Simone Domingues , ACA

Simone Domingues is an experienced counsellor who helps women and individuals facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She offers calm, direct support for problems like sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating issues and parenting strain. Sessions are suitable for people wanting practical tools and steady emotional support.

With 25 years working in Brazil and Australia, Simone draws on a range of approaches to tailor sessions to each person. She focuses on listening closely, helping clients name what matters to them, and building small steps they can try between sessions. Meetings tend to be conversational and goal‑oriented while still allowing space to process feelings.

Simone uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and commit to values-driven action. She also draws on Client-Centred Therapy to build empathy and Mindfulness practices to teach calming skills for stress and sleep. Cognitive Behavioural techniques are used when people want clear strategies to change behaviours or thoughts that cause distress.

Her background includes an Honours degree in Psychology and broad clinical work across cultures. She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association, which guides her professional practice and ongoing supervision. Simone speaks English and Portuguese and works with adults from diverse backgrounds.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit busy lives. People who choose Simone can expect straightforward explanations, practical exercises and a respectful space to work through difficult moments.

Therapeutic approaches that work online

Simone commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside Client-Centred ideas. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then choose actions that align with their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers clear exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns that fuel anxiety, low mood or sleep problems. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and building a strong working relationship so people feel heard and can explore difficult topics.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Simone will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit the situation. That might mean combining mindfulness skills with CBT exercises, or spending early sessions building trust before introducing behavioural tasks.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful when non-verbal cues matter, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits short check-ins and text messaging can be handy for brief reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and busy schedules while still getting steady therapeutic support.