"Therapy should be a collaborative endeavour where the client is the expert of their own life.”
Michael White
ABOUT WHOLISTIC CONNECT
Wholistic Connect is a Mental Health Service founded and run by Richelle Brito Carvalho, a Counseling Psychologist and a Narrative Practitioner for young adults. Richelle has curated a space that is inclusive, open and compassionate, where individuals are supported in their nuanced life experiences by integrating the physical, mental and emotional aspects of her clients life.
OUR VALUES
Anti-oppressive
We believe people are not the problem—the problem is the problem. We create space to challenge systemic issues and dismantle one-sided narratives.
Courage and Compassion
Reaching out takes courage, especially in a world where mental health is still stigmatized. We offer a compassionate space to support brave, value-driven choices.
Intersectional Feminism
We embrace intersectional feminism as a core value—acknowledging that discrimination exists across gender, race, class, and sexuality. It’s about challenging systemic inequalities in all their forms.
Interdependent
We recognise that healing is an interdependent process. It doesn’t occur in isolation but rather within the context of a thriving ecosystem, where mutual support and collaborative community efforts play an important role in growth and healing.
Trauma-informed Care
We understand trauma as complex and deeply personal, often held in the body. Our approach centers on restoring safety and honoring each person’s unique, responsive journey through collaborative care
Non-diagnostic
We don’t reduce emotional struggles to diagnoses. While we welcome existing diagnoses, our focus is on understanding you as a whole person—within your social context, not just your symptoms
HIGH CONFLICT COUPLE • ANXIETY • DEPRESSION • TRAUMA RECOVERY •

