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I am a person-centred counsellor offering a warm, accepting space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. My approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity and respect for your unique experience. I believe that you have the inner capacity to grow and heal, and my role is to walk alongside you as you explore what feels difficult or unclear.

In our sessions, you set the pace. I offer calm, non-judgemental environment where you can reflect on your thoughts and feelings safely. By listening deeply and responding with genuine understanding, i support you in developing greater self-awareness, self-trust and emotional clarity. 

I also offer bilingual counselling, providing sessions in English and Portuguese. You are welcome to express yourself in whichever language feels most natural, or to move between the two. This can be especially helpful when exploring experiences that are easier to articulate in your preferred language.

I work with adults facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues and life transitions.

Before beginning ongoing therapy, i offer a free 15-minute introductory session. This short meeting gives you the chance to get a sense of how i work, ask any questions, and decide whether you feel confortable moving forward.  It also allows us to explore what has brought you to counselling and what you hope to gain from the process. There is no obligation to continue afterwards- it is simply an opportunity for us both to see whether we are a good fit.

If you choose to begin therapy with me, I will ask you to complete a brief assessment before our first full session. This helps me understand your needs, your background, and any important information that will support our work together. The assessment is not a test; it is a gentle starting point that ensures i can offer you the safest and most appropriate support.

Your first full session will focus on getting to know you, understanding what feels most important right now, and beginning to build a therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy and acceptance.