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Gus Ferreira - Provisional Psychologist
Gus Ferreira is a bilingual Provisional Psychologist at iflow Psychology in Gladesville, offering counselling for adolescents and adults. He provides evidence-based psychological support in English and Portuguese, helping clients manage stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Qualifications & Professional Accreditation
Provisional Psychologist – Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Master of Psychology – La Trobe University
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) – Bond University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science – University of Sydney
Gus continues to develop his knowledge and clinical competencies through ongoing supervision, directed study, and professional development consistent with provisional psychology practice requirements.
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Learn more about our approach to care at iflow Psychology.
About Gus — Professional Background
Gus has experience supporting adolescents and adults across counselling, wellbeing, and academic environments. Before commencing his provisional registration pathway, he worked within education, research, and student-development settings, contributing to programs that enhance emotional health, behavioural awareness, and interpersonal functioning.
Gus combines research-informed psychological theory with a calm, collaborative approach to therapy. His work is grounded in understanding personal history, values, communication patterns, and emotional responses, helping clients develop clearer insight into their current challenges and pathways forward.
With fluency in English and Portuguese, Gus also supports individuals adjusting to cultural transition, identity changes, family expectations, and communication barriers. His practice is inclusive and affirming of diversity, including varied cultural backgrounds, neurodiversity, and LGBTQIA+ experiences.
Services Provided
Gus provides counselling and psychological support for adolescents and adults, including assistance with:
Stress, worry, and anxiety
Low mood, motivation difficulties, and emotion regulation
Relationship or family communication challenges
Self-esteem, identity, and confidence concerns
Adjustment to life change, relocation, or transition
Managing conflict, interpersonal stress, and boundaries
Support related to ageing, illness, or caregiving roles
He offers appointments in-person at our Gladesville clinic and via secure telehealth sessions for clients across NSW. Sessions focus on improving emotional clarity, communication skills, coping strategies, and adaptive responses to daily difficulties.
What Gus Can Help With
Gus supports individuals seeking assistance with a range of psychological concerns. His work focuses on helping clients understand their emotional patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and improve day-to-day functioning. He supports clients experiencing:
Anxiety, excessive worry, and stress responses
Low mood, reduced motivation, and self-doubt
Challenges with communication, conflict, or relationships
Changes related to life direction, identity, relocation, or ageing
Difficulty balancing work, study, family, or personal expectations
Emotional responses linked to past experiences
Gus works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, identify influences on wellbeing, and establish strategies that assist with decision-making, emotional regulation, and interpersonal functioning.
How Gus Works With Clients
Gus works collaboratively with clients to build insight into their emotional experiences, patterns of responding, and personal goals. His sessions focus on helping individuals understand what is influencing their wellbeing while developing practical strategies that support meaningful change at a comfortable pace.
His approach involves:
clarifying concerns and goals early in the process
exploring factors that affect mood, relationships, and behaviour
building skills for emotional awareness and communication
supporting clients to make informed choices aligned with their values
Gus’s style is thoughtful, respectful, and paced according to each person’s readiness. He encourages regular review of goals to ensure that sessions remain relevant, supportive, and aligned with client needs.
Therapeutic Approaches
Therapeutic Approach
Gus adapts evidence-based therapeutic methods according to each person's concerns, goals, and presenting context. His work incorporates structured psychological strategies that help improve insight, coping, and emotional regulation. Gus draws from:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
– exploring thinking styles, behavioural patterns, and responses to stress
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
– strengthening motivation for change and clarifying personal goals
Solution-Focused techniques
– identifying strengths and next steps in manageable and practical ways
Mindfulness-based strategies
– developing grounding, tolerance of distress, and emotional awareness
Person-centred principles
– supporting authenticity, safety, and open communication
Gus integrates these approaches to help clients understand their experiences, evaluate alternative responses, and develop strategies that are sustainable in day-to-day life.
Special Areas of Interest
1. Anxiety, Stress, and Adjustment
Gus supports individuals experiencing stress, uncertainty, or difficulty adapting to changes in routine, life direction, relationships, or roles.
2. Interpersonal Communication and Conflict
He works with clients wanting to improve assertiveness, emotional expression, and relationship communication patterns in personal, family, or workplace contexts.
3. Self-Identity, Confidence, and Role Development
Gus assists individuals exploring self-esteem, identity development, values, and life direction, including transitions between academic, work, and independent living stages.
4. Cultural Adjustment and Cross-Cultural Experience
With fluency in Portuguese and experience working with multicultural communities, Gus supports people navigating cultural expectations, relocation, identity shifts, or bicultural relationships.
5. LGBTQIA+ Support
Gus provides inclusive, affirming support for individuals exploring relationship identity, belonging, emotional safety, and interpersonal wellbeing.
Who Gus Works With
Gus provides counselling for adolescents and adults seeking support for emotional, behavioural, or interpersonal concerns. He works with individuals who may be experiencing:
stress, worry, or anxiety
changes affecting confidence, motivation, or direction
communication or relationship difficulties
adjustment to relocation, culture, identity, or life stage transitions
emotional responses related to past experiences
Gus works respectfully with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, Portuguese-speaking individuals, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those seeking a supportive space to clarify goals, strengthen coping strategies, and improve emotional understanding.
Therapy with Gus at iflow Psychology
Gus provides therapy and counselling at our Gladesville clinic and via secure telehealth for clients across NSW. His sessions offer a structured, supportive environment where clients can explore challenges, strengthen emotional awareness, and develop adaptive coping strategies.
Clients who see Gus are often navigating periods of change, uncertainty, or conflict and are seeking clarity, better communication, or improved emotional regulation. Gus works collaboratively to identify goals early in the process and reviews progress regularly, ensuring that sessions remain relevant and aligned with client needs.
Therapy with Gus can support individuals to build insight into how past experiences, beliefs, and interpersonal interactions contribute to current difficulties, while developing strategies that promote wellbeing across work, study, family, and personal life.
Session Modalities
Gus provides sessions through the following formats:
In-person appointments
Held at our Gladesville clinic in a private and supportive consultation space.
Telehealth sessions (video)
Secure online sessions suitable for clients across NSW, offering greater flexibility.
Telephone consultations
May be used in specific circumstances where appropriate and aligned with treatment needs.
Languages
Gus provides therapy in:
English
Portuguese
Appointments can be conducted in either language depending on the client’s preference, cultural considerations, or communication needs. His bilingual capability supports individuals navigating cultural transition, identity differences, family expectations, or cross-cultural relationship challenges.
Availability
Gus offers appointments on the following days:
In-person sessions at Gladesville:
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Telehealth sessions (video):
Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location:
Suite 2, 260–274 Victoria Road, Gladesville NSW 2111
Telehealth is available for individuals located across NSW.
Appointments, Fees and Rebates
Sessions with Gus may be accessed under several payment pathways depending on individual circumstances:
Self-funded appointments
Clients can attend privately without a referral. This is the most common pathway for provisional psychologist services.
Private Health Insurance
Some insurers may provide rebates for sessions with provisional psychologists. Coverage varies depending on the policy and provider.
Employer or Rehabilitation-Funded Support
In some circumstances, organisations, rehabilitation providers, or support programs may fund sessions to support wellbeing, adjustment, or skill-building.
Telehealth Appointments
Private fees apply for telehealth appointments unless covered through a relevant funding arrangement.
At present, Medicare rebates generally do not apply for sessions with provisional psychologists.
For fee information, please contact our reception team or refer to our Fees & Access page.
See our Fees & Medicare page for detailed information.
If you would like to meet with Gus or discuss whether he is the right fit for your needs, our team can assist with appointment options and availability.
Book Online (Halaxy)
Call: (02) 6061 1144
Email: admin@iflowpsychology.com.au
Appointments are offered in person at our Gladesville clinic or via secure telehealth for individuals located across NSW.
If you require urgent support or immediate assistance, please visit our Crisis Support page.