Luiz Paulo Ferreira
Professional experience
Luiz is a highly-trained Counsellor with a unique skillset and approach to therapy. With a Bachelor of Business focus in Applied Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counselling, he has a strong academic foundation. As a member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, Luiz is committed to providing his clients with the highest quality of care. Luiz offers a comprehensive range of therapeutic modalities, including Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and more. He works from a client-centred and trauma-informed integrative approach, prioritising client safety, empowerment, collaboration and autonomy in a therapeutic atmosphere governed by trust and respect. Luiz has extensive experience working with clients presenting a range of mental health concerns, including major depressive disorder, addiction, anxiety disorders, trauma, affect dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, and intrapsychic concerns. Luiz also specialises in supporting clients in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Interests
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Meditation
What Luiz loves about working in mental health
“My passion is to help people develop loving, kind and devoted relationships with themselves and fulfilling connections with others.”