Dr. João Francisco Cunha
Dr. João Francisco Cunha is a psychiatrist at AlmaraClinic. He treats patients with depression, OCD and other mental health conditions, and plays a central role in the assessment and follow-up of ExoTMS® treatment.
Licence no. OM 63033 · Portuguese Medical Association
Background and approach
In his consultations, he always starts with the person, not the diagnosis. Listening properly, understanding the history, and only then deciding on the way forward.
Areas of interest
- Depression
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Anxiety disorders
- Sleep problems
- Neuromodulation with ExoTMS®
- Medication review and adjustment
- Follow-up of cases with poor response to previous treatments
When standard treatment is not enough
Many people with depression, anxious depression or OCD have already tried medication, psychotherapy or both. For some, that was enough. For others, the improvement fell short of expectations.
That does not mean there is nothing more to be done. It means it may be worth looking at the case again, with fresh eyes.
In certain situations, and after assessment, neuromodulation with ExoTMS® may be considered. It can be used alongside medication and psychotherapy, when clinically indicated.
A team, not a stand-alone treatment
Mental health is rarely resolved in a single consulting room. At AlmaraClinic, Dr. João Francisco Cunha works together with Dr. Bruno Gomes, from Internal Medicine, and with Psychotherapy, with Dr. Patrick Roque Teixeira.
Psychiatry assesses the mental side. Internal Medicine looks at the body. Together, they work out what may be contributing to how you feel and what the most appropriate path is.
Assessment for ExoTMS®
Before the treatment cycle, there is an assessment consultation. This is where we assess whether ExoTMS® may be suitable for you.
Your clinical history, symptoms, previous treatments and current medication are reviewed. We also assess whether there is any factor that might rule out neuromodulation.
What happens next
Initial motor threshold session
The intensity is tailored to you.
Treatment sessions
According to the protocol set for your case.
Follow-up consultation
To monitor progress.
Not everyone is eligible. When ExoTMS® is not the best option, the doctor explains why and refers you to the most appropriate path.
Book an appointment
Would you like to know whether ExoTMS® may be suitable for you?
Book your assessment consultation.