Simone Domingues, ACA

Simone Domingues is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor who aims to help people coping with major life stressors and health challenges. She speaks English and Portuguese and brings 25 years of practice across Brazil and Australia. Simone’s style is calm and practical, suited to someone who wants clear steps and steady support.

Simone uses a client-centred way of working that focuses on what matters to each person. Sessions are shaped around the client's goals and everyday life. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness to help with mood, sleep and worry.

Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, grief and self-esteem. Simone also supports people dealing with chronic illness, chronic pain and caregiving strain. Other areas she helps with include eating and body-image issues, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting concerns and managing big life changes.

Simone trained in psychology and has a long history of clinical practice and supervision under Australian Counselling Association guidelines. She offers telehealth counselling that aims to fit into a client's routine and reduce the need for travel. People seeking therapy can expect straightforward conversation, practical strategies and an emphasis on personal values.

To begin, clients follow the platform's Start Therapy process and schedule sessions according to Simone’s availability. Her approach suits people who want a compassionate counsellor who combines practical tools with reflective listening.

How Simone uses ACT, CBT and Client-Centred ideas online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters most and take small actions that align with those values, which can help when managing long-term health challenges or ongoing stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to ease anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. Client-centred therapy offers a gentle, non-judgemental space where the counsellor listens closely and follows the client's priorities.

Finding the right approach is a shared task. Simone will work with each person to see which methods fit their situation, goals and preferences. That may mean combining ACT, CBT and client-centred listening, or focusing on one approach for a time. The process is collaborative and reviewed as things change.

Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for appointments across different routines. Because the biography notes telehealth sessions, confirm the exact session options and scheduling details before booking. This helps ensure session length and timing suit a client's day and needs rather than assuming a particular format.