Couples therapy in English
Recurring conflict, communication difficulties, changes in family life, and moments when talking without support has become too difficult.
↗Online therapy in English · English-speaking psychologist
Sometimes we need a place to make sense of what we are going through
I offer online therapy in English for expats, international professionals and adults living between cultures, as well as in-person psychotherapy in Canela, Brazil. I also work with adolescents, couples and families.
In person in Canela · Online in Brazil and abroad · Sessions in Portuguese, English and Spanish
Office in CanelaServing Gramado and the surrounding region
What we can work on
You do not need to have everything figured out
Sometimes people know exactly what brought them to therapy. At other times, there is only a sense of unease, exhaustion or a situation they have not been able to resolve alone. We can begin from any of these points.
Relationships with narcissistic people
Romantic, family, professional or friendship dynamics marked by control, belittling, manipulation, or persistent doubt about your own perception.
↗Substance use and dependence
Alcohol and other drug use, its impact on everyday life and relationships, and possible paths of care for the person and their family.
↗Burnout and depression
Exhaustion, loss of interest, isolation, and periods when work, decisions or simply getting through the day require too much effort.
↗Crises and life transitions
Adolescents and adults facing change, new beginnings, growing independence, or experiences that are still difficult to understand and put into words.
↗Jungian therapy online
In therapy, there is no rush to reach a conclusion — and no ready-made answer that fits everyone.
My clinical approach is Jungian
This means I do not begin with a fixed idea of who you should be. We talk about your history, your relationships, and how emotions, thoughts, sensations and intuitions show up in your life.
We also pay attention to choices and situations that keep returning — not to force a quick explanation, but to understand what they may reveal about the moment you are living through and the directions you can build.
Ask about the processDiversity and respect
You can bring your whole self
Here, feeling welcome is not a generic promise. It means making room to understand your experience on its own terms.
People of different identities, beliefs, cultures, political views and ways of living are welcome. References from nerd, geek and other subcultures can also be part of the conversation — without assumptions or judgment.
LGBTQIAPN+
Identity, orientation and relationships can be discussed with respect.
Beliefs and non-belief
Faith, spirituality, religion — or their absence — can be part of your story.
Cultures and subcultures
Origins, communities and references that help shape who you are.
Different worldviews
Your convictions are heard through the meaning they hold in your life.
The office
A psychology practice in central Canela
A psychologist near Gramado: the office is in central Canela, approximately 8 km from central Gramado, with direct access along the avenue connecting both cities.
Psychologist since 2009About Francisco
In clinical practice since 2009
I earned my Psychology degree at UFRGS, with postgraduate training in Jungian Clinical Psychology and Mental Health and Care Networks, as well as a master's degree in Public Health from Unisinos.
I have worked with individuals, couples and families in private practice and in public health and education services. This experience taught me to consider not only what someone feels, but also their history, relationships, body and the practical conditions in which they live.
- 01Jungian Clinical Psychology
- 02Mental Health and Care Networks
- 03Master's degree in Public Health
- 04Sessions in Portuguese, English and Spanish
Aikidô
A path of practice, teaching and research
I hold a 3rd Dan in Aikido through Kobukai. In 2016, I founded Yama Dojô, where I serve as coordinator and head instructor.
Aikido also became part of my academic work. In my master's research in Public Health, I explored its relationship with self-care, subjectivity and mental health.
Years of practice and teaching have deepened my interest in presence, attention, discipline and the ways we respond to conflict — themes that run through my personal and professional formation.
Session formats
A setting that can work across different places and stages of life
In-person sessions
Sessions take place in central Canela, within easy reach of Gramado. They are usually weekly, last approximately one hour and are held at an agreed time.
View location→Online psychologist for expats
Francisco works online with people anywhere in Brazil and, when ethically and clinically appropriate, abroad — offering a steady therapeutic space wherever life takes you.
See availability→Online therapy in English
Work with an English-speaking psychologist on burnout, depression, relationships, couples and family difficulties, or the impact of relationships with narcissistic people.
Ask about sessionsOnline therapy in Spanish
Online psychotherapy in Spanish for adults in Brazil or abroad, with an attentive and culturally sensitive approach.
View site in Spanish→Booking
See the next available times
Check availability for in-person or online sessions. To see more dates and complete your booking, you will continue on Doctoralia.
Would you rather talk first?Shall we talk?
Frequently asked questions
A few questions before beginning
If your question is not answered here, you are welcome to send me a message. The first contact is also a space for that.
What happens in the first conversation?
Our first contact is a chance to understand what you are looking for, answer questions about the process and check availability. You do not need to arrive with everything organised.
Are sessions in person or online?
Both formats are available. In-person sessions take place in Canela, within easy reach of Gramado. Online therapy is available to people in Brazil and abroad, depending on the ethical and clinical conditions of each case.
Can therapy be conducted in English or Spanish?
Yes. Francisco works with adults in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Using the language in which you can express yourself most naturally may be especially important for international clients and Brazilians living abroad.
What does a Jungian approach mean?
It is an approach that takes each person's singular history, conflicts, dreams, symbols and recurring patterns seriously. The work does not reduce your experience to a label.
Canela · Região das Hortênsias
An office in central Canela, within easy reach of Gramado
Rua Fernando Ferrari, 36 · Sala 3Vila Luiza · Canela · RSOpen directions in Google Maps ↗
First contact
The conversation can begin here
Send a message to ask questions and enquire about availability for in-person or online sessions.