My name is Vera Balsemão I am Portuguese and I am a Soul Artist. I use creativity to deal with my daily life as a person and in my profession as an Art Therapist and Ecotherapist. Nature is part of my life due to living for 24 years on the West Coast of Portugal in my retreat center.
My path in life is using the Arts as vehicles of communication, self-development, growth, and healing, in private sessions, group sessions and retreats.
My journey, was profoundly influenced by my spiritual and holistic experience as a mother, led me to a deep connection with my essence and purpose. Inspired by this path, I have founded the first Waldorf Primary School in the Algarve, contributing to the community in southern Portugal.

As I explained before, I was part of a pioneer project in 2008 at Steiner Primary School. This experience allowed me to embrace and support many cultures, including finding sponsors for special needs children and integration. Also, I worked as an art therapist and psychotherapist in an orphanage with youth. I love to be involved in social causes.
Additionally, during my life experience, I lived for three years in Australia, where I could contact, live, and understand other cultures.
My approach is person-centered in my field, meaning I focus on clients’ needs and diversity. In my retreat center, I am used to being with people worldwide.


