Coming to Be

Personal growth and mutual support group

Held in English Neuro-inclusive Trauma-informed

Twice a month sessions facilitated by a Psychologist in central Porto.

In the room

Two hours in person small-group workshops.

Organized around understanding concepts and skills, debating and a good part of it spent practising.

You share as much or as little as you want — nothing is asked of you but showing up.

Two weeks later

We meet online for around an hour, to come back to what worked, what didn't, and what got in the way.

Each session stands on its own. You don't need to commit to a series; should you chose to sign-up for 2 consecutive sessions, you will benefit from a €10 discount on both.

Launching workshop

Nervous System Regulation workshop

€45 (€35 each if you sign-up for November as well)

investment including in person and online session

Sessions to follow

  • Moving through shame and guilt
  • Overcoming unhealthy relationship patterns
  • Loss, grief and heartbreak
  • “Adulting” through self-sourcing and radical self-care
  • Improving emotional communication and connection
  • Authentic intimacy and mutual support

Who it's for

Coming to Be — Porto welcomes

The facilitator

Lara Mendes, facilitator, in the workshop space

Lara Mendes

PsychologistSex educatorPersonal growth facilitatorKinksterADHDerTravellerCommunity enthusiast

Member of the Portuguese Board of Psychologists (nr. 2096), psychotherapist with over 25 years of clinical experience with individuals and couples. Post-grad in Human Sexuality. Non-Formal Education and Inclusion trainer.


Want to know more or sign up?

Register through the form linked below — or drop me an email or a line on WhatsApp if you feel more comfortable.

Registration form