Esmeralda Baronet is a highly experienced Social Worker and Family Therapist with over 25 years of expertise in supporting individuals, couples, and families. Fluent in Portuguese, English, French, and moderately proficient in German, Mrs Baronet is passionate about helping people navigate internal and relational conflicts, empowering them to build stronger, healthier relationships.
Mrs Baronet holds qualifications from esteemed institutions, including the Instituto Superior de Serviço Social de Lisboa, Instituto de Terapia Familiar (Lisboa), Institute of Family Therapy (UK), and the University of Bedfordshire. Throughout her career, she has worked in diverse healthcare and legal settings, such as the Instituto Medicina Legal de Lisboa, Instituto de Reinserção Social, Supremo Tribunal de Justiça, and Monteiro Clinic. Specializing in systemic interventions, Mrs Baronet incorporates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy techniques, and therapeutic parenting strategies to support families in crisis.
Dedicated to community service, Mrs Baronet provides counselling at their local church and collaborates with agencies like CAMHS, PCT, and SEN to ensure holistic family support. In recognition of their contributions, they were awarded “Social Worker of the Year” in 2018 by the National Fostering Agency. Outside of work, Mrs Baronet enjoys walking, swimming, reading, and cinema, finding inspiration in nature and storytelling.