Dra. Joana Branco Maia

Yes. Dr. Joana Branco Maia is registered with the Ordem dos Médicos (OM) under number 64572 and with the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses (OPP) under number 12055. You can verify her medical registration at ordemdosmedicos.pt and her psychologist registration at ordemdospsicologos.pt. This dual qualification with active practice in both fields is exceptionally rare.

Dr. Joana offers two integrated aspects in online consultations. General medicine: acute illness, management of chronic diseases, emergency medicine, follow-up of patients on hemodialysis, travel medicine, certificates, and prescription renewals. Clinical psychology: anxiety, depression, stress and insomnia, health psychology (weight management and chronic pain), perinatal and infant mental health (DIR®/Floortime, Circle of Security), and an integrated physical-mental health approach.

Most patients with chronic diseases, persistent pain, sleep problems, difficulties in weight management, or cardiovascular conditions also have a psychological dimension that significantly influences the course of the disease and the response to treatment. Normally, these two dimensions are treated by different professionals in separate consultations, leading to a loss of context and continuity. Dr. Joana is both a doctor and a clinical psychologist — she can assess and treat both dimensions in the same consultation, with the same professional, without the patient needing to repeat themselves or manage two parallel processes.

DIR®/Floortime is an intervention model for children with developmental disorders — namely autism spectrum disorders and other sensory and relational processing difficulties — focusing on emotional development, relationships, and communication. The Circle of Security is an early intervention program focused on secure attachment between parents and children, especially in the early years of life. Dr. Joana has advanced training in both models and can guide parents and families dealing with issues of child development, early relational difficulties, or concerns about their children's emotional and social development.

Select an available time on this page to schedule directly with Dr. Joana Branco Maia. Payment is securely processed at the time of booking — the consultation is confirmed after payment is completed. You will immediately receive a calendar invitation. Consultations are conducted via secure video call in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. If you are experiencing a psychological crisis or thoughts of self-harm, please contact the SNS24 Crisis Support Line (1024) or call 112.

Dr. Joana Branco Maia is a doctor registered with the Ordem dos Médicos (OM 64572, General Division) and a clinical psychologist registered with the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses (OPP 12055). She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology and has specialization in Clinical and Health Psychology. She works as an emergency doctor at Hospital da Prelada, Porto, with training in anesthesiology and experience in hemodialysis, telemedicine, and mobile medicine. She has advanced training in DIR®/Floortime and Circle of Security for infant mental health and early intervention. She consults in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.