Alexandra Rubenis , ACA

Alexandra Rubenis is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia who supports people through difficult life moments. She presents a calm, down-to-earth manner and focuses on helping clients find practical steps toward relief and clarity.

She draws on three years of focused counselling experience and a background that includes coaching work. Alexandra often helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger and depression. She also pays attention to concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency and loneliness.

Sessions tend to be conversational and collaborative. Alexandra listens first, then helps clients set small, achievable goals. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work while keeping the pace comfortable for each person.

People who come to her can expect clear, straightforward language and practical strategies that fit daily life. She aims to help clients notice patterns, try different ways of coping and build on what already works for them.

Alexandra welcomes multicultural concerns and supports people with intellectual disability and autism spectrum considerations. Her style is respectful and non-judgemental, with an emphasis on dignity and choice as people work toward greater resilience and self-understanding.

How evidence-based techniques work online

Alexandra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to online formats. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and then practising alternative responses; this helps with anxiety, low mood and stress by giving clear tools to try between sessions. Another approach emphasises stabilising after distress by building coping skills and emotion regulation strategies; it supports people dealing with trauma, anger and overwhelming emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alexandra discusses options with each person and adapts methods to match their needs, goals and preferences. Together they set goals and regularly check what is working and what might need to change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is useful. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates, reflective writing between sessions or people who prefer not to be on camera. These formats help therapy fit around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on meaningful progress.