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Nídia Cardoso

Clinical Psychologist

CP 018664

Who am I?

Academic Experience

  • Master's Degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from the Catholic University of Portugal (2009 - 2012)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the Catholic University of Portugal (2006 - 2009)

Professional Experience

  • Clinical Psychologist: NeuroImprove Clinic (2025 - present)
  • Clinical Psychologist: CERCI - Braga - Cooperative for Education and Rehabilitation of Citizens with Special Needs (2024 - present)
  • Clinical Psychologist: Barcelos City Council (2019 - 2022)
  • Clinical Psychologist: Instituto Clínico do Norte - Psicoarcos - Arcos de Valdevez (2018 - 2019)
  • Clinical Psychologist: National 6th Generation Project of the Seixal Choices Program (2016 - 2017)
  • Clinical Psychologist: Braga City Council (2015 - 2016)
  • Clinical Psychologist: Celeirós School Group - Braga (2014 - 2015)
  • Psychology Intern: Casa de Saúde São João de Deus - Barcelos, Internship with the Portuguese Psychologists Association (2013 - 2014)
  • Psychology Intern: Hospital da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Vila Verde, Curricular Internship as part of the Master's degree (2010 - 2011)

Other certifications

  • The emotional impact of diagnosis: "From crisis to initial responses" - Portuguese Neuromuscular Association (2026)
  • Acceptance and adaptation: "Challenges and changes in life with a disability" - Portuguese Neuromuscular Association (2026)
  • Professional Training Course, Psychological and Psychosocial Support for Informal Caregivers - Portuguese Psychologists Association (2025)
  • Short-term training unit – Leadership, management, and team motivation - Braga Business Association (2025)
  • Awareness session- person-centered planning as a tool for promoting the rights of people with disabilities - National Institute for Rehabilitation (2025)
  • Webinar - on the topic “Autism Today: Understanding the Challenges, Promoting Inclusion, Making a Difference”. CRIAP Institute (2025)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding and Intervening. Online Workshop - Clinical Psychologist Bruno Martins (2024)
  • Short-term training unit - Communication processes with children and young people - Institute for Employment and Vocational Training, IP (2022)
  • Short-term training unit - Child and Youth Development - Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (2022)

Publications

  • Women in Multiple Roles and their effects on Psychological Well-being and Marital Satisfaction. Faculty of Philosophy - Catholic University of Portugal. The main objective of this dissertation was to understand how the multiple roles women play in today's society (mother, wife, and worker) influence their psychological well-being and marital satisfaction (Master's Thesis - 2011)