- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- CBT and solution-focused
About Francisca
Francisca Norma Pereira Martins is an ACA counsellor in Australia with nine years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger and big life changes. Her profile also notes support for workplace issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and questions about life purpose.
Francisca uses a client-centred stance that treats each person as the authority on their own life. She focuses on identifying strengths and practical behaviour changes that make daily life more manageable. Sessions aim to help people respond differently to problems rather than offering quick fixes.
Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at how thoughts and actions interact, and on Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, achievable goals. These approaches are woven with client-centred listening so the conversation stays focused on what matters to the individual. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, trying out techniques, and checking what works.
Francisca also lists work on guilt and shame, forgiveness, control issues, and building self-love. She offers support for people caring for others and for those coping with loss. Her approach is practical and grounded in everyday changes rather than abstract concepts.
Sessions are conducted in English and Portuguese. The initial step is a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches are used for online sessions
Francisca blends client-centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and following the person’s priorities, helping someone clarify what matters to them and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical techniques for changing unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and on recognising what is already working.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Francisca will discuss goals, preferences and daily life to decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means approaches can shift as needs change and progress is reviewed regularly.
The practical benefits of online sessions make them easier to fit into a busy week. Online work can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break from work, or avoid the need to be on camera for every contact. The biography does not specify exact formats, so confirm current session options before booking. An initial questionnaire and a scheduled first session are used to begin the process with this ACA counsellor.
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 commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as caregiver stress and workplace problems.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her work is client-centred, focusing on a person’s strengths and practical behaviour changes. She also uses techniques from CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy to set small goals and test what helps.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the ACA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions organised and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.