Who Am I?

I wear a few professional hats or professional licenses in areas such as: Integrative Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, member of College of Psychologists, Nutrition & Diet, Life & Career Coaching, Personal Development Counselling and Training. In addition to my qualifications, I have completed a Master’s dissertation in Neuroscience.

My purpose is to leverage my human qualities, life experience, and knowledge to assist and empower you on your journey of self-discovery and personal growth. I aim to guide you to manifest and realize the desired changes in your live by customizing interventions that align with your individual needs, personality, circumstances, and goals. I embrace a holistic approach to life, seeking equilibrium among the realms of the mind, body, and spirit.

My life philosophy is based on the concept of “equilibrium” as the key to our well-being. We all carry within us both our darker and brighter sides, and it's our inclination as human beings to swing like a pendulum from one extreme to the other, which leads to dysfunctionalities. By discovering and maintaining our own unique equilibrium, as the sweet spot where we really feel good, we not only gain the freedom to explore the full range of our nature, occasionally venturing to the edges, but we always have a stable core to return to.

What do I bring in our relationship?

I’ve been a client myself, experiencing the therapeutic process, which is why, in our relationship I can offer a “little something” called love, empathy, compassion, understanding and support. I understand the courage it takes to expose vulnerability in a therapeutic alliance, like peeling the onion, easily, layer by layer, or defense by defense until getting to the core and be able to heal. I also bring in our relationship professionalism, authenticity, curiosity, responsibility, optimism, integrity, transparency, client centered approach and a touch of humor, which I think it’s very important. Plus, I got this from corporations – I lead by example. This doesn’t mean that I am a superhero with a perfect life, cape flowing in the wind. Not at all. Leading by example doesn’t mean that I am perfect, I don’t have struggles, I have all the answers or walk on water; it means that I practice what I preach.

In addition to the emotional aspect mentioned above, I bring into our relationship my extended personal life experiences (both positive and challenging ones) and a collection of academic achievements, years of study, and research.

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What do the clients say about me?

I deeply care about my clients. Our sessions are transformative, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of their lives, inspiring authenticity and reason why I am here.

Instead of blowing my own professional trumpet, I think it’s way more appropriate to let my clients do the talking about their adventures with me:

“I'm just 15 years old, and I started the coaching with Luiza to tackle some of the toughest exams of my life. What I found in those sessions was more than just exam preparation – I discovered a well of motivation that allowed me to conquer every obstacle in my path. Through working with Luiza, I realized that I can accomplish anything I set my heart on. The coaching and personal development transformed my perspective, and I thank her for the support and belief in me.”

“I struggled with emotional challenges that seemed insurmountable. Regulating my emotions and coping with fears and anger, especially towards women, was a constant battle. Fortunately, therapy sessions with Luiza became a turning point. I delved into self-discovery, understanding the roots of my emotional struggles and defense mechanisms. With Luiza's compassionate and patient guidance, I became more self-aware and learned valuable techniques to regain control over my life and have better relationships with women.”

“I had a long-standing struggle with compulsive eating and had tried numerous diets and nutritionists with no lasting success. I turned to psychonutrition with Luiza, I decided to follow her nutritional program. She helped me realise that my food issues were deeply psychological. I admit it was not easy for me, but her methods, combining psychology and nutrition, proved transformative. I feel motivated to remain here, not go back to my old style. I consistently felt understood and well-contained by her and I love her humor. Today, I'm in a much better place the relationship with food is so different and I am so happy that I lost weight, without any pressure or deadline, just natural”

“I faced deep depression and anxiety, losing my job and going through a separation. A friend recommended Luiza as therapist. I was not sure I can open myself in front of an unknown person. Her warmth and empathy made me feel safe to share my vulnerabilities. I've seen significant improvements in my mental and physical well-being, I have just started a new relationship with another man. I have come to appreciate the importance of self-care, and I'm grateful for her support during my healing."

“A career change in a new country, where I recently moved, was a daunting challenge. The coaching sessions I had were transformative. They helped me uncover my true aspirations, gain a clearer self-image, and understand my strengths and vulnerabilities. Luiza's kind guidance was instrumental in shaping my path forward, and I'm immensely grateful for being next to me."

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