New Arrivals
Support to manage culture shock, language stress, and practical steps to settle in.
Online mental health therapy for Brazilians abroad
Find emotional balance, manage saudade, and rebuild confidence while living overseas.
Sessions in Portuguese & English • Online video sessions • Confidential & Supportive
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Free Intro Call
Schedule your 35-minute call to connect and see if it feels right for you.
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Reach out for emotional support tailored for Brazilians abroad.
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Discover how therapy can help you navigate saudade and rebuild your confidence and belonging.
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About Fernanda
Hi, I’m Fernanda, but most people call me Nanda. I’m a Brazilian-trained psychologist and a registered counsellor in Australia (ACA). With nearly 10 years of experience working in human resources and people development. Now living in Australia, I blend my clinical background with my own immigrant experience to support Brazilians navigating the challenges of life abroad.
Having faced homesickness, cultural adjustments, and identity shifts myself, I know how tough it can be to find balance and belonging in a new country. My approach is practical, compassionate, and tailored to you — helping you build emotional clarity, resilience, and a stronger connection with your authentic self.
Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore your emotions, celebrate your strengths, and develop strategies that fit your unique journey and values. Wherever life takes you, you don’t have to walk this path alone.
Outside of work, I’m passionate about traveling, spending time in nature, and meeting new people and places. I’m also a devoted animal lover — especially cats and dogs — and I believe the bond we share with animals is truly special.
These personal experiences deepen my empathy and understanding, allowing me to connect with you authentically and support your emotional growth with warmth and respect.
Start with a free intro
Who I Help
I work with Brazilians at different stages of life abroad — from recent arrivals to long-term residents — with solutions tailored to your needs.
Long-term Immigrants & Expats
Explore identity, relationships, and creating meaning after years living abroad.
Permanent Residents
Navigate career choices, family decisions and the next chapter with clarity.
Life Transitions
Support during breakups, job changes, parenting challenges, or study transitions.
Benefits we can build together
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Greater emotional clarity Deeper understanding of what you feel and how those emotions impact your life.
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Strengthening identity Connection with your essence, integrating new experiences into your personal history.
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Improved conflict management Tools to better deal with challenges in relationships and decisions.
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Anxiety and stress reduction Strategies for finding balance amidst everyday pressures.
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Harmony and well-being Feeling of internal alignment, even in the face of change and uncertainty.
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Improved sleep and concentration A calmer mind translates into greater focus and rest.
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Self-confidence and assertiveness Talking about your needs and feelings clearly and confidently.
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Sense of belonging and purpose Expand the sense of belonging, purpose and satisfaction with life.
Testimonials
"A Nanda é uma profissional incrível! Desde o primeiro contato um dos pontos que me deixou super à vontade é a paz que ela traz na voz. Isso torna o ambiente da terapia muito confortável, ela é realmente acolhedora e muito empática. Tem me ajudado muito e me feito bem! Recomendo demais o trabalho dela."
"Desde a primeira sessão eu me identifiquei muito com a Nanda! Ela sempre foi super simpática, empática, profissional e sempre teve cuidado para que eu me sentisse à vontade. A comunicação com ela também sempre foi muito fácil, tanto para marcar as consultas, quanto durante as próprias sessões. Ela é super pontual, clara, acolhedora e faz com que tudo flua naturalmente. Além disso, ela é muito flexível: mesmo eu não conseguindo manter sempre o mesmo horário toda semana, ela sempre fez e faz o possível para me encaixar quando pode. Ela me ajudou muuito profissionalmente e emocionalmente, de um jeito muito leve e acolhedor. Recomendo muito!"
"Conhecer a Fernanda foi uma verdadeira bênção. Antes dela, eu já havia tentado outros profissionais, mas nenhum deles conseguiu chegar nem perto do acolhimento e da empatia que ela transmite. A Fernanda tem um jeito que faz a gente se sentir super à vontade, e eu não tive nenhum receio de compartilhar minhas questões com ela, porque sinto que ela é extremamente verdadeira e está 100% presente nas nossas sessões. Cada encontro com ela traz um alívio enorme. Tive o prazer de conhecê-la pessoalmente e só confirmou tudo o que eu já pensava! Uma excelente profissional, recomendo pra todo mundo! ❤️ 🫶"
Individual Psychotherapy
You may be experiencing transitions, feeling lost, or dealing with emotional challenges that seem more difficult to face alone. You may feel homesick, anxious, or emotionally exhausted. Or perhaps you're already well but want to better understand some internal issues and strengthen your emotional health.
Wherever you are, individual psychotherapy offers a welcoming and safe space to explore yourself. We'll explore the issues you bring up, identify patterns that may no longer be working, and find healthier, more balanced ways to move forward.
The process involves strengthening your identity and essence, integrating the new experiences you have had into your personal history, so that you feel more whole and connected with yourself.
The path may seem challenging, but trying to do everything alone often makes things even more difficult. At Saudade Mind Lab, we walk the path together. I don't offer ready-made formulas or magic answers—our goal is to identify small steps that make sense to you and align with your values and current life situation.
Contact & Booking
Book your free 30-minute call and let's understand together how I can support you. All sessions are confidential and tailored to your needs.
For group sessions, collaborations, partnerships, or workshops, please reach out via email.
- Email: nanda@saudademindlab.com
- WhatsApp: +61 415 510 720
- Languages: Português, English
Resources That Can Help You
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Lifeline Australia Phone: 13 11 14 24-hour emotional support and suicide prevention.
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Beyond Blue Phone: 1300 22 4636 Support for mental health issues, including anxiety and depression.
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SANE Australia Phone: 1800 18 7263 Information and support for people living with mental health problems.
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Headspace Phone: 1800 650 890 Support for young people aged 12 to 25, focusing on mental health and wellbeing.
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The Black Dog Institute Mental health resources, including information on depression and anxiety.
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Relationships Australia Phone: 1300 364 277 Support and advice for relationships and families.