Deanna Gwynne , PACFA

Deanna Gwynne is a counsellor practising in Australia with three years of one-on-one clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, parenting and caring pressures, and those adjusting to life changes. Deanna also supports people dealing with trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, career concerns and attention difficulties such as ADHD.

Deanna believes clients are the experts in their own stories. She draws on that strength while helping people find practical ways forward. Sessions are collaborative and focus on small, achievable steps rather than big promises.

Her background includes work with people in rural and remote communities and individuals diagnosed later in life as neurodivergent. Deanna uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs, including client-centred listening, cognitive techniques, mindfulness and narrative approaches.

In a typical session she listens first, then helps identify one or two strategies to try between meetings. That might be simple thinking tools, short mindfulness exercises, or reframing the story someone tells about themselves. She also supports people who are caring for others and those experiencing complex life stressors.

Deanna holds PACFA credentialing. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches fit with online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to you, helping you feel heard and understood while you consider changes. It suits people who want someone to follow their lead and support their personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical steps to change them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and concentration problems because it gives clear strategies to test between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing exercises to reduce overwhelm and improve focus. These simple practices can support mood, stress management and coping with chronic health or pain issues.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they pick and adapt methods so sessions feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging gives flexibility for busy days and people in regional areas. Video is good for deeper conversations when bandwidth allows, phone calls suit shorter check-ins or low-bandwidth situations, and chat or messaging can be used for quick reflections or ongoing support between sessions.