- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Xin
Xin "Gloria" Guo is an AASW accredited social worker with six years' experience in Australia. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and loss, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and the pressures of life change. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Gloria's background includes many forms of trauma work and grief support. Her biography notes work with childhood trauma, sexual assault, attachment difficulties, and both acute and chronic trauma. She also lists experience with people facing addiction, career strain, sleep and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Her practice draws from several evidence-based approaches. Gloria uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Client-Centred Therapy and Existential Therapy in different ways depending on what the person needs. She also has training in trauma-focused tools such as EMDR and somatic methods, and teaches trauma-informed yoga and meditation.
In sessions she works in a person-centred, strength-based way. That means she listens for what matters to the person and then helps build practical skills for managing difficult feelings and everyday demands. Conversations often include coping strategies, values-based goal setting, and techniques to reduce overwhelm.
People looking for support after big life transitions, loss, or experiences of abuse can expect a steady, practical approach. Gloria helps people sort through immediate problems and create small, manageable plans for change.
How Gloria uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with those values while also learning to notice difficult thoughts without letting them dictate behaviour. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck during life transitions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking patterns and build more helpful habits for sleep, mood and everyday functioning.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance and strengthening interpersonal communication. It is often used when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationship skills need bolstering.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Gloria will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps. The choice of technique is revisited as progress is made so clients feel involved in planning their work.
If you want to use online sessions, please confirm the specific session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit counselling around study, work or caregiving responsibilities, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time so people can attend more consistently. These practical benefits are often why people choose remote appointments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Gloria help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
How would she approach my anxiety or stress?
She commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred methods to build coping skills, manage difficult thoughts, and set values-based goals.
What experience does she have?
Gloria has six years' experience working with individuals affected by grief, acute and chronic trauma, childhood trauma and attachment difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an AASW accredited social worker based in Australia.
Can I see her if I don’t speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Gloria?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.