Constance Siaflas , ACA

Constance Siaflas is an ACA counsellor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and depression. She writes in a straightforward way and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Constance acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out and aims to make the process feel manageable from the first contact.

Her approach is strengths-based. She helps people notice what already works for them and builds on those skills. Constance uses short-term tools as well as deeper conversations when needed. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused so each meeting has a clear purpose.

Constance draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She adapts techniques to each person's situation, for example working on unhelpful thought patterns or improving communication habits. This makes therapy practical and relevant to daily life.

She has six years of experience in clinical roles and has worked in the government sector supporting people with disability. That background gives her insight into how chronic health issues and caregiving pressures affect mood and relationships. Constance places emphasis on realistic steps people can try between sessions.

People who choose to work with Constance often bring concerns about abandonment, attachment, chronic pain or illness, parenting strain, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress. She also supports work on life purpose, midlife shifts, financial stress and the aftermath of separation. The aim is to help people regain a sense of control and clearer direction.

How key approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values-based action so people can take small steps toward a life they care about, which suits issues like anxiety, depression and life purpose. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relational patterns shape current trust and connection. It helps people understand their responses in close relationships and develop new ways of relating that reduce isolation and conflict.

Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to focus on acceptance and values, attachment patterns, or a blend of methods so therapy matches everyday needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth is low, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text messaging for ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or health needs and let people choose the method that feels most practical for them.