Dr. Gaye Cameron , AASW

Dr. Gaye Cameron is an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) and psychotherapist with more than 11 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex life challenges. She brings a long-term academic foundation to her practice, holding postgraduate qualifications including a PhD, with training across psychology, social work, psychotherapy and dementia care. This combination of academic study and clinical work informs a careful, evidence-aware approach to assessment and treatment.

Her clinical focus includes a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and matters affecting LGBT clients. She also works with issues that often accompany these presentations, including attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, communication problems, body image, and coping with loss or separation.

Dr. Cameron integrates multiple therapeutic modalities to tailor care to each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour, while Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supports emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and narrative-informed approaches help restore connection and reframe personal narratives, and trauma-informed principles guide work with survivors of childhood trauma and victimisation. Her practice is client-centred, emphasising collaboration, empathy and the development of practical strategies to build resilience and self-compassion.

As a practitioner accredited through the AASW - the Australian Association of Social Workers - and with doctoral-level training, Dr. Cameron combines professional accreditation and research-informed knowledge to inform her therapeutic work.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Dr. Gaye Cameron draws on therapies that are well suited to online delivery and to a range of difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behaviour that contribute to distress and developing practical skills to change them - it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships and increasing tolerance for distress, which can be helpful for people struggling with emotional regulation. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on strengthening emotional bonds and improving communication in relationships, supporting couples and individuals seeking deeper connection.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Cameron works with each person to assess needs, preferences and goals, and then adapts therapeutic methods to fit the individual. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made, with the therapist and client making decisions together.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow people to access consistent care from their own surroundings, fit sessions around work and family life, and maintain progress even when in-person appointments are difficult. For many clients this range of formats makes it easier to engage with therapy and to continue work between sessions.