Camila De Oliveira Mendes Leal, ACA
Brazilian-trained therapist for trauma and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse support
- Perinatal mental health
- ACA Level 4 counsellor
About Camila De Oliveira Mendes Leal
Camila De Oliveira Mendes Leal is a Brazilian-trained psychologist and a Level 4 Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), bringing 10 years of professional experience to her work in Australia. She offers adolescents and adults a calm, non-judgmental environment where they can explore emotional challenges and develop practical skills for everyday life.
Her practice is rooted in psychoanalytic thinking, which helps uncover unconscious patterns and relational dynamics that contribute to long-standing difficulties. That depth-oriented work is balanced with interventions that strengthen regulation and self-awareness, so clients can both understand and manage their responses more effectively.
Camila incorporates mind-body methods such as HeartMath breathwork to support anxiety and stress reduction, and she uses complementary techniques including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and hypnotherapy to help reframe unhelpful patterns and access internal resources. These tools are selected with the individual in mind to promote holistic well-being.
She concentrates on areas including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, with specialised experience in perinatal mental health and related support. Camila works in English and Portuguese and invites people ready to explore growth and emotional empowerment to connect for a collaborative therapeutic process.
Her practice is rooted in psychoanalytic thinking, which helps uncover unconscious patterns and relational dynamics that contribute to long-standing difficulties. That depth-oriented work is balanced with interventions that strengthen regulation and self-awareness, so clients can both understand and manage their responses more effectively.
Camila incorporates mind-body methods such as HeartMath breathwork to support anxiety and stress reduction, and she uses complementary techniques including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and hypnotherapy to help reframe unhelpful patterns and access internal resources. These tools are selected with the individual in mind to promote holistic well-being.
She concentrates on areas including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, with specialised experience in perinatal mental health and related support. Camila works in English and Portuguese and invites people ready to explore growth and emotional empowerment to connect for a collaborative therapeutic process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Camila De Oliveira Mendes Leal have?
Camila has 10 years of clinical experience working as a psychologist and counsellor.
Is Camila De Oliveira Mendes Leal a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the ACA credential and is a Level 4 Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
In which languages does Camila De Oliveira Mendes Leal provide therapy?
Camila provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Camila De Oliveira Mendes Leal located?
Camila is located in Australia.
How can I work with Camila De Oliveira Mendes Leal as my therapist?
Clients can work with Camila through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Camila De Oliveira Mendes Leal work with international clients?
Camila does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Camila De Oliveira Mendes Leal cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-driven care offered through online sessions
Psychoanalysis in Camila’s work focuses on exploring unconscious patterns and early relationship dynamics to help clients understand the sources of recurring difficulties. This approach can be helpful for people working through attachment issues, deep-rooted anxiety, or persistent relational challenges.
HeartMath breathwork is used as a practical mind-body technique to reduce physiological arousal and support anxiety and stress management. Simple breathing and coherence exercises can help clients reconnect with bodily signals and calm intense reactions in the moment.
Camila also uses Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and hypnotherapy as complementary techniques to reframe unhelpful habits and access internal resources that support change. These methods can assist clients seeking new ways to cope and shift ingrained patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Camila collaborates with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client will review techniques together and adapt the plan as therapy progresses.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide practical flexibility, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can deliver thoughtful, evidence-informed care through these formats, helping clients access support from different locations and at convenient times.
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