About THE PSYCHOLOGIST
Who am I?
Welcome! My name is Francieli Sufredini, and I am a Brazilian psychologist with 15 years of experience working with children, adults, and families. I provide counselling sessions to individuals and couples, and also psychological assessment (online or in the CBD/Sydney). Spoken languages are English and Portuguese.
My Qualifications
I hold a Bachelor and a Master (Research) in Psychology from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), and a PhD in Health from the University of Technology Sydney. Currently, I am enrolled in a Master of Clinical Psychology at Cairnmillar Institute. My research investigated the relationship between social support, depression, and anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period through a mixed-methods study.
With additional training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), ACT, EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2), Attachment Theory, and Family Systems Therapy (Familiare Institute), I can help individuals, families, and couples going through lifespan transitions such as parenthood, marriage, separation, divorce, diseases, loss, and grief. I also have training and extensive experience with trauma and domestic violence.
Services provided
Counselling: my areas of interest are depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, abuse/violence, OCD, stress, burnout, ADHD, and perinatal psychology.
Psychometric assessment: family violence provisions visa applicants under migration legislation.
Fees
Individuals: AUD 220 (50 min)
Couples and families: AUD 270 (1:30 h)
Medicare rebate ($96.95) is available for those who have a current Mental Health Care Plan (up to 10 sessions per calendar year).
Victims Services NSW clients - up to 22 hours of free counselling.
I am currently unavailable to take any new clients, but please send me a message if you are interested in joining a waiting list.
Passionflower inspiration
The passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a perennial plant with documented therapeutic properties, native to the southeastern United States and Central and South America. The literature data suggest that the passionflower itself, as well as its preparations, helps reduce stress and can therefore be helpful in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, and depression (Janda et al., 2020).