Esther Guilhot , AASW

Esther Guilhot is an AASW-accredited social worker and therapist based in Australia with 20 years of psychotherapy, counselling, and social work experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting difficulties, anger, bipolar and other mood disorders, ADHD, and the many practical struggles that come with career and life transitions. Her practice also addresses abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife crisis, narcissism, panic attacks, and related concerns.

Esther aims to provide a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and new coping strategies learned. She draws on a blend of therapeutic methods to tailor support to each person’s needs, helping clients build practical skills and connect with their values so they can move toward a more balanced life. Esther also brings lived experience of childhood and adult relational trauma, AuDHD, alcohol issues, and burnout; she has worked through recovery and greater wellbeing and is committed to supporting others on similar journeys.

AASW refers to the Australian Association of Social Workers and indicates recognised accreditation in social work practice in Australia, reflecting professional standards and training that inform Esther’s work.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Esther commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and focuses on taking valued actions that align with what matters most in life - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships to improve emotional connection and security in current relationships, making it a strong fit for intimacy, abandonment, and family issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with panic, mood concerns, and day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Esther works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Esther is delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility and easier access for people juggling work, caregiving, or remote living. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide ongoing support without the constraints of travel, making it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.