- Strengths focused
- Practical tools
- English and Portuguese
About Francisca
Francisca Norma Pereira Martins is an ACA counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger and relationship difficulties. She aims to make the first steps toward change feel achievable. Her style is warm and respectful and she focuses on the person's own strengths to make progress.
Francisca believes the person is the expert in their story and uses that view to guide conversations. She listens, reflects what matters most and supports practical steps people can try between sessions. Sessions emphasise building resilience, improving communication and making small behaviour changes that add up.
Her work draws on Client-Centred Therapy alongside practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and solution-focused approaches. This mix helps people notice unhelpful thinking, experiment with new behaviours and set short-term goals. The aim is to help people feel more able to cope with life changes and workplace pressures.
Francisca speaks English and Portuguese and brings nine years of experience in counselling work. She supports people dealing with guilt, shame, control issues, caregiver stress, finding life purpose and developing self-love. Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
People who want clear, down-to-earth support and simple tools to manage emotions often choose to meet with her. She encourages realistic steps, regular check-ins and decisions that match each person's values and goals.
How these approaches shape online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of each session. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what matters and helps people make choices that match their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours and suggests practical experiments to test different ways of coping and responding. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Francisca will discuss goals and preferences and help decide whether to use more person-centred conversations, CBT techniques or solution-focused goal work. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve. The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fit into busy days and fewer travel demands. Some people find online sessions help them keep consistent weekly check-ins or schedule brief midweek check-ups if needed. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which options are available before booking to ensure they suit your routine and needs.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What issues can Francisca help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, anger and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, workplace issues, communication problems, guilt and shame.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and person-centred, emphasising listening and strengths. She also uses practical techniques to help people try new behaviours and reach short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
Francisca has nine years of experience in counselling work in Australia. That background informs her practical, strengths-focused approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as ACA and practices in Australia. The profile uses ACA to describe her credential.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact rates should be checked during booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.