Larissa Braga
Mrs Larissa Braga Gomides De Sousa
Phone
Mobile
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://larissabraga.com.au

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Bachelor of Counselling
Languages
Portuguese
Registration Number
32148
Registration category
Clinical
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
I am a PACFA-registered counsellor and EMDR therapist working with adults, young people aged 15 and over, and parents. I provide services in the Northern Rivers NSW and via telehealth across Australia.

My practice focuses on ADHD and trauma-informed therapy. I draw on EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. Interventions are tailored to each client’s presentation, goals, and stage of change.

I incorporate psychoeducation as a core part of the therapeutic process. Supporting clients to understand their neurobiology and patterns of functioning can enhance insight, self-regulation, and engagement in therapy.

Prior to private practice, I worked as a Youth Access Mental Health Clinician at Headspace Tweed Heads. In this role, I provided assessment and short to medium-term interventions for young people aged 12 to 25 presenting with a range of mental health concerns.

I also bring lived experience as a parent of a child with ADHD. This informs my work with individuals and families navigating diagnosis, support systems, and the practical demands of daily life.

I offer sessions in English and Portuguese. Having grown up in Brazil, I am attentive to cultural context and the experience of living between cultures, and I aim to provide a culturally responsive and inclusive therapeutic environment.
Practice opening hours
By appointment
Issues I can help with
Anxiety, Childhood or adolescent issues, Cultural issues, Family or parenting, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Migrant issues, School counselling, Trauma recovery
Type of therapy offered
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing, Mindfulness-based therapies, Person-centred counselling, Psycho-education

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
LARISSA BRAGA COUNSELLING9 Mogo PlBillinudgelNSW2483