- Breathwork for anxiety
- Psychoanalytic exploration
- NLP and hypnotherapy
About Camila
Camila De Oliveira Mendes Leal is an ACA counsellor with 10 years of experience. She trained as a psychologist in Brazil and now works in Australia supporting people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self‑esteem and coping with life changes.
Camila offers straightforward conversations and practical techniques. Sessions mix talking through difficult memories with hands‑on tools for managing strong feelings. She uses breathwork and body‑focused exercises to reduce acute anxiety and improve bodily calm.
Her approach also draws on psychoanalytic ideas to look at recurring patterns and early relationships that affect present day reactions. Neuro‑Linguistic Programming and hypnotherapy are used as complementary ways to reframe habits that no longer serve a person. She explains concepts plainly and checks in about comfort with each technique.
Camila has particular experience supporting people after trauma and during perinatal periods, and she works with chronic stress and anxiety management. She adapts the pace of therapy to each person and combines reflective talking with practical skills practice between sessions.
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. People are asked to use the site matching tool to select online therapy options and schedule an initial appointment, and the subscription model for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Camila commonly uses psychoanalytic work and breath‑based somatic techniques in her practice. Psychoanalytic work involves talking about patterns and early relationships to understand why certain reactions keep happening, which can help when anxiety or trauma repeat through life. Breathwork, including HeartMath techniques, focuses on simple breathing and body awareness exercises to reduce immediate anxiety and improve emotional regulation.She also uses elements of Neuro‑Linguistic Programming and hypnotherapy as complementary methods to reframe unhelpful habits and access internal resources. Selecting which methods to use is collaborative - Camila will discuss options and adjust the mix based on the person's goals and comfort with each technique.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week and can allow shorter check‑ins when needed. It also lets people practise breath and grounding tools in everyday settings. The therapist will cover how to structure sessions and homework so therapy fits practical life demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self‑esteem and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as attachment and body image.
What is the therapy style like?
Camila blends talking therapies with practical tools. Expect reflective conversation alongside breathwork and exercises to manage strong feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience, including training as a psychologist in Brazil and practice in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the Australian Counselling Association as an ACA counsellor and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Session cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.