L'hibou Hornung, ACA

L'hibou Hornung is an ACA counsellor with nine years of professional experience in Australia. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people who have experienced trauma and abuse and those dealing with family conflicts. L'hibou brings a calm, respectful approach to sessions and adapts conversations to each person. She works with practical steps and honest listening. She values sensitivity and compassion while people talk through difficult moments. Her work often addresses more specific concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, body image and caregiver stress. She also helps people managing chronic pain, illness and disability, and those facing divorce, separation and control issues. Guilt, shame and isolation are also part of her practice. Therapy may draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, client-centred approaches and mindfulness. These approaches are used to help people notice their patterns, try new skills and build clearer values and goals. L'hibou also practises equine assisted psychotherapy and sees value in working with animals and nature when appropriate. She offers a tailored plan for each person and works collaboratively on goals. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to offer steady support through that process.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and living with chronic health challenges. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and testing small changes to shift feelings and daily routines. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and manage stress. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide what feels most useful based on goals, preferences and how practical each method is for them. That collaborative decision is reviewed over time as needs change. Please confirm session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, medical appointments or caregiving responsibilities. They also let people use shorter check-ins or avoid travel when managing pain or fatigue. If in-person options are of interest, discuss them when arranging sessions so the therapist can explain what is available.