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Psychology · Neurodiversity · Behavioural science

The science of behaviour, tailored to each person.

We support children, young people, adults and families with evidence-based interventions, in Carcavelos or online, in English and Portuguese.

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01Services

Three ways in. A path for each.

Choose the one closest to what you are looking for. If you are unsure, that is exactly what the first appointment is for: working out, together, the right way forward.

02How it works

From the first conversation to ongoing support, in four steps.

If you have never done this before, the question is always the same: what happens if I book? This.

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Get in touch

Book online in two minutes, or talk to us by phone or WhatsApp, whichever you prefer.

02

First appointment

We understand what brings you to us, your story and what you want to achieve.

03

A tailored plan

We propose the way forward (assessment, therapy or intervention) with clear format, frequency and costs.

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Ongoing support

A lead clinician coordinates the process and adjusts it to your progress, based on data.

03Our framework

THRIVE: six principles that guide every intervention.

Good intervention is more than applying a protocol. It means understanding the person, their story, relationships, context and values, and using the best available science to decide what can help.

Tailored

Intervention is individualised to the person, their needs, their context and their goals.

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Holistic

We look at the whole person: psychological, behavioural, relational and environmental.

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Responsive

Intervention evolves. We assess progress and adapt what we do, continuously.

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Inclusive

We respect differences in neurodevelopment, culture, identity and communication.

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Values-led

We work towards changes that matter to the person and the life they want to live.

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Effective

Guided by scientific evidence, clinical experience and the ongoing evaluation of outcomes.

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Approaches we integrate
04Clinical leadership

Clinical leadership with an international background.

In a clinic, proof is not client opinions. It is credentials that can be verified.

Photograph of Reut Peleg

Reut Peleg

PhD · BCBA · IBA

Psychologist and behaviour analyst, founder and clinical co-director. PhD in Behaviour Analysis from Oslo Metropolitan University, with more than 25 years of international experience. A pioneer of ABA in Portugal.

AnxietyNeurodiversityFamilies
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Mylena Lima

PhD · BCBA-D · QBA

Psychologist and behaviour analyst, clinical co-director. Postdoctoral research in Health and Developmental Psychology and more than 20 years of practice, research and supervision, ten of them in Canada.

NeurodiversityQuality of careSupervision
45+ yearsof combined practice
BCBABCBA-D · QBA · IBA
PT · ENtherapy in several languages
WorldwideEurope, the UK, North and South America, Africa and Asia
Onlineand in person
→For professionals

Training, supervision and consultancy for people who work with behaviour.

Same house, another door: for psychologists, behaviour analysts, schools and clinic directors.

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05Clinical insights

The team, thinking out loud.

Articles for families and for professionals. The most honest way to get to know the people who will support you.

06First step

Let's start with a first conversation.

Book online in two minutes. If you would rather talk to someone first, we are on the phone and on WhatsApp.

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