Dr. Maria Antunes
Clinical Psychologist
Technical Manager
Who am I?
Academic Experience
- Postgraduate in Clinical Practice in Mental Health with Children and Adolescentsby AEPCCC and Psikontacto, Coimbra, (2015).
- Integrated Master in Clinical and Health Psychology— Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in Psychological and Health Disorders by the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences of the University of Coimbra, Coimbra (2013).
Professional Experience
- Trainer: NeuroImprove Academy (2020 - Current).
- Case Manager: NeuroImprove Clinic (2019 — Current).
- Technical Manager: NeuroImprove Clinic (2018 — Current).
- Clinical Psychologist: NeuroImprove Clinic (2017 — Current).
- Clinical Psychologist: National Youth Support Association (2014 — 2017).
Other certifications
- PHDA Course in Adults: Psychological Assessment and Intervention (3rd edition), by Psikontacto (2025).
- Advanced Course in Psychological Intervention in Personality Disorders, by CRIAP (2024).
- Professional Training Course “European Certificate in Psychology - Competency Model” 14th Edition, by OPP, 2021.
- Professional Training Course “Dilemmas in Practice: Professional Decision Making (Supervisors)” 15th Edition, by OPP, 2021.
- Professional Training Course in Neuropsychological Assessment with BANC - Initial level, by Hogrefe, 2021.
- Practical Course on Autism Spectrum Disorders, by CRIAP (2021).
- Initial pedagogical training of trainers, Joviform (2020).
- Intensive Course of “Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dysorthography”, by (Re) Construir - Psychology and Personal Development (2019).
- Workshop “Assessment and Psychopedagogical Intervention in Special Educational Needs”, by CPF (2018).
- Training of Professionals in the area of Domestic Violence, by Profiforma (2017).
- Course “Alcohol Related Problems: Prevention and Intervention Strategies” of the Portuguese Society of Alcoholism (2016).
- Training “Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques”, by the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences of the University of Coimbra (2012).
Publications
- Antunes, M.& Salvador, M. (2016). Social Anxiety Disorder and Depressive Symptoms in adolescence: The mediator role of the Impact of Traumatic Shame Experience. Portuguese Journal of Children and Adolescents, 7 (2), 397-415.
- Interview granted to the educational platform Twinkl, in the article”12+ Activity Ideas for Kids with ADHD at Home or School.”