Leo Cruz (he/him)

Bio:

 Leo is a QPOC (queer person of colour) therapist who works from an integrative approach, primarily informed by Intercultural and Humanistic perspectives. He is also trauma-informed and holds formal training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), bringing a gentle, collaborative, and grounded presence to his work.

He supports clients in cultivating a secure and integrated sense of self, providing a non-judgmental and actively anti-oppressive space to explore personal stories, increase self-awareness, and foster self-acceptance. This work is particularly focused on areas where internal feelings may conflict with external social, cultural, or systemic pressures. As a bilingual therapist, he offers therapy sessions in both English and Portuguese.

 

Works with:

  • Adolescents (aged 16+)

  • Adults 

Pricing:

  • Individuals: €80 per session

  • Counselling Students: reduced rate €70 per session

Availability:

  • Provides face-to-face sessions

  • Provides online sessions 

Speciality:

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD), Hybrid or Conflicted Identity, Internalised Oppression, Unresolved Shame & Guilt, Low Self-Esteem, Loss and Grief, Living with Chronic Illness.

Qualification:

BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy

Diplomas in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy

Diploma in Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy

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

Certificate in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)