Consultant Psychologist
Dr. Adriana Coelho is a highly accomplished Clinical and Educational psychologist with an impressive range of professional training and experience. Her notable contributions to the field, including pioneering the use of dance as a learning tool and receiving a state award for her psychopedagogical project, demonstrate her dedication to promoting inclusion and empowerment for children facing disorders and disabilities. Her expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodevelopmental disorders positions her as an authority in these areas.
Dr. Coelho’s extensive list of professional skills in educational and clinical settings showcases her comprehensive knowledge and qualifications, including her training in EHCP/EHCNA assessments, ASD diagnosis and intervention, ADHD clinical services, EMDR, STEPPS group management, various therapeutic approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness, psychometric assessments, and consultation services. Her ongoing pursuit of a PhD in Psychotherapy further underscores her commitment to advancing her field.
Her education and training encompass a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, ACT, and more. Additionally, she has specialized training in inclusive didactics and special educational needs, emotional education, ADHD, music and art therapy, learning disabilities, ABA therapy, psycho music intervention, and autism intervention.
Dr. Adriana also has previous experience working with CHCL NHS, where she developed a very effective EMDR protocol intervention for long COVID patients. This intervention showed positive results, significantly improving the physical health of all 30 patients treated.
Dr. Adriana Coelho’s diverse skill set and extensive experience make her a valuable asset in the fields of psychology and education, particularly in the areas of neurodevelopmental disorders, autism, and inclusive education. Her pioneering work and commitment to helping individuals with diverse needs have earned her well-deserved recognition and awards.