No language barrier
Our deepest emotions rarely surface in a language we had to learn for work. Sessions are held in English or European Portuguese, so the right words come without effort.
For those living in Switzerland
Psychologist online, in Switzerland.
Living in Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich or another canton? The Portuguese community in Switzerland is one of the largest of our diaspora — and deserves psychological support in its own language. Psychology and hypnotherapy by video call, in English or European Portuguese, with just one hour of time difference.
Why therapy in a language that is truly yours?
Emigrating to Switzerland means starting over — and that carries weight. Demanding shifts, the pressure to seem fine, the homesickness, a life lived between two worlds. Talking about this in French or German can feel like talking through a filter. Sessions are held in English or European Portuguese — whichever lets you speak freely.
Someone who knows the context
The homesickness, the family left behind, the return that keeps being postponed, the expectations placed on those who left. We understand life abroad in Switzerland from the inside.
Online, at your own pace
Video sessions scheduled around your time zone and your life. All you need is a quiet place and an internet connection.
How it works
Three simple steps, from first contact to your first session.
1
Get in touch
Fill in the form below or send a WhatsApp message. We reply with full information and available times.
2
First online session
An initial conversation to understand your situation, agree on goals and work out which approach suits you best.
3
Ongoing support
A personalised therapeutic plan, with regular video sessions and close follow-up throughout the process.
What we offer online
HICOA brings together different therapeutic approaches to care for you as a whole — mind and body, emotion and behaviour.
Clinical Psychology
Empathetic, structured support for anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, panic attacks, sleep problems, adjustment difficulties and grief — whether or not they stem from emigration.
Psychotherapy
A continuous therapeutic process to understand patterns, build inner resources and bring about lasting change in your life.
Hypnotherapy
Clinical hypnosis techniques to support deep change: anxiety and stress, habits such as smoking, fears and phobias, sleep quality, self-confidence and emotional wellbeing.
Psychiatry
Psychiatric assessment and follow-up by video call with our psychiatrist. Medication is prescribed in Portugal — we explain case by case how this works where you live.
The clinic
HICOA — Mental Health Clinic
Based in Matosinhos, Porto, HICOA was founded with a clear mission: to make mental health accessible to everyone, through a holistic approach that brings different specialities together for each person's wellbeing.
Online consultations follow the same standards of quality, ethics and confidentiality as in-person sessions. Every therapeutic process is confidential and conducted with the utmost professional rigour.
- 100% online, over secure video call
- In English or European Portuguese, with no language barrier
- Flexible hours, adjusted to your time zone
- Confidentiality and professional ethics guaranteed
- Holistic, personalised approach
- Simple, secure payment from any country — Wise, PayPal, MB Way or bank transfer
Take the first step. We will handle the rest.
Leave us your details and, if you wish, tell us what brings you here. We reply promptly with all the information on sessions, fees and availability — with no obligation. Payment is simple from any country: Wise, PayPal, MB Way and bank transfer.