Simone Domingues, ACA

Simone Domingues is a psychotherapist and counsellor based in Australia with 25 years of clinical experience spanning work in both Brazil and Australia. She holds an Honour Degree in Psychology, an undergraduate qualification with honours, and maintains membership in the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Her background includes comprehensive training in Gestalt Therapy and certifications in a range of evidence-based approaches.

Simone practices with a client-centered, holistic orientation, adapting therapeutic methods to the needs of each person she sees. She draws on approaches such as Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness to address issues like anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep disturbance, self-esteem, and a variety of life transitions. Her work also encompasses areas such as caregiving stress, chronic health challenges, body image, parenting, and intimacy-related difficulties.

Throughout her career Simone has worked extensively with adults from diverse backgrounds, offering online counselling through telehealth to increase accessibility and comfort. Her sessions are delivered under professional supervision and follow the ethical guidelines of the Australian Counselling Association. Simone aims to create an empathetic, supportive space where people can explore their experiences, build coping strategies, and work toward personal growth.

Therapeutic approaches available for online sessions

Simone draws on a selection of evidence-based approaches to support people online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility, which can be useful for coping with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist supports the client's own capacity for insight and growth - this approach can help with self-esteem, relationship issues, and personal exploration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT works by identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to change them, often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and mood regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Simone works collaboratively with each person to explore their needs, goals, and preferences and will tailor or combine approaches to find the best fit. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical for the individual.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, and different communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, continue work during life changes, and access licensed professionals from the comfort of one’s own setting.