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- ACT and CBT
- Client-centred work
- English and Spanish
About Susana
ACA counsellor Susana Alarcon Jimenez has six years' experience working with adults in Australia. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem and depression. Susana works in English and Spanish and uses several evidence-informed approaches to support people through difficult life events.
Susana describes her work as respectful and open. She aims to help people feel at ease and supported while they talk through problems. Sessions use straightforward conversation and practical strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when these fit the person's goals.
She also draws on client-centred and narrative ideas to listen to a person’s story and help them find manageable steps forward. Mindfulness techniques are used to build awareness and reduce reactivity in stressful moments. Susana combines these methods depending on what the person finds helpful.
Her background includes handling a range of concerns such as grief, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and issues connected to migration. She has experience with blended family issues, communication problems, caregiver stress and first responder issues among other focus areas.
Susana maintains ongoing professional development and reflective practice. She aims to offer culturally sensitive care and works from values of equality and inclusion. To start, she asks people to choose an online therapy option and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
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How ACT, CBT and client-centred work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps toward them while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and tests practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety and depression. Client-centred therapy emphasises listening and the client's own pace, helping people clarify what matters to them and decide on next steps.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques in session, and adjust methods based on the person's goals and responses. Finding the right mix can take a few sessions and is part of the therapeutic process.
The original biography did not specify which online session formats are offered. Before booking, confirm the available session formats and any scheduling details. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and appropriately qualified counsellors can adapt ACT, CBT and client-centred techniques to remote sessions to focus on practical skills, thought work and values-based action.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include family and parenting issues plus relationship and separation concerns.
What methods does she use in sessions?
Sessions draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, client-centred and narrative approaches, and mindfulness techniques. She mixes these depending on the issue and the person's preferences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years' experience working with adults in the community. Her work includes grief, life transitions and relationship difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an ACA counsellor and practises in Australia. The ACA credential is shown exactly as provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the service details for exact pricing in your area.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the match and booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.