- Client-centred approach
- Research-informed practice
- Supports eating issues
About Guillaume
Guillaume Walters-du Plooy is an AHPRA-registered counsellor with more than 15 years of experience in mental health. He helps people facing trauma, mood problems, addictive behaviours and eating-related concerns. Guillaume writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.
He has worked across hospitals, outpatient clinics and community services. That background means he has experience with a wide range of life challenges and care settings. His PhD research focused on complex and treatment-resistant eating disorders, which informs his work with people dealing with persistent eating concerns.
Guillaume uses approaches that rest on solid research while keeping the focus on each person's needs. He draws from Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential Therapy to match the right tools to the situation. Sessions are collaborative - he helps people set goals and choose practical steps they can try between meetings.
People come to him for help with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression and broader coaching goals. He also supports issues such as body image, codependency, communication problems, fatherhood matters and guilt and shame. Guillaume aims to create a supportive, non-judgemental place to talk through difficult thoughts and feelings.
He works in English and Afrikaans and practises in Australia. If you are thinking about starting, he encourages an initial conversation to see if his way of working fits your needs.
How these approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist follows. Online work with this approach centres on listening, reflecting and helping people clarify what matters to them.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. In an online setting CBT often includes short tasks between sessions and straightforward tools that people can apply in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Guillaume will talk with clients about their goals, preferences and what feels useful, then adapt methods together. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that suits each person.
Please confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list explicit online or in-person options. Ask about durations, frequency and any practical arrangements so sessions can fit into your routine. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments, reduce travel and allow more consistent check-ins during busy weeks, but the exact benefits depend on the session format you agree on with the therapist.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Guillaume commonly help with?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, eating problems and depression, plus coaching for life changes and coping strategies.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a collaborative, client-centred style and combines practical techniques with attentive listening to help people reach their goals.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 15 years of experience in hospital, outpatient and community settings and a PhD focused on complex eating disorders.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is listed with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and timing, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.