About

Tina de Souza has been a practicing clinical psychologist in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for more than two decades. She is also a lecturer at the University of Sao Paulo and the founder of a unique system of perception that provides a new perspective to clinical practice. Ms. de Souza offers work-shops and consultation to physical and psychological health professionals, spiritual counselors and advisors world-wide.

The Primary Unconscious Integrated System, (P.U.I.S.) brings together the spiritual wisdom of ancient traditions and a deep understanding of psychotherapy to create a unique and effective process to support psychosomatic balance of the Self. The system is based on more precise distinctions in our relationship with the elements of Nature – primary elements that influence us below the level of the unconscious. Ms. de Souza’s method is a vehicle for including these dynamics in comprehending and influencing the material, energetic and spiritual aspects of life. To use this method, a therapist must not only understand the dynamic, but must also develop an ability of “second listening,” a capacity to sense below the surface into more subtle energetic and spiritual dimensions.

Ms. de Souza also analyzes the meaning of artwork and other creative expressions using this system. Her approach reveals how the natural elements of fire, earth, water and air act through the Primary Unconscious to reveal themselves in these artistic works. This perception provides a new avenue for therapeutic insights and treatment options.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist in practice since 1991 – Counseling, Individual and Group Therapy, Academic Program Administration and Corporate Counseling.

Founder of the Primary Unconscious Integrated System (P.U.I.S. and P.U.I.S./Art)

Founder of the Theater x Anxiety Treatment

Developed the P.U.I.S. and P.U.I.S./Art training and practice Program based on:

• Integrating spirituality and psychotherapy processes to provide balance in the mind, body and spirit.
• Practicing “Second Listening” in psychotherapy to go beyond the limits of psychology.
• Understanding the different qualities of depression through the prism of elemental influences and
  making assessments towards possible treatment.
• Utilizing a technique that employs music and subtle movements in original plays created specifically as another way to treat anxiety.
• Analyzing the meaning of artwork and other creative expressions – P.U.I.S./Art – to reveal how the natural elements of fire, earth, water and air, and their qualities, are being manifested. This analysis gives the indication of the direction to take for possible treatment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Professor University of Sao Paulo, Post-Graduate Psychology Program
• Founder and Director of Meta Escolas Integradas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
• International Lecturer/Presenter, Workshop Presenter and Guest Professor Leads workshops and classes internationally based on the Primary Unconscious Integrated System
• Volunteer Therapist with MAIS (Movement in Support of Social Action – Children Social Assistance), Brazil
• Hospital Patient Support Psycho-diagnostic and patient supervision at Hospital do Juquery, Hospital Dia and Psychiatric Institute of Guarulhos

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Member of the International Association of Transpersonal Psychology
• Member of APA, international division.
• Member of the Holistic Center for Studies and Seminars
• Member of the Laboratory Sucor – USP

LANGUAGES

Portuguese, Spanish, French, English