Julie Teao , ACA

Julie Teao is an ACA counsellor with six years of professional experience in Australia. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. Julie aims to create a warm space where people can share thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.

Julie often supports people dealing with trauma, abuse and anger. She also works with those who struggle with confidence, motivation and self-esteem. Her work includes helping with panic attacks, mood disorders and social anxiety.

She pays attention to how life roles and pressures affect day-to-day wellbeing. That includes caregiver stress, workplace issues and the strain of feeling isolated. Julie also addresses concerns around prejudice and discrimination and supports people exploring self-love and forgiveness.

Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Julie listens first, then helps people set small, manageable goals. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work and adapts to each person’s needs.

Julie describes the first step as an act of courage. She helps clients find practical ways to feel steadier and more capable. Over time the aim is clearer thinking, improved mood and better coping with life’s challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build skills. One approach focuses on talking through feelings and reactions to reduce anxiety and support mood regulation. This kind of work helps with panic attacks, social anxiety and ongoing worry.

Another common strand involves processing past harm and strong emotions linked to trauma and abuse. This work helps people name what happened, reduce overwhelming reactions and find ways to cope with triggers over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then choose techniques together. This collaborative method helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging can suit quick check-ins or when typing feels easier. These formats offer flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life.