Depth psychotherapy in English or Portuguese — wherever you are
I'm Gabriel Oliveira Gama Narici, a Brazilian clinical psychologist working with a Jungian (Analytical Psychology), depth-oriented approach. I offer online sessions in fluent English for immigrants and English speakers anywhere in the world, and in Portuguese for Brazilians living abroad who want to keep working with someone who understands where they came from. If Portuguese is your preferred language, you may also want the page for Brazilians living abroad.
Living across cultures brings its own kind of psychological work
Whether you're an immigrant adjusting to life in Brazil, a Brazilian living abroad navigating distance and belonging, or simply someone who thinks more clearly in English, therapy in a language you feel truly fluent in can make a real difference. I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, burnout, mood and personality difficulties, life transitions, and broader questions of self-understanding.
Many people I work with are drawn to depth-oriented, reflective therapy rather than short, symptom-focused fixes — people who want to understand their own patterns, not just manage them.
This may be a good fit if you are
- An immigrant living in Brazil, wanting therapy without a language barrier
- A Brazilian living abroad, navigating distance, identity or belonging
- An English speaker anywhere, looking for depth-oriented, Jungian therapy
- An LGBTQIA+ person looking for affirming, non-pathologizing care
Training, practice, research — and honesty about how this works
Psychology degree from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA); postgraduate specialization in Clinical Psychology with a Jungian approach from the Jungian Institute of Bahia; postgraduate training in Neuropsychology from UNIFACS. Since 2018, I've accumulated over 10,000 hours of clinical practice. I'm also a researcher affiliated with NuCuS/UFBA (research group on Subjectivation, Race, Gender and Sexuality), which keeps my clinical work in ongoing dialogue with academic research.
Where I'm licensed, in plain terms
I am licensed as a psychologist in Brazil (CRP 03/15783) and practice under Brazilian regulatory and ethical standards (Federal Council of Psychology — CFP). I work online with clients around the world from Brazil. I am not licensed by your country's regulatory body, and it is your responsibility to confirm that receiving online services from a Brazil-based professional is permitted where you live.
How sessions work
Sessions happen online, by secure video call, once a week for 50 minutes, in English or Portuguese — whichever you're most comfortable in. Time zones are not a problem: I regularly work with clients across the Americas, Europe and beyond. For Portugal and the UK, our hours are usually the same time or 3–4 hours ahead of Salvador; for most of North America, a late-afternoon or evening slot on your side tends to work well.
What to expect from the format
- Confidential, ongoing sessions by secure video call
- A consistent weekly 50-minute time slot in your own time zone
- Sessions in English or Portuguese, by your preference
- Same clinical and ethical standards as in-person care in Brazil
20-minute introductory call
A short conversation on WhatsApp or video to see if this feels like a good fit.
Application form
A short form so I understand a bit about your situation before we speak in depth.
First session
We agree on a recurring weekly time in your time zone, and the work begins.
A private practice, by design
This is a private practice with direct pay — there is no insurance company involved in your care. In practice, that means no diagnosis codes are shared with any insurer, and your process stays entirely between us.
For international clients, fees are set in USD or EUR and presented during our initial conversation, once we understand what you're looking for. There are no listed prices on this website.
Payment options
- Fees set in USD or EUR, discussed before we begin
- International card payment
- International bank transfer
What stays between us
Sessions follow the confidentiality standards of the Brazilian Federal Council of Psychology (CFP) — the same professional and ethical rules that apply to in-person care. Sessions are never recorded, and all video calls happen on secure platforms. What is shared in session stays between us, with the legal exceptions that apply to any clinical practice (such as imminent risk to life).
A note for clients in the EU
For clients based in the European Union, I aim to follow GDPR principles even though I am not established in the EU: only the minimum data needed for our work is collected, and it is processed on the basis of your consent. To ask about your data or request access, correction or deletion, write to gabrielnarici@hotmail.com.
Before you begin
No. I am licensed only as a psychologist in Brazil (CRP 03/15783). I work online with clients around the world, but I am not registered with your country's regulatory body. It's your responsibility to confirm that receiving online psychological services from a Brazil-based professional is permitted where you live.
No. This is a private, direct-pay practice — no diagnosis codes or session notes are shared with any insurer. If you need a receipt for your own records, a Brazilian receipt (recibo) can be provided.
In most cases, we can simply continue at a new time that fits your new time zone. As with any move, it remains your responsibility to confirm that online sessions with a Brazil-licensed psychologist are permitted in your new country.
Whichever language you feel most yourself in. We agree on this before the first session, and it's fine to be fluent but prefer working in your native language, or vice versa.
Book a 20-minute introductory call to see if this feels like a good fit, or go straight to the application form. Either way, we schedule an initial conversation to discuss fit, format and fees before anything is agreed.
For many people, online sessions work well and allow for consistent, uninterrupted care regardless of location. It isn't the right format for every situation — such as acute crises requiring in-person or emergency support — and results always depend on the fit between client and therapist and on regular, sustained work, not on the format alone.
Reach out for a first, no-obligation conversation
Apply below to help me understand your situation before we speak, book a 20-minute introductory call, or message me directly on WhatsApp with any questions about the process or time zones.