-being is not about being lazy or selfish. It's a discipline that helps you perform better and be happier. This is the theme I'm bringing you in this episode. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: @lisboa.counselling.en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com

Mindfulness is very popular. In reality, though, what is it good for? What benefits can you get from practising Mindfulness? Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: @lisboa.counselling.en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com

‘’Living Together‘’, a programme designed to help you build a relationship with deeper bond and intimacy, a relationship that endures and survives crises. For eight weeks, one hour a week.

Do you have a problem you'd like to change, but don't think you can? This is common for many people. However, the ‘impossible’ often just needs different tools and strategies. Or, rather, a different lifestyle. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: @lisboa.counselling.en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounse...

Is shouting, or being shouted at, normal? Lots of people live a shouting pattern, whether they are parents with young children, families with only adults, work teams or even friends. And this happens in all social classes, without exception. Unlike what you might think, this isn't that difficult to change. In this episode, I'll help you understand how you can change that, whether you're the one sh...

For the third year in a row, I've been awarded by the GHP Mental Health Awards. In this episode, I'll share with you what they're saying of me this time. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: @lisboa.counselling.en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com

A pet can be much more than just companionship. Having pets can become a source of well-being and even healing, for you and for them. In this episode, I share with you several areas that can be impacted by having a pet. If you have a pet, or would like to, this episode is for you.  Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: @lisboa.counselling.en Linkedin: htt...

Most people are exhausted. And it's not exhaustion caused by having made great physical efforts, but by having their mind on autopilot all the time. This causes enormous wear and tear and prevents you from building your own well-being. The practice of Mindfulness helps you to unburden your mind, promote your inner balance and develop a much healthier and more enjoyable lifestyle. Get in touch with...

Burnout, can be unnoticed. Most people who are suffering from burnout don't realise it. When the crisis hits and a diagnosis is made, burnout has already been burning for a long time. That's why it's important to know what burnout looks like, its symptoms and the subtleties it causes. And one of those subtleties is the increasing difficulty in planning, in making all your tasks fit into your day....

Is ‘positive’ enough to raise well balanced and happy children? More and more people are using this idea of positive education. But many of these people are leaving gaps in the child's development, which will continue to be lacunae in vital areas when they become adults. Many young adults who have been brought up with this philosophy are showing terrible difficulties with self-management, low resi...

It doesn't have to be based on facts or real problems. But it affects most people and has heavy consequences in all areas of life, including physical health. In this episode I'll tell you a little about what goes on behind the scenes of anxiety. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: @lisboa.counselling.en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/...

Understanding which approach or therapy is best for you before you start can be difficult.   In this episode, I'm going to share with you some differences between counselling and psychotherapy that will help you understand which approach will help you find what you want.

Most couples who seek my help don't have a serious problem, but it's their differences, sometimes apparently unimportant trivial things, that are driving them to breaking point. Because these little things, which in themselves wouldn't be a problem, due to their constant repetition and the wear and tear they cause, make the relationship unsustainable. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://...

Shopaholism can be very subtle, so subtle that it goes unnoticed. It's easy to get caught up in it without even realising it.  But this habit greatly reduces well-being, life quality and even physical health.

Lots of people live with the hurt of something that was done to them for years and can't let it go. They may even think they've forgiven, but the pain is still there. How can you change that? Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: @lisboa.counselling.en  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com

Many people live for months or years with very serious health conditions, sometimes very limiting, but without getting a diagnosis. This is the topic I'm bringing you this week. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: @lisboa.counselling.en  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com

Is living in the positive the same as pretending problems don’t exist? How can we live in a positive mindset without being detached from reality? Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: @lisboa.counselling.en   Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com

In this episode, I share with you a bit of the story of Sofia, who was my client a few months ago, to help you understand this holistic aspect of counselling; how, in order to treat a problem, we address and resolve several different areas.