- Focus on sleep
- Practical strategies
- Client centred
About Simone
Simone Domingues is an ACA counsellor with 25 years' experience. She works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, sleep problems, anxiety or changes in life. She aims to make sessions clear and practical so people can use what they learn between meetings.
Her style is person-focused and straightforward. Simone blends client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. Sessions often include simple exercises to shift patterns of thinking and to build small daily habits that support better sleep and calmer days.
Simone trained and practised in Brazil before continuing her work in Australia. That background gives her a cross-cultural perspective and an ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. She explains ideas in plain language and checks in about what helps and what doesn’t.
People come to Simone for a wide range of concerns including grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar mood support, eating and body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress. She also works with compassion fatigue, ADHD and questions around ageing and fertility.
Her sessions are delivered online according to the practice model she uses. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session. Simone’s approach emphasises collaborative goal-setting, paced progress, and practical strategies you can use at home.
How Simone uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice hard thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps when worries or sleep-related anxiety make life feel narrow. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and often includes practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns that affect mood and sleep.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Simone will discuss your goals and preferences, then suggest techniques to try. Together you will decide what feels useful and adjust the plan as you go, keeping the work practical and paced to your needs.
Online sessions can fit into busy lives and reduce travel time, making it easier to keep regular appointments and practise new habits between sessions. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how Simone is running consultations. The emphasis is on making therapy workable for everyday routines rather than promising a particular format.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What sort of issues does Simone help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, grief and low self-esteem, plus relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Other areas include parenting strain, eating and body image, chronic illness and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and practical. She listens first, then uses cognitive and mindfulness-based techniques to build workable routines and coping tools.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Simone has 25 years of clinical experience working in Brazil and Australia. That range gives her experience with diverse life circumstances and cultural backgrounds.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia and works in line with the Australian Counselling Association's ethical guidelines.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Simone?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.