Arminda Graves , AASW

Arminda Graves is an accredited social worker with six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict and depression. She combines clinical training and practical experience to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore difficult thoughts and emotions and take steps toward meaningful change.

Her academic background includes a Master of Social Work, a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling focused on behavioural health, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and she holds AASW accreditation, which denotes professional recognition within social work. She is also a certified Interpersonal Psychotherapy Level B clinician and a trained facilitator of the Circle of Security program, qualifications that inform her work with relationship and attachment concerns.

Arminda draws from a range of evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy, tailoring interventions to each person’s circumstances. She emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies while honoring the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life. Arminda offers support aimed at empowering people to build resilience, improve communication, and navigate complex life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Arminda uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take small, meaningful steps toward a life that feels more purposeful. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts while committing to actions that reflect what matters most, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress and life transitions.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, an approach that emphasizes empathy, genuine regard and listening. This method helps people feel heard and understood, creating a foundation for exploring relationship issues, grief and emotional overwhelm.

Arminda integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors when appropriate. CBT is practical and skills-oriented, often useful for managing depression, anxiety and coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Arminda works collaboratively with each person and with licensed professionals as needed to determine which methods best match a client’s goals, preferences and life circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent care around work, family and other commitments. These formats allow therapists to provide ongoing support and practical strategies while accommodating varied schedules and locations.