Dr. Alexandre Machado
Clinical Neuropsychologist
DHA Licensed
License No:39140060-002
Alexandre Machado is one of the top European clinical neuropsychologists with a career spanning over 25 years marked by a deep dedication to excellence in mental healthcare with extensive clinical and research experience in the fields of Clinical Neuropsychology, Clinical Psychology, High Performance Psychological Coaching, Sports Psychology, and Military Psychology.
In addition to his prestigious academic background from the Catholic University of Lisbon (MSc Np and PhD St) and Lusofona University of Lisbon (BSc CPsy), Alexandre Machado is a versatile and multifaceted professional, with a wide range of certifications and specialized training.
He is a Certified Specialist in Clinical Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation from Maastricht University in the Netherlands; Certified specialist in Computerized Psychological, Neuropsychological and Psychopathological assessment and rehabilitation, from Schuhfried Institute in Austria. Certified Clinical Neurofeedback specialist, by Mind Media Knowledge Centre in the Netherlands.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology, Lusofona University of Lisbon, Portugal, European Union.
- Master of Science, Clinical Neuropsychology, Catholic University of Lisbon, Portugal, European Union. Thesis: “Insta-Cog A nonverbal screening test for cognitive impairment and dementia”
- Cognitive and Language Sciences and Neurosciences PHD St, Catholic University of Lisbon, Portugal, European Union. Thesys: "Neurodiversity : A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis of Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioural Profiles across Neurodevelopmental Conditions"
- Certified Clinical Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Specialist, Maastricht University, Netherlands, European Union. - EACCME® European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and Open Sansnational Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology
Association
- Dubai Health Authority – Registered Clinical Neuropsychologist - DHA
- Open Sansnational Neuropsychology Society Member- INS European Certified Psychologist – EURO PSY
- British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologist- BPS
- Portuguese Chartered Psychologist- OPP
- Member of the British Neuropsychology Division-BPS
- Certified Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation specialist practitioner – European Accreditation Council and European union of medical specialists - EACEUMS
Age Range
All ages
Nationality
Portuguese/British
Languages
Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish
Years of Experience
25 years experience: MS Help UK , CHPL (Centreal general hopsital of psychiatry Lisbon), Neuroclinic Portugal
Areas of Expertise
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), Addictions to behaviour or substances, Alzheimer's, Anxiety, Athletic motivation, Athletic performance, Autism Spectrum, Assessment and guidance, Behavioural analysis and prediction, Brain stimulation, Burnout, Career coaching, Child development, Chronic diseases, Chronic pain, Cognitive behavioural therapy, Cognitive disorders, Cognitive enhancement, Cognitive rehabilitation, Communication disorder, Concentration disorder, Conversion disorder, Conduct disorder, Couples therapy, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Dementias Assessment, Dementias Cognitive rehabilitation, Depression -Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Divorce therapy, Eating disorders, Educational assessment, Educational inclusion, Emotional disorders, Emotional regulation, Emotional support, Executive coaching, Family therapy, Forensic evaluation, Functional Neurological Symptoms (FNS), Functional assessments for dementias, Group therapy, Humanistic Therapy (HT), Inclusive Jiu Jitsu therapy, Intellectual disability, Leadership, Learning disabilities, Legal psychology, Resistant Depression, Anxiety, Panic and Fobias treatment, MBT (Mindfulness-Based Therapy), Memory deficits, Mental High performance, Mental focus, Mental resilience, Mental training, Mood disorders, Motivation psychology, Neurocognitive rehabilitation, Neurodegenerative diseases, Neuropsychiatric disorders, Neuropsychological assessment, Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder, People management, Performance assessment, Personality disorders, Professional coaching, Post-Traumatic Disorder PTSD, Psychiatric disorders, Psychodynamic therapy, Psychological coaching, Psychological evaluation, Psychological profile, Psychopathology assessment, Psychosomatic disorders, Child behaviour disorders, School guidance, Schizophrenia, Self-awareness, Solution-focused therapy, Social skills disorder, Sports counselling, Sports psychology, Stress, Stroke, Strange behaviours and thoughts, Suicide ideation, Systemic therapy, Team management, Technology and social media dependence, TIC Dissorders, Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)