Lynette Guy , ACA, PACFA

Lynette Guy is an experienced counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with addictions, relationship strain and women's issues. Her approach is down-to-earth and practical, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to cope with daily life.

Lynette draws on 15 years of practice in Australia and brings a calm, non-judgemental presence to sessions. She makes space for people to talk about difficult feelings and painful memories without pressure. Conversations are paced to suit each person, and practical steps are offered when they are helpful.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small changes that build confidence. Lynette pays attention to how attachment, abandonment and shame affect relationships and self-worth. She also works with concerns such as panic attacks, obsessive thinking, mood shifts and chronic illness-related stress.

People can expect straightforward language and collaborative planning in the room. She aims to help clients find ways to manage symptoms, rebuild daily routines and make decisions that feel more aligned with their values. The work can include short-term coping strategies and longer conversations about meaning and life purpose.

Lynette is accredited with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Sessions are offered across several online formats to match different needs and schedules.

Practical approaches and online therapy options

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques can help with symptoms and daily functioning. One useful approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and panic, such as breath work, grounding exercises and stepwise exposure to feared situations. This helps reduce the hold of panic and social anxiety over time. Another approach addresses trauma and emotional wounds by creating safe, paced conversations and building new ways of relating to distressing memories and feelings. This supports people working through post-traumatic stress, shame and attachment concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with each person, consider goals and preferences, and adjust methods as progress unfolds. Clients are involved in planning and can shift focus if something is not working.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people talk face-to-face without travel, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins and reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to access consistent care around work and family commitments and to continue therapy when life is busy.