Simone Domingues , ACA

Simone Domingues is a psychotherapist and counsellor with 25 years of clinical experience working across Brazil and Australia. She combines an Honours degree in Psychology with extensive training in Gestalt and other evidence-based approaches to tailor sessions to each person's needs and life context.

Her practice emphasizes a holistic, client-centered stance that prioritizes empathy, clear communication, and practical strategies. Simone draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles and Gestalt-informed perspectives to help people manage anxiety, depression, stress, sleep difficulties, relationship and family challenges, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports those facing parenting issues, caregiving strain, chronic illness, eating-related concerns, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and transitions such as aging or bereavement.

Simone offers flexible online counselling by phone, video, live chat, or messaging, adapting the format to what works best for each person. Her practice follows the ethical guidelines of the Australian Counselling Association and is conducted under professional supervision. Simone aims to create an empathic, strengths-based environment where clients can explore their values, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Simone often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work - a values-focused approach that helps people clarify what matters to them and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which identifies patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build healthier habits; CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with change.

In addition, Simone offers client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that each person feels heard and involved in setting the goals for therapy.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Simone collaborates with clients to choose and adapt methods that fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting course as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Simone is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily life. These options make it easier to access ongoing support, maintain continuity between meetings, and use therapeutic tools in the context of everyday routines while working with a licensed professional.