Portrait of Laurentiu Nicolae Costrut

Laurentiu Nicolae Costrut

Psychologist, PsychotherapistFounder of Mind Renew
Initial consultation · 25 min, at no cost
Lisbon · Online and in person
English, Français, Română

About me

I am a psychotherapist supporting clients who feel caught between insight and change: people who understand themselves well, yet still experience anxiety, emotional shutdown, relational repetition, or persistent internal pressure. My work is especially attuned to high-functioning adults who learned early to adapt, stay strong, or prioritize others while their own needs were set aside. These protective strategies often made sense at the time, but later can lead to disconnection, exhaustion, or feeling stuck.

My therapeutic approach is grounded, collaborative, and paced with care. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal-informed work, and compassion-based practices to help clients understand the protective logic behind their patterns while gently creating the internal conditions for sustainable change. Rather than focusing on quick fixes, I support a process that is both emotionally deep and practically meaningful.

I see therapy as a space for reconnection rather than correction. My role is to help you build a more trusting relationship with the parts of yourself that have been working hard to protect you, often for many years. From this foundation, change tends to emerge with more stability, less force, and greater alignment with who you are becoming.

Memberships

  • Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses (OPP) · no. 32887
  • American Psychological Association (APA) · International member · no. C2001539671
  • Association of Psychologists in Romania (APSI) · no. A-7437
  • Constructivist Psychologists Association in Portugal (SPPC) · no. 261

Approach and specialisations

Approaches

IFS · CFT · Polyvagal · Trauma-informed · Mindfulness

Works with

Adults · Young adults

Specialisations

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism spectrum
  • Body image
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Expats & cultural adjustment
  • Gender identity
  • Generalised anxiety disorder
  • Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life transitions
  • Neurodiversity
  • Panic disorder
  • Self-criticism
  • Shame
  • Sleep disorders
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Work-related issues

Photos

Introduction video

Sessions and fees

Initial consultation
25 min · to see whether this way of working fits you
At no cost
Individual session
50 min
€75
5 sessions
Individual session · €50 per session · 33% off
€250
10 sessions
Individual session · €50 per session · 33% off
€500

Before you book

Cancellation

Free up to 24 hours before the session.

Privacy

Confidential, within the limits set by law.

Your choice

You can stop at any time.

Education and credentials

Education

  • MSc in NeuropsychologyUniversidade Europeia
    In progress
  • MSc in Clinical and Health PsychologyUtrecht University
    2018
  • BSc PsychologyTransilvania University
    2012

Training

  • Internal Family SystemsIFS Institute USA
    2018
  • Compassion CultivationCompassion Institute USA · 8 Week Compassion Cultivation Training

Office location

R. Latino Coelho 87, 1050-134 Lisboa

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