Deanna Gwynne , PACFA

Deanna Gwynne is a PACFA-registered practitioner based in Australia with three years of direct, one-on-one counselling experience. She brings focused experience supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, as well as parenting and caregiving concerns, relationship difficulties, and the transitions that come with significant life changes. Deanna also supports clients who struggle with concentration, memory, and focus, and she has a particular interest in working with veterans, people living in remote and rural communities, and women who receive late diagnoses or identification as neurodivergent such as ASD or ADHD.

Deanna’s approach emphasizes respect for each person’s lived experience and strengths. She views clients as experts in their own stories and aims to build on existing resources to help them manage current challenges and pursue more fulfilling outcomes. Seeking change can take courage, and Deanna frames her role as a supportive and empowering partner in that process, helping clients explore practical strategies and new perspectives at a pace that suits them.

Deanna’s PACFA affiliation indicates membership in the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Her practice draws on established therapeutic methods to tailor care to each client’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Deanna

Deanna draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, non-directive space where people’s experiences and choices guide the work. This approach focuses on empathy and listening to help clients build confidence and clarity about their goals.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT offers practical tools that can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and difficulties with focus or mood.

Mindfulness Therapy is another element of her practice, teaching simple attention and grounding techniques that support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity in day-to-day life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Deanna works collaboratively with clients to choose methods that match their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Deanna is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people in different locations or with busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, family, or caregiving responsibilities while maintaining continuity of care and access to licensed professionals.