- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Self-esteem work
About Simone
Simone Fernandes Rezzadori Bortolato is an ACA counsellor with 15 years' experience in psychology and counselling. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. Simone has practised in Australia and Brazil and brings that cross-cultural perspective into her sessions.
Simone uses an integrative, person-centred style that combines evidence-based methods with attention to cultural background and personal values. She draws on cognitive approaches and functional-analytic ideas alongside counselling conversations. In practice this means she helps people notice unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and try different ways of responding.
Her work often focuses on communication and connection issues, including attachment, codependency and impulse control. She also supports people facing fertility concerns, immigration-related stress, feelings of isolation, and questions about life purpose. Simone will talk through practical steps for coping, emotional regulation and rebuilding confidence.
Sessions are conversational and aim to be straightforward. Simone pays attention to how culture, family and community shape feelings and choices. She encourages clear goals and checks progress so adjustments can be made if something is not working.
People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Simone blends cognitive approaches and functional-analytic ideas with person-centred counselling. Cognitive approaches help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that feed anxiety and low mood. Functional-analytic techniques focus on patterns in relationships and behaviour, showing how small shifts in interaction can change feelings and outcomes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Simone will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt methods as progress is reviewed. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions focused on practical improvements and clearer communication.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into study or work routines and making it easier to keep appointments from different locations. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. The emphasis is on finding a rhythm that fits daily life, whether that means shorter check-ins, regular weekly sessions or adjustments to meet changing needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What young adult concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes that commonly affect people in early adulthood.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses an integrative, person-centred approach with evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps, noticing patterns and testing different responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience in psychology and counselling across Australia and Brazil.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary depending on location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule the first session.
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