Mariano Tabone , PACFA

Mariano Tabone is a PACFA-credentialed counsellor with eight years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. Mariano speaks English and Spanish and works with adults in Australia who want to make practical changes in their lives.

Mariano believes people are the experts on their own stories. He focuses on strengths and small, achievable steps. Sessions are conversational and grounded in real-life strategies rather than jargon. He encourages people to set clear, manageable goals and practices that fit day-to-day life.

His background includes work across mood-related concerns, trauma recovery and relationship difficulties. He has supported people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, body image and caregiver stress. Mariano also has experience with chronic pain, illness and disability and the ways these affect wellbeing.

Sessions often involve talking through patterns, testing new ways of responding, and building skills for communication and emotion regulation. He pays attention to issues such as guilt, shame, impulsivity and isolation, and helps people find direction during midlife change or after separation. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People meet with Mariano by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. He helps clients who want practical tools to manage symptoms and improve how they relate to themselves and others. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Mariano offers calm, consistent support through the process.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Mariano uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and task-focused. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, then experiment with small changes to improve mood and reduce anxiety. This method is useful for stress, low mood and day-to-day worry.

Another common approach focuses on processing traumatic events in a paced way and building safety skills. This helps people manage symptoms after abuse or difficult experiences and reduces the hold of painful memories on everyday life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mariano will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values and preferences. He discusses options openly and adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work fits each person’s life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing, want flexible timing or need quick check-ins between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work and caring responsibilities.