My Journey To Becoming An Expat Counsellor

I learned the value of counselling well before living abroad, as a young adult when I went through a sudden and crushing loss.

My own experience of healing in therapy and my curiosity about what connects people are what lead me to pursue my training and to become the counsellor I am today.

Having my own counsellors and coaches has been essential to keeping my professional journey alive as an expat partner moving countries every 3 years.

It has also helped me navigate periods of loneliness, losses, and the overwhelm of transitions, the guilt of living far away from loved ones, and the challenges of raising my own cross-cultural kids.

Through my work I feel alive, connected, and contributing. I feel more grown-up, confident, and engaged in life. I satisfy my craving for studying and learning. 

I’ve witnessed many times how emotional wellbeing is the key to personal, professional, and relationship happiness.

I believe that loving and accepting ourselves for who we are - scars, hiccups and all - is one of the most impactful things we can do for the world.

People who know me often say that I have a calm presence, that I am a deep listener and I can quickly help people make connections, feel understood, and start to heal.

A bit more about me and my expat journey

I’m originally from Brazil and I’ve lived in 3 other countries (the UK, USA, and Italy) over the past 20 years. 

I’ve been living abroad first as a working expat and then as an accompanying partner. I’ve been an expat without kids, I’ve experienced pregnancy abroad, and now I’m the mom of 2 humans and an Italian Greyhound who loves to sit in the chair with me during client sessions. 

I’ve been a stay-at-home expat mom, a student, and a professional abroad in two capacities: an HR Executive for Unilever and a counsellor & coach in my own private practice in person and currently exclusively online. 

In my spare time, you will find me having a coffee with friends around Milan or working on new a crochet project.

Professional Training and Memberships

I received my MSc in Psychotherapy from Middlesex University in the UK and I’m also a Registered Clinical Psychologist in Brazil. I also went through Professional Coaching Training in the USA at IPEC.

I had previously completed an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

I am a member of the UKCP United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, the Brazilian Psychology Council CRP 06/732104, IARTA and EATA. I’m also a member of the LIT Location Independent Therapists Community. 

Before practicing Counselling and Coaching in Private Practice for about 15 years, I worked as a Human Resources Executive for Unilever for 10 years.