Francisca Norma Pereira Martins , ACA

Francisca Norma Pereira Martins is an Australia-based counsellor with nine years of professional experience and an ACA credential indicating professional accreditation in counselling. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, anger, and the transitions that accompany life changes. Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, communication and control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, and workplace challenges.

Francisca believes each person is the expert of their own story and that strengths already exist that can be used to overcome present difficulties. She draws on strengths exploration and behavior change to help clients build resilience, discover personal resources, and shift the ways they respond to life's challenges. Her client-centered approach focuses on listening, supporting decision-making, and empowering people to pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life.

She provides counselling for women, couples, and children, offering supportive guidance that helps clients set and reach goals while improving overall well-being. Therapy is offered in English and Portuguese, and she is currently accepting clients within Australia who are seeking collaborative, strengths-based support.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling options

Francisca combines client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused methods to support change. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while they explore their values and strengths; it is often useful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be effective for managing anxiety, stress, and anger by teaching practical coping strategies. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps and goal-oriented techniques to create forward momentum and clarify desired outcomes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the journey, and Francisca works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions based on what is most helpful for the individual and remains flexible as priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Francisca is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family, or caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without rearranging daily life, and they allow the therapeutic work to continue even when schedules or circumstances change.