Counsellor profile
Francisca Norma Pereira Martins, ACA
Based in Australia ยท 9 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and loss
Continue with FranciscaAt a glance
- Registration
- ACA, Australia (1036)
- Qualifications
- ACA
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Francisca supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Francisca
ACA counsellor. Nine years' experience. Francisca Norma Pereira Martins works with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, anger and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love and workplace issues.
Francisca uses a client-centred approach in her counselling. She begins by listening to what matters most and helps people identify their strengths. Sessions often include exploring practical steps and behaviour changes that can improve day-to-day coping. Her style is straightforward and focused on usable strategies rather than jargon.
People meet to talk through specific problems such as anxiety, grief or anger. The counsellor supports clients to notice patterns, practice small changes and track progress between meetings. Cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas are used when they suit the person's goals.
She asks questions to clarify what a person wants to achieve and works with them to set clear, achievable goals. Conversations cover both immediate coping and longer term changes, such as improving communication at work or within relationships. Sessions are paced to the person's needs.
Francisca offers counselling in English and Portuguese. She practises in Australia and has nine years of overall experience. To start, clients complete an initial matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the person. It helps people clarify their goals and build on strengths to manage stress, grief or relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It is often used for anxiety, anger and workplace stress and involves practising new skills between sessions.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. It suits people who want short-term work aimed at specific issues and quick improvements.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree on methods that match the person's needs, goals and preferences. This decision is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
The practical benefits of online counselling include easier fitting of sessions into a busy routine and reduced travel time. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or sessions without video when bandwidth is low. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm which formats are currently offered before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as caregiver stress and workplace issues.
What is her counselling approach like?
Her approach is client-centred, focusing on listening, identifying strengths and practical behaviour change. She also uses cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in counselling roles.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is credentialed as ACA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm the current session options before booking.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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