Anne Berbece

PACFA

Australia

Change-focused counsellor using Motivational Interviewing

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At a glance

Credentials

PACFA

Registration

PACFA, Australia / 30957

Experience

8 years

Languages

English

Location

Australia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Collaborative goal setting
   • Trauma-informed care
   • Practical tools

   About Anne

   Anne Berbece is a PACFA counsellor who focuses on Motivational Interviewing alongside other practical approaches. She aims to build trust and respect in the room and helps people take the next steps when change feels hard. Anne writes short, clear plans and listens closely so clients feel heard and understood.

   Anne trained at master’s level and has eight years of professional experience in mental health counselling. Her work developed within a trauma-informed framework, which guides how she thinks about stress, anxiety, addiction and recovery. She uses that experience to help people piece together what’s happening for them and make concrete plans.

   Her practice blends several approaches to suit different needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address mood, anxiety and unhelpful thinking. Attachment-based ideas and client-centred conversation help when relationships, abandonment or connection issues are part of the problem.

   People come to Anne for many concerns, including depression, grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and compassion fatigue. She also works with issues such as impulsivity, body image, guilt and shame, and life transitions like separation or career change.

   Anne explains options clearly and works collaboratively on goals. Her sessions aim to be practical and realistic, with tools people can try between meetings. If you are thinking about starting, Anne asks for a short matching questionnaire and a booking to begin the process.

2. How therapeutic approaches guide online work

   Anne draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons to change and weigh options in their own words; this approach suits issues like addiction, ambivalence about change and motivation for new habits. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and focus on values-based action, which can assist with anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy informs how she looks at relationship patterns and feelings of abandonment or isolation, helping people understand connection and trust.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anne will talk with clients about what matters to them and which methods feel useful. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made together and can shift as goals change.
   
   The original biography does not specify online session types, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue progress between face-to-face meetings. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt these approaches to suit individual goals and practical needs.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   LGBTGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   8+ years

   Listed in

   Australia

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does Anne help with?

   She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and grief, plus related concerns such as self-esteem, sleeping and eating difficulties.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Anne works collaboratively and uses Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centred conversation to help people find motivation for change.

   What background does Anne have?

   She trained at master’s level and has eight years of professional mental health counselling experience, working within a trauma-informed practice.

   What credential does she hold and where is she based?

   Anne holds PACFA and practises in Australia.

   Can people who speak other languages work with her?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Do you need to know the session formats she offers?

   The original profile does not list formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How are sessions charged?

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

   What should I do to begin working with her?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist 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

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