Doreen Patenall , PACFA

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build actions that align with those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful behavior changes, useful for anxiety, stress, and life-direction concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence present patterns in bonds, trust, and communication. It can be helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and healing from relational trauma. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the therapeutic process, offering empathic listening and support so clients feel understood and can access their own strengths and solutions; this approach supports issues like low self-worth, grief, and navigating major life changes.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work. Doreen Patenall will discuss options with each person, adapting methods to suit individual needs, goals, and preferences so therapy feels relevant and manageable. This collaborative process helps identify whether a skills-based method, a relational focus, or a person-led approach is most helpful.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility to fit appointments around work, family, or mobility needs and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver the same structured techniques and compassionate support online as in-person, allowing clients to work toward their goals from wherever they are located in Australia.