- Men's wellbeing
- Psychoanalytic approach
- Breathwork techniques
About Camila
Camila De Oliveira Mendes Leal offers calm, practical support for men’s wellbeing and other concerns. She aims to create a non-judgemental place where people can talk about stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting struggles and changes in life. Camila uses simple tools so conversations lead to clearer day-to-day coping.
Camila trained as a psychologist in Brazil and is a Level 4 counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). She blends longer-form psychoanalytic thinking with breathwork and body-focused exercises. That mix helps people notice patterns in thinking and feeling, and learn ways to manage intense reactions.
Sessions often include attention to bodily signs of stress. Camila uses Breathwork drawn from HeartMath practices to calm the nervous system. She also uses Neuro-Linguistic Programming and hypnotherapy techniques to help people reframe unhelpful habits and access inner resources.
Her practice covers a broad range of issues. She has a focus on trauma and perinatal mental health, and also helps with self-esteem, chronic stress, caregiver strain and coping with major life changes. She frames work as a process of learning about feelings and trying small changes that add up.
Camila speaks English and Portuguese and works with adults. People who choose her can expect to be met with steady listening, practical breath and grounding exercises, and conversational reflection about underlying patterns.
How her approaches translate to online work
Camila combines psychoanalytic listening with somatic techniques and brief reframing tools. Psychoanalytic work involves looking at recurring thoughts and feelings to understand where they come from and what keeps them going; this can help with long-standing patterns like low self-esteem or attachment issues. Breathwork methods such as HeartMath focus on simple breathing and rhythm exercises to reduce anxiety and ground the body during moments of distress. Neuro-Linguistic Programming and hypnotherapy techniques offer practical ways to reframe unhelpful responses and build new mental habits.Choosing the right approach usually happens together. Camila will discuss what feels most useful, try techniques in session, and adjust based on what helps the person reach their goals. That collaborative process means the plan can shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continued work after a move or when daily routines change, while the practical focus remains on learning skills and noticing patterns that make life more manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Camila help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, self-esteem and coping with life changes, among other related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach mixes psychoanalytic exploration with mind-body techniques like breathwork and tools drawn from NLP and hypnotherapy to support practical change.
What is her professional background?
Camila trained as a psychologist in Brazil and has around 10 years of experience supporting people with emotional challenges.
Which credentials and location are associated with Camila?
She is a Level 4 counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and is based in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.