Testimonials
Anne-Marie, United Kingdom
“Thank you so much Maria for your session on Monday. I feel great! Like I've released my inner demons! I feel like a MASSIVE weight has released from deep inside me!”
Manje, the Netherlands
"I came to Maria after I had already been to other therapists. Maria got to the core, I have never been able to achieve this before. She took her time, we went deep and got to the roots of the problem. I had a lot of emotions that I was finally allowed to let go. I felt relief, felt relieved. Maria did not give up even though it was not easy to get to the core. She still managed to solve the problem. She is very empathetic and I felt very comfortable. She knows what she is doing.”
Catherine, Ireland
“Maria is both professional and effective in helping me to eliminate negative programming .
I was not expecting to feel the way I did at the end of the session, and yet further later, to find some entrenched habits and ways of being had all been taken away. I feel freer, more present in the world and will put myself and my needs first now, within reason which has never been the case. (…)
The early imprinting in my childhood was uncovered, and I am glad to say that as a result of the therapy the focus has now shifted; I am feeling happier, younger more energised and more whole as a result.
Thank you, Maria for your prowess in RTT and your compassion. You are truly inspiring and effective in your work.”
Pedro & Joana, Portugal (Obsessive Compulsive Behavior)
Our family will be forever grateful for the incredible support and guidance we received from Dr. Maria Guimarães, who played an essential role in our son Lourenço's recovery. Lourenço, a cheerful and communicative child, went through a difficult period where his behavior and emotions became unrecognizable. It was heartbreaking to see our once joyful and confident son withdrawn, anxious, and battling intrusive thoughts and obsessive behaviors. After a heartbreaking series of events, he was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which took a toll not only on Lourenço but also on our entire family.
Despite our best efforts and ongoing consultations with a child psychiatrist, Lourenço's struggles persisted. It wasn't until we met Dr. Maria that we truly began to see a turning point. Her compassionate approach, extensive knowledge, and unique methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and hypnotherapy helped Lourenço regain his confidence and self-assurance.
What made Dr. Maria's approach stand out was her holistic understanding of Lourenço's needs. She created a safe space where Lourenço could openly express his feelings of fear, shame, and sadness without judgment. Over time, he learned to challenge his negative thoughts, transforming them into more constructive actions and responses. Dr. Maria’s guidance didn't just help Lourenço on an emotional level but empowered him to regain control over his thoughts and emotions in a practical, positive way.
Another crucial piece of advice Dr. Maria provided was to change schools, as it became clear that the previous school environment was a source of stress and isolation. Despite Lourenço’s initial fear and hesitation, this move marked a transformative chapter in his life. With Dr. Maria’s support, he adapted beautifully to the new school, made new friends, and started smiling again. The difference was night and day—he became more self-assured, outgoing, and optimistic about his future.
The positive impact of Dr. Maria’s work cannot be overstated. Her genuine care, dedication, and skill provided Lourenço with the tools he needed to reclaim his happiness and well-being. Dr. Maria not only helped him confront and manage his OCD but also helped our family navigate the emotional and psychological challenges we faced along the way.
For anyone facing similar struggles, we highly recommend Dr. Maria Guimarães. She changed Lourenço's life, and we are forever thankful for her unwavering support. Thanks to her, Lourenço is now thriving, and we have our son back.
Pratibha, Ireland
“This is my testimonial on Maria who was one of my RTT reflective practice partners whilst we were both training.
When she was practicing as a therapist with me she used her personalised approach using RTT therapy as an effective tool in combination with using Emotional Intelligence (which I feel Maria is exceptional at) and Transpersonal Hypnotherapy to provide me with the tools, techniques, and solutions I needed to heal at the source. She was able to root out the source of my block very quickly and gave me a lot of insight. This has produced long-term and sustainable results for me in my healing journey.
Maria was quickly able to build a relationship with me based on trust and compassion, which allowed her to personalize her approach and optimize the result.
While there are many good therapists, finding someone who not only has plenty of experience with hypnotherapy but also training in related fields can make all the difference in obtaining the right outcomes for health and wellbeing- so I would highly recommend Maria. Maria possesses all the qualities that I would value and respect in a therapist.”
Akira, South Africa
“Maria works from her heart and truly cares about her clients working with genuine integrity.
I felt safe and supported by her as she guided me through this deep and profound journey of transformation.
She kept in touch with me afterwards which is rare for a therapist. Which helped me tremendously through some difficult times.
I cannot recommend Maria highly enough.”
Salma, United Kingdom
“I had several RTT sessions with Maria for a few concerns addressing from childhood, which resulted in a few health issues.
My experience with Maria has been nothing short of transformative. Suffering from childhood and narcissistic abuse trauma I didn't believe that anyone could help me. I was very sceptical at first I lost trust in everything and everyone.
From the onset Maria provided me a safe space where I felt comfortable opening up to her with my issues. Her ability to connect with me on a personal level made the sessions more effective and incredibly rewarding. I found strength within me that I didn't know existed. I can wholeheartedly say that Maria has helped me immensely in my personal growth and wellbeing.
I am forever greatful for the kindness and compassion that Maria has shown me throughout my healing journey and for the positive changes that I have experienced through addressing my challenges.
Maria's skillful guidance and personalized sessions helped me to navigate through layers of my issues that I never new existed.
Maria has carried me through my journey of healing and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a life changing experience with trauma or any other related issues. Maria is an amazing RTT therapist and incredibly knowledgeable at what she does.”
Reham, Egypt
“Maria, thank you very much for each session. By the time we finish each session, I feel excited, energetic, and very positive. Thanks a lot.
Anne, England
Maria, you are a Gem stone. Really. Every single chat we have takes me to a different level.
Sophie, Bulgaria
Maria, you are awesome. Really a gift and a blessing from god .Happy for you, you are among a very few people who love what they actually do
Jaye Kaye, Italy
“My name is JK and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Maria back in 2022. I was grappling with a very low self-esteem and I just could not continue living my life this way. During my search for ways of healing, I found Maria and I reached out to her. From the very first moment, she was very professional but mainly, so very comforting. I felt so safe to open up to her about all the ways low self-esteem has impacted my life up to this point. She really gave me the confidence in my own healing power through hypnosis.
The RTT session itself was very emotional, as I expected, but I never felt scared or lost. Maria was very skilled to guide me throughout the session. Thanks to her, I made connection between how the meaning I had attached to the events from my past, had created the low self-esteem, I was living with. It was such an eye-opening realization for me. Since then, I have never felt so secure and sure of myself.
Also, I want to highlight the aftercare that I received from Maria; it made me feel very supported. She checked in with me on a regular basis during the month that followed to see how I was doing. I could not be more thankful to have met her and for the guidance and wisdom she has shared with me. Thank you, Maria.”
Marilena, Greece
Maria, thank you very much for the discussion today. You always shed good light on the areas which I am struggling with and make me understand my self better. So thank you very much for that.
Reham, Austria
You are a GEM, Maria. Not everyone will be able to navigate human soul like this. Love the techniques you use, your calmness, your directions
Sam, Brazil
Maria, your time, effort, energy and compassion worth millions. Thank you for always being there, that is very comforting.
Salome, Portugal (Anxiety & Phobia)
Good morning, my son did really well at school, as time went by... He went in happy and confident... and did all his training in the rain without constantly looking up at the sky.He is much more responsible with everything, with his materials and clothes, even with his schoolwork, and even his notebooks don't look the same as last year.Our boy has been doing very well. My son loved the trip to Paris and managed to overcome his fear of riding the subway! He has been great, Dr., very happy!!! Very much so.
Goncalo, Spain (Extreme Anxiety)
I sought out Dr. Maria during one of the most difficult times of my life, when I was suffering from severe anxiety. I remember arriving at my first session in the midst of a very intense crisis, and from the very first moment, I felt welcomed and understood. I have been in therapy with her for six months now, and I cannot express how much she has helped me. I received incredible tools to deal with anxiety, she was available 24 hours a day, even in times of crisis, always listening closely, clearly, and professionally.
Something that helped me a lot was the fact that she explained to me, in a scientific way, what was happening to me — how the mind and body work in these states. This brought me a lot of calm when my mind was completely overwhelmed. I also had the opportunity to do hypnotherapy sessions with her—something I didn't believe in much at first—and they were really profound experiences.
Today, six months later, I am still in therapy, but I can say with all sincerity that I have regained control. Anxiety no longer rules my life: I am in charge. Eternal gratitude to Dr. Maria.