Leo Cruz (he/him)

I’m Leo Cruz (he/him), a queer psychotherapist , fully accredited by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I offer integrative therapy to adults and young people aged 16 and over.

I specialise in Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD), Complex Trauma, and Intercultural Psychotherapy. My work supports people navigating a wide range of experiences, including: 

• Anxiety and Depression

• Complex Trauma (CPTSD)

• Shame and Self-criticism

• Identity and Belonging

• Gender and Sexuality

• Grief and Loss

• Chronic Illness (HIV-related concerns)

• Experiences related to Multiracial and Mixed-Race Identity

  
  

I have a particular interest in supporting people whose experiences may not always feel understood within mainstream therapeutic spaces, including  LGBTQIA+ community and people from minoritised, multicultural and mixed-race backgrounds.

My practice is informed by Intercultural, Decolonial and Liberatory Approaches. I recognise that our emotional lives do not exist in isolation. Our families, cultures, communities, relationships and wider social environments can all shape how we understand ourselves and experience the world.

EMDR

I also work with Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) as part of a trauma-informed, integrative approach, supporting clients in processing distressing and traumatic experiences.

My work with trauma considers the whole experience of trauma, including thoughts, emotions, memories, bodily sensations and patterns of nervous system activation. Alongside EMDR, I may draw on bottom-up, body-aware approaches to support emotional regulation, grounding and a greater sense of safety.

Qualifications

• BA (Hons) and Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy

• Diploma in Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD)

• Diploma in Adolescent Psychotherapy

• Certified Training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  
  

I offer therapy in English and Portuguese.