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Helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges.

Individual and Couples Counselling
in Perth, WA and online.

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I’m Hugo: Counsellor, Coach and Clinical Supervisor.

B. Psychology | Post Grad Dip Counselling | Master of Community Development

With over two decades of experience across four continents, I’ve had the privilege of walking beside people from many different cultures and backgrounds. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, transitions, or a sense of disconnection, I offer a safe and supportive space where your story is heard and your strengths are honoured.

My approach is warm and collaborative, grounded in evidence-based practices. I work with Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness, Person-Centred Therapy, Schema Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Parts Work. Together, we’ll find what works best for you so you can gain clarity, restore balance, and feel more at home in yourself.

I hold a Bachelor in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling, a Master of Community Development, and specialised training in Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance. As a Member of the Australian Counselling Association, I am committed to ethical, culturally sensitive practice and to fostering wellbeing within the wider community.

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Services offered

In person and online

  • Individual Counselling

    A warm, non‑judgemental space to explore inner conflict, navigate transitions, and find clarity.

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  • Couples Counselling & Therapy

    Support for couples to reconnect, understand each other deeply, and grow together.

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  • Career Counselling

    Practical, personalised guidance to align your goals with your values and strengths.

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  • Clinical Supervision for Health Professionals

    A reflective, safe space for health professionals to explore practice, ethics, and growth.

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I specialise in:

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I support individuals and couples from different backgrounds and communities.

If you’re ready to explore a path toward greater clarity and balance, I’d love to hear your story. Let’s connect for a free 15‑minute consultation to see how we might work together.

    • Mindfulness

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    • Person-Centred Therapy

    • Schema Therapy

    • Gestalt Therapy

    • Parts Work

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Individuals, both men and women

    • Individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+

    • Couples

    • Teenagers

  • I have a special interest in supporting people who are part of, or connected to, these communities:

    • Migrants, expats, and culturally diverse backgrounds

    • Portuguese, Brazilian, and Portuguese-speaking African communities

    • LGBTQIA+

    • Vegetarians & vegans

    • Young adults & teenagers

    • Couples at different life stages

    • Socially and environmentally aware individuals

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You don’t have to go through it alone.

An introduction to my approach and the safe space I offer for growth and healing.

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Values That Guide My Work

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Integrity

I provide ethical, transparent, and values-aligned care, honouring both your story and my professional responsibility.

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Empathy

I meet your experiences and struggles with curiosity, compassion, and understanding, supporting you to explore patterns and heal gently.

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Cultural Sensitivity

I draw on my own migration journey and experience with diverse backgrounds to create a space where all identities and cultures are respected.

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Compassion

I approach every part of you with kindness and care, recognising that unhealed wounds and protective parts hold important stories.

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Ethics

I offer inclusive, vegan-aligned, and socially responsible care, ensuring your values are reflected in how you are supported.

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Presence

I help you reconnect with your body, breath, and awareness, providing a fully attentive, grounding, and supportive space in every session.

Testimonials

  • Caitlin

    I was deeply sceptical about seeing another professional. But Hugo listened to what I was saying in a very different way. I felt immediately understood and accepted. I knew I could trust him with my secrets, what I told no one else before. These attitudes made it possible for me to get to the bottom of what I was feeling. And to discover the strength within me to grow and face the problems. I discovered that there were solutions. And Hugo was always by my side to support me in the choices I made along the way.

  • Ana

    I had met other counsellors before, but with Hugo, it was the first time I felt deeply accepted and understood.

  • Daniel

    Hugo, I will always remember our conversations. And your insightful eyes. Helping me to see clearly what was happening in my life. And causing me stress and anxiety. I wanna thank you for that journey we did together. Into myself. My life. Also, congratulate you for this new website. It's exceptional, as you would expect.

  • Ana

    Mindfully and empathically, I was heard throughout the sessions. The conversations I had with Hugo moved me from the speech in my mind to the real problems and what needed to be done. Hugo helped me to get in and out there without forcing me, and he was there with me when I realised what caused me pain. His words and his presence helped me return to the world.

    Hugo’s solid experience helped me through the most difficult phase of my life. He helped me to embrace my rebuilt a new self. Today, I speak openly about what happened, with the intention of being able to help others seek the help I’ve had, and I feel that I’ve been reborn from my ashes as if I were a Phoenix.

  • Paulo

    Empowered to make decisions. Hugo was able to listen to my issues and analyse them in a very intelligent way. At the end of each session, I was much more relaxed and empowered to make very substantial decisions!

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