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Andrea Daniel, ACA

Grounded counselling with a somatic focus

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About Andrea

Andrea Daniel is an ACA counsellor who works alongside people to understand what lies beneath their symptoms. She aims to make therapy feel manageable and down-to-earth. Sessions are paced to each person, so worries feel easier to talk about.

Andrea offers a calm space to slow down and name what’s happening. She listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps people build clearer ways to respond. Some clients learn practical strategies to reduce anxiety and stress.

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Background and approach

Others use sessions to process upsetting events and feel steadier. Her practice draws on somatic approaches alongside client-centred and cognitive behavioural methods. That means attention is paid to both body sensations and thoughts when working through trauma, mood changes or addictive patterns.

The work often focuses on emotional regulation and replacing unhelpful coping with more effective responses. Andrea also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when people want to change behaviours like problematic alcohol or drug use. She supports people to set realistic goals and take small steps that fit their life.

Communication and attachment difficulties are addressed with practical, grounded strategies. Clients who come with panic, low self-esteem, grief, or feeling stuck receive gentle, structured support. The aim is clearer understanding and skills that transfer into daily life.

Andrea tailors each session to what feels most useful for the person in front of her.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Andrea draws on somatic therapy, client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy to help people online. Somatic therapy pays attention to body sensations and helps people notice physical responses to stress or trauma, which can be useful for panic, trauma and overwhelm. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and creating space to make sense of feelings, which helps when someone needs to process grief or low mood. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and practical strategies to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful behaviour.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. That means approaches can be blended and adjusted as trust and clarity grow, and the plan is reviewed with the client along the way.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions and live chat give alternatives when video isn't possible. Text-based messaging supports brief check-ins and ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity while they work towards change.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Andrea commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and mood concerns. Andrea also helps with trauma, addictions and problems like low self-esteem and panic.
What is Andrea's therapeutic style like?
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. She combines body-focused work with client-centred listening and practical strategies.
How much experience does Andrea have?
Andrea has three years of counselling experience working with the concerns listed on her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as ACA, which refers to the Australian Counselling Association, and her practice is based in Australia.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Andrea?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.