Laboratório de Psicologia

What Laboratório de Psicologia does

Laboratório de Psicologia is a privately held, founder-led psychology practice established in 2012 and headquartered in Barcelos, Portugal. Co-founded by Dr. Rita Torre (cognitive behavioral therapy specialist with 15 years of experience) and Dr. Gil Mesquita (certified executive coach), the company addresses a gap in mental health service availability within Portugal's public healthcare system. Its underlying methodology rests on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for autism, a proprietary KidCoaching method for children aged 8-12, and standardized psychological testing batteries used in legally mandated evaluations.

The company's product portfolio spans clinical psychology for adults (anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, phobias), couple and sexology therapy, child and adolescent psychology, complementary therapies (nutrition, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychomotricity, family constellations), adult and child coaching, and occupational health services including legally required psychological assessments for heavy vehicle drivers and private security personnel. Distribution operates through 10 physical consultation rooms across Northern Portugal (Barcelos, Porto, Matosinhos, Vila Nova de Gaia, Maia, Braga, Guimarães, Famalicão, Vila do Conde, Esposende) plus video conference for international clients. Ancillary coworking space is rented to independent practitioners.

The business model is professional services-based, with revenue derived from individual/couple therapy sessions, corporate consulting (recruitment assessments, psychosocial risk evaluations, crisis intervention), legally mandated compliance certifications for drivers and security personnel, coaching engagements, and coworking rental income. Pricing is opaque (contact-based quotation via phone and email). Customer acquisition relies on organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube), word-of-mouth referrals, and local Google Maps visibility, with no formal content marketing or SEO investment detected. The company has raised no external funding and operates as an independent, self-funded practice.

Name

Laboratório de Psicologia

Website

https://laboratoriodepsicologia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Laboratório de Psicologia is a founder-led psychology practice founded in 2012 in Barcelos, Portugal, operating across 10 Northern Portugal cities and offering clinical therapy, coaching, complementary therapies, and legally mandated psychological assessments for individuals, couples, children, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health Counseling & Psychotherapy Services (EDALAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral & Mental Health Virtual Care (EAP/Teletherapy) (HLALADAB), Stress Management & Well-Being at Work (EDABAMAN)

Keywords

• Clinical psychology services
• Mental health therapy
• Occupational health assessments
• Couples counseling
• Life coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelos

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Couples Therapy Services: Psychology consultations for adults, couples, and children covering various mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, sleep disorders, grief, phobias, and sexual dysfunction. Sessions provided in-person across 10 Northern Portugal locations and via video conference globally.
2. Cognitive and Psychological Assessments: Cognitive assessments for children (WISC-III) and adults, psychological evaluations for workplace recruitment, public administration candidates, commercial drivers, private security personnel, and forensic purposes.
3. Coaching Services: Life coaching, executive coaching, weight loss coaching, team coaching, career coaching, and divorce coaching for adults. Also includes KidCoaching for children and parental coaching.
4. Corporate Consulting Services: Psychological workplace assessments for recruitment and selection, psychosocial risk evaluations, crisis intervention services for organizations, and emotional support programs for PhD students.
5. Coworking Space Rental: Office space rental for psychologists and therapists seeking suitable consultation rooms, with additional business services for private practice needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Laboratório de Psicologia provides clinical psychology, therapy, coaching, and occupational health assessment services across 10 Northern Portuguese locations and via video conference. Core offerings include adult clinical psychology (anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, PTSD, sleep disorders, addictions, phobias, grief, cognitive assessment, psychogerontology), couples therapy, sexology services, child and adolescent psychology (including autism spectrum evaluation, ADHD, learning difficulties and developmental disorders), adult coaching and KidCoaching, complementary therapies (nutrition, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychomotricity, family constellations), legally mandated occupational health assessments (heavy vehicle driver and private security personnel certifications, public administration evaluations, psychosocial risk assessments, crisis intervention), and coworking space for other mental health professionals.

Product overview

Laboratório de Psicologia is a psychology practice offering a comprehensive range of clinical and therapeutic services. The portfolio includes clinical psychology for adults (anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, PTSD, addictions), couple therapy, sexology services, child and adolescent psychology, and complementary therapies (nutrition, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychomotricity). The practice also provides occupational health services (psychological evaluations for drivers, security personnel, public administration, and companies), as well as adult and child coaching services. A coworking space for psychologists is also available. The practice operates multiple locations across Northern Portugal (Porto, Matosinhos, Vila Nova de Gaia, Maia, Braga, Guimarães, Famalicão, Vila do Conde, Barcelos, Esposende).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Clinical Psychology (Psicologia Clínica para Adultos) Clinical psychology services for adults addressing anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD in adults, eating disorders, PTSD, sleep disorders, depression, addictions, phobias, grief, cognitive evaluation (WISC-III), and psychogerontology. Services delivered to individual adults across 10 Northern Portugal locations and via video conference.
• Couples Therapy (Terapia de Casal) Couples therapy focused on improving partner communication, relationship development, and conflict resolution, including dedicated support for domestic violence situations. Sessions delivered to couples in-person or via video conference.
• Sexology and Sexual Dysfunction Services (Sexualidade e Sexologia) Sexology services addressing female sexual dysfunction, male sexual dysfunction, hypoactive sexual desire, gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender dysphoria. Targeted at adult individuals and couples requiring specialist sexuality-related therapy.
• Child and Adolescent Psychology (Psicologia Infantil e de Adolescentes) Child and adolescent psychology services including cognitive evaluation, ADHD assessment, learning difficulties, autism spectrum evaluation, forensic psychological evaluation, and developmental disorder support. Targeted at children and adolescents, delivered via their parents or guardians.
• Adult Coaching (Coaching de Adultos) Adult coaching services addressing self-esteem, confidence, relationships, emotional issues, addictions, couple-related concerns, communication, career development, weight loss, and divorce coaching. Uses a humanistic coaching methodology with tools for behavioral, personality, cognitive, and emotional intelligence assessment. Targeted at individual adults seeking personal development.
• KidCoaching (Coaching de Crianças) Formal coaching process using playful techniques adapted from life coaching for children aged 8-12, delivered in partnership with caregivers to achieve measurable objectives in behavioral change, emotional regulation, and family dynamics. Targeted at children aged 8-12 with parental involvement.
• Complementary Therapies (Terapias Complementares) Complementary therapies including nutrition consultation, occupational therapy, psychomotricity, speech therapy, and family constellations. Targeted at clients seeking adjunct support alongside psychological services.
• Heavy Vehicle Driver Psychological Evaluation (Avaliação Psicológica de Condutores de Pesados) Psychological evaluation for heavy vehicle drivers per Decree-Law 138/2012, including cognitive, psychomotor, and psychosocial assessments using standardized tests covering motor coordination, attention/concentration, stress tolerance, personality traits, reaction time, reasoning, and velocity/movement estimation. Targeted at transportation/logistics operators requiring driver psychological fitness certification.
• Private Security Personnel Psychological Evaluation (Avaliação Psicológica de Segurança Privados) Psychological evaluation for private security personnel compliant with Portuguese Law 34/2013, with practice registration at the Portuguese Psychologists' Order (OPP) and the PSP/SIGESP portal. Targeted at private security companies requiring legally compliant certification and renewal of security personnel.
• Corporate Occupational Health Services (Saúde Ocupacional) Occupational health services including psychological evaluations for public administration (Portaria 83-A/2009), corporate recruitment and selection evaluations, psychosocial risk assessments, crisis intervention services for organizations, and emotional support programs for PhD students. Targeted at businesses, public administration entities, and academic institutions.
• Coworking Space (Cowork) Office space rental at the Barcelos headquarters for psychologists and therapists seeking suitable consultation rooms, with additional business services for private practice needs. Targeted at independent mental health professionals requiring clinical facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Legal certification for professional drivers and security personnel in compliance with Portuguese law
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Doctoralia (Docplanner Group): Online healthcare professional directory and booking platform operating in Portugal and multiple European markets, including mental health professionals. Comparable as an enabling channel for patient discovery and booking of psychologists and therapists in Portugal.

Broad incumbents

• CUF: Portugal's largest private healthcare network operating hospitals, clinics and outpatient services across the country, including mental health and psychology. Comparable as a multi-site private health-services provider in Portugal, though operating at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• BetterHelp: Global online therapy platform connecting clients to licensed therapists via video, chat and phone. Comparable as it competes for the same teletherapy demand — particularly international Portuguese-speaking clients — that Laboratório de Psicologia addresses via video conference.
• Lusíadas Saúde: Major Portuguese private healthcare group with hospitals, clinics and outpatient services nationwide, including psychology and mental health offerings. Comparable as a multi-specialty private health-services operator in the Portuguese market.
• Lyra Health: Workplace mental-health platform providing EAP-style services to employers globally. Comparable as it targets the same corporate mental-health demand (psychosocial risk assessments, crisis intervention, employee support) that the practice's Saúde Ocupacional division addresses.
• Spring Health: Global workplace mental-health platform offering therapy, coaching and crisis support to employees through employer partnerships. Comparable in the corporate/EAP mental-health segment where the practice delivers crisis intervention and employee selection assessments.

Regional players

• Unobraço (or similar Portuguese psychology clinic group): Comparable small-to-mid Portuguese multi-location private psychology practices that compete for the same individual, couples and corporate psychology demand in Portuguese regional markets.

Emerging players

• MindDoc: European digital mental health platform offering app-based therapy, self-help programs and clinician connections across multiple European markets. Comparable as a digital-first mental-health alternative targeting the same end-clients as the practice's teletherapy channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Labpsibarcelos
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMRylw8BMuZneJc60sweo7g
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaboratoriodePsicologiadeBarcelos
• Instagraminstagram.com/labpsicologia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laboratoriodepsicologia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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