Physis Therapist

Psychotherapist Cascais, Physis Therapist is Marina O’Connor’s private practice for individual and relationship-focused therapy. Based on R.

Estrelícias in Cascais, the practice works with clients in Portugal, the UK and across Europe, supporting people who want to heal, grow and create change in ways that are personal to them. Marina’s approach is relational, structured and emotionally precise.

Her work integrates transactional analysis psychotherapy, Relational Life Therapy, postgraduate trauma training, and relationship and couples training. Sessions are designed as a safe, confidential space for exploring patterns around connection, conflict, intimacy and emotional wellbeing.

The practice has particular experience with developmental and transgenerational trauma, relational difficulties, and high-conflict couples experiencing criticism, defensiveness, withdrawal, control or escalation. Couples intensives are also available as one-, two- or three-day immersive work for partners seeking deeper support than weekly sessions may offer.

Physis Therapist also works with high-achieving individuals and couples, neurodiverse and mixed-neurotype partnerships, and intercultural relationships. The focus is on understanding the patterns beneath difficulty, building shared language and accountability, and supporting more connected relationships with oneself and others.