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About Dr Telmo
Specialist psychiatrist with extensive hospital, forensic, and community psychiatry experience in Portugal. Expert in mental health assessment, psychotherapy, and clinical reports online.
Qualifications
- Psiquiatra — Divisão de Especialista, Ordem dos Médicos (OM 48028)
- Especialização em Psiquiatria com distinção — Centro Hospitalar de São João, Porto
- Consultor Hospitalar em Psiquiatria — Hospital das Forças Armadas, Unidade do Porto
- Director do Departamento de Psiquiatria — Hospital das Forças Armadas, Porto
- Apoio psiquiátrico às Juntas Médicas das Forças Armadas
- Rede Nacional de Stresse de Guerra
- Perito em Psiquiatria Forense — Segurança Social, tribunais e instituições correcionais
- Professor Convidado — Universidade Católica do Porto · Patologia Mental do Adulto e do Idoso
- Pós-graduação em Psicoterapia Psicodinâmica
- Pós-graduação em Psiquiatria Forense
- Pós-graduação em Psicotraumatologia
- Pós-graduação em Medicina Militar e de Desastres
- Formação em Electroconvulsivoterapia
- Experiência em estabelecimentos prisionais e apoio a populações vulneráveis
FAQs
Is Dr. Telmo Coelho registered with the Ordem dos Médicos with a specialty in Psychiatry?
Yes. Dr. Telmo Coelho is registered with the Ordem dos Médicos (OM) with the number 48028, in the Specialist Division. You can verify this registration at ordemdosmedicos.pt. Dr. Telmo completed his specialization in Psychiatry with distinction at the Centro Hospitalar de São João and was the Director of the Psychiatry Department at the Hospital das Forças Armadas do Porto.
What does Dr. Telmo Coelho offer in online consultations?
Dr. Telmo offers online psychiatric consultations for: psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis, depression, anxiety and anxiety disorders, mood disorders (depression, bipolar), psychotic disorders, trauma and PTSD, war stress and military trauma, addictive behaviors, child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, sleep disorders, psychiatric clinical reports for legal or administrative purposes, medico-legal assessments, psychiatric second opinions, and management of psychiatric medication.
Does Dr. Coelho have specific experience in trauma, PTSD, and war stress?
Yes. Dr. Telmo has a postgraduate degree in Psychotraumatology and specialized clinical experience in trauma and PTSD, including support for military personnel and veterans through the National War Stress Network and the Medical Boards of the Armed Forces. This is one of his areas of greatest expertise — with advanced academic training and real clinical practice in contexts where trauma is the primary presentation. For patients with PTSD, complex trauma, or post-traumatic stress — whether of military, civilian, or other origin — Dr. Telmo offers one of the most specialized perspectives available online in Portugal.
Can Dr. Coelho prepare psychiatric clinical reports for legal or administrative purposes?
Yes. Dr. Telmo Coelho has extensive experience in forensic psychiatry — he has acted as an expert for the Social Security Disability Assessment Service, collaborated with courts and correctional institutions, conducted medico-legal assessments, and issued specialized clinical reports for legal and administrative purposes. He can prepare psychiatric reports for disability purposes, legal proceedings, insurance assessments, administrative processes, and other contexts that require psychiatric expertise. This need can be discussed and evaluated during the online consultation.
How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. Telmo Coelho?
Select an available time on this page to schedule directly with Dr. Telmo Coelho. Payment is securely processed at the time of scheduling — the consultation is confirmed after payment is completed. You will immediately receive a calendar invitation. Consultations are conducted via secure video call in Portuguese or English. If you are experiencing a psychiatric crisis or thoughts of self-harm, contact the SNS24 Crisis Support Line (1024) or call 112 — do not wait for a consultation.
What are Dr. Telmo Coelho's qualifications?
Dr. Telmo Coelho is a specialist in Psychiatry, with a specialization with distinction from the Centro Hospitalar de São João. He was a Hospital Consultant and Director of the Psychiatry Department at the Hospital das Forças Armadas do Porto, with experience in the Medical Boards of the Armed Forces and the National War Stress Network. He is an expert in forensic psychiatry for Social Security, courts, and correctional institutions, and has been a Visiting Professor at the Universidade Católica do Porto. He has postgraduate degrees in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Forensic Psychiatry, Psychotraumatology, and Military and Disaster Medicine, and training in electroconvulsive therapy. Registered with the OM (no. 48028, Specialist Division).
