Andrea Daniel

ACA

Australia

Practical, collaborative counselling for change

Continue with Andrea

At a glance

Credentials

ACA

Registration

ACA, Australia / 22437

Experience

3 years

Languages

English

Location

Australia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Calm and down-to-earth
   • Practical strategies
   • Trauma-aware approach

   About Andrea

   Andrea Daniel is an ACA counsellor who helps people slow down and make sense of what they are feeling. She works collaboratively, listening first to understand what lies beneath the immediate problem. Her style aims to be calm and practical so people can take small steps forward.

   Sessions are described as down-to-earth and tailored to each person. Some clients look for clear coping strategies. Others need time to process painful memories or strong emotions. Andrea blends those needs rather than insisting on one single method.

   She uses a mix of approaches to build insight and change unhelpful patterns. These include client-centred work that focuses on the person’s experience, cognitive behavioural ideas for adjusting thoughts and behaviours, and Motivational Interviewing to spark internal motivation for change. Andrea also draws on somatic-informed ways of working when the body holds stress or trauma.

   The focus areas listed include anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, depression, self esteem and addictions. Andrea also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, control issues and alcohol or other drug use. She talks through guilt, shame, isolation and relationship difficulties in a practical way.

   Her aim is to create a space where people feel understood and able to make manageable changes. Sessions are paced to suit each person’s needs, whether that means skill building, reflective work or a combination of both.

2. Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

   Andrea uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build motivation in a step-by-step way. This approach suits people working on habits, addictions or wanting clearer direction for change.
   
   She also works from a client-centred stance, focusing on a warm, non-judgemental space where the person’s experience guides the session. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used alongside this to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small practical experiments that can change behaviour and mood.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then shape sessions to fit those needs. That means trying different ways of working and checking in to see what helps most.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use approaches such as CBT homework, motivational conversations and reflective listening in a way that fits into everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   3+ years

   Listed in

   Australia

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns can Andrea help with?

   Andrea works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma and abuse, along with related concerns such as self esteem, panic attacks and mood disorders.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that blends practical strategies and time to process feelings depending on what the person needs.

   What experience does she have?

   Andrea has three years of clinical experience supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   Andrea is listed with the ACA and practises in Australia.

   Which languages are available and can international clients join?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are offered?

   The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How are fees handled?

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

   How do I start working with her?

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

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

Back to all therapists