Esther Guilhot , AASW

Esther Guilhot uses a practical blend of approaches to help people make sense of difficult emotions and rebuild balance. Esther is an AASW counsellor with 20 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. She talks plainly and works with each person to find realistic steps forward.

Esther draws on therapies like ACT, attachment-based work and CBT to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Sessions focus on what matters to the person and on skills that can be used between meetings. Esther also brings techniques from DBT and emotionally-focused work when strong emotions or relationship repair are central.

Her background in social work means she understands how life events like burnout, workplace bullying and vicarious trauma impact wellbeing. Esther has personal experience with childhood and adult relational trauma, AuDHD and recovery from alcohol issues, and she uses that perspective to inform her approach. She aims to offer a non-judgemental space where people can name hard things and build coping strategies.

Esther supports people dealing with grief, parenting strain, career uncertainty, anger and mood concerns including bipolar moods. She also helps with intimacy-related issues, impulsivity and patterns tied to abandonment and attachment. The work tends to combine practical skills, values-based decision making and attention to relationships.

People can expect a collaborative process that balances listening with clear strategies. Esther encourages small experiments between sessions, practical tools for managing panic or anxiety, and focused work on communication and life purpose. Her practice is based in Australia and sessions are offered in English.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Esther often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based work to guide online sessions. ACT helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when uncomfortable feelings are present; it is useful for stress, anxiety and life transitions. Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, which can help with intimacy issues and relationship repair.

She may also draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for practical skill building. CBT breaks thoughts, feelings and actions into manageable parts and teaches tools for lowering panic, managing mood swings or changing unhelpful reaction patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process and Esther works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's goals and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and learning new skills together, while phone sessions can suit people with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to use a camera. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, ongoing coaching and flexible communication between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving or busy days.