Simone Domingues, ACA - Therapist in Australia

Client-centred focus
Practical strategies
English Portuguese

About Simone

Simone Domingues offers calm, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or big life changes. She works in a warm, non-judgemental way and helps clients find practical steps to manage sleeping problems, low self‑esteem, relationship strain and mood difficulties. Simone’s style aims to make sessions simple and useful, so parents and busy people can take small steps between meetings.

Simone has worked in Brazil and Australia for 25 years. She holds an Honour Degree in Psychology and lists a range of therapy approaches she draws on in sessions. Simone follows the Australian Counselling Association ethical guidelines and works under supervision as part of her practice.

Her practice draws on Client‑Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people understand patterns and try different responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness techniques to support values-based change and reduce unhelpful worry. These methods are used in clear, practical ways rather than as abstract theory.

Sessions are adapted to each person’s needs and focus on building skills for everyday life. Simone often helps people with eating and body image concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, impulsivity and feelings of isolation. She also supports those facing medical issues, chronic pain and fertility or fatherhood challenges.

Simone speaks English and Portuguese. She works with adults and encourages people to start with a short questionnaire and a scheduling step to see if her approach fits their needs.

How Simone’s approaches work for online counselling

Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience before suggesting changes, which helps people feel heard and more able to try new ways of coping. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match personal values; it is often useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behavioural shifts to reduce symptoms like worry or sleep disruption.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Simone will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that suit those aims. This is a collaborative process and changes over time depending on what helps most.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time, which can make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can also permit shorter check‑ins when needed, or a conversation without being on camera if that feels easier. Specific session formats and how they are scheduled should be confirmed before booking so clients know what to expect.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety GriefSleeping disordersSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Body imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Communication problems Control issuesEating and food-related issuesFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English, Portuguese

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Simone help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and sleep problems, as well as relationship and intimacy issues and parenting strain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centred and practical, combining gentle listening with clear strategies from CBT and mindfulness to manage day-to-day problems.

How much experience does she have?

Simone has 25 years of clinical experience working in both Brazil and Australia.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an Honour Degree in Psychology and is a member of the Australian Counselling Association; her practice is based in Australia.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.

Can I do sessions from outside Australia?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Simone?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.