La Rue De Vries , AASW

La Rue De Vries is an AASW credentialed therapist with seven years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. AASW indicates membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers, reflecting formal recognition within the Australian social work profession. She works from a person-focused perspective that values each individual's experience and strengths.

La Rue creates an open, nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be explored honestly. She collaborates with each person to identify new ways of understanding and responding to life's difficulties, acknowledging that reaching out for help takes courage. Her practice emphasizes self-empowerment and practical steps toward change, helping people discover different ways of knowing, being, and doing as they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

La Rue draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered principles to support change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports taking actions that align with personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and how early relationships influence current relationship dynamics, which can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and issues with trust. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, giving people space to explore their experience and build confidence at their own pace.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work itself - La Rue collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what will be most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to connect with licensed professionals from locations that suit them and at times that fit busy lives. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapeutic support in ways that match personal routines and comfort levels.