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- ACT and CBT
- Client-centred work
- Gottman principles
About Darryl
AASW social worker with 24 years' experience, Darryl Nettleton works in Australia with people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and grief. He also helps people who are dealing with depression and related challenges. Darryl uses practical talking and problem-focused methods to support change.
Darryl describes his approach as person-centred and practical. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Sessions focus on what a person wants to do differently and simple ways to get there.
He also uses Client-Centred Therapy ideas to keep sessions grounded in the person’s own views and goals. Where relationship patterns matter, elements of the Gottman Method inform conversations about communication and trust. The work tends to be direct and skills-oriented, not long lectures or abstract theory.
Darryl has worked across mental health settings for two decades. That background means he is familiar with complex and overlapping problems, such as co-morbidity and family-of-origin issues. He applies straightforward strategies that people can practise between sessions.
Practical topics Darryl often covers include managing cravings and relapse prevention for drug and alcohol issues, handling grief and end-of-life concerns, dealing with guilt and shame, and adjusting to changes in fatherhood and ageing. He expects clients to be active participants in the work.
People who choose him should expect clear discussion of goals, regular review of progress and an emphasis on learning skills that make daily life easier. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on values-based action so someone can do more of what matters despite difficult emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It teaches clear skills for managing anxiety, depression and unhelpful thinking patterns that affect daily life.
Darryl treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, try approaches that fit the person’s needs, and adjust methods based on what is helpful. Clients and the therapist decide together which strategies to keep or change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also means practical skill practice can happen between sessions while still reviewing what worked in the next meeting.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Additional focus areas include ageing, attachment issues, blended family matters, fatherhood concerns and relationship communication problems.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and elements of the Gottman Method. These methods guide sessions and the skills taught between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional experience working in mental health. That experience includes work with complex and overlapping problems such as co-morbidity and family-of-origin issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an AASW social worker practising in Australia. The profile does not list a street address or clinic details.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s chosen arrangement.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That questionnaire helps match needs and preferences.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.