Simone Domingues, ACA

Simone Domingues is an experienced counsellor who helps people facing big life changes and everyday stresses. She draws on 25 years of clinical work in Brazil and Australia. Simone works with adults on concerns like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief and self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with relationship or intimacy-related issues, parenting stresses, ADHD and coping with ageing or illness.

Her sessions are client-centred and practical. Simone listens first to understand what matters to each person. She then combines techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness and existential perspectives to suit the client's goals.

Simone trained in psychology and holds an Honour Degree in Psychology. She is an ACA counsellor and her practice follows the Australian Counselling Association's ethical guidelines. Her background includes work across community and clinical settings, and supervision is part of her ongoing practice.

In a typical session she helps clients notice patterns, test small changes and build daily coping strategies. Simone uses mindfulness exercises, values-based goal work and thought-challenging tools where appropriate. The aim is to make changes that fit into everyday life rather than rely on abstract concepts.

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. For people wanting to start, Simone asks them to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small committed actions. It helps people who feel stuck by clarifying what matters and practicing steps that move life in that direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. It offers straightforward tools to test unhelpful thoughts and build more helpful coping habits. Client-Centred Therapy centres the client's experience and aims to create a supportive, non-judgemental space that helps people find their own answers.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Simone will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs and goals. That choice can shift over time as priorities change, and she adjusts the focus based on what is helping in real life.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to attend regular sessions, try short check-ins or use audio-only options where video is difficult. The exact session options should be confirmed before booking, so prospective clients know what formats are available and how they fit into day-to-day life.