Guillaume Walters-du Plooy , AHPRA

Guillaume Walters-du Plooy is an AHPRA-registered clinician with over 15 years of experience in mental health counselling. He helps people facing addiction, trauma, mood difficulties and eating concerns. His approach is straightforward and practical, focused on what someone needs now to feel a little steadier.

He has worked in hospital, outpatient and community settings, so he is used to different kinds of stress and crises. Guillaume's PhD examined complex and treatment-resistant eating disorders, and he keeps a strong interest in supporting people with eating and body-image difficulties.

In sessions he uses approaches that include client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques. He emphasises collaboration and makes space for each person's story. Conversations tend to focus on noticing patterns, testing small changes, and building clearer choices in day-to-day life.

Guillaume pays attention to issues that often appear together - for example substance use, codependency, guilt and shame, or relationship strain after separation. He also offers coaching-style support for people who want practical steps and accountability alongside therapy.

Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans. People can expect a calm, non-judgemental tone and a steady focus on problem-solving and meaning, suited to those wanting both emotional support and concrete strategies.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding your perspective and building a trusting, respectful relationship. Online sessions let you talk through concerns and feel heard while working at your own pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) emphasises identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. It adapts well to video or phone work where you can practise techniques and follow structured homework between sessions. Existential Therapy helps people clarify values and make meaningful choices when life feels uncertain; this can be explored through reflective conversation and practical planning online.

Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Guillaume will discuss options and tailor the mix of approaches to your needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision means the way you work will change if something is not helping.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls mirror face-to-face dialogue and allow visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging make shorter check-ins and written reflection easier. These options help people maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and practise tools between meetings.