Fran is a clinical psychologist with more than 17 years of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families. She brings a warm and empathetic approach to her work, complemented by a touch of humour and spontaneity. As a trauma-informed therapist, she provides gender- and neuro-affirming care, creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment in which clients from diverse backgrounds can feel respected, understood, and supported in celebrating their identities and strengths.

Her PhD research focuses on maternal mental health, investigating the association between social support, depression, and anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period. With additional training in CBT, ACT, EMDR, attachment theory, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy, Fran’s expertise can help individuals, families, and couples experiencing life transitions such as parenthood, marriage, separation, divorce, illness, loss, and grief. She also works with perinatal mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma/PTSD.

In her spare time, Fran likes to read, play board games and go on adventures with her boys. She is also passionate about learning new languages and has a particular interest in sign languages. Fran provides therapy in English and Portuguese.