Denise Gallo , AASW

Denise Gallo is an experienced Australian social worker who brings more than three decades of professional practice to her therapeutic work. Holding AASW credentials - membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers - she has an extensive background in statutory child protection and international casework, paired with deep experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and the practical challenges of life transitions. Denise works with issues such as self-esteem, motivation, compassion fatigue, and relationship and family concerns, adapting conversations and care plans to each person she meets.

Known for a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach, Denise blends evidence-informed methods with a client-centered style to create tailored support. She communicates fluently in English, Spanish, French, and Italian, and draws on lived experience as a mother of six to inform empathetic, realistic guidance. Beginning therapy can take courage, and Denise recognizes that first step as meaningful; she aims to meet people where they are and to collaborate on a clear, practical path forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Denise integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and supports building a values-based life; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships to improve current connections and emotional regulation, often helping with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and family-of-origin issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Denise works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to connect from home or while traveling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, support consistency in care, and provide multiple formats so clients can choose what feels most accessible and effective for them.