PSYCHOLOGY & PERFORMANCE
Under the scientific direction of Ana Bispo Ramires, GAPP (Psychology and Performance Practice Group) is a consultancy specialising in the intersection between Psychology and Performance. Its mission is to provide innovative and personalised solutions to individuals, teams and organisations seeking to enhance their performance, efficiency and well-being.
As a result of its continued growth and development, the leadership structure has been strengthened: Sofia Raposo currently serves as Co-Coordinator of the Corporate area, while Maria Lúcio leads the co-coordination of the Clinical/Sports area. Alongside Ana Barreto, they also share responsibility for mentoring trainees. The Trauma area remains under the coordination of Assunção Neto, a nationally recognised expert in this highly critical area of specialisation.
Our team is made up of specialists in Psychology and Performance, all registered members of the Portuguese Psychologists’ Association, who have been working with individuals and teams across a wide range of contexts for more than 25 years, ensuring high standards of ethics, scientific rigour and professional competence.
Given the multidimensional nature of human beings and the contexts in which they operate, as well as the challenges faced by society today, our work is further supported by a network of specialists dedicated to optimising physical abilities, thus ensuring a multidisciplinary and systemic approach.
ana bispo ramires
With a degree in Psychology from ISPA, specialising in Clinical Psychology, Ana obtained a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology from the University of Minho. She holds Specialisations in Clinical and Health Psychology and Work and Organisational Psychology, as well as an Advanced Specialisation in Sport Psychology from the Portuguese Psychologists’ Association (professional registration no. 8488).
She founded GAPP and is responsible for its scientific direction and intervention.
Sofia Raposo
Sofia holds a degree in Psychology from ISPA and specialised in Education at the University of Seville. She is a registered member of the Portuguese Psychologists’ Association.
She is certified in Personal and Professional Coaching by INCTA, the Institute of Behavioural and Management Sciences.
Maria Lúcio
Maria holds a degree in Clinical and Health Psychology and postgraduate qualifications in Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation, Psychological Counselling & Psychotherapy, and Planning, Assessment and Performance in Trail Running.
She is a registered member of the Portuguese Psychologists’ Association (professional registration no. 15821).
Assunção Neto
Assunção is a Clinical Psychologist, with a degree from ISPA, and an EMDR Psychotherapist – Practitioner, accredited by EMDR Portugal and EMDR Europe. She is also a Brainspotting Phase 3 Therapist and is undertaking Level 2 training in EMDR for Children and Adolescents.
She coordinates the Clinical area at GAPP.
Ana Barreto
Ana holds a degree in Psychology from the Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, specialising in Social and Organisational Psychology, as well as a postgraduate qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the same institution.
She is certified in Psychology for High Performance Sports by the Universitas FC Barcelona Innovation Hub and is a registered member of the Portuguese Psychologists’ Association (registration no. 23910).
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
The intervention provided through Sport Psychology aims to support the holistic development of individuals within the context of their sporting discipline, with a particular focus on optimising mental health and performance in both training and competition environments.
PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY
The intervention provided through Performance Psychology aims to support the holistic development of individuals operating in high-demand environments and fields, including the arts, medicine, the military and business.
The work places particular emphasis on optimising mental health and the psychological and emotional factors associated with excellence in performance.
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CORPORATE
With the aim of developing partnership projects and sustainable growth alongside our clients…
Arts
Most artists — including actors, dancers and musicians — undergo specialised training…
VIDA
Awareness & Regulation: The purpose of intervention in this area is to promote a process of…
Rui Patrício
«I started working with Ana at the end of 2011 and it was undoubtedly a help, a great learning on a personal and professional level (although, initially, I thought that only the professional part would be addressed). In fact, any event in my personal and professional life was used to further increase my self-knowledge: Why had… Ler mais “Rui Patrício”
Sandra Alvarez
«Working with Ana Ramires and making sure that you don’t leave a conversation without taking something new, that makes you think, reflect and impacts your life, in the future and in your daily life. It is a breath of fresh air, reflection and alertness to what really matters: maximum performance, but always associated with our mental… Ler mais “Sandra Alvarez”
Fernando Vasco Costa
«I started working with Ana, at a crossroads in my professional life, when it seems that nothing works or that nothing makes sense. Ana first helped me to get to know myself better, to know what my strengths are (and weaknesses too) and, mainly, to define what I want to do and how. It also helped… Ler mais “Fernando Vasco Costa”
PEDRO GRAÇA
«Working with Ana was an interesting journey of self-knowledge. The simple, but very sharp way in which it confronts us with our own contradictions, how she challenges us to question our pre-conceived ideas, to question our daily attitudes driven by the “force of habit”. This helped me to evolve to new levels of performance both in… Ler mais “PEDRO GRAÇA”
FÁTIMA LOPES
«To speak about the work I have done for 5 years with Psy.D. Ana Ramires, is not an easy task. I came convinced that I was just going to, as if that was not enough, consolidate my work of self-knowledge and personal development and I ended up living a real revolution in myself and consequently in… Ler mais “FÁTIMA LOPES”
INÊS FRANCO
«It was in a natural way that Psy.D. Ana has been awakening me to my side as a leader, a manager of a company with responsibilities to the public. It helps enormously to have someone to “break down” problems and make them into challenges/solutions. And these in turn, also make us grow in the future, both… Ler mais “INÊS FRANCO”
PEDRO MARQUES
«An experience that translates into enhanced insight coupled with multiple routines and a larger ability to control them, anticipate scenarios, and improve readiness and performance in them. Discovering and clearly outlining a new stage both professionally and personally. The opportunity to share and discuss feelings and goals with someone, experienced and professional, in the psychological dimension.… Ler mais “PEDRO MARQUES”
REGINA BRANDÃO
«Working with Ana was a privilege, the generosity of her soul and her firm convictions were essential to our partnership in the Portuguese team. Ana has moderation, timing and feel when working with people; she represents an innovative psychology that seeks qualities and potential in the human being.»
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