Online therapy in English, wherever you are in the world.
The same care and the same depth, without depending on where you live. I offer online therapy in English by video call — for expats in Brazil, internationals abroad and anyone who lives life between languages. We'll find a time that works in your time zone.
No traffic, no commute — just a quiet room and a connection.
A therapist who understands life between cultures.
A time that fits your time zone.
From anywhere
Sessions happen wherever you feel comfortable — at home, in the office, or wherever life has taken you.
Any time zone
I see clients in different countries; we'll find a time that fits your routine.
The same bond
The quality of listening and of the therapeutic relationship doesn't change — only the format of the meeting.
Continuity when you move
If you relocate, travel or split your time between countries, therapy can come with you.
Online therapy for people on the move
Online therapy works especially well for people whose lives don't stay in one place.
Internationals living in Brazil
Outside São Paulo, or simply too busy to cross the city — therapy in English from home.
People living outside Brazil
Brazilians and internationals abroad who want a therapist who understands both worlds.
Long-distance or mixed couples
Couples sessions online, with partners in the same room or in different places.
Simple, private and flexible
We meet by secure video call for one hour, at a regular time we agree on together.
All you need is a private space, headphones if possible and a stable internet connection. If you're in São Paulo, you can also alternate with in-person sessions in Higienópolis.
Depth to understand. Tools to change.
Many people have been to therapy and felt they were just repeating the same story, session after session. Listening matters — but listening alone doesn't change much. My work brings together two trainings:
Understanding the roots
My training in psychoanalysis helps us understand what's really going on beneath the surface — the why behind what you feel and repeat, beyond the symptom.
Practicing change
My training in psychodrama brings practical tools to experiment, in session, with new ways of coping and connecting — not just talking about change, but living it.
Depth to understand. Action to change.
No judgment. Just real listening.
Real reviews from clients. The phrase that comes up again and again is “free of judgment”.
“I do online therapy with Rafa and I truly love our sessions. She is wonderful and always helps me see what I can't notice on my own; it's incredible how she understands what sometimes even I can't quite explain.”
“Rafaela is an excellent professional, very ethical and attentive. I felt welcomed from the very first session. She conveys trust, empathy and safety, guiding the therapeutic process with great sensitivity and professionalism — and above all, free of judgment, which makes all the difference.”
“Rafaela has incredible sensitivity — I have never felt so welcomed. The calm way she guided the process helped me slow down in life; I've always been very anxious. Congratulations on such beautiful work!”
“Rafaela is an excellent professional; her care is simply wonderful, human and welcoming. I always feel respected and heard during our sessions. Extremely attentive to every detail. Top marks!”
“An excellent professional. We are making real progress on my life purpose — I recommend her to anyone looking for their purpose, whether in business or in family life.”
“My experience with Rafaela was very important in my life. She helped me learn to live again and showed me that I am, and can be, capable of having my life back. My word for her is GRATITUDE.”
Rafaela Goodman
I'm a psychotherapist trained in psychoanalysis and psychodrama. I work with adults, couples, families and groups, and with adolescents from 16. I was a collaborator at the Grief Support Program (PROALU) at Unifesp's psychiatry department, and today I see clients at my private practice in Higienópolis, São Paulo, and online, worldwide.
I'm Brazilian and married to an Englishman, so living between two languages and two cultures is part of my everyday life — not just something I studied.
I work in English and Portuguese, with particular attention to people who live between cultures. I see clients online across Brazil and in other countries.
Starting is simple
Get in touch
Send a message on WhatsApp, a text or an email — whichever feels easiest.
First conversation
We talk about what brings you here and see whether working together feels right.
Choose the format
In person in Higienópolis or online by video — in English, Portuguese or both.
Regular sessions
Sessions last one hour, at a time we agree on together, in your time zone.
Frequently asked questions
Are the sessions fully in English?
Yes. Sessions can be held entirely in English, entirely in Portuguese, or moving between the two — whatever feels most natural to you. You don't need to speak any Portuguese.
How long is a session?
Each session lasts one hour.
Which platform do you use?
We use a secure video call platform. I'll send the link before each session — you don't need to install anything complicated.
Can I have sessions from outside Brazil?
Yes. I see clients in different countries online, and we'll find a time that works in your time zone.
Is online therapy as effective as in person?
For many people, yes. The quality of listening and of the therapeutic relationship doesn't depend on the format. In the first conversation we can see what works best for you.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Everything shared in sessions is protected by professional confidentiality, in line with the Code of Ethics of the Brazilian Federal Council of Psychology. I'm registered with the São Paulo Regional Council of Psychology (CRP SP 06/184484).
How do I book a first conversation?
Send a message on WhatsApp, a text message or an email. I'll reply to find a time for a first conversation, so we can see whether working together feels right.
This practice does not provide emergency care. If you are in crisis in Brazil, call CVV on 188 (24h, free) or SAMU on 192. Outside Brazil, contact your local emergency number.
Book a first conversation
Reach out however you prefer — WhatsApp, text message or email. From there, we'll find the best time together, in person in São Paulo or online, wherever you are.
- Rua Doutor Albuquerque Lins, 537 — Higienópolis, São Paulo
- Online sessions worldwide
- +55 11 98180-6230 (WhatsApp & text)
- rafaelagrzywaczgoodman@gmail.com
