Simone Fernandes Rezzadori Bortolato, ACA

Simone Fernandes Rezzadori Bortolato is an ACA counsellor with more than 15 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and midlife transitions. She writes and talks plainly with clients to help them take practical steps when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. Her style is warm and respectful, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.

She uses an integrative, person-centred approach that brings together evidence-based techniques and attentive listening. Simone adapts conversations and tools to each person’s needs and goals. People can expect a mix of practical strategies and reflective discussion to clarify values, boundaries and next steps.

Having lived and worked in Australia and Brazil, Simone is alert to cultural and family influences on how people cope. That background informs how she frames issues like immigration stress, fertility concerns, guilt and shame, and identity shifts. She helps people translate cultural context into concrete coping plans.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including attachment difficulties, codependency, control issues, impulsivity, isolation and mood disorders. Simone also supports people facing life purpose questions, forgiveness work, and the specific pressures that come with midlife change.

Beginning therapy with Simone starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling. She aims to work collaboratively so sessions fit each person’s life and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Simone blends person-centred counselling with evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. Person-centred work focuses on listening closely and following the client’s priorities, which helps when people feel unsure about their next steps or values.

She also draws on cognitive-behavioural approaches to identify unhelpful thinking and develop alternative coping strategies. Those techniques are useful for anxiety, low mood and stress because they translate into clear, small actions to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Simone treats it as a collaborative task. She will talk with you about goals, try different tools, and adjust the plan based on what helps you make steady progress.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, save travel time and offer flexibility for shorter check-ins around work or family commitments. Simone aims to arrange sessions that suit your routine and to pace work so it feels manageable while you balance everyday responsibilities.