About me

My name is Luís (pronounced Loo-eesh, he/him). I'm a qualified integrative therapist (see qualifications below).

I work relationally, and I invite you to bring all parts of yourself to therapy. Then, with empathy and care, we can make space to understand what's hurting or not working, while also paying attention to what feels good and is working.

I am a white European, cis gay man and I have worked with and within indigenous and LGBTQIA+ communities. These experiences are part of my own story, and support how I work, including with those from other identities and backgrounds.

Therefore, I pay close attention to how difference is felt – some of us more keenly than others – and to the relational, environmental and spiritual pressures the world can place on our ability to simply be who we are.

Languages

I've lived in four countries across three continents and speak four languages confidently. I can work with you in English or Portuguese (all variants), and you can bring Spanish or te reo Māori into our sessions. I also have some understanding of French and Italian.

Past experience

Before training and finding 'a home' in therapy, I spent 30 years in senior roles across charities (including in healthcare), industry, government and academia. This history has deepened my understanding of work pressures and life changes, and sharpened both my cultural awareness and ability to listen closely to people from different backgrounds.

Why did I move from a corporate career into therapy?

After those 30 years across organisations, I found myself drawn to the parts of that work that were really about people – understanding, developing others and staying relational even in how work got delivered – all while being true to myself. I know first-hand what it's like when work pressures, life transitions, or not-quite-fitting take over, and that experience shapes how I understand these things with you as we feel through them together.

If you're feeling hesitant about starting therapy, that's completely normal. I'd love to hear from you, at your own pace.