Vivian Loietes

HCPC-Registered Clinical Psychologist (No. PYL046506)

Master’s in Psychology

I’m a Clinical and Health Psychologist registered with the HCPC in the United Kingdom, originally trained at the University of São Paulo (USP) — one of Latin America’s leading universities. My background brings together eight years of academic and clinical training in hospital, community and research settings, integrating scientific rigour with a deeply human approach to therapy.

Over the past years, I’ve specialised in supporting adults and young people through experiences of loneliness, attachment difficulties, trauma, and emotional disconnection. Across all these areas, my aim remains the same: to help people rebuild a sense of safety, belonging, and vitality in their emotional lives.

About Me

HCPC-Registered Clinical & Health Psychologist, licensed to practise in the UK
Master’s degree in Social and Clinical Psychology, University of São Paulo (USP)
Advanced training in Schema Therapy (New York Institute for Schema Therapy)
Certified in Clinical Diagnosis and Formulation (DSM-5-TR)

💬 Clinical Experience

Over 8,000 hours of clinical experience across hospital, community, and private settings
Treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, personality, and attachment-related difficulties
Experience supporting individuals with autism, ADHD, and neuropsychological conditions

📊 Assessment & Psychometrics

Skilled in psychological and neuropsychological assessment
Psychometric testing, behavioural observation, and clinical formulation

🌍 Research & Outreach

Researcher and author on loneliness, social disconnection, and emotional resilience
Developer of groups support & community initiatives promoting early intervention and mental health literacy
Passionate about making psychological knowledge accessible, especially for young people, families, and marginalised communities

How

SCHEMA THERAPY works 🧠

Our earliest experiences shape our core beliefs — the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what we can expect from others. These emotional “schemas” often grow from unmet needs, forming the lens through which we interpret life and relate to love, safety, and self-worth. Sometimes, they help us survive; but over time, they can keep us trapped in cycles of fear, perfectionism, or avoidance — repeating painful patterns in our relationships and inner world.

Schema Therapy helps uncover and transform these patterns by meeting unmet needs with compassion and awareness. In our work together, I help you recognise emotional triggers, soften self-criticism, and respond to your vulnerabilities with care. The goal is to build emotional maturity, healthy boundaries, and genuine closeness — so that relationships, both with yourself and others, become safe, alive, and growth-oriented again.

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