Lara Morbey
MSc Psych.
Lara's life has been a journey of self-discovery, influenced by early experiences with family challenges and traumas. This ignited a strong desire for harmony and validation, leading her on a lifelong quest for authenticity amidst societal pressures. Embracing her innate curiosity, Lara pursued a diverse academic path, transitioning from Psychology to Law before ultimately returning to Psychology for both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
Alongside formal education, she trained in complementary approaches, including Traditional Thai Massage in Bangkok and Expressive Therapies in Singapore. Lara's approach integrates Sandplay Therapy and creative mediums to guide clients towards self-awareness and healing.
Today, Lara's practice as a Counselling Psychologist is a testament to her holistic approach to mental and emotional well-being. She offers her services online, in individual sessions aimed at adults as well as group classes; holds workshops for different populations (online and in person) and gives presentations on personal growth, spiritual understanding and emotional awareness. Lara's commitment to her clients goes beyond geographic boundaries, as she expands her reach across all continents.
Lara is an experienced Psychologist and knowledgeable in a unique therapeutic approach that combines her knowledge of the fluidity of the body, the complexity of the psyche and the journey of the soul.
Lara's career in Psychology started with an internship in the Psychology department of the Portuguese Public Security Police, where she collaborated in several domains, including Recruitment and Personnel Selection, Job Description Analysis, Assessment, and Clinical Evaluation in the Psychology Lab.
She pursued her working experience in her alma mater (Faculty of Psychology - University of Lisbon) in Career Counselling and Management.
Lara has over 7 years of experience supporting the emotional needs of students aged 3 to 18 in International schools in Thailand and Macau, and also adults linked to the aforementioned institutions (parents, administrators, teachers, staff in general).
Lara has also been providing individualized support online, mostly to adults and adolescents since 2012.
Lara has supported people of different ages, needs, cultures, life experience as well as religions.
With a blend of academic rigour, intuitive insight, and a genuine desire to empower others, Lara embodies a compassionate guide for those seeking to navigate the complexities of the human experience and unlock their true potential.