Josh Arminio, ACA

Josh Arminio brings over six years of experience working across diverse areas of mental health. He began his career as a sexual assault victim advocate and went on to complete a master's degree in counselling in 2020 at Monash University in Melbourne. During his training he completed internships at a high school and with an employee assistance program (EAP) agency, building practical experience with young people and workplace-related supports.

Following his master's and a graduate certificate in health and human services from the University of Melbourne, Josh has worked in roles including group therapy facilitation for veteran services, community telehealth, academic advising, counselling in a carceral setting, and providing clinical supervision to counselling graduate students. He has provided care to a wide range of populations including military veterans, sex workers, LGBTQIA+ people, educators, international students and immigrants, older adults, unhoused individuals, Indigenous Australians, and small business owners.

He holds a clinical certificate in group therapy and multicultural counselling from Shippensburg University in the United States. His practice is grounded in Rogerian person-centered strategies and informed by training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Josh frames his work around social justice advocacy and cultural competency and lists the ACA credential among his professional qualifications.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Josh integrates person-centered therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work. Person-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients explore their values and self-understanding; it supports issues like self esteem, identity, and life purpose. ACT helps people develop psychological flexibility by combining acceptance strategies with values-based action, which can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and adjustment to change. CBT addresses unhelpful thinking patterns and behavior cycles with practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, improve coping, and support relationship communication.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Josh works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and adjusts methods over time so the therapeutic plan fits each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to match each client’s situation.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessibility and scheduling. Video calls and phone sessions allow for face-to-face connection without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible options for check-ins and ongoing support. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, work commitments, or circumstances that make in-person visits difficult.