- Strengths-focused
- Goal-driven
- English and Portuguese
About Francisca
Francisca Norma Pereira Martins supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger and major life changes. She works with workplace issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, self-love and questions about life purpose. Francisca speaks English and Portuguese and brings nine years of experience to her work in Australia.
Francisca uses a client-centred way of working. She begins by listening and helping people identify their strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps that make daily life easier. Goals come from what the person wants to change.
She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours. Solution-focused techniques support short-term, goal-directed work when people need practical plans. These methods are used to tackle stress, workplace concerns and relationship patterns.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Francisca aims to help people build resilience and clearer decision-making. She encourages small behaviour changes that add up over time.
People start by describing what matters to them and what they hope to change. From there the work looks different for everyone - sometimes it is talking through an issue, sometimes it is trying an exercise between sessions. The emphasis is on real-life steps that fit the person’s routine and aims.
How Francisca’s approaches suit online therapy
Francisca uses client-centred therapy which means sessions begin with listening and understanding what matters most to the person. This approach helps shape goals and the pace of work so sessions feel personal and relevant.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to test small behaviour changes. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, stress and workplace worries because it focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions.
Solution-focused therapy is used when people want brief, goal-orientated support. It concentrates on what is already working and builds simple, practical plans for change rather than long problem analysis.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will help decide which methods fit the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That selection can change over time as the work progresses.
Session arrangements are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available online formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins around work or caregiving commitments. It can also make it simpler to use written exercises and screen-shared worksheets during a session, supporting hands-on practice between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Francisca commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger and coping with life changes, plus workplace issues and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and collaborative, focusing on listening, exploring strengths and agreeing practical steps to reach the person’s goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has nine years of professional experience working with emotional and practical life challenges in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds ACA credentials and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.