Ursula Adams, AASW

Ursula Adams is a qualified social worker based on the Gold Coast with more than 13 years of professional experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate difficult life moments. As a member of the AASW - the Australian Association of Social Workers - she combines clinical training with practical experience to support people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns.

She brings additional skills in solution-focused and narrative therapy alongside trauma-informed practice, working in a collaborative, client-centered manner. Ursula creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored, and she helps clients identify strengths, clarify priorities, and set realistic steps toward meaningful change.

Ursula has worked with the LGBTQI community and offers support around parenting, self-esteem, intimacy issues, attachment concerns, and coping with life transitions. Her approach is compassionate and goal-oriented, aimed at helping people feel more grounded and empowered. Reaching out for support is a brave step, and Ursula is available to walk alongside clients as they work toward a more hopeful, balanced future.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Ursula draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and emotions without becoming overwhelmed, and to clarify personal values so they can take meaningful action even when things feel hard. This approach is often useful for stress, anxiety, and low mood.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. It can be particularly helpful for attachment issues, intimacy concerns, and family or relationship difficulties.

Ursula also works in a client-centered way, emphasizing collaboration, empathy, and the individual’s own goals. She partners with each person to identify which methods fit best, tailoring sessions to suit their needs and preferences.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together - Ursula will listen, discuss options, and help determine the best fit based on goals and what feels most supportive. Online therapy offers practical flexibility, allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to continue consistent care when life is busy or in transition.