La Rue De Vries
AASW
Australia
Collaborative counsellor focusing on motivation and change
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- Credentials
- AASW
- Registration
- AASW, Australia / AASW 471370
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Australia
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.
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- Motivational focus
- Values centred
- Practical steps
About La
La Rue De Vries is an AASW counsellor with seven years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and non-judgemental for anyone reaching out.
She creates an open space where clients can speak about their thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical ways to notice what matters, build motivation for change, and try new choices. La Rue emphasises collaboration and gentle encouragement rather than quick fixes.
Her approach draws on Motivational Interviewing alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. That combination helps people explore their values, practise new responses, and attend to important relationships in their lives.
La Rue also uses client-centred and cognitive behavioural ideas to help with problem-solving and managing distressing thoughts. Sessions are adapted to each person’s pace and what feels most useful in real life.
She understands that reaching out can feel scary. La Rue works to make each conversation clear and down-to-earth, helping people find small, sustainable steps toward feeling better.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
La Rue draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people explore ambivalence and build inner reasons to change, using open questions and reflective listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and practise small actions that match those values, helping with anxiety, low mood and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy supports understanding relationship patterns and how they affect emotions and behaviour, which can be useful for people wanting to improve connection or manage relational stress.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. La Rue works together with each person to choose which methods suit their goals, pace and preferences. She will check in and adapt the plan as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant to everyday life.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time and offer a quieter setting when that helps concentration. It can also allow shorter check-ins on days when a brief conversation is most useful. Please confirm which session types are offered for this counsellor before scheduling. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness impacts and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapy style offered?
The style is collaborative and client-centred, with a focus on building motivation, exploring values and practising manageable changes in everyday life.
What is La Rue's professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people facing emotional and relational challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
La Rue is an AASW counsellor based in Australia.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with La Rue?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.
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