Augusto Cunha Ferreira

Gus Ferreira is a registered psychologist providing counselling and psychological support to adolescents and adults. He works with clients experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, interpersonal difficulties, identity concerns, and life transitions, using evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs.

Gus practices in English and Portuguese and has experience supporting individuals navigating cultural adjustment, identity development, relationship challenges, communication barriers, workplace concerns, and trauma-related presentations across diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications & Registration

• Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

• Master of Psychology — La Trobe University

• Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) — Bond University

• Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science — University of Sydney

​

Clinical Focus
Gus supports adolescents and adults presenting with:

• Anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation difficulties

• Low mood, motivation, and self-confidence concerns

• Relationship and interpersonal communication challenges

• Romantic relationships, attachment, and couples work

• Identity development and life-direction concerns

• Adjustment to relocation, role change, or major life transitions

• Interpersonal conflict and boundary setting

• Neurodevelopmental presentations and neurodivergence

• Cognitive disorders and neurodegenerative conditions

• Sexual functioning concerns

​

Therapeutic Approach
Gus uses structured, integrative, evidence-based interventions adapted to each client’s goals, including:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• Solution-focused strategies

• Mindfulness-based techniques

• Person-centred principles

• Psychoeducation

​

Sessions emphasise goal clarification, emotional awareness, behavioural change, and development of practical coping strategies that support day-to-day functioning.

Professional Background
Gus has experience across counselling, wellbeing, education, and academic environments, contributing to programs supporting emotional health, behavioural awareness, and interpersonal functioning prior to qualifying as a psychologist.

He works collaboratively with clients to build insight into emotional patterns, communication styles, and personal values, supporting informed decision-making and meaningful psychological change.
 

Areas of Interest

• Anxiety, stress, and adjustment

• Interpersonal communication and conflict

• Identity, confidence, and role development

• Couples therapy

• Cultural transition and bicultural experiences

• LGBTQIA+ inclusive psychological support