Process therapy

An investment ‘in’ and a gift ‘to’ yourself

Process therapy is an individual form of professional counselling where during a number of days, different coach and therapy forms are used.
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During a comfortable stay, you get a daily session of 2 to 3 hours tailored to what you indicate you want to work on or be coached. 
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We get to the heart of your problem while working on transforming it. 
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At the end of your time here as an intern, you will have gained enough insights to confidently return to your own environment and continue on the new path you have taken. 
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All the answers are in ‘yourself’ and you can do more than you think! 
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After your stay, there is the possibility of an online appeal to one of your therapists.

What is
Process therapy

Process therapy is an individual form of professional counselling where during a number of days, different coach and therapy forms are used.

During a comfortable stay, you get a daily session of 2 to 3 hours tailored to what you indicate you want to work on or be coached.

We get to the heart of your problem while working on transforming it.

At the end of your time here as an intern, you will have gained enough insights to confidently return to your own environment and continue on the new path you have taken.

All the answers are in ‘yourself’ and you can do more than you think!

After your stay, there is the possibility of an online appeal to one of your therapists.

There is no age limit attached to process therapy but we mainly receive adults and adolescents here. (up to 18 years under supervision)
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Each participant has access to their own suite and is also welcome to bring a partner, parent, friend or girlfriend during their stay. 
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He or she will then stay in your suite for free and only for breakfast will we ask for an extra contribution.


For whom is Process therapy

There is no age limit attached to process therapy but we mainly receive adults and adolescents here. (up to 18 years under supervision)

Each participant has access to their own suite and is also welcome to bring a partner, parent, friend or girlfriend during their stay.

He or she will then stay in your suite for free and only for breakfast will we ask for an extra contribution.

During these days, the foundation is laid for lasting life improvement of your focus area(s).
Focus areas to consider include:
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- Trauma processing<br>
- Fears and anxiety disorders<br>
- Communication problems<br>
- Attachment problems<br>
- Psychosomatic complaints<br>
- Grief processing ( in case of death of a loved one )<br>
- Coping with grief ( following the loss of a job, home or relationship )<br> 
- Burn-out<br>
- Depressions<br>
- Relationships<br>
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Whether you could benefit from process therapy? 

<br>Request an intake via the link below.


What areas of concern can be addressed

During these days, the foundation is laid for lasting life improvement of your focus area(s). Focus areas to consider include:

- Trauma processing
- Fears and anxiety disorders
- Communication problems
- Attachment problems
- Psychosomatic complaints
- Grief processing ( in case of death of a loved one )
- Coping with grief ( following the loss of a job, home or relationship )
- Burn-out
- Depressions
- Relationships


Whether you could benefit from process therapy?
Request an intake via the link below.

Contact me for more information
Depending on your personal concerns, the average time people spend here is between 5-10 days with about 2 to 3 hours of therapy per day.
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With a maximum of 1 other participant other than yourself, we start the day with a healthy and nutritious breakfast. We then start the day with an individual ( 1 on 1 ) session with your therapist and coach. This session lasts on average 2 hours.
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You then use the afternoon for yourself. With the assignments you received in the morning or, for example, to reflect on the beach on what happened during the session.  
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In the case of 2 participants, we rotate the morning and afternoon programme daily so that you both get maximum time for the whole process.
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In the evening, you can enjoy a delicious meal in one of the many restaurants in the nearby town or beach. The evening is completely free. Don't feel like going out? The accommodation has a cosy living/dining room with a well-equipped kitchen where you can prepare your own meals.


How long does a Process therapy take

Depending on your personal concerns, the average time people spend here is between 5-10 days with about 2 to 3 hours of therapy per day.

With a maximum of 1 other participant other than yourself, we start the day with a healthy and nutritious breakfast. We then start the day with an individual ( 1 on 1 ) session with your therapist and coach. This session lasts on average 2 hours.

You then use the afternoon for yourself. With the assignments you received in the morning or, for example, to reflect on the beach on what happened during the session.

In the case of 2 participants, we rotate the morning and afternoon programme daily so that you both get maximum time for the whole process.

In the evening, you can enjoy a delicious meal in one of the many restaurants in the nearby town or beach. The evening is completely free. Don't feel like going out? The accommodation has a cosy living/dining room with a well-equipped kitchen where you can prepare your own meals.

Do you want to know if Process Therapy is for you? Are you able to come to Portugal? Then leave a short message and we will contact you without any obligation.

Click here for more information

Tariffs 2026

Tariff: € 1.795,00*

Including:
7 Nights in a Luxury Suite
Luxury breakfast
Online introductory meeting
5 days, 2 hours of therapy/coaching
Delightful massage

* Also available for 5 or 10-day programmes. Please enquire for prices and availability:
hello.serenavista@gmail.com

Available Dates in 2026

Individual Process Therapy sessions can be held on any date of the year:

Send us a mail with for avialable dates in 2026 at Hello.serenavista@gmail.com

Personal Development Budget

Many collective agreements have a scheme for a Personal Development Budget. Consult with your director or the P&O department, they can clarify whether they will reimburse coaching or training!

The Serena Vista Team

Sandra Alferes Dias

Sandra provides therapy in the following languages:

Sandra provides therapy in the following languages:

Specialisations of  Sandra

  • Regression Therapy
  • Grief & Trauma counselling / EMDR
  • Coaching
More about Sandra

Brigitte Canepa

Brigitte provides therapy in the following languages:

Brigitte provides therapy in the following languages:

Specialisations of Brigitte

  • Therapeutic massages
  • Energetic bodywork
  • Bodynamic® somatic Psychotherapy
More about Brigitte

Karen van der Velde

Karen provides therapy in the following languages:

Karen provides therapy in the following languages:

Specialisations of Karen

  • Family constellations
  • Kinesiology
  • Touch for health
More about Karen

Carla Buytendijk

Carla provides therapy in the following languages:

Carla provides therapy in the following languages:

Specialisations of Carla

  • Yoga & meditations
  • Singing bowls, Soudhealing
  • Holistic treatments
More about Carla

Itai Aviran

Itai provides therapy in the following languages:

Itai provides therapy in the following languages:

Specialisations of Itai

  • Grinberg methode
  • Breathwork
  • Active meditations
More about Itai