Anxiety & depression
Stress, anxiety, loss of drive, lasting sadness: understanding what is going on and finding solid ground again.
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Luiza Pons · English-speaking clinical psychologist in Lyon
A space to be heard: to ease suffering, understand yourself and change how you relate to yourself and others
As a clinical psychologist, I see adults and teenagers for short-term support or longer-term therapy, in English, French and Portuguese.
- Adults & teenagers
- In person & video
- EN · FR · PT
About
A clinical practice shaped by many perspectives
I am a clinical psychologist, trained at the École de Psychologues Praticiens (Institut Catholique de Paris, Lyon campus), and I see adults and teenagers at my practice in Lyon. I offer both short-term approaches and longer, more in-depth therapy.
Trained to identify mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions, I offer support tailored to each person, and referral for a full assessment when needed.
My first career as an engineer and economist, and my earlier professional experience, bring a range of complementary perspectives to my clinical work. I work in English, French and Portuguese, which allows me to support people from many cultural backgrounds, including expatriates and international families settling in Lyon.
Therapy
What can therapy help with?
Every request is unique. These are the main areas in which I can support you.
Women & hormonal life
Pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, perimenopause: turning points that deserve attentive, informed listening.
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A confidential space for teenagers, working with their family when that helps.
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Difficult events, exile, expatriation, living between cultures: support that is sensitive to each person’s context.
Learn more: trauma and life journeysWork & career
Distress at work, exhaustion, career transitions and career changes.
Learn more: work and careerAddiction & personal growth
Addictive behaviours, wanting to understand yourself better, or to break a pattern that keeps repeating.
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An integrative approach, adapted to each situation
My practice draws on integrative training, bringing together several approaches that I use according to what each clinical situation calls for.
01
Systemic
Understanding the person within their relationships: couple, family, work, communities.
02
Cognitive behavioural
Practical tools to work on the thoughts, emotions and behaviours that cause suffering.
03
Existential
Making room for the questions of meaning, choice and freedom that run through our lives.
04
Psychoanalytic
Exploring your history to shed light on what is being replayed today.
How does therapy work?
- First appointment A chance to get to know each other, talk about what brings you and ask your questions.
- Agreeing on a framework Frequency of sessions, goals, short-term support or longer-term therapy.
- Ongoing sessions Sessions of about 50 minutes, in person or by video, adjusted as we go.
Background
Training & experience
Training
- 2025Clinical psychologist degreeÉcole de Psychologues Praticiens (EPP)
- 2025Professional module in neuropsychologyCentre de Consultation et de Formation Daniel Widlöcher
- 2025Foundations of systemic theoryIFATC
- 2025Interculturality and psychological traumaCentre Régional du Psychotrauma
- 2024ADHDTDAH France
- 2007Engineering degreeÉcole Polytechnique
Clinical experience
- Since 2026Addiction medicine, psychiatryCentre Hospitalier de Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d’Or
- 2026Clinical psychology – systemic approachUnité de Développement des Compétences Familiales (UDCF)
- 2025 – 2026Orspere-Samdarra national observatory – migration and precarityCentre Hospitalier Le Vinatier, Bron
- 2025Clinical psychology – intellectual disabilityAssociation Adélaïde Perrin, Lyon
- 2024 – 2025Outpatient psychiatryCMP adultes (adult community mental health centre), Rillieux-la-Pape
- 2024Inpatient psychiatryCentre Hospitalier Le Vinatier, Bron
- 2023 – 2024Clinical psychology – psychiatric disabilityFoyer de vie Les 3 Galets, Lyon
Fees & practical details
Sessions in person or by video
First consultation
€50
In person · individual
Consultation
€60
In person · adults and teenagers
Video consultation
€60
Online consultation via Doctolib
Reimbursement
Sessions are not reimbursed by the French national health insurance (Assurance Maladie), and the carte Vitale is not accepted. Many French top-up health insurers (mutuelles), as well as some international and expatriate health insurance plans, cover part of the cost of sessions with a psychologist: an invoice can be provided on request.
Payment methods
Cash, bank card and bank transfer.
Languages
Sessions in English, French and Portuguese.
The practice
Cabinet paramédical des Brotteaux
A calm, bright space in the heart of Lyon’s 6th arrondissement.
Address
Cabinet paramédical des Brotteaux134 Rue de Sèze
69006 Lyon, France
Entry via the intercom.
Get directionsGetting here
- Metro Brotteaux (line B)
- Metro Charpennes – Charles Hernu (lines A and B)
- Bus Vitton – Belges (C1, C6)
- Parking 14 Place Jules Ferry
Opening hours
| Tuesday | 9 am – 7 pm |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 2 pm – 7 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am – 7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am – 5 pm |
By appointment only (French time).
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
How do I book an appointment?
You can book online on Doctolib, by text message or via WhatsApp on +33 6 51 05 86 21.
Are you taking new clients?
Yes, I am taking new clients, adults and teenagers.
How long is a session?
A session usually lasts 50 minutes. How often we meet is agreed together, depending on your needs and our availability.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes, video consultations take place via Doctolib, at the same fee as in person. They are particularly useful if you live far from Lyon or abroad.
Are sessions reimbursed?
Sessions are not reimbursed by the French national health insurance. Check with your top-up insurer (mutuelle) or your international health insurance: many cover a number of sessions with a psychologist.
Do you see teenagers on their own?
Yes. For minors, parental consent is required, and an initial conversation with the parents can be offered. What a teenager shares in sessions remains confidential.
What is the difference between a psychologist, a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist in France?
A psychologist holds a master’s degree in psychology and supports people through talking therapy and therapeutic tools; psychologists do not prescribe medication. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor and can prescribe treatment. In France, the title of psychotherapist is regulated and granted to psychiatrists, and to psychologists or doctors who have completed additional training in clinical psychopathology. If needed, I will refer you to the most suitable professional.
Book an appointment
Online, by text message or via WhatsApp on +33 6 51 05 86 21.